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It was a light-hearted moment, and lunchtime had arrived. Lin Feng noticed that Chen Sheng and Yuling seemed a bit tired from the day's activities, so he suggested they go out for a meal together.
Since Lin Feng had offended Yuling earlier, she immediately rejected his offer to treat them to lunch, jokingly stating that it wasn't up to her standards.
Lin Feng understood that Yuling was just teasing him. After spending so much time with her, he felt that she wasn't a materialistic girl.
In the end, Lin Feng found a small restaurant, and the three of them enjoyed a meal together.
Having learned from last night's experience, Lin Feng and Chen Sheng were more restrained with their drinking this time, only having a few light drinks before parting ways.
After dropping Yuling off at home, Lin Feng and Chen Sheng returned to their own places.
That night, Lin Feng naturally stayed at Chen Sheng's house again. During his visit to City A, he had absorbed some Jade Energy from the magic ring, which he attributed to the Jade Exhibition hosted by the Liu Family.
However, the amount of Jade Energy he had was still far from sufficient. Lin Feng needed a lot more Jade Energy and estimated that only the Jade Spirit Pearl could justify his trip.
But since he had declined the Liu Family's offer, Lin Feng had no intention of pursuing the Jade Spirit Pearl. He planned to stay in the area for a few more days and see if he could find more jade stones to absorb additional Jade Energy.
To be honest, Lin Feng wasn't interested in Gambling Stones anymore. Although they could yield significant profits, he knew that money couldn't buy Jade Energy. Weighing the two options, Lin Feng chose to focus on absorbing Jade Energy to enhance his abilities.
Meanwhile, in City B, Qian Bang was still watching like a hawk.
After returning home early, Lin Feng and Chen Sheng didn't do much else and went to bed early since they planned to go out exploring the next day.
"Grandpa, I still don't understand. After finally finding Lin Feng this afternoon, why did you give up so easily?" Lin Feng had gone to sleep early, but the Liu Family's Liu Lao and Liu Yanran couldn't rest. Liu Yanran eventually couldn't hold back and went to her Grandpa's Study, where she found him awake and asked.
"Then what do you think Grandpa should do?" Liu Lao didn't directly answer Liu Yanran's question but instead asked.
"I think Lin Feng isn't someone who wants nothing at all. You could offer him something; at least ask him what he wants," Liu Yanran said, clearly having thought about this issue beforehand.
"Hehe... Yan'er, you are indeed very clever. You are right; Lin Feng is not someone who wants nothing, but I also know that he is not easily swayed," Liu Lao replied calmly with a smile.
"Oh? Why do you say that, Grandpa?" Liu Yanran asked, confused.
"Hehe... Yan'er, do you think this 'Jade Spirit Pearl' is precious?" Liu Lao asked his granddaughter.
"Of course it's precious... Oh... I see," Liu Yanran answered without thinking. As soon as she spoke, she realized what her Grandpa meant. Since Lin Feng could remain unfazed by something as valuable as the Jade Spirit Pearl, it was clear that although he had desires, what he sought was likely not so simple.
"Well, it's good that you understand," Liu Lao said with a nod, pleased that Liu Yanran grasped the point.
"But Grandpa, we finally found Lin Feng. Now that we can't ask for his help, what should we do?" Liu Yanran was a bit anxious; how could her Grandpa be so calm when the Hong Family was pressing in on them?
"Hehe... Yanran, how could Grandpa not be anxious? But does being anxious help? I know you're worried about the Hong Family. Don't worry; although they are growing stronger, I'm still doing well. For now, they don't dare to do anything to our Liu Family," Liu Lao understood what Liu Yanran was concerned about and reassured her.
"Grandpa, I..." Liu Yanran felt skeptical about her Grandpa's words. She knew the situation wasn't as optimistic as he portrayed and wanted to say something but was stopped by Liu Lao raising his hand.
"Alright, it's late. Go to sleep; everything will be fine," Liu Lao said one last time to Liu Yanran before turning his attention back to the book in his hands and no longer prepared to speak.
Liu Yanran also understood what her Grandpa's actions meant. Seeing that he did not want to speak anymore, she could only say a few words before leaving.
After Liu Yanran left, Liu Lao finally shifted his gaze from the book and thoughtfully looked at her departing figure, sighing, "Yan'er, you are the smartest in this generation. Grandpa is very pleased, but do you know that sometimes the saying 'a woman's lack of talent is virtue' is not without reason? You are still young, and as long as Grandpa is here, I will do my best to help you with these difficulties."
Meanwhile, Lin Feng was unaware that the Liu Family was deeply troubled by his rejection; he quickly fell into a deep sleep.
The next day, Lin Feng had breakfast with Chen Sheng and then headed to a street in the city.
Lin Feng came here not to open a shop but to find some good deals.
Sure enough, Jade Street lived up to its name; by nine o'clock, it was already bustling. This suited Lin Feng just fine; he was worried that he might arrive too early and find some vendors still absent.
Lin Feng's reputation on Jade Street was quite significant. As he walked along, many people greeted him. Although Lin Feng did not enjoy this attention, he thought about how Chen Sheng would be taking over his shop in this area in the future, so he could only smile and respond politely while looking for a place to start shopping.
As luck would have it, Lin Feng found a shop where he spotted what seemed to be a precious jade necklace. Using his Mental Power to examine it, he found the jade quality to be quite pure. Thinking of Dong Jie, Lin Feng felt this would be a perfect gift for her.
"How much is it?" Lin Feng didn't waste time with unnecessary chatter. He knew that if he talked too much and revealed himself as an outsider, he would likely be taken advantage of. Although Lin Feng wasn't short on money, he preferred not to come off as naive.
"Hey... Lin Boss has a good eye! This Cuan Jade Chain has quite a history. Back in the day..." The vendor recognized Lin Feng immediately but began to boast about his sales pitch instead.
"Forget about the past; it sounds like you're selling antiques. Do you really think antiques are sold here? Just give me a straightforward price. If it's reasonable, I'll take it." Lin Feng had no time for idle talk. He could tell the jade was good quality himself, but that didn't mean this little vendor could recognize it too. If he could, he wouldn't be selling this Cuan Jade Chain at such a poor display.
In fact, when buying jade in places like this, it all comes down to one's own judgment. If you expect the vendor to guide you in your purchase, congratulations—you are about to be deceived.
Those vendors, as soon as they see someone wanting to buy something, their eyes light up, and without any hesitation, they can spin a little story about whatever you want to buy, all unique. If you are unaware of their tricks, you might genuinely believe you've stumbled upon a treasure.
In reality, if what they claimed were true, would they still sell you that item?
No one is a fool.
"Hehe... Lin Boss is an insider; if you want it, this is the price." Seeing that Lin Feng wasn't interested in his storytelling, the vendor quickly changed tactics and held up his hand with five fingers, putting on an expression that suggested insider pricing.
"Five hundred?" Lin Feng knew the vendor wouldn't start with a low price and asked.
"My Lin Boss, you can't be joking with me! I'm relying on this to support my family; I can't afford to lose!" The vendor knew Lin Feng was being deliberate. The items here couldn't compare to those in the big Jade Stores, but they certainly couldn't be priced so cheaply.
"Oh, five thousand? I'll take it." Lin Feng said as he began to reach for his wallet.
"Fifty thousand! Lin Boss just loves to joke around; I can't handle that!" Seeing Lin Feng's demeanor, the vendor realized he couldn't keep pretending to be mysterious.
Originally, the vendor was signaling with his fingers without stating the price to bait customers. The difference between five hundred and five thousand was significant. If some naive buyer mistook the five hundred bid for five thousand, the vendor wouldn't mind making a profit off them—after all, it's not his fault if they lack discernment.
But unfortunately for him, Lin Feng wasn't that kind of naive buyer. Not only was he savvy, but standing next to him was an elder from the Jade Industry—Chen Sheng.
Would Chen Sheng let Lin Feng suffer a loss? The answer was naturally no. However, he knew that Lin Feng wasn't a rookie either; as long as Lin Feng wasn't getting cheated, he was happy to watch the show from the sidelines.
"Alright, alright, no more jokes. Ten thousand; I'll take this bracelet." Seeing the vendor's reaction, Lin Feng stopped haggling and made his offer directly before taking the jade bracelet in hand to examine it.
“Lin Boss, isn't this a bit low?” Vendor thought the price was already reasonable, but still hoped to raise it a little since he would profit from any increase.
“What, do you think I'm squeezing toothpaste here? Ten thousand, take it or leave it.” Lin Feng placed the bracelet in his hand and pretended to walk away.
The bracelet Lin Feng bought was meant for Dong Jie, so the price he offered was fair. Lin Feng estimated that in Vendor's eyes, this Cuan Jade Chain was worth about that much, so he was confident that ten thousand could buy the Cuan Jade Chain.
“Alright, alright, big brother is straightforward, I can't be vague then. Ten thousand, the jade chain is yours, consider it a friendship.” Vendor's eyes darted around, and he had no choice but to say this. In fact, he also wanted to befriend Lin Feng. Although they were not on the same level, at least they could become familiar faces.
“Hehe... then I'll take it.” Since the other party was welcoming, Lin Feng picked up the jade chain with a smile and walked away. That's how business works; if someone gives you face, you should return the courtesy. Harmony brings wealth.
“Lin Feng, you've become much more experienced at finding things here.” After leaving the shop with the bracelet, Chen Sheng, who had been watching quietly without interrupting, remarked.
“Hehe... that's thanks to Uncle Chen's good teaching.” Lin Feng knew that Chen Sheng was genuinely pleased and smiled as he replied.
“Hey, how are you walking? Not looking where you're going? You even dare to bump into your Grandpa.” Lin Feng felt someone bump into him from his right side and then heard someone sitting on the ground cursing.
Without looking, he could tell that the person on the ground was not of good character.
“Now I've got trouble again,” Lin Feng thought to himself. Ever since his rebirth, it seemed like he had gained quite a few enemies.
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