After the wedding and saying goodbye to their parents, the couple returned to their workplaces and hosted a dinner for some friends. The following days were spent shopping and working.

That day, Si Cheng brought two tickets to the Mining Expo, a specialized exhibition of industry equipment and technology, where many products were on display and for sale. Si Cheng waved the tickets in his hand and said to the attendees, "We might find something there."

After passing through layers of checks, we entered the Mineral Expo. The first floor featured booths showcasing local specialties, while the second floor housed a platform for various minerals. Si Cheng led Yun Qi to a large brand knife showroom. The counters were filled with all sorts of knives: Ban, Zhangdao, Hengdao, Tangdao, short swords, Taiji swords, and more—the variety was countless. Only after entering did I realize how many types of knives there were; I was truly ignorant.

Only a very few of these knives were sharpened; the rest were just decorations. The guide explained that you needed to register your identity to take a sharpened knife home. Hearing this, Yun Qi tugged at Si Cheng's sleeve. Si Cheng turned and glanced at her, then squeezed her hand. Yun Qi quietly walked to the side to admire the knives. Si Cheng, meanwhile, began chatting quietly with the guide.

At this moment, Yunqi saw a complete set of Damascus steel knives made in India. Six knives of different sizes and shapes were displayed there, which immediately attracted her attention. The salesperson next to her saw that she was looking at them with great interest and came over.

"Would you like me to take it out and have a look?"

"May I?"

"Of course, we also sell retail here. If you see something you like, you can take it home." As he spoke, he took out the entire display tray from the counter.

"This set of Damascus steel knives is made in India and is crafted from Wootz steel. Its most distinctive feature is the various patterns covering the blade, resembling flowing clouds and water, which are exceptionally beautiful. These patterns are formed during the casting process." The salesman said, picking up one of the curved knives. "Please be careful, these knives are all sharpened and are quite sharp."

Yunqi carefully took the curved sword. Looking at the exquisite patterns on the blade and the cold light it flashed, even though she didn't know much about swords, she knew it was a good sword.

"These knives were all hand-forged by veteran craftsmen, and they are becoming increasingly rare on the market. Many are held by collectors, making them very valuable. Especially these directly sharpened ones are even rarer. Sister has such a good eye, why don't you take a set back to collect? Or it would be nice to give it to Dad to collect as well."

He looked at the remaining knives and became more and more fond of them.

Are there any requirements for purchasing this knife?

"There are no special requirements, you just need to register your ID number with us. Would you like to try its sharpness?"

How do we try it?

At this moment, the salesman took out a piece of white paper, held the knife in his right hand, and held one end of the paper in his left hand. He gently cut it in the middle, and the paper was split in two in an instant.

How much does this set of knives cost?

"This set of knives is quite expensive because it is hand-forged by an old craftsman and takes more than a month to complete. If you really need it, I can try to get a discount."

"Thank you for your help. I'd also like to look at other knives. Do you have any quantity restrictions on kitchen knives? I'd like to buy some to give to my family and friends." Hearing this, the salesman's smile became even more sincere.

"There's no limit to the number of kitchen knives and utensils you can buy with confidence. Our knives have an excellent repurchase rate; many people use them themselves and then come back to buy more as gifts for relatives and friends." The salesman enthusiastically promoted various knives.

Yunqi placed a large order for dozens of sets of kitchen knives. Just after paying, he saw Sicheng and a tall man with a sign that read "Specialty of Showroom" walking over.

"Come on, Yunqi, let me introduce you. This is my comrade-in-arms, Brother Wu. He's the boss of this company."

"Hello, Brother Wu." Yunqi extended his right hand and bowed slightly.

"Hello, sister-in-law! This Lion King didn't even invite us for drinks after his wedding. If we bumped into each other on the street, we wouldn't even know we're family." Brother Wu gently shook hands in return, jokingly teasing him.

"I was just worried you guys would be too busy. You're such a busy person; if it weren't for the trade fair I'm holding here, I'd hardly ever see you." Si Cheng punched his shoulder with his fist. "Let's go out for dinner later, everyone can get together."

"Look at this trade fair, I really can't leave. I'll come find you when it's over in a couple of days."

"Okay, I'll wait for your call. You go ahead and get busy."

"No, it's the first time I'm meeting my sister-in-law, I should at least give her a gift!" After saying that, she walked behind the counter and took out a brocade box.

"Sister-in-law, this is a Swiss Army knife. Here, have a look at it."

Yun Qi glanced at Si Cheng, and only after seeing Si Cheng nod slightly did he accept the box. "Thank you, Brother Wu, for going to so much trouble."

At this moment, the salesman, having already packed all the knives, came over and asked Yunqi where he wanted to deliver them.

Seeing that Yunqi had also purchased so many props, Wu Ge glanced at Sicheng and asked, "Are they planning to sell knives?"

"No, I just bought the props because they looked nice, and gave them to my relatives and friends."

“Sister-in-law has good taste. I didn’t know you bought so much. Let me calculate the cost price for you.”

"No need, I've already paid, and the salesman gave me a big discount."

"Okay, let's get together in a couple of days. Your sister-in-law can come too."

Just then, someone else came looking for Angkor, and they chatted briefly before leaving.

With the help of several salespeople, they moved the knives into the trunk of the car. The two then went into the venue, where, under the guise of company welfare, they ordered local specialties from various regions and arranged delivery locations. Yunqi had also rented a small warehouse next to the company's warehouse, where the constant flow of trucks could easily conceal their activities.

If I see some small items that I like, I will buy them one by one.

When the two walked out of the venue, the trunk and back seats of the car were crammed with all sorts of items.

The two smiled at each other, drove the car to a blind spot of the roadside surveillance cameras, and Yunqi put all the items into his spatial storage.

Looking at the supplies that still only occupied a small corner of the space, and the still empty shelves, he took a deep breath and said to Si Cheng, "There is still a long way to go."

"Today's harvest is already quite good. Another batch of knives will arrive in a couple of days."

"Another batch? I thought you went to chat with your comrades."