The elderly man hailed a taxi by the roadside and then took Wang Xiaoqiang back to his house to get money.
In the taxi, the elderly man closed his eyes to rest. It was unclear whether it was due to the emotional turmoil he had just experienced or another reason, but he looked very tired. His breathing was rapid and heavy, sounding like a bellows—it was rather frightening.
Since the elderly man was sitting in the front passenger seat, the taxi driver had a clear view of his distressed condition. Concerned, he asked, "Old man, do you feel unwell?"
The elderly man shook his head to indicate that he was okay.
Being able to spend 120,000 on a vase implies that the elderly man's status was certainly not ordinary. In Huagui County Town, he must be either wealthy or noble, which was indeed the case.
The elderly man lived in a quiet neighborhood. The community was small, with low-rise buildings and excellent greenery. The security appeared very formal and extremely tight.
