Wang Xuelian, having lost face to Chen Jiuyang and Yao Zixuan last time, harbored resentment.
She had initially gotten together with Huang Bufan because of his skill in gambling on stones, which allowed her to have an endless supply of money.
This time, she intended to regain her honor, sneering, "Of course, my man is more capable. How can someone like Chen Jiuyang compare to my Bufan? You, you're not bad-looking, but your eyes must have a problem to be attracted to Chen Jiuyang."
Yao Zixuan affectionately linked her arm with Chen Jiuyang's and giggled, "Jiuyang, she doesn't know how good you are and says I'm blind. Is there something wrong with her brain?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jiuyang said seriously, "There is indeed something wrong with her brain."
The two of them, singing in harmony, infuriated Wang Xuelian.
Huang Bufan sneered, "Anyone can talk. Let's settle this with action."
With that, he called over the stone-cutting workers.
Chen Jiuyang had bought stones worth a total of one million. Seeing this, Wang Xuelian immediately said sarcastically, "Buying materials worth a million, if none of them yield anything, all the money will be wasted."
"Chen Jiuyang, how long do you have to be a doctor to earn this one million?"
Chen Jiuyang frowned, too lazy to argue with her.
Seven pieces of material, three yielding goods and four yielding nothing. Last time, the materials he bought for Hu Qijie's family all yielded goods, which could be attributed to luck. If the materials he bought this time also all yielded goods, his secrets might be exposed.
A capable man knows how to conceal his strengths.
Yao Zixuan retorted, "Even if all the money is wasted, I won't feel bad. As long as Jiuyang has fun, that's all that matters."
Yao Zixuan's wealthy words angered Huang Bufan and Wang Xuelian, making their faces turn ugly.
The stone-cutting masters and workers from both sides arrived, and quite a crowd had gathered around.
Huang Bufan had bought eight stones, and only two pieces of material yielded goods, resulting in a net loss of four to five hundred thousand. This was difficult for Huang Bufan to accept.
Wang Xuelian comforted him, "My dear, we got some goods, so we didn't lose too much. Even experts make mistakes, don't be unhappy."
Huang Bufan nodded slowly, and both of them looked towards Chen Jiuyang's side to see how he was faring.
The first piece yielded no green, the second yielded no green, and the third and fourth also yielded no green. This made Huang Bufan and Wang Xuelian much happier.
Wang Xuelian said, "It seems someone doesn't understand gambling on stones. So much money is really going to be wasted."
Huang Bufan chuckled, "Indeed. He doesn't understand gambling on stones but dares to buy materials randomly. Truly ignorant arrogance."
"It yielded green!" the stone-cutting worker suddenly exclaimed. Shining a flashlight on it, he rejoiced, "There's goods, it's increased in value!"
Huang Bufan sneered, "He's just gotten lucky. Even you can pick out one with goods."
"Congratulations, boss, this piece has also greatly increased in value!"
"This boss, it's ice jade!"
In an instant, Chen Jiuyang's remaining three pieces of material all greatly increased in value.
Chen Jiuyang's expression was very calm.
Yao Zixuan shook Chen Jiuyang's arm, "Jiuyang, the materials have increased in value. For materials worth one million, we might have made twenty million, a profit of two hundred times!"
Huang Bufan and Wang Xuelian's faces immediately turned extremely ugly. They stood up and quickly left, not wanting to wait and be insulted.
Yao Deyun chuckled, "A profit of two thousand percent, Jiuyang, you've truly opened my eyes, Uncle Yao."
Chen Jiuyang smiled slightly, "Uncle Yao is too kind, it's just luck."
Yao Deyun said, "How about our Yao family acquiring these materials for twenty million?"
Chen Jiuyang nodded, "Let's do as Uncle Yao says."
Yao Zixuan was still affectionately holding Chen Jiuyang's arm. They were so close that Chen Jiuyang could smell the faint fragrance from her, making him feel a little restless.
At this moment, a figure suddenly rushed over, pulling Yao Zixuan and Chen Jiuyang apart. The person angrily questioned Yao Zixuan, "Yao Zixuan! Who is this gigolo?"
Chen Jiuyang narrowed his eyes. A man with an extraordinary aura, appearing to be in his late twenties, stood between him and Yao Zixuan.
Seeing this person appear, Yao Deyun's expression became somewhat awkward.
Chen Jiuyang immediately guessed the identity of this person with about seventy to eighty percent certainty.
Facing the man's anger, Yao Zixuan not only did not retreat but, in front of him, tightly hugged Chen Jiuyang's arm again, pressing her chest against Chen Jiuyang with pride, and said, "His name is Chen Jiuyang, and he's the man I like!"
"Yao Zixuan!" The man's face turned ashen with anger, and he roared, "What have you done with me, Qian Sanjin?"
"Not only did you run away on our wedding day, but now you've brought another man in front of me!"
"What exactly do you want to do!"
Yao Zixuan blinked her beautiful eyes, "Of course, I want to marry my Jiuyang."
Qian Sanjin was furious, pointing at Chen Jiuyang, "If you don't leave him, do you believe he'll meet a violent end!"
Chen Jiuyang raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Try it, and let's see who dies first."
Qian Sanjin sneered, "This gambling stone city is owned by my Qian family. With a single order, I can ensure you never leave this city."
"Ahem." At this moment, Yao Deyun spoke, "Young Qian, your marriage with Zixuan is indeed not feasible. Our family elders have already discussed this matter."
Qian Sanjin said coldly, "I don't care. Yao Zixuan is my woman, and no one can take her away!"
"Anyone who dares to touch Zixuan, I'll make sure they regret it!"
Yao Zixuan held Chen Jiuyang's arm, her small face showing a look of fear, "Jiuyang, he's threatening you, you need to be careful. He's the young master of the Qian family from Fengsheng province, and his family has a Xuanjing realm master."
Chen Jiuyang's expression was calm, "It doesn't matter. I'll accept any challenge."
"Heh." Qian Sanjin sneered, "I'm afraid you won't dare to accept, and will back down!"
Chen Jiuyang said lightly, "You speak."
Qian Sanjin said, "Let's have a gamble. This is a gambling stone city. You and I each choose a piece of material, and whoever's material is worth more, gets to be with Yao Zixuan!"
Before Chen Jiuyang could speak, Yao Zixuan blurted out, "Okay, I agree!"
"Really?" Qian Sanjin's eyes lit up, and his expression, as if victory was assured, could not hide his joy.
"Of course!" Yao Zixuan's eyes were full of confidence, "Qian Sanjin, if you lose, you are forbidden from harassing me again."
"It's a deal!" Qian Sanjin said, "Come with me to Zone A!"
Chen Jiuyang frowned slightly, "Zixuan, this concerns your lifelong happiness. Entrusting it to me like this, aren't you afraid I'll lose?"
Yao Zixuan giggled, her breath like orchids as she spoke into his ear, "Would you bear to see me taken by someone else?"
These words made Chen Jiuyang feel restless and a surge of heat.
This stunning beauty truly knew how to stir a man's heart.
He glared at Yao Zixuan, gave her a firm pat on her backside, and left her with a parting remark, "Wait until later, and I'll deal with you."
Yao Zixuan blushed, covering her buttocks with both hands, and stuck out her tongue at him.