Chapter 93: Encounter with the Daughter Kingdom

He placed his large hand on his sister‑in‑law's willow‑like waist, slipped off the strap of her pure‑white suspender top, and, amid her suppressed moan, launched an even hotter offensive.

The atmosphere in the bedroom kept heating up, and his sister‑in‑law's noble‑looking face gradually grew flushed.

In her peach‑blossom eyes, rippling water reflected, as if the glimmer were about to spill over.

"Rascal… um… if I'd known earlier… um… I would have kept my guard against you."

She pressed both hands on Xu Yuexin's shoulder; though the gesture was clearly a refusal, her total weakness made it seem like a welcome.

"You can't defend yourself."

Xu Yuexin planted a kiss on her cheek and let his hips drop down.

The bedroom instantly filled with a gorgeous hue.

……

After a long while, Xu Yuexin lay on the bed, cradling his sister‑in‑law, whose fragrant shoulders were exposed, while her scent filled the air.

"Let go of me."

After their breathing steadied, Chen Yixue pushed Xu Yuexin outward and said, "I'm leaving."

Recalling everything that had just happened, she felt a wave of genuine shame.

She actually with her brother‑in‑law…

Xu Yuexin didn't stop her, loosened his arm, and said, "Come again next time."

"I still want a next time."

Chen Yixue first gave him a cold stare, then after a moment her voice softened a bit, "Think about it, this time was a mistake from the start."

"We can't keep making the same mistake."

Xu Yuexin didn't answer right away; after Chen Yixue hurriedly dressed, he slapped her raised butt and said, "Make the best of the mistake, enjoy it."

"Be serious!"

Chen Yixue, both embarrassed and angry, quickly slipped away, "I don't want the money; if it's insufficient I'll figure it out myself."

"I'll be traveling out of town for a breather later, so don't look for me."

The sister‑in‑law's behavior left Xu Yuexin somewhat astonished.

At the same time, he couldn't help but hold her in higher regard.

She truly is an arrogant woman.

Xu Yuexin took a moment to accept the fact, then leisurely rose from the bed.

"Oh, if you don't want it, then don't."

Xu Yuexin said calmly, "But you have to tell me where you're going to have fun."

"Go to Tianjin, then to Hu Hai."

Chen Yixue hurriedly said, and, with a shoulder bag on her back, walked away quickly.

Xu Yuexin didn't keep her in sight the whole time.

Anyway, he had already taken her body once today…

Given his sister‑in‑law's temperament, such a reaction wasn't surprising.

She wants to leave, he doesn't need to stop her; they'll still interact later.

As long as they still meet, there's a chance.

A few days later, Xu Yuexin received a remittance.

The sequel of Great Ming 1566, 507,000 words, passed the Chief Editor's review at People's Literature and was paid at the rate of 7 yuan per thousand characters.

The total fee was 3,549 yuan; according to Wang Chaoyin's statement in the accompanying letter, this set the highest single‑payment record since People's Literature's founding.

Xu Yuexin finished collecting the money, tucked it into the inner pocket of his coat, and left the post office.

On his way home, Xu Yuexin met Zhu Chen again.

He saw Zhu Chen holding a poetry collection, reading it with relish; her dignified, beautiful face was full of immersion, and she didn't even look at the road.

As she passed by Xu Yuexin, Zhu Chen accidentally brushed his shoulder, causing the poetry book in her hand to fall.

"Sorry, comrade, I wasn't watching where I was going."

Zhu Chen, as if waking from a dream, quickly apologized to Xu Yuexin.

"It's fine, didn't it hurt you?"

Xu Yuexin helped her pick up the poetry collection, brushed off the dust, and handed it back.

"Thank you, it's not painful."

Zhu Chen shook her head, tucked the poetry book into her arms, and curiously examined Xu Yuexin, "Excuse me, comrade, do you live here? I don't think I've seen you before."

"I moved here in the summer."

Xu Yuexin said, "I'm in Building 9, which building are you in?"

"I'm in Building 11; we're not far apart."

Hearing she was a neighbor, Zhu Chen's attitude immediately became a bit friendlier, "Are you still studying?"

"Yes, I'm studying at Yanda."

"Ah, Yanda?"

Hearing that, Zhu Chen looked at Xu Yuexin, her gaze changing.

She is a working‑class and peasant university student, envying someone like Xu Yuexin who entered higher education through the College Entrance Exam.

Moreover, Xu Yuexin attends the top university.

During the idle chat, the two arrived at the foot of Xu Yuexin's building.

"This is my home."

Xu Yuexin waved to Zhu Chen and said, "We'll talk again next time."

"Hmm, see you next time."

Zhu Chen showed a faint smile and said.

A few days later, Xu Yuexin's application to go to Hong Kong was approved, and Chen Yixue also began traveling at that time.

After learning the news, Qiao Qiao made a request to Xu Yuexin: "You two should buy a ticket together, so you can look after her on the way."

Thus, Xu Yuexin, obeying his daughter‑in‑law's order, bought adjacent Hard Seats with Chen Yixue.

Since that day, the two have never met.

When she saw Xu Yuexin again on the train, Chen Yixue pretended to be carefree on the surface, but was actually feeling awkward.

Xu Yuexin was indeed relaxed, cracking sunflower seeds and peeling apples the whole way, never stopping his mouth.

"Do you want to eat?"

Xu Yuexin handed the half‑sliced apple to Chen Yixue and said.

Chen Yixue avoided his gaze, blocked it with her hand and said, "No, I'm not hungry."

She was originally trying to avoid Xu Yuexin, but didn't expect her sister to enthusiastically arrange the two of them to travel together.

What you fear really shows up.

Seeing Xu Yuexin makes Chen Yixue recall that day's experience, feeling her skin heat up and her heart race.

She never imagined in her dreams that one day she would do that kind of thing with Xu Yuexin.

"Oh, just eat it yourself if you're hungry."

Xu Yuexin had no intention of persuading her and ate the half apple himself.

After the train arrived in Tianjin, Chen Yixue got off, and Xu Yuexin helped her unload the large luggage.

"If you want to find me, send a telegram to this address."

Xu Yuexin wrote Lin Qingxia's home address on a piece of paper and handed it to Chen Yixue.

He still wasn't sure where he would live after arriving in Xiangjiang, so he first gave the acquaintance's address to Da Yizi.

Chen Yixue hesitated briefly, then took the note.

After she got off, Xu Yuexin, just like the last time he went to Xiangjiang, first took a train to Guangzhou Station, then transferred to Kowloon.

Before boarding the train to Kowloon, Xu Yuexin sent a telegram to Lin Qingxia, informing her of his arrival time.

The train clattered forward, and after arriving in Kowloon, Xu Yuexin walked out of the station and saw a tall figure wearing large sunglasses at the exit.

"Come this way."

Lin Qingxia, also seeing Xu Yuexin through her sunglasses, smiled and waved at him.

Xu Yuexin knew Lin Qingxia didn't want to be recognized, so he hurried over.

"Long time no see."

After meeting, Lin Qingxia said to Xu Yuexin, "What made you think of Xiangjiang?"

"I have something to handle; I'll tell you later."

"Okay, my car is across the street."

The two hurried out of the train station plaza and got into Lin Qingxia's Mercedes.

"Now can you tell me what it is?"

After starting the car, Lin Qingxia asked Xu Yuexin.

"I want to do a bit of Silver business."

Xu Yuexin replied honestly, saying he had a matter behind him that needed Lin Qingxia's help.

"Oh? Silver, I've heard many people have been dealing with it lately."

"But I think the price is already high now, and the market risk is huge."

"The bigger the storm, the pricier the fish. This risk is worth taking."

Xu Yuexin said with conviction. The Silver market situation in the second half of 1979 had been ongoing for a while.

Many people felt in November and December that the market stayed at a high level, the risk was too great, so they chose to exit, and Silver prices accordingly fell.

Little did they know… the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in January of the following year drove Silver prices to an unprecedented level.

To others it now looks like a mountain peak, but to Xu Yuexin it is currently a valley bottom!

"The bigger the storm, the pricier the fish?"

Lin Qingxia repeated it with interest, savoring the meaning.

In her impression, there seemed to be such a thing. Every typhoon season, fresh fish at supermarkets would rise in price.

Perhaps Xu Sheng this time truly has a chance to make money on Silver?

Lin Qingxia thought to herself, deciding to watch and see.

The car ride from Kowloon to Fei E Shan takes 30 minutes; halfway through, Lin Qingxia mentioned her recent business situation to him.

"You suggested I get into martial arts films? I told the director your suggestion."

"The director fully agrees with your idea and thinks you have great insight."

"Maybe next year you'll be able to see the martial arts film I shoot."

"Alright, if it's not introduced to the mainland then I'll come to Xiangjiang to watch."

Hearing Xu Yuexin's words, Lin Qingxia smiled, "Thanks for the support; I'll work hard to make the film look good."

"Make it worth your ticket price."

Lin Qingxia's mansion consists of three villas, with a walled garden outside.

Each villa has a gray stone‑panel façade, looking refined and austere, while the garden beyond reveals a different world.

Roses, hybrid tea roses, peonies… the garden is filled entirely with warm‑toned flowers, creating a very cozy atmosphere.

After getting off, Xu Yuexin walked with Lin Qingxia into the central villa and chatted with her beside a marble tabletop coffee table.

As they chatted, Xu Yuexin explained his purpose to Lin Qingxia.

"Customs limit the amount of cash one can carry, and currently our place and Xiangjiang are not financially interconnected."

"So this time I'm investing in Silver and need the help of you, Miss Lin the heroine. Of course, I won't borrow your money for free."

"Help? Is fifty thousand enough?"

Lin Qingxia asked cheerfully.

"Fifty thousand is sufficient. If you trust my judgment, you can give me some more money, and I'm sure I can help you make a profit."

"Consider it a token of gratitude to you."

Hearing Xu Yuexin's suggestion, Lin Qingxia thought for a moment.

Fifty thousand yuan might be Xu Sheng's entire fortune.

He dares to place such a heavy bet, so he must have his own reasons.

Lin Qingxia thought to herself.

She doesn't understand the Silver market, but she knows Xu Yuexin is a far‑sighted person.

"So confident, huh? Fine, I'll give you seventy thousand yuan, of which twenty thousand will be an investment placed with you."

After thinking it over, Lin Qingxia agreed.

"Hmm, the fifty thousand I mentioned is RMB, not Hong Kong Dollar."

"Okay."

Lin Qingxia promptly replied again, "In a moment we'll go to the Yin Hang and get you a card."

While speaking, Lin Qingxia's face always bore a smile; she admired the daring, gambling spirit Xu Yuexin possessed.

After agreeing, the two left Fei E Shan and headed to Central to open an account for Xu Yuexin at the Standard Chartered Bank.

Xu Yuexin is not a Xiangjiang resident; he needs Lin Qingxia to act as guarantor for him to open the account and get the card.

After the card was issued, Lin Qingxia, according to the Exchange Rate, deposited 100,000 Hong Kong Dollar into his card.

Of that, 80,000 is a loan, which at the Exchange Rate equals 50,000 RMB, and the remaining 20,000 is Lin Qingxia's investment.

After receiving the remittance, Xu Yuexin began drafting an IOU for Lin Qingxia.

"No interest."

As he put pen to paper, Lin Qingxia proactively said, "Talking about this between friends feels too formal."

"Aren't you afraid I might never return to Xiangjiang after this?"

In the VIP Room of the Yin Hang, Xu Yuexin teased.

"Not afraid; this is a Gentlemen's Agreement."

Lin Qingxia smiled brightly.

After finishing the IOU, Xu Yuexin rode in Lin Qingxia's Mercedes to a gold shop to purchase Silver.

Because precious metal prices have surged and plunged this year, the shop was bustling.

The overwhelming majority of customers came to sell Silver, since many well‑known investors and financial experts believe precious metal prices have peaked and should be cashed out promptly.

Consequently, the Silver price began to plunge rapidly.

"Good day, sir. The current Silver price is $20.2 per ounce, equivalent to 102 Hong Kong Dollar per ounce. How many would you like to buy?"

When Xu Yuexin asked about the price, the clerk replied politely.

"I want to buy 4,762 ounces."

Xu Yuexin said calmly.

The big client has arrived.

The clerk's heart leapt with joy, his smile almost blooming.

In a Silver bear market, finding a buyer isn't easy.

The shop now buys Silver without commission; only selling Silver yields commission.

Other customers selling Silver, upon hearing someone purchase on such a large scale, felt very puzzled.

Silver has dropped from $30 to $20, and many review experts say it will keep falling.

What is this brat trying to do, have too much money and nowhere to waste it? Several veteran investors shook their heads, thinking today's youth are too reckless.

Xu Yuexin ignored their reactions, swiped his card cheerfully, and cleared the entire 100,000 Hong Kong Dollar that Lin Qingxia had transferred.

Afterwards, he sold the gold he was carrying to cover upcoming expenses in Xiangjiang.

Lin Qingxia generously contributed; he wants to stay and spend two days with them.

"A lot of people were watching you just now."

While carrying the Silver back to Fei E Shan, Lin Qingxia whispered, "Everyone else is selling, only you are buying."

Xu Yuexin gave a faint smile, "When others are greedy I am fearful; when others are fearful I am greedy."

1986, a Letter from Buffett to Shareholders.

Finally got a copy of old Buffett's letter!

"Hmm? That sentence sounds interesting."

Lin Qingxia tilted her head slightly and asked, "Is that your experience summary, Xu Sheng?"

"I guess so!"

Soon after, the two returned to Lin Qingxia's home, and Xu Yuexin took a copper box filled with Silver from the trunk, trying to carry it inside.

Whoa! How heavy could this be.

Even though Xu Yuexin's strength far exceeds that of ordinary people, his back felt heavy at this moment.

Precious metals differ from ordinary items; they have high density and small volume, with the center of mass concentrated, demanding more strength.

The box Xu Yuexin carries holds two‑thirds of the 4,762 ounces of Silver. When he straps it to his back, it feels heavier than a person weighing over 200 jin.

"Xu Sheng's thunder is so strong!"

Lin Qingxia, having witnessed Xu Yuexin's strength, exclaimed, "That heavy Silver, you can still carry it and keep walking."

Fine, Xu Yuexin originally wanted to set the box down and rest for a while, but now can only keep carrying it into the house without pause.

After carrying the large box, next came the small one.

Following Lin Qingxia's instructions, Xu Yuexin moved the two boxes into the storage room and shut the door.

By the way, how much is 4762 ounces again?

Xu Yuexin calculated for a while but couldn't arrive at an answer.

Damn imperial units—they're anti-human. I can't fathom what the British and Americans were thinking, still using such bizarre things.

"Thanks for your effort, Xu Sheng."

Back in the living room, Lin Qingxia stopped the Filipino maid, personally made a glass of juice for him, and cheerfully set it on the table, "When do you plan to sell these Silver later?"

"I'll act when the time is right. When I really need to sell, I'll try to come over; if I can't, I'll send you a Telegram, and then I'll ask you to handle it for me."

"No problem. Xu Sheng, you don't need to worry too much about this; victory and defeat are common in warfare. I won't be in a rush to use money on my end either."

Lin Qingxia had long taken Xu Yuexin as a confidant. When she borrowed money, she had already planned that if Xu Yuexin incurred a terrible loss, she would waive that debt.

"Hmm, I'm very relaxed in mindset."

Xu Yuexin was supremely calm, even more relaxed than Lin Qingxia.

The two talked for a while, and then Lin Qingxia mentioned his living arrangements.

"Do you want to stay at my place tonight? My house has many rooms, and the scenery is nice."

Lin Qingxia earnestly made the suggestion.

What? To live under the same roof with Lin Qingxia? Xu Yuexin felt a slight surprise.

(End of chapter)