SDVPP Chapter 14

The incident of receiving Rong Xu’s response made Chi Han’s mood very good.

This good mood persisted until after dinner.

“What joyful thing did Young Master encounter today?” The butler collected the tableware with curiosity.

Chi Han pinched his face, coughed, and pretended to be serious, saying, “Hmm… I discovered a secret this afternoon.”

A secret that Rong Xu wouldn’t reveal even under pressure.

The smart butler didn’t press for more details. He smiled, nodded, and went to prepare a cup of digestion-promoting fruit tea for Chi Han.

Tonight, Young Master ate only half of his usual portion. Did he have dinner outside?

Chi Han leaned on the sofa for a short break, rubbing his stomach and changing his posture.

He didn’t have a habit of eating snacks, but there were several irresistible items among the things Rong Xu bought. Moreover, he had finally pulled someone out of the hole a bit, how could he let his previous efforts go to waste?

So, before school ended, Chi Han ate several small cakes in front of Rong Xu and then expressed his gratitude with a satisfied expression.

Rong Xu’s cold and stern eyes scanned the open box, finally landing on Chi Han’s small belly.

He dropped the pen, reached into the bag, and took out a compressed package of spicy chicken legs, placing it on the table in front of Chi Han.

He looked away and said in a low voice, “Eat.”

Chi Han: “…?”

Did he really look that hungry?

Chi Han fell into contemplation, not knowing how those two described him to give Rong Xu such an impression.

But he couldn’t bear to brush off Rong Xu’s goodwill, so he reached out, tore open the packaging, and ate the chicken leg.

Well, he had to admit, it tasted pretty good.

So, Chi Han ate about 80% full before dinner, only touching half of the dishes prepared by the butler.

After digesting for over half an hour, Chi Han went to the second-floor gym for an hour of exercise. It had become his nightly routine since coming here.

In his previous life, he would exercise for at least two hours, but his current petite frame couldn’t withstand such a heavy workout.

No choice but to take it slow.

He took a shower and dried his hair, and it was exactly eight o’clock.

This was the time agreed upon with the jade buyer at Fei Yuan in the morning.

Chi Han deliberately turned on all the lights in the study, adjusted the camera to ensure it could only capture the earrings and bracelet on the table, and then put on headphones to initiate the video call.

The screen on the opposite side flashed and lit up. The camera focused on a money tree, and through the gaps in the leaves, a complete set of red ore tea sets could be vaguely seen.

Two hundred and ten thousand RMB.

Chi Han quickly gave an estimate in his mind.

It seemed that the buyer on the other side was not an ordinary person. Such precious tea sets were casually placed on the table.

Chi Han became a bit more vigilant. Would someone with such wealth be interested in his pair of glass-type jadeite?

Either this person was a scammer, or they had ulterior motives.

“Is the shop owner here?”

Just as various thoughts flashed through Chi Han’s mind, a pleasant and refined male voice suddenly echoed from the opposite side, gentle as a breeze sweeping over the water.

Chi Han raised his eyebrows in surprise. He had always thought the person on the other side was either very shrewd or very serious. Unexpectedly, judging from the voice, this person seemed to be a pampered rich young master!

This was a bit different from what he had imagined.

Regardless, his goal was to sell the items at a suitable price. As for who bought them?

None of his business.

Chi Han took precautions and used a voice changer.

As expected, the situation unfolded just as Chi Han had thought. The other party’s intention was not at all focused on the jadeite. After identifying the styles of the earrings and bracelet, the man directly paid the full 66,000 RMB.

“Judging by the owner’s craftsmanship, you’re probably not from City S, right?” The man took two sips of tea, leisurely continuing, “I don’t know if you’ve heard of ‘Xianyu.’ I’m the owner there.”

Xianyu?

Chi Han furrowed his brows and pondered for a moment, deliberately playing the ignorant card, “No.”

The man: “…”

He was just being polite, and this person really didn’t know. Considering that, apart from the Fang family’s “Mu Fei Ge,” “Xianyu” was the most famous jade shop in City S.

But… this was even better. Not knowing anything would make it easier to lure him in.

In the valuable real estate of City S, newcomers like him needed money the most, and what he lacked the least was money.

The man smiled, his voice warm.

“I wonder where the owner learned his craft? Are you interested in joining our shop? I can offer you a seven-figure salary.”

The man intentionally played with the red ore teapot on the table, wearing a green thumb ring on his thumb.

Chi Han was speechless.

Well, this thumb ring, judging by its material and craftsmanship, was worth at least two million.

This guy was really loaded!

But honestly, Chi Han didn’t want to sell himself now. Although a million was a substantial amount, he could earn it himself.

“Sorry, I currently don’t have such plans. Since you’ve already taken the earrings and bracelet, I’ll send them over as soon as possible. Let’s leave it at that for tonight. I have things to attend to. Goodbye.”

After finishing his statement, Chi Han promptly shut down his computer, not wasting a single second.

It’s better not to provoke someone with such lavish spending habits. Who knows what might happen?

A few minutes later, Chi Han’s phone vibrated a few times. Opening it, he found it was a private message from the same person earlier, presumably the assistant from this morning.

The general content was a plea for Chi Han to reconsider, and the salary could be increased further.

The last message included a link to an event.

“A jadeite exhibition tomorrow night at nine?” Chi Han wasn’t interested in the salary matter, but his attention was caught by this event.

Large jadeite exhibitions like this usually showcased various collections, some even one-of-a-kind in the world. If missed, there might not be a second chance to see them in a lifetime.

Chi Han noted down the address and declined the invitation to join the event.

The person on the other side was quite cunning. Chi Han didn’t want to jump into their trap.

He would attend the event as Young Master Chi. Nobody would guess that a playboy would be skilled at jade carving.

It was the perfect disguise.

***

Meanwhile, on the other side of City S, inside the Fang family mansion.

A handsome man with a fox-like appearance slowly rotated the thumb ring on his thumb. Despite his foxy appearance, his voice was softly compelling.

“How did he respond?”

The assistant frowned slightly, her tone not very pleasant, “He declined, saying he has no time tomorrow night.”

The man’s narrow eyes squinted slightly, and then he faintly smiled.

“He will definitely come. When the time comes, check for people not from this city. I don’t believe we can’t find him.”

“Yes.”

The assistant nodded and turned to leave. It seemed that their boss was really focused on this person.

However, the design of those earrings and the bracelet was indeed exquisite. Even more commendable was that this design style was something even Old Master Fang had never seen before.

“Oh, Assistant Li, where are you going so late?”

The assistant paused, looking at the slender and powerful arm blocking her way. Its owner was lazily leaning against the doorway.

“Young Master Fang…”

Fang Jingluo nodded with a smile. Although his actions seemed casual, they carried a firm attitude. He patted the assistant’s shoulder with a carefree smile.

“Speak up, who is my Second Uncle worried about, being so serious? Huh?”

The assistant forced a smile, “It’s not like that, Young Master Fang. It’s just some ordinary business matters.”

A “thud” sounded as a teacup hit the table. In the room, Fang Chen, also known as Fang Jingluo’s second uncle, slowly smiled, “Jingluo, since when do I have to report to you for my actions?”

Fang Jingluo, unafraid, crossed his arms, lifted his chin, and with an apologetic tone but a disrespectful expression, said, “Sorry, Uncle, I’m just showing concern, you know? If someone were to deceive you…”

He glanced at the assistant beside him and chuckled softly, “Grandpa will be really angry!”

The assistant’s eyes narrowed, her cheeks tensing.

Was this Young Master Fang bold enough to openly threaten someone?!

After speaking, Fang Jingluo coldly pulled the corner of his lips and turned to go downstairs, not even bothering to acknowledge Fang Chen.

“The old man is biased, giving all the good stuff to Fang Jingluo,” Fang Chen played with the teacup, the corners of his eyes carrying a natural upward curve. The tip of his eyes seemed to be carrying a chilly vibe like a venomous needle, “But he didn’t expect that a hidden gem would emerge in City S at this moment, and, coincidentally, I happened to pick it up.”

Fang Chen smiled, pleasure evident in his eyes.

He couldn’t wait to see Fang Jingluo’s arrogant face, trampled underfoot.

Let him revel in his pride for a few more days.

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