"Mr. Li, just say what you need to say. I'm prepared for the worst," Lou Dong said calmly.
He had originally spent three hundred thousand yuan on this item without expecting it to be of great value. It was simply that the carving looked very exquisite, as if handmade, so he bought it to use as a decorative piece.
If it was fake, he would be completely disheartened!
Li Yang's serious expression gradually turned into a smile as he said, "Boss Lou, the market value of this item is far greater than you imagine. It is a peerless treasure, worth at least ten million."
"It's genuine?"
Upon hearing this, Lou Dong was greatly surprised and said with joy, "Mr. Li, are you sure you're right? You haven't made a mistake, have you?"
"When have I ever made a mistake? If Boss Lou is willing to sell, I can give you ten million right now," Li Yang said with a smile.
"Mr. Li, I apologize. If this item is genuine, I intend to give it to an old friend. I was just worrying about a gift for my friend, and I never expected this hairpin to be so precious. I'm sure she will like it," Lou Dong politely declined.
"Oh? So Boss Lou wants to give it away? Then this gift is indeed very suitable. I was just playing a small joke on you earlier; you don't need to mind," Li Yang said courteously.
"How could I mind? I am already very grateful that Mr. Li is willing to help me appraise items today. By the way, Mr. Li, Jiangcheng will be holding a Spring and Autumn Melee大会 in a few days. Will you be attending?" Lou Dong asked casually.
"Yes, I will indeed participate. Boss Lou and I will be rivals then. If I offend you when we meet, I hope Boss Lou will forgive me," Li Yang said with a smile.
"Haha, it will be a very exciting competition if Mr. Li attends. Although I, Lou Dong, have some reputation in Jiangcheng, I know my own limits. I am no match for Mr. Li. Please go all out,"
"Even if my appraiser loses, it will be an honorable defeat, and I won't blame Mr. Li," Lou Dong said humbly.
"With Boss Lou's words, I am reassured," Li Yang nodded.
He needed to inform his acquaintances in advance. Otherwise, if he competed with friends at the Spring and Autumn Melee大会, the outcome might affect their friendship.
Giving them a heads-up was a sign of respect for his friends.
After all, Li Yang was aiming for first place this time. To prove himself in Jiangcheng, he needed to achieve a ranking in such an important event.
After he finished his conversation with Lou Dong, Lou Dong left the shop first.
Seeing Lou Dong leave, Zhou Yi walked in from outside with a hint of shyness, smiling and saying, "Li Yang, I heard you chased Qin Kun away just now. I'm so grateful."
"Don't worry, Qin Kun won't dare to bully you again. If he harasses you again, just tell me, and I'll get back at him for you," Li Yang said with a smile.
"Thank you, Li Yang."
Zhou Yi suddenly ran over and hugged Li Yang's chest tightly.
In an instant, Li Yang felt a warmth on his chest. Zhou Yi's cheek was pressed tightly against his neck. As Li Yang smelled her fragrance, he felt a surge of heat and an impulse.
Zhou Yi held Li Yang, reluctant to let go for a long time. They were almost stuck together. Her hands, which had been around Li Yang, gradually moved downwards, even slipping inside his belt.
Hiss!
Taking advantage of Li Yang's inattention, Zhou Yi made a bold move. She began to help him.
At this moment, Li Yang felt like his whole body was burning!
He quickly grabbed Zhou Yi's hand to stop her. "Zhou Yi, what are you doing?"
"Wow, it's so big!"
Zhou Yi was ecstatic, her eyes gazing at Li Yang as she said, "If you don't want me, then I want you. I don't believe you can resist my temptation."
"How are my techniques? Are you satisfied? I still have other secret moves I haven't used yet."
"Zhou Yi, this is the office. It would be bad if someone came in. Please stop," Li Yang's face turned slightly flushed. This girl's technique was indeed too wild.
"Then let's go to the desk. If I squat down, no one will see,"
Zhou Yi was determined to have Li Yang today. She said with a smile and pulled Li Yang to the back of the desk.
Li Yang sat at his desk, while Zhou Yi hid herself below.
Li Yang, who had been resisting at first, soon became immersed in Zhou Yi's skillful actions and couldn't extricate himself.
"Boss, good news!"
Just as Li Yang was tilting his head back to enjoy Zhou Yi's service, Da Er Dong suddenly ran in from outside.
Startled, Li Yang quickly pressed his hands on the desk and asked, "Da Er Dong, what is it?"
"Heh heh, boss, the batch of stones you had brought back last night just yielded green. A young fellow cut open the stone, and it contained Imperial Green, and it's an Imperial Green I've never seen before," Da Er Dong said excitedly.
"Imperial Green I've never seen before?"
Li Yang was very curious. With Da Er Dong's experience, anything that made him so excited must be something good.
Coming back to his senses, Li Yang said, "I'll be right there. You go and stall the customer first and tell them we can offer a high price for it."
"Okay, boss. I'll go now."
Da Er Dong agreed excitedly and turned to leave the office.
Gag!
At this moment, Zhou Yi, who had been holding back, suddenly vomited. A bit of residue was on her lips. She looked at Li Yang and smiled, "Brother Li Yang, you produced too much. I felt like I couldn't eat anymore just now."
"I'm sorry to have troubled you. Go wash up quickly. I'll go down and see the jade the customer cut."
Li Yang comforted her, then pulled up his pants and got up to leave the office.
Zhou Yi smiled as she watched Li Yang. Although she had been holding back for a long time and almost suffocated, she felt very satisfied in her heart. Her goal had finally been achieved.
"Sir, our boss said that we can offer five million for this piece of jade you cut. Are you interested in selling?"
Da Er Dong arrived at the stone gambling area downstairs and smiled as he discussed with the customer who had cut the jade.
"Five million? If I take this piece of jade to auction, it will sell for at least fifty million. Are you trying to dismiss a beggar with such a low price?"
The young man holding the jade looked at Da Er Dong with disdain. After a moment's thought, he said, "If you are sincere about acquiring it, I will give you a price. Three million is yours. If you can't meet this price, then I'm sorry."
"Thirty million?"
Da Er Dong looked incredulous, thinking he had misheard.