Chapter 6 (1/2)

Translator: Lordbluefire  Editor: Lordbluefire

“Qilin, what gift did you prepare for your grandfather?” asked Li Yaozong with a smile.

These words naturally caused the guests to feel curious.

Their gifts were already given when they arrived.

But for the birthday gifts prepared by the people of the Xia Clan, they would usually only be given when all the guests were present as a display for all to see.

Xia Qilin smiled. He took out a scroll of painting from his sleeves and spoke, “I wish grandfather would have today’s glory forever!”

Xia Cangliu laughed. He received the painting and opened it up for everyone to see.

A vivid and life-like landscape painting was displayed. At the same time, a faint fragrance emitted from it.

“It is actually the Floating Jademountain Painting!”

“Floating Paintings are Master Jademountain’s work. Ever since he passed away, the paintings have become very rare on the market. Young Master Xia’s sincerity can be seen from the fact that he managed to find one of these paintings to offer as a birthday gift.”

Everyone was praising Xia Qilin.

“Silly child, even if you have gifted an ordinary painting, grandpa would also be very happy!” Xia Cangliu spoke in a doting tone.

At this moment, Xia Xun also walked over and presented a title deed.

“This child congratulates father on his birthday!” Xia Xun offered the title deed up. “This child is useless, I couldn’t take out any presentable gift and can only prepare this Fuyu Mountain Manor for father.”

All the guests were in a clamor.

“Fuyu Mountain Manor is a peak-level manor that’s worth 500,000 taels of silver. Being able to stay there is a symbol of one’s status.”

“That’s right. All the wealthy people in our Lone Cloud City would wish to obtain a Fuyu Mountain Manor when they grow old. However, only a pathetic few could afford one.”

“Manor Lord Xia is so imposing. 500,000! This gift is truly too heavy!”

Xia Cangliu had a face full of joy. He was very satisfied with this gift. “I have made you spend excessively.”

Xia Xun humbly spoke, “You are most welcome!”

His gaze turned toward Xia Yuan and said, “I believe my elder brother would prepare an even more shocking gift for my father.”

The gazes of everyone turned as well and landed on Xia Yuan.

Xia Yuan sighed silently. Given his financial ability, how would it be possible for him to be able to prepare an even more ‘shocking’ gift?

This was Xia Xun trying to squeeze him, wanting him to embarrass himself.

But now that things had come to this, Xia Yuan could only brace himself and walked out. He took out the gift he meticulously prepared. “I wish for father’s good health.”

The wide smile on Xia Cangliu’s face had since long vanished. He merely gave an empty smile and nodded.

“This child has prepared a set of Go pieces, a game which father is most fond of,” Xia Yuan spoke. “The pieces are handmade personally by me grinding fish bones and vines. They would be beneficial to father’s health. I hope that father will like them.”

The father-and-son duo of Xia Xun only cared about Xia Cangliu’s face when they presented their gifts.

Only Xia Yuan was truly concerned about Xia Cangliu’s health.

Those who had a heart would be able to understand who cared truly and who didn’t.

Xia Cangliu received it. He opened the gift in public and saw an exquisite set of Go pieces that were polished until they shone and a chessboard. These items were packed with the utmost care.

“Thanks.” Xia Cangliu’s face was expressionless. He casually placed the gift on the small table at the side.

The aura of dissatisfaction flowed forth clearly!

Xia Xun pretended to be astonished. “Eh, elder brother. Could it be you already don’t have any money to spend? How could you give such an unsightly thing? If you don’t have money, your younger brother can lend it to you. Now, you actually gifted such a thing before the eyes of our guests, are you intentionally trying to become a joke in the eyes of outsiders?”

Xia Xun’s appearance was as though he was grieving and lamenting over something, causing Xia Yuan to feel even more ashamed and unable to show his face.

The gazes of the guests were all filled with a hint of contempt when they looked at Xia Yuan.

“Not wanting to spend any money to celebrate his father’s sixtieth birthday. What an unfilial child.”