Hong Shan suddenly turned his head and looked behind him.
It was a full-length mirror that Ye Xinning had when she rented the apartment. It stood in the living room. To be honest, most people wouldn't put a mirror in such a place, but the landlord of this house did.
And Hong Shan’s position just now happened to be in front of this mirror.
Actually, if he had sat honestly on the chair, his body could have completely blocked the light, allowing the mirror to only reflect his back.
But Hong Shan got carried away and not only stood on the stool but also turned sideways, causing the cards in his hand to be completely exposed to Su Xiaojiu's view.
Wasn't Su Xiaojiu always accurate with her draws?
“So that’s it! You’re cheating! Hand over your cards, hand over your cards! According to our mahjong hall rules, the first time you cheat, you get two pinky fingers chopped off!”
“This isn’t my mirror, don’t blame me for your blindness!”
Su Xiaojiu was hiding behind An Chen, circling around Hong Shan.
Probably knowing that he couldn't do anything to Su Xiaojiu, Hong Shan chased for a while but couldn't keep up, so he sat on the sofa, fuming.
“Forget it, forget it!”
He had thought it was just his bad luck. Since it wasn't, then it was actually fine.
“Can you delete that photo?”
“No.”
“I’ll pay!”
“I want one hundred thousand.”
“No problem, I’ll have Ye Xinning exchange some of my Medicinal Pills for it.”
“I’m talking about Spirit Stones!”
“You’re too greedy!”
Hong Shan again made a gesture as if to flare up.
“Xiao Jiu!”
An Chen became serious this time, turning to look at Su Xiaojiu.
“We are all friends, isn’t it too much to extort like this?”
Su Xiaojiu pouted.
“This is a handle I finally managed to get!”
But then, she heard An Chen say again:
“Transactions require mutual consent. Since he doesn't want to buy, don't force a sale. Anyway, there should be plenty of people willing to pay a higher price.”
For a powerhouse of Hong Shan’s level, one hundred thousand Spirit Stones is truly a small sum.
The Medicinal Pills they use might cost more than that for a single bottle.
It’s unknown if Hong Shan has made enemies in Kyushu, but he should at least have a few friends.
Among friends, having some “dirt” on each other is standard practice.
If Su Xiaojiu really wanted to sell, someone would definitely buy it; she just needed to find the right client.
Hong Shan almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.
“What are you saying, kid!”
Ye Xinning let out a giggle from behind An Chen.
“Disciple, can you stand aside? You’re my disciple, not theirs!”
Ye Xinning tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said:
“Okay, how about this: from now on, I won’t fuss about the Cultivate resources you give me, how about that?”
“But… hmm?”
Hong Shan was stunned.
Although he did hope for that, it sounded strange now…
Are these two things related?
Isn't this colluding with outsiders to exploit her master?
“Alright, just kidding, don’t make too much noise, or the neighbors will complain.”
An Chen tapped Su Xiaojiu’s head, a gesture that had almost become habitual.
He took out a few clothes, a mask, and a hat from his qiankun bag.
“Are you going out?”
Ye Xinning looked at An Chen’s actions, a little confused.
“Yes, I’m going to Sun Zhijun’s shop to sell some things.”
“Aren’t you waiting until after school this afternoon?”
An Chen shook his head, putting on his mask and hat.
“No, I don’t want Sun Zhijun to figure out my pattern and frequency of visiting his shop.”
He then put on a white tracksuit jacket, with only a pair of long pants left in his hand.
“I’ll use the restroom for a moment.”
When he came out, he had changed his pants and was carrying a pair of cheap sneakers. At the door, An Chen put on these sneakers.
“An Chen, have you gotten a little taller?”
Su Xiaojiu leaned close to An Chen, curiously measuring him.
An Chen was originally just under one point eight meters, about one point eight meters with shoes on, but now, Su Xiaojiu, who was only one point six five meters tall, found that when they stood up, she could almost see An Chen’s mouth.
But now, Su Xiaojiu felt she could only see An Chen’s chin.
“It’s true.”
Ye Xinning also came over, standing in front of An Chen and tiptoeing.
“Didn’t you notice it in the shop last time? And didn’t you feel something was off later?”
Ye Xinning shook her head, then realized.
“Last time I wore heels, which also made me a bit taller, so in my impression, our height difference was still about the same.”
“That’s right.”
An Chen nodded, then pointed to his cheap sneakers.
“Hidden heel, three centimeters.”
When judging a person’s characteristics, height and body shape are often the most obvious indicators. When police ask eyewitnesses about a suspect’s features, they also ask for this information first.
If one changes these characteristics without revealing their appearance, it is also a form of “disguise.”
“You’re very meticulous.”
“I have to be. Details determine success or failure. In this period, it’s always right to be cautious.”
“Indeed… Should I go with you? I also need to exchange some things.”
An Chen thought carefully for a moment, then shook his head.
“You take the afternoon off. One hour after I return, you go to his shop. Don’t let him think we have any connection.”
Last time, Sun Zhijun already had some suspicion that the two knew each other. After all, the timing was too coincidental, and both happened to be selling Qingxin Grass Leaf, making it hard not to draw connections.
So this time, if the two went together again, it would likely confirm Sun Zhijun’s suspicions.
A person’s characteristics include not only their appearance but also their interpersonal relationships.
“Okay.”
Ye Xinning nodded and picked up her phone to ask her Head Teacher for leave.
She and An Chen were similar, both having a bit of “privilege.” Although she didn’t have as much as An Chen, taking a leave was still no problem.
An Chen arrived at the small shop again.
At this moment, Sun Zhijun had both feet propped up on the counter, with an undisguised smile on his face.
“That’s right… it’s good stuff from Kyushu. If you don’t believe me, you can ask Boss Li and Boss Kong! They’ve all experienced the effects and say it’s good! One pill keeps you energized for three days and three nights, perfect for people like you who need to concentrate for short periods and work intensely…”
After Sun Zhijun finished speaking, he hung up the phone and immediately saw An Chen standing at the door.
An Chen’s white attire was too recognizable.
Sun Zhijun quickly put his feet down and almost fell when getting off the chair, stumbling to An Chen’s front.
“Boss, what good stuff have you brought this time?”
An Chen walked straight into the small shop, not even looking at him, his gaze fixed forward.
