"Young lady, this is our family heirloom. I'm going to pass it down to my son and my grandson! It's already a favor that I'm showing it to you!" The shopkeeper held the jade pendant in his arms as if he was afraid someone would covet and snatch it away.

After learning the whole story, Gu Liyan smiled and said, "The boss is a businessman and should understand the principle of not flaunting wealth. My wife took a liking to this jade pendant, and I think it will be noticed by many others as well. Of course, there will also be thieves eyeing it."

Upon hearing Gu Liyan's words, the shopkeeper's expression changed drastically. Gu Liyan observed the change in his expression and smiled as he said, "Of course, it would be best if you had the ability to protect this warm jade. However, I think you seem to lack training and your martial arts skills are still shallow. If you encounter bandits on your way back, losing money is a small matter. If you lose your life because of it, I'm afraid it would be a great loss!"

The thin, small-statured boss's face grew increasingly grim. He naturally understood the pros and cons, and swallowed hard before saying, "I... I'll sell it to you!"

Yan Muxue beamed with joy, "Great! Name your price!"

The shopkeeper gritted his teeth and said, "One thousand taels!"

Gu Liyan's eyes widened, and he pointed at the shopkeeper, yelling, "Why don't you just rob me?!"

"I……"

Before the shopkeeper could say anything, Yan Muxue immediately snapped her fingers and exclaimed, "Okay, I'll buy it!"

Gu Liyan looked at Yan Muxue with surprise and pulled her aside. "Xue'er, you want me to bargain with him?"

Seeing Gu Liyan's reluctant expression, Yan Muxue covered her mouth and chuckled, "It's okay, I have money!"

"But……"

Gu Liyan was about to say something when the shop owner arrogantly said, "Hey! Are you buying or not? If you're not buying, I'm not selling!"

"Buy it!" Yan Muxue hurriedly said, and without saying another word, she took out her money to pay.

After exchanging money for goods, Yan Muxue beamed with joy upon receiving the jade pendant. She went to Gu Liyan and showed it to him, saying, "Little Li, look!"

Seeing Yan Muxue's happy expression, Gu Liyan sighed helplessly, "Never mind, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters!"

Yan Muxue smiled and went to Gu Liyan, hanging the jade pendant on his waist.

Gu Liyan was stunned for a moment upon seeing this. "Xue'er, you..."

"A gentleman is like jade, and you are the perfect match!" Yan Muxue put the jade pendant on Gu Liyan and looked up at him.