The Amazing Son in Law The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Noticing the wad of cash, Ladden’s eyes lit up as the other party handed him several hundred dollar bills.

Without bothering to count them, he swiftly pocketed the money, casting a furtive glance around before turning to Gideon with a miserable expression. “Master, to be honest, this finger charm isn’t something I can sell at the drop of a hat. It belongs to my elder brother, you see. I’m supposed to wear it and use it as a token when I pick up people at the airport.”

“A token?” Gideon’s brow furrowed slightly. He couldn’t help but question why an ordinary person possessed a magical artifact. If it was merely a fortuitous encounter, he could buy it from this guy at a slightly higher price and consider himself lucky. However, the man claimed that it was a token given to him by someone else, which made Gideon grow cautious. He deliberately probed Ladden, “Brother, can you explain the purpose of this token? Tell me more.”

Ladden chuckled, lowering his voice. “My elder brother asked me to receive Hong Kong businessmen here. They’re big customers in the antique circle, you know. There are some shady deals that can’t be openly explained to outsiders. It’s like secret agents. Communication requires a token.”

Ladden pointed at his signboard, wearing a determined expression. “I reckon that the name on my signboard is just a facade. It’s all a charade. Hong Kong businessmen who come to purchase cultural relics won’t use their real names. They’ll probably rely on this ring in my hand to confirm my connection.”

Ladden didn’t lie to Gideon. Zachary hadn’t fully explained things to them, intentionally keeping it vague and shrouded in mystery, allowing their minds to wander and speculate. Why wasn’t there a confirmation letter for the arrival? Clearly, caution and carefulness were necessary. And why wear a potentially lethal ring when picking someone up? Perhaps Zachary had some ties with tomb raiders and now intended to help them sell their ill-gotten gains!

Ladden also believed that no matter the dynasty, any artifact dug up and not surrendered was illegal. If it were dug up but secretly traded, it would be an additional crime. Zachary willingly offered him and his friend three thousand labor fees per day, indicating that he was planning something big and didn’t care about such a paltry sum of money. It was precisely due to these speculative possibilities that Ladden firmly believed his judgment was correct, that he had truly grasped Zachary’s intentions.

explanation, he couldn’t shake the feeling that this gang was providing comprehensive services for tomb raiding, processing and selling stolen artifacts. With these thoughts swirling in his mind, he tentatively asked, “Brother,

replied without hesitation. “He’s been in the antique business for twenty or thirty years. He’d never stoop to stealing or cheating. He’s well versed in all

bills and handed them over with a smile. “Brother, can you introduce

cast a sidelong glance at the old man, seeing his willingness to pay and a plan took shape in his mind. Coughing deliberately, he spoke earnestly, “Old man, you know our industry has its own rules. I don’t know who you are, so I can’t simply take you to my elder brother. What if you’re an undercover agent? If we get caught,

“Oh, brother, you’ve got me all wrong! How could I be involved in something like that? To tell

passport to Ladden and said sincerely, “Look,

more money out of the old man. With a serious expression, he said, “Old man, I also have a reputation to uphold. I can’t just take this item and hand

put everything else aside. Look at me, at my age. Even a police officer would be retired by now.

I sincerely want to buy it. Here’s my proposal, convey my interest to your elder brother and ask him to name a price. As

doing, old man? Are you trying to ensnare me? If my elder brother finds out and he accuses

he extended the jade finger under Gideon’s nose, wearing a mysterious expression. “Old man, I won’t say much. Just smell this ring. Take a whiff of the faint