aircannonsinc Chapter 29: The old woman who was trying to scam someone bumped into the school beauty and her grand
Chapter 29: The old woman who was trying to scam someone bumped into the school beauty and her grand
On weekends, the Wenchang Street Antique Market is packed with people, like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
The shouts, bargaining, and debates over treasures mingled together, creating a lively atmosphere.
Only a small stall in the middle of the market was surrounded by layers of people.
Everyone craned their necks to look inside, as if watching a large-scale monkey show.
An old woman in a floral shirt was lying on the ground, frantically pounding on the ground.
The dust kicked up by its two feet was flying everywhere, and its wailing and howling could lift the roof off.
"Is there no justice? Is there no law?"
"You're bullying an old woman like me, half-buried!"
"Family members, does anyone understand! I didn't check the almanac before going out today, and I got bullied like this!"
A middle-aged man in a short-sleeved shirt standing next to me suddenly felt a surge of righteousness.
He stepped forward, pointed at Lu Jingchen, his face flushed red, and shouted angrily.
"Young man, I saw you snatch the jade pendant from this old lady's hand!"
"You dare to rob me in broad daylight?"
"Believe it or not, I'll call the police right now and have you arrested!"
The surrounding crowd instantly erupted in uproar.
They pointed and whispered among themselves at Lu Jingchen, their voices buzzing like a swarm of wasps.
Lu Jingchen sat on a small stool, his expression as indifferent as plain water.
He wasn't intimidated by the spectacle at all, and didn't even lift an eyelid.
He slowly took out another jade pendant from his pocket.
He raised his hand and brought the two jade pendants together, one a dragon and the other a phoenix, their patterns fitting perfectly.
The jade body instantly shimmered with a lustrous light, enveloped in a soft glow of spiritual energy, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary object.
Lu Jingchen glanced at the middle-aged man, his tone icy.
"Open your eyes and look carefully, this is originally a pair of dragon and phoenix pendants."
"Which eye of yours saw me steal her things?"
The middle-aged man stared at the perfectly fitting jade pendant and was instantly speechless.
His face turned as red as a boiled shrimp, and he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
But he still stubbornly insisted on arguing his point.
"But you can't just steal it!"
"What if the elderly person gets hurt?"
"She's so old, if something really happens to her, can you take the responsibility?"
Lu Jingchen was so angry he laughed, his eyes full of disdain.
They stared at this guy like he was an idiot, as if he were a joke.
"Is it wrong for me to take back what's mine?"
"This jade pendant of mine is worth one million."
"If this old lady scratches or breaks my jade pendant, will you pay for it?"
The middle-aged man gasped instantly, his face filled with disdain.
She didn't believe Lu Jingchen's words at all and rolled her eyes.
"One million? You're just bragging!"
"I bet this is just cheap stuff from a street vendor, worth maybe a thousand or eight hundred at most."
"Are you crazy for money?!"
Lu Jingchen didn't bother to look at him again and casually put the two jade pendants away.
His tone was very indifferent, carrying a sense of detachment as if he didn't care what anyone else thought.
"Even if I sell it for ten million, it's none of your business."
After saying that, he turned around and calmly sat back down on the small stool.
I leaned back in my chair, closed my eyes to rest, and completely shut myself out from the surrounding noise.
The surrounding onlookers immediately began to whisper among themselves.
The wind direction suddenly changed 180 degrees, and complaints arose one after another.
"Oh, it was a pair of jade pendants. So this old woman was trying to force me to buy it."
"Trying to buy something worth a million for eight hundred dollars? That's not bargaining, that's outright robbery!"
"Grandma, please leave. Don't embarrass yourself here. How old are you?"
"It's so outrageous, it's really opened my eyes."
The old lady's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot as she listened to the accusations from those around her.
She sat up abruptly from the ground, her fingers trembling like a leaf.
Pointing at the people around her, she screamed in anger and embarrassment.
"What do you mean? Huh?"
"So you all think I'm just being unreasonable, right?"
No one paid any attention to her; everyone looked at her with disdain.
Even the middle-aged man who had spoken up for her earlier silently took two steps back.
They were afraid of getting involved in this mess and getting into trouble.
The old lady instantly flew into a rage and screamed hysterically.
"He's the one who hit someone! You're all in cahoots!"
"You've all ganged up on me, a lonely old woman!"
"Is there no law anymore?! Is there no justice left?!"
The passersby who had just tried to offer advice immediately rolled their eyes.
Shaking his head speechlessly, one of the older men couldn't help but retort.
"How can you be so unreasonable, old lady?"
"You're the one who stole their things, and you're trying to shift the blame!"
"We've all seen it, what are you acting for?"
Seeing that no one was helping her, the old lady decided to give up entirely.
Her body went limp, and she lay down on the ground again, starting to throw a tantrum.
He rolled around in the dust, his hair a mess, and he was covered in ash.
"Oh my god! Someone's been killed! This heartless gang is bullying an elderly person!"
"I don't want to live anymore! I'm going to die here today!"
"Let's see which of you can shoulder this responsibility!"
The onlookers were stunned and shook their heads.
"This old lady has really taken taking advantage of her age to the extreme."
"This is the version of the 'extortion' answer in the world of extortion; it's like my CPU has been overheated."
At the other end of the antique street, Su Zhennan, dressed in a well-fitting Tang suit, looked energetic and spirited.
Su Muyue, dressed in a white dress, obediently linked arms with his and skipped along.
A crowd gathered ahead, and a constant stream of noisy arguments and screams could be heard.
Su Muyue instantly became interested, shook her grandfather's arm, and her eyes were full of gossip.
"Grandpa, there are a lot of people gathered over there, and it looks like they're arguing."
"Let's go check it out, we're just wandering around anyway."
Su Zhennan laughed as she shook him, his face full of doting affection.
"Okay, let's do as Yueyue says and go join in the fun."
As they talked, the two walked towards Lu Jingchen's stall.
The further you walk, the clearer the chatter of the people around you becomes.
Every word drifted into their ears.
"This old lady is really something else. She insisted on buying a jade pendant worth millions for only 800 yuan."
"When people refuse to sell, she throws a tantrum, completely taking advantage of her age."
"I think that jade pendant is really nice, the clarity is superb, it might really be worth the price."
Su Zhennan paused abruptly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
He picked up his interest, stroked his beard, and spoke with a smile.
"What kind of jade pendant is this that dares to ask for over a million?"
He turned to look at Su Muyue, his face full of doting smiles.
"Yueyue, what if it really is a top-quality jade pendant?"
"Grandpa will buy it and give it to you as a college graduation gift."
Su Muyue smiled instantly, her eyes crinkling like a flower.
She tugged at her grandfather's arm and spoke sweetly.
"Thank you, Grandpa! You're the best!"
Su Zhennan smiled and shook his head, reaching out to protect Su Muyue.
I pushed through the crowd and squeezed forward.
"Excuse me, excuse me, could you please let me through?"
The two finally managed to squeeze to the front of the crowd.
It gave me a clear view of the entire area in front of the stall.
Lu Jingchen was sitting on a small stool, calmly watching the old woman throwing a tantrum on the ground.
His gaze was no different from that of someone watching a monkey show, completely devoid of any emotion.
Su Muyue's pupils contracted instantly when she saw the young man's face clearly.
His face was full of surprise, and he blurted it out subconsciously.
"Lu Jingchen? What are you doing here?"
Lu Jingchen heard the familiar voice and slowly raised his head.
His gaze met Su Muyue's directly, and he raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He then stood up, patted the dust off his sleeves, and gave a faint smile.
"Su Muyue?"
"I didn't expect to run into you here, what a coincidence."
Su Zhennan stood beside Su Muyue, his gaze instantly sharpening.
He scrutinized Lu Jingchen from head to toe, his eyes filled with scrutiny and apprehension.
As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he instantly recognized Lu Jingchen.
They sensed that unfathomable, abyss-like spiritual energy.
Furthermore, the pure spiritual energy emanating from those two jade pendants was definitely not ordinary.
Su Zhennan's heart clenched suddenly, and his pupils contracted sharply.
That's the vibe!
That day at the Zhao family mansion, which was dozens of kilometers away.
This young man was the one who severely injured him with a single telekinetic spell!
Su Zhennan broke out in a cold sweat instantly.
The hand gripping the cane tightened slightly, and the knuckles turned white.
But his face remained expressionless, still showing that calm and collected demeanor.
He kept his eyes fixed on Lu Jingchen, not daring to relax for a moment.
The old woman on the ground perked up again when she saw the new couple arrive.
She started yelling again, wanting Su Zhennan and Su Muyue to judge the matter for her.
But as soon as she let out a cry, Su Zhennan gave her a cold look.
The oppressive look in his eyes made her freeze instantly, and the scream stuck in her throat; she couldn't utter a single word.
The onlookers were stunned and began to discuss it amongst themselves.
"This old man has such a strong presence! He completely intimidated this old lady at first glance?"
"Look at this old man's clothes and appearance; he's clearly not an ordinary person!"
"This is going to be interesting. I want to see if this jade pendant is really worth a million!"
Lu Jingchen also noticed Su Zhennan's gaze.
He raised an eyebrow, knowing exactly what was going on.
He recognized the old man immediately; he was the one he had injured remotely that day.