Chapter 416: Chapter 196: Jiang Banxia’s Household Registration Book (Part 3)

Getting a closer look, he said, "The transparency is a bit weak, but generally purple stones aren’t highly transparent. Most are bean-seed type, and this one’s almost icy and so large... probably worth around ten million?"

Now it was Xiumu’s turn to stay silent.

Although Li Yang’s estimate was vague, it was clear that he wasn’t a novice when it came to jewelry.

"This is for you, too."

She didn’t have many items worth millions at hand.

But she had prepared for Li Yang’s visit, ready to let him choose anything he wanted from her collection.

"Do you have some trinkets here? Like Buddha or Guanyin? Jiang Banxia gave me a budget of thirty million, so I’ll pick a few."

"Plenty."

Xiumu opened a storage box, revealing several smaller boxes, which contained exactly what Li Yang was looking for.

Jiang Banxia wanted to give something to Dou Ying, while Li Yang had more people to gift to.

His own mother, Xue Ning, and Bai Qing.

He began picking one by one, while Xiumu slowly selected from the nearby shelf.

The items in the collection were worth about 80 million, most valued between ten thousand to hundreds of thousands, only fewer than twenty exceeded a million, and just two were worth over ten million, which were recent purchases.

After all, she didn’t have the financial capability in the past.

Li Yang mostly chose the best items, ranging from a few hundred thousand to one or two million each, all high-end jade.

From pendants to bracelets to necklaces, totaling over twenty pieces.

After finishing his selection, Li Yang picked up a Multi-Treasure Bracelet last and said, "Xiumu, that’s it for now. I don’t have contacts in this area, so I’ll rely on you for more, gradually."

"You still have a lot here, take more. That violet cabochon is quite rare, you should take it, too."

Li Yang waved his hand and replied, "No need, no need. I chose these because they’re suitable for wearing, that one is more for admiring, of no use to me. Let’s settle on 30 million for these, how about it?"

Xiumu hurriedly replied, "Why are we talking money when I said I’d gift them to you?"

The items Li Yang picked cost her around 20 million total, and he was offering more than they were worth.

With 30 million, even if market prices were inflated, and considering he wasn’t a regular customer, he could acquire these items.

"Xiumu, it’s Jiang Banxia’s money. Why be so polite with her? She earns more than that in half a month."

Li Yang wasn’t exaggerating. Just from management fees, Wanliu Capital brings in about 800 million annually.

That’s over 2 million per day on average.

If you calculate based on trading days, that’s nearly 4 million each day.

"Giving them to her won’t cost you. You and your partner shouldn’t be so formal with me."

Li Yang laughed and said, "It’s precisely because we’re close that I should accept. Next year, I plan to buy more, so Xiumu, please find more items valued in the millions and tens of millions."

Without connections in this field, Li Yang wouldn’t bother, as he wouldn’t make much profit.

But since Xiumu had the connections, he decided to procure some. After all, one never knows what the future holds.

"Why make it so formal? Just consider it a fee for accompanying the kids."

"Xiumu, if you put it that way, I might have to increase the amount. The kids are entertaining me, I’m getting a great deal..."

...

Half an hour later, Li Yang transferred the 30 million, even though Xiumu kept refusing, ultimately suggesting a cost price, which Li Yang did not accept.

After Li Yang left, Xiumu returned inside and, looking at the sofa Li Yang had sat on, felt as if he was still there playing with the two kids.

This event, for Li Yang, was just a small matter, taking less than two hours in total. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

However, for Xiumu, from the moment Li Yang began playing with the kids, it felt like a different life.

Just as she sat in the spot where Li Yang had been, her phone rang.

Seeing the number, she reluctantly answered.

"Has Li Yang left?"

Xiangnu’s voice came through the call.

"He left!"

Xiumu replied weakly.

"Your tone sounds a bit off, you wouldn’t have..."

Xiumu helplessly said, "You’re overthinking. Since I promised you, I definitely wouldn’t meddle."

"Hmm, he’s got enough trouble already, let’s not add to it."

After thinking for a while, Xiumu earnestly said, "Before, I just thought he was interesting, handsome, but nothing more."

"Hmm?"

"But today, when he came over and played with the kids, seeing his sincere smile and patience, I admit I was moved."

"????"

"I’ve hung up!"

Xiumu abruptly hung up the call, then curled up her legs, arms wrapped around her knees.

...

At night, Jiang Banxia sat by the bed, looking at the jewelry Li Yang bought.

She couldn’t distinguish their quality, nor did she find them particularly beautiful.

But... as long as they’re useful to others.

"Master Li, how much did you spend? I’ll transfer it to you."

"What are you talking about? Aren’t your parents my parents? As your son-in-law, giving them gifts is only natural. Give some now, and they won’t feel right asking for a dowry later, right?"

Among these jewels, Li Yang had hidden away a third, not letting Jiang Banxia see them.

Because Jiang Banxia had a strong memory, with just a glance, she would recognize them as their own.

Jiang Banxia sneakily opened a cabinet and took something out to give to Li Yang.

When Li Yang opened it, it turned out to be Jiang Banxia’s household registration book.

"What’s this for?"

"To make sure Master Li doesn’t lose out, I’m handing over my household registration book for him to keep. This way, no one can stop us, and when the time comes, we’ll go get our marriage certificate."