Accidentally entered a high gate

The newcomer: "..." Could these people be trying to make a comeback after falling on hard times? But even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse. "Wait. I said that to see if you really want to buy, or if you just want to see something good I have. I'm not really selling it for a thousand. A thousand can buy a bracelet."

As he spoke, the man took out the stone he had found. "This piece may not be suitable for making bracelets, but it's perfect for making cabochons. Take a look."

Ma Lifeng took a look. "Your stuff is really good. Name your fair price."

The person who came quoted a price.

Ma Lifeng thought it was alright, so he bought it.

As for whether it's a fair price?

Jade is something that can only be found by chance. Especially jade of imperial quality is even more rare and hard to come by.

Ma Lifeng paid and left with the items.

After Ma Lifeng and his group had walked a distance, the experienced stonecutter looked at the old man who had found the Imperial Purple stone and asked, "Why did you sell it so cheaply? Didn't you say it would cost at least nine hundred?"

The old man who found the imperial purple jade didn't want to sell it cheaply. However, "the news that I found the imperial purple jade has reached the jade factory, and I'm afraid they'll come after me."

"But it doesn't need to be that cheap, does it? Didn't I tell you he shouldn't be short of money?"

"I said the wrong thing when I first arrived. People like them need to be flattered. Also, I want to make a move quickly."

"How did the news spread so fast?"

"What else could it be? I'm just jealous." The old man who found the Imperial Purple jade took a ten-yuan note from the money Ma Lifeng had given him and stuffed it into the old man's hand. "Thanks. Come to my house for drinks tonight."

"What are you doing? We've known each other for so many years!"

"Let's keep things separate. If it weren't for you, I don't know when I would have been able to sell it. That stuff can't be eaten or drunk."

"Alright."

"Come to my place for drinks tonight."

"it is good."

The old man who found the imperial purple jade chatted with the old man who was breaking stones for a while before leaving.

On the other side, after leaving the place where the stones were being quarried, Ma Lifeng, along with Wanwan, Yanbang, Yanmin, and Xiao Zhang, went to the street where small items were sold and scoured it before returning to Shenzhen.

There are people here who specialize in picking up scraps.

After finding them, they are processed into smaller items and sold.

Of course, some people might resell it, just like the old man who found the Imperial Purple.

After returning to Shenzhen, Ma Lifeng summoned the people who had stayed behind to protect Su Jingyu and Zheng Chunfang. "Come on, everyone pick a stone. If you choose a good one, make something small for your mother and wife. If you choose an ordinary stone but have enough money, come buy it from me. I bought a bunch of small things. Come on, come on."

There are also people mining stones in Shenzhen, but not as many as those in the jade factories.

Those who stayed in Shenzhen: "..." Brother Ma is so good to them! "Brother Ma, we won't choose him."

"Choose! Xiao Zhang and the others have already made their choices."

Those who remained in Shenzhen saw that Ma Lifeng genuinely wanted them to choose, so they did. "Thank you, Brother Ma."

"Brother Ma should thank you. Without you, Brother Ma wouldn't dare to go wherever he wants."

After dinner, Ma Lifeng took out the Imperial Purple pastry. "This should make five egg noodles. You, my sister-in-law, my second sister-in-law, my wife, and my daughter will each have one."

Su Jingyu looked at them and thought she could make five. "Okay. School starts soon, shouldn't you guys go back?"

"Hmm. Are you sure you can manage here alone?"

"Okay. I'll go back once your Brother Liu and Brother Zhao have gotten the hang of things." The people Su Jingyu mentioned were all subordinates of Ma Lixing and Ma Lihan, all of whom had been discharged due to injuries and were not doing well. "When are you going back? Before you go back, go to Brother He's house for a meal. Brother He has come several times."

"Then let's do it the day after tomorrow."

"it is good."

Ma Lifeng took Zheng Chunfang and their three children to He Jingyao's house for a meal before returning to Beijing.

After returning to Beijing, the five of them washed up and rested for a little over an hour before going to pick up Xiao Yanchuan from kindergarten. Kindergarten doesn't have a summer vacation.

At noon, as soon as Xiao Yanchuan came out of the kindergarten, he saw his father and mother, his older sister, his older brother and his second older brother all there to pick him up.

Xiao Yanchuan's eyes instantly crinkled with laughter.

Little Yan Chuan charged towards Ma Lifeng, Zheng Chunfang, and Wanwan like a small cannonball. "Father, Mother, Eldest Sister, Eldest Brother, Second Brother, you're back? I missed you all so much. Did you miss me?"

"I've thought about it!"

Xiao Yanchuan's eyes curved even more.

Other children: "..." When will his parents and his older siblings be able to come and pick him up together?

After Xiao Yanchuan ran over, Ma Lifeng and the others surrounded him.

Xiao Yanchuan was even happier. "Dad, Mom, eldest sister, eldest brother, second brother, I've been very good at home."

Kindergarten teacher: "..." Who says they miss their grandpa every few days?

Ma Lifeng picked up Xiao Yanchuan and placed him on his shoulder. "We've been very well-behaved outside. Let's go home."

"Okay!"

Ma Jingshan could see his grandson smiling like a silly little fool from afar.

Ma Jingshan: "..." With the way he coaxes his youngest son and daughter-in-law, his youngest granddaughter, and his fifth and sixth grandsons, it would be strange if his youngest grandson didn't become a little fool!

He had just finished thinking when Xiao Yanchuan saw him. "Grandpa! My dad, my mom, my eldest sister, my eldest brother, and my second brother are back. They came to pick me up. They said they missed me."

You silly little thing! "Are you happy now?"

"happy!"

Back home, Zheng Chunfang, Wanwan, Yan Bang, and Yan Min took Xiao Yanchuan to see the gifts they had brought back for him.

Ma Lifeng then took out the two sets of jade jewelry that Meng Jinyuan had given him. Ma Lifeng explained what had happened. "Take these and hand them over. He only gave them to you because of you."

Ma Jingshan glanced at it. "Are you willing to part with it?"

Ma Lifeng rolled his eyes. "I'm not stupid."

"He Jingyao has consulted with the authorities."

Ma Lifeng rolled his eyes again. "Are you ever going to stop? I grew up listening to military songs. Fine, you can stay here by yourself. I'm going to play with my precious little son."

After saying that, Ma Lifeng was about to leave.

Ma Jingshan took two pieces of paper out of his pocket and handed them to Ma Lifeng. "I'd like to hand them in."

After looking at the jewelry, Ma Lifeng put it away. "Since the higher-ups won't let me hand it in, then I won't. I'm going to talk to my Bao..."

What are your plans after graduation?

Ma Lifeng: "..." Why is his dad asking this? He still has two years until graduation.

Ma Lifeng sidled up to Ma Jingshan with a grin and asked, "Dad, did you suddenly realize that your youngest son, that is, me, might be capable of doing this?"

Ma Jingshan: "..." His youngest son's behavior was really not the kind of person who could get Meng Jinyuan to double his investment with just a few words. "It wasn't me who discovered it, it was the big leader who discovered it. The big leader said you always think about the country. He said you didn't just throw Meng Jinyuan's son out directly because you wanted Meng Jinyuan to invest more. He said you're good at going with the flow, good at leveraging power, and that you're a talent."

Ma Lifeng: "..." He thought his father finally had time to think about him. "The big boss is really amazing."

"Do you even need to tell me? What do you want to do after graduation?"

"I want to be the township head."

Ma Jingshan: "..." He really didn't understand his youngest son. "You want to climb the ladder step by step?"

"Um."

"The top leader wants you to go to Shenzhen. He said you have both ability and connections."

Does he have connections? "Is the top leadership planning to promote Shenzhen's experience nationwide?"