Long Xiao and Lin Xuan entered the elevator, and just as the doors closed, the doors of another elevator opened. Lin Wei, dressed in a Tang suit and with a ruddy complexion, walked out laughing and chatting with an elder in a Chinese-style cross-collar jacket.
"Old Lin, today is Sister-in-law's birthday, we brothers must have a good time."
Lin Wei nodded and said, "It's been more than two years since we last met. The others will be here soon, and the good wine is all prepared."
"Old Lin, have your physiognomy skills improved recently?" the elder asked.
Lin Wei chuckled and said, "I've been in seclusion for a year and a half, and my physiognomy skills have greatly improved recently. I believe that within a year, I'll be able to surpass Hua Xianfeng."
"Old Hua, that old fellow, instead of focusing on medicine, spends all day studying physiognomy. I don't know what he's thinking. Does he use physiognomy to treat people?"
"Old Luo, your numerology is arguably the best in Donghai. Compared to you, we are all amateurs."
Luo Meng sighed and said in a low voice, "Old Lin, let's not talk about this. I've been away from the family for many years, and although nothing has happened, I can't guarantee that the family won't come looking for trouble."
Lin Wei nodded and said, "Alright, let's talk less about your matters in the future."
The two walked and chatted as they entered the hall. All of Lin Wei's relatives and friends stood up to greet the two elders.
When Old Mrs. Lin saw Lin Wei and Luo Meng arrive, she also hurried to greet them.
Lin Wei was the head of the Lin family. Although he rarely showed up and Old Mrs. Lin managed all the family affairs, the Lin family's relatives and friends dared not disrespect him.
The two walked to the table in the center, exchanged pleasantries, and then sat down. Luo Meng turned his head and saw the amber with an insect and the rosewood box that Old Mrs. Lin had thrown on the ground.
He recognized at a glance that the box was made of small-leaf rosewood, and judging by its condition, it was at least four to five hundred years old.
This box alone could easily sell for over a hundred thousand yuan on the market, and the item inside would definitely be extraordinary.
"Old Lin, your Lin family is truly extravagant. Throwing away a box worth over a hundred thousand yuan and the item inside on the ground so casually," Luo Meng said, his eyes fixed on the box.
Following Luo Meng's gaze, Lin Wei saw the box and the amber on the ground, and was greatly surprised.
He had never seen such pure amber. And the insect trapped inside was even more peculiar.
Lin Wei got up and walked a few steps to the amber. He bent down to pick up the amber and the box. A warm energy emanated from it, faint but clearly perceptible.
"This is truly strange. This amber must be an unparalleled treasure. Who brought it?" Lin Wei excitedly looked around, searching for the person who delivered the amber.
The banquet hall fell silent instantly. Everyone looked at Lin Wei, not daring to speak.
Lin Wei was renowned in the antique world. If he called it an unparalleled treasure, it must be true.
Soon, someone took out their phone to take pictures, and someone else opened their phone to search for information about amber.
Then someone exclaimed, "Is this real? The amber that was purchased for a hundred million yuan at the Black Sea Auction House in Hong Kong last month is actually here."
Following this exclamation, everyone took out their phones and began searching for the amber auctioned by the Black Sea Auction House.
More and more information about this amber emerged. After comparing photos and the physical object, it was largely confirmed that this amber was priceless.
The insect trapped in the amber was a rare Chi Yan insect. Legend had it that this insect came from the era of gods and demons, and its flapping wings could cause a fire.
There were many legends about the era of gods and demons. It was said that the Five Arts of Taoism were all related to this era, but no one had been able to verify it yet.
The Lin family members felt their faces burning. They had just mocked Long Xiao and driven him away, only to find out that Long Xiao had brought a treasure worth a hundred million yuan.
Everyone looked at Old Mrs. Lin without speaking. Nangong Yue couldn't help but step forward and say, "Dad, this is Long Xiao's birthday gift to Mom."
"Where are Long Xiao and Lin Xuan?" Lin Wei looked around, not seeing them, and asked.
Nangong Yue looked at Old Mrs. Lin, not daring to speak. She knew Old Mrs. Lin's temper, and if she told the truth, she would surely be scolded.
"I drove Long Xiao out. He didn't explain clearly when he gave this amber, so I thought he was playing a trick on me."
Luo Meng chuckled and said, "Sister-in-law, you're quite the joker. To play a trick on you with an unparalleled treasure worth a hundred million yuan, you're really lucky."
Knowing that Long Xiao had been driven out, Lin Xuan had also left. Lin Wei snorted and said, "I told you all long ago to treat Long Xiao well, but you never listened. It's only because Long Xiao is a kind child that the Lin family hasn't collapsed already."
"The Lin family has already collapsed? What do you mean by that? Do you mean our Lin family depends on a live-in son-in-law to survive?" Old Mrs. Lin said unhappily.
Lin Wei sighed, put the amber back in the box, sat down, and said, "This matter ends here. Everyone prepare to eat."
Soon, three elders arrived together. These three were all dignified and imposing. When they heard that Lin Wei had obtained the Chi Yan amber, they immediately became restless.
"Old Lin, I'll give you a hundred million yuan, sell it to me. I'm studying sorcery, and this amber is too useful for me," Li Tianshu said in a low voice.
Yuan Nandou, sitting opposite, said, "Old Lin, I think it's better to sell it to me. I'll offer one hundred and ten million yuan. This amber will definitely be helpful for talismans. I'll return it to you after I've studied it."
"I'll offer a hundred and thirty million yuan, sell it to me," Hua Xianfeng said urgently.
The old fellows were scrambling to bid, wanting to get their hands on the amber.
Lin Wei sat there, silently watching his old friends. After they finished speaking, he held the box with both hands and shook his head, saying, "I won't sell it for any price. This is a gift from my grandson-in-law to my wife and me. I will go into seclusion tomorrow to focus on studying this Chi Yan amber."
After Long Xiao and Lin Xuan left the Donghai Hotel, they were about to take a taxi home when Lin Xuan received a call from Yang Xiaoyue, asking her to have dinner.
It was already noon, and Lin Xuan and Long Xiao hadn't eaten at Old Mrs. Lin's birthday banquet, so they were very hungry.
Lin Xuan readily agreed to Yang Xiaoyue's invitation and asked the taxi to drive directly to the Chaozhou Hall.
Long Xiao and Lin Xuan pushed open the door to the private room Yang Xiaoyue had booked, and Yang Xiaoyue was already waiting for them inside.
Seeing them, Yang Xiaoyue hurriedly stood up to greet them. Lin Xuan looked at Yang Xiaoyue strangely and said, "Xiaoyue, why do I feel like you've become a different person?"
Yang Xiaoyue secretly glanced at Long Xiao and said with a smile, "How could I have changed? I'm still your best friend Yang Xiaoyue!"
Yang Xiaoyue enthusiastically took Lin Xuan's hand, helped her sit down, and then called the waiter to order food.
After ordering, the waiter left. Yang Xiaoyue took a box out of her bag and said, "Lin Xuan, guess what I bought for you?"
Lin Xuan looked at the box and shook her head, saying, "I can't guess."
She opened the box, revealing a limited edition Patek Philippe gold watch. The craftsmanship was exquisite, delicate, and valuable.
"Why are you giving me such an expensive gift?" Lin Xuan asked strangely.
Yang Xiaoyue secretly glanced at Long Xiao again and said with a smile, "As a CEO, if you don't have a good watch, people will look down on you."
Long Xiao sat aside, smiling without speaking. He knew Yang Xiaoyue was still worried, fearing that he would silence her.
Lin Xuan hesitated to accept Yang Xiaoyue's gift. Long Xiao said, "Wife, Xiaoyue's kind intention, please accept it."
Seeing Long Xiao persuade Lin Xuan to accept the gift, Yang Xiaoyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Long Xiao was indicating that he would let her off the hook.