The Jade King?
Ye Qiu was stunned.
That nickname sounds incredibly impressive!
“What does he do? Does he own a lot of jade?” Ye Qiu asked.
Lin Jingzhi shook her head and said, “Mr. Yao doesn’t deal in jade, but he’s cut open plenty of jade from raw materials.”
“It’s said that Mr. Yao comes from a family with deep knowledge. He entered the stone gambling trade as a young boy. From the age of seventeen, when he cut open his first piece of raw material, up to today, he’s never failed.”
“Every time, he manages to cut jade from the raw material.”
“The most famous incident was in Nanyang. A boss bet his entire fortune, spending fifty million to buy a piece of raw material weighing several hundred kilograms. He cut it over a dozen times and found not a single piece of jade.”
“The boss broke down on the spot, wailing and even threatening to kill himself.”
“By chance, Mr. Yao was there that day. He bought the cut-up raw material for five hundred yuan and took matters into his own hands. Guess what happened?”
Ye Qiu said, “No need to guess. You just said he’s never failed, so he must have cut out jade.”
“Exactly,” Lin Jingzhi said. “Mr. Yao cut out a piece of imperial green from that scrap material and sold it on the spot for a whopping three hundred million.”
“The boss, unable to cope, smashed his head and died on the scene.”
“Because of that incident, Mr. Yao’s reputation soared.”
“Over the years, Mr. Yao has cut out imperial green multiple times and never made a mistake. That’s why everyone in the industry calls him the Jade King.”
Lin Jingzhi glanced at Mr. Yao and Ma Dong, saying, “I never expected Mr. Yao to be the chief appraiser for Ma Dong’s jewellery company. With him helping Ma Dong, we’re bound to lose this stone gambling match.”
Qian Duoduo quickly said, “Sister-in-law, since Ma Dong has brought a helper, why don’t you find one too?”
Lin Jingzhi gave a wry smile, “I’d love to find a helper, but where could I find someone as skilled as Mr. Yao?”
Ye Qiu suddenly said, “Sister Lin, don’t worry. With me here, you won’t lose.”
Hmm?
Lin Jingzhi looked at Ye Qiu in surprise and asked, “You know how to gamble stones?”
Ye Qiu replied, “I’ve never done it before. I’ve only seen stone gambling in TV shows and novels. It’s just picking a piece of raw material and cutting it open, right? How hard can it be?”
Lin Jingzhi was speechless and said, “Stone gambling tests experience and luck. You have no experience at all—how could you possibly win?”
Ye Qiu grinned, “Didn’t you just say stone gambling relies on experience and luck? Well, I happen to have pretty good luck.”
“That Yao guy meeting me is his misfortune. Today, he’s going to lose spectacularly.”
“Because I have a secret weapon.”
Instantly, Lin Jingzhi and Qian Duoduo looked at Ye Qiu with curiosity.
“Cousin, what’s your secret weapon?” Qian Duoduo asked.
Ye Qiu chuckled and said, “I have x-ray vision.”
Lin Jingzhi rolled her eyes, completely dismissing Ye Qiu’s claim, thinking he was talking nonsense.
“If you have x-ray vision, then I have super-hearing,” Qian Duoduo said, annoyed. “Cousin, this is serious—how can you joke around at a time like this?”
Qian Duoduo didn’t believe him either, thinking Ye Qiu was joking.
This reaction was within Ye Qiu’s expectations.
If he told someone he had x-ray vision, they’d probably call him crazy.
After all, x-ray vision is simply impossible for ordinary people.
Ye Qiu said quietly, “Sister Lin, later I’ll go up against that Yao guy. Just relax and don’t be so nervous.”
“Even if we lose at stone gambling, it’s not a big deal. At worst, you lose a supplier.”
“To be honest, I don’t even want you to work with Mu En. That guy’s not a good person.”
“If it comes to it, we’ll ditch the jewellery business and do something else.”
After Ye Qiu’s comforting words, a smile returned to Lin Jingzhi’s face.
She linked her arm with Ye Qiu’s and said sweetly, “As long as you’re by my side, it doesn’t matter whether we do business or not. We’re not short of money anyway.”
Ye Qiu wrapped his arm around Lin Jingzhi’s waist and laughed, “Same here. As long as you’re with me, Sister Lin, I feel happy.”
Smack!
Lin Jingzhi planted a kiss on Ye Qiu’s cheek.
Qian Duoduo coughed twice, “Ahem… Can you two please tone it down in public? Have you considered the feelings of a single guy like me?”
Ye Qiu said, “You’re not a single guy—you’re a lapdog.”
Qian Duoduo immediately tattled to Lin Jingzhi, “Sister-in-law, Cousin’s bullying me again.”
“Is he bullying you?” Lin Jingzhi smiled brightly. “I think Ye Qiu’s right.”
Qian Duoduo: “…”
On the other side.
Seeing Ye Qiu and Lin Jingzhi laughing and chatting, Ma Dong sneered inwardly, Let’s see if you can still smile later.
Mu En had been keeping an eye on Lin Jingzhi. When he saw her kissing and hugging Ye Qiu, his eyes turned red with envy. Especially when he saw Lin Jingzhi’s smile, as radiant as a blooming peach blossom, charming and alluring, his heart itched even more.
I must have this woman!
Mu En swore to himself. Then, he approached Lin Jingzhi.
“Mr. Lin, Ma Dong has brought Mr. Yao to help. Would you like to find a helper too?”
Mu En said, “If you can’t find a suitable helper, I can assist. I’ve been in this circle for years and know a few people.”
To his surprise, Lin Jingzhi declined outright.
“Thank you for your kindness, Mu En, but I’ll pass.”
Hmm?
Mu En was taken aback—this wasn’t what he’d expected. He couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Lin, are you perhaps a stone gambling expert yourself?”
Lin Jingzhi shook her head, “I don’t know how to gamble stones.”
“Then why are you refusing my offer?” Mu En was utterly baffled.
Lin Jingzhi said, “Stone gambling relies on experience and luck. I don’t have Mr. Yao’s vast experience, so I’ll have to rely on luck.”
Luck?
Mu En found it amusing. Those who pinned their hopes on luck often lost miserably.
But Lin Jingzhi’s mindset excited him. He could already foresee that in this competition, Lin Jingzhi was doomed to lose.
Once this woman loses, she’ll definitely come begging to me, and then I’ll have her.
Her figure, her face, that seductive charm…
Pure bliss!
Mu En fantasised in his mind.
But being the seasoned player he was, he put on a kind expression and said, “Mr. Lin, putting all your hopes on luck is quite risky!”
Lin Jingzhi didn’t mind and smiled, “If my luck’s bad and I lose, it just means there’s no fate for me to work with you, Mr. Mu.”
“Mr. Mu, I think we shouldn’t waste any more time. Let’s get started!”
Mu En agreed on the spot:
“Alright, let’s begin!”
