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"Twenty to thirty million, I suppose!" Lin Feng could only downplay the amount, after all, if he said too much, he was afraid Dong Jie would worry about him.
"Twenty to thirty million? Lin Feng, where did you get that much money?" Despite this, Dong Jie was still shocked.
But this was what Lin Feng expected; it would have been strange if Dong Jie didn't question the source of the money.
"Do you know why Song Xin kidnapped you to threaten me?" Since he was already prepared to talk, Lin Feng decided to share some of his grievances with Song Xin with Dong Jie.
"Why?" Dong Jie asked.
Next, Lin Feng told Dong Jie everything that needed to be said, including how Liu Jie invited him to Racing and how he won Song Xin's money in a bet. Of course, he downplayed the betting amount as well, still worried about Dong Jie’s concerns.
"Lin Feng, where did you learn such driving skills to compete with others?" Dong Jie asked.
"Hehe... I don't really know. When I hold the steering wheel, it just feels familiar. Then when I drive, I find that I don't even have to concentrate much to win. That's when I realized I have a talent for this," Lin Feng fabricated a story, completely omitting any mention of the magic ring or his rebirth.
"Oh, so will you still be racing in the future?" After hearing Lin Feng's explanation, Dong Jie believed him but became concerned about whether Lin Feng would continue racing often since it was quite dangerous.
"Hehe... now that there's no traffic, I have capital. I can do business and run a company; why take risks?" Lin Feng understood what Dong Jie was worried about and smiled to reassure her.
Lin Feng didn’t plan on racing much anymore; at most, it would be a hobby. However, he had to face Song Xin in the future. He felt that the harm caused by someone like her was not much safer than racing and might even be more dangerous.
Of course, Lin Feng wouldn’t tell Dong Jie these thoughts; it wouldn’t be good for her to worry about him. Moreover, he believed that with the magic ring upgraded, dealing with someone like Song Xin wouldn’t be a problem for him.
"Hehe... Sister Jie, now your little brother is a small wealthy man! So don’t feel bad about spending money when I buy you things. You never felt bad when you cooked for me or bought me things before!" Lin Feng explained a bit and saw that Dong Jie seemed more reassured, so he took the opportunity to say this.
"You little rascal, you're already a big shot, yet you still have that silly grin on your face. What will others think?" At this moment, Dong Jie understood the changes in Lin Feng this month. She was pleased with Lin Feng's progress and glad that he was willing to share these things with her. However, she still pointed at Lin Feng's forehead and lectured him, even though she felt very comforted that despite his different status, he remained close to her as before.
"Hehe... What's wrong? Can’t a big shot smile? Besides, in front of Sister Jie, am I not still that little brother?" Lin Feng retorted.
"Alright, alright, do as you please," Dong Jie said happily.
"Then let's go out now, Sister Jie. Let's find a bookstore and buy some materials for me to look at," Lin Feng suggested, taking advantage of Dong Jie's good mood.
"Sure, but you need to understand that just books aren't enough. Why not check with Chen Xinni and her group? They are professionals," Dong Jie suddenly thought of Chen Xinni and suggested.
"Right! How did I forget? They might have some books too. When we moved in together, some workers from their place were carrying a big box," Lin Feng exclaimed as he slapped his forehead.
"Then let's go over and take a look, and thank them while we're at it," Dong Jie said upon seeing Lin Feng agree.
"Sounds good, let's pay them a visit," Lin Feng replied.
Then, Lin Feng quickly agreed, and they headed next door to the suite where Chen Xinni and her father lived.
Just in time, they found that Chen Xinni and her father had just finished eating.
Chen Xinni opened the door. Upon seeing Lin Feng and Dong Jie, she was pleasantly surprised. Just moments ago, she had been hesitating whether to visit Lin Feng because she was afraid he wouldn't welcome her. Unexpectedly, they came to her instead; she knew this was a great opportunity to connect with Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng! Sister Dong! You’re here! That’s wonderful! Come in!" Chen Xinni warmly welcomed them.
"Yes, we just came by to say hello and thank you and your father," Dong Jie politely said.
"Thank you for what? Didn’t I say it before? Lin Feng saved me; if anyone should be thanked, it should be me thanking him," Chen Xinni replied while leading them inside.
It was said to be a guided tour, but this place was neither the Chen Family Villa nor of the same size as Lin Feng's. They quickly arrived at the living room.
Chen Sheng was sitting in the living room, examining a piece of jade with a magnifying glass. When he looked up and saw Lin Feng and Dong Jie, he exclaimed in surprise, "What brings you here? Oh, don't misunderstand; I thought it was someone from the company. I didn't expect it to be you two. Welcome, welcome! Come in and have a seat."
Lin Feng and Dong Jie didn't misunderstand and chuckled as they sat on the sofa. Their visit was indeed somewhat unexpected.
"Mr. Chen, Jie and I came by to pay a visit. Jie mentioned that we should express our gratitude to you," Lin Feng said, following Dong Jie's suggestion that it was basic courtesy.
"What are you talking about? It was just me lending a hand when I saw injustice. Besides, Lin Feng, you saved my precious darling! If anyone should be thanking you, it's Xiner! And also, Lin Feng, stop calling me 'Mr. Chen.' It feels too formal. Just call me Uncle Chen," Chen Sheng said while preparing tea.
"Hehe... Uncle Chen, then I won't be polite. To be honest, I'm here today mainly to ask you some questions," Lin Feng replied directly upon seeing Chen Sheng's straightforwardness.
"Oh? What questions?" Chen Sheng asked as his hands trembled slightly while pouring tea.
"It's about jade. I took a stroll down Jade Street today and found it quite interesting, so I wanted to learn more about it," Lin Feng stated his purpose.
With the magic ring, Lin Feng could almost see through jade and even extract good jade from bad ones. However, sadly, he couldn't identify what types of jade these were. Perhaps Tesla might know something about them, but that old buddy had lived for too long and only knew about top-quality jade—those rare treasures that were hard to come by. Lin Feng didn't think Tesla's knowledge would be of much use regarding jade.
No matter what one does, one must keep up with the times. Lin Feng believed that only modern enthusiasts like Chen Sheng could provide him with information and knowledge on this subject—such as types of jade, rules of Gambling Stones, and common knowledge about certain Gambling Stones.
Thus, he came knocking on the door after being reminded by Dong Jie.
"Hehe... I wouldn't dare say I'm teaching you; we can exchange ideas instead. Xiner, Miss Dong, please have a seat too; let's all share some insights together. Nowadays, not many young people are interested in this old-fashioned knowledge," Chen Sheng said upon realizing that Lin Feng wanted to discuss this topic. He naturally had no objections and invited Chen Xinni to sit down and listen because he knew that with Lin Feng present, Chen Xinni would definitely pay attention. Usually, when he wanted her to learn about this kind of knowledge, Miss Chen would just let it go in one ear and out the other; such an opportunity was truly rare.
At the same time, Chen Sheng believed that capable individuals like Lin Feng should have some understanding of jade as well; hence he didn't dare to say it was "teaching."
"Uncle Chen, I really don't understand anything; you'll see soon enough—I came here specifically to ask you," Lin Feng said frankly. He truly knew nothing about this subject; all he understood was that jade should be quite valuable.
"Well, when it comes to jade, we should start with the different types of jade..." Chen Sheng said while brewing tea, sharing some knowledge about jade with the three young people. Now, he was finally sure that Lin Feng really knew nothing about it. However, that was better; Chen Xinni could listen in as well. Although her family dealt in jade, her father, Chen Sheng, had to reluctantly admit that this young lady truly knew nothing about jade.
Dong Jie took Chen Sheng's words as general knowledge. She remembered what she could and let go of what she couldn't, as she didn't believe she would ever have anything to do with gambling stones in her life.
Seeing Lin Feng listening attentively, Chen Xinni also paid close attention. As Chen Sheng spoke, his enthusiasm grew, and he even shared some more advanced knowledge with Lin Feng and Chen Xinni. For a moment, everyone forgot about brewing tea. With Lin Feng's remarkable memory, everything Chen Sheng said was quickly absorbed and transformed into his own understanding, making it quite enjoyable for him.
"Stop, stop, stop... Dad, don't you realize you're speaking very quickly? I almost wanted to interrupt you just now. Are you planning to share everything you've learned in your lifetime all at once? My head is spinning," Chen Xinni finally couldn't hold back and protested.
"Oh, ha ha... I'm sorry! It's just my habit; when I get excited, I can't stop talking. Lin Feng, I have a book where everything I've mentioned can be found. If you didn't quite understand earlier, you can refer back to the textbook later. Feel free to ask me if there's anything unclear. I'm really sorry," Chen Sheng responded after realizing that he hadn't considered the young people's ability to absorb information. He had nearly shared everything he had learned about jade over the years; if they understood even a fraction of it, he would consider it a success.
After all, this knowledge was accumulated from his entire life experience. While it could be shared in a day, it certainly couldn't be digested in the same time frame.
"Ha ha... it's alright. Uncle Chen is quite knowledgeable in this area; I really admire you. Thank you for your generous teaching!" Lin Feng had managed to sort through what Chen Sheng had said. While he didn't fully accept everything, he was close enough and expressed his gratitude.
With Chen Sheng's detailed explanation, Lin Feng felt like he had taken his first steps into the world of jade. However, there were some questions that had arisen in his mind while listening earlier. He hesitated about whether to ask them now.
"Ha ha... my little daughter here doesn't like this kind of stuff. To be honest with you, Lin Feng, she usually avoids listening when I try to explain things to her. Even when she reluctantly sits down to listen, she tends to change the subject and has never taken it seriously. She only agreed to listen because you all were here; if anyone should be thanked, it's actually you," Chen Sheng said politely while expressing his concerns.
Lin Feng noticed that getting someone like Chen Xinni to sit down and seriously absorb knowledge was quite difficult. However, he didn't want to comment on it and simply smiled along.
At the same time, Lin Feng was weighing whether he should ask Chen Sheng about the questions regarding jade that had popped into his mind earlier. If he didn't ask them, he felt uneasy—having questions but not being able to voice them felt frustrating.
But if he did bring up those questions, wouldn't that clearly indicate to Chen Sheng and Chen Xinni that he had already digested what Chen Sheng had said? Wouldn't that discourage them? While Chen Sheng might take it well, the most important concern was whether it would affect Chen Xinni's enthusiasm for learning. If this Miss Chen stopped wanting to learn about jade because of him, Lin Feng would feel guilty.
Sigh... sometimes being too high-profile really isn't good!
He was conflicted—so very conflicted.
Finally, considering that he might need to go out tomorrow to find suitable jade materials to upgrade the magic ring, Lin Feng felt it was better to bring it up without delay. As for whether it would hurt anyone's feelings, Lin Feng could only assure himself: he would try to take it easy!
"Um, Uncle Chen, I have some questions that came to mind while listening to your knowledge on this topic. Can I ask you?" Since he had made up his mind, Lin Feng spoke directly.
"Oh? Sure, I didn't expect you to digest some of this so quickly. Xiner, look at Lin Feng, this is what we call being serious. You should study hard," Chen Sheng naturally wouldn't refuse Lin Feng's questions; instead, he used Lin Feng as an example for Chen Xinni to follow.
Lin Feng wanted to tell Chen Sheng and Chen Xinni that this knowledge was not something an average person could easily grasp. Ultimately, considering he needed to "take it easy," Lin Feng decided against it.
Next, Lin Feng directly threw out his questions one by one, probably around a dozen or so. However, the more Chen Sheng answered, the more shocked he became. How did this kid manage to understand so much? It seemed he had underestimated him; he didn't just understand a little but had mastered everything! It was quite disheartening! This was something he had taken over ten years to comprehend.
Unfortunately, Lin Feng couldn't see what was going through Chen Sheng's mind. After answering one of Lin Feng's questions, Chen Sheng was immediately met with another question from him, ultimately leaving the mentor speechless, exclaiming, "If you don't understand something, just ask Baidu!"
With that statement, the living room finally fell silent; Uncle Chen was too cool!
If Chen Sheng was so overwhelmed by Lin Feng, then one could only imagine how much more so for Chen Xinni. However, when Lin Feng saw that Chen Xinni was also affected yet still smiling at him, he couldn't quite understand why she looked at him like that.
Since he didn't understand, Lin Feng didn't dwell on it further. With no more answers coming from Chen Sheng, he expressed his gratitude and took his leave with Dong Jie. After all this time spent, it was already midnight; even if he wasn't tired himself, he had to consider others!
"Uncle Chen, remember to take me with you tomorrow when you go looking for jade. I want to see and learn some experience," Lin Feng reminded before leaving, reiterating the agreement he had made with Chen Sheng.
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