The scrawny old man sighed. "Stop staring, Judy.”
The girl bit her lip. "Dad, he's the only man I love. Can you go and tell Grand Old Master Yorks that I would like to redeem the promise he made to us back then? I want to marry his grandson."
The scrawny old man was slightly stunned. "Do you like him that much?"
The girl replied, "I couldn't stop thinking about him from the moment I listened to the heroic tales of him fighting against Doomsday's Tiger and Wolf Armies. Now that I'm fortunate enough to see him, his outstanding posture and impressive talent have got m e falling in love with him at first sight. I think this is God’s will, so why should I waste this God-given opportunity?"
The scrawny old man stared at Jay’s departing back, his eyes filled with admiration. "Sir Ares is indeed a rare prodigy. Alright then, I’ll make a trip to 48 Stronghold."
Jay later bought some new clothes for Baby Robbie in the night market, and when both father and son walked home, the sky had already turned dark.
On the way, Baby Robbie opened his mouth several
times to ask Daddy some questions, but because he could not bring himself to call out 'Daddy', he had no choice but to keep those questions in his heart.
Jay was discerning and took the initiative to dispel his confusion. "Baby Robbie, are you trying to ask me how I knew I could eventually sell these rough stones?"
Baby Robbie nodded. "Mm."
Jay stroked his head, and instead of dismissing him b y saying I was just there at the right place and the right time’ like what he told the rough stone boss, he started explaining to him patiently.
"Right timing and favorable geographical and social conditions are crucial in doing business. All Yorks have the habit of wearing jade regardless of their age and gender. This shows that jade will sell well. This is the only shop that sells rough stones in Mount Pearl, s o to buy them all is to monopolize the market to ensure effective sales strategies. It's New Year's Eve tomorrow, so many will visit their friends and relatives. Giving jade as a gift during this time has always been a practice in Yorks Stronghold."
Jay paused and continued, "Of course, the most important factor is that the people at Yorks Stronghold aren’t short of money."
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