Chapter 57: Appraisal Expert!

  "Mom, you have no idea how bad your son's reputation is in our city. As soon as anyone hears the name 'Liu Xiao', they run far away." Liu Xiaomin said.

  Yu Shuang turned her head and looked at Liu Hao, then shook her head with a smile towards Liu Xiaomin, "You kid, do you have to say that about your own brother?"

  "Mom, you're spoiling him so much, just look at what he's become! I'm even embarrassed to call him my brother when we're out!" Liu Xiaomin said helplessly.

  "I'm a grown-up and have a lot of experience, I don't usually bother with people like you!" Liu Hao gave Liu Xiaomin a big white eye, turned his face to Yu Shuang and said, "Mom, where's my dad?"

  Yu Shuang pointed upstairs and said, "He should be in the study on the second floor. What are you looking for your dad for?"

  "What else can he do? He must be asking his dad for money!" Liu Xiaomin said with a sneer.

  Liu Hao's expression immediately turned unpleasant, his eyes widened in anger, and he said, "What money? Sheng Ge called me to ask for help, I'm looking for my dad to discuss official business, got it?"

  "Sheng Ge? Are you referring to Chen Daxing?" Yu Shuang asked with a furrowed brow.

  Liu Hao nodded and said, "Of course, this matter can only be handled by my dad. I will go find him."

  "What does Chen Dashi want you to help him with?" Liu Xiaomin asked with a puzzled expression.

  "Hmph, why should I tell you, it's a secret!" Liu Hao gave Liu Xiaomin a white eye and went straight back upstairs.

  "Haozi, let me tell you, if you corrupt Chen Dashi, when Little Li returns from Beijing, she'll definitely beat you to death!" Liu Xiaomin said with a huff to Liu Hao.

  "Don't bother yourself, sir!" Liu Hao waved his hand without turning back, and by the time he finished speaking, he had already gone up to the second floor.

  "What's the big deal? I'll ask him myself tomorrow!" Liu Xiaomin glared upwards and muttered a curse under her breath.

  Yu Shuang patted Liu Xiaomin's hand and said with a heavy heart, "You, why don't you know to be good to your brother?"

  "Please, mom, didn't you see how badly he treated me? He doesn't take me, his sister, seriously at all. You're really being too biased!" Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaomin immediately pouted.

  "You two are Mom's flesh and blood, how can she be biased?" Yu Shuang's eyes narrowed into a slit, and then said, "Right, I remember that last time you and I agreed to let Chen Da Sheng come home with you this weekend, have you told him yet?"

  "Mom..." A long, tender cry, Liu Xiaomin was like a spoiled child, "I don't have any relationship with Chen Dasheng, why would I suddenly invite him home?"

  "Oh, my daughter!" Yu Shuang hugged Liu Xiaomin tightly. "You're not getting any younger, your father and I are worried sick. Your grandfather has been urging us countless times, shouting about wanting to hold his great-grandson. Can't you try a bit harder? That Chen Daben is Chen's younger brother, if our family can establish a relationship with them, our status in Chengdu will be unshakeable."

  "Mom, you're getting more and more outrageous. Chen Dajie is my student, how can there be a relationship between a teacher and student? And don't you think it's excessive to use your daughter to gain status for the Liu family in Chengdu?" When she heard the first half of the sentence, Liu Xiaomin's face turned red, but when she heard the second half, her face turned as cold as frost.

  "You child, how can you say that? In these years, haven't your father and I fully respected your wishes? Yu Shuang smiled and said, "Nowadays in this society, teacher-student romances are common, it's not like you're the only one. Aren't you tutoring Chen Da Sheng? Tomorrow is the weekend, have him come to our home for tutoring, let me and your father take a look. If you think it's okay, then continue developing things. If this works out, it will be beneficial for our family. If you don't think it's okay, then forget it. Your father and I won't force you, at most we'll just keep you as an old maid."

  Listening to Yu Shuang's incessant speech, Liu Xiaomin couldn't help but say, "Mom, don't worry about my affairs with Dad, okay?"

  "How can you not worry, you're already in your twenties!" Yu Shuang's face turned serious and said, "Are you shy, can't show your face? Give me your phone, I'll talk to him!"

  "Oh my god, be careful not to scare people!" Liu Xiaomin reluctantly took out her phone and said, "I've already made plans with him to go to Happy Valley tomorrow!"

  "Huh?" Yu Shuang heard this and her two eyes lit up, a joyful expression on her face as she asked, "Really?"

  Liu Xiaomin nodded with a red face.

  Yu Shuang seemed to be re-examining herself, and suddenly she smiled, "Hehe, it seems that my daughter has really grown up. Tomorrow, you must make a good impression on your first date, don't leave a bad impression on people."

  Liu Xiaomin felt speechless in her heart, seeing the expression on Yu Shuang's face, she knew that if she denied it again at this time, Yu Shuang would definitely continue to pester her, and suddenly closed her mouth.

  Yu Shuang immediately pulled Liu Xiaomin and talked endlessly about the precautions for dating, Liu Xiaomin could only listen helplessly. Looking at Yu Shuang's appearance, it seemed as if she had really taken Chen Dasheng, whom she had never met before, as her future son-in-law.

  "Oh no!" Liu Xiaomin's heart was loudly screaming.

  ——

  The next morning.

  It was just past seven thirty when the mobile phone rang, Chen Dashi squinted and took a look, it turned out to be Liu Hao calling, the person had already been found, and they agreed to meet on the second floor of the Wuwei Hotel.

  Chen Dasheng quickly got out of bed, washed up and went downstairs, pushing his bicycle towards the outside of the residential area.

  "Huh? Why do I always feel like there's something I've forgotten?"

  ——

  Wuwei Hotel

  Not far from school, ride a bike, and you'll be there in ten minutes.

  A private room in the second-floor dining area had Liu Hao's gang of friends, as well as three elderly men waiting there.

  "Little Liu, your dad asked us to come here, what's the point of it all? He didn't even explain clearly on the phone, and I had to get up so early!" A bright white changshan, holding a folding fan that swayed back and forth, tall and thin, with some gray hair, looking refined, probably a elegant literati.

  His name is Li Zhongqing, a specially appointed professor in the Department of Archaeology at Chengdu University, with a reputation in the archaeological community.

  Next to Li Zhongqing sat an old man with a big head, a slightly fat body, named Liao Kang, who had a reputation in the antique world called "fire eye and golden eye". He made his fortune by picking up bargains in the antique market. It is said that he has never been cheated before and has left behind many legendary stories.

  Another man, wearing a bright red jacket, with a shaved head and covered in age spots, named Cao Dongsheng, nicknamed Short Winter Melon, was said to have been a grave robber in his early years. After making a fortune, he whitewashed himself and became an expert in antiquities research, even surpassing some professors.

  These three old men can be said to be in the Chengdu antique circle, no one knows, no one is familiar with them, and they have a lot of say. As long as they take a look and say it's good stuff, eight or nine out of ten will not run away. The three also jointly participated in a treasure hunt program on Chengdu TV station as appraisers, while getting a handsome viewing rate, they also won a considerable reputation.

  Last night, Liu Rongfa, the big boss of Rongfa Real Estate, suddenly called them and asked them to gather early this morning. He said there was something he wanted them to take care of, but didn't explain what it was over the phone. Then he just hung up, leaving everyone confused and unsure what to do.

  Liu Rongfa is a man of power and influence, someone who can summon the wind and rain. Although the three of them are also considered to be people of some standing in Chengdu, compared to Liu Rongfa, they are like ants and elephants. Someone like Liu Rongfa is not to be trifled with. The three of them all arrived early at the designated location, but when they got there, they still had no idea what was going on, and suddenly they were all feeling a bit annoyed.

  Liu Hao saw the expressions on the three men's faces and frowned, saying, "Don't be in a hurry, I have a friend coming soon. Let me tell you, this friend of mine is not ordinary, even if he were my father, he would have to show respect. No matter what he says to you later, you must listen to him carefully. If you offend him, not only will you suffer, but even I will be skinned alive!"

  "What kind of person is this? So arrogant?" Cao Dongsheng asked.

  Liu Hao said, "No matter who you are, my dad has given his word. If you don't get his business done today, none of you will be able to stay in Rong City from now on."

  The three of them heard this and their faces simultaneously twitched, a hint of fear flashing in their eyes. Li Zhongqing asked, "Little Liu, what's going on?"

  "How am I supposed to know what's going on? Just be patient!" Liu Hao shrugged and glanced at the three old men, then turned to face the group of friends and said, "You guys, did you bring enough money?"

  "Brother Hao instructed, just be at ease, I'll bring all my savings from these years!" The crowd nodded hastily, among them a man wearing a plaid shirt patted his chest and said to Liu Hao with a heroic expression.

  Liu Hao's mouth curled up slightly, "I'm telling you guys, since Sheng Ge is letting us make a big show of it this time, he must be planning something big. Whatever Sheng Ge says goes, and I'll take care of the rest. Anyone who dares to mess up, watch out or I'll poke their eyes out! This is your chance to shine in front of Sheng Ge, so don't blow it!"

  "Alright, Hao Ge, you just take care of it!" Each and every face was filled with an expression full of confidence.

  Liu Hao glanced at his watch, "The time is almost up, Sheng Ge should be here soon, I'll go take a look, you guys wait here!"

  Having said that, Liu Hao dropped everyone and went out. The three experts saw that the group of young masters in front of them were so cautious, and they couldn't help but wonder what kind of expert this Sheng Ge was.

  ——

  Liu Hao had just walked to the hotel entrance when he saw a Phoenix-brand bicycle approaching from afar, and hurriedly went up with a smile.

  "Brother Sheng, why didn't you tell me earlier that I could pick you up?" Liu Hao looked at Chen Dasheng's old bicycle and couldn't help but laugh.

  "A few steps away, do I still need to be picked up?" Chen Dasheng said as he got off his bicycle, "Has everyone been called over for me?"