A stunning mermaid dressed in the 1980s, the whole family lined up to pamper her endlessly.

Chapter 409

The 500-year-old ginseng made its grand finale appearance, and its price skyrocketed to three million as soon as it was released.

The two children, Yun Jiao and Yun Xiaoba, said they had really learned something new.

Gu Lanting sighed, "Sometimes I feel like I have enough money, but compared to those who are truly rich, don't I feel insignificant?"

Yun Jiao nodded.

Gu Lanting said, "This money is just the liquid capital they can come up with. Which of them doesn't own countless properties or minerals?"

"However, the richest are not in our inland areas. Commerce in our inland areas is just beginning to develop, but there are still quite a few old and established families hiding their wealth."

The old man said, “But we shouldn’t compare ourselves to those people. Money is something that depends on how you look at it. Some people think that enough is enough, but others feel that it will never be enough.”

"Remember this: making money is fine, but you must never lose your conscience for money and do things that harm the country and the people."

Yun Jiao and Yun Xiaoba nodded repeatedly.

After the auction, Yun Jiao held a beautiful brocade box containing the mermaid pearl she had won at auction.

They went back to the Gu family together, and after sitting for a short while, Yun Jiao was taken to the Xu family.

Today is Friday. In the afternoon, the two brothers, Xu Rong and Xu Qing, went home after school.

The child named Su Nian from that day also came to the Xu family's house.

"Good afternoon, senior brother and sister-in-law."

"Jiaojiao is back. Your two older brothers are talking about you."

When Yun Jiao looked over, she was met with Su Nian's resentful gaze.

Seeing Yun Jiao looking over, she quickly grabbed Xu Rong's arm and looked at her defiantly.

Yun Jiao scoffed inwardly. This little brat has quite a few tricks up her sleeve. She has several older brothers; why would she want to fight with you for something?

Besides, is that your brother?

"Jiaojiao, come over here. I brought you milk tea. See which flavor you like."

Xu Qing greeted her.

Yun Jiao walked over and said, "Thank you, Brother Xu. This will be fine for me."

She randomly pointed to one of the glasses.

"No, that cup is mine. You can choose another one."

Su Nian suddenly spoke up.

The Xu family members all frowned slightly and looked at her.

Su Nian's eyes darted around, and remembering what her mother had said, she immediately put on a pitiful look.

"I like that flavor, you won't try to take it from me, will you?"

Yun Jiao felt a chill run down her spine. What the hell was this?

She didn't indulge Su Nian either, and directly stuck the straw into the cup of milk tea, then took a big slurp.

She rolled her eyes at Su Nian: "You're just a kid. You're not anyone to me. Why should I spoil you just because you like it?"

Xu Qing also said, "I let Jiaojiao choose first. Su Nian, if you want to eat something else, choose something else."

It must be said that the two Xu brothers were well-educated and know right from wrong.

Xu Rong broke free from Su Nian's hand: "Su Nian, stop holding me like that, it's making it hard for me to move around."

Su Nian was stunned for a moment; this was completely different from what her mother had described.

If I play the victim, shouldn't they all side with me?

Su Nian truly felt wronged, her eyes reddened, and she looked like she was about to cry.

Xu's mother was also embarrassed, as she didn't particularly like Su Nian's personality.

Whenever I feel wronged, I cry, and it always makes it seem like they're bullying someone's child.

Unfortunately, Su's father and her husband had a good relationship, and he was also the vice president of the First People's Hospital.

Su Nian also particularly likes to come to their house. Once she's here, how can she possibly chase her away?

"Okay, it's all the same milk tea. If you like it, Auntie will buy you that flavor next time."

But he didn't blame Yun Jiao.

Because she felt that Yun Jiao was right. They were all children of similar age and didn't even know each other. Why should she give up what she liked just because someone else said they liked it?

"Jiaojiao, what are you holding? I heard you went to a fair?"

Yun Jiao nodded: "Yes, these are the things I photographed."

Su Nian snorted: "You wouldn't just take advantage of being Grandpa Xu's apprentice to spend his money however you want, would you?"

"What do you mean by spending my money?"

Old Xu walked in, first glancing at Yun Jiao, his expression softening slightly.

"Little apprentice, what are you filming that requires my money?"

Yun Jiao gently shook the brocade box in her hand.

“I didn’t spend your money, I bought it myself.”

Old Xu nodded: "I knew it. With your assets, why would you spend my money to buy something? But it's okay for a master to give his money to his apprentice."

"Grandpa Xu".

Seeing how happily the master and disciple were chatting, Su Nian couldn't help but feel jealous.

"Grandpa Xu, why did you take her as your apprentice?"

Her mother always told her that if she could become Grandpa Xu's apprentice, then everyone would respect and cherish her in the future.

So she started working hard when she was three years old.

However, despite being taken to the Xu family so many times, she rarely saw Grandpa Xu, and he had no intention of taking her as his apprentice.

Instead, he took a fisherman's daughter as his apprentice in a small town.

Moreover, for some reason, Su Nian felt uncomfortable and disliked Yun Jiao the moment she saw her.

Old Xu took a sip of tea: "You mean this? Because she's very talented."

Su Nian was very unconvinced: "But you also said that I have good talent."

Mr. Xu: I was just being polite!
What's wrong? We can't even use polite words anymore these days, huh?

"Jiaojiao has a photographic memory, a keen sense of smell and tongue. She has memorized almost all the medical skills I taught her, and she remembers the human body's blood vessels very clearly. Even if she is blindfolded, she can identify what kind of herb it is just by smelling it and tasting it..."

Once Old Xu started talking, he couldn't stop, praising her incessantly, his eyes and face full of satisfaction.

Xu Rong and Xu Qing, Xu Rong's two grandsons, were both quite shocked.

My grandfather was very serious about traditional Chinese medicine. He and his brother were also involved with it, but they never received a single word of praise.

Is this person praising Yun Jiao so highly really their grandfather?

Not only the two brothers, but also Xu's eldest son and daughter-in-law were shocked.

Su Nian's face grew paler and paler.

How could that be... She hasn't even memorized half of the acupoints on the human body.

"Cough cough..."

Yun Jiao coughed twice and gently tugged at her master's sleeve.

After passing Master.

"Ahem... What I'm saying are just the basics, so don't get too cocky."

Old Xu realized he had praised her too much, so he quickly changed the subject and warned Yun Jiao.

Yun Jiao rolled her eyes inwardly: "I know, Master."

"Niannian." A strange female voice came from the doorway.

Yun Jiao looked over and met the eyes of a well-dressed woman with a hint of resentment.

But it was only fleeting, as if it were Yun Jiao's illusion.

Yun Jiao stroked her chin, and thought to herself, "I don't think I've seen wrong."

"mom!"

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Su Nian rushed over as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"Mommy, waaaaah..."

Xu's mother had a headache again.

Although she was smiling, her fingers were pinching the soft flesh of Xu's father's waist.

Xu's father immediately bared his teeth in anger.

"Hehe, Shuzhen is here."

Sun Shuzhen smiled gently, hugged her crying daughter, and nodded.

"Sister Yu, if I had known you had guests coming, I wouldn't have let Niannian come and bother you."

Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "What are you talking about? He's my father's little apprentice, he's not an outsider."

Sun Shuzhen's smile froze for a moment.

"Waaaaah, Mommy, she..."

Sun Shuzhen squatted down and interrupted her, saying, "That lady is indeed very outstanding. Niannian, don't cry. Let's say goodbye to Uncle Xu and the others and go home."

Su Nian was reluctant, but she still obediently said goodbye to the Xu family.

After leaving the Xu family, Sun Shuzhen's face darkened.

A calculating glint flashed in her eyes.

No matter what, we must get Master Xu to accept Nian Nian as his apprentice.

Given Professor Xu's current status in the medical field and his connections, the more outstanding Nian Nian becomes, the more respect people in the industry will naturally show her.

"Mom, I hate that Yun Jiao."

Sun Shuzhen patted her head, thinking of Yun Jiao's face, feeling that it was somewhat familiar, but she couldn't quite place it.

However, she also disliked it, just inexplicably so.

"If you hate her, then outdo her."

"But...but Grandpa Xu said she has a photographic memory and has already learned more than I have."

“Niannian, remember this: she is just a lowly fisherman’s daughter.”

"You are the daughter of the Su family, so you have a natural advantage in terms of status and position. Also, your actions today have disappointed me greatly. Remember, no matter what the circumstances, you must never give people the impression of being spoiled and willful. People are naturally inclined to side with the weak. We must learn to use our advantages and leverage others' influence..."

Leaving aside the mother and daughter's teachings for the moment, the Xu family members tacitly changed the subject after watching the mother and daughter leave.

The first thing to consider is the old man's birthday the day after tomorrow.

Mr. Xu said that he had already booked a hotel.

Old Xu was impatient with social engagements; in his opinion, a meal with family was enough.

"Dad, many people want to see you."

"What's the point of seeing me? I'm still alive, not dead. You can see me anytime you want."

"dad……"

Mr. Xu's voice carried a hint of helplessness; how could anyone talk about themselves like that?

"Okay, okay, you can arrange it then. I'm taking my little apprentice out for a stroll."

"Grandpa, let's go too."

Xu Rong and Xu Qing, full of energy, followed them out the door and even took them to play in the neighborhood.

Old Xu went to play chess with a group of old men, while the two of them took Yun Jiao to a friend's house to play.

Yun Jiao is very popular, and her personality is also quite good. She shared some food with the children as soon as they met, and soon she was playing and laughing with them.

Especially when playing indoor basketball, Yun Jiao's shooting is very accurate and powerful.

Soon, a group of children were looking at her with admiration.

"Let's go outside and play. It's no fun just staying at home. I want to go buy some roast duck."

"But it's so cold outside, I don't want to go out."

"Just wear more clothes."

The minority submits to the majority, and most children are at an age where they love to move around and jump.

With most of the children wanting to go out to buy something to eat, the rest naturally agreed.

A group of eight children, all bundled up in thick cotton-padded coats, ran outside.

"I have ten yuan of pocket money, how about you?"

I have twenty.

"I also have ten yuan."

"I only have five dollars left."

Several children gathered together and took out their pocket money.

“I still have New Year’s money at home, but my mom is watching the piggy bank and I’m not allowed to touch it.”

The other children said the same thing.

They were very indignant. It was their own New Year's money, so why couldn't they spend it?

Following the crowd, Yun Jiao took out twenty yuan of her pocket money.

By piecing things together, you can buy quite a lot of things.

"Come on, I know a barbecue restaurant that has really good barbecue. I'll take you there."

"Remember to buy roast duck."

"I understand, there's definitely enough money."

Xu Qing held Yun Jiao's hand: "Jiao Jiao, the ground is slippery, walk slowly so you don't fall."

Yun Jiao nodded, indicating that she understood.

The group of children left the alley and headed straight for the barbecue restaurant.

These are all kids who don't mind spending money, and they ordered quite a lot of barbecue.

Barbecue prices are not expensive at this time.

Since children can't drink alcohol, Xu Rong went and bought each of them a bottle of Want Want Milk.

They were having a great time eating barbecue when, not far away at the entrance of an alley, several people were watching the group of children.

"Is that the chubby kid?"

"Yes, the Chen family's son is very rich. If we capture the Chen family's son, we can definitely get a lot of money."

"But with so many kids now, it's not easy to catch them."

"Maybe we should wait until he goes to school before arresting him."

"No, that chubby kid has a driver who picks him up from school every day. Adults are hard to deal with, but dealing with a few kids is easy."

"And those kids all look like they come from rich families. Damn, they're so young and they can afford to eat and drink so much without spending any money. They're more carefree than us."

(End of this chapter)