Chen Ping'an walked downstairs and exited the Green Beetle Shop, slowly walking along the street with his horse.0

He had bought the numismatic charms because he planned to give them to Peace and Tranquility Mountain's Zhong Kui.3

One couldn't be in too much of a hurry when trying to make money, so Chen Ping'an couldn't be blamed for giving away so much right now.2

However, it wasn't long before Chen Ping'an looked back, discovering that the Qingcai, the young woman wearing the colorful dress, was quickly walking over with a brocade box in her hands.0

After Chen Ping'an stopped, Qingcai handed the brocade box to him and said with a smile, "Elder Hong felt really bad about turning down Young Master's request, so he ultimately decided to part with his treasure and give this clay statuette to Young Master. Young Master might not know, but I needed to tug at the brocade box for a long time before Elder Hong was finally willing to let it go."0

Chen Ping'an smiled and said that Elder Hong was truly far too kind, and there was no need for him to do this. However, his hands weren't slow at all, and he immediately reached over to accept the brocade box. To his surprise, the young woman also didn't let go of the brocade box straight away, and he needed to tug lightly before she finally loosened her grip.5

Qingcai raised her two empty hands as she looked at the disappearing figure.0

She smiled and shook her head, and when she returned to the Green Beetle Shop, the female attendants on the first floor all lowered their heads in respect when they saw her.0

When she arrived outside Hong Yangbo's room on the second floor, the old man respectfully stood at the door and said with a bitter smile, "Boss, you gave me a fright when you personally brought us tea just then."1

The young woman smiled calmly and said, "You were given an even bigger fright when the customer tried to poach you afterward, weren't you?"0

Elder Hong could only smile wryly.0

The young woman walked into his room, bending down and extending a finger to play with the green-robed figures standing on the branch of the potted bonsai tree. Elder Hong stood beside her and asked in puzzlement, "Boss, why did you tell me to give him the...0