The Young Miss

If it had only been one gold coin, it would not have been all that surprising.

But ten gold coins were a different matter.

As a salesperson at a gold shop, she knew better than anyone how valuable those coins were.

The way she looked at Lin Fei immediately changed.

At first, influenced by what Ma Yiming had said, she had thought Lin Fei was truly a broke country bumpkin and could not help looking down on him.

But a country bumpkin with ten gold coins was no longer a country bumpkin—he was a major customer.

If she drove away such a major customer, the manager would definitely give her a severe scolding.

Her gaze instantly filled with respect, and a professional smile appeared on her face.

"Sir, do you intend to sell all these gold coins?"

Lin Fei nodded. He urgently needed money right now, so as long as the price was right, he would naturally sell them all.

"Of course."

When Lu Yao saw the ten gleaming gold coins, her eyes went wide.

"Yiming, didn't you say he was a country bumpkin? How does he have so many gold coins?"

Ma Yiming was somewhat dumbfounded as well.

Earlier today, Lin Fei had still been crying poverty at their home, saying his parents had borrowed money everywhere just to scrape together 150,000 yuan for the bride price and that he simply could not come up with 300,000 yuan.

"Those gold coins are either fake, or they came from shady sources."

"If you take stolen goods, you'll be legally liable."

Ma Yiming looked at the salesperson, his words carrying a warning.

Hearing that, the salesperson became wary again.

Such things had indeed happened before. Some people sold gold jewelry they had picked up or stolen.

Once the police traced it back, the stolen goods would have to be returned. Not only would the gold shop's reputation suffer, but it would also incur financial losses.

"Sir, where did these gold coins come from? Do you have proof of purchase?"

Lin Fei could not help frowning. He had not expected selling a few gold coins would require such relentless questioning.

The origins of these coins really were not easy for him to explain to outsiders.

"These gold coins were passed down through my family. There's no proof of purchase. If you won't take them, forget it. I'll ask somewhere else."

Ma Yiming sneered. "Were they really passed down through your family, or did you steal them? If you don't explain yourself clearly today, I'm calling the police."

"Since you almost became my brother-in-law, if you give me half these gold coins, I won't call the police."

Ma Yiming had originally brought his girlfriend here today to buy gold jewelry for their wedding. He had not expected such an unexpected windfall, and inwardly, he was overjoyed.

If he could get half the gold coins, he would strike it rich.

"If you give me all the gold coins, we'll count them as the bride price. I'll go back and talk to my sister, have her reconsider marrying you. What do you say?"

What a shameless scoundrel!

Ma Yiming was trying to rob him while the house was on fire. He was certain the coins had shady origins, which was why he dared open his mouth like a lion.

Never mind half the coins—even one coin, Lin Fei would not give him.

"Ma Yiming, you money-grubbing little man, stop daydreaming."

"A good horse doesn't graze on old grass. The moment you threw me out of your home today, Ma Weiwei and I were already through, clean as a knife cut."

"I'm not selling these coins anymore. I'll keep them as family heirlooms and pass them down to my son someday."

Lin Fei put the coins away and prepared to leave.

Ma Yiming blocked his path.

"Don't even think about leaving. I'm calling the police right now..."

Just then, a girl's voice rang out.

"Calling the police for what?"

"Who are you?"

Ma Yiming turned around, and his eyes immediately lit up.

A fashionable girl with fair skin and striking beauty walked over. Whether in looks or temperament, she surpassed his girlfriend Lu Yao by who knew how many miles.

Wu Yuqing winked at Lin Fei and said with a smile, "Do you remember me? We met at the hospital."

Lin Fei nodded. He recognized her at once as Wu Yuqing, the girl he had met at the hospital.

Back then, Wu Yuqing had cried like pear blossoms in the rain while trying to save her father. It had left quite an impression on Lin Fei.

The salesperson suddenly called out, "Greetings, Young Miss!"

Wu Yuqing extended her snow-white hand toward Lin Fei and introduced herself proactively. "Hello, I'm Wu Yuqing. This Longhua Mall belongs to my family."

Lu Yao could not help letting out a cry of surprise.

"Wu Yuqing? Could she be the young miss of Longhua Group?"

Lin Fei was taken aback as well. Longhua Group was renowned throughout Yunzhou, with real estate, hotels, malls, and all kinds of other businesses under its banner.

Ma Weiwei worked at a real estate company under Longhua Group.

"Hello, Miss Wu!"

Lin Fei shook Wu Yuqing's hand. Her hand was very soft.

"My name is Lin Fei."

Wu Yuqing then turned to Ma Yiming. Her smile vanished, and her expression became somewhat stern.

"You're the one who wanted to call the police, right?"

"Do you know how much revenue Longhua Mall brings in every day? If you affect Longhua Mall's business because of this, can you bear that responsibility?"

How could Ma Yiming dare offend the Wu Family? He hurriedly explained.

"Miss Wu, please don't misunderstand. I wasn't calling the police because of Longhua Mall, but because of Lin Fei."

"The origins of his gold coins aren't clean. I was afraid they might bring trouble to Longhua Mall..."

Wu Yuqing looked too impatient to hear his explanation and interrupted him directly.

"What happens at Longhua Mall is not for you to worry about."

"I don't care what private grudge you have with Mr. Lin Fei, but I can tell you clearly that he is my friend."

"If you make things difficult for him, you make things difficult for me. If you want to call the police, go right ahead. If the investigation proves the gold coins are clean, then you'll be guilty of false accusation and defamation. I will absolutely have my lawyers pursue your legal responsibility."

Lu Yao tugged on Ma Yiming's sleeve. She did not want to offend Wu Yuqing.

Given Wu Yuqing's status, dealing with the two of them would be as easy as crushing two ants.

"Let's go!"

Ma Yiming did not dare utter another word. He turned around and left in disgrace.

"Miss Wu, thank you for helping me out of that situation!"

When they had first met at the hospital, Lin Fei knew it had been a coincidence.

But he had only been at Longhua Mall for a short while before Wu Yuqing appeared. That was a little too much of a "coincidence."

Besides, his argument with Ma Yiming had only been a trivial matter.

As a wealthy young miss, Wu Yuqing should not have bothered with it at all.

She had helped him out, most likely because she had come specifically for him.

As for her purpose, Lin Fei understood it very well.

It must have been the story he had made up about that white-bearded miracle doctor that caused Wu Yuqing to take notice of him.

Wu Yuqing smiled faintly, her eyes studying Lin Fei from head to toe.

"It was nothing. No need to thank me."

"Oh, right, Lin Fei, you want to sell gold coins, correct?"

Lin Fei nodded. No matter what, he had to exchange the coins for cash as soon as possible before he could buy goods.

"Yes, my gold coins are family heirlooms, so I don't have any proof of purchase..."

"May I take a look?"

Lin Fei handed the gold coins to Wu Yuqing. After examining them for a few moments, she said, "The design of these coins is quite rare. Longyuan... Which dynasty was that?"

"My father loves collecting antiques. Name your price for these gold coins—I'll buy them all."