Chapter Nineteen: The Wish-Granting Lamp

  Chen Siliu's face changed quickly, as a businessman, his mental quality was not ordinary, the fact that he had just been cheated seemed to have never happened, when he brought up the proper matter, his face immediately recovered its usual kind and honest smile, making people feel safe. The Chen family's large business was all thanks to this honest and fat face of his.

  "Son-in-law, how old are you this year?" Chen Siliu beamed with a smile and started chatting with Xiao Fan.

  "Xiao Xu is nineteen this year and is approaching adulthood." Xiao Fan replied very politely.

  "Nineteen... Next year, you'll be wearing a hat, and after the spring begins, I'll take you to the Chen family ancestral hall. We'll invite several respected old scholars from the county, and they'll hold a grand ceremony for your coming of age." Chen Siliu said warmly, as he pulled Xiao Fan's hand into his own, rubbing it repeatedly until Xiao Fan felt goosebumps all over his body.

  What's wrong with this person? Can't they just talk normally without holding hands and touching all over the place? How disgusting is that?

  After all, he was a senior, Xiao Fan couldn't be too rude to him, so he had to let him have his way and even forced out an awkward smile.

  "Thank you, Father-in-law. I'm deeply grateful." Xiao Fan's mouth was filled with gratitude, but his eyes were fixed on the hand that Chen Si Liu was holding onto, enduring the disgust as he watched Chen Si Liu continue to caress it...

  Chen 46 was still unaware, and warmly said: "Xian son-in-law, your parents left early, fortunately, your father and I had arranged this marriage back then. Otherwise, you would be the only one left in this world, how desolate..."

  Touch and touch...

  Chen Siliu's words became more and more emotional, his eyes quickly reddened, and his voice choked: "...we are all one family, your father is gone, but I am still here, my father-in-law is like a father to me, unfortunately, I have been busy running around outside these few years, and I have neglected you, my son-in-law, for the sake of this family, I have been too neglectful of you, don't blame me..."

  Touch and touch...

  Xiao Fan hastily withdrew his hand with a moved expression, and bowed deeply: "Father-in-law's words are too serious, the Chen family is willing to take me in, it's already a great kindness, I will always remember it in my heart, thinking of ways to repay you, how dare I blame you?"

  Businessmen are indeed businessmen, even emotions are invested after seeing the benefits. Xiao Fan gained a deeper understanding of his father-in-law. If he hadn't helped the Chen family resolve this crisis, Chen Si Liu would have probably mercilessly driven him out of the house long ago.

  Chen Si Liu sighed and grasped Xiao Fan's hand again, stroking it gently...

  "This time, the Chen family offended County Magistrate Cao. Fortunately, our son-in-law mediated and persuaded him, and we were able to avoid the disaster of the Chen family being exterminated. The entire Chen family is truly grateful to you... Son-in-law, I really don't know how to thank you enough. After all, we are already one family. You might as well tell me what you want. Whatever the Chen family has, I am willing to give it to you!"

  Seeing Xiao Fan's somewhat stunned expression, Chen 46 added another sentence: "......Regardless of whether it is human or object, you are my most valued son-in-law!"

  Chen Si Liu bit the two words "son-in-law" extremely hard, and such a hint was as obvious as lice on a bald head, it couldn't be more obvious.

  Yes, Chen 46 suddenly realized.

  It's actually not bad to marry off our daughter to this poor guy.

  Chen Si Liu thought so, of course, was not because of the promise made back then.

  Although Cao County Magistrate had let the Chen family off, he must still have some resentment towards them in his heart. Officials care about their reputation, and a humble merchant's son kicked an imperial official in public, losing face greatly. Although Xiao Fan didn't know how to persuade Cao County Magistrate, this second master's anger wouldn't be suppressed for a day or two. At this time, if they didn't hurry up to appease Xiao Fan with a low profile and release goodwill towards the county magistrate, what if one day Cao County Magistrate became unhappy again and took revenge on the Chen family?

  As soon as he thought of the Yan Wang standing behind Magistrate Cao, Chen Siliu's scalp went numb. That was not just a backing, but the Himalayas! Such a big shot had taken offense at the Chens, which meant that a ghostly sword hung over their heads, ready to drop at any moment.

  So, in Chen Siliu's heart, the Chen family has not yet passed the danger period. At this moment, winning over Xiao Fan is the best choice.

  Cao County Magistrate was able to save face for Xiao Fan and spare the Chen family, although outsiders may not know the process, but one thing is certain: Xiao Fan must have left a deep impression on Cao County Magistrate.

  In the situation where communication with Cao County Magistrate is impossible, just based on this point, it's necessary to win over Xiao Fan by all means, even marrying his daughter to him doesn't matter - besides, the daughter was originally his.

  Under this mentality, Chen Siliu calmly began to call Xiao Fan "Xian Xu" and released a very obvious hint to him - as long as you dare to speak out, the title of "son-in-law" can be realized.

  Chen Si Liu's hint quickly took effect.

  Xiao Fan's eyes lit up as soon as he heard this: "Can I have anything?"

  Chen Si nodded, gazing at Xiao Fan's relieved smile, a sly glint flashing in his eyes before quickly disappearing.

  "Anything is fine, as long as it's something the Chen family has, whether it's a person or an object, I won't be stingy."

  Xiao Fang was overjoyed, and Chen Si Liu's chubby body suddenly looked particularly pleasing to the eye. Chen Si Liu's image gradually became more majestic, just like... just like a lamp of Aladdin...

  If Chen didn't mind, Xiao Fan really wanted to go forward and rub his round belly...

  What a lovely chubby father-in-law!

  Now the magic lamp handed him a blank check with a stamped seal, and he was allowed to fill in the numbers at will, being so rich and powerful that he was overwhelmed.

  Xiao Fan's calmness was shaken, he had a kind of dizzy happiness, this feeling was like winning the jackpot in the lottery.

  What does this pipe want from Father-in-law?

  Family property? No way! It's estimated that Chen Siliu will not only regret it immediately, but also turn his face on the spot. Xiao Fan has already seen his speed of changing faces.

  Farmland? Houses? Shops? These are all Chensi Liu's **, Xiao Fan estimates that he would rather choose to cut off his own ** and give it to him than send out these treasures directly related to silver.

  After some thought, Xiao Fan's excitement gradually turned into despair. He felt that this Aladdin lamp spirit was not very meaningful. It seemed like he could ask for anything, but after careful consideration, it turned out that nothing could be asked for. The blank check that was given to him was simply not even as useful as toilet paper.

  Xiao Fan let out a long sigh, and suddenly his eyes lit up as if he had thought of something. He then became slightly flustered, with a bright glint appearing in his gaze.

  "Father-in-law, can I really have anything?"

  "Of course!"

  Chen Si's eyes flashed with a hint of joy, and his plump hand clenched into a fist in his sleeve. He said, "Speak quickly! As soon as you open your mouth, the swallow can immediately become your wife!"

  Under Chen Siliu's expectant gaze, Xiao Fan licked his lips and said with great shyness: "If Father-in-law does not object, the son-in-law wants..."

  "What do you want?" Chen Siliu's voice was a little shaky.

  "Little brother-in-law thought... can't the silver from last time's door respect be reimbursed?" Xiao Fangjun's face was a bit red, looking as embarrassed as a courtesan waiting for a rascal.

  "What?" Chen Si Liu was stunned.

  Not getting a response from the lamp god, Xiao Fan could only patiently explain: "It was last time... I went to the government office to find County Magistrate Cao... The gate guard didn't recognize me... I had to give him five silver coins before he let me in..."

  Xiao Fan looked at Chen Si Liu with a careful expression: "...... This five-qian silver is the son-in-law's private pocket money, Xunzi's 'Quanxue' chapter says: Without accumulating small steps, one cannot reach a thousand miles... The son-in-law has only that little bit of savings, and although five qian is not much, in the son-in-law's eyes, it is an astronomical figure. Can Father-in-law reimburse this astronomical figure?"

  “…………”

  Chen Si Liu's face turned pale, covering his chest and panting heavily, unable to speak for a long time.

  Xiao Fanna was unhappy, but five cents of silver, is it worth it? It seems that the richer a person is, the more stingy they are, this saying really makes sense.

  "If you're not willing, then let's just forget I mentioned it." Xiao Fan said this with a slight curl of his lip, before quickly reverting to his usual refined and elegant demeanor, his expression extremely understanding.

  Rich people are really disgusting, if you don't spend a penny, then stop making empty promises, what's the point of pretending to be generous...

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