Everything I bought on online shopping platforms was genuine.

Chapter 195 We must not repay kindness with enmity!

Of the five people present, it was obvious that they all knew about the famous scene of Hua Qiang buying melons, especially the Jiang family father and son and Comrade Yuan.

At their age, how could they not have seen that TV series? It's safe to say that "Conquest" was incredibly popular back then, especially among men. Even if they hadn't watched the entire series, they had at least seen this part of it.

"Go away, don't cause trouble. If Xiao Lin dared to give you a guarantee, would he ask you to help find someone to take a look?" Old Yuan waved his hand at his daughter and said.

Then Old Yuan looked at Lin Mo and continued, "Little Lin, I do have some ideas about this. I trust what you brought. What price are you looking to sell it for?"

"Uncle, look at what you're saying. If you need it, just take it. Why talk about money? Anyway, this thing is useless to me. Besides, Sister Yuan has taken good care of me. When someone was targeting me at work, she stood up for me. Even the place I live now was helped by Sister Yuan," Lin Mo said nonchalantly, appearing very generous.

It wasn't that he was truly magnanimous, but rather that, given Comrade Yuan's status, it was impossible for him to take advantage of a student who hadn't even graduated yet, especially since this person had a good relationship with his daughter.

Sure enough, when Old Yuan heard this, he chuckled twice, then pointed at Lin Mo and said with a smile, "You kid, would your uncle take advantage of a kid who hasn't even graduated yet? The main thing is, I don't even know the exact price of this thing."

"How about this, if you agree, I'll take this back and have someone take a look and give me an estimate tomorrow. I'll keep the item and give it to you based on their estimate, okay?"

“Okay, then I’ll do as Uncle Yuan says,” Lin Mo nodded in agreement.

He originally wanted to find someone to help him sell it, and it would be best if it could be appraised, since the item was genuine and could be sold for a higher price after appraisal, so why not?

It's just that Miss Yuan has become Comrade Yuan, but it doesn't matter to Lin Mo. At least Comrade Yuan is more reliable.

Old Yuan could easily see through Lin Mo's little scheme. Even though he knew Lin Mo was saying it on purpose, he was still quite pleased, at least the words were well said.

People are often more tolerant of young people, especially those who haven't graduated yet. In Comrade Lao Yuan's eyes, Lin Mo's behavior at his age is already quite remarkable. At least he didn't act reserved when he learned about Lin Mo's family background and Jiang Jianguo's identity. That alone is quite extraordinary.

You have to understand that whether it's Comrade Yuan or Jiang Jianguo, one is a wealthy man with many employees, and the other is a leader within the system. How many people under them are not reserved when they see them?

But for Lin Mo, no matter how capable you are, I don't want anything from you, so I don't feel much psychological pressure. The only thing that makes me a little uncomfortable is that these are Miss Yuan's elders, so I can't just say whatever I want.

Moreover, the shopping platform gave him a great deal of confidence. He believed that his future was bright and that there was nothing to be ashamed of.

"Haha, I didn't even pay a deposit, and I just took the stuff. Aren't you afraid I'll switch it with something else?" Old Yuan laughed.

Lin Mo shook his head and laughed, "What are you saying? Uncle Yuan, with your large and successful business, even if my item is genuine and an antique, how much is it worth? It's not worth it for a big boss like you to do something like this. Besides, Sister Yuan, I trust you enough."

Hearing this, Old Yuan laughed even harder. Sure enough, although it was a compliment, he loved hearing it. No wonder his wife had such a good impression of this young man. After all, who could resist a young man who was handsome, spoke well, was polite, and could occasionally bring out some nice things?

"Alright, with your trust in me, Xiao Lin, I certainly won't let you suffer any losses. You can rest assured about that," Old Yuan said with a smile as he sipped his tea, clearly in a good mood.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo refilled Old Yuan's teacup: "Thank you very much, Uncle Yuan."

For a moment, the people at the tea table burst into laughter. Lin Mo had sold the items, and although he hadn't received the money yet, it was only a matter of time. Comrade Yuan had solved the problem of the gift-giving, so he was naturally in a good mood. It was a win-win situation.

"Dad, who are you preparing a gift for? Do you need this? Can't you just give me some money?" Miss Yuan suddenly asked at that moment.

Upon hearing this, Comrade Old Yuan did not shy away from Lin Mo and replied casually, "I recently took a liking to a project. There are several competitors. I know the person in charge, but we're not close. However, I can make a connection. I can't just visit empty-handed, can I?"

I happened to find out through someone that the other party's spouse is a big fan of calligraphy and painting, so I thought I would start from that aspect. Originally, I wanted to get an inkstone, but your uncle said that since the other party has this hobby, they must have plenty of inkstones and such.

Yours is quite good; it's a consumable, and not an ordinary item. Its rarity makes it valuable, and it's also high-end, making it perfect for gifting.

You're still young. Gift-giving is an art. Giving money directly is the worst choice. What if the person's identity is sensitive? You might end up doing more harm than good!

Jiang Jianguo, who was standing to the side, also laughed and said, "Yuanyuan, your dad is right. You should learn more about this kind of thing."

While giving money as a bribe is acceptable for ordinary people, it's not the case for truly influential individuals. Sometimes, giving money directly to them can backfire, turning them into enemies instead of getting the job done.

Take, for example, the spouse of the person in charge this time. Besides being a passionate calligrapher and painter, she is also a calligrapher and painter herself. Her works are highly sought after by wealthy people; a single painting can easily fetch millions. Would she be short of money?

Upon hearing this, two words involuntarily surfaced in Lin Mo's mind, but he didn't dare to speak. Instead, Miss Yuan spoke first:

"Several million, and that's the minimum? A modern painter, whose works aren't antiques, how does this sound like money laundering?"

Jiang Jianguo:
Lin Mo:
Jiang Feng:
Comrade Yuan patted his daughter on the shoulder and said, "Hey, go play somewhere else. Dad will take care of you for the rest of your life."

Miss Yuan: ? ? ?
Sometimes, playing dumb is a sign of intelligence. Some people seem very clever, but their actions don't reflect that. Just then, Ms. Jiang came out and said, "Xiao Lin, your teacher wants you to come in!"

"Okay, coming right up!" With that, Lin Mo stood up and said to the people at the table, "Uncle, Uncle, Brother Jiang, I'll go in first."

All three nodded, and Jiang Feng even stood up to express his gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, brother. Please take care of my grandfather!"

"You're too kind, Brother Jiang, it's my pleasure!"

Lin Mo then followed Ms. Jiang into the lounge. Just as he entered, Professor Li had just removed the last needle and, seeing him, said:

"Get ready, let's begin the massage!"

"Good teacher!"

After washing his hands, Lin Mo immediately began his own massage.

This time, the dexterity of his fingers increased significantly, and even the massage effect improved considerably. Lin Mo himself did not expect it to have such an effect.

Less than ten minutes after the massage, Grandpa Jiang fell asleep. This time, Professor Li didn't go out; instead, he stayed here to help him, wiping his sweat and such.

An hour later, Lin Mo came out covered in sweat, his shirt soaked through.

It has to be said that massage is not something that just anyone can do.

"Xiao Lin, you've worked hard. Have some water and rest," Ms. Jiang said, quickly bringing over a glass of water.

Lin Mo nodded: "Thank you, Auntie!"

"No need to thank me, child. Look how tired you are. Auntie is embarrassed. Since you don't want any gift, Auntie will give you one," Ms. Jiang said.

Indeed, Lin Mo's help last time was all for nothing, and this time it was the same. Although Dr. Li didn't give her any money, she received many other benefits. Only Lin Mo's help was free, especially seeing his appearance made Ms. Jiang feel embarrassed.

"No, no, it's nothing. Sister Yuan has always taken good care of me. Auntie, please don't be so polite. There's really no need," Lin Mo waved his hands repeatedly.

Although the process was quite tiring, he mainly focused on his relationship with Miss Yuan; he wouldn't necessarily care about ordinary people.

Inside the house, Grandpa Jiang also woke up and immediately felt much better.

Everyone was delighted to see this, and after resting for a while, Lin Mo and Professor Li took their leave.

The two got into a car, and Comrade Yuan instructed the driver to take them back.

"Brother, you've worked hard. If there's anything I can do for you in the future, just let me know," Jiang Feng said with a smile, holding up his phone.

Just now, the two added each other on WeChat, and Lin Mo's contacts now include a police officer.
"Okay, Brother Jiang, and Auntie, you can go back now, we're leaving!" Lin Mo said goodbye to everyone, got into the car, and was driven back.

Watching the car disappear from sight, Ms. Jiang said to Mr. Yuan beside her, "Hey, what kind of gift should we prepare for Xiao Lin? We can't let him go to all this trouble for nothing, can we?"

Upon hearing this, Comrade Yuan also seemed a bit troubled: "I'm worried about that too, perhaps..."

As they spoke, the two turned to look at their daughter behind them.

Miss Yuan was playing with the little baby Qianqian when, taking advantage of the little one losing her balance and sitting down, Miss Yuan jumped up and landed over the baby's head.

Miss Yuan: "Wuhu~ Take off!"

Baby: "Wow~~~"

In an instant, everyone was in a flurry of activity trying to soothe the child, especially Yuan Meng's sister-in-law, who was both amused and exasperated. She felt as if she were taking care of two children, and was extremely exhausted.

Grandma Yuan Meng went over and slapped Miss Yuan's bottom twice. Jiang Feng, as the eldest brother, was stopping his grandmother while pointing at his sister, unsure of what to say.

How could such a grown man bully a child? Is this something a normal person would do?
Comrade Lao Yuan:
Ms. Jiang: "Let's forget about it. We can't repay kindness with enmity!"

(End of this chapter)