Chapter 849 - 581: The Visitor
The whole family was shocked!
No one expected that the stingy Second Uncle-in-law could suddenly produce a bottle of ancient Maotai worth one Yuan as a holiday gift for the eldest uncle!
This was such a grand gesture! Totally out of character for him.
The eldest uncle shook his head.
"No, no! It's too expensive! Besides, I can't get used to Maotai; I drink Erguotou!"
"Just accept it, alright?!"
The uncle-in-law estimated correctly that the kind-hearted eldest uncle couldn't possibly accept such a heavy gift, so he simply placed it ostentatiously in front of the uncle and turned with a superior expression, sneering at Xia Liang.
"Xia Liang! Didn't you say it should be at least three times my amount? You think you're something now, huh? Impressive? Well, go ahead, give your gift!"
Xia Liang shrugged and slightly lifted the corners of his mouth.
No one could have imagined!
The "stingy iron rooster" Second Uncle-in-law actually presented such a lavish gift.
Xia Liang stood up and said lightly.
"Three times, so three times! The gift I prepared for the eldest uncle is already downstairs. I'll go get someone to bring it up!"
"Stop bragging!"
Second Uncle-in-law laughed heartily.
"Kid, if you admit you're wrong now, I, as your elder, won't make it hard for you."
Xia Liang sighed.
"What if I give him a gift worth 3 Yuan?"
"I'll kneel down for you! Bow my head and admit I'm wrong!"
Second Uncle-in-law was certain Xia Liang couldn't have 3 Yuan!
What a joke!
Everyone in the family knew that Xia Liang, although in college, had a very average job, earning a meager amount each month, just a typical urban drifter?
3 Yuan?
How could he possibly have 3 Yuan?
Uncle-in-law never took Xia Liang seriously.
Today, Xia Liang actually dared to confront him? He was determined to put Xia Liang down!
Xia Liang shrugged, signaling to his dad, preparing to go downstairs, get the car, and buy the gift.
As for what to buy, actually~~
Xia Liang hadn't thought it through yet!
Anyway, money's not an issue, what can't be bought?
At this moment~
Suddenly, the door was flung open.
Xia Xingchang and his whole family rushed in excitedly.
Both hands, filled with various valuable gifts!
Uncle-in-law was boasting and belittling Xia Liang; upon seeing Xia Xingchang, he hurriedly stood up, taking quick strides towards him.
His biggest trait is that he despises the poor and favors the rich!
When he encounters Xia Liang, he steps on him hard.
Seeing someone doing better than him, he fawns over them tirelessly.
The loud-mouth younger aunt had long boasted about Xia Xingchang's "heroic deeds" to everyone.
"Xingchang, huh? Our entrepreneurial big shot is back? Hahaha!"
Second Uncle-in-law greeted warmly, dragging Xia Xingchang through a barrage of greetings.
But Xia Xingchang had no interest in idle chatter with him, his eyes only on Xia Liang.
He opened his mouth, ready to call Xia Liang brother!
Yet the younger aunt beside him secretly nudged him and lowered her voice.
"Don't expose Xia Liang's strength! Didn't we agree to keep his wealth secret and befriend him quietly?"
Xia Xingchang broke out in a cold sweat!
Yes, I almost revealed Xia Liang's true status!
That's not okay!
Sure, Xia Liang's secret will eventually be exposed, but drag it out as long as possible!
Xia Xingchang still wanted to bond with Xia Liang, to become the man in the family with the best relationship with Xia Liang!
This is the man whom even President Wang Xin wants to latch on to.
Xia Xingchang made up his mind to keep Xia Liang's secret.
He laughed heartily.
"What's everyone doing?"
Uncle-in-law answered nonchalantly.
"Nothing! It's just this audacious kid Xia Liang daring to challenge me? We made a bet~~"
He simply explained the bet with Xia Liang.
Unexpectedly~~
Before he could finish, Xia Xingchang's expression changed dramatically!
"You, you dare target Xia Liang?"
Xia Xingchang's face darkened like the bottom of a pot.
As Xia Liang's most loyal lackey, Xia Xingchang firmly believed——whoever dared offend Xia Liang was offending him!
No choice, Xia Liang is the immediate superior of his immediate superior, the thigh of the thigh!
An enormous opportunity!
A chance granted by heaven!
Second Uncle-in-law was stunned as he listened.
"What's up with Xia Liang? He's just a poor kid, a nobody~~"
Smack~~
Second Uncle-in-law spun three times in place from a slap from Xia Xingchang!
The whole family was shocked!
Goodness, what's going on?
Why did Xia Xingchang hit Second Uncle-in-law?
Uncle-in-law saw stars, immediately cross-eyed!
Xia Xingchang, when upset, simply slapped; this was his first time resorting to this traditional craft for Xia Liang's sake.
Second Aunt was furious and began to curse.
"Xia Xingchang, are you insane? Why did you hit my husband?"
Xia Xingchang's face was grim.
"Nonsense! Because he~~"
He initially wanted to say because he offended Xia Liang, but reconsidered; revealing to the family how capable Xia Liang was would cost him the advantage, promptly changing his words.
"Because he's a snob who despises poverty and favors wealth!"
Whole family: "..."
Speaking of despising poverty and favoring wealth, doesn't that describe you, Xia Xingchang, just as well as Second Uncle-in-law?
In the past, you two were birds of a feather, cut from the same cloth.
Why does Xia Xingchang suddenly return full of righteousness?
Even going as far as to hit Second Uncle-in-law for Xia Liang?
Xia Xingchang put on an indignant look, dumping the heavy gift box on the table and nodding and bowing to the eldest uncle.
"Uncle! This is from me—oops—it's Xia Liang's token of affection to you. I bought it on his behalf; this is a Golden Buddha worth 3 Yuan! It's Xia Liang's sincere gesture, offered to you!"
Xia Xingchang spared no expense this time, buying—3 Yuan worth of gifts in one go!
Yes, a full 3 Yuan!
Previously, Xia Xingchang received a call from the big shot Wang Xin to purchase a half-Yuan heavy gift for big shot Xia Liang; failing at this would mean he shouldn't bother working.
Xia Xingchang understood Wang's intention, steeling his resolve.
Stick to the cause, deliver the Buddha to the west!
If you're going to do it, go big!
He pooled his 2 Yuan year-end bonus, gathered all he could, borrowed all his relatives' savings, maxed out his credit card, Huabei account, scraping together 3 Yuan!
He bought a 10-kilogram large Golden Buddha from the most expensive mall in one go!
The Golden Buddha is 30 centimeters tall!
Initially, Xia Xingchang planned to present this Golden Buddha to Xia Liang today, to win his favor, but upon arriving and reconsidering, realizing Xia Liang hadn't presented his gift to his uncle, decided to offer the gift to him instead, giving Xia Liang face and helping out big shot Ye! Better than simply giving it to Xia Liang?
He opened the box, took out the 10-kilogram Buddha, and placed it on the table!
Bang!
The Golden Buddha landed!
The entire room was instantly illuminated with a golden glow!
The relatives' titanium dog eyes were blinded by the dazzling Golden Buddha!
This is a Buddha crafted from 20 pounds of pure gold!
Pure gold!
Worth 3 Yuan!
Ordinary households have never seen such a priceless treasure?
The eldest uncle was stunned, stood up, and waved his hand.
"This? I don't want it! It's too valuable, I can't accept it."
Xia Xingchang's sole intention was to curry favor with Xia Liang, his mouth sweeter than honey, pushing Xia Liang forward.
"Uncle! No need to be polite with me; this gift isn't from me, it's from Xia Liang! I'm merely borrowing the flower to offer the Buddha!"