Chapter 141
The two items she sold earlier weren’t something that couldn’t be resold, but in the future, there might be some rare treasures that she couldn’t easily part with. She needed to make sure whether Mr. Yin could be trusted.
“No, I have a private museum of my own. I will buy these items and have someone put them up for auction to increase their value. First, it’ll enhance the reputation of my private museum, and second, it’ll increase my assets,” Mr. Yin smiled and explained without hiding anything from Su Xiaoxiao.
Mostly, he was concerned about the mainland China government. Even if they open up the market, it’s unlikely that ordinary people from China would be able to freely enter and exit Harbour City for the next several decades. There would be strict requirements for auditing on the China side. So, he wasn’t worried at all about the operations he was conducting and whether this young couple in front of him would reveal it.
Moreover, Su Xiaoxiao wouldn’t expose his operations. Instead, she would be reassured by his actions and his private museum.
After finishing the meal, both parties with their precious items didn’t intend to linger outside any longer. They quickly parted ways. Jiang Yexun carried two bags filled with gold bars, and the 30,000 yuan in cash was also stashed inside.
“Is it heavy? Should I help you with one?” Su Xiaoxiao, her hands behind her back, playfully winked at Jiang Yexun.
“It’s nothing,” Jiang Yexun smiled and said, although he knew his girlfriend was actually quite strong.
1.5 million yuan was equivalent to 53,571 grams, which translated to 107 pounds. The weight wasn’t something anyone would casually carry around.
Su Xiaoxiao nodded, “How about you give me one bag to try?”
“Put it down first. I’m afraid it might slip out of my hands without preparation,” she suggested.
Of course, she was more concerned about herself being so close to him and possibly being carried away by her own hormones.
Jiang Yexun placed the two bags on the ground, and Su Xiaoxiao walked over and lifted them. While she could feel the weight, the delight in her heart overshadowed any physical discomfort.
Who would ever complain that money and gold were too heavy? Even the most delicate person could carry these items with ease.
Nevertheless, after walking just a few meters, Su Xiaoxiao, under Jiang Yexun’s watchful and concerned eyes, couldn’t continue holding the bags and placed them back on the ground.
“How’s it?” Jiang Yexun inquired with a smile and then picked up the bags.
“The joy in my heart has made my hands feel weightless,” Su Xiaoxiao replied, grinning with her mouth and revealing her white teeth.
Like an adorable little kitten, her words made Jiang Yexun want to give her a couple of kisses. However, they were in public, so he had to suppress his inner turmoil.
They took the bags back to their guesthouse and stashed them under the bed. Su Xiaoxiao wrapped her arms around Jiang Yexun’s neck and pressed her body close to his. Jiang Yexun, in turn, held her delicate waist and sat on the edge of the bed.
“Last time, we bought some whitening and moisturizing herbal medicine, and we’re running out of them now. We’re leaving tomorrow, so why don’t we go buy some more later? We can continue using them when we get to Dai City,” Su Xiaoxiao buried her head in his neck, nuzzling affectionately while softly humming.
“Do you really want to buy herbal medicine?” Jiang Yexun’s low, husky voice revealed his inner turmoil. Su Xiaoxiao was clearly trying to tease him.
He thought Su Xiaoxiao might be intentionally trying to entice him. Why else would she act this way? She wanted him to make a move, right?
“Of course!” Su Xiaoxiao replied.
“Alright,” Jiang Yexun gave in and kissed her.
“Um…” Su Xiaoxiao protested, using her small hand to hit his shoulder.
But to the man who was already eager, her protest only fueled his urgency. They engaged in a passionate struggle, which gradually escalated.
Su Xiaoxiao felt the danger and struggled to regain her clarity from the daze.
“I mean, we should go buy herbal medicine now before the shops close,” she said, making an effort to push away the man who seemed ravenous.
But the moment she opened her mouth, a moist, breathy whisper took her by surprise.
“Right away,” Jiang Yexun’s hoarse voice couldn’t bear the urgency. He pressed his scalding lips against hers again.
His large palm grew increasingly warm, as if he were trying to melt Su Xiaoxiao.
Ultimately, it was his remaining shred of rationality that reminded him not to go against her wishes, compelling him to let go of the fresh and sweet girl in his arms.
With his head hanging low, his burning gaze fixated on the petite figure nestled in his embrace.
He noticed her eyes growing a bit absent, her rosy lips slightly parted, and her chest heaving with an unrivaled allure.
Jiang Yexun felt it was too hard to restrain himself, so he resorted to gently nibbling on his sweetheart’s earlobe.
Su Xiaoxiao’s body felt soft and delicate, making it impossible for her to stand upright without clinging tightly to Jiang Yexun.
After a few moments of heavy, labored breathing, they gradually calmed down.
“Now that we have money, should we visit the old courtyards in the alleys? Or perhaps check if there are any houses for sale in Beijing? When we visit your brother in the future, we can explore Beijing as well,” Jiang Yexun inquired as he nuzzled her nose with his.
When Su Xiaoxiao heard “old courtyards,” her heart couldn’t help but race.
But she quickly composed herself. Buying old courtyards in the 1970s was an extraordinary opportunity, but in 1974, that opportunity was undoubtedly gone. Those houses belonged to those who were sent to the countryside. In three years, when they returned, their assets would be returned to them, rendering their previous investments worthless.
As for buying other houses, Su Xiaoxiao didn’t consider it for the time being. Instead, she thought that, with that money, it would be better to wait until 1981 when they could start a private business, buy land, and construct several factories.
But these reasons couldn’t be used to persuade Jiang Yexun. Su Xiaoxiao pondered for a few seconds and then shook her head while pouting, “No, our time in Beijing will be short compared to our time in Shanghai. We already have a two-story house with a courtyard in Shanghai. It’s better to wait until the New Year. We can spend a bit more money and buy two houses next to each other. By then, we can say that after we get married, both our families will live together. That will surely make my parents happier with you.”
“Alright,” Jiang Yexun readily agreed.
With this in mind, Su Xiaoxiao decided they should head out quickly and started climbing down from his shoulders, using them for support. But before she could move her hands, someone knocked on the door at that very moment, startling Su Xiaoxiao, and her face turned pale.