Recap
Downstairs, the auctioneer shouted excitedly: “Thirty million once, thirty million twice, thirty million three times! Congratulations to No. 99 for winning the Pisces Jade Pendant!”
“Boom!”
The final nail in the coffin.
Zhang Wenfan recovered from the excitement and slumped against the chair, his body cold.
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Zhang Wenfan shook his head and murmured: “No, I don’t want it anymore, I don’t want that piece of jade anymore…”
“Wenfan? Wenfan?” Ding Weiwei asked worriedly, “You look very bad. Are you feeling unwell? Do you want to go to the hospital?”
She comforted him: “You got jade at auction, it’s a happy event!”
What happy event is this?! It’s more like a funeral! Zhang Wenfan wanted to curse.
Ding Weiwei is the only daughter of a wealthy family. She grew up wearing fine clothing and fine dining. To her, 30 million is the price of a few pieces of clothing and a few bags. She has no concept of money at all. Zhang Wenfan never mentioned money matters when they are together. He paid for all the food and shopping, which convinced Ding Weiwei that Zhang Wenfan really love her.
Naturally, she couldn’t understand Zhang Wenfan’s panic now.
Zhang Wenfan asked Ding Weiwei with a pale face: “Can I give up taking that piece of jade? I, I don’t want it anymore.”
“Of course not! How can you go back on your word after you’ve already filmed it?” Ding Weiwei said anxiously, “Mystic Goods is able to invite so many powerful people, do you think the forces behind it are easy to mess with? Those who break the rules will be on Mystic Goods’s blacklist. In ZhangHua City, being on such a blacklist is really over.”
Zhang Wenfan’s eyes were dull, and he seemed to have lost all vitality in an instant.
He was thinking haphazardly about the solution, and suddenly caught a glimpse of the diamond necklace around Ding Weiwei’s neck, and remembered what that hateful young man said – the diamond necklace around the neck of the lady is worth 30 million.
His eyes suddenly burst with hope: “Weiwei, I didn’t bring enough cash today.”
Ding Weiwei asked doubtfully: “You can swipe your card, who would bring 30 million in cash?”
Zhang Wenfan: “…”
If he has 30 million in his card, why would he be so strapped for money? He has to sell all his real estate to raise the money!
Those shops are the capital for his livelihood, and Zhang Wenfan cannot give them up.
What a stupid woman who doesn’t know the sufferings of the world. Zhang Wenfan thought irritably, shouldn’t she be more conscious and take the initiative to give him money? He had to reach out in person.
This made Zhang Wenfan feel ashamed.
At this time, he thought about the good thing about Chi Yu. At least the fish yao would give him all his property without reservation, so there was no need to bother with such calculations.
Even though he has been playing the role of a perfect boyfriend, he can’t maintain the aloofness of “I love you, not for your money” when his life and death are at stake.
Zhang Wenfan said tactfully: “Weiwei, you know that I am preparing to compete for the land in Xicheng District recently, and my funds are not available for a while. Can you lend me 30 million first? I will pay you back as soon as I make money.”
Ding Weiwei chuckled: “Oh, so that’s it? Okay. You are my boyfriend, why are you seeing me as an outsider? This is the first time you have asked me for help. I will definitely help you.”
Zhang Wenfan was relieved and showed a relaxed smile.
“But the money in my card is all paid by my dad, and every expenditure has a consumption record with him. If I give it to you directly, you will definitely be discovered.” Ding Weiwei added, “You can use this necklace as a temporary mortgage for the time being, it is just right. It’s worth 30 million. I didn’t bring the appraisal certificate, but rare items can be appraised on the spot.”
Zhang Wenfan hesitated: “For the time being means…?”
Ding Weiwei took off the necklace with some reluctance and handed it to Zhang Wenfan: “My mother gave me this necklace, and I haven’t worn it enough yet. Mystic Goods allows the mortgage of items of equal value, but if you don’t pay up within three months, the collateral will be auctioned.” Of course, there is no need to pay anymore.
Zhang Wenfan thought that he would definitely have to delay until three months later. Solve the immediate needs first.
“Okay, don’t be so gloomy. It’s my birthday the day after tomorrow. Have you thought about what birthday gift you want to give me?” Ding Weiwei said with a smile.
Zhang Wenfan solved the problem and felt quite relaxed: “I will definitely not let Weiwei down.”
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It was already dark when the auction ended.
Seeing Zhang Wenfan and Ding Weiwei walking out of the auction house, arm in arm, chatting and laughing, Ding Weiwei’s neck was already empty.
Rong Yu slowly raised the car window: She is indeed an idiot.
Blood Jade Bracelet: Your efforts are in vain. In the end, all Ding Weiwei lost was a necklace.
Rong Yu: I called you stupid but you still refuse to admit it.
Blood Jade Bracelet: What did I do this time?!
Rong Yu: I know that necklace is worth 30 million, because Mr. Gu once asked me if I wanted it, but I refused because it was ugly. Then the necklace was bought by Mrs. Ding as a gift for her daughter. Such valuables will have property rights certificates, and the necklace belongs to Mrs. Ding. The Mystic Goods auction house operates based on a real-name system, and a sales contract will be signed during the transaction.
Blood Jade Bracelet: Then?
Rong Yu: Zhang Wenfan exchanged all his wealth for a jade pendant, and at most he would lose everything. Using a necklace belonging to Mrs. Ding as collateral, without Mrs. Ding’s knowledge constitutes a fraud. If the Ding family discovered it, he will be jailed. Oh, by the way, the necklace will be returned to its original owner according to law, so Zhang Wenfan still owes Mystic Goods 30 million so he will go bankrupt and then go to jail.
Blood Jade Bracelet: The Ding family may not find out.
Rong Yu: I will definitely let the Ding family find out.
Blood Jade Bracelet: …So, you deliberately mentioned that Ding Weiwei’s necklace is worth 30 million, not only to provoke Zhang Wenfan to shout out the sky-high price, but you even considered sending him to jail?
Rong Yu: Didn’t you say this is a society governed by law? If you can’t kill someone, take up legal firearms.
The Blood Jade Bracelet shuddered.
The big devil kills people without blood.
Chi Yu gave everything he had to Zhang Wenfan, while Rong Yu took no more and no less, exactly 30 million, which was all Zhang Wenfan had.
It also cut off Zhang Wenfan’s attempt to climb the Ding family ladder, allowing Zhang Wenfan to offend the powerful Mystic Goods and touch the bottom line of the law…
From an up and coming talent to losing both his reputation and wealth, all for a piece of jade. The Pisces Jade Pendant was used by Zhang Wenfan to please Gu Minghuai, but it would eventually be sent to Rong Yu.
He will gain nothing and end up with nothing.
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Gu Minghuai turned to look at the young man in the passenger seat. The young man lowered his head and Gu Minghuai didn’t know what he was thinking.
“Xiao Yu’er.” Gu Minghuai held the steering wheel but did not start the vehicle.
Rong Yu raised his head: “What’s wrong?”
“You know him.” Gu Minghuai said firmly.
If he really didn’t know him, Xiao Yu’er wouldn’t have said “I want him to die”.
Rong Yu’s expression remained unchanged: “I have nothing to do with him.”
Gu Minghuai started the car: “It’s okay. I’ll wait until you’re ready to say it.”
He thought it must be an unhappy past event. Xiao Yuer didn’t want to mention it, so he just waited.
Rong Yu lowered the window slightly and looked at the scenery along the way. He has a good memory and after a few glances he said: “This is not the way home.”
Gu Minghuai: “Well, aren’t you bored staying at home? Anyway, we are outside so I will take you for a drive and breathe fresh air.”
Rong Yu was instantly excited: “Can we go to the bar? Where’s the amusement park? Where’s the movie theater?”
Gu Minghuai refused them all: “Just feel the breeze.”
Rong Yu withered: “That’s right, prisoners also need to be aired out regularly.”
Gu Minghuai: “…”
Gu Minghuai’s car drove farther and farther, and finally drove to the beach.
Zhanghua City is a coastal city with several famous beach attractions. A large number of tourists come to see the sea every day, many of whom come specifically from the inland.
Gu Minghuai is a local and is very familiar with this place. He came to a deserted beach. The car was parked on the side of the road, and there was no one in sight. As soon as they got out of the car, they were the only ones on the entire beach.
The cold wind blew through, making it very desolate.
Rong Yu stayed still for three seconds, then turned around and got back into the car.
Gu Minghuai pulled him back: “Why are you running away?”
Rong Yu struggled: “What’s so good about this place!”
“The sea.”
“What’s so good about the sea?” Rong Yu stopped, folded his arms and trembled, “It’s so cold.”
Gu Minghuai held him in his arms from behind and let him lean against his warm chest: “Then I will keep you warm.”
“I carefully selected this location.” Gu Minghuai looked at the distant coastline, “At night you can feel the sea breeze, listen to the waves, watch the stars and the moon. No one will pass by, and you can go for a swim in the sea if you are short of water. Isn’t that very thoughtful?”
Rong Yu sneered: “Thank you for your thoughtfulness, I am a freshwater fish.”
Gu Minghuai: “…Sea water doesn’t work?”
Rong Yu: “If you want a salted fish*, just say so.”
*(a salted fish is a metaphor for a corpse, but can now mean people who have no intention of doing anything)
Gu Minghuai was silent for a second: “Then let’s go back.”
“Forget it.” Rong Yu found a place and sat down casually on the beach, “We’re here now.”
Gu Minghuai didn’t move.
Rong Yu glanced at him: “Do you still feel that it’s dirty?”
Gu Minghuai hesitated for a moment, then sat down side by side with him.
The sea is sparkling under the moonlight, and the waves are rolling, bringing in the salty sea breeze.
All rivers return to the sea, and the sea is the place that all fish yearn for.
Carps cannot live in the sea. Unless they leap over the dragon gate and become a real dragon, they can swim freely in the sea. Every carp has a mission since its birth. It must cultivate to a thousand years old, and then swim to the sea, overcome the fear and suffering of sea water as a freshwater fish, jump over the endless dragon gate, and become a noble dragon.
Of course, in Rong Yu’s eyes, the Dragon Clan is just a younger brother. He was at the top of the food chain in his original world, and a single fire could dry up the entire East China Sea. In order to maintain their territory, the Dragon Clan would often send him some treasures in the hope that the Demon King would be in a good mood every day.
But at that time, he would not have been in such a good mood as he is now.
Rong Yu looked at the moon on the sea: “How long do we have to stay here?”
Gu Minghuai asked: “How long do you want to stay?”
Rong Yu thought for a while: “Until dawn.”
Gu Minghuai didn’t know whether to laugh or cry: “You are the one who said the sea is not interesting, yet you are the one who wants to stay here all night.”
Rong Yu turned to look at him: “I want to see the sunrise. I have never seen the sunrise before.”
Gu Minghuai said, “Okay, I’ll accompany you.”
Rong Yu yawned lazily and leaned against his shoulder: “I used to come to the beach every day.”
Gu Minghuai didn’t know how long ago this was, so he pretended to be a listener: “What were you doing at the beach?”
“Waiting for the sun to rise.” Rong Yu’s voice sounded angry, “But I never once saw it.”
Gu Minghuai laughed: “Sunrise happens every day, but you fall asleep every time and can’t get up, right?”
Xiao Yu’er loves to stay in bed so much, it’s hard to imagine that he would watch the horizon and look forward to the sunrise.
Rong Yu was silent for a moment and sighed.
“Yeah, I’m so lazy, how could I do something as stupid as getting up every morning to watch the sunrise?”
He didn’t get up early.
He stayed up all night.
It sounds even stupider. The big devil felt a little melancholic.
The moon moves quietly in the sky, the night and starry sky change, and the waves hit the waterfront one after another.
The two cuddled up on the beach and fell asleep next to each other.
The sea breeze blew gently across their cheeks, and the scenery was picturesque under the bright moon.
…
When the golden light of the rising sun shone on Gu Minghuai’s face, he trembled his eyelashes, opened his eyes, and saw a red sun rising slowly from the sea level, his body bathed in the warmth of the light.
After he shielded his eyes and adjusted to the light, he quickly pushed the sleeping young man in his arms: “Xiao Yu’er, wake up, the sun is out.”
Rong Yu slept deeply in his arms, his delicate side face was covered with a layer of pale gold by the sunlight, making it bright and gorgeous.
Gu Minghuai lowered his head: “Xiao Yu’er, look at the sun.”
Rong Yu’s eyelids felt like they were glued together and he couldn’t open them, filled with the energy of someone who doesn’t want to get out of bed and said, “Don’t make any noise.”
Gu Minghuai didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He slept so deeply. No wonder he came to the beach so many times and never saw the sunrise once.
He leaned over patiently and said: “Xiao Yu’er, get up and look at the sun.”
“Not looking at it.” Rong Yu disliked the glare of the sun and turned his head to Gu Minghuai’s chest, “That’s not my sun.”
Really, what a liar.
Gu Minghuai asked amusedly: “If that bright ball hanging in the sky is not the sun, then what is the sun?”
Rong Yu fell into a dead sleep and made no sound.
Gu Minghuai couldn’t bear to disturb him. Just as he was watching the sunrise alone, he suddenly heard the young man in his arms whisper: “…It’s you.”
“You are the sun.”
The greatest happiness that he has received in the world is not the rainbow bed nor the white cloud pillow, nor the sound of shattered jade. It was sleeping under the rising sun and being covered with morning light, having the sweetest dream.
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T/N: Oh holy heck that was smooth.
Also, I didn’t know this but jade sound tests actually do exist to differentiate the authentic jades from the fake ones. A video here if anyone else is curious: https://youtube.com/shorts/tLrazys9mX4?si=4ZWZv5VbTSfwyPLB
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