LABMY CH11

When Jian Yuanbai arrived at the rough jade trading market, he heard Old Liu’s voice as soon as he reached the entrance.

“My stall produced an Imperial Green high-ice jadeite! How long has it been since this market has seen Imperial Green?”

“And it’s the size of a fist. My brother here picked it out casually and struck gold.”

Standing in the crowd, Old Liu held up his phone, showing the photo of the Imperial Green jadeite that Jian Yuanbai had sent him, turning the phone left and right for everyone to see.

“Take a good look, Imperial Green.”

“Choose carefully, and maybe you’ll be the next one to strike Imperial Green.”

It was already the second day since Jian Yuanbai uncovered the Imperial Green. He had spent the night in a hotel and came to the market today to see if he could sell the jadeite.

One had to admit that for Old Liu to survive in the jade gambling industry, his mentality was quite impressive. In just one night, he had already shifted his mindset and was using Jian Yuanbai’s discovery as a promotional gimmick to attract customers.

His stall, once in a remote corner, was now at the center of the market, surrounded by a crowd.

As Old Liu was passionately drawing in customers, he suddenly stopped, squeezed through the crowd, and strode toward Jian Yuanbai.

“Ge, come and tell everyone, did you really find Imperial Green high-ice jadeite?”

All eyes turned to Jian Yuanbai. Without hesitation, he took out the stunning, fist-sized jadeite.

“Yes, I’m planning to sell it. Anyone interested?”

“Imperial Green high-ice jadeite, feel free to verify its authenticity.”

In the jade trading market, besides buying and selling rough stones, there were also direct transactions for newly discovered jade. Many jewelry merchants stationed people here to secure first-hand sources.

The moment Jian Yuanbai spoke, the market erupted.

“Look at that quality. Tsk tsk, how much would that sell for?”

“Less than fifty million? No way. He’s hit the jackpot.”

“Such luck is unbeatable. Truly enviable.”

A man in a suit stepped forward, “I’ll offer thirty million.”

Someone immediately mocked, “Who are you fooling? Thirty million? Brother, I’m not here to play games. Forty-five million, and I’ll transfer the money right away.”

“Forty-eight million.” A clean-cut middle-aged woman smiled at Jian Yuanbai, “I can also pay immediately.”

Suddenly, a man in a sweater with slightly long hair spoke up, “Fifty million. If you’re willing to sell, I’ll transfer the money on the spot. And maybe we can exchange some jade gambling experience.”

Clearly, besides the transaction, he was also interested in making friends with Jian Yuanbai.

Jian Yuanbai had no interest in the latter part. Seeing no higher offers, he agreed directly, “Alright, fifty million, deal.”

The man smiled and took out a business card from his pocket, handing it to Jian Yuanbai. “This is my business card.”

Jian Yuanbai accepted it and asked, “Do you have a pen?”

The man wasn’t surprised. With a glance, his assistant immediately handed over a fountain pen.

“Here, sir, a pen.”

No one around was surprised either. After all, no one dared refuse this man or the Luo Jewelry Group he represented.

Jian Yuanbai swiftly wrote a long string of numbers on the business card and handed it back.

“This is my bank account. Can you transfer the money now?”

The man was slightly taken aback. “You don’t want my business card?”

In the social circles of high-level businessmen like him, offering a business card was not just a formality but a gesture of goodwill. Yet, Jian Yuanbai directly wrote his account number on it and returned it.

Jian Yuanbai replied bluntly, “I only want the fifty million.”

The man’s expression turned into one of amusement. “You don’t know who I am?”

Jian Yuanbai sighed, looking at him with confusion.

“Are you broke or something? Even if you’re trying to build connections, don’t expect me to lower the price. Give up already.”

Luo Man, the chairman of the renowned Luo Jewelry Group, felt both amused and exasperated.

He handed the card to his assistant. “Transfer fifty million to this account.”

Then he turned and left, leaving the assistant to handle the verification and payment process.

After the deal was done, Old Liu grabbed Jian Yuanbai, heartbroken.

“Do you know who you just rejected? That’s Uncle Man from Luo Group! Everyone in the jade business dreams of connecting with him.”

“He rarely visits places like this. You just missed such a golden opportunity!”

Jian Yuanbai asked blankly, “Is he really that impressive? But I’m quitting the jade gambling business.”

Old Liu froze, “You’re quitting? Or are you switching to jade trading? With fifty million, you could start a small business.”

“Neither. I won’t deal with jade anymore,” Jian Yuanbai said directly. “Jade gambling is boring to me.”

In the jade gambling industry, people lived for the thrill of heaven or hell in an instant.

But for Jian Yuanbai, who could tell the quality of the stone with just intuition, there was no thrill. The answer was already clear in his mind before he even cut the stone.

Jian Yuanbai glanced at Old Liu’s stall and patted his shoulder seriously.

“You should quit too. Your judgment is terrible. None of your rough stones have jade inside, and you like to force sales. Sooner or later, you’ll get beaten up.”

With fifty million in hand, Jian Yuanbai was in a good mood and offered this advice sincerely before turning to leave.

He was completely unaware that, behind him, Old Liu was gnashing his teeth as the crowd’s gaze shifted and his customers gradually left.

After Jian Yuanbai left the market, the system finally spoke, “You’re really not going to continue with jade gambling?”

“Nope, boring,” Jian Yuanbai replied indifferently.

Seeing his genuine disinterest, the system inexplicably let out a sigh of relief.

Jian Yuanbai didn’t know, but the system did.

That Luo Man was actually Wei Zhenge’s future opportunity. By cooperating with Luo Man, Wei Zhenge would rise to the top and even marry Luo Man’s daughter.

Though… the system shook its head and chose not to think further.

With the money in hand, Jian Yuanbai went straight to the sales center near Jinyang No. 1 High School.

The sleek black motorbike, eye-catching and flashy, immediately drew the attention of the sales staff.

Although he looked too young and was dressed in a cheap baseball jacket, the sales lady still greeted him with a smile.

“Hello, sir. Are you here to look at apartments?”

Jian Yuanbai nodded, “A mid-floor unit with good greenery, two bedrooms and one living room, preferably fully furnished. Do you have one?”

Up close, the sales lady was even more captivated by his sharp features and masculine aura. She blushed slightly and handed him a glass of water.

When Jian Yuanbai looked at the apartment’s style and directly swiped his card for full payment, the sales lady was still in a daze.

He really bought it, and in full.

After closing the deal, she looked at him with even brighter eyes.

“Would you like me to show you the apartment?”

“It’s nearby, and with your motorbike, you’ll get there in no time,” she said with a shy smile. “By the way, can I experience what it’s like to ride on such a cool bike?”

Jian Yuanbai glanced at the motorbike parked at the entrance and then at the sales lady. “Do you like this bike?”

“Such a cool motorbike, who wouldn’t like it?” The sales lady didn’t forget to compliment him, “And you’re quite handsome too, sir.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Jian Yuanbai’s eyes light up. Her heart skipped a beat. She knew she shouldn’t have any thoughts about a customer, but under his gaze, she couldn’t help blushing and feeling a bit excited.

Jian Yuanbai pulled out the bike key and said to her, “If you like it, I can sell it to you. It’s 90% new, only ridden for half a month. I’ll give you a 30% discount, just 10,000 yuan. How about it?”

“I’ve always felt the wind hitting my face hurts when I ride, and wearing a helmet is too stuffy,” he said eagerly. “If I sell it, I can squeeze onto the bus, or maybe get a car instead.”

The sales lady’s expression froze. After selling so many apartments in this sales center, this was her first time encountering a customer trying to sell something to her. Was he trying to outdo her at her own job?

“No need, sir. I actually can’t ride heavy motorbikes.”

Jian Yuanbai looked a little disappointed but still held onto a sliver of hope. “You can learn. It’s really easy.”

The sales lady’s heart wavered for a moment. After all, she was still single… “Would you teach me?”

Jian Yuanbai hesitated, “For something like this… it’s better to find a professional coach, right?”

In the end, Jian Yuanbai left with regret. He didn’t ask the sales lady to show him the apartment and found it on his own instead.

The residential complex was less than a ten-minute ride from Jinyang No. 1 High School. The greenery was well-maintained, with fountains and a swimming pool inside.

Of course, the price was also quite “beautiful”—over nine million yuan for a two-bedroom, one-living room, one-kitchen, and one-bathroom apartment.

Since it was a fully furnished unit that had been completed for some time, it was ready for immediate move-in. However, it only had large furniture and lacked other daily necessities.

Jian Yuanbai was satisfied with the apartment. He didn’t have many demands for his living space, but he disliked using things that others had used before. He had already planned to leave the old residential building, but being kicked out by Wei’s father only made him more determined.

It wasn’t about holding a grudge against Wei’s father’s arrogance, but rather about the contempt this father showed toward Little Pillow (Wei Zhenge).

Sitting on the sofa, Jian Yuanbai took out his phone and carefully searched for information about the Wei family. After studying the small screen for a long time, he suddenly said to the system, “I want to start a company.”

“A company focused on developing mobile phone chips and information technology.”

The Wei Group’s core business was in mobile phone manufacturing, communications, and other electronic equipment industries.

The system was stunned. “Are you insane? Do you think starting a company and developing technology is that easy?”

The moment Jian Yuanbai said this, the system immediately understood what he was trying to do, but it couldn’t comprehend his reasoning.

“You’re just playing the role of a minor character. There’s no need to go head-to-head with the Wei family. Outside of the main storyline, you can enjoy your life. You don’t have to do all these unnecessary things.”

Jian Yuanbai didn’t even hesitate to refute, “This isn’t unnecessary.”

He couldn’t see the system and could only speak into the void. With complete conviction, he said, “I came here for Little Pillow. So, this isn’t unnecessary.”