Ying Aiguo is suspicious
With her superhuman brain, Lin Chang managed to sift through countless batches of Jadetite rock and select total of eight rocks. However, despite her impressive haul, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt at the thought of depriving Wang Hai's friend, Bai Hong, of any viable raw jadetite, so she stopped.
After a moment of contemplation, Lin Chang turned to Wang Hai and gave a nod of approval. "I believe this will suffice," she declared, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction.
Wang Hai wasted no time in relaying the good news to Bai Hong. " Bai Hong, we will buy these eight raw Jadetite stones! Now please send three workers in" he exclaimed, his voice ringing with excitement.
Although Bai Hong was eager to join in on the fun, he was unfortunately tied up with customers outside. With a heavy heart, he bid his friend farewell and sent three workers in the store room, ready to begin the delicate process of cutting the precious stones.
"Want to draw a line?" One of them asked Lin Chang.
She wanted to deny it, but the ever-enthusiastic Wang Hai interjected, "Absolutely! I'll take care of it." With a fervent stride, he proceeded to mark lines on all three Jadetite rocks with precision.
As the machines roared to life with a deafening clamor, the group of 4 gazed upon the stones with a sense of wonder and anticipation.
Meanwhile, Old Master Ying and Old Master Yun, accompanied by Ying Aiguo and Yun Chun, arrived at Shop Number 12. Upon their arrival, Old Master Ying approached the shop owner, Bai Hong, and inquired in a courteous manner, "Excuse me, sir. Would you happen to have any knowledge regarding the woman featured in this video?" After viewing the video, Bai Hong comprehended the situation and proceeded to avert his gaze from the four individuals present.
"Forgive me, dear sir, for my memory is not as sharp as it once was," Bai Hong spoke with a hint of regret in his voice. "I cannot recall if I have had the pleasure of meeting this exceptional girl you speak of."
Bai Hong's eyes darted around nervously, as if he were trying to avoid the topic altogether. He knew that the people before him were of high standing and breeding, but he dared not reveal the identity of Lin Chang.
Old master Ying, however, seemed to understand the situation. "I am aware that there are those who wish to keep her identity hidden for safety reasons," he said with a reassuring smile. "But rest assured, we mean no harm."
Yun Chun, who had been listening intently, spoke up. "Indeed, we have heard that she may have visited your shop today. If she is still here, we would be honored to pay our respects to this remarkable young lady."
She glanced over at Ying Aiguo, hoping to gauge his reaction. But he remained focused on the shop owner, as if lost in thought.
Bai Hong apologized, "I deeply regret to inform you that the place is already bustling with people. Unfortunately, the video quality is quite poor, and I am unable to discern her identity. Please forgive me for any inconvenience caused." With that, he hurriedly found his way through the crowd of Customers like a mouse trapped in a cage.
"But, sir," Old Master Ying persisted in his attempt to persuade Bai Hong, but the latter had already disappeared from their view. This left Old Master Ying feeling deeply disheartened and sorrowful.
Ying Aiguo observed his grandfather with a sense of empathy, yet his thoughts were preoccupied with a different matter. He had astutely observed Bai Hong's reluctance and apprehension, as if harboring a fear of unleashing something unpleasant. His gaze roamed around the shop, flitting from one object to another, until it settled on the gate nestled in the far left corner. With measured steps, he advanced towards the gate, his ears pricked for any sound. Suddenly he heard a burst of raucous cheers renting the air.
"Oh my god, it's an ice yellow jadeite! And it's huge!"
"Hey, did you see that Lin Hao, it's a purple pit glass jadeite? It's stunning!"
A snide remark followed, "Humph, how could this nerd even know what these jadeites are? Even though he's the top student in the capital university, my boss is still the best."
His ears were struck with disbelief as he overheard the lively chatter emanating from within the room. The boisterous cheers echoed off the walls, as the Jadeites were systematically sliced and diced. The people inside continued to cheer on, as if cheering on a trivial topic, rather than the precious Jadeites that were being dismantled.
With a measured pace, he approached his grandfather, his demeanor calm and collected. As he drew closer, his eyes fell upon the daughter of the Yun Family, her words ringing in his ears.
"Grandpa Ying, Grandpa, it may be wise for us to return home now. You must be weary, and we wouldn't want to delay your rest any further," she suggested, her voice even and measured. "And as for this mysterious girl, I don't believe she is as remarkable as she appears. If she truly possessed such exceptional qualities, why would she feel the need to conceal her identity?"
Yun Chun spoke with a sense of satisfaction, relishing the opportunity to scold the enigmatic wild stone gambler. Ever since the old man at the gate had raved about her beauty, Yun Chun had been consumed with irritation and anger. But now, she could finally prove to Ying Aiguo that there was no one more beautiful or exceptional than her.
"I agree with Chun. This seems to be nothing more than a trick by the shop owners to attract more customers," Old Master Yun declared, his voice dripping with fury. This was the first time he had ever felt so belittled, all because of some impetuous girl. Now, all he wanted was to locate her and berate her until her ears bled.
Old Master Ying was disappointed and said, "Let's go, Aiguo. I need to rest." The four of them left the shop. Before leaving, Ying Aiguo looked back at the door on the left corner. Then, he led his grandfather out of the shop.