Chapter 383
The governor?
That word stunned everyone present.
Even Luna shot a few more nces at Andrius.
Jane could not help but ask, “Rainbow, are you telling the truth? You had dinner with the governor?”
“Of course, it’s true!” Rainbow counted on her fingers. “It wasn’t just the governor. There was also…”
Just as she was about to mention the Four Great War Gods and the Warzone Master, Dax, to show off,
she suddenly felt a cold aura.
She looked up to find Andrius staring at her.
Rainbow quickly closed her mouth.
“There was also?” Jane was curious and wanted to get to the bottom of it.
“There was also…” Rainbow had no choice but to say, “The governor’s secretary, driver, and so on…”
“Oh…” Jane finally calmed down but was still shocked.
The governor…
He was the leader of the East River State! When he spoke, the entire East River State would tremble.
However, Andrius ate at the same table as him.
Jane could not help but ask, “Andrius, do you know the governor?”
Everyone in the Conerys looked at Andrius, including Luna. They were all waiting for his answer.
“Yeah, I know him.” Andrius nodded and casually made up a story. “When the governor went to the
impoverished mountainous areas in the western region to provide aid, his car couldn’t drive on the
muddy roads. I drove him around in a tractor for some time.
“This time, the governor heard that I was in the capital, so he invited me to have a meal and inquired
about the development of my hometown.”
That was what he said.
Rainbow wanted tough, but she managed to hold it in.
On the other hand, Jane and the others believed his words and were all fooled by him. They all let out
a breath for some reason. The anticipation and excitement on their faces gradually faded.
What a shame.
If Andrius really had a rtionship with the governor, the Conerys would be able to revive in a matter of
minutes.
Unfortunately, there were no ifs.
However, this matter continued to be on everyone’s lipa.
“Andrius.” Luna called out to Andrius and said while walking outside, “Apany me to the night
market.
“I heard that the capital is most beautiful at 9 p.m. with neon lights flickering, the lights from thousands
of households, and the moon by the river…”
“You can also go buy some gifts. Wrap them up properly and give them to Grandma on her birthday.”
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Andrius had no objections.
Treasure Avenue was where medicinal ingredients were sold in the capital.
The two of them went directly to one of thergest and most magnificent shops.
“What would you like to buy, Miss?” A beautiful attendant immediately came up to serve them.
“I want to buy ginseng. It’s best if it’s wild ginseng that is a bit aged,” Luna stated her requirements.
“Please follow me.” The attendant swiftly took Luna to a counter and introduced, “Miss, these are fresh
wild ginseng. They’re at least ten years old.”
Luna nced over and frowned slightly.
These ginseng…
Their stalks were few, and they were shriveled. It was obvious that they were not aged. They did not
look very appealing.
Luna then asked, “Are there any higher quality ginseng?”
“Of course!”
The attendant opened a cab and took out a mahogany brocade box from inside. She opened the
box to reveal a ginseng with three long roots lying inside.
However, Luna only took one look at it and shook her head in disappointment.
New Moon Corporation had stepped into the pharmaceutical industry, so Luna naturally had some
knowledge about ginseng. She could tell the quality of ginseng.
These ginseng did not meet her expectations.
“Do you have any higher quality ones?” Luna asked again.
“Miss…”
The attendant became a little annoyed when Luna kept asking the same question after merely ncing
at the ginseng that she brought up. She asked, “We have many ginsengs, but none of them catches
your eye. Are you just here to cause trouble?”
Luna quickly exined, “I just want to choose the best ginseng for my grandmother, hence my higher
requirements.”
The best ginseng!
The attendant’s eyes lit up, and she said to Luna, “Miss, to tell you the truth, our shop does have top–
grade wild ginseng, but it’s on the third floor. Please follow me.”
After reaching the third floor, the attendant opened a safe and took out a box. The box was beautifully
packaged with red silk and golden threads, making it seem very luxurious.
Luna revealed a pleased expression upon seeing it.
The attendant noticed Luna’s reaction and smiled faintly. Then, she carefully opened the box and said,
Miss, I won’t keep the box open too long in order to prevent the loss of spiritual energy. Please
examine it carefullyter.”
Luna felt even more excited by how serious the attendant was acting. She nodded and said, “Okay.”
“Take a good look.”
The attendant put on a pair of gloves and opened the box.
Insidey arge wild ginseng. It was plump in appearance, had well–developed roots, and a fragrance
that filled the air. It instantly captured Luna’s heart.
“Miss…” The attendant boasted, “This is 30–year–old wild ginseng. It was discovered by our store’s
treasure–hunting team afterbing the mountains for over 60 days. Its value is immeasurable. It’s
top- notch whether it’s used as a gift or for nourishing the body.”
Luna could not tear her eyes away from the ginseng. When she heard the attendant’s words, her
excitement grew even stronger. She was immediately tempted and asked, “How much is this ginseng?”
The attendant held up five fingers.
“5-500,000?”
“No.” The attendant shook her head and said seriously, “Five million.”
A single ginseng for five million!
Luna could not help but be astonished.
However, five million was still affordable for her now. Furthermore, as long as she could repair her
rtionship with her grandmother’s family, it was worth paying the five million.
Luna weighed the pros and cons, gritted her teeth, and took out her bank card.
“Wait!” Andrius stopped her. When she looked at him in confusion, he said calmly. “This ginseng is
fake.
Don’t be deceived.”
It was fake!
Luna was stunned.
The attendant instantly became furious.
“Mister…” Her expression immediately fell, and she asked sternly, “Our store has never offended you
before. Why do you want to nder us?”
“nder?” Andrius suddenlyughed and said casually, “It’s very simple to appraise ginseng. In
summary, by counting the stem scars from the root neck, the skin should be taut, and the roots should
be fibrous.
“Look at that ginseng.” Andrius pointed to the ginseng inside the mahogany box and said disdainfully,”
Which part matches the standard?
“Do you think that you can pass it off as genuine by packing it in a mahogany box? I can’t be bothered
to waste my breath on you.”
Luna examined the ginseng ording to Andrius‘ words.
It was true.
None of the points matched.
She could not help but get furious and said, “I can’t believe arge store like you actually sells fake
goods to swindle money. You’ve really opened my eyes.
“Andrius, let’s go.”
After speaking, she went downstairs with Andrius.
When the attendant saw this, a sinister light shed in her eyes, and she immediately used her walkie-
talkie to inform her boss about everything.
Whoosh.
When Andrius and Luna reached the entrance, a group of people blocked their way. Each one of these
people was burly and strong.
The man in the lead had a pot belly. He was the store manager, Darren MacNeil.
“Kid, I heard you saw the wild king ginseng on the third floor just now.” Darren stood in front of Andrius
and gave him a fake smile.
“wild king ginseng?” Andrius was amused and sneered. “Not even a dog would want to chew on that.
How can you call it a wild king ginseng?”
Darren narrowed his eyes and said coldly, “I don’t know if a dog would want to chew that, but what I
know is… Since you saw the wild king ginseng, don’t even think about leaving my shop unless you buy
it!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the burly men behind him took big steps forward. They crossed their
arms and stared coldly at Andrius.
“So…” Andrius nced at the men and said calmly, “Are you nning to force me to buy it?”
“You can say that.” Darren shrugged with a smile.
Andrius‘ eyes narrowed.
However, Luna was worried that things would escte and would not end well. She tugged on Andrius‘
arm and said, “Why don’t we just…”
Before she could finish, Andrius already rushed out in one swift step.
Bam!
With a single punch, he sent the man in the middle flying. He mmed heavily into the door frame and
crashed into the ground, unable to get up.
“What
“What the hell?!” Darren was instantly furious and yelled, “Get him!”
After saying that, he retreated behind the others and took out his phone to call the police. He had done
this many times before.
Every year, Darren would give a considerable amount of money to the police officers in the area. Thus,
they formed an alliance to swindle people and earned a lot of money.
Bam!
Smack!
Crash!
Therge men charged at Andrius, but they were no match for him.
In less than half a minute, they were all knocked down and unable to get up. They could only let out
groans of pain.
The surrounding medicine cabs also suffered damage during the process. Many cabs were
shattered by the men sent flying, and the herbs were scattered all over the floor.
“Let’s go.” Andrius nodded to Luna and walked out first.
“Go?” Darren sneered. “Do you think you can just leave?”
Wee–woo, wee–woo…
Just then, a piercing siren rang outside.
Several patrol cars stopped at the entrance, and more than a dozen fully–armed policemen surrounded
Andrius and Luna in an instant.
“Freeze!”
“Kid, put your hands up on your head!”