chapter 24 Domestic scandal and domestic thieves

After Stanley Du returned to the Yang family's house, his father-in-law Roy Yang found out about Stanley Du buying a fake painting for ten thousand yuan. But from the secret compartment of the fake painting, Stanley Du had discovered a millennia-old painting worth over a hundred million. Roy Yang was ecstatic. He didn't understand much about antiques and calligraphy, but he knew how much a hundred million was. He had originally thought that it would take at least two to three years for Stanley Du to make a name in Ning City's medical circle and earn his first pot of gold. But to his surprise, Stanley Du, who had just joined the Yang family less than a month ago, had already earned a hundred million. This young man really had some serious skills. Not only was he proficient in medicine and cooking, but he was also good at identifying treasures. After Stanley Du sold that ancient Song Dynasty painting worth hundreds of millions, Roy Yang decided to have Stanley Du buy a big villa. Then, he planned to make Stanley Du write the name of Dinah Yang on the property's deed. If Stanley Du dared to refuse, then Roy Yang would definitely not agree to the marriage between Dinah Yang and Stanley Du. And for Stanley Du, because he was now worth over a hundred million, he was finally allowed to stay overnight at the Yang family's house. The Yang family's house was a three-bedroom, one living room, covering 120 square meters. Stanley Du finally got the smallest room in the Yang family's house. The next afternoon, Stanley Du listened to a voice message from Hedy Yao. "I heard that you found a great bargain in the Painting and Calligraphy Street yesterday," Hedy Yao's voice sounded lazy. "You are well-informed." "If you are thinking of cashing in on that painting, I can introduce you to a reliable buyer." "Who's the buyer?" "My uncle. The chairman of Silver Phoenix Jewelry Store, Keith Xu." "Okay, where shall we meet?" "Just send me your location, and I'll come to pick you up." Hearing this, Stanley Du immediately sent Hedy Yao his location. After waiting for about fifteen minutes, a very flashy red Jaguar slowed down and stopped next to Stanley Du. Seeing that the driver was Hedy Yao, Stanley Du opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. The car drove for about half an hour and finally stopped at the gate of a large, private courtyard in the suburbs. The security guard eagerly opened the car door. Stanley Du followed Hedy Yao into the courtyard. "This is the courtyard my uncle bought. He lives here every summer to escape the heat," Hedy Yao explained as she led the way. Walking through the courtyard and into the main building, Stanley Du finally met the big spender, Keith Xu, in the living room on the first floor. After exchanging pleasantries, Stanley Du got straight to the point and laid out Mi Fu's "Inscription on Inkstone" in front of everyone. "What a great painting, indeed a genuine piece by Mi Fu. Stanley Du, name your price." "If you really like it, how about eighty million?" "I heard that Flora Han once valued this painting at a hundred million. Why are you asking for only eighty million?" Keith Xu was somewhat surprised. "I find you quite likable, so I gave you a twenty percent discount," Stanley Du replied confidently. "Hahaha," Keith Xu laughed heartily. The deal went smoothly, and Keith Xu transferred eighty million to Stanley Du via mobile banking to buy the painting. Afterward, Keith Xu invited Stanley Du to dinner, and Stanley Du did not refuse. At the dinner table, Stanley Du met Keith Xu's family. Keith Xu's wife, Kama Yao, was Hedy Yao's aunt. Their eldest son, Jimmy Xu, had broken his leg in a horse-riding accident five years ago, leaving a slight limp in his right leg. The eldest daughter-in-law, Leona Ding, used to be a popular TV anchor in Ning City but quit after marrying into the Xu family. Their younger son, Hunk Xu, was Keith Xu's illegitimate child. His mother had passed away long ago. Since Jimmy Xu became disabled five years ago, Keith Xu had grown increasingly disgusted with him. He intended to groom his younger son, Hunk Xu, to inherit most of the Xu family's wealth. But Hunk Xu, a wastrel, had no talent for managing the company. While Jimmy Xu had been serving as the general manager of the Silver Phoenix Jewelry Chain Group for many years, he had deep-rooted support. As long as he didn’t make any major mistakes, Keith Xu had no good reason to replace him. "Hunk Xu, is your nose really uncomfortable?" Noticing Hunk Xu frequently spraying something into his nostrils, Stanley Du casually asked. "It's just a nasal ulcer, nothing serious." "Nasal ulcer?" Stanley Du spoke seriously, "That's not a small issue. If it develops into nasal cancer, it will be troublesome." "Stanley, are you a medical student?" "Uncle, Stanley Du is from Ning City University Medical College. He cured Ma’am Chen's tinnitus, which many famous doctors couldn't cure," Hedy Yao smiled. Keith Xu was surprised, and he glanced at Stanley Du, and then instructed the butler, "Robert, inform Dr. Li and have him bring over Hunk's medical records and X-rays." About twenty minutes later, a middle-aged, crew-cut man rushed over. His name was Gino Li, the Xu family's health doctor, who regularly checked on the Xu family's members. "Dr. Li, please give Stanley Du the medical records and X-rays." "Dr. Du, I welcome your advice." Gino Li handed all the medical records and X-rays to Stanley Du. Stanley Du could tell that Gino Li's words were insincere. After a casual glance at the records and X-rays, Stanley Du focused on Hunk Xu's nose and said, "Drug abuse is slow self-destruction. You better quit early." Everyone was shocked at these words. Both Hunk Xu and Gino Li's faces flashed with panic! Then Hunk Xu cursed at Stanley Du, "Bullshit! Who's abusing drugs? You're the one abusing!" Gino Li also chimed in, "Stanley Du, the second young master clearly has a nasal ulcer, yet you accuse him of drug abuse. It's completely irrelevant. Do you even know how to diagnose?" The others in the Xu family also looked at Stanley Du with doubtful eyes. "Look, my arms don't have a single needle mark! I don't abuse drugs!" Hunk Xu rolled up his sleeves to show everyone his arms. "You're seeking thrills by mixing glass shards into the drug powder. The shards cut the capillaries in your nose, leading to the ulceration," Stanley Du revealed the truth. Hunk Xu looked at Stanley Du with a mix of fear and disbelief, as if seeing a ghost. "And you, Dr. Gino Li. With your medical skills, you should have long noticed that Hunk Xu is abusing drugs, right?" Stanley Du turned to Gino Li, "I guess you must have been blackmailed by Hunk Xu, so you didn't tell Mr. Keith Xu the truth, right?" Gino Li tried to argue. Stanley Du sneered, "Your excuses are useless. Just keep an eye on Hunk Xu, and in a few hours, when his addiction kicks in, his true colors will show." These words completely shattered Gino Li's psychological defenses. He knelt down quickly in front of Keith Xu, "Boss, it was all because the second young master made me do it. I was in debt to loan sharks, so I stole two antiques from your house to sell for money, and was caught by the second young master." "Trash! Useless! Can't even trust our own people!" Keith Xu ordered the butler, Robert, "Drag away the second young master! Break one of Gino Li's legs and kick him out of the Xu family!"