By this time, night had already fallen over Aurous Hill.


    ine had finished dinner and was calling Charlie and ire to the table. She couldn’t help but grumble, “It’s already eight o’clock! Why doesn’t Jacob, that old rascal, realize it? I have no idea where Lang disappeared to when I got home.”


    Charlie replied nonchntly, “Mom, Dad is now the executive vice president of the Painting and Calligraphy Association. He must be busy most of the time, so let’s be understanding.”


    Lan chimed in with a hint of disdain, “I understand his priorities. Bute on! Just because he’s the executive vice president doesn’t mean the people running the Painting and Calligraphy Association aren’t clueless.”


    Just as she finished speaking, Jacob entered the room, pushing the door open.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    ire quickly greeted him, “Dad, wash your hands ande eat!” Jacob casually asked, “What’s for dinner? Are there any special dishes?”


    ine teased, “If you can handle it, I’ll give you a two-yuan reward tomorrow!”


    Jacob winced at ine’sment, shaking his head. “You really never cease to amaze me with your words,” he grumbled. He walked toward the sink in the western kitchen, washed his hands, and then took a seat at the dining table. Turning to Charlie, he said, “Good son-inw, guess who I ran into while shopping on Antique Street today?”


    Charlie replied casually, “It must be Zhang Ermao (Cade), right? Who else could it be?”


    Jacob was taken aback. “Yes, good son-inw, you’re quite perceptive!”


    Charlie smiled and said, “Dad, I’ve known Zhang Ermao (Cade) for a while now. When you mentioned Antique Street, I figured it had to be him. He’s the only one there we both know who sells antiques.”


    “Exactly,” Jacob nodded. Then he reminisced about his encounter on Antique Street, sighing, “Zhang Ermao (Cade) is getting bolder by the day. He had a piece of lightning wood on disy today, and when I asked the price, he said five million! Can you believe that?”<fnb714> This content belongs to Find~Novel</fnb714>


    He then added, “Oh, and I heard that Zhang Ermao (Cade) stopped dealing in antiques for a bit and started hanging out with Don Albert. Now it seems he can’t get along with Don Albert anymore. Is he trying to bring that aggressive selling style into the antique scene?”


    Charlie chuckled and said, “Dad, why bother with what Zhang Ermao (Cade) is up to? If he wants to set a high price for a piece of lightning wood, that’s his business. Based on your extensive experience in antiques, have you ever heard of anyone foolish enough to spend five million on a piece of wood?”


    Jacob pressed his lips together and nodded, smiling. “You’re right.”


    At that moment, Lan interjected, “Jacob, are you thinking of getting back into the antique trade?”


    Jacob raised an eyebrow at her and replied, “I’m not an antique dealer. What kind of antiques would I be selling? It’s just that I have a good eye, and in this industry, that counts for something. asionally, I spot an opportunity that can yield significant returns.”


    ine scoffed, “Only you? When you make a move, it’s more about making a show of it!”


    Jacob shot her a disdainful look. “You really don’t know what you’re talking about!” He then turned to Charlie. “By the way, good son-inw, our Painting and Calligraphy Association is nning an exhibition of ancient calligraphy and painting here in Aurous Hill soon. The support from within is strong, and it should attract national attention! We might even get CCTV to cover the event in full!”


    Charlie asked with curiosity, “Is it really going to be that big of an event?”