Chapter 40 Big Profits

Chapter 40 A Big Profit

Ye Shenggge picked up a jade bangle and held it under the flashlight. It was of superior quality and would have been worth at least a million in her previous life, but now it was only worth ten yuan, and that was if she found a discerning buyer.

She casually glanced at the first box and closed its lid. The old lady immediately knew that the contents of the first box had not impressed the young woman.

The second box was opened, revealing not such a jumbled assortment, but rather wooden caskets of various sizes. Ye Shenggge picked one at random, opened it, and her initially nonchalant expression finally shifted. It was a complete set of imperial green jewelry, especially the evenly sized beads, totaling one hundred and eight. This was an extremely rare and top-grade piece of jade.

The old lady had been watching Ye Shenggge’s expression intently. Upon seeing the surprise on the young woman’s face, she immediately displayed a look of pride.

“What do you think? You don't look down on me anymore, do you?”

Ye Shenggge smiled faintly, closed the lid, and took out another. It was a complete set of purple jade.

“Not bad, very good. If you need anything else in the future, you can always find me.”

Ye Shenggge looked up and met the old lady’s gaze, clearly understanding that she wished to continue doing business.

“Hahaha, good, I like talking to smart people. You continue looking, I guarantee I’ll maintain this standard in the future.”

The second box contained eight complete sets of jade jewelry. Opening the third box revealed more small caskets, filled with complete sets of gemstone jewelry. The fourth box held complete sets of diamond jewelry, and from the fifth box onwards, it was antique calligraphy and paintings.

Only the last two boxes remained. In Ye Shenggge’s opinion, she hadn't lost out just from the first three boxes alone. The last two boxes were noticeably smaller, approximately thirty by thirty centimeters. Lifting the lid, she was met with the sight of shining gold bars.

“There are two hundred bars in a box, so four hundred bars in total. Each bar weighs two liang. How is it? Are you satisfied after looking?”

Ye Shenggge knew the old lady had given her more than she was entitled to, at least three times the value of the supplies.

“Very satisfied. How do you want to settle the excess?”

The old lady paused for a moment, then laughed heartily again.

“No need to settle. This first transaction went very smoothly. I only ask that you help me if I need anything in the future.”

Ye Shenggge closed the lids of all the boxes and said calmly.

“As long as it’s about supplies, I should be able to resolve it. As for other matters, I apologize for my young age.”

“No problem, people like us are just trying to get by, hoping to use what we have to secure a comfortable old age.”

With that, the old lady began to ascend. Since the important matter on her mind was settled, she couldn’t afford to waste any more time.

“Old lady, if you need supplies in the future, please place a detailed list under the brick at the entrance. Once I see it, I will write the transaction time under the brick. The location will remain here.”

“Alright, my people will come to collect the supplies soon, so you don’t need to worry about me.”

Ye Shenggge didn’t take it too seriously. The wealth from the secret passage was merely a touchstone. Unless the old lady no longer needed supplies or they never met again, she would have to repay double what she owed her.

Ye Shenggge waved goodbye to the old lady and left first. She still had to go to Brother Kui’s. She intended to finish her business tonight and use the remaining time to deal with Ye Xingguo.

It wasn’t far from Brother Kui’s place, only about a ten-minute bike ride. After applying some disguise, she lightly knocked on the door. She soon heard quite a few people talking inside, indicating that they were also night owls.

“Who is it?”

“Someone who arranged to meet tomorrow night.”

The voices inside instantly fell silent. They must have gone inside to report. Ye Shenggge didn’t wait long at the door before being invited in.

“Young lady, what brings you here at this hour?”