Chapter 160: After the Wealthy Lady Went Bankrupt – 3

Ren Xin took another careful look at the man’s facial features. Before he could even ask his question, she spoke directly: “There is no need to ask what you intend to ask. This trip will surely be fraught with more ill fortune than good.”

The man fell silent. “This is a regret of mine. I want to see it through.”

Ren Xin feigned a casual air, idly fiddling with her fingers. “Then I shall point you toward a clear path: find a way to cooperate with the authorities. That is the only way to ensure your safety.”

The man looked somewhat reluctant. The aura of death on his face had not dissipated; he seemed to be stubbornly clinging to something.

Ren Xin wasn’t inclined to say more. “Good advice is lost on a ghost bent on dying. Suit yourself.”

“Is it truly…”

Ren Xin said with a hint of irritation, “There are some things you shouldn’t touch, and for some money, you need to actually be alive to spend it.”

【Why am I so confused by this?】

【I get the feeling this big brother wants to go back to his old ways!!】

【I think so too. The streamer told him that if he goes this time, he’s dead, but if he works with the government, he’ll live. But big brother is unwilling.】

【What a stubborn head he’s got~】

【The streamer seems like she actually has some real skills, huh~】

The man across the screen looked grave. He pondered for a moment, and just as Ren Xin was about to call for the next person, he finally spoke slowly: “I know the location of a major tomb. It’s from the Spring and Autumn period¹. Streamer, I’ll trust you this time. I’ll contact the authorities to go together, but… can I invite you to join us?”

Ren Xin gave him a flat rejection. “I’m not going. It’s a waste of time and risky. Goodbye! Next!”

The next person to join was actually a handsome man with a strong “vibe.” How strong? Just by sitting there, he looked exactly like a great literary master from the Republican era².

However, Ren Xin wasn’t particularly into this type. She looked at him with extreme composure and asked, “Name?”

“Mo Qiuyang!”

【Holy crap, this is a real big shot. He’s the young master of Wangqiu Pavilion³.】

【What’s his background?】

【Let’s put it this way: his family is basically the wealthiest in the antique world. Their collection could supply exhibitions for over a dozen museums, and every single piece is a masterpiece—the kind that’s priceless and not even for sale.】

【Screenshot, screenshot! I’m technically in the same frame as a tycoon now.】

“Your family is wealthy, your parents are healthy, and you’re an only child. From childhood until now, you haven’t even choked on a sip of water. Your life has been smooth enough. Is there anything else you want to ask?”

【My god, I can’t even imagine it. What’s the point of a life like that? Unlike me—I stepped in dog poop this morning.】

【I’m different. I can never catch the bus.】

【I’ve got it worse. Every time I’m late, I end up in the same elevator as my boss. I’m freaking done.】

【What kind of large-scale misery-competing contest is this!!】

Mo Qiuyang spoke in a gentle voice, “I watched your stream with the gentleman just now. I wanted to ask, how much would it take for you to come along?”

“I’m not going. Not for any price!”

“One million?”

“Not going!”

“Five million!!”

Ren Xin fell silent.

Book Spirit Number One: “I think you’d better quit while you’re ahead. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.”

Fine then. “I’m not going!”

Mo Qiuyang calmly raised the price. “Ten million.”

“I’ll go! This old servant will start packing right away!”

【When it hit one million, my heart skipped a beat. The master is still the master—she knows how to drive the price up to the limit~】

【Ten million just for one trip?】

【Nowadays, a good-looking male model is only three thousand a night. Think about how long that money could last!】

【User above, mind your status. Do you have an address? An introduction? I don’t have any other requirements, as long as he’s ‘well-equipped.’】

【Male models are worth that much now? That wasn’t the price back in my day.】

【Stop talking, or the vice squad is going to raid this chat.】

【Hahahaha…】

Mo Qiuyang sent Ren Xin a private message and left his phone number.

“My WeChat is the same as my number. You can add me. Once I’ve made the arrangements, I’ll notify you.” With that, he went offline.

Ren Xin hadn’t made any other money today and was ready to take another order. To her surprise, everyone was just chatting amongst themselves; no one was actually spending money.

She flipped the table mentally. She was done for the day.

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Translator’s Notes

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1. Spring and Autumn period: A period in Chinese history (approx. 770–476 BC) known for its significant cultural and philosophical development. In the context of tomb raiding or archaeology, artifacts from this era are considered exceptionally rare and valuable. ↩
2. Republican era: The period from 1912 to 1949 in China. In modern Chinese media, the ‘Republican style’ (Minguo feng) refers to a specific aesthetic of refined, scholarly elegance, often associated with intellectuals wearing traditional cheongsams or Western-style suits. ↩
3. Wangqiu Pavilion: The name of a fictional or specific antique business. In Chinese culture, ‘Pavilion’ (Ge) is a common suffix for high-end shops dealing in traditional arts, calligraphy, or antiques. ↩