Rebirth from the Ashes

At nightfall, Kun Lun delivered the item to Shen Xi. Without taking a closer look at the item, Shen Xi expressed her gratitude and went home.

She brought the box home and under the light, Shen Xi was almost blinded by the item.

Jesus. It was a carved rosewood jewelry box. If her guess was right, this intricately carved article was from the early Ming Dynasty.

The great thing about it was not the carvings but the gems inlaid on the jewelry box – rubellites, emeralds, rubies, and natural pearls.

These things, paired with an uncanny and intricate craftsmanship, the price estimate would put it at a hundred million or more.

Shen Xi’s heart was thumping. With the box carrying the item already so costly, who knew what kind of valuables were inside?

Overwhelmed with reverence, excitement, and apprehension, Shen Xi carefully opened the box and found a black card quietly sitting inside.

Under the black card was a note scribbled with the man’s bold and dashing handwriting. ‘Pocket money.

PIN code: 020324’

Shen Xi was dumbfounded. Did she look like she was strapped for cash? Why did Brother give her an expensive jewelry box and a centurion card with no credit limit as pocket money?

Of course, she was happy to receive a gift from him. However, it did put her on the spot to accept such a valuable gift.

The question bugged Shen Xi the whole night. Why did Brother give her these things?

Riddled with questions, Shen Xi got up the next day, before the break of dawn, and chanced upon Kun Lun at the door.

Kun Lun had a routine of getting up at half past five for a run. He only ran two steps when a figure gave him a fright. He turned to the young lady. “Ms. Shen, why are you here?”

Shen Xi lifted the jewelry box in her hands and showed him the black card. “Why is Brother giving me an allowance?”

Kun Lun was dumbstruck for a moment before gesturing a heart with his fingers. “This.”

Boss looked at him with contempt yesterday, saying that he was wrong. Yet, Boss was quick to have him send money to Ms. Shen, which proved that Boss had the same thoughts in mind.

Shen Xi was rendered speechless by his sign language. She rolled her eyes at him in disdain. “Don’t throw that gesture around or at me.”

“What’s wrong with it? Is it not to ask for money?” Kun Lun repeated the same body language.

Shen Xi had an inkling at this point. “It’s not to ask for money. This is making a heart. Do you know what a heart gesture is?”

It was no wonder Brother gave her the antique jewelry box and money. As it turned out, he misread her sign language.

It completely slipped her mind that this hand gesture was not a trend at this time!

Kun Lun could not hold back from a guffaw. “Ms. Shen, got it.”

He could not take it. Kun Lun was about to die laughing. Boss and their brothers thought it was to ask for money.

The most hilarious part was that Boss refused to admit it but secretly told him to deliver money to Ms. Shen.

This was enough for him to laugh for the whole year.

“Stop laughing. Don’t tell Brother about this.” Shen Xi solemnly urged him.

Brother was such an intelligent man. He would be embarrassed to find out that he took the hand gesture the wrong way.

Stifled with giggles, Kun Lun put on a straight look. “I will definitely oblige your request, Ms. Shen.”

Shen Xi was caught in a fix since she could not return the stuff to Brother without letting him know about it. “Kun Lun, tell Brother that the item’s too valuable for me to accept.”

Concerned, Kun Lun made a face. “Ms. Shen, how am I to explain to Boss if you don’t accept it?”

Had the gift been returned, Boss would be upset and get the idea that Ms. Shen was angry and did not like his gift.