I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 590 - 430 Found_2

It was understandable that He Youling would personally come to him for the chance to live a couple more years.

But Xia Liang hadn’t expected to be found so quickly. The He Family’s influence in Haojiang was truly extraordinary. Knowing He Youling had come to ask for a favor, Xia Liang saw no need for pleasantries.

"Please, Elder He, don’t do that. A junior like me doesn’t deserve this."

Patting He Youling’s shoulder, Xia Liang simply smiled and walked away to continue browsing the items in the jewelry store. He didn’t take He Youling’s outstretched hand, and his casual dismissal left everyone stunned.

Everyone stared, their ears ringing. That’s He Youling! How could you just leave him hanging? And you even patted his shoulder? In all of Haojiang, only He Youling patted others on the shoulder; no one ever dared to pat his. This kid must be insane!

Wu Tong managed a smile, suppressing his own shock as he took He Youling’s hand and helped him up. He then glanced at He Youling and He Xiaojun. Yet, their expressions suggested they found nothing amiss, as if Xia Liang’s behavior was perfectly acceptable.

As Xia Liang walked away, He Youling immediately moved to follow him. Qin Cheng, who had witnessed the entire exchange, turned a shade paler than the whitest pearl in the store.

He Xiaojun slowly approached Qin Cheng and spoke softly. "Did you just provoke Master Xia?" He had seen Qin Cheng arguing with Xia Liang before they even entered the store, and now he had come to ask.

"Y-Yes, I think so... I... I was just joking." Qin Cheng felt as if he had to squeeze the words from his throat. His back was already drenched in a cold sweat.

Hearing this, He Xiaojun gave a cold laugh. "Very good."

Before Qin Cheng could ask what he meant, He Xiaojun stated coldly, "From this moment on, the He Family will have no relationship with the Qin Family."

BOOM. Qin Cheng’s mind went blank. Seeing He Youling’s earlier deference to Xia Liang, he finally understood he had caused a catastrophic disaster. After all, the Qin family’s relationship with the He Family was excellent. He thought they would have to pay a steep price to make amends, but he never imagined this. The He Family was actually severing all ties with the Qin Family over a young man in his twenties. The nearby staff and managers had also overheard He Xiaojun’s declaration.

The shock on their faces was just as profound as Qin Cheng’s, though they lacked his utter despair. Qin Cheng swallowed hard and collapsed to the floor. He knew his family had been able to quietly engage in some gray-area industries precisely because of the He Family’s protection. Without that shield, most of the Qin Family would likely be arrested.

Looking at He Xiaojun, Qin Cheng murmured, "Is... is this Elder He’s decision as well?"

He Xiaojun opened his mouth to reply, but before he could, Xia Liang’s voice drifted over from across the room. Xia Liang pointed at Qin Cheng and asked He Youling, who was following behind him, "That kid over there? Do you know him?"

He Youling shot a cold glance at Qin Cheng and replied, "He’s from the Qin Family of Haojiang. He has nothing to do with us."

He Youling had answered for He Xiaojun. Hearing those words, a single thought consumed Qin Cheng. It’s over. Everything is over.

Wu Tong and the other managers and clerks in the store had also heard He Youling’s declaration. They were shocked. It was one thing for He Xiaojun to say it, but for Elder He Youling himself to personally disavow the Qin Family was astounding. Without the Qin Family’s assistance, the He Family would lose at least over a thousand Yuan in assets. And they were doing this simply because the eldest young master of the Qin Family had offended a young man! If word got out, few in Haojiang would believe it. How could a businessman possibly make such an incredible and illogical trade-off?

After asking his question, Xia Liang fell silent again.

Standing behind him, He Youling felt a wave of tension, unsure of what to say. From Xia Liang’s attitude, he clearly dislikes people who displease him. If I accidentally say the wrong thing and offend him, forget extending my life by a few years, I might not live much longer at all! This fear left He Youling frozen in place, not knowing how to proceed.

Meanwhile, a manager who had been watching from a distance recalled Xia Liang’s interest in the most expensive bracelet in the store’s history. Gritting his teeth, he walked over to He Youling and whispered something in his ear.

Hearing the manager’s words, He Youling’s eyes lit up as if he’d had an epiphany. He let out a quiet sigh of relief. He had thought Xia Liang was ignoring him solely because of Qin Cheng, but now it seemed there was another reason.

Having cleared his thoughts, He Youling finally spoke. "Grand Master Xia?"

"Yes?" Xia Liang replied without turning his head.

He Youling gave the manager a meaningful look. The manager hurried back to his office to get the keys for the bulletproof glass case containing the ’Garden of Jade’ bracelet. He Youling then continued speaking to Xia Liang.

"This is our first time meeting. I heard that Master Xia is fond of bracelets, and it just so happens that I recently acquired a special one for this store. If you like it, Grand Master Xia, please accept it. Consider it a token of my gratitude for you saving my youngest son."

At these words, the corners of Xia Liang’s mouth slowly curved into a smile, and he finally turned to look at He Youling.

Not far away, He Xiaojun also bowed respectfully. Xia Liang gave him a slight nod in return, his demeanor no longer as cold as before.

He Youling took a deep breath, relieved that his approach was working. An excited glint also appeared in He Xiaojun’s eyes as he gazed at Xia Liang. After the events of yesterday, he was filled with curiosity about Xia Liang and had countless questions, but he didn’t know where to begin. Besides, with his father right there beside Xia Liang, it wasn’t his place to interrupt. As for Wu Tong, with both the elder and younger masters of the He family present, she had even less of an opportunity to speak and could only watch from a distance.

Across the room, the manager returned, having unlocked the glass case. He carefully carried the bracelet—valued at one hundred Yuan—over to Xia Liang.

Xia Liang took the bracelet without ceremony and began to play with it in his hand. It was exquisitely translucent, dazzling brilliantly as it caught the light. It almost seemed to exude a faint, ethereal mist.

"It truly is a fine piece," Xia Liang commented, before asking, "Aren’t you planning to auction this bracelet, Elder He?"

"No, no, not at all." He Youling shook his head emphatically. "From this moment on, this bracelet belongs to you, Grand Master Xia."

Xia Liang laughed and, without refusing, slipped the bracelet onto his wrist. He genuinely liked it and thought he could enchant it and give it to that girl, Xi Yiqian. Even if He Youling had put it up for auction, Xia Liang would have bought it anyway, though that would have been far more troublesome.

Seeing Xia Liang accept the gift, He Youling breathed another sigh of relief, his expression softening considerably. With the jade bracelet on his wrist, Xia Liang’s aura seemed to subtly intensify. Xia Liang already carried the air of a reclusive master, and the bracelet looked perfectly natural on him, as if it were forged for him alone.

After inspecting the bracelet for another moment, Xia Liang spoke again. "I hear your health hasn’t been good, Elder He, and that you haven’t been out and about for a long time. I assume that going to all this trouble to find me today wasn’t just to say thank you, was it?"

Xia Liang’s words echoed in the quiet store. He Youling swallowed nervously. He did indeed have another request for Xia Liang, but he was a little hesitant to ask directly.

"After hearing of your deeds, Master Xia, I’ve become extremely curious," he said, choosing his words carefully. "Besides thanking you, I was hoping to invite you, Grand Master Xia, to my home for a simple meal."