The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Fang Yun, who was standing to the side, nodded slightly when she heard this.

While some of these antique connoisseurs may be genuinely cultured, most are merely pretentious individuals. Their choice of such an old shop is simply to highlight their status and showcase their refined taste.

Of course, Fang Yun didn't really care about this, just like people who go to tombs don't care whether it's a big tomb or a small tomb.

As long as it's an ancient tomb, you can always find something valuable there, instead of being picky.

Chapter 409 Industry Professionals

"By the way, Brother Fang, I noticed you seemed quite knowledgeable about antiques before. They might bring some of their collections to exchange today. If you see anything you like, I can help you buy it."

When she said the last word, Li Jiaying lowered her head slightly, looking rather embarrassed.

"There's no need for Miss Li to worry about that. I can certainly afford it. Thank you for your kindness, Miss Li."

Fang Yun refused, neither too firmly nor too softly. For him, it was best to avoid any entanglement with the Li family for now.

The car maintained a steady speed, and after entering the city of Guangling and then turning into a small alley, the antique-style building of Jixiangju finally appeared in front of everyone.

This is a seven-story pavilion with carved beams and painted rafters, reminiscent of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Before entering the pavilion, there was a small courtyard outside, where a young woman in a long gown was smiling and welcoming guests at the outer gate.

"This place is quite elegant." It has to be said that although Fang Yun has been to many unique hotels, this one is one of the better-built.

Guangling City already has a certain reputation, so the restaurants that can be considered upscale here are bound to be good.

"It's been a long time since I've been here. When I came back this time, I found that many places have changed a lot."

Li Jiaying glanced at the attic a few more times, her eyes thoughtful.

"In the Seeking Phoenix Hall, Miss Li, I'll take you up there now."

The store's lobby manager and his family recognized Li Jiaying as soon as they arrived.

Although Li Jiaying is a high-ranking young lady from a prominent family in Guangling, the manager was still able to recognize her at a glance after so many years, which shows that he has a knack for handling interpersonal relationships.

Because the original loft design was preserved, there was no elevator installed inside. Everyone had to follow the manager up floor by floor, and soon they reached the fourth floor.

The Seeking Phoenix Hall is located here.

When the door to the Seeking Phoenix Hall private room was opened, there was a screen separating the room from the phoenixes inside. The screen was decorated with a group of huge phoenixes, all hand-carved, and looked exquisite.

"Wow, this private room is so beautiful!" Chen Xiaonan couldn't help but exclaim.

The people in the private room heard the sound and looked over. When they saw Li Jiaying appear, a look of joy appeared on their faces.

Li Jiaying is quite famous in their circle, although most of it is due to her status as the daughter of the Li family. However, in this era, status is a symbol of power.

Li Jiaying is also very beautiful and has always been a hot topic of discussion in the industry. If anyone can win over Li Jiaying, they will definitely become famous in the industry.

When people saw that Li Jiaying was accompanied by a pretty girl, many shrugged slightly. Even if they couldn't win over Li Jiaying, winning over this female companion seemed pretty good.

But when they saw Fang Yun appear at the end, with a faint smile on his face, their expressions immediately changed.

"Who is this person? How come he's with Jiaying?"

Many people were suspicious. They had never seen Li Jiaying with a man before, so why was she bringing one today? What kind of signal was she trying to send?

Many people whispered amongst themselves, hoping to glean some useful information from others, but it was clear that none of them knew much.

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"It shouldn't be that kind of relationship. Look at that kid, he's wearing cheap clothes and his shoes are inexpensive. He doesn't seem like someone from Guangling. Li Jiaying shouldn't be in contact with him."

"Could it be some distant cousin of Jiaying?" someone guessed.

This explanation seems reasonable. After all, the Li family is so large that it's normal for them to have some distant relatives. Besides, Li Jiaying was accompanied by another person, who might also be her relative.

Thinking this way, many people's expressions immediately improved. As long as it wasn't that kind of relationship, everything was fine.

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"Don't you know that Miss Li Jiaying went to a place called something like 'Mountain' with Grandpa Li some time ago? I've forgotten the exact name, but it was definitely in the mountains."

“Look at that kid’s outfit, he looks like someone who digs caves in the mountains.”

Once someone mentioned it, quite a few people remembered that it was common knowledge that Grandpa Li liked to go to those deep mountains to plant flowers and grow grass, so it was only natural for Li Jiaying to go with him.

Looking at it this way, it's not impossible that Li Jiaying met this guy in the mountains and countryside.

Thinking of this, everyone felt a surge of anger, but they couldn't lash out at the moment. Let's hear what Li Jiaying has to say next.

"Everyone, this is Chen Xiaonan, my good friend. This...this is also a good friend I met in Wuliu Town, you can call him..."

"Just call me Fang Yun," Fang Yun said calmly.

It would be ridiculous for Li Jiaying to be called a master by these people. That's why she preemptively said it herself.

Chapter 410 No Waves Without Wind

"You're Fang Yun?"

Suddenly someone asked a question.

Fang Yun looked at the person, but found the face unfamiliar, so he asked in surprise, "You recognize me?"

The man shook his head and said, "I don't know you. I'm just curious who gave you so much face to come here."

Although this person was seated off-center, everyone attending this gathering was either wealthy or powerful, and he was no ordinary person.

It can't be said that this person was reckless in saying this, because he had been observing Fang Yun the whole time he came in.

When he noticed that Fang Yun was dressed casually and that her relationship with Li Jiaying didn't seem very close, he was able to roughly determine Fang Yun's identity.

He was probably just a friend that Li Jiaying didn't really know, someone she brought along because of some minor connection. And Li Jiaying is someone who's easily swayed, so she just brought him along without much thought.

However, Li Jiaying thought it was fine to bring it over, but the others didn't think so.

They would not allow someone of such a high social standing to dine with them; it would be a disgrace to them.

"What do you mean, Liu Shi? If you can come, why can't we?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jiaying became angry and immediately retorted.

This Liu Shi's family also deals in antiques, making him more professional than the previous two, who were just doing it as a hobby to earn money and for entertainment.

Liu Shi's family, however, is a family of antique dealers, and many treasures have come from his home.

Today, Liu's Antiques is a well-known and prominent business in Guangling City, ranking among the top in the antique industry.

As for the new generation of Liu's Antiques, Liu Shi is not very old yet, but he is already quite well-known in the industry.

“Miss Li, I’m not talking about you, I’m talking about the man following behind you.”

"Of course you can take your seat, we have no objection to that. But as for him... let him eat downstairs, we'll arrange the food for him."

Just like someone who goes out with a driver and servants, such a person is not allowed to sit at the table.

Since Li Jiaying doesn't know, then they should remind her.

“Yes, Miss Li, I think Liu Shi is right. Even if you force him to sit here, he probably won’t feel comfortable.”

Fang Yun stood to the side and finally understood that these people were discussing his identity and trying to find a way to get him to leave.

Of course, Fang Yun also knew Li Jiaying's temper; the more someone ordered her around, the less likely she was to listen.

Therefore, if you want some peace and quiet, it's best to leave on your own.

"Miss Li, since that's what they say, then forget it. I'm not really in the mood for food right now. I'll just find something to fill my stomach."

Fang Yun really didn't want to get entangled with these people, and of course, he also gave up any thought of communicating with them. Since they didn't want this opportunity, he was too lazy to stick around anymore.

"How can we do that? You're my guest. Are we just going to leave after they say a few words?"

Li Jiaying wanted to argue her point, but Chen Xiaonan, who had just been sighing, suddenly had a dark cloud over her face.

"Since they don't welcome us, let's leave and eat elsewhere. Jiaying, we came here with you anyway, so you can stay for the meal. Brother Fang and I will go out together..."

Upon hearing this, the group suddenly said, "Hey, little girl, you can stay. We've given you permission."

"Yes, you can stay without any problem. We've already arranged for someone to find you a seat. Fang Yun can leave on his own."

Chen Xiaonan shook her head in disgust, when suddenly someone sneered, "Little girl, it's an honor for you to sit here this time. Do you know how difficult it is for ordinary people to attend a gathering like this?"

"You're being given this opportunity today, so you need to make the most of it."

The speaker was Bu Xing, the manager of Qianyi Cloth Shop. He was in his forties and considered a successful middle-aged man. It was rumored that his family assets were at least several billion.

At this moment, there was a different meaning in his eyes when he looked at Chen Xiaonan. Although he was old, there were still young girls who wanted to get close to him one after another.

Chen Xiaonan's outstanding temperament set her apart from the others, which is why she relented and began to consider taking action.

Chen Xiaonan was about to speak when she realized that the people who ate in such an elegant place must be nice people, but she never expected it to be like this.

Disappointed, and hearing these words, Chen Xiaonan's anger flared up, and her temper immediately flared up. If anyone dared to provoke her again at this moment, she might even resort to violence.

Just as she was about to speak, a hand patted her shoulder from behind, signaling her to stand aside.

Fang Yun, who had just stepped out of the way, suddenly changed his mind about leaving.

He hadn't originally intended to interact with the people from Guangling, but now he found himself with no choice but to.

Chapter 411 Competition

My first reason for coming to Guangling was to understand the situation here so I could make my next plans.

The people in Guangling are quite different, which makes Fang Yun want to take a closer look.