CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: STILL THREE CHAPTERS

In the coffee shop, Qi Yun found a seat by the window and sat down, ordering two cups of coffee, quietly waiting for Shi Feng to arrive.

Before long, a white Pajero slowly stopped in front of the coffee shop.

The car door opened, and Shi Feng’s somewhat bulky figure appeared at the entrance.

He immediately spotted Qi Yun by the window, tightened his heavy down jacket, and quickly jogged over.

Even this distance of just twenty or thirty meters left him somewhat out of breath; his health seemed quite weak.

"Sorry... for the wait. The road was really bad today," Shi Feng said, panting heavily as he sat down opposite Qi Yun, a look of apology on his face.

"It’s alright." Qi Yun smiled, not minding. Without prompting from the other party, he directly took out the Copper Coin, holding it in his palm, extending his arm to hand it over.

Shi Feng’s gaze was instantly drawn to the Copper Coin, his pupils dilating, eyes flashing with excitement.

He quickly reached out with both hands, carefully took the Copper Coin, and after thoughtfully placing a soft silk cloth on the table, gently put the Copper Coin on it.

He then eagerly pulled a magnifying glass from his pocket, starting a meticulous inspection of every detail of the Copper Coin.

"Not bad, the Copper Coin is authentic at first glance."

"Yes, the details are perfect, the condition is excellent!"

His eyes were focused, not missing a single detail of the Copper Coin, occasionally uttering a sound of admiration.

After a good while, Shi Feng finally put down the magnifying glass, took a deep breath, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Brother, this Copper Coin is really a rare treasure, in terms of both its condition and its patina, it’s top-notch."

Qi Yun nodded, making a show of agreement.

He then lifted up the coffee and took a sip, saying calmly, "Since you like it, and we’re old acquaintances, I won’t beat around the bush, I’ll give you a bottom price, 40,000 yuan."

Upon hearing this price, the smile on Shi Feng’s face instantly froze.

He put down the Copper Coin in his hands, rubbing his hands unconsciously, his eyes darting: "Brother, your asking price is too steep, I..."

Having traded a few times before, Qi Yun was already familiar with Shi Feng’s routine, not letting him finish, he waved a hand to cut him off, "Alright, you know this price is sure to earn you something.

My kid is waiting for me at home, I really don’t have time to chat with you today, you better make a decision quickly."

"I..." Shi Feng was stunned, his usually fluent bargaining tactics stuck in his throat, unable to speak. In the end, he could only grudgingly look at Qi Yun and sigh, "Alright, I’ll give you face this time."

With that, he took a pre-prepared agreement from his bag. After both parties signed and confirmed it, he immediately took out four stacks of cash and handed them to Qi Yun.

"This is all the cash I have on me today, count it."

Qi Yun was too lazy to count, after all, they had done several transactions before, so there was a bit of trust.

He immediately stuffed the money into his pocket, stood up, patted Shi Feng’s shoulder and said goodbye, "No need to count, let’s get in touch next time."

Shi Feng forced a smile, nodded and said, "Okay, brother, if you have good stuff next time, be sure to think of me."

Leaving the coffee shop, Qi Yun headed straight for home.

At home, the room was filled with a sweet fragrance, Zhao Qing and Nuannuan were sitting around the coffee table, eating freshly baked cupcakes.

"Daddy, you’re back!" As soon as his daughter saw Qi Yun, her eyes lit up, and she ran over to him excitedly, with cream still on her hands.

Qi Yun showed a doting smile, reaching out to touch her head, gently asking, "Are the cupcakes made by your sister delicious?"

"Of course they are! Daddy, you eat too!" Nuannuan said with a bright smile, then scooped up a piece of cake with the small spoon in her hand and fed it to Qi Yun.

Zhao Qing watched this warm scene from the side, and couldn’t help showing a warm smile on her face.

Qi Yun took off his coat and hung it on the coat rack beside him.

Then he took out the four stacks of cash that Shi Feng had given him earlier, handed it to Zhao Qing, and said, "The Copper Coin sold for 40,000 yuan, count it."

Zhao Qing was slightly surprised, her gaze falling on the stacks of cash, eyes full of astonishment, clearly not expecting the seemingly ordinary Copper Coin to be worth so much money.

"This... I..."

Qi Yun waved his hand, cutting her off, "Just put it away."

Zhao Qing bit her lip, hesitated slightly, but still reached out to take the money and put it in her bag.

After leaving Qi Yun’s house, she went home to change clothes and then drove out of the community.

Three hours later, two trucks loaded with down jackets, quilts, and living supplies drove into an orphanage on the outskirts.

The director, an elderly lady in her sixties, wearing thick glasses, was already waiting at the door to greet them.

"Xiao Qing, we haven’t even finished the supplies you brought last month, why are you bringing so much again?"

Zhao Qing smiled and took the director’s arm, speaking softly, "The children are growing and consume quickly. Besides, it’s almost the new year."

The director’s eyes were full of emotion, patting Zhao Qing’s hand, "You, girl, always so thoughtful, these children are really lucky to have you."

Zhao Qing lowered her head a bit shyly, "Grandma Luo, don’t say that, I’m just doing my little part. If it weren’t for your care back then..."

...

Meanwhile, after receiving a phone call, Qi Yun also hurriedly went out.

He first temporarily settled Nuannuan at Brother Peng’s house, then hailed a cab by the roadside, heading straight for the notary office.

At the entrance of the notary office, Shen Wanting had been waiting.

She looked very haggard, having clearly lost weight compared to two days ago.

Seeing her like this, Qi Yun roughly guessed the reason, probably related to the intelligence obtained the night before last.

"The real estate center has stopped processing business. For the other half of the house, contact me after the new year to handle it."

Shen Wanting nodded silently upon hearing this, without saying much, following Qi Yun into the notary office.

After signing the custody change agreement and providing the relevant information, they paid the notary fee and obtained the notarized document on the spot.

From this moment, Nuannuan’s custody officially belonged to Qi Yun.

"If you want to see Nuannuan in the future, you can call me in advance, but it’s best not to come too often," Qi Yun said to Shen Wanting in a tone used for strangers.

Upon hearing this, a hint of desolation flashed across Shen Wanting’s face, but she nodded slightly, "I understand, Qi Yun, I won’t disturb your life, I just hope Nuannuan grows up healthy and happy."

With that, she turned and hurried away, her back seeming somewhat lonely.

Staring in the direction where she left, Qi Yun couldn’t help but feel a little emotional, but quickly gathered his emotions...

ps: Thanks to all the bosses for the monthly tickets, recommendation votes, and continued reading.

I’ve been trying to quit smoking these days, so haven’t been able to perform at full potential. Once it’s on the shelves, I’ll certainly give it my all with updates.