Chapter 8

"Old Year, you set the price, I've decided to sell it."

"Hmm... How about this, instead of selling it to someone else, I, this old man, will take advantage of you. I'll offer 30,000 for this green-headed Ah Dai, how does that sound?" Old Year pondered and said.

"30,000!" Li Feng exclaimed in surprise. A single insect could really be sold for 30,000? My goodness, this world is a bit crazy. Even if it was raised by him once, it's still too much.

After all, his mother sold buns in the morning and worked part-time jobs, toiling and enduring all sorts of disdain, and only earned a few thousand a month. Now, a single insect could be sold for 30,000, which was almost equivalent to his mother's annual income.

"Yes, 30,000 is indeed a bit low for Ah Dai's potential value. However, without practical combat testing, I can't be entirely sure if Ah Dai is truly a champion among its peers. I'll add another 20,000 for you." Old Year smiled and said frankly.

Whether it's 30,000 or 50,000, it's actually a small matter for him.

In fact, this price is already very fair. After all, Ah Dai hasn't been through any real combat, and it's hard for anyone to absolutely determine its fighting ability. So, 30,000 is a risky price.

But he added another 20,000, which was actually out of respect for the young man who cured his Golden Headed General.

Of course, if Ah Dai truly is a champion among its peers as previously mentioned, it would be worth far more than 30,000.

However, if Li Feng were to sell Ah Dai himself, people in the circle would probably only offer up to 10,000. To sell it at a higher price, he would need to personally oversee a round of combat, making Ah Dai famous and gaining recognition, to achieve the desired price.

After all, even a powerful fighting cricket has a life span of only about a hundred days.

Clearly, Old Year was thinking too much. Li Feng exclaimed in surprise, not that it was too little, but that it was too much.

"Old Year, no, 30,000 is already far beyond my expectations. I'll sell it to you for 30,000. And selling it to Old Year, with your love for insects, I don't have to worry about Ah Dai being mistreated." Li Feng quickly said.

"Good, then it's settled." Old Year looked at the young man with approval. Not greedy, knowing when to advance and retreat, such people are rare in today's society.

"Ah Mu, go get 30,000 for the young brother."

...

Walking out of Old Year's courtyard, Li Feng still tightly clutched the 30,000 yuan in the bag, still not fully comprehending the high price of Ah Dai.

"Did I really get 30,000 so easily?" It's not that Li Feng is petty, but he grew up in a single-parent family at the poverty line.

In the past, relying solely on his mother, it was already remarkable that she managed to raise him and his sister.

During holidays, other children truly celebrated, wearing new clothes, eating various holiday snacks, and receiving many red envelopes.

But what about himself and Xiao Qi?

No new clothes, no beautifully packaged snacks, and due to their poverty, they received very little pocket money, only able to watch others enviously.

His mother, seeing this, felt deep pain. For the Li Feng family, the holiday was not a celebration but a challenge, a real challenge.

Being able to eat a hearty meat-filled dumpling meal and rest for a day without selling breakfast was the happiness of the siblings and the family.

He clearly remembered that his family's savings had never exceeded 1,000 yuan, and the largest amount of money he had ever handled was the 2,000 yuan for tuition at Qin University.

"Brother Li Feng, I'll see you off here. Take care." The black-clad man called Ah Mu smiled and said.

"Brother Ah Mu, thank you for your trouble. Goodbye." Li Feng finally snapped out of his daze, his face turning red. His awkwardness must have been seen by the black-clad man. My goodness.

"No trouble, Brother Li Feng. You're holding the bag so tightly, it might attract thieves. Would you like me to take you to the bank to deposit it?" Ah Mu kindly reminded him.

"Ah, no, that's not necessary, Brother Ah Mu. Thank you for the reminder, I'll be careful." Li Feng was initially stunned but then realized.

Indeed, wasn't he making a fuss over nothing?

It was truly embarrassing. Although it was the first time he had so much money, he now had blood essence, and would he still worry about money in the future? Thinking of this, Li Feng smiled, finally shaking off the shock of the 30,000 yuan.

He took a taxi and returned to school at 7 PM. At a small restaurant near the school, he rarely ordered two small dishes and a bottle of beer, enjoying his meal thoroughly.

For the first time, he felt life was so enjoyable. The feeling was like a heavy burden that had been on his shoulders for so long was suddenly lifted, making him feel light and happy.

After a satisfying meal, he hummed "Blue and White Porcelain" all the way back to the dormitory. He was now a rich man, and... it would only get more.

Sister, although you never say it, I know you've always been looked down upon by your classmates. They laugh at you for not having decent clothes. I'll buy them for you, and not just new clothes, but also a phone and a laptop.

Mom, you won't have to work part-time jobs or be at the beck and call of others anymore...

Unconsciously, thinking about the years of委屈 (vexation) and disdain the family of three had endured, he made a solemn vow in his heart to change this situation. He vowed that in the future, the three of them would never be looked down upon again.

...

Just as Li Feng was lost in his memories, inside the Year family's residence:

"Grandpa, you made me rush back so quickly, what's going on?" A lively, beautiful girl with a good figure and a ponytail asked curiously.

"Hmm, Yu'er, this is a bit of a long story." Old Year looked at his granddaughter affectionately and chuckled.

Originally, he wanted to invite the young man to stay for dinner. It must be said that Li Feng curing the severely injured Golden Headed General in just two days had already made him believe that this young man was extraordinary.

Moreover, he was kind-hearted and not greedy, which made him appreciate the young man. He called his granddaughter back to try to arrange something good between them.

After all, at his status and resources, he no longer needed to arrange marriages for his daughter or granddaughter to maintain social status. On the contrary, he was worried about his only precious granddaughter meeting the wrong person.

Although he had limited contact with Li Feng today, based on his own observations and the information from Ah Mu, he indeed had the idea of pairing Li Feng with his granddaughter.

However, Li Feng refused to stay for dinner, so he couldn't say much more.

"Dad, did you cure the Golden Headed General?" Inside the residence, the family was having dinner, and a man in his forties suddenly asked.

"Yes, it's cured, and it's more spirited than before, hehe." Mentioning the Golden Headed General, Old Year beamed, thinking about the green-headed Ah Dai he found for it, his smile grew even wider.

"Ah, who could have such great skills to cure a nearly dead Golden Headed General?" The girl exclaimed in surprise.

The middle-aged man sitting beside her was also slightly surprised but then sighed in relief. It's good that it's cured, saving the old man from constant distress.

As for the Golden Headed General, it's just an insect. For someone in his high position with many responsibilities, it's not something he truly cares about.

"A young man, his name is Li Feng. Hmm, this young man is quite decent, and he seems to have some secrets, making him quite extraordinary." Old Year stroked his beard and half-closed his eyes.

"Grandpa, did you make me rush back home for dinner just to meet this Li Feng?" The girl exclaimed, rolling her eyes and groaning.