Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Worth a Fortune?

“Ancient Yisu Wood?”

Mr. Rong’s eyes lit up as he rushed over. Before anyone else could react, he had already taken the box from Chi Youyou’s hands and was examining it carefully from every angle.

Mr. Song also brightened up upon hearing the words Ancient Yisu Wood. These old men loved to chat idly about all sorts of things.

“The new cane I made recently is top-quality dark wood!”

“I spent hundreds of thousands on my fishing rod!”

…

The road of comparison knows no bounds, only further and further.

“Could it be a mistake? How could it be Ancient Yisu Wood?”

“Ancient Yisu Wood isn’t just any common wood found everywhere!”

“What would those two country folks know about Ancient Yisu Wood?”

…

Many doubted, thinking country folks wouldn’t know what Ancient Yisu Wood is!

Song Xingruo and the others also thought Su Mo was bragging just to get attention.

However…

“Hey! It really is!”

Mr. Rong shouted in surprise.

As his words fell, everyone in the banquet hall was stunned.

What?

Mr. Rong, are you sure you’re not seeing things?

This shabby little box is made of the Ancient Yisu Wood, known as the emperor’s wood?

“Grandpa Rong, are you sure you’re not mistaken? How can this be Ancient Yisu Wood?”

Song Xingruo, not believing it, shook off Fang Yifei’s hand and walked over, complaining, “Eww, it smells bad too!”

“Ancient Yisu Wood, also known as tiger-striped sandalwood, is dense and hard, resistant to decay, and usually odorless.”

“Exactly, with such a strong smell, it can’t be it; probably something dirty and cheap.”

“You’re mistaken; this smell actually indicates it’s obtained from rotted hollow logs, making it even more precious!”

Mr. Rong shook his head and patiently explained.

It’s normal for young people to not understand these things.

“This box is extremely valuable! Old Song, you’ve struck it big!”

Mr. Rong smacked his lips, eyes full of envy.

What?

Such a shabby box is valuable?

Really?

Even Chi Youyou found it hard to believe.

Rong, you wouldn’t just lie with your eyes wide open to help me because we’re on the same side, would you!

“If it really is Ancient Yisu Wood, it’s indeed very valuable!”

“Of course, but who would’ve thought this country girl could offer such a precious gift?”

“In that case, even that baby ginseng seems ordinary.”

…

Fang Yifei stood there motionless, biting her lip.

Unwilling.

How could she have such a valuable item!

Could it be something Brother Shiyu prepared for her?

Mr. Song felt proud upon hearing Mr. Rong’s envious tone.

“Old Rong, don’t envy me, this is a gift from Youyou. You can ask your granddaughter-in-law to give you one too!”

Granddaughter-in-law!

Mr. Song was indirectly acknowledging her!

“Old man, you…”

“Come, come, Old Rong, let me take a look. What, are you planning to keep it to yourself?”

Mr. Song didn’t give Old Madam Song a chance to speak as he jovially took the box from Mr. Rong, nodding in satisfaction.

“Not bad, indeed good wood! But Youyou, this gift is too extravagant!”

Chi Youyou: …

She didn’t know the box was that expensive, otherwise she would have chosen another box!

She smiled awkwardly, then pointed at the box and said, a bit embarrassed:

“Um… Grandpa Song, actually the gift I wanted to give you is inside the box, the box is something I randomly picked up at home…”

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