Chapter 213: New Intelligence: Moutai Bottle, Platinum Butterfly Carp, And Elder Brother’s Troubles!
Jiang Tao and his father-in-law were picked up by his sister-in-law and arrived home at 7:30.
Xu Li happened to be coming out of the kitchen, carrying a steaming plate of freshly boiled dumplings.
“Husband, Dad, how was your haul?”
Xu Li looked at the two most important men in her life with a sweet smile, her face full of happiness.
“Haha, the haul was incredibly fruitful, but Dad did all the fishing. I was just part of the atmosphere, just playing along.”
“Let me help you, my dear wife.”
Jiang Tao chuckled and stepped forward to help Xu Li, but she playfully swatted his hand and chided him:
“Go wash your hands. You’re an adult, and I still have to tell you to wash your hands before every meal.”
“Roger that~ As you command!”
Jiang Tao finished speaking and walked towards the bathroom with a smile to wash his hands.
Xu Wencheng looked at his eldest daughter and son-in-law’s loving and sweet interaction, and felt genuinely happy for them.
“Wow, so many fish! Dad, you’re really lucky today!”
Xu Li’s gaze fell upon the fish in the bucket her father was carrying, and her face lit up with joy.
“Haha, of course. This Lucky Stone that Jiang Tao gave me is really effective!”
Xu Wencheng said with a chuckle, not forgetting to show off the precious gift from his excellent son-in-law.
“Mm-hmm, absolutely. The Lucky Stones my husband gets are all blessed by an expert, and they are all very effective.”
Xu Li was the first person besides Jiang Tao to experience the effects of the Lucky Stone, and she felt its efficacy even more deeply than her father.
“That’s right, that’s right! The Lucky Stone Brother-in-law gave me is amazing! Sis, I was just about to tell you!”
While Xu Li was talking to her father, Xu Sha, who had taken some time to park, finally returned home and said excitedly:
“When I went to pick up Dad and Brother-in-law just now, I stopped at the gas station to refuel! I scanned the receipt and actually got a big red envelope of 88 yuan!”
Xu Li smiled, “Really? That’s great luck.”
“Yes, yes! I thought those things would only scan for a few cents, I didn’t expect to scan such a big one!”
The small joys in life made Xu Sha feel very happy.
Previously, in the Capital City, Jiang Tao had obtained 30 “Heluo Stones” of various sizes through the System Brother’s intelligence refresh.
He found a jewelry processing store and had the 30 Heluo Stones crafted into different pieces of jewelry based on their shapes and sizes.
Some were suitable for making bracelets, some for pendants, and others for charms.
Jiang Tao gave one to each of his and Xu Li’s parents and family members, and instructed everyone to wear them close to their bodies.
During this period, everyone had genuinely experienced the good fortune brought by the Lucky Stones.
Naturally, they believed in him even more.
After a few casual greetings, the dinner officially began.
Du Yongmei knew Jiang Tao liked dumplings, so she would make them for him every few days.
Her mother-in-law’s impression of her son-in-law grew more favorable by the moment; her attitude towards Jiang Tao was vastly different from before, almost like that of Jiang Tao’s own mother.
“Mom’s cooking is far better than the pastry chefs at those five-star restaurants. These dumplings are made so well, they’re delicious!”
Jiang Tao ate the beef dumplings with thin skins and ample fillings, and didn’t forget to praise his mother-in-law.
“Heh heh, eat more if you like them. I made quite a few today.”
“When you go back, take some with you. You can pan-fry them for Xiao Xue tomorrow morning.”
Du Yongmei’s face bloomed into a smile after hearing her son-in-law’s praise.
Jiang Xue also gave her grandmother a thumbs-up, praising:
“Grandma’s dumplings are the most delicious dumplings in the world~”
“Hahaha, our Xiao Xue has such a sweet mouth~”
Listening to everyone’s compliments, Du Yongmei’s emotions were greatly satisfied, feeling that her hard work today and making these dumplings was all worthwhile!
The meal lasted from around 8 o’clock until 9 o’clock.
After eating their fill, the father-in-law went out fishing again, and this time, it was an all-nighter.
Old Xu didn’t know where he got so much energy, it was like a young person going to an internet cafe to stay up all night.
After Xu Sha dropped Old Xu off at the reservoir, she joined her mother, elder sister, and brother-in-law for a mahjong game.
Jiang Xue, on her own, was engrossed in playing with an extra-large, wonderfully cute Lego toy that Xu Li had bought for her.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~
They chatted and laughed, playing cards and talking idly, and time flew by until past eleven o’clock at night.
Xu Li and Jiang Tao decided not to go home tonight and stayed overnight at the mother-in-law’s house.
The room Xu Li used to live in before she got married was still kept for her.
The double bed in her room was just right for two people, but a bit cramped for three.
Jiang Xue was sent to her aunt’s room to sleep with her aunt.
After taking turns washing up, they each went to their rooms to sleep.
While waiting on the sofa, Jiang Tao also conveniently activated the 『Sleep Mode』 for everyone.
By the time it was his turn to wash, it was already a little past midnight.
While brushing his teeth, Jiang Tao’s mind moved, and he opened the Daily Intelligence System panel.
He checked the latest intelligence for the day.
【Today’s Intelligence 01】:
You dined at the White Magnolia Hotel yesterday, and obtained related intelligence—
The bottle of Moutai you drank yesterday is a special item.
After obtaining ownership, you can activate it and gain a random attribute.
……
“Moutai bottle? A special item?”
Upon seeing the first piece of information refreshed today, Jiang Tao’s heart leaped with joy.
Another special item refreshed!
What kind of attribute will it be this time?
“I’ll go to the White Magnolia Hotel tomorrow to check it out. I must get this bottle!”
“This thing is just a bottle in other people’s hands. Only the System Brother can unlock its greatest value.”
“What attribute will it be this time! I’m really looking forward to it!”
Although this Moutai bottle was not Jiang Tao’s first special item, he was still a bit excited.
The more of these things, the better, he wouldn’t mind if one refreshed every day!
After reading the first piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao already had a plan of action. With a thought, he refreshed to the second one.
【Today’s Intelligence 02】:
You had contact with your Elder Brother Jiang He yesterday, and obtained related intelligence—
The Jian Tao Supermarket managed by Jiang He has long been coveted by Li Yifeng, the nephew of a leader in Li Town.
Jiang He and Zhang Xiaoyan, husband and wife, have been increasingly uneasy and worried due to the frequent incidents at the supermarket.
……
“The town leader’s nephew covets my brother’s supermarket?”
“No wonder Big Brother and Sister-in-law looked like they had something on their minds during lunch.”
“Why didn’t they tell me when they encountered something like this.”
Seeing the second piece of intelligence refreshed today, Jiang Tao frowned slightly.
The Jian Tao Supermarket in Li Town, which he took over from Xu Jiantao, Xu Li’s cousin, was doing quite well.
It could easily earn three to four hundred thousand yuan a year.
Such a profitable business was bound to attract envy.
Whether in a big city or a small county town, without connections, even if you build a successful business, you’re still likely to be overtaken.
The experience of his elder brother and sister-in-law this time was a prime example.
“I’ll go and resolve Big Brother and Sister-in-law’s trouble along with it tomorrow.”
What was an insurmountable problem for his elder brother and sister-in-law was not a big deal for Jiang Tao.
He now had someone to rely on.
Sister Bai from White Magnolia had immense influence in Ping County.
The trivial matter of his elder brother’s supermarket was probably just a matter of a word for Sister Bai.
Jiang Tao owed Sister Bai a life-saving favor, so asking her to handle this small matter should not be difficult.
After reading the second piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao’s mind moved, and he continued to look at the last piece of intelligence for today.
【Today’s Intelligence 03】:
You had contact with your father-in-law Xu Wencheng yesterday, and obtained related intelligence—
The Platinum Butterfly Carp that Xu Wencheng caught yesterday is a special item.
After obtaining ownership, you can activate a random attribute.
……
“Platinum Butterfly Carp? Another special item!”
Seeing the last piece of intelligence refreshed today, Jiang Tao’s eyes lit up again.
This wasn’t the first time Jiang Tao had obtained a special item that was a living creature, like the Platinum Butterfly Carp.
Wang Cai, whom he bought from the old lady downstairs in the residential complex, was one.
Wang Cai truly lived up to his name, being very prosperous!
In recent days, when Xu Li took him out for walks, he had brought home quite a few valuable items.
Things like gold nuggets, gold rings, gold earrings, gold pendants, it was simply unbelievable.
Wang Cai, possessing the “Prosperity Attribute,” not only supported himself but also contributed to the household expenses.
Xu Li and Jiang Xue were cherishing him greatly now.
“Today’s luck is really good, two special items refreshed at once!”
After reviewing the three pieces of intelligence for the day, the curve of Jiang Tao’s lips was harder to suppress than an AK.
With a thought, he closed the system interface.
Jiang Tao continued brushing his teeth, washing his face, and showering, humming a happy tune.
It took eighteen minutes.
After finishing his hygiene routine and wearing a set of pajamas, Jiang Tao pushed open the door and entered the bedroom, only to find Xu Li still awake.
Wearing a black lace negligee, Xu Li was reclining alluringly by the bedside.
Having just showered, her skin had a faint rosy hue.
Combined with her seductive expression and captivating gaze, she was like Daji reborn.
Old Jiang no longer pretended and instantly transformed into King Zhou, indulging in timely pleasure.
And indeed, being at his mother-in-law’s house felt quite different from being at his own home.
One hour later…
With Xu Li’s pleas, the rapid breathing sounds in the room gradually subsided.
They held each other and whispered for a while longer before falling asleep in each other’s arms.
……
It was 7 AM the next morning.
“Daddy, wake up quickly~ The sun is shining on your butt~”
Jiang Tao was jolted awake and opened his eyes to see his little cotton jacket hugging his arm and shaking him.
“Xiao Xue, Daddy is out of power. I need you to charge me before I can get up.”
Old Jiang used the same trick again, trying to fool his little cotton jacket.
“Tch, do you think I’m a three-year-old kid!”
Jiang Xue pouted. She was very clever and wouldn’t fall for it.
Old Jiang upped the ante: “Kiss Daddy once to fully charge me, and Daddy will buy you a new set of toys.”
“Really? A kiss for a set of toys?”
Jiang Xue’s big eyes rolled, and the bright gleam within them gave Old Jiang a bad premonition.
“A gentleman’s word is his bond.”
Old Jiang’s nest egg had over 20 million yuan now, making him feel quite confident.
“Deal! Mwah, mwah, mwah, mwah, mwah~~~”
Jiang Xue stepped forward, cupped Old Jiang’s face, and planted a series of kisses on him.
“Hey, hey, hey, Jiang Xue, you’re not fighting fair! I’m already fully charged. If you charge me more, I’ll explode!”
“Hahaha! I kissed you 10 times in total, so you owe me 10 sets of toys! No backing out~”
After tricking her father, Jiang Xue let out a bell-like laugh, a laugh of pure triumph.
“Husband, Xiao Xue, stop fooling around. Hurry up and get dressed to eat. It’ll get cold soon.”
Xu Li watched her husband and daughter laughing and playing, her face filled with a happy smile.
After their playful banter, Jiang Tao began to get dressed and get up.
Brushing his teeth and washing his face only took about five or six minutes.
After taking care of his personal hygiene, he sat down at the dining table to eat with his father-in-law and the rest of the family.
“By the way, Dad, is that Platinum Butterfly Carp you caught yesterday still here?”
Jiang Tao asked his father-in-law, Xu Wencheng, casually while eating dumplings, his gaze fixed on him.
“Yes, I put it in a large basin on the balcony. Why do you suddenly ask?”
Xu Wencheng finished his dumpling and looked at Jiang Tao with some curiosity.
Jiang Tao smiled, “Doesn’t Xiao Xue like to keep fish? I’m planning to get a big fish tank at home to keep fish for her when we go to the Capital City. I thought that Platinum Butterfly Carp was quite beautiful, and I’d like to put it in the fish tank too.”
“Haha, if you want it, just take it. What’s with all the politeness between us?”
Upon hearing Jiang Tao’s words, Xu Wencheng waved his hand generously, readily giving it to him.
“Alright! I don’t know much about keeping fish. After dinner, Dad, could you find something to separate it from the other fish for me?”
After all, it was something the System Brother had identified as a special item, so Jiang Tao also placed great importance on the Platinum Butterfly Carp.
“Okay, no problem. Wife, don’t we still have a small fish tank at home? Where did you put it?”
Xu Wencheng asked his wife, treating his son-in-law’s request as more important than his own affairs.
“You mean the old one we used to have? I put it in the basement.”
“Okay, I’ll go to the basement after dinner to get it and move the Platinum Butterfly Carp out.”
“Thank you, Dad, for the trouble.”
“You kid, why are you being so polite with Dad!”
“Haha, this isn’t politeness, it’s good manners~”
They chatted and joked as they quickly finished breakfast.
After eating, Xu Wencheng took the elevator down to the basement on the first underground level and rummaged through boxes to find a rectangular glass fish tank.
The fish tank was about 60 centimeters long, 30 centimeters wide, and 30 centimeters high.
The Platinum Butterfly Carp caught yesterday was still a small fish, only about the size of a palm.
Although this fish tank wasn’t very large, it was enough for it to swim around freely.
【Ownership of the Platinum Butterfly Carp has been acquired, binding successful, activate attribute immediately? 】
The moment Jiang Tao transferred the Platinum Butterfly Carp to the fish tank, a notification flashed across his retina.
“Yes! Activate!”
Jiang Tao chose to activate the Platinum Butterfly Carp’s attribute without hesitation.
【Name】: Platinum Butterfly Carp
【Attribute】: Money-Attracting Koi!
【Effect】: Generates a fixed income of 10,000 yuan daily!
【Note】: This income cannot be doubled using the 【Monopoly Dice】!
