Second update,

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"Mom, where on earth did you get all this stuff from?"

The result was so astonishing that Qin Fang found it really difficult to accept it for the moment. He pointed at the jade necklace and bracelet, stammering a little.

The entire set of jewelry was made of jade, except for the necklace chain, which was made of pure silver, as jade chains are rather difficult to craft. But what truly amazed Qin Fang was the quality of the jade used in the set.

The pendant at the bottom of the necklace was a quality 9 jade. Although there wasn't any data on size, by the size proportions Qin Fang knew, the pendant should be size 1, not particularly large—just a bit bigger than an adult man's thumb joint.

But the issue was its quality—9, almost reaching the pinnacle in jade quality and specially referred to as "Imperial Green."

Qin Fang pulled out the chain and observed the piece of jade closely; it was transparent throughout, free of any impurities. The green was incredibly pure, undeniably a piece of glass-type Imperial Green, the very best in jade.

This pendant wasn't just a simple piece; it was carved into the shape of a phoenix ready to take flight, lifelike, as if it were a living being—clearly, the work of a first-class artisan.

Qin Fang had sold jade before and had specifically looked up the prices of top-grade jade... For the glass-type Imperial Green phoenix on this pendant alone, Qin Fang estimated its value to be at least several million, if not... more.

The two bracelets on Muxue and Wen Yan were only quality 8, not quite reaching the level of Imperial Green, but they were still of the glass-type. Moreover, this pair of bracelets was obviously much larger than the pendant. The combined price of the pair was also quite substantial; he estimated that acquiring such a pair of jade bracelets would also cost several million at least...

And the total price for the entire set of jewelry would be at least tens of millions...

But the Qin Family was just him and his mother, and they had long been as poor as church mice. Qin Fang had never even been aware of the existence of such a set of jewelry, yet Qin Qing had suddenly produced it—how could he not be surprised?

If they had known about the existence of this jewelry set earlier, all they would have needed to do was sell it, and their lives would have changed dramatically overnight. They wouldn't have had to struggle so much over the past decade?

"I told you, it's the Qin Family heirloom, to be passed down from generation to generation. You've grown up now, and soon you'll get married and have children. This set of jewelry is naturally meant to be passed on to your wife…"

Qin Qing appeared very calm, speaking with a smile, as though she didn't consider Qin Fang's shock of any significance, and as if she was completely unaware of the value of this set of jewelry...

But could this be possible?

It wasn't just Qin Fang who found it hard to believe; even Tang Feifei and the others beside him began to sense that there was something extraordinary about this set of jewelry.

"But…"

Qin Fang wanted to say something more, but he just didn't know how to start.

This set was a hereditary treasure of the Qin Family. According to what his mother Qin Qing implied, it was supposed to be passed on to his daughter-in-law, since the jewelry was meant for women to wear. It seemed like Qin Qing must have received this set from Qin Fang's grandmother...

Qin Fang had never delved much into his own ancestry, and Qin Qing never brought it up—as if it were just the two of them against the world, without any other relatives.

It was the same with their surname—both were named Qin. Qin Fang had always thought he had taken his mother's surname, but now it seemed... that might not be the case.

"Stop the chatter, it's late, go to sleep…"

Qin Qing didn't give Qin Fang a chance to talk further, immediately pushing him and shooing him out the door.

"Uh... Mom, where am I going to sleep tonight?"

But as Qin Fang was pushed out the door, it suddenly occurred to him that their home had only two rooms and two beds for five people— he didn't know where he was supposed to sleep...

Sharing a bed with his mom was definitely out of the question. Qin Fang had been booted to sleep on his own by Qin Qing since he was very young, in the name of "fostering independence."

Sharing a bed with Tang Feifei, Xiao Muxue, and Wen Yan... that was even less likely. This was their home, not somewhere outside; if he dared to make a wrong move, his mother Qin Qing would definitely knock him dead with a stick.

"Feifei will sleep with me here, and Muxue and Xiao Yan will take your room... As for you... You can rough it in the car for tonight..." Qin Qing and the others were all full of good-humored smiles as they cheerfully assigned Qin Fang his sleeping spot, "Of course, if you don't mind the discomfort, you could always find a pile of grass outside and nest there for the night, just like you used to do when you were little..."

"Er... Pass on that!"

Qin Fang thought it over and decided against it. Sleeping in his car it would be. Luckily, his Audi had a spacious interior. When he bought it, he even fancied it would be great for a bit of fun on the road. Only this time, there wouldn't be any shaking—just him alone to rough it through the night.

The women had already finished their evening routines, leaving Qin Fang no choice but to fend for himself, quickly washing up before settling into his car. With the air conditioning on and a thin blanket for cover, at least he wouldn't be cold.

But Qin Fang lay there in silence, his eyes closing and yet he struggled to fall asleep. His mind was weighed down with concerns that made peaceful rest elusive.

The underground casino issue had been a mere coincidence, not something to lose sleep over for Qin Fang. His true perplexity centered on the jewelry set his mother Qin Qing had produced: more accurately, on his own origins.

For years, Qin Fang had questioned his lineage and his father's identity. His mother was known as Widow Qing in the village, and nearly everyone had accepted that Qin Qing was a widow, an assumption she had never once refuted over the years.

Because of this, Qin Fang, since he could remember, had held the same belief. To spare his mother any sorrow, he never inquired about his father's identity, even when he was often laughed at in school as a "bastard without a dad"—he never brought it up...

In the past, Qin Fang didn't have the means to uncover these truths and didn't want his mother to relive the sad memories of her past. But now, things were different for him. With a net worth exceeding a hundred million and considered a person of status in Ninghai, why shouldn't he investigate his own background?

Suddenly, Qin Fang felt a strong urge to do so. It was unusual for a mother and son to have lived in such a close-knit fashion for over a decade without any relatives around. And his mother, Qin Qing, hardly ever ventured far from home—even when Qin Fang studied in nearby Ninghai, she never visited the urban area once, always waiting at home for his return... This was indeed very abnormal.

Vaguely, Qin Fang felt that his mother might be hiding many things from him. Although he knew that she did it for his sake, he was now an adult, grown up—it was time some things were told to him.

What Qin Fang didn't know was that his mother, who was in the room, also had a restless night. After talking with Tang Feifei for a while and telling her to sleep first, Qin Qing stayed awake, quietly staring at the stargazing night sky through the window...

A night without words.

It was a relatively calm evening. In the second half of the night, Shen Liang brought back Tao Yihai and his family. Tao Yihai's injuries were only superficial and didn't pose a problem; a simple treatment was sufficient.

But following Qin Fang's instructions, Shen Liang meticulously made sure Tao Yihai underwent every possible medical examination the hospital could provide to ensure there were no issues before bringing them back.

Of course, the hospital loved patients like this, generating good revenue; this didn't even include the red envelopes Shen Liang slipped to the on-call doctors for some backdoor favors.

However, Qin Fang didn't care about the money; as long as the people were fine, that was what mattered. This way, Tao Yihai's family could rest easy without constant worry.

Qin Fang barely slept all night, and Shen Liang didn't sleep at all. In the middle of the night, he went straight to the underground casino with two others from Ninghai to scout the situation.

Such places are complicated and chaotic, with any kind of trouble likely to occur. If not prepared in advance, even someone as formidable as Qin Fang might not come out unscathed, hence the necessity of having Shen Liang and his team conduct reconnaissance beforehand.

After sorting out these matters, Qin Fang finally lay down to catch some more sleep. Perhaps due to sheer exhaustion, he swiftly fell into a groggy slumber.

Early next morning, Qin Fang emerged from the car, yawning, and stepped into the yard to see several women chatting and busying themselves...

His mother Qin Qing was naturally among them, joined by Tang Feifei, Xiao Muxue, Wen Yan, and there was also a young girl... Tao Xiaojuan.

"Little Brother Fang, thank you. My dad is okay now..."

Upon seeing Qin Fang, Tao Xiaojuan immediately presented him with a radiant smile, expressing her gratitude with sincerity.

"It's good he's fine, no need for all this thanking..."

Gazing at the stunning young face before him, Qin Fang was surprised. He'd thought the girl had grown up and looked more beautiful, but due to the bruising yesterday, he hadn't seen her clearly. Now, with the swelling down and only a light red mark remaining, it in no way detracted from her beauty. This young girl actually was not far behind Tang Feifei and the others in looks...

Being a year younger than Qin Fang, girls naturally develop a bit earlier than boys, and by this age, she was quite matured—with all the attributes of a grown woman, just tinged with a hint of youthful freshness.

It seemed she had put some effort into getting ready today. Standing alongside Tang Feifei and the rest, there was no discernible difference... quite an impression for the formerly snotty-nosed tomboy who used to run around wildly with Qin Fang... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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