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Of course, Jiang Jingsheng is also a cunning old fox. It’s not out of the question that he would choose to rely on his grandson Jiang Jun after realizing his strength. Even so, when it comes to matters opposing the Qin family, he wouldn’t dare let Jiang Jun take the lead. The Jiang family lacks the strength of someone like Jiang Jun; thus, the Qin family is not to be underestimated.
Bringing Jiang Jun into the fold to work for the Qin family has another effect: it sows discord between the Jiang family and other factions. For instance, during the recent consolidation of the national clothing market, the Wan family received full support from the Jiang family, while the only opponent, Yang Zhao, was sacrificed.
Jiang Jun is Yang Zhao's son, and with just a little push from him, the cooperation between the Jiang family and the Wan family has been completely disrupted. In the future, there will surely be more drama between the Jiang family and the Wan family. Jiang Jun will undoubtedly seek revenge against the Wan family, who will also view him as part of the Jiang family. Thus… heh heh, I, the Qin family, will just sit back and reap the benefits!
"Indeed, Old Qin, how could I be so familiar with my grandson?"
Old Qin was pondering this when another voice chimed in. It was Hu Yina.
"This grandson of yours is remarkable; very outstanding!" Old Qin seemed to answer a different question.
"Outstanding?" Jiang Jingsheng couldn't help but smile bitterly. He took a wooden box from his wife's hands and presented it to Old Qin. "This empty wooden box is what my outstanding grandson Jiang Jun gave me for my birthday! Old Qin, please evaluate his excellent performance!"
Everyone turned to look at Old Qin, thinking that he had just defended Jiang Jun; let’s see how he explains this now.
Old Qin was momentarily taken aback; how could a birthday gift be an empty wooden box? That would surely offend the elders!
However, Old Qin believed that there must be a reason for Jiang Jun to present such an item. He hesitated to speak and decided to examine the box first.
It was a golden-yellow wooden box. Hmm, it felt nice! The surface was delicate; Old Qin ran his fingers over it and found it smooth with a warm, jade-like texture.
Upon closer inspection, he brought it to his nose and sniffed it—ah, fragrant! A smile spread across his face.
"Jiang Lao, congratulations! This wooden box is made of Agarwood and is considered a rare treasure!"
Agarwood? A rare treasure? Did he hear that right? Everyone's mouths dropped open in disbelief!
Agarwood is one of the most precious woods in the world—solid in texture and beautiful in grain. Many people know this, but few have actually seen it.
"Agarwood? Old Qin, you must be mistaken!" Jiang Jingsheng found it hard to believe as well.
"Look!" Old Qin leaned closer to Jiang Jingsheng and pointed at the box. "The grain on this surface is dense; the black lines are clear and well-defined, resembling crab claws—though irregular, they are by no means chaotic. This is a unique pattern of Agarwood. Doesn’t such flowing grain evoke a sense of beauty in motion?"
Jiang Jingsheng looked closely; indeed, it was as he said! He had been too angry earlier to pay attention!
"And now, feel it with your hands! What does it feel like?"
Jiang Jingsheng took the box and began to examine it carefully with his hands.
"It feels great—very smooth and warm!" Jiang Jingsheng used "very" three times to describe this sensation!
"Exactly! The wood of Agarwood is extremely fine-grained, which makes its surface very smooth. Additionally, Agarwood has a high oil content of about 27%, which gives it that warm feeling when touched!"
Jiang Jingsheng nodded in agreement.
"Take another whiff!"
Jiang Jingsheng sniffed again, and indeed, it smelled wonderful!
"The scent of the Agarwood is quite distinct, rich yet subtle; over time, this fragrance will gradually fade. Unless the surface is scraped, the aroma will re-emerge. This wooden box has endured for over a hundred years and still retains its fragrance. What does this indicate? It shows that the box is made from an exceptionally rare old material. Only under such circumstances can the scent be so rich and enduring."
Jiang Jingsheng nodded again, his delight evident.
"This wooden box is indeed a treasure made from ancient Agarwood!"
What? A real treasure? Upon hearing Old Master Jiang's affirmation, everyone erupted in astonishment! How did Jiang Jun stumble upon such a gem?
Jiang Guangming felt despair; how could the old man deal with this kid now?
"Xiao Jun, I misjudged you! Where did you get this treasure?" Jiang Jingsheng, despite knowing he had been proven wrong, had to apologize to Jiang Jun while also wondering where he had acquired such a treasure.
Yes, how did he get it? Everyone was curious.
Old Qin was also eager to know; he looked at Jiang Jun.
"I bought it," Jiang Jun replied simply and nonchalantly.
Bought it? How much did that cost?
"Oh, where did you buy it? How much did you spend?" This time it was Old Qin asking on behalf of everyone.
"I bought it from Ningzhou Noble Gift Shop. It cost 1.88 million!"
1.88 million? My goodness! Aside from Old Qin and Old Master Jiang, everyone gasped in disbelief! But upon reflection, since it was an extraordinary treasure, such a price seemed reasonable.
Jiang Guangming and the old man's daughter and son-in-law were left speechless! Compared to the 1.88 million gift, those gifts worth thousands like ginseng and jade necklaces were nothing!
"Jiang Jun, I don't believe you bought this; where did you get so much money? You must have just stumbled upon it at a street stall!" The speaker was Jiang Jingsheng's eldest son-in-law. Jiang Jun should refer to him as Uncle Father. As the eldest son-in-law, he was expected to give the most valuable gifts; now comparing his offerings to Jiang Jun's left him feeling inadequate and incredulous. Moreover, like most others, he believed Jiang Jun must be quite poor and couldn't possibly afford such an amount!
"Yeah, where did you get all that money?" Others also hoped that Jiang Jun was merely lucky and didn't have the means or desire to purchase such a treasure!
Jiang Jun sneered inwardly but remained silent. He deliberately took his time pulling out a receipt from his pocket.
"Grandpa, Grandma, take a look at this receipt!"
Hu Yina took it over; indeed, it was a receipt from Ningzhou Noble Gift Shop. The amount stated was 1.88 million, with "wooden box" listed in the item description. She held up the receipt for everyone to see.
"This is the receipt for the wooden box; the amount is 1.88 million—no mistake about it!"
What? He really bought such an expensive gift! This proved that Jiang Jun not only had good intentions but also possessed the means! The key question remained: where did his wealth come from?
"Jiang Jun, how did you come into so much money?" This time it was the son-in-law who shouted. This Jiang Jun, whom everyone looked down upon, actually bought such an expensive gift for the old man, which was truly hard to believe; his money might not have come from a legitimate source.
Jiang Jingsheng and his wife Hu Yina also turned to look at Jiang Jun.
"I'll answer that question!" The old man said. "Not long ago, I transferred my Jiahua Clothing Company to Jiang Jun!" It was naturally Old Qin who spoke.
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