But when Zhao Anna received the first draft of Shennong's Hundred Herbs from him, she immediately realized something.

"Chu Xiao, you, you wouldn't..."

Chu Xiao interrupted her by raising his hand and placed the items on the counter.

The moment the package was opened, the entire audience gasped in surprise.

A golden Buddha statue and several fine jade plaques were exposed before my eyes.

The golden Buddha sits upright, its eyes compassionate and dignified, its beauty exquisite.

Chu Xiao said, "Mr. Fu, I don't have any cash, but I have a gold Buddha statue and these jade pendants. I wonder if that's enough to offset the payment?"

Ling Shao's eyes were almost blinded by the light of the golden Buddha.

"No, impossible! This golden Buddha looks to weigh over thirty pounds, and the casting technique doesn't seem to be modern. Could it be made of placer gold?"

"And these jade pendants, the white background is like milk, I suspect they're fake!"

Chu Xiao's voice turned cold: "Young Master Ling, if you lack discernment, then read more books. Don't make yourself a laughingstock."

"Chu Xiao, where did you get all this stuff? Why should I believe you?"

Just then, a seductive yet shrill laugh came from behind.

"Wow, isn't this Brother Chu? What are you doing here?"

Just as the golden Buddha appeared, Cao Moran happened to see what was happening and immediately threw away his bow and arrows and walked over.

Following closely behind her was Huang Zilong, the chairman of the Huanglong Chamber of Commerce.

Ling Shao immediately covered his mouth and screamed excitedly, "Holy crap, Miss Cao is coming over!"

Cao Moran was not only beautiful, but also a woman who was just as capable as any man, doing things that countless men dared not do.

Since this woman appeared in the business world, no sophisticated words used to praise women have been sufficient to describe her strength and domineering nature, her charm and allure.

No man dislikes a woman like this.

Even Zhao Anna couldn't help but purse her lips, a hint of jealousy and envy flashing in her eyes.

To her surprise, Cao Moran walked up to Chu Xiao and, in front of everyone, grabbed his chin and kissed him with her sensual lips.

She kissed Chu Xiao!

Everyone present stared wide-eyed, their mouths agape in an "O" shape.

Ling Shao and Fu Jiaxing, in particular, had a surge of anger and jealousy in their eyes.

Grass!

What merit or ability does Chu Xiao possess to deserve such favor from Miss Cao?

Zhao Anna frowned, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable.

Cao Moran, however, released Chu Xiao with a nonchalant expression and laughed as if no one else was around, "Little brother Xiao, we meet again. What good things did you bring for your sister today?"

I did bring the item, but it wasn't for Cao Moran.

It was intended to be used to offset the payment for goods.

"Miss Cao, I was preparing these things..."

Upon seeing this, Fu Jiaxing quickly removed his hood and extended his right hand to Cao Moran. "Hello, Miss Cao. I am Fu Jiaxing, the young CEO of Fu Group. I have long admired your name. It is truly an honor to meet you today."

Cao Moran didn't even look at him, let alone shake his hand.

At this moment, Huang Zilong suddenly rushed forward, his old eyes shining when he saw the antiques displayed in the showcase.

"President Chu? I didn't see you clearly just now, I didn't expect it to really be you!"

"My God, this is a golden Buddha... Ah, this is the golden Buddha of the Great Gan Kingdom?!"

"And this jade plaque carved with two dragons playing with a pearl, the characters are simple and elegant, heavy yet vigorous, just like the one you sold me before."

Upon hearing this, Young Master Ling was dumbfounded.

"Chairman Huang, you must be mistaken. How could these items really be such great antiques?"

"Isn't Da Gan a legendary country? How could it possibly exist in reality?"