Chapter 5

After returning, Fang Xing found an excuse to send Xiao Bai away, and then he disappeared from the spot.

The warehouse remained the same, and the cup of coffee in the office was still steaming. Everything was as it had always been, as if time had lost its effect here.

Fang Xing rushed straight to the containers and dealt with the lead seals with brute force. After opening over ten containers, he began to check them one by one.

In these containers, one was filled with underwear, which greatly disappointed Fang Xing. Then he continued to check, and the second container contained tools. Seeing the customs seal, it was probably destined for export to a backward country.

...

Snacks, drinks, water cups, watches, large bandages...

"So many things! They're all mine!"

Fang Xing, like a diligent worker bee, brought out quite a few things from the warehouse in several trips.

"Xiao Bai!"

Seeing Xiao Bai run in with her skirt held up, Fang Xing felt a sense of degradation, as he had so smoothly ordered the maid around.

Xiao Bai looked at the piled-up items, her eyes wide and her mouth open. "Young Master, where did these things come from?"

Fang Xing sat in a chair, took a sip of tea, and said nonchalantly, "They're just some things from overseas. Have the butler pick a few to sell, and use the money to buy a dowry for Miss Zhang."

Xiao Bai picked up a plastic comb, played with it lovingly, and then ran out happily.

When Fang Jielun ran in, panting, Fang Xing said with a look of disdain, "Butler, just pick a few things to sell, and get a dowry for Miss Zhang."

Fang Xing was somewhat disdainful of the items piled on the table, which were just ordinary stainless steel thermoses and makeup boxes in that world.

But the things Fang Xing didn't care for made Fang Jielun's eyes widen. He picked up a makeup box and tried several times to open it. It wasn't until Fang Xing reminded him to press the switch that he saw its true form.

"Wow! What is this?"

When Fang Jielun saw a little old man appear in the mirror, his hand trembled, almost dropping the makeup box.

"Young Master, is this a mirror? How can it be so clear? Who polished it?" After the initial shock, Fang Jielun began to think about how much this thing could be worth.

"Polished?" Fang Xing remembered that they still used bronze mirrors, and he also thought about the price of this item.

The old and young man exchanged glances, leaving Xiao Bai, who was admiring a makeup box, behind and walked outside.

Outside the master bedroom was a small courtyard with a few trees, the ground covered with stone slabs. Fang Xing was a bit worried about slipping if it rained.

Fang Jielun came over furtively and said, "Young Master, this thing can show every detail of a person, it's a treasure!"

Fang Xing pointed to the open makeup box and said, "There are two more layers below, which can hold many women's items."

After Fang Jielun understood, he slapped his thigh and said happily, "Young Master, this thing is too precious. I plan to sell them one by one, saying they were brought back by your friend from overseas."

Wow! Fang Xing looked at his butler, thinking this guy actually knew the principle of scarcity, truly a talent!

"I'll give you all the things. You decide what to do, but make sure to get Miss Zhang's dowry quickly!"

The big landlord Fang Xing waved his hand, took a few steps, and wobbled out.

But just as Fang Xing was about to leave the courtyard, a hurried voice came, along with stumbling footsteps.

"Brother Dehua, Brother Dehua, I've come to see you!"

Oh! Fang Xing stood there, puzzled, watching a medium-sized, fat man run in.

This man was wearing a moon-white robe, his 'beautiful hair' tied up casually with a pink ribbon, looking quite like a scholar. However, his face was fat and oily.

And when this guy spoke, all the scholar's charm was gone.

"Brother Dehua, don't you recognize me? I'm Chen Xiao! We used to be known as the 'Two Tigers of Beiping,' as close as husband and wife..."

As Chen Xiao spoke, his facial features bunched together, and he occasionally raised his eyebrows lewdly.

"Who is Dehua?" Fang Xing was depressed. Did he already have a courtesy name? And it was such a cliché one.

Fang Dehua? Why don't you call yourself Liu Dehua!

"Master Chen, our young master just woke up and doesn't remember much from before. Please bear with him."

When he heard Chen Xiao's voice, Fang Jielun, with agility uncharacteristic of his age, and Xiao Bai quickly put all the items under the big bed, then calmly came over to explain the young master's condition.

"Really?" Chen Xiao looked at Fang Xing with a pained expression.

"Really." Fang Xing pointed to his head and smiled bitterly. "I've only been awake for a few days, and I've forgotten everything from before. Fortunately, I have loyal old family members by my side, or I would have already joined my father."

As he spoke, Fang Xing pointed to Fang Jielun, who also put on a loyal servant's face.

Chen Xiao's fat face trembled, and he squeezed out a pained expression. "Brother Dehua, rest assured. With me here, I will definitely help you remember our past glory!"

Glory my ass!

At this point, Fang Xing knew this guy was his old friend from before. But considering he had come at the news, Fang Xing decided to forgive him.

After a detailed explanation, Fang Xing learned that Chen Xiao's father and Fang Hongjian were from the same year and had both passed the imperial exams.

However, later on, Fang Hongjian was implicated in a case in the capital and was dismissed from his post, though fortunately, his family was not exiled.

After Fang Hongjian died, the case continued to develop, so Chen Xiao's family did not dare to visit.

"So, is that case over now?"

Sitting in the living room, Fang Xing drank the tea Xiao Bai had brought, feeling somewhat guilty.

"Two days ago, the imperial edict was issued." Chen Xiao bowed in the direction of Nanjing with a constipated expression and said, "Brother Dehua, your father was only implicated. Now that the case is over, you can rest easy."

Fang Xing sighed. "Finally, I've woken from a nightmare. From now on, I will focus on farming and reading. If I have free time, I will teach the children, and that will be a good end."

Chen Xiao said sympathetically, "I know of Brother Dehua's talent, but your father's involvement in the case has ruined your future, truly a tragedy!"

"Swish!" As he spoke, he opened his folding fan and gently waved it.

Fang Xing then realized that due to Fang Hongjian's reason, he could no longer participate in the imperial exams.

What a relief!

Seeing Xiao Bai's sad face, Fang Xing felt his luck was really good.

He knew nothing about the imperial exams! If he really went to take them, he might end up writing a blank paper and be executed for deceiving the emperor...

"Hmm! It smells so good!" Chen Xiao's nose twitched, and he followed the scent to the door like a dog.

"Brother Dehua, I've brought a gift today. Shall we have a drink?"

What a glutton!

And so shameless!