As soon as he mentioned cutting the stone, everyone held their breath and gathered around, watching intently.
The second piece of rough stone wasn’t large, and soon a small piece of jade was revealed. Just as excitement built, the next cut hit stone.
“Ah! It’s a bust!”
The crowd sighed in disappointment.
Cheng Zhili had anticipated this, so he wasn’t disappointed. He calmly said, “Let’s cut the last one.”
“Alright,” the Stone Cutting Master replied, placing the rough stone onto the machine.
“Bzzzz—”
Stone dust flew everywhere.
Due to the previous stone’s failure, the crowd didn’t have high hopes for this one. Some even wandered off to watch others cut their stones.
Meanwhile, the satisfied man who had transferred the money received his High Ice Type Huang Yang Green.
About half an hour later, the Stone Cutting Master suddenly paused.
“Ah!” He rubbed his eyes with his sleeve to make sure he wasn’t seeing things. “Glass Type?!”
“What? Glass Type?”
“Where, where?”
Cheng Zhili looked up to see a crowd rushing toward the Stone Cutting Master, heads craning to get a look at the rough stone.
The bodyguards quickly moved to protect Cheng Zhili.
Cheng Zhili remained calm, but Gu Wending was so excited he clenched his fists, almost rising from his wheelchair.
The Stone Cutting Master suppressed his excitement and continued cutting.
Finally—
Everyone held their breath, watching as he revealed a fist-sized piece of jade.
“Imperial Green?” Gu Wending’s eyes widened.
“Glass Type! Imperial Green!”
“It’s a huge gain! A huge gain!”
“Oh my! The legendary Glass Type Imperial Green has appeared right before my eyes?!”
The crowd erupted in shouts and screams.
Most of those present were witnessing the unveiling of a Glass Type Imperial Green for the first time, and their excitement was indescribable. Even Cheng Zhili felt a thrill at the sight of the translucent green.
It was truly beautiful!
“Sir, 80 million! I’m willing to pay 80 million!” someone rushed up to Cheng Zhili, face flushed.
“100 million! I’ll pay 100 million!” another shouted, unwilling to be outdone.
Cheng Zhili casually cleaned his ear and replied with a smirk, “Sorry, not for sale!” Ha, thinking you can buy a piece of Glass Type Imperial Green this size for 100 million? What a joke!
“Ah…” The crowd felt a pang of regret.
Unbothered, Cheng Zhili stepped forward and picked up the Glass Type Imperial Green.
“Let me hold it,” Gu Wending offered.
“Sure,” Cheng Zhili handed it over without hesitation.
Gu Wending gave Cheng Zhili a deep look before accepting it.
He gently caressed the smooth surface of the jade, his gaze tender, as if stroking a playful kitten.
After a while, he said, “Rest assured, I’ll manage the company well for you.”
“Of course, I trust you,” Cheng Zhili smiled.
After a moment’s thought, Gu Wending added, “You should keep this Imperial Green. Once the company is established, I want to have it crafted into a piece of jewelry to serve as the store’s centerpiece.”
“Alright,” Cheng Zhili nodded again.
Since he didn’t understand these things, it was better to support Gu Wending.
“Let’s go.”
*
Cheng Zhili returned home in high spirits.
“Young Madam…” Aunt Chen greeted him with a smile, “What would you like for dinner? I’ve made some chicken soup, would you like some now?”
“A bowl of chicken soup sounds good!” Cheng Zhili’s stomach growled at the mention. But… “From now on, call me Young Master Cheng.”
“Yes,” Aunt Chen replied, heading to the kitchen to fetch the soup. “The young master is in the study reading. Should I let him know you’ve returned?”
“No need, I’m going to take a nap,” Cheng Zhili waved her off.
“Alright,” Aunt Chen didn’t press further.
Cheng Zhili took the chicken soup to his room.
“Ah…” He savored a sip of the soup, smacking his lips, “Life is truly delightful!”
“Give me a taste,” Reinhardt leaned in.
Cheng Zhili fed him a spoonful of soup before leisurely asking, “By the way, can you take on a physical form that humans can see?”
“Of course. Why?” Reinhardt was puzzled.
“Since I’ve assigned Su Meng to Gu Wending, and I don’t want Fu Laiying to assign me another bodyguard, why don’t you pretend to be my bodyguard instead?” Cheng Zhili shrugged.
“That’s doable,” Reinhardt raised an eyebrow, “Are you worried Fu Laiying’s bodyguards will monitor your every move?”
“Bingo~ Congratulations, you got it right,” Cheng Zhili grinned at him.
Reinhardt narrowed his eyes, “Zhili, I’ve noticed you’ve been… distant with Fu Laiying lately.”
“You caught that, huh?” Cheng Zhili smirked.
“Weren’t you trying to win him over?” Reinhardt was confused.
Cheng Zhili took another sip of soup, looking innocent, “But he doesn’t like Cheng Zhixia anymore, so why should I bother?”
“Uh…” Reinhardt’s mouth twitched, “You were trying to win him over just for that?”
“What else? Do you think I actually like him?” Cheng Zhili scoffed.
“Alright~” Reinhardt shrugged, “But I should remind you, you need Fu Laiying right now. Getting him on your side sooner could only benefit you, right?”
“True… but for some reason, I just can’t muster the energy,” Cheng Zhili pouted.
Reinhardt’s expression suddenly changed, and he coldly glared at him, “Do you want to die? If so, I can send you to hell right now!”
The room’s temperature plummeted, and Cheng Zhili felt as if something was choking him, the air around him screaming and roaring, making it hard to breathe.
—An unparalleled terror.
Ah, so this is a demon.
Cheng Zhili suddenly understood.
He smiled slightly, “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. The child will be delivered to you unharmed.”
“Make sure you remember your words. I won’t remind you again,” Reinhardt snorted.
“Of course,” Cheng Zhili smiled.
Reinhardt crossed his arms, asking meaningfully, “So, what’s your plan?”
“Hmm… get him drunk?” Cheng Zhili chuckled.
“Good idea,” Reinhardt finally relaxed.
As long as Cheng Zhili was willing to take action, Reinhardt was reassured.
Cheng Zhili finished the chicken soup in one go, carrying the bowl into the living room. Just as he was about to hand it to Aunt Chen, he heard a knock at the door.
“Coming!” Aunt Chen emerged from the kitchen, seeing Cheng Zhili, she immediately asked, “Young Master Cheng, would you like more chicken soup?”
“No, go see who’s at the door,” Cheng Zhili instructed.
Aunt Chen headed toward the door.
Reinhardt, floating in mid-air, suddenly spoke, “It’s Cheng Zhixia!”
“Hmm?” Cheng Zhili paused, then narrowed his eyes, smiling, “Ah, my blood seems to be boiling again.”
Reinhardt smirked silently.
Meanwhile, Aunt Chen peered through the peephole and froze. She turned to Cheng Zhili, looking troubled, “Young Master Cheng, it’s the eldest young master of the Cheng Family. Should I send him away?”
“No need, let him in,” Cheng Zhili smiled, “He’s probably here to see Laiying. I’ll go to the study and call him out.”
“This…” Aunt Chen wiped the sweat from her face, unsure whether to agree or object.
“Go ahead,” Cheng Zhili waved her off, then went upstairs and knocked on the study door, “Are you in?”
As soon as he spoke, footsteps approached. Fu Laiying soon opened the door, his face cold and reserved, “What is it?”
“We have a guest,” Cheng Zhili grinned, “Cheng Zhixia is here to see you!”
Fu Laiying’s face immediately darkened, “I won’t see him!”
“Isn’t that a bit rude?” Cheng Zhili teased, “He’s come all this way to ask for your help~”
“I said I won’t see him again!” Fu Laiying frowned, staring intently at Cheng Zhili’s face, “Do you really want me to see him?”
“Because it will be fun~” Cheng Zhili laughed, “Come on~ let’s go meet him together, let me show off my husband~”
Husband?
Fu Laiying was taken aback, then turned his head, speaking awkwardly, “Fine, if you really want to show off…”
Hmm?
Cheng Zhili raised an eyebrow.
What did he just say that hit a nerve with Fu Laiying?
Oh well, never mind. As long as he got Fu Laiying downstairs, there’d be a good show to watch, haha!
Cheng Zhili affectionately linked arms with Fu Laiying and went downstairs with him. As they descended, they saw Cheng Zhixia sitting on the living room sofa, sipping tea. Hearing footsteps, Cheng Zhixia looked up eagerly, but then froze, his face turning pale.
“Laiying…” Cheng Zhixia’s lips trembled.
Fu Laiying looked at him with indifference.
Cheng Zhixia felt his heart being squeezed, the pain making it hard to breathe.
At Fu Laiying’s wedding, he could still feel Fu Laiying’s affection for him, but in just a few days, Fu Laiying’s eyes were filled with nothing but coldness.
What a heartless man!
Ha! Men are all the same, including himself!
Cheng Zhixia took a deep breath, then looked deeply at Fu Laiying, forcing a smile, “Laiying, long time no see.”
“What do you want? Go back!” Fu Laiying showed no kindness.
Cheng Zhixia lightly covered his chest, lowering his head, “I just came to ask you to spare my family.”
“Ask me?” Fu Laiying raised an eyebrow, “Do you think I would forgive you?”
“I’ll do anything!” Cheng Zhixia’s eyes filled with tears as he suddenly stood from the sofa, “Laiying, I just ask you to spare my family! I’ll do anything!”
“Pfft—” Cheng Zhili couldn’t help but laugh at his desperate display.
Cheng Zhixia’s expression froze, “Zhili, why are you laughing?”
Cheng Zhili looked at him playfully, “Because I see a clown performing so earnestly, it’s too funny not to laugh, sorry, brother~”
“You’re calling me a clown?” Cheng Zhixia glared at him.
“Aren’t you?” Cheng Zhili didn’t deny it, instead laughing even more, “Fu Laiying is my husband now, and you’re saying you’ll do anything in front of him, are you trying to seduce him? Haha, where does that leave me?”