Chapter 10, A Fortuitous Encounter with a Beautiful Designer

As he walked to the middle section of the pedestrian street, Xiao Fo arrived at a small shop selling jade artifacts. Since coming into wealth, Xiao Fo had developed a keen interest in jade, a material he had never been interested in before.

"Damn it, what a little brat, get lost and don't disturb my good fortune." Just as a thug raised his hand, he turned his head, lowered his hand, and turned around, only to find that it was a little child pointing at him. Enraged, he flicked his hand and threw a leather bag over.

The little Buddha also squatted by the side, watching these knives, unsure whether they were genuine or replicas. These knives were indeed very beautiful, with the handles inlaid with various colored gemstones and metal wires, and the scabbards adorned with gold and silver. When inquiring about the price, it was not expensive, ranging from dozens to hundreds. If they were real, they would be quite cheap.

A few delinquents, upon hearing that the handbag was so valuable, put down the girl beside them and attempted to snatch the handbag. At that moment, the girl ran incredibly fast, tumbling and crawling her way to the side of the little Buddha.

"Ah, you are bleeding, quickly lift your head. Really, they didn't even hit you, how come you are both sweating and bleeding? Hehe." Mu Rongxin Qi knew that although Xiao Fo was a big child, he was already quite developed at this age. She certainly understood why he was having a nosebleed, but the more she looked, the more she found this big boy interesting; his development seemed a bit too fast.

"Hurry, throw the bag to them, we need to run quickly," the girl said as she pulled Xiao Fo and prepared to flee

At that moment, a tall and thin individual walked in, sporting a crew cut and wearing small glasses. His slender figure immediately revealed him to be Cong Hongguo, a classmate of Xiao Fo. Xiao Fo greeted him with joy, and the two of them exited the jade shop together

Finally, Cong Hongguo selected a dagger, which was adorned with numerous gemstones. Xiao Fo took a glance and deemed it merely a craft item. After some haggling, it was acquired for 150.

The remaining few ruffians were momentarily stunned, seemingly unable to believe their eyes. Usually, it was this chubby man who charged the most fiercely, rarely missing his target and possessing quite a deterrent effect. Unexpectedly, he was taken down by a single kick from a child of merely a dozen years.

Originally, Xiao Fo intended to go up and take a look at the designer's private space, but the designer was unwilling, so he had to give up. He could never have imagined that the home of this renowned designer was quite different from what Xiao Fo envisioned. The room was filled with scattered clothes; although not dirty, it was very messy. This was because Mu Rongxin Qi had been working tirelessly day and night to meet deadlines, leaving her no time to tidy up her personal space. Naturally, she did not want Xiao Fo to see it.

Casually picking up a few ancient coins, they are from the Qing Dynasty, specifically from the reigns of Qianlong and a few from Xianfeng. They are all small cash coins; although they hold little monetary value, they are indeed genuine. However, their condition is quite poor, and they are all of ordinary quality, worth less than one yuan.

After purchasing the dagger, Cong Hong simply greeted and left, as these street vendor goods held little significance for him

A few thugs rushed forward in an instant, and the fat one among them kicked out with one foot. With his weight, he could easily kick Little Buddha away in the past. However, unexpectedly, as soon as his foot made contact with Little Buddha, it seemed to lose all force. It was unclear how Little Buddha dodged, and the kick missed entirely. Little Buddha swiftly grabbed his large, fat leg and swung him out as if he were lifting a small pig. There was a loud thud as the hefty thug was thrown into the corner of the alley, a spray of blood erupted, and then there was silence.

"Look at this, Little Buddha, these coins are all genuine. Choose two to play with, and I will help you identify them." Stopping in front of a stall selling antiques, the small table was filled with various antique jade artifacts, and some ancient coins were placed on a dirty white cloth.

"What are you afraid of, sister? Just watch me take care of these ruffians before we leave, hehe." Little Buddha knew that these few people were not his opponents at all, so he deliberately wanted to show off a bit for her to see

I will tell you that it is said that among the emperors of the Qing Dynasty, Qianlong and several emperors of prosperous times had ancient coins that, when worn, could ward off evil and ensure safety, and they are quite inexpensive. I know you are very frugal, so I bought a few Qianlong coins to give to you. Hongguo's family is relatively wealthy; his father is the president of a company and usually does not play with Xiaofo. This time, he felt that giving him a few ancient coins was also a good opportunity to build a friendship, so he took out 5 yuan to buy 5 Qianlong coins to give to Xiaofo. Although Xiaofo did not think much of these ancient coins, he felt it would be impolite to refuse a gift from a friend, so he casually accepted them and began to play with them in his hands. His father is the president of a company and usually does not play with Xiaofo. This time, he felt that giving him a few ancient coins was also a good opportunity to build a friendship, so he took out 5 yuan to buy 5 Qianlong coins to give to Xiaofo. Although Xiaofo did not think much of these ancient coins, he felt it would be impolite to refuse a gift from a friend, so he casually accepted them and began to play with them in his hands.

Xiao Fo had little interest in these roadside stalls. He believed that the antique vendors on the street were essentially all frauds. If there were truly valuable antiques, they would have long been sent to auction houses to fetch high prices, rather than enduring the hardship of squatting here every day. Moreover, the practice of moving from one place to another was clearly indicative of deceit.

Upon arriving on the street, there were indeed quite a number of people present. Numerous vendors from other regions were selling antiques and jade, casually setting up their stalls along the stone-paved roads on both sides of the street

This night is destined to be a sleepless one. As soon as I close my eyes, the graceful figure of Xiao Fo appears before me, with those ruffians crawling at his feet, making him seem like a valiant king. Perhaps beauty is in the eye of the beholder; in Mu Rongxin Qi's heart, the flavor of longing for Xiao Fo continues to grow.

At the next stall, there was a Tibetan man selling several Tibetan knives. Cong Hongguo crouched down and began to carefully select them, indicating that he had a particular fondness for knives

While walking on the road, the beautiful woman took a closer look at her savior. Upon this closer inspection, she realized that it was actually an old acquaintance. She was Mu Rongxinqi, the beautiful designer who had decorated Xiao Fo's house. However, at this moment, Mu Rongxinqi was not wearing much clothing. Although she was not revealing too much, it was indeed concerning, causing Xiao Fo to feel extremely angry.

On Sunday morning, Xiao Fo had nothing to do and strolled onto the street to admire beautiful women. Upon reaching the pedestrian street, he saw the beautiful women floating by, which made Xiao Fo feel a stir in his heart

Xiao Fo reached out to catch it, and upon looking, saw that it was a women's bag. Amused, he said, "This time I've struck it rich; I made a profit right from the start. This handbag is a limited edition LV women's bag, worth at least 30,000!"

"Rogue, let me go, uh—" In a secluded alley, the voice of a woman and the sound of hurried, chaotic footsteps echoed, moving deeper into the alley

While playfully teasing Xiao Fo, they arrived at the place where Mu Rongxin Qi lived

The jade shop is not crowded, with only a few young girls resembling students chattering and wandering around the store

"No need, I can go up slowly by myself. Thanks to you today, otherwise..." Mu Rongxin Qi felt a bit like crying. She had originally planned to just wander around there to seek some design inspiration, but unexpectedly, she almost lost herself. If it weren't for Xiao Fo arriving just in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

As she watched the little Buddha's cheetah disappear around the corner, Mu Rongxin Qi felt as if a strange emotion had arisen within her. However, does this handsome and charming young man feel the same way as she does?

By the time 110 arrived, these few bad kids were crouching in the corner, still trembling. Their clothes were torn to shreds, and their faces and heads were covered in blood. When the police inquired, it turned out they had engaged in a brawl among themselves. The police found it both amusing and troublesome, so they took all of them to the station for a meal. The fat one had also regained consciousness, but he was dazed and could not answer any questions, so his family had to take him to the hospital for treatment.

Upon reaching the ground floor, Xiao Fo supported the somewhat limping Mu Rong Xin Qi, saying, "Let me carry you upstairs. At this rate, you won't be able to go to work tomorrow."

"Police officer, hurry..." A terrified bespectacled person looked at the little Buddha, only to find that it was a child of about ten years old. The stunningly beautiful woman was left speechless.

Mu Rongxin Qi returned to the house, changed into comfortable pajamas, and sat on the sofa with her knees hugged, her delicate skin showing a hint of flush

"Stop, police, raise your hands." Xiao Fo felt that the scene in the movie, with fingers extended in a V shape, was directed at the group of thugs who were about to engage in wrongdoing

Xiao Fo first examined several pieces of jade said to be from Hotan, Xinjiang. Compared to the piece of jade he sold, these jades were of very poor quality, the white was also abnormal, and they were smooth inside without the oily luster characteristic of Hotan jade. The carving was also average. Xiao Fo then walked over to the jadeite counter and took a look; those jadeites priced at over ten thousand clearly showed signs of artificial processing.

Mu Rongxin Qi lives in a rented apartment. Although it is not a high-end apartment, it is tranquil and elegant. Moreover, this apartment has a hint of European architectural style, which may also be the reason she chose this place.

"Little Buddha, have you recently come into some wealth? What made you think of looking at these items? I have experience; follow me, and you will know what is genuine and what is counterfeit." Cong Hongguo displayed an air of mastery as he continuously commented on the antiques by the roadside

Since the last time he found a treasure chest, Xiao Fo has indeed made a concerted effort to enhance his knowledge of ancient coins, and he has little interest in these common items

What is wrong with you? I didn't see you this tired after the fight just now, why are you only sweating now!" Mu Rongxin Qi wiped the forehead of the little Buddha with her hand, following that patch of snow-white skin, the little Buddha's glasses seemed to bend, revealing some places that should not have been seen.

Xiao Fo originally did not want to get involved in these matters. He took out his phone intending to call the police, but then he thought that if he waited for the police to arrive, it was possible that the woman would be harmed. Although Xiao Fo believed that calling the police was the best option, he could not bear to see such an incident happen right under his nose. Moreover, he felt confident in his ability to handle a few thugs, so he decided to go take a look.

Little Buddha continued to walk on his own. After a while, feeling that there was nothing of interest, he strolled along the city wall. Looking at the mottled bricks and the green stones covered in moss, Little Buddha seemed to return to an ancient past. Scenes from history flashed through his mind, imagining that if he lived in that era, he might also be a heroic figure commanding great influence. If he possessed the wealth of the present, he could very well have multiple wives. As he pondered these thoughts, the heat in his heart became increasingly uncomfortable, prompting him to walk towards a secluded part of the city wall.