Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 484 I Am a Natural Genius

Connections, naturally, the more the better. This applies to any world or era, for with ample connections, should any issue arise, one can find the right person to lend a hand.

Wufu was not high and mighty, nor did she consider herself invincible and capable of conquering the world alone. To simplify her life, cultivating certain connections was necessary.

Therefore, why wouldn’t she welcome Lady Wang’s favor?

Seeing her acceptance, a smile flashed in Lady Wang’s eyes as she took her hand and said, "Come, let me introduce you to some of my good friends." With that, she pulled her towards a chubby middle-aged man, "Old Man He."

Upon seeing him, Wufu couldn’t help but be amused. Merchant He was the very person who had invited her to appraise stone that day, resulting in the sale of a piece of Mo Yu jade for a high price, earning her a reward of a thousand taels.

"Old Lady Wang, what are you up to? Where have I aged?" Merchant He turned around in a huff, but upon seeing Wufu, his face brightened with a smile, "Oh, Miss Wufu, why are you following this old hag? Come here, this old witch devours people without spitting out their bones; be careful not to fall into her trap."

Wufu listened to their bickering with a face full of smiles, knowing that only close acquaintances would speak so unrestrainedly.

"What nonsense, you dotard, Miss Wufu is a dear young friend of mine," Lady Wang retorted with a glare.

Merchant He, not believing a word, said, "Everyone knows that your grandson turned thirteen this year." Implying that she was considering a marriage proposal and was interested in the young lady.

"Oh, be off with you, you old reprobate," Lady Wang scolded with laughter and said to Wufu, "Merchant He’s family is located in Liyang County adjacent to Huayang County. He has extensive business interests, dealing not only in jade but also in porcelain. Later, have him make you a set of top-quality kiln porcelain featuring a hundred heirs for your dowry, as a reciprocal gesture for the piece of Mo Yu jade you cut for him today."

Wufu bowed slightly to Merchant He with a smile, saying, "Then I shall shamelessly request such a set from Merchant He."

"No trouble at all. But I’m really curious, Miss Wufu, how can someone so young possess such jade appraisal and carving skills? Who taught you?" Merchant He asked curiously.

"Indeed, I’m also quite curious, who is Miss Wufu’s mentor?" a new voice chimed in.

Wufu turned to see Master Qu Liu and Yu Zhen among others slowly approaching from an unknown direction.

Shopkeeper Lin and Wen Jian hurried over protectively, "What’s this, Qu Liu, you want to bully a young girl?"

Yu Zhen replied, "Third Boss Wen exaggerates; we’re simply curious."

Wen Jian cast a cold glance at him, having no desire to speak with the turncoat.

Wufu chuckled and said, "Why must Craftmaster Yu assume I have a master? Couldn’t I be a heaven-sent prodigy?"

A heaven-sent prodigy, she dared to say!

The corners of everyone’s mouths twitched, while Lady Wang shook her head, stifling laughter.

Restraining his irritation, Yu Zhen sneered, "Surely, Miss Wufu, you aren’t claiming to be self-taught!" frёewebηovel.cѳm

If she dared say so, it wasn’t that she would impress people as a genius, but rather that she was fooling them.

Naturally, Wufu wasn’t going to fall into his trap and said, "Well, as for my master’s name and surname, I don’t know. I was born in the countryside, living by the mountains since childhood, and have been carving wood with a knife since I was little. One day, I met a mad old man on the mountain, who said I was a heaven-sent prodigy, and he taught me to carve and appraise jade in exchange for food. One day, the old man disappeared, and I never knew who he was. All I know is that he imparted skills to me, and sometimes I wonder if it was all a dream because when I awoke, I suddenly had all these abilities."