After Treasurer Jia entered, his gaze fell upon He Xiuyuan.
Seeing that He Xiuyuan noticed his entry but still showed no intention of rising, Treasurer Jia's brow furrowed slightly, and he sighed inwardly.
It's this trick again.
Over the years, he had witnessed countless such ploys.
Everyone who came to the Jia Residence pretended to be a Expert, putting on airs even when meeting him.
In the beginning, he was truly taken in by such acts.
He even believed that some Expert had truly arrived at the Jia Residence, capable of solving his troubles.
But after too many times, he grew somewhat numb, even disgusted.
Treasurer Jia thought of the people he had seen before, secretly suppressing his displeasure, then put on a smile and walked towards He Xiuyuan.
"I heard a distinguished guest has arrived at the residence. I apologize for not welcoming Your Excellency sooner!"
Treasurer Jia approached, his gaze scanning He Xiuyuan up and down.
He looked like a young and handsome man, and his attire did indeed resemble that of a Expert.
But he wondered if he truly possessed such abilities.
"Your Excellency is too polite. I heard that Treasurer Jia has been seeking a son for many years without success. I believe I possess some ability, so I came to offer my services."
He Xiuyuan sat in his chair, smiling as he spoke to Treasurer Jia.
Treasurer Jia heard this and looked at He Xiuyuan, a murmur in his heart.
"That is true, but over the years, many claiming to be He Xiuyuan have come to my Jia Residence, only to turn out to be nothing more than swindlers."
"I just wonder if Your Excellency truly possesses such abilities?"
Treasurer Jia looked at He Xiuyuan, probing him.
"Since I am here, I naturally possess such abilities."
He Xiuyuan stood up at his words and began walking outside. "I wish to walk around the Jia Residence. May I?"
He Xiuyuan asked this, but without waiting for Treasurer Jia's agreement, his body was already moving outside.
Treasurer Jia opened his mouth at this sight but ultimately did not stop him, simply following He Xiuyuan.
Treasurer Jia followed alongside, introducing each place He Xiuyuan walked past.
After He Xiuyuan had toured all the large and small areas around the Jia Residence, his steps finally halted.
At this moment, He Xiuyuan stood by a well.
Looking at the well before him, He Xiuyuan's face showed a thoughtful expression.
"Where is that place?"
"That is the inner courtyard, where the female family members reside. It would be inconvenient for Mister to enter."
Seeing He Xiuyuan point towards the inner courtyard, Treasurer Jia quickly interjected.
He Xiuyuan nodded lightly at this, and after glancing at the sky, he couldn't help but rub his stomach.
"It's already this late. Has Treasurer Jia prepared a meal to entertain me?"
Saying this, He Xiuyuan turned to look at Treasurer Jia, smiling.
Treasurer Jia's mouth twitched at the words. He wasn't sure if He Xiuyuan truly had abilities or was deliberately acting this way to test him.
After some thought, Treasurer Jia still nodded and instructed his servants to prepare lunch.
However, He Xiuyuan waved his hand and said, "I want to eat the roasted chicken from Jude Restaurant. Please trouble Your Excellency to have a servant buy it."
The servant who was about to go instruct the kitchen to prepare the meal, upon hearing this, turned back angrily, glaring at He Xiuyuan.
Treasurer Jia is so good-tempered, yet this person is so pushy. This is a bit too much!
Such behavior does not resemble a He Xiuyuan in the slightest.
"Master?!"
The servant looked at Treasurer Jia at this moment, waiting only for Treasurer Jia's command to immediately act and throw Expert out.
Treasurer Jia saw this scene and waved his hand. "Go, buy ten roasted chickens and bring them back for this Mister."
After speaking, Treasurer Jia extended his hand and said to He Xiuyuan, "Mister, please come this way."
He Xiuyuan nodded at this and turned to walk to the side.
Once inside the room, He Xiuyuan sat down at the table very casually.
"Oh, and please ask Your Excellency to buy a few more things."
He Xiuyuan said, giving Treasurer Jia a few more instructions, completely in a commanding manner.
Treasurer Jia nodded at this, then turned to have a servant procure the items.
After ensuring all the items to be bought were instructed, He Xiuyuan sat to the side and waited.
After waiting until noon, He Xiuyuan saw that the roasted chickens and other requested items had been bought, and only then did he wave his hand.
"If Your Excellency has no other business, please return."
He Xiuyuan said, then began to open the oil paper in front of him, revealing the steaming roasted chicken, looking as if he was about to feast.
The servant beside him could not hold back at this sight. He stood up and angrily said, "You are so rude! My Master treats you with such politeness, do you take my Master for a servant?"
"Even the emperor doesn't starve his soldiers. What, Your Excellency can't even afford this one meal?"
He Xiuyuan heard this and didn't even look at the other person, simply continuing to tear open the oil paper in front of him.
Mr. Jia, however, waved his hand, signaling the servant beside him to remain silent.
"Distinguished guest, please enjoy your meal slowly. I shall take my leave first."
With that, Treasurer Jia left with his servant, casually closing the door behind him.
He Xiuyuan smiled with satisfaction at this. After completely unwrapping the oil paper in front of him, he also opened the candied fruits beside him, opening them one by one.
"Come here."
He Xiuyuan said, speaking to a small child in a corner.
The child was startled at his words, widening his eyes as he looked at He Xiuyuan. "You... you can see me?"
The child seemed young and somewhat scrawny.
He had already been tempted by the food in front of him but dared not approach, only standing in the distant corner of the room.
"Of course I can see you."
He Xiuyuan nodded, beckoning for the child to come and eat.
The child swallowed at this sight, and finally, unable to resist the temptation, he quickly crawled to the table and began to eat the food on it heartily.
"Why are you in the well of the Jia Residence?"
He Xiuyuan also took a roasted chicken at this point, eating it while asking.
He had not noticed any malevolent Qi in the Jia Residence before, but now there was a lingering spirit here, which was strange.
Could it be that this child was harmed by someone in the Jia Residence?
"I don't know either..."
The child ate the roasted chicken in front of him, shaking his head in confusion at the question. "I only remember that I seemed to have fallen into the water, and after that, I don't know what happened; I was somewhat muddled."
"After I regained consciousness, I was in this place."
At this point, the child's face turned pale, and he quickly said to He Xiuyuan, "I haven't harmed anyone here. I just hid in that well. I feel very comfortable hiding in that well...."
As he spoke, he cautiously looked at He Xiuyuan, fearing what He Xiuyuan might do to him.
He felt a certain fear towards this person who could see him.