Don't Ask, Asking Hurts Feelings

Su Ming had this sudden realization about the correct way to open packages.

As long as he really latched onto Miss Xu's coattails and played the part of a man with a weak stomach, Su Ming wouldn't need to work so hard to earn the Crystals needed to open packages.

With Miss Xu's generosity, even a small amount thrown his way would allow Su Ming to open countless packages.

What's even better is that a man with a weak stomach would likely be seen as an annoying extra in the eyes of others, allowing Su Ming to still pursue his dream of becoming the Sword God of Ten-Mile Slope.

Plus, instead of running around, he would only need to stay at home and entertain Miss Xu, making her happy. Su Ming would be incredibly relaxed.

Isn't this the right way to open packages?

Isn't this the right posture for opening packages?

It is!

A bold idea sprouted in Su Ming's heart.

The birth of a devil might be what's happening to Su Ming right now.

Fortunately, his few remaining morals somewhat restrained the devil in his heart, preventing Su Ming from heading down a path of no return.

So, after uttering a heartfelt, "I... don't want to work hard anymore," Su Ming still sat down in front of Xu Qianqian, who looked utterly thunderstruck.

Of course, Su Ming wouldn't admit that the stern-looking old butler was staring daggers at him from the side, his dim old eyes radiating a fierce aura, which was also a major reason for his decision to behave himself.

But Su Ming, now baptized by generosity, didn't want to say much. He directly handed a list to Xu Qianqian.

"Here, everything I want you to sell is written on this."

Su Ming said this with a lack of enthusiasm, as if everything had lost its meaning.

Xu Qianqian wordlessly took the list, casually glanced over it, then paused slightly, looking at Su Ming in surprise.

"So much?"

That was Xu Qianqian's first thought.

There was no helping it. The quantity and quality of the items Su Ming had written on the list exceeded Xu Qianqian's expectations.

"Is it a lot?"

Su Ming perked up a little, not knowing if it was to compete or for some other reason, actually using two simple words to decorate himself with a bit of extravagance.

However, Su Ming did have the qualifications to act like this.

The items he wrote on the list were not only in quantities that an average student couldn't possibly produce, but their quality was also very high.

At least, Xu Qianqian saw several Phantasmal Demon materials on it that were already in short supply on the market and had been speculated to astronomical prices.

There were also several alchemical tools that Xu Qianqian had only heard of and never seen.

As far as she knew, these alchemical tools all had outstanding effects, but were difficult to manufacture in large quantities due to materials or technology, resulting in scarcity and exorbitant prices.

Yet Su Ming casually took out such a batch of high-quality goods, which really surprised Xu Qianqian.

Xu Qianqian didn't know that the items on this list weren't particularly precious to Su Ming.

Even though he had signed a contract with Xu Qianqian, Su Ming didn't dare to take out those truly precious treasures that could make even a large family like the Xu Family envious.

As the saying goes, wealth stirs people's hearts, and a common man is not guilty, but possessing a treasure is a crime. Su Ming wasn't stupid enough to challenge people's hearts and humanity just because of a contract.

In view of this, the things Su Ming planned to take out were those that, even if they seemed very precious to ordinary people, wouldn't be enough to make a behemoth like the Xu Family covet them.

Xu Qianqian was only surprised that Su Ming had casually taken out such a large batch of goods.

After all, in her understanding, Su Ming didn't have any particularly special background, his family background was also very ordinary, and he himself was so low-key. Logically speaking, he shouldn't be able to produce so many extraordinary items.

Su Ming didn't have any intention of explaining and directly asked Xu Qianqian.

"Just tell me if you can handle it."

Su Ming smiled at Xu Qianqian.

Xu Qianqian didn't speak, but just took a deep look at Su Ming.

Obviously, Su Ming's unfathomable nature in her heart had deepened a bit.

"How do you want to handle it?" Xu Qianqian asked calmly, "Do you want to sell them directly for money, or...?"

"Selling for money is fine too." Su Ming didn't think much about it and said, "But if possible, I hope you can use this money to buy some other things for me."

As he said that, he handed another list to Xu Qianqian.

This list didn't contain the items Su Ming was about to take out, but the items Su Ming wanted to get his hands on.

Xu Qianqian glanced at it again, but this time her expression became strange.

The reason was simply because the items written on Su Ming's list were all items that were not high in price, but required a large quantity.

There were Phantasmal Demon materials, alchemical tools, artificially synthesized extraordinary materials, and some other miscellaneous things, but without exception, all of them required a large quantity.

"You..."

Xu Qianqian really wanted to ask something.

Unfortunately, Su Ming struck first.

"Don't ask, asking hurts feelings."

Su Ming's straightforward words left Xu Qianqian speechless.

Seeing Xu Qianqian looking like she didn't know what to say, Su Ming chuckled inwardly.

He wasn't worried that Xu Qianqian would be able to glean anything from the list.

Because, Xu Qianqian could never guess what Su Ming was planning to do with these things.

Su Ming then spoke to Xu Qianqian.

"How long will it take to get what I want, if you handle it the way I said?"

Su Ming only cared about this point.

"It won't take long." Xu Qianqian stopped dwelling on it and said, "The things on your list are quite common. The Xu Family's sales points should be able to find them easily. I just don't know if they can gather the quantity you need."

This was also a point that Su Ming had considered.

Since the rules for exchanging crystals in the mall depend on the effect and function of the exchange item itself, without considering market demand or rarity, Su Ming naturally aimed at extraordinary items that were inexpensive but had unique functions and effects.

In this way, Su Ming could buy large quantities of items that could be exchanged for a large number of crystals in the mall at the lowest price, thereby earning a fortune.

And inexpensive extraordinary items often mean that they are easy to obtain, not very rare, and not too difficult to find.

But quantity is indeed a problem.

The goods that Su Ming was going to give to Xu Qianqian to handle were those that were not precious, but could be sold at a relatively high price due to demand.

If this batch of goods were all sold, and used to buy those inexpensive and peculiar items, then the amount that could be bought would definitely be a lot.

It would indeed be difficult to collect such a large amount in a short period of time.

"As fast as possible." Su Ming sighed and said to Xu Qianqian, "I have to set off for Huaming District the day after tomorrow. If I can complete this transaction before then, it will be of great help to me."

"Is that so?" Xu Qianqian nodded and said, "Then I'll try my best to urge them."

Xu Qianqian then handed the list to the old butler beside her.

The old butler respectfully took it, glanced at Su Ming, and then retreated.

Su Ming looked at the old butler, thoughtfully.

"Don't worry." Xu Qianqian watched Su Ming and, seeing him fall into thought, immediately said, "Grandpa Butler doesn't know the specific details of our transaction, and he won't ask about it. He will only do things according to my instructions. He's a trustworthy person."

Su Ming could see that.

Otherwise, with his personality, he wouldn't talk about the transaction with Xu Qianqian in front of him.

Besides, even if the other party knew about the transaction, so what?

In the other party's eyes, Su Ming was probably just a businessman who wanted to get rich by relying on their young lady's background, right?

With the contract in place, Su Ming wasn't afraid that Xu Qianqian would tell the butler all about his real situation.

The only problem was...

"Why do I feel like he's looking at me strangely, like he's not very friendly?"

Su Ming was only puzzled by this.

In response, Xu Qianqian glanced at Su Ming and said casually.

"That's because the last time you asked me to go to a hotel, Grandpa Butler got a very bad impression of you."

Hearing this, Su Ming almost spat out a mouthful of water.

Only then did Su Ming remember that the last time he asked Xu Qianqian to go to a hotel, Xu Qianqian did mention that she had asked her butler about it.

At that time, Xu Qianqian's butler seemed to have scolded him for finding such a terrible excuse to ask a girl to go to a hotel?

I'm so pissed!

The corners of Su Ming's mouth twitched as he looked at Xu Qianqian.

Only then did Xu Qianqian's mouth slightly curve into a smile, as if she was amused by Su Ming's frustrated expression, and her mood improved.

"When are you going to give me the goods on the list?"

Xu Qianqian asked with a light smile while drinking black tea.

Seeing this, Su Ming, feeling insulted, became bold.

"Right now."

Su Ming said so.

"Now?"

Xu Qianqian was stunned for a moment.

Su Ming didn't say anything more, just waved his hand.

"Whirr——"

In the next second, countless Phantasmal Demon materials, alchemical tools, and peculiar extraordinary items appeared without any warning, as if pouring down from the void, bringing a burst of noise as they landed on the ground, piling up into a whole heap.

"Cough!"

The sudden scene made Xu Qianqian's beautiful eyes widen, and she inhaled a large mouthful of black tea as if gasping for air, resulting in her being choked and coughing constantly.

"You."

Xu Qianqian clutched her soaked chest, a rare look of stunned disbelief on her face.

Su Ming instantly felt a surge of enlightenment, a feeling of pure, unadulterated joy welling up inside him.

This is how happy I am! O(∩_∩)O Haha~

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