My Right Hand Allows Me to Merge Thousands of Races-Chapter 128 - 103: A Relationship Not Aimed at Marriage (3)

Chapter 128: Chapter 103: A Relationship Not Aimed at Marriage (3)

He seemed to be about 50 years old, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, exuding an undeniable air of wealth. His face was stern, with a slight graying at the temples, but he was full of energy, with well-developed limbs and a strong physique.

"How is this a bother? I’m so glad you came. Come, sit down." Ding Xuezhu giggled as she pulled her dad to sit down. "I’ll make you some tea."

This man was none other than her father, Ding Zehai, the president of a famous large chamber of commerce in Jinghai City. His business acumen was extremely keen, overseeing more than twenty companies, and he even had some shares in the Blessed Treasure Pavilion. He was the number one figure in the Jinghai City business scene, a billionaire.

When with her father, Ding Xuezhu shed her usual dignified and reserved lady demeanor and became lively, as if she were eighteen again.

It was clear that their family relationship was very harmonious and amicable.

"Where’s mom? Why didn’t she come with you?" She poured a cup of tea and handed it to her father, asking.

"Your mom went to play mahjong after dinner, and I didn’t bother to call her," Ding Zehai said with a shrug. "Since she learned mahjong last year, she’s been unstoppable, although she doesn’t bet big. She plays every day but earns almost nothing. What’s the point? I really can’t understand it."

"You’re secretly badmouthing my mom. I’ve noted it down and will tell her later," Ding Xuezhu said with a mischievous smile.

Upon hearing this, his expression changed, and he quickly laughed it off, saying, "Cough, just joking, don’t take it seriously."

"...By the way, I heard you’re going to the Naga Race next month?" Ding Zehai changed the subject. "If there’s any risk, maybe you shouldn’t go. It’s far away, and I’m not comfortable with it."

"Don’t worry, it’s not my first mission. I’ve plenty of experience, okay?" Ding Xuezhu reassured him. "It’s just an ancient relic, not a rift. Everything is well-prepared, there’s no risk, so you don’t have to worry, I’m not a kid anymore."

Indeed, she wasn’t a kid anymore... almost 28 years old already.

Ding Zehai couldn’t help but feel a bit sentimental; he hadn’t realized his daughter had grown up so quickly.

"Alright, I won’t meddle too much in your work, but there’s one thing you need to give me a straight answer. Don’t try to fool me and your mom. I’m here today to talk to you about that," he said with a serious expression. "Xuezhu, you’re not young anymore. You need to think about settling down..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Ding Xuezhu flashed a wry smile. "Can we change the subject? I don’t want to talk about this."

Gosh!

She knew this ordeal was coming.

No surprise, it was marriage pressure again.

"Nonsense! This is a major life decision. Can a career accompany you for a lifetime? Can’t you spare just a tenth of your energy to find a partner?"

Ding Zehai was emotional. "Why are you working so hard? Our family isn’t short of money... we’re short of a son-in-law!"

"I’m only twenty-eight, why are you so anxious?" Ding Xuezhu rolled her eyes. "Moreover... my condition is quite special. Finding a partner would expose it. Humans are short-lived, no one can spend a lifetime with me, as you know... unless you’re willing to accept an Other Race son-in-law?"

"No way!" Ding Zehai became even more agitated at the mention of "Other Race." "You can only marry within the Human Race... at most, a human hybrid. If you bring a Beastman home, I’ll... I’ll beat it to death!"

"..."

Ding Xuezhu was speechless.

She was just joking and didn’t expect her father to be so excited.

After living among the Human Race for 27 years, her aesthetic standards were set, and she couldn’t accept something like a Fury, let alone marry an Other Race!

"Looking across Jinghai City, how many human hybrids are there? Even if there are some, most don’t have the Longevity Species bloodline. I can’t keep remarrying every time my husband dies of old age, can I? How many times would that be?"

Ding Xuezhu shrugged, her expression impervious to persuasion. "Alright, alright, don’t use marriage pressure on me, it won’t work. When the boat gets to the bridgehead, it will naturally go straight, don’t worry about my business."

"...Sigh."

Ding Zehai sighed.

He was charming and had many lovers in his youth... but didn’t find a lifelong partner until over 120 years old.

His daughter’s situation was unique, and urging her was indeed pointless.

Knock, knock~

Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted the father and daughter’s conversation.

"Come in."

"Sister Ding, I’ve finished appraising all the artifacts. Just letting you know, I’m heading home now and will return tomorrow." Lu Xun entered the room, reported the work status, then nodded to Ding Zehai in greeting without probing his identity.

"Huh?"

Ding Xuezhu was dumbfounded, a look of disbelief on her face:

"...All appraised? This... all 2,500 artifacts done in just four hours?"

"Yes, the preliminary appraisals are complete. You can decide on the follow-up reappraisals and final appraisals as needed," Lu Xun replied honestly.

Hearing this, her eyes were filled with amazement as she looked Lu Xun up and down.

What a guy.

Turns out that when he said he could do the work of ten people, he wasn’t being arrogant, but rather too modest.

He completed three months’ worth of work in one night.

He’s more like doing the work of a hundred appraisers!

"Xiao Lu, a little reminder from your sister, if the preliminary appraisal error rate exceeds 20%, your salary will be docked, and if it’s over 50%, you won’t get paid this month." She couldn’t help but remind him.

She was worried Lu Xun might have been careless and just brushed through the work.

Otherwise, how could it be done so quickly?

Appraising 2,500 items in four hours, averaging ten items per minute?

The most skilled appraisers in the Treasure Pavilion average 2-3 minutes per item.

Completing an item in a few seconds is too unbelievable.

As if casually glancing at an item and tossing it aside counts as appraising.

"Don’t worry, Sister Ding, you can check the appraisal results anytime, following the store’s rules is fine." Lu Xun nodded politely.

"Well... alright, you can head home first. I’ll check it later."

After finishing speaking, Ding Xuezhu remembered her father sitting next to her and quickly said, "I forgot to introduce you. Xiao Lu, this is my father, the president of Yu Long Commerce Association, Ding Zehai."

"Hello, Uncle Ding." Lu Xun stepped forward, politely shook his hand, "I’m Lu Xun."

"Haha, nice to meet you." Ding Zehai chuckled, patting Lu Xun’s muscular arm, his eyes lighting up, "You’re a good lad, excellent."

"Thanks for the compliment," Lu Xun said, "I’m heading home now, see you."

After a short exchange, he took his leave and departed.

Ding Zehai watched Lu Xun’s retreating figure, rubbed his chin, his eyes twinkling:

"Xuezhu, this young man... you know... it’s actually not a bad idea to have a relationship that’s not aimed at marriage. Life is full of excitement, why cling to the pursuit of spending a whole life together? Don’t you think?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Xuezhu glared fiercely at her father’s cheeky comment and said irritably:

"Don’t get ideas. He’s still a minor!"

"Ah? Cough, cough... okay." Ding Zehai chuckled awkwardly and dropped the thought.

"Alright, you stay here, I need to check his appraisal results quickly... I hope this little guy wasn’t lazy on the job."

She bit her lip, turned around, and quickly left the office in a hurry.

Although Lu Xun is a super genius and crucial to next month’s underwater relic mission,

he can’t be too indulged.

If he slacks off on the job, he still needs to be punished. Can’t break the rules of the Treasure Pavilion.