All Chapters of The Underdog Son-in-law : Chapter 161
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Two cuts had already been made!The first cut had bisected the stone, and the second had done the same, yet neither revealed anything inside!Under such circumstances, it was essentially certain that this rough stone was completely worthless, without a trace of green inside.Everyone looked at Xiao Zheng with sympathy; after all, he had just lost and needed to compensate Wang Renze with nine million, which, for an ordinary person, was an astronomical sum.The young masters and socialites looked at Xiao Zheng with mocking eyes. Those who had been unhappy with Xiao Zheng earlier were now laughing out loud without any restraint.Mo Anna, however, was not too worried.She knew well that Xiao Zheng was no ordinary person, and nine million was not an amount he couldn’t afford. But seeing Xiao Zheng ridiculed still made her feel very uncomfortable.What could be more distressing than the trampling of one’s dignity?But at that moment, Xiao Zheng chuckled lightly, changing the atmosphere."Th
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"Hahaha, human energy is after all limited, the fact that Xiao Zheng as a younger brother managed to achieve such tremendous success in gambling on stones is already quite impressive."After Xiao Zheng said this, other people immediately started to flatter him on the side.Xiao Zheng just gave a faint smile.Wang Renze, upon seeing this scene, felt quite sour.This kind of treatment, even he did not enjoy. You should know that those who are now flattering Xiao Zheng are all big bosses from various fields, with very high social status."Hmph, do you still want to attract attention in the painting and calligraphy circle? Next, it should be my turn," Wang Renze thought to himself.With this idea of competing with Xiao Zheng, Wang Renze became a bit impatient and started to wander around the painting and calligraphy area. Soon his eyes lit up!He actually saw in a painting exhibition area a famous landscape painting by Fan Kuan from the Northern Song period—a picture named "Cold River Fis
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Blocking Xiao Zheng was a young man with a scar slanting from the center of his brow to his chin, like a twisted centipede, giving his entire face a fierce appearance."Brother Xiao, please stop."The scar-faced youth squeezed a smile onto his face and spoke to Xiao Zheng very politely.However, his appearance was too frightening; even if he wanted to appear friendly, he couldn’t manage it.This scene immediately attracted the attention of others, with everyone casting their gazes over in surprise."Isn’t that Bo Yunwen, the recently risen leader of a force in Zhonghai City? Why is he stopping Xiao Zheng? Could it be that he wants to trouble Xiao Zheng?""Hehe, there’s going to be a good show, I heard this man is very ruthless, and he always seeks revenge for even the smallest grievance. It seems that Xiao Zheng has offended him, and the man has come for revenge.""No no no, not necessarily. Look at his expression, he’s very polite to Xiao Zheng. I guess he wants to ask Xiao Zheng for
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Seeing Xiao Zheng suddenly agree so readily left Leng Ruobing slightly stunned, she gave him a deep glare.This guy usually isn’t so easy to agree, usually requiring some benefits...However, Leng Ruobing was still quite happy, and after they resolved their matters, they arrived at the art exhibition venue.Xiao Zheng was somewhat puzzled, "Wife, why do you suddenly want to go to such an art exhibition?"Leng Ruobing gave him a glare and said, "This time the exhibition is very high-standard, with many fine works.""You like paintings?"Leng Ruobing nodded, her eyes revealing a different kind of sparkle, and said, "I really like it. When I was young, my dream was to become a painter, but in the end my brother was too useless, so I had no choice but to take over the family business."Xiao Zheng laughed heartily, "I didn’t expect that your dream, you being an ice queen, was actually to be a painter.""What, is that strange?" Leng Ruobing turned her head to look at Xiao Zheng.Xiao Zheng
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Everyone urged Leng Ruobing to paint on the spot, hoping to use this as an opportunity to get closer to her.However, Leng Ruobing simply smiled lightly and said, "My level of painting isn’t high, so I’d rather not embarrass myself.""The so-called art of painting is simply for the sake of pleasure and enjoyment; if one truly gets hung up on whether it’s good or bad, that’s somewhat missing the point. President Leng, even if you don’t paint well, you could still give it a try.Moreover, I’ve heard that President Leng is very interested in painting. With so many artists here, after President Leng paints, they could also progress by learning from each other," Wu Jun said with a chuckle, though his expression was sinister.Leng Ruobing shook her head and replied, "Let’s not."At this point, it was not suitable for everyone to keep persuading her, so they could only give up in disappointment.The name "Ice Beauty" really did speak for itself!Suddenly, Xiao Zheng sensed a cold and hostile
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The black-clothed painter’s face turned deathly pale, and just as he was about to compromise with Xiao Zheng to save his life,suddenly he seemed to realize something, and his eyes reflected a glint of coldness.The black-clothed painter sneered and said to Xiao Zheng, "I will not speak."Xiao Zheng’s eyes slightly narrowed, "Are you playing me?"The black-clothed painter straightened up, his eyes cold, and said, "I’m not playing you, I’m here to kill you!"Xiao Zheng laughed sinisterly and said, "You think finding a patron is enough to deal with me?"The black-clothed painter’s expression changed, and he exclaimed in a lost voice, "You know?"Xiao Zheng did not answer, hands clasped behind his back, he indifferently looked towards the left front, squinting his eyes and smiling, "This friend, who has been hiding here for so long, must be tired, come out."A cold laugh sounded.After that, the air began to tremble slightly, as if ripples were spreading through water.Immediately, a bur
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The robed artist witnessing the scene, his eyes wide and an incredulous expression on his face."Killing Emperor... you... what are you doing? Kill him quick!"The robed artist collapsed, screaming.Killing Emperor suddenly looked up, his fierce gaze shooting out and landing on the robed artist, "How dare you offend the Evil God, and have the audacity to speak such big words here, you should be executed!"Killing Emperor transformed into a blur of a shadow, reached the robed artist in an instant, swung his death scythe lightning-fast, and with a flash of cold light, the sharp blade whooshed down!Just one slice was all it took to split him in two!A gradually widening bloodstain appeared on his forehead!The robed artist’s eyes widened in horror.Killing Emperor indifferently retracted the scythe, and immediately a spurt of fresh blood shot out; the robed artist let out a miserable scream, staggered a few steps, his body neatly halved, his gaze dimming as he slowly slumped to the grou
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In the car, after Leng Ruobing was dragged by Xiao Zheng, she didn’t speak, just gazing at him with both eyes.Xiao Zheng touched his nose and smiled helplessly, "My wife, why are you staring at me like that? Could it be that my charm is so great you’ve been mesmerized by me?""Drop dead, don’t be so narcissistic."Leng Ruobing was talked into a wry smile."Tell me, are you really the author of that Mountain Array painting?"Right away, Leng Ruobing asked Xiao Zheng very seriously.Xiao Zheng said with a smile that was not quite a smile."Before, you told me you were some myth in the art world, that one of your works had even sold for hundreds of millions of dollars at auction—I didn’t believe it.But judging from your performance just now, it seems you really have that ability. Even if you’re not the author of the Mountain Array, your work entering an auction wouldn’t be undervalued!"Leng Ruobing was analytical and very calm.Xiao Zheng simply laughed."Xiao Zheng, who exactly are y
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After returning to the villa, the two of them maintained their silence and retreated to their respective rooms. Xiao Zheng was just about to continue his research on Golden Bone when suddenly, the phone rang.Xiao Zheng answered the mobile phone.The caller was Long Qie, and his voice carried an urgency, "Mr. Xiao, we have arrived at the Southeast Asia Legend’s stronghold. We haven’t made a move during this time, just gathering intelligence here.Today we received information that the Legend has dispatched two top-notch fighters to Zhonghai City to target Long Feifei.One of them is called Zhang Zongxing, an old man with graying hair, and the other is named Li Sanmu, a brawny man covered in scars—they are both high-ranking fighters within the Legend!"A cold smile played on Xiao Zheng’s lips as he laughed, "They’ve got some nerve, daring to strike at a woman under my protection. Alright, leave this matter to me. You all continue to stay undercover and prepare to take down the Legend w
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"Enough talk. If you want to make a move, get past us first." One of the experts protecting Long Feifei coldly retorted."Heh, do you even know who you are talking to?"Zhang Zongxing laughed coldly, "I have roamed the Southeastern Land for many years, and no one has ever dared to speak to me . Of course, there have been those who said the same in the past, but now they’re all dead, their bodies have fed the fish in the sea.""Elder Zhang, why waste words with them? Finish them quickly and return to report."Li Sanmu said impatiently.The sudden attack by these five people made them all very vigilant, but now that they had confirmed the whereabouts of the others, they were no longer afraid, and murder gleamed in their eyes.Zhang Zongxing replied with a sound, and then fiercely shouted, "Attack!"Instantly, aside from Zhang Zongxing and Li Sanmu, the elite masters among the legends pounced towards the five from Sky Net.One of the elite experts from the legends took the lead, unleashi