Chapter 7 Are you really a dragon or not?

Once the box of conversation was opened, it could not be closed. Lei Huanxi was concerned about Xiao Pang, but he did not dare to interrupt him

The tone is filled with a sense of desolation

What is going on here? Lei Huanxi, who knows nothing about jade, was left dumbfounded.

Lei Huanxi is increasingly doubting whether this guy is really a dragon.

Dong Shanbei picked up the call and glanced at it: "How much did you buy it for?"

He watched in disbelief as the little fatty leaped off his nose and jumped straight onto the pot of braised pork. He watched as the little fatty turned around and glanced at him with a smug expression. He watched helplessly as the large pot of braised pork diminished rapidly under the little fatty's astonishing speed

Lei Huanxi smiled

Lei Huanxi's vision has long since changed compared to the past; he can clearly see changes that ordinary people cannot perceive at all

However, Xiao Pang's affection for himself suddenly made Lei Huanxi feel no longer lonely

Upon taking another look at Xiao Pang, the situation appeared dire. Xiao Pang was lying in the water basin, already on the verge of death, lacking even the strength to lift his head.

Dong Shanbei returned the jade to Lei Huanxi, saying: "Take good care of it, do not waste it. Unless you are in urgent need of money, do not part with it. As the old saying goes, gold has a price, but jade is priceless"

However, he simply cannot move at all

Lei Huanxi took it and placed it in his pocket: "Thank you, Grandpa Dong. I will come to see you again next time"

At this moment, Dong Shanbei finally opened his palm, and the layer of jade shell was rubbed off by him, revealing a completely different piece of jade in front of Lei Huanxi

Little Fat suddenly stopped, turned around, and his small eyes fell upon the large bowl of long-cold braised pork, and then saliva began to flow from his mouth.

Where is this a dragon? Who has seen such a small, lazy, and gluttonous dragon

Cultivating ginseng is not a simple task

He rushed back home in one breath, so fast that Lei Huanxi himself was astonished

"Wait a moment," Dong Shanbei called out to him again, then took out a small wooden box from under the bed. After rummaging through it for a while, he pulled out a small paper package: "I have some ginseng seeds here, which are of no use just sitting around. You can take them. They are just ordinary ginseng seeds. I originally intended to plant them myself, but unfortunately, I am getting old and really lack the energy to do so."

I went to Yundong and bought a piece of jade, as I have an urgent need

It seems that ever since I had the little chubby one, even my luck has turned around

The piece of jade that Lei Huanxi originally purchased was green, but after the outer shell was removed, it turned out to be a piece of peach-red jade inside

A crack was struck around the jade, and Dong Shanbei set down the hammer, gently rubbing the jade in the palms of his hands. Before long, several small fragments of jade fell onto the table

Xiao Pang earned 10,000 yuan for himself, but now it is unfortunate that he has paid back both the principal and the interest.

Grandpa Dong, I have urgent matters to attend to, I will come to see you again tomorrow. Lei Huanxi was worried about Xiao Pang and did not dare to delay for even a moment

Throughout the journey, I was absent-minded, worried that the little chubby one would not be able to persist

He is a lonely old man, without children or family. Seeing Lei Huanxi, he couldn't be happier: "Huanxi, I saw you selling peaches today. Goodness, those peaches are enormous, and no one in Xiantao Village can grow them anymore. I didn't expect my old brother still had this skill."

Little Fat suddenly took a bite out of Lei Huanxi's nose

Dong Shanbei turned the piece of jade over and over, and suddenly a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Come with me to the room"

"You are quite lucky, heh heh, that seller of jade you dealt with has made a mistake this time." Dong Shanbei chuckled, "This is called a hibiscus stone, and the deeper the color, the better. A deep peach red is the most desirable, while a nearly white peach red is the least valuable. This piece of yours, while it cannot be said to be priceless, can still fetch around twenty to thirty thousand."

Upon contact, a marvelous scene unfolded

He is convinced that those peaches were grown by Grandpa Lei Huanxi; otherwise, how could a young man like Lei Huanxi possess such skills

Ah? Lei Huanxi was bewildered. He originally thought he had gained an advantage, but who would have thought he was deceived by someone else

His name is Dong Shanbei, and it is said that he has a distant familial relationship with Lei Huanxi. In his youth, he was known to be a prominent figure, having traveled extensively and experienced the world. As he grew older, he returned to his roots in Zhunan.

Upon a moment of joy, one sees hope; the other party is asking for 100 dollars, while I also have 2,000 yuan: "Grandpa Dong, what about my share?"

"Be careful on the road, Dao Hei," Dong Shanbei reminded, but Lei Huanxi had already disappeared without a trace...

With a heart full of anxiety, I arrived at Zhu Nan, jumped off the bus, and rushed towards Xiantao Village.

"I warn you, I also did not have dinner." Lei Huanxi suddenly realized what was about to happen

How delightful! I know you are not the kind of child without a conscience. Sit down, please. Would you like some candy? Ah, you are no longer a child; you have grown up so much.

2000? '' Dong Shanbei smiled: '' This thing, I wouldn't want it even if you gave me 100...''

Upon a closer look, Xiao Pang's appearance had also changed. Originally, its body was only the length of a finger and as thick as a chopstick. After absorbing the spiritual energy of the jade, not only had it grown considerably, but its body had also become round and plump, transforming from a silkworm larva into a...

The initial offer was 5000, and I negotiated it down to 2000

"Hello, hello, are you a dragon or a dog!" Lei Huanxi was left with a face full of tingling sensation from its licking

"Hehe, this is an old trick from years ago," Dong Shanbei said with a smile. "In the early years of the Republic of China, some wealthy young gentlemen imitated the practice of gambling on stones. They would ask craftsmen to wrap a layer of inferior jade around pieces of jade of varying values, and then sell them all for 100 silver dollars each. If you bought genuine jade, you made a profit. If you bought fake jade, it was just your bad luck. The piece you have in your hand is one that has been passed down from that time."

"Jade? Let me take a look." Dong Shanbei immediately perked up and said, "When I was young, I specifically apprenticed under a master. Do you know who my master is? It is the renowned expert in stones, Xu Yiyu. As soon as I see this jade, I can assure you, I won't make a mistake."

That piece of hibiscus stone, originally a deep peach red, has now transformed into what Dong Shanbei described as the least valuable, almost white peach red.

Coincidentally, Lei Huanxi also wanted to know whether the jade in his hand was genuine. Hearing Dong Shanbei say this, he took out the jade.

With the influx of the jade's spiritual energy, Xiao Pang's spirit improved increasingly, and the speed of absorption also accelerated. Eventually, the small body was actually bouncing around on the jade.

Dong Shanbei took out a set of tools and placed the jade under the lamp, examining it carefully for more than ten minutes. After a while, he placed the jade on the table and took out a delicate small hammer, meticulously tapping around the jade.

Lei Huanxi had no idea what he was supposed to do, nor did he dare to ask, patiently watching from the side

Ginseng thrives best in a forest environment and grows very slowly. It takes as long as ten months for the seeds to germinate after falling to the ground. The roots require three to fifty years to grow to a weight comparable to that of a chicken egg, and after artificial processing, only a weight less than that of an egg yolk remains

This is the only companion I have.

Quickly take the little fat one out and place it on that piece of hibiscus stone

It does not hurt, not at all, but Lei Huanxi suddenly found himself unable to move at all

A faint, almost imperceptible green light swirled around the jade stone, and then quickly concentrated around the body of the chubby boy, before gradually entering into his body.

Lei Huanxi's heart softened as he recalled the various kindnesses and affection shown to him by Grandpa Dong during his childhood. Surely, it wouldn't matter if he delayed for a little while longer

"Grandpa Dong." Lei Huanxi paused for a moment.

Joy

Little Fat climbed to the tip of Lei Huanxi's nose, and his sesame-like eyes seemed to have grown quite a bit, coldly staring at Lei Huanxi

Jade, indeed, is genuine jade; however, there are many intricacies involved with this jade. It is made from edge and corner waste materials, so you cannot claim that others are selling you counterfeit goods... Huh?

Understood, Grandpa Dong. " Lei Huanxi glanced at the time and realized he could not stay any longer: " I really have urgent matters at home, so I will take my leave now.

On that night, a mournful cry echoed from Lei Huanxi's home

After a long and rambling conversation, Dong Shanbei finally asked, "Where have you been so late?"

Lei Huanxi felt a pang of heartache; in just over one minute, twenty to thirty thousand yuan was devoured by the little fatty

"Ah, I have grown old and am no longer of use." Dong Shanbei suddenly sighed, "After all, having spent time in the big city, you have returned, yet you do not even know to come and see this old man. My elder brother has passed away, and no one informed me, so I could bid him farewell for the last time. Forget it, forget it, go on with your busy life."

In a rush and at a slow pace, I finally caught the last bus back to Zhunan

You fat, stinking, long-wormed, horned earthworm, how can you still be so shameless!

This is a drool-worthy dragon!

The little chubby one suddenly reached out to Lei Huanxi's face, unexpectedly extending a tiny tongue, continuously licking Lei Huanxi's face, as if expressing gratitude for his life-saving kindness

Little Fatty sensed it, and its spirit immediately revived significantly, desperately wriggling its small body, greedily absorbing the spiritual energy of the jade.

Finally, the last trace of the jade's spiritual energy completely entered the little fatty's body, and this little fellow's vitality was fully restored

After a while, a surprising scene unfolded before him

He never married in his lifetime and had no children. When Lei Huanxi was young, during the New Year or market days, his grandfather would always take him to the town, and each time they would visit Dong Shanbei. During the New Year, he would bow to him and would receive a red envelope.

This is the essential road from the town to Xiantao Village. In front of a row of bungalows, an elderly man in his 70s, although his clothes are quite old, sits at the door, holding a teapot and savoring the moment.

A cold wind blew in, and the surroundings were filled with a sense of desolation

Originally feeling extremely frustrated for being deceived, Lei Huanxi was bewildered by Dong Shanbei and followed him into the house

At that moment, a voice called out to him

Obese silkworms

Arriving in front of Dongshan North: "Grandpa Dong, I apologize. Originally, I should have informed you when grandpa passed away, but I was concerned that your health might not be able to handle it..."

The boss who sold fake jade to himself, if he were to learn the truth, would he not regretfully slap his own face for selling a piece of jade worth twenty to thirty thousand for just two thousand?

... ...

Lei Huanxi also coldly stared at the chubby boy, his face bearing a murderous intent