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Because the check was arranged by the Jade Association, as soon as he got off the plane, he waited there for someone to pick him up. He believed that the words of the president of the Jade Association were not false; someone should be waiting for him.
Sure enough, after walking just a few steps, Lin Feng saw someone holding a sign that read "Warm welcome to Mr. Lin Feng's arrival in City A." It seemed that this was the person sent to pick him up.
Lin Feng was not a person who cared much about appearances or other trivial matters; he simply needed someone to guide him and avoid any hassle. He did not require any grand display.
Therefore, Lin Feng had no dissatisfaction with the Jade Association sending a young person to pick him up. On the contrary, he felt very grateful for their thoughtful arrangements.
"I am Lin Feng. Are you from the Jade Association?" Although he was fairly certain that this was indeed the person sent by the Jade Association, Lin Feng still asked cautiously to avoid any misunderstanding.
"Yes, Mr. Lin Feng, welcome to City A. I am from the Jade Association and came specifically to pick you up. I apologize for the inconvenience; since we are the organizers of this exhibition, our staff is a bit stretched, and I am the only one here to receive you. Please forgive any shortcomings," the young man said quickly, likely having seen Lin Feng's photo before. He seemed worried that Lin Feng might feel disappointed seeing only one person waiting for him and hurriedly offered an apology.
"Haha... I appreciate your efforts. I just needed someone to guide me; you seem great. Thank you for coming to pick me up," Lin Feng said humbly, patting the young man who appeared to be around his age.
"Alright then, follow me. The car is right at the airport entrance; it was stuck in traffic earlier," the young man said as he began to lead the way.
"Thank you for your help," Lin Feng replied as he followed along. He needed a car to take him to the Jade Store managed by Chen Sheng.
On the way, the young man drove steadily in an Audi. Seeing this Audi made Lin Feng realize that what the young man had said was true; the Jade Association indeed valued him.
After all, even the car picking him up was an Audi. However, this was not what Lin Feng focused on; he did not care much about whether the Jade Association valued him or not. What mattered to him was whether he could gain something from attending this exhibition.
Otherwise, Lin Feng wouldn't have come all this way just to participate in some Jade Exhibition out of boredom.
"Just drop me off at Jade Street," Lin Feng said to the young man as he thought about finding Chen Sheng.
"Sure thing! Is it that store on Jade Street?" the young man asked.
"Oh? You know quite a bit about me," Lin Feng replied in surprise at how well-informed the driver seemed.
"Ha ha... Mr. Lin Feng, please don't misunderstand. Before coming here, I not only looked at your photos but also reviewed some of your basic information. Your previous achievement of winning a shop using Gambling Stone on Jade Street is well-known in the Jade Industry. I truly admire that." The young man, clearly clever, explained to avoid any misunderstanding from Lin Feng.
Seeing him explain, Lin Feng did not interrupt. He disliked others investigating him, but he understood that the information this young man had about him was likely common knowledge in the Jade Industry of City A, so there was no need for secrecy, and he wasn't angry.
Noticing Lin Feng still smiling, the young man realized that Lin Feng was not upset. For a moment, he felt that Lin Feng was not someone who always liked to put on airs, which made him admire Lin Feng even more.
It should be noted that this young man worked for the Jade Association and was responsible for receiving figures from the Jade Industry. Some of those figures, relying on their fame, often looked down on him and never regarded him with respect.
However, Lin Feng left a very approachable impression on him. Moreover, given Lin Feng's young age and the prestige he had already achieved without being arrogant or impatient, this demeanor truly impressed him.
With a mutual fondness established, their conversation flowed more freely along the way.
From their talk, Lin Feng learned that this young man, about his age, was named Xiao Zhang. He had just joined the Jade Association and could only handle reception duties. However, through their dialogue, Lin Feng discovered that Xiao Zhang was genuinely interested in jade and his greatest wish was to become a jade appraiser.
"Oh, you don't want to become a master of Gambling Stone?" After learning about Xiao Zhang's so-called "greatest wish," Lin Feng curiously asked. He knew that many young people entering the jade industry were drawn to Gambling Stone because it could make one rich overnight if luck struck.
"Ha ha... Gambling Stone isn't something ordinary people like us can play with. Besides, my family is poor; being able to work in a jade-related profession is already great for me. Where would I find the capital to gamble?" Xiao Zhang had a clear self-awareness and said calmly.
After hearing this, Lin Feng agreed with Xiao Zhang's perspective. He had the magic ring in hand and naturally wasn't afraid of losing at Gambling Stone. But for ordinary people, it was indeed gambling; if they lost, they couldn't afford it.
Moreover, to participate in Gambling Stone activities, one really needed at least ten or twenty thousand; Lin Feng estimated that Xiao Zhang's monthly income wouldn't exceed ten thousand. While that might be sufficient for living expenses, using it for Gambling Stone would likely be difficult to sustain.
"Brother Lin Feng, you're different; how could I compare myself to you?" Noticing Lin Feng deep in thought, Xiao Zhang suddenly remembered that Lin Feng was successful because of Gambling Stone and quickly added.
"Ha ha... I'm just playing around," Lin Feng casually replied without elaborating further.
Afterward, Lin Feng shifted topics and discussed other matters with Xiao Zhang.
Before long, the car stopped in front of Lin Feng's own Jade Store, and he got out.
"Xiao Zhang, would you like to come in for a visit?" Lin Feng asked.
"Ha ha... I have something to do, so I won't go in," Xiao Zhang politely declined Lin Feng's invitation.
"Oh, that's fine. We'll see each other another day," Lin Feng didn't insist on Xiao Zhang coming inside. Although his invitation was sincere, he respected Xiao Zhang's feelings and didn't want to push him.
"Alright, Brother Lin Feng, I'm leaving," Xiao Zhang said with a smile as he drove away. In his eyes, it was already quite a compliment that Lin Feng allowed him to call him brother.
After Xiao Zhang left, Lin Feng looked at his own Jade Store and noticed that the sign had been changed. From the outside, it seemed the store had also undergone new renovations. He couldn't help but admire Chen Sheng for his experience; he had handled this matter beautifully.
In the jade business, one cannot neglect appearances like running a street stall. Which jade store has never been renovated? Although Lin Feng understood this, he hadn't had the time to consider such issues. Now it seemed that Chen Sheng had taken care of everything he hadn't thought through. Not only that, but Chen Sheng had also helped Lin Feng get things done well.
Looking at the brand-new storefront, Lin Feng felt great and couldn't resist wanting to see what the inside looked like.
Upon entering, Lin Feng saw a jade display counter filled with various finished jade products.
The entire store was decorated in an antique style, making it clear that valuable items were sold here.
"Sir, are you here to buy jade?" As Lin Feng admired the store's decor, a pleasant female voice came from nearby.
Turning to look, even though Lin Feng was used to seeing beautiful women, he couldn't help but notice that this one was stunning as well.
This woman was very attractive and her demeanor was quite graceful; she clearly had received professional training.
What impressed Lin Feng the most was her expression while talking to him. She smiled in a way that felt neither distant nor overly enthusiastic—just perfectly balanced.
Lin Feng deliberately stared at her for a moment. Her expression remained unchanged as she smiled again and led him forward to the counter, introducing various types of jade to him.
Every movement she made was so poised and natural, without any pretense.
"Sir, are you looking to buy jade? What kind of accessories are you interested in?" she asked when she noticed Lin Feng's silence.
"No, I'm looking for your boss. Is he here?" Lin Feng naturally wasn't there to buy jade; he was looking for Chen Sheng.
"Oh, the boss is in the back, please wait a moment." The beautiful woman noticed that Lin Feng was not there to buy jade and did not show any disappointment on her face. While speaking, she pressed a button on her watch and then served Lin Feng a cup of tea, asking him to wait.
"What's up? Xiaoyu." Not long after, Chen Sheng came in, opened the door, and asked.
It turned out that the beautiful woman was named Xiaoyu. Lin Feng couldn't help but marvel; she truly lived up to her name, looking as exquisite as a piece of fine jade.
"That person said he wants to see you," Xiaoyu pointed at Lin Feng and said.
"Oh," Chen Sheng responded to Xiaoyu's words and finally noticed that there was a customer in the shop. He looked over and was filled with surprise, saying, "Lin Feng, you're here? You should have said something so I could come to greet you."
Since last time, Lin Feng had asked Chen Sheng to just call him by his name. Lin Feng regarded Chen Sheng as an elder. If it weren't for Chen Sheng sharing some knowledge about jade with him and introducing him to the Jade Industry, he probably wouldn't even know what a Gambling Stone was by now.
Lin Feng was grateful to him not only because Chen Sheng had introduced him to jade and helped him make money through Gambling Stones but also because through Chen Sheng, Lin Feng found a way to upgrade his magic ring. It was precisely because of this that after returning to City B, a mid-level city, he had the ability to plan how to eliminate Song Gang. All of this had Chen Sheng's contribution behind it.
Thus, Lin Feng held a sense of trust and gratitude towards Chen Sheng.
"Hehe... Uncle Chen has just taken over the shop's work and is busy inside and out; I really can't ask you to come pick me up. Besides, I came to A City at the invitation of the President of the Jade Association; they have someone specifically sent to pick me up at the airport," Lin Feng explained. Indeed, as someone who had stepped back from managing things directly, he felt it would be inappropriate to ask Chen Sheng to pick him up at the airport when Chen Sheng had been helping with tasks that he should have been handling himself.
"Oh, Jade Association. Are you going to participate in this Liu Lao's Jade Exhibition?" After hearing Lin Feng's words, Chen Sheng seemed to recall something and asked.
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