Chapter 5, Change

He has a strong fondness for Qin Feng and Liu Yunjiao, but he cannot discern the fate of this child. Moreover, the overwhelming hostility emanating from Qin Feng, coupled with signs of a short life and premature death, makes him instinctively reluctant to become too deeply involved with him

Liu Zimo stared at Qin Feng for a long time, shook his head and said: "I cannot make the decision. You take the money, and tomorrow you can discuss it with your grandfather yourself."

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Does what my brother says count? Qin Jia covered her face, leaving a small gap between her fingers.

Although his name is elegant, Liu Zimo is fond of martial arts and disdainful of literature. His skills surpass even those of Qin Feng, which is also the reason why Old Master Liu has always kept him by his side, intending to pass on his legacy to him

Just now, when he brought his younger sister to the school for enrollment, Qin Jia, who had already completed the fourth and fifth grade elementary school curriculum, surprisingly pretended to be foolish in front of the teacher and did not even pass the simplest entrance examination.

Are you staying and living at your home

Qin Feng's relationship with the children around him is not very good; he does not want to expose his sister to the disdain of others, so he is also unwilling to live in the Liu family.

Looking at Qin Feng, the old man’s eyes were filled with admiration, and he then said: "The master leads you to the door, but the cultivation is up to the individual. Here, you can only observe, but you cannot ask. Can you do that?"

"Alright, don't you forget it." Upon hearing Qin Feng's words, Liu Zimo immediately broke into a smile. If it weren't for Qin Feng's urgency to return home to take care of his sister, he would have probably dragged him off to catch crickets right then and there

Grandpa Liu, yes, this one hundred yuan is my tuition!

Qin Feng nodded in agreement and ran out of the room with great excitement. The knowledge shared by the old master today felt like it had opened a door or window for him, allowing him to touch and glimpse a world he had never seen before.

Little one, do you really want to learn the knowledge of antique appreciation

Qin Jia, if you continue to be disobedient, your brother will no longer want you

This unspoken requirement indicates that Old Master Liu has also taken an interest. If Qin Feng can evade this calamity, he will take him under his wing; if he cannot escape, then all will be lost.

"Don't cry, I'll take you to Brother Zimo's house to play, you must behave." Qin Feng smiled wryly, knowing that his sister was just pretending, yet he couldn't bring himself to discipline the only family member he had in this world

As the saying goes, "A dog that bites does not bark." The big yellow dog, raised by the Qin siblings since childhood, although just a local mutt, is exceptionally fierce. Even the large guard dog at the martial arts school in town tucks its tail and avoids it.

Qin Feng, I must say you are quite stubborn. Not to mention that you currently lack the means to give me such an expensive gift, even if you did have the ability, I would not feel at ease accepting it. Please do not be so obstinate; you must accept this money.

The matter of the snuff bottle greatly inspired Qin Feng. He decided to postpone the registration of his household account and use that money as capital, transforming his work from collecting scraps to recycling valuable items. Even if he could only acquire one valuable item a month, it would still be far more promising than merely collecting scraps.

Qin Feng fell silent upon hearing this. After a long while, he shook his head and said, "Zimo, even if this item is very valuable, it is a gift I am giving you. I cannot accept this money..."

Old Master Liu has spoken, and with Liu Zimo's backing, those few young men who were not fond of Qin Feng did not cause any trouble. After having lunch with his sister, Qin Feng was called into the back hall by Old Master Liu.

After bidding farewell to Liu Zimo, Qin Feng traversed a patch of chaotic graves before finally returning to his "home" located by the railway. The large yellow dog, which had originally been lying outside the door, silently wagged its tail at Qin Feng.

Gently stroking the fur on the big yellow neck, Qin Feng softly pushed open the door. The candle on the table was nearly burnt out, and the slender flame seemed as if it could extinguish at any moment

As for learning how to distinguish antiques, Qin Feng harbored a bit of caution, for the fact that such a broken glass bottle could be worth so much money truly astonished him. He did not want to miss out on any treasures in the future simply because of his lack of knowledge.

Watching his younger sister cry in sobs, Qin Feng felt as if his heart was being tightly gripped by a pair of large hands. The saying "an elder brother is like a father" could not be more fitting for him; every time the little girl cried like this, Qin Feng would always relent.

You really are a weirdo, why are you learning those things

Grandpa Liu, I understand

A few days ago, a person who had gone mad during the turmoil inexplicably stumbled in here. If it hadn't been for Qin Feng returning early to stop Da Huang, that person's throat would likely have been bitten off by Da Huang.

Old Master Liu waved his hand. He has a substantial business on the island, managed by his third son. Although he cannot be considered a tycoon, he is certainly a wealthy individual and does not care at all about this small amount of money

"What you said is also true. Alright, I will accept this money, but I only want half of it. Please help me return the other half to Grandpa Liu."

Upon hearing Qin Feng's words, the little girl pouted and immediately began to cry, "Jia Jia does not want to go to school, Jia Jia wants to be with brother, forever together with brother"

During his time on the island, Liu Yunjiao served as a martial arts instructor at the Presidential Office, where he frequently came into contact with precious antiques, gaining insights that are beyond the reach of ordinary individuals

As for the money, forget it; giving you two hundred yuan is already a bit insufficient, so there's no need to give it to me.

However, Qin Feng still felt a twinge of anger in his heart, because after receiving the money from Liu Zimo yesterday, he had already planned to register his and his sister's household in the town, which would only require eighty yuan.

Qin Feng thought for a moment, then took out half of the money and handed it to Liu Zimo, saying: "It is no problem to have dinner at your home, but my sister and I will not stay there. Additionally, I want Grandpa Liu to teach me how to distinguish antiques; this money will be considered as tuition."

Qin Feng nodded and said, "Yes, Grandpa Liu, you can rest assured that Qin Feng will definitely not cause you any trouble."

He kept the thin blanket that his sister had kicked off, and Qin Feng fell asleep in his clothes. Since the incident that occurred at home five years ago, he had never slept without his clothes again

In 1992, there were not many collectors of antiques in the mainland, let alone in this remote small town. Liu Yunqiao usually found it difficult to find someone to communicate with, and he was feeling quite bored. However, once the conversation started, he could hardly stop talking.

The old gentleman's discourse, rich in references and quotations, left Qin Feng wide-eyed with astonishment; he never imagined that such a small, broken glass bottle could hold so much significance

Shaking his head, Qin Feng took his sister's hand and walked towards the Liu family.

"Jia Jia is the most obedient." Upon hearing her brother's words, Qin Jia lowered her hands that were covering her face, her eyes sparkling like crescent moons, revealing a hint of mischief that made Qin Feng unable to entertain any thoughts of punishment or reprimand.

During the period of his growth, Qin Feng's diet improved significantly. In less than six months, at just thirteen years of age, he experienced a remarkable growth spurt, reaching nearly 1.7 meters in height, and developed noticeable muscle definition on his body.

This lecture lasts for two to three hours, during which Liu Yun is left dry-mouthed and tongue-tied. However, Qin Feng is also a good listener, occasionally offering a few compliments, which brings great comfort to the old gentleman

Having checked the time, it was almost the children's practice session. The old man stopped speaking, but just as Qin Feng was about to step out of the door, he called him back and cautioned, "During this period, do not wander around aimlessly, and especially do not engage in any fights or show off your strength. If I find out that you have been involved in such behavior, you will not be welcome here again"

Bad brother, you no longer want Jiayi, no one cares for Jiayi anymore

Alright, today I will tell you about this snuff bottle, which is truly a fine item. In the past, I also had one made in the palace, but I have long forgotten where I threw it away

In the past, the two individuals who roamed among the garbage heaps have transformed into street wanderers, collecting scraps such as toothpaste tubes and waste paper from households during the day, while at night, they train their bodies and practice martial arts at the Liu family home

Qin Feng nodded seriously and placed ten ten-yuan bills in front of Old Master Liu. He was a very perceptive person and could vaguely sense the old master's thoughts.

Forget it, if you don't want to go, then don't. Once I have learned about antiques and made some money, no one will dare to look down on us again

Standing at the entrance of the Railway Primary School, Qin Feng frowned. Although he and his sister were still wearing old clothes today, they were very tidy. Even those who saw them often might not recognize that this was the Qin siblings at first glance

Qin Feng nodded slightly, glanced at the sky, and said: "I should head back now. Next time, I will take you to catch crickets. A big general appeared in Old Li's pepper field, but it managed to escape."

Alright, I will talk to you about calligraphy and paintings tomorrow. Go find Zimo

Although he understood some aspects of physiognomy, Liu Yunjiao was ultimately not in that line of work. He could only discern that Qin Feng would face a calamity within a year and a half. Lacking any means to avert it, he could only offer this warning to Qin Feng.

However, the little girl's stubbornness exceeded Qin Feng's expectations

Upon hearing Qin Feng's words, Liu Zimo felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. This guy is great in many ways, but his pride is a bit too strong, almost to the point of being overly sensitive.

Having registered their household, the younger sister has re-enrolled in school, and Qin Feng also plans to learn a trade to earn money. In this way, they will no longer be looked down upon by the people in the town. However, the younger sister cannot understand the hardships he endures.

"Alright, Jiayi, don't cry. It is your brother's fault. Sigh, forget it, if you don't want to go to school, then don't go."

There is one more important point: whenever Qin Feng sees other parents scolding or doting on their children, he always feels an indescribable pain in his heart

You are quite clever, understanding that it is better to teach a person to fish than to give them a fish. As the saying goes, in chaotic times gold is valuable, while in peaceful times antiques thrive. Now that the world is at peace, the antique market is bound to flourish.

For Qin Jia, the memories this world has given her are not particularly pleasant. Aside from her brother, she has faced much ridicule and disdain. Although she does not harbor hatred towards those people, Qin Jia still finds it difficult to convince herself to study and live alongside them

I will talk to Grandpa Liu myself tomorrow

With the care of Old Master Liu, the lives of the Qin siblings have undergone significant changes