The Quadruplets Are Mine?

Emmeline squeezed her way into the crowd and crouched down, noticing a small object among the fragments.

It was a little jade figurine, about two and a half inches tall.

One side was a vivid green, the other half was pale green with a hint of red, and it was in a kneeling position, extraordinarily lifelike.

In the jade figure’s arms, it held something that looked like a cross between a mouse and a toad, with two eround, lively little eyes.

There was a coiled bun on the jade figure’s head and a ribbon-like ornament curved up from the back of its head.

Emmeline picked up the little jade figurine.

“This is arr exquisite jade that is likely from the Western Roman Empire or the Roman Republic,” said the old man. “But I can’t say for sure if it’s genuine. Nonetheless, it’s a nice piece for collecting.”

“How much are you selling this for?” Emmeline instantly fell in love with this little jade figurine. Its craftsmanship was rough, with a hint of Roman style.

“I got this for two hundred while scavenging in Tarrin, the old man said. “If you like it, you can have it at that price.”

This statement didn’t help Emmeline determine how much to pay, and she was unsure how to respond.

The old man then rummaged through the broken pottery and porcelain and pulled out two more small items: a delicate jade cicada and a jade thumb ring with a somewhat plain appearance.

“Miss, would 260 be acceptable for these three items? If I were to sell them normally, they would least four hundred.”

was charming, carved from white jade with simple yet graceful lines, and the jade thumb

preference, and in

getting them because they’re interesting.” Emmeline smiled. “Whether they’re genuine or

her wallet and handed four hundred to the old

and attempted to return

it a good deal since you’ve run into

man earlier, surnamed Chester, hadn’t left;

four hundred bill, to be honest, was something Emmeline cherished, but she couldn’t resist her love for the treasures she had just acquired during this “scavenging” expedition.

and give it to Abel later. In ancient

at the bus station, Emmeline realized that her wallet was missing. It was a bittersweet.

aim. After spending that four hundred bucks, I barely have ten left in my

didn’t have money for

dialed Abel’s

“Emma?”

to bother you, but

to the point!”

the city, and my wallet got stolen.

luck,” Abel said. “I just got back

come pick me up? We can go

“Where are you?”