Chapter Nine: Family Heirlooms

In the end, Hua Tang was politely 'invited' out by the servant as Hua Ning smugly smiled.

Perhaps the heavens felt that she was not miserable enough. Heavy rain came without notice and caught her off guard. She had no choice but to quicken her pace and walk to the bus station.

"Third Master, Miss Hua Tang left the house."

"Hmm," Fu Yong acknowledged. 

Sweat trickled down Fu Yong's abs. He took off his boxing gloves and threw them aside. Then, he unwound the gauze wrapped around his hands, layer by layer. "How is she?"

"She looks…She doesn't seem well, and she got drenched by the rain…"

Fu Yong frowned.

"Miss Hua Tang looked unwell; her family probably bullied her. I asked around; the Hua family's servant said she didn't get the dowry and was even humiliated by her sister…"

Fu Yong clenched his fists, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. "How much is her dowry?"

"It seems to be 300,000 yuan."

"How much is the piece of land the Hua family is bidding for?" Fu Yong laughed.

"1.5 billion."

Fu Yong chuckled and said, "Alright, let's use this piece of land to open the eyes of that brainless Hua family! "

…

When Fu Yong entered the house, he saw Hua Tang coming out of the kitchen with a plate of stir-fried vegetables. 

Her worried face immediately changed into a smile when she saw him, though that smile was a little forced.

Fu Yong washed his hands and sat at the table. He was a little hungry after a day's workout. The steaming hot food in front of him looked very appetizing. Without another word, he picked up the bowl and started eating.

Whereas Hua Tang sat quietly opposite him, her eyes glassy.

"What's wrong?" Fu Yong looked up at her.

Hua Tang paused and shook her head gently.

Fu Yong picked up a piece of meat and placed it on her plate. "Then let's eat. You can't do anything on an empty stomach."

Hua Tang lowered her head and pursed her lips, but she had no appetite.

At this moment, her phone buzzed. It was a message from her younger brother, Wei Zhiyuan: [Hua Tang, where's the money for Mom's medical fees? The hospital has already issued an ultimatum. They're going to kick Mom out.]

His words made her heart tighten, and she subconsciously looked at the drawer in the bedroom. She placed all the gold jewelry that Mu Chi gave her in there. The golden and jade bracelet inside must be worth a lot of money, right? In that case, it should be enough to cover her mother's medical expenses for a period of time…

"I told you to eat. What are you thinking about?" Suddenly, a deep male voice interrupted her thoughts.

Hua Tang came back to reality. Suddenly meeting Fu Yong's deep eyes, she could not help but tremble slightly. 

For some reason, Mu Chi's arresting aura always made her feel pressured when she looked at him. Was this really the temperament of a hooligan?

"It's nothing…" she said softly as she continued picking at her food.

Fu Yong put down his cutlery, his gaze profound. "Is there something you want to tell me?"

Hua Tang hurriedly shook her head.

Fu Yong was in no hurry. He looked at her for a while, smiled lightly, and continued to eat. He wouldn't ask if she didn't want to say anything. She couldn't keep her silence forever.

That night, Hua Tang's heart was a mess. She tossed and turned, too restless to sleep. 

She had read Wei Zhiyuan's message over and over again. She had thought of countless ways to earn money, but those methods were too slow. She knew better than to ask for money from the Hua Family again. The only solution now was probably...

The next morning, she pulled open the cabinet drawer and took out the carved wooden box. She hesitated for a long time, but in the end, she carefully wrapped the gold and jade bracelet and put it in her pocket.

"This is indeed a quality piece." The staff of the jewelry store nodded and chuckled. "Miss, although the style of your bracelet is outdated, the quality is high. Nowadays, it's rare to see jewelry with such fine gold and jade."

"How much can I exchange it for?" Hua Tang looked at her expectantly.

"Miss, you wish to pawn this, right? Please follow me." The staff member smiled and brought her to a small room inside. She asked her to wait there for a moment before leaving.

Hua Tang looked around. This jewelry store was so fancy that it exceeded her imagination. 

She didn't have high hopes before she came. After all, the bracelet looked old. With Mu Chi's financial situation, he couldn't afford anything expensive. However, she did not expect the staff here to let her stay.

She held the bracelet in her hand guiltily. She didn't tell Mu Chi about this because she didn't dare. However, she had no other choice. 

She stood up again and paced back and forth, feeling indecisive.

However, what Hua Tang did not know was that her every move was clearly caught by the surveillance camera.

"Young Master Yu, this is the Fu family's heirloom. Do you want to bring this young lady in for questioning?"