Chapter 3: Stunning (Monthly Ticket, I Want It!)

  Waaah, everyone is using updates to exchange for monthly tickets, it's really heartbreaking for the panda! The panda also wants to use updates to exchange for monthly tickets, but if we do that, it's just a temporary solution and will only worsen the quality. For the sake of long-term plans, the panda can only reluctantly give up on the idea of bursting out to exchange for monthly tickets, but it's really hard to accept! The last one, who knows when someone behind will catch up and kick the panda off the list! Brothers and sisters, this time it's really a matter of life and death! Do you still have any monthly tickets? Please pity the panda and give us a few! The panda represents eight generations of ancestors in thanking you!

  Also: If the network doesn't go down today, there will be another chapter later tonight.

  The living room was quiet, with Shangguan Neng and Shangguan Yi sitting face to face on the sofa, surrounded by an eerie atmosphere. Shangguan Yi picked up a cup of hot tea, took a light sip, and his somewhat dizzy head cleared up a bit.

  He let out a sigh, put down his teacup, and gazed at his son who was staring at his toes, his hands clasped behind his back. Yu Yi suppressed his anger and said calmly, "I've been laid off, you're very happy about it, aren't you?"

  Shangguan Yi has every reason to be angry, absolutely!

  Although this family relies on his income, the pillar is broken. His own son not only doesn't worry about it but also goes crazy in the bathroom, twisting his butt.

  What a rascal son! His mother could tolerate it, but his father couldn't! If he hadn't asked for the reason, Shangguan Yi would have slapped him with a loud slap.

  This didn't intend to spare him, as long as this stupid son dared to say a word of nonsense, the big stick was ready at hand, and the consequences were extremely frightening and abnormal.

  Contrary to Yu Guan's expectations, Yu Nian nodded: "Dad, I'm actually quite happy."

  "You..." Shangguan Yi's temples bulged with rage, his fists clenched tightly, and he was about to grab a big stick.

  "Dad, listen to me!" Xiang Nengren was startled and quickly intercepted with words. He didn't dare let his old man blow up, otherwise the taste of being beaten wouldn't be so pleasant.

  "I think you've wasted half your life in a job, with your skills, you could totally start your own business, this is an opportunity, if you go solo, it'll be a hundred times better than working for someone else."

  Shangguan Yi didn't expect that his son, who was good at hip-swiveling dance, would think this way. Realizing he had wronged his son, he put down the big stick he had been holding to scold him.

  But the problem is not as simple as it sounds. Shangguan Yi fell silent for a moment, shook his head and sighed: "Son, Dad has thought about going solo too, but the money from buying a house a few years ago, and..."

  "Dad, Mom told me about these things last night." Xiang Guan Neng interrupted Xiang Guan Yi's words and said: "Isn't it just the start-up capital? You tell me! How much do you want?"

  Shangguan Nengren's attitude made Shangguan Yi frown: "What did you say?"

  "I'll cover your startup costs." Officer Guo patted his chest: "Just tell me how much you need, I guarantee I'll get it for you within a week."

  Shangguan Yi's eyebrows furrowed even tighter, his eyes piercingly staring at Shangguan Neng, his tone gloomy: "Son, have you forgotten what I taught you before? Illegitimate money..."

  Dad's gaze is still intimidating, and Shangguan can't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, nodding repeatedly: "Dad, don't worry, I definitely won't take a single cent of ill-gotten money, it must be legitimate."

  "What's your origin? Just relying on the few fish you caught?" Shangguan Yi didn't let it go, pressing step by step.

  Shangguan Nengren hastily shook his head and said, "Dad, can't you just trust me this once? Do you really think your own son would do something illegal or violate discipline?"

  "No way!" Shangguan Yi had already picked up a big stick: "Tell me clearly now, otherwise don't blame me for not showing mercy."

  Shangguan's forehead was covered in cold sweat, a habit formed over the years that had become second nature. Even with his ten exceptional abilities, he was still powerless against his own innate fear.

  Shangguan Nengren's face was full of grievances: "Dad, I just wanted to make some counterfeit antiques and calligraphy, this kind of thing can't be related to illegal money, right?"

  "Is this a fake antique calligraphy and painting?" Officer Shang's face showed surprise, his baton relaxed its grip, and he furrowed his brow, saying: "You can make things like this?"

  "Hmm..." Officer Gao let out a sigh of relief, it seemed that Officer Gao was not one of those stubborn and unenlightened old fossils who were opposed to counterfeit goods.

  As long as you understand and can adapt, Officer Wang will be at ease.

  "Dad, you don't know, but I've actually been interested in this stuff since junior high school. I was lucky and met an old master who was a skilled forger. He saw me playing with mud and making bowls, thought I had talent, and took me on as his apprentice. For the past few years, my studies haven't been going well because I've been putting most of my energy into learning how to make fakes. It wasn't until this summer break that the old master moved away for some reason, and I started focusing on my studies again. Otherwise, my grades wouldn't have improved so quickly. But now our family is short on money, so I thought I'd try making some fakes. I reckon it's not a problem to fool some ordinary antique experts - you know how it is in this line of work, it's all about cheating and no one has any conscience. It just so happens that I can also test my skills and see how far I've come. Making some quick startup capital shouldn't be a problem."

  After saying so much in one breath, Upper Official's mouth was dry and his tongue parched. He swallowed hard and said: "Uh, Dad, get me a cup of tea, will you?"

  Shangguan Yizheng absorbed the words just now, and upon hearing them, he let out a cold snort: "Think you can drink it yourself?" He crossed his arms over his chest, raised one leg, and continued to absorb.

  Shut up, stinky old dad! Pour it yourself and drink it yourself. Humph, I'll pour a cup and drink a cup, then pour another cup and drink another cup. Not a single drop will be left for you, go drink the rotten tea leaves instead!

  Shangguan Neng was drinking on this side, but Shangguan Yi was shocked. He suddenly discovered that he didn't understand his son at all. From childhood to adulthood, the impression his son left him was that of being useless and mischievous, getting beaten more than anyone else. He never thought that such a good-for-nothing son would hide so many things.

  For a moment, Shangguan Yi felt ashamed. His lack of understanding of his son was a dereliction of duty as a father. Shangguan Yi felt that he had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a father and for the first time in many years, he reflected on his attitude towards his son's education.

  Looking at his son who was making an effort to finish a pot of tea, Shangguan Yi cleared his throat and said: "Son, you..."

  "What? Did Dad discover my evil thoughts? Officer Shang quickly put down the teapot and sat up straight: "Dad, what's up?"

  Shangguan Yi's eyes flashed with a hint of shame, and he smiled bitterly: "Dad has been so busy making money all these years, didn't take care of you, didn't even know about something as big as this. This is Dad's dereliction of duty, Dad apologizes to you for this."

  The iron-faced and impartial old man actually apologized to himself? Officer Neng was surprised, but more of it was shame and fear: "Dad, you mustn't say that! It's me who has been making you angry for so many years, worrying you, and not bringing glory or honor to you. If anyone should apologize, it should be me."

  Seeing his son so sensible, Shangguan Yi suddenly felt a sense of emotion and melancholy. Looking at Shangguan Neng, he said with relief: "Son, you've really grown up."

  Dad's attitude really made the superior person not very used to it, just like a strict teacher in school, always making students afraid, but suddenly graduated, and the strict teacher suddenly showed a gentle side, which was quite unaccustomed.

  Shangguan Neng rubbed his head, dryly chuckling twice: "Last night my mom told me that when you were my age, you had already been making a living on your own. I'm your son, even if I can't compare to you, at least I shouldn't bring shame to you."

  This remark made Yuandi feel a little like crying, just like an old hen who had lost her feathers and finally saw the little chicks she had raised grow into big roosters, feeling very accomplished but also with a hint of sadness, because the big rooster could never go back to the lovely days when it was still a little chick.

  Shangguan Yi took a deep breath, let out a soft sigh, and gazed at his son with a relieved expression: "Son, you really managed to get the money in these few days?"

  "Dad, just give me a number! I'll make preparations in advance." After circling around for half a day, the topic finally circled back, and Officer Nangeng's spirit was suddenly boosted: Haha, old dad! You've got your comeuppance today! You're finally asking for my help, huh?

  Shangguan Yi didn't know what Shangguan Neng was thinking, otherwise he would have had to slap him.

  After a moment of contemplation, Shangguan Yi stretched out his thumb: "At least 100,000."

  "One hundred thousand?" Officer Guo rubbed his chin: "Only this much? It's a lot less than I thought."

  Shangguan Yi almost fell over.

  What? It's a lot less than I expected! Son, how much startup capital are you planning to give your old man anyway?

  "Ha ha, I thought we'd have to prepare 18 million! Since it's only a million, that's easy to say. If luck is on our side, maybe we can settle this today. Leave it to me!"

  Shangguan Yi stared at Shangguan Nengren, his whole body trembling... He had a cerebral thrombosis and was shaking when he looked at anyone.

  ……

  The National Day holiday has come to the last day, many tourists from other places have begun to prepare for their return journey, locals who go to work are preparing to go to work, and those who go to school are preparing to go to school. The flow of people on the streets is less than half that of yesterday.

  At eight o'clock sharp, in front of the antique market gate, Shang Guan Nengren, who had just rushed over on his bicycle, looked around.

  "Big brother, I'm over here!" Under a locust tree, the carefully dressed Liu Yilan rushed up to wave enthusiastically at Guan Nai.

  Today, little loli wore a black and white checked top coat, with a tight-fitting black sports pants on the bottom. What surprised Officer Neng was that Little Loli had tied a short red-beaded skirt around her waist, although it was an autumn short skirt, but it was enough.

  She was wearing a pair of black high-heeled boots that made her already slender figure look even more statuesque, and on her head she wore a light gray knitted beret, which added to her cuteness.

  Shangguan Nengren took a glance from afar and was stunned, even little loli dressed up so beautifully? Woman, you are indeed a mysterious creature.

  "Sorry I'm late." Riding a bicycle to Liu Yilan's side, Shang Guan Neng's face was full of apology: "Have you been waiting for long?"

  "No, I just arrived too." Liu Yilan shook her head, with an irrepressible joy on her face, and gently smoothed out her short skirt with both hands.

  "Then it's good."

  He got off his bicycle and looked up and down at the little loli, who was very embarrassed by being stared at, lowered her head: "Big brother, what are you looking at?"

  "The skirt looks great." Shang Guan smiled slightly: "It suits you very well."

  "Really... really?" Liu Yilan was overjoyed, her little face flushed with excitement: Hehe, big brother is praising me! One night's hard work finally wasn't in vain.

  "Really." Officer Neng nodded and pointed around: "Look, many males are staring at you!"

  These little loli had known for a long time, because she had been here for half an hour, but hearing Shangguan Nengren say so, her heart was still very happy, and at the same time, there was a hint of worry, explaining: "Big brother, you mustn't misunderstand me, I have no interest in them at all, as long as you like it, that's fine."

  Shangguan Nengren's heart was filled with great joy, even though it was just a little loli. But lolis will eventually grow up to be oniisan, and the love of a loli made Shangguan Nengren blush from ear to ear.

  "I really like it." Shang Guan Neng Ren wanted to touch the little loli's head, but just as he lifted his hand, he thought that today the little loli was wearing a hat. He discreetly put his hand down and smiled: "Today's Yi Lan is the most beautiful girl in the world."

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