The two held hands, preparing to stroll through the antique street.

They hadn't walked far when they heard a little girl crying loudly. They turned around and saw a little girl squatting next to a young woman sitting on the ground on the lawn not far away, calling out, "Mommy, Mommy, does it hurt? Does it hurt?"

"Chen Xiao, is that the mother and daughter? Let's go take a look."

Knowing that Zhao Xiangjun is a kind-hearted person, otherwise she wouldn't have gone to such lengths to help Chen Xiao when she herself was short of money.

As they approached, they saw the young woman sitting on the ground, her hair disheveled, clutching her waist. The little girl anxiously rubbed her waist, crying as she did so, "Mommy, it doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt."

It seemed as if if she cried out that it didn't hurt, her mother wouldn't feel pain anymore.

Xiangjun asked, "Big sister, what happened? Did you fall down by accident?"

The little girl turned around, saw that it was the pretty older sister, and quickly stood up and said, "The bad guy stole my candy and kicked my mom down!"

The young woman was curled up on the ground, one hand pressed tightly against her abdomen, her face deathly pale, and fine beads of cold sweat seeping from her forehead. Her lips trembled slightly from the pain, and she tried to get up by supporting herself with her other hand on the ground, but the excruciating pain caused her back to arch, and her breathing became rapid and broken.

Her skirt was covered in dust, her hair clung messily to her sweaty cheeks, and her eyes were glistening with tears, but she forced herself not to cry out.

Chen Xiao's eyes suddenly darkened, his jawline tightened like a knife, and a cold anger surged in his eyes.

His hands, hanging by his sides, clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice, though extremely low, was chillingly cold: "Who did this?"—Those three short words seemed to be wrapped in ice shards, causing even the surrounding air to freeze.

Chen Xiao had a guess, but needed to confirm if it was really that person. He never expected that two candies would bring this mother so much trouble; truly, "a man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime!"
Zhao Xiangjun pulled the little girl over, took out a wet wipe and wiped her tears. The young woman then briefly recounted what had happened.

She was playing with the little girl here when the little girl wanted some candy. She took out the candy Chen Xiao had given her and handed it to the little girl. The little girl took it and was about to peel it open to eat when suddenly a young man came over and said he wanted to exchange his candied hawthorn for her candy.

The young woman looked at the young man warily. How could she let her daughter eat a stranger's candied hawthorn? The little girl also refused, saying that it was a gift from the pretty older sister and brother, and she wouldn't exchange it.

Just when everyone thought the other party would let it go, the young man suddenly grabbed the little girl's wrist, squeezed it hard, and the girl let go in pain. He then snatched the candy away.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. The young woman never imagined that this man could be so shameless, snatching the little girl's candy and hitting her so hard. When a mother saw this, her first reaction was to fight him, but she was no match for the young man. She was kicked far away. The young man was not satisfied. He came up and snatched her canvas bag. After taking the candy box, he threw the canvas bag back like trash.

It really was that scumbag. Just now in the cheongsam shop, Chen Xiao sensed the man's longing for candy and guessed that he probably knew the value of the candy.

"Did you see which direction he went?"

The little girl pointed to the entrance of the town. Chen Xiao turned around and instructed the bodyguards disguised as passersby: "Go and grab that person, take him to the nearby public security bureau, and call the police—there's been a robbery."

The young woman was stunned, not understanding who he was instructing. The next moment, she saw two short-haired girls running towards the entrance of the town. Good heavens—how could the two girls be running like long-distance runners, with wheels of fire on their feet?

Only then did he realize that Chen Xiao had sent the two girls to capture the young man, but were the two girls a match for him? He had kicked her so hard that she couldn't get up.

Furthermore, as for accusing him of robbery, how could two candies constitute robbery?
Chen Xiao then turned around and said, "Big sister, I'll have someone take you to the hospital for a check-up. Just wait for news, and when you go to the police station, you can go there."

Two more young girls came up and helped the young woman up, leading her outside. The town was an industrial park, and outside vehicles couldn't get in; the cars Chen Xiao and his group brought were all outside.

Watching the figures escorting them away, Chen Xiao said to Zhao Xiangjun, "I suddenly remembered that our Junxiao Group should have had its own hospital a long time ago. This would make it more convenient to serve our employees. We have the resources to hire experts at high salaries and provide sufficient medical care for our employees and their immediate family members. For employees' medical expenses beyond those covered by medical insurance, the group will cover them. For family members, the company will cover half. If it is a serious illness and the family is in financial difficulty, the company can also reimburse them."

Zhao Xiangjun was clearly very happy; this was a great act of kindness. "Chen Xiao, you're so kind. People say that men become bad when they have money, but you're still very good."

Chen Xiao touched his nose. Was this how the "bad" in "money makes you bad" was understood, or was Xiang Jun mocking him?

I sent a message to Xu Wu, asking her to push this matter forward and also to add a world-class modern hospital to Jiangzhou.

The two walked side by side inside. Less than 20 minutes later, Yan Yue came over to report that the young man had been caught and was on his way to the police station. The young woman had also gone to the hospital for a check-up, and her family had been notified.

There were security cameras at the place where the young man robbed the valuables, and the footage could be retrieved. Chen Xiao couldn't understand how there could still be such stupid people who would dare to rob someone in broad daylight for a few hundred thousand yuan.

That's right, those two candies were worth 12 yuan, which is why that young man took the risk.

Those are limited-edition chocolate diamond candies made by Portuguese chocolatier Daniel Gomís, each worth 6 Chinese Yuan.

The reason this candy is so expensive is because it uses up to 23 carats of gold leaf and various expensive ingredients such as white truffles, saffron, and Madagascar vanilla. The chocolate also contains the pastry chef's own secret recipe. Furthermore, its packaging is extremely luxurious and exquisite; the candy is placed in a small box made of glossy black wood and crystal glass, decorated with Swarovski crystals, pearls, and gold engravings. Only 1000 pieces are made worldwide.

The young man acted because when Chen Xiao handed the exquisite box to the young woman, it caught his attention. He took a picture and looked it up online, learning about the value of the candy and that because it was limited edition, it had potential for appreciation. This sparked his idea to rob it.

He probably thought the young woman might not know the value of the two candies and wouldn't make a fuss over them. Little did he know he'd run into Chen Xiao again, a man who loved to argue.

The robbery of candy worth 12 yuan falls under the category of "robbery of a huge amount." According to the Criminal Law, anyone who robs public or private property of a huge amount shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 10 years, life imprisonment, or death, and shall also be fined or have their property confiscated.

This time the evidence is conclusive; sending him to work on a sewing machine for over 10 years is no problem. Robbery and bullying women and children are despicable and abhorrent acts, and Yan Yue has already arranged for someone to handle this matter.

With Junxiao Group getting involved, you can imagine how serious this matter is.

"Don't let this jerk ruin your mood, let's keep shopping," Chen Xiao said, taking Xiang Jun's hand and heading towards the antique and collectible street. Yan Yue and the others followed a dozen meters behind.

Zhao Xiangjun turned to look at him, "Chen Xiao, I feel like you've been treating me like a child lately. I may have a baby in my belly, but I'm not a child."

Haha, Chen Xiao said, "Because you are my baby."

"So cheesy—humph!"

Wenwan Street is said to be the largest antique market in Jiangzhou.

The main street is about 5 meters wide, with narrow alleys extending from both sides, forming a "one street, three alleys" layout. At the street entrance stands a Ming Dynasty stone archway with carved lions on its pillars and the plaque inscribed with "Literary Charm Through the Ages," which has become a landmark.

As the two walked into the street, they saw many antique shops on both sides. Rosewood cabinets displayed porcelain, jade, and ancient coins, while Hetian jade Pixiu inside glass cases gleamed with a warm luster.

This was Zhao Xiangjun's first time encountering these things, and she found them quite novel. Chen Xiao, watching from the side, found it amusing. He thought that he could collect some of these things in the future, as they not only had collectible value but were also highly aesthetically pleasing, as these treasures embodying Eastern culture.

"Hainan rosewood bracelet - guaranteed authentic!" Hearing the shout, Chen Xiao turned his head and saw that there were still vendors setting up stalls. They must be merchants who couldn't afford to rent a storefront or whose goods were not enough to support a shop.

Someone was at a stall talking about an antique-looking vase. Zhao Xiangjun pointed at the vendor and whispered to Chen Xiao, "That vase, didn't we just buy it for 35 yuan at the shop we were at? How come it's being sold at a stall across the street?"

"Shh!" Chen Xiao quickly told her to be quiet. They were talking business, and their target seemed to be that vase. They didn't want to ruin their plans.

As the two approached, they indeed saw people negotiating a price. The item in question was this vase, and the stall owner was asking for 6 yuan.

If Chen Xiao hadn't reminded her, she almost would have exposed them. This kind of thing is common in this business; it's a willing buyer and a willing seller situation. Many people come hoping to find a bargain, especially those who think they know a thing or two. It's often these are the people who get scammed; the buyer is never as shrewd as the seller.

Chen Xiao squeezed her small hand, gesturing for her to watch from the side. At that moment, the customer sneered, "You dare ask for 6 for this piece of junk?"

Zhao Xiangjun winked at Chen Xiao, as if to say, "See, they've figured it out too."

Just when Chen Xiao thought so too, the guest's next words stunned the two of them.

“This bottle of yours is not from the official kiln, but is a folk kiln porcelain from the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. Although it has some historical value, it is far inferior to the fine pieces from the official kiln.”

Zhao Xiangjun quickly covered her mouth, afraid that she would exclaim in surprise. This was not a late Qing Dynasty folk kiln porcelain at all; it was a modern imitation. She had just bought it for 35 yuan, and it was still warm.

Next, the stall owner, looking as if he had been seen through, said with "admiration," "I must say, boss, you have a great eye. Name your price, and if you really like it, take it. I don't want to keep this item anymore."

The customer said smugly, "To be honest, I've been researching this for several years. Nothing can hide from me yet." In the end, the two made a deal for 4.

Chen Xiao pulled Zhao Xiangjun away; otherwise, she would burst out laughing. After walking a few dozen meters, she said, "No, Chen Xiao, let me laugh for a while, I can't hold it in anymore."

"Slow down, slow down, be careful of the baby in your belly."

Only after hearing this did she regain her composure, and after a long while she said in a clear voice, "The first time I saw someone being so proud and smug after being fooled."

“This kind of thing happens every day here, it’s not surprising. Of course, there are also treasures that are sold as garbage. This used to happen a few years ago, but now you don’t see it for several years.”

As the saying goes, "every profession has its own secrets." Zhao Xiangjun used to work in clothing sales, where prices were always clearly marked. She had never encountered such exorbitant pricing before. She told Chen Xiao not to browse the street stalls, and the two of them went to look around in a store instead.

Shops? They're probably even worse scams. Like the one just now, the stall owner didn't even say what kind of porcelain it was; the customer just made it up in their head. If they're fooled and buy something that doesn't match their judgment, who can they blame?

The two saw that some shops even had terracotta warriors, and when they asked the price, it was 120 yuan.

She stuck out her tongue. "Chen Xiao, I thought this was real."

"Some people sell it as a fake, but others age it and sell it as genuine, and some people actually believe it."

"Forget it, let's not look at these anymore, we don't understand them. Let's go look at jadeite and other jade artifacts."

Chen Xiao took her to the biggest store, where there might be some good stuff to look at.

【Yu Yuan Ge】

The shop is spacious and bright, decorated in a classic Chinese style. The mahogany display shelves are arranged in a staggered manner, and the warm yellow spotlights make each piece of jade appear even more lustrous and translucent under the soft light. In the center is a circular display stand covered with dark green velvet cloth, on which is displayed the shop's treasure—a full-green glass-type jade Guanyin. Under the focused light, the green color is so vibrant and the jade is as lustrous as spring water.

Inside the glass display case, jade bracelets are arranged according to their type and clarity, ranging from icy to high-ice, and then to glassy, ​​with colors ranging from light green to imperial green. Each bracelet is labeled with a certificate and price. On the mahogany shelves, small jade items such as Buddha pendants, ruyi scepters, and safety buckles are neatly arranged, some of which are inlaid with 18K gold clasps, making them even more exquisite.

"Chen Xiao, which one do you like? I'll give it to you."

Several customers were chatting with the owner inside when they heard this and glanced over, immediately stunned. Is this modern times? Are there really such beautiful women giving expensive gifts to men?

Chen Xiao, of course, didn't hold back and said he would still bring her out often in the future so she could keep spending money on him.

After much deliberation, he chose a piece of black jade dragon pendant. He didn't know much about jade, but judging from its appearance alone—the surface was jet black, the translucent green was pure, and there were no white inclusions—it should be a top-quality black jade dragon pendant.

Seeing Chen Xiao staring at the jade dragon pendant, Zhao Xiangjun called the shopkeeper to take it out for a look. As the shopkeeper came over, he thought to himself, "This pretty boy is pretty ruthless. When someone wants to give you a gift, you pick the most expensive one."

He took out a black velvet tray from the counter and carefully held the jade dragon pendant, as if he were holding some rare treasure.

"You two have excellent taste!" The shopkeeper cleared his throat, his tone tinged with pride. "This is genuine top-grade black jadeite, very rare on the market." As he spoke, he picked up a powerful flashlight and shone it on the dragon pendant—the light pierced through the black color, instantly revealing a rich emerald green, like a deep pool reflecting jade, pure and flawless.

"Look, real jadeite has a surface as black as lacquer, but when the light shines through it, it must be a pure green, and there can be no white cotton or impurities." The shopkeeper pointed to the carving on the edge of the dragon pendant. "The details of the dragon scales and whiskers are all hand-carved by master craftsmen. Every cut is carefully executed with force, otherwise it will easily crack."

The boss lowered his voice, feigning mystery, "A while ago, an old customer wanted to order a similar one, but after waiting for half a year, there was still no stock. In the end, he had to settle for something else."

Zhao Xiangjun listened with great interest, but Chen Xiao knew that all this talk was just a prelude to the upcoming price quote. But neither of them cared about that. How much could a brand be worth? A fraction of their daily income was enough for them.

"Boss, just tell me how much it costs."

The shop owner glanced at Zhao Xiangjun and thought to himself, "The person who gave the gift didn't say anything, so what good will it do for you, pretty boy?"

His gaze swept between Chen Xiao and Zhao Xiangjun before he slowly spoke, "This dragon pendant is priced at 68 in our shop." After saying that, he deliberately paused to observe their reactions, and then added, "However, coincidentally, I persuaded the other shareholders overnight, so I can give you a real price today—58, just to make friends."

The shopkeeper chuckled inwardly, "This kid knows how to pick things. He went straight for the most expensive one. Looks like this girl is really willing to spend money." He glanced at Chen Xiao, thinking, "Let's see how you respond when she tries to bargain later."

"Then let's pay," Zhao Xiangjun said crisply, taking out her phone to pay as smoothly as if she were just buying a cup of coffee.

The shop owner was taken aback. She wasn't even going to haggle? He had prepared a set of excuses about "high cost and difficult process" to deal with the price negotiation, but Zhao Xiangjun didn't even try to bargain, leaving him speechless for a moment, and the smile on his face froze for a second.

A flicker of smugness flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, afraid of being seen as taking advantage. He hurriedly nodded and bowed, "Okay, okay, I'll issue you the invoice right away!" "Uh... are you sure you don't want to look at anything else? Or would you like to get a chain?"

The air in the shop seemed to freeze for a second. Even the shop assistants next to them couldn't help but steal a glance, wondering, "Is this girl really rich or does she just not know the ropes?"

Zhao Xiangjun laughed, her eyes shining like stars, reflecting the light like a pool of clear spring water. The light shone on her face, making her skin look as smooth as jade, which made her smile even more vivid and lively, as if all the light in the store was focused on her.

“Of course he should buy it.” Turning to Chen Xiao, she asked, “Do you have any objections?”

Chen Xiao reached out and took her small hand, as if he never wanted to let go. "No problem, I'd even buy the whole shop and give it to you!"

The shop owner scoffed dismissively, thinking to himself, "What nonsense are you spouting? Do you think that beautiful woman would believe you?"

However, Zhao Xiangjun's next words froze his smile on his face, and he was completely distraught.

"Then I believe you. Even if I wanted this whole street, you would buy it."

The shop owner and the people in the shop who heard this conversation were devastated. Where could they find such a beautiful and easily fooled girlfriend? This pretty boy is so lucky.

Chen Xiao silently checked the system messages.

"Ding~! Detected that Zhao Xiangjun spent 58 yuan for the host. Rewarded with 80 billion yuan in the opposite sex blessing fund (decimals ignored). After the reward, the balance of the opposite sex blessing fund is 645 billion yuan."

Why would you need so much money to buy the whole street?
Chen Xiao wandered around the store, and the shop owner thought to himself, "I'd like to see what you pick out as a gift for that beautiful lady." He enthusiastically introduced the jadeite bracelet, saying, "Would you like to take a look? This is a glass-type jadeite."

Chen Xiao shook his head. It was indeed a glassy variety, but the color wasn't green enough; it was rather ordinary.

"How could someone like him be worthy of her—"

The shop owner was taken aback and turned to look. Zhao Xiangjun was smiling gently with her eyes lowered. The light shone on her profile, revealing her snow-white skin and exquisite features. She exuded an ethereal and noble air. The shop owner's heart skipped a beat, and he inexplicably felt that Chen Xiao was absolutely right. These bracelets, though beautiful, seemed to be an insult to her on her wrist.

He swallowed hard, cursing inwardly, "Damn, this kid has a sharp eye! But what exactly are you planning to give him?"

At this moment, Chen Xiao walked to a display case, pointed to a bracelet inside, and said to Zhao Xiangjun with a smile, "Look, this is also a glass-type bracelet, 100% pure."

On his way over, the shop owner stumbled and almost fell. Damn it, that was his display case where he kept his junk. What Chen Xiao was pointing at wasn't jadeite; it was glass, not jade. 100% purity, my ass! It's all glass, how could it not be pure?

Zhao Xiangjun found it amusing. "Boss, let's take it out and have a look."

The shop owner looked at her and sighed inwardly, "Silly girl, how did you end up with such a scumbag? He doesn't deserve you."

The other people in the shop shared similar feelings with the shop owner. They were all internally screaming, "Scumbag! Degenerate! You even lied to such a beautiful girl!"

Zhao Xiangjun picked up the glass bracelet and said, "It's quite pretty."

The shop owner couldn't bear to see such a beautiful girl being deceived, so he decided to expose Chen Xiao, that bastard. The beautiful girl gave him a 58 yuan dragon pendant, and he boasted he could give her the whole street for free, but in reality, he chose a glass bracelet instead.

"Beautiful lady, this bracelet only costs 10 yuan." After saying that, the shop owner looked at Chen Xiao, wanting to see his embarrassment and embarrassment when he was exposed.

Chen Xiao didn't even lift his eyelids, still smiling lazily, as if the shop owner's words were just air.

He gently squeezed Zhao Xiangjun's hand, his tone indulgent: "How about I give you this?" Zhao Xiangjun blinked, smiled brightly and charmingly, and nodded without hesitation: "Sure, you go pay the bill, this is really pretty—" There was not a trace of doubt in her tone, and it even had a hint of coquetry, as if she would like whatever Chen Xiao gave her.

The shop owner was completely dumbfounded. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. He had originally thought Zhao Xiangjun would be angry and question Chen Xiao, but he never expected her to... so readily accept it?! "This...this..." he stammered, his mind blank. The shop assistant next to him was also stunned, muttering softly, "Is this girl really stupid or truly in love?" (End of Chapter)

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