After Ang and Charles returned to the dormitory, Ang casually asked, "Charles, do you know anything about Donna's family?"
Charles shook his head and scratched his head. "I'm not too sure either, but I can look into it for you. It shouldn't be hard to find out." After saying that, he laughed heartily, clearly in an exceptionally good mood. Ang had given him too many surprises today, and he felt truly fortunate to have such an impressive friend.
Seeing how happy Charles was, Ang felt considerably more at ease as well. Although he had brought out his collection, it was not to show off, but for deeper reasons. He did not fully understand the exact value of these items. He only knew that Black Magic Crystals and Black Magic Mark Skin were both precious, but he did not know precisely what they could be used for or what their market prices were.
In this new environment, Ang realized that although the young nobles around him were still young, they were remarkably knowledgeable. They were always interested in strange and rare things, and their family backgrounds often meant they knew far more than ordinary people about all kinds of resources. Ang felt that through the words of these peers, he might obtain information he lacked and better integrate into their circle.
So, he decided to use these precious items as a "calling card," breaking through the unfamiliarity and gaining useful resources and information. This strategy quickly won him quite a bit of goodwill and attention, and it also brought unexpected returns. For instance, Donna's need for the Black Magic Mark Skin made him realize that this hide was far more useful than he had previously imagined, perhaps even a high-value trade item.
Seeing Ang deep in thought, Charles patted him on