Later, I managed to sell the opium pipe for one million renminbi.

The buyer was a wealthy man, and he fell in love with the pipe at the first puff.

I didn’t sell him the jade pendant, though. As soon as the spirit in the opium pipe showed up, it should be about time for him to quit smoking.

After this matter, my life returned to normality. Every day, I would idly sit in my antique shop, waiting for business to come.

I had already gotten used to this lifestyle, learning how to appreciate the quietness of the night. A part of me hoped that no customer would come so that I could keep enjoying this calmness.

I was happy as I had plenty of food to eat, a roof over my head, and a beautiful woman by my side. I couldn’t ask for more.

Around one week later, Li Mazi dropped in as usual. He brought braised pork together with a bottle of old wine. Although it was gradually getting warmer, he still liked to heat up his wine before drinking. Therefore, I often kept the brazier burning.

While drinking, Li Mazi suddenly lifted his head and looked at me, his expression serious. “Little...