Chu San introduced the two of them to each other, but at that moment Chu Ke and Qi Tianyu's attention was already captivated by the jade on the table. They were both very surprised, as such pure jade had become increasingly rare. Even if there were jade of this quality, the piece that Ling Zhenfei had opened up was already considered large.

The four people sat together with the jade placed in the very center of the table, chatting while looking at it.

"Master Chu, I am really curious, how much could this stone sell for once it's been carved?" Ling Zhenfei was truly curious about this matter; he didn't understand the jade business and was simply intrigued.

Chu San was a forthright person and said to Ling Zhenfei, "With my peak craftsmanship, this piece of jade, once carved, could fetch at least eight to ten million. You can verify this price on the internet or at other Jade Shops. When I, Chu San, give my word, it's as solid as gold."

After chatting for a while, Ling Zhenfei could tell that Chu San was an honest man, and he was truly shocked; a single stone could sell for over ten million. This world was indeed crazy.

"Master Chu, if I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have come here. We can consider each other friends now; whatever price you set is fine by me."

Chu San looked over the stone again and said, "How about this, I'll offer you a base price of eight million to acquire it, but the payment will have to wait until after the piece sells."

"Dad, have you lost your mind? The most this jade could sell for once carved is eight million. If the carving goes wrong, we could face a huge loss," Chu Ke immediately objected after Chu San spoke.

"Yes, Master, with carving, there is always a risk of hidden flaws that could cause the jade to crack; the loss could be substantial," Qi Tianyu also hastily advised.

Ling Zhenfei hadn't expected Chu San to offer such a high price and wondered what Chu San was planning.

Chu San looked at Ling Zhenfei and said, "I won't hide it from you, brother. The annual Jade Carving competition is being held in Binyang this year. This piece has the right water head and size, and if well crafted, it has a good chance of winning. I plan to use this piece to compete."

This revelation piqued Ling Zhenfei's interest; no wonder Chu San was willing to pay a high price. Since Chu San had been so open about his reason, Ling Zhenfei would be foolish not to recognize a good deal.

"Although you have this plan, Master Chu, you don't need to take such a risk. Let's do this: leave the jade here for now. After you've finished carving and competing, regardless of whether you win an award or not, just pay me according to the market price," Ling Zhenfei proposed.

After Ling Zhenfei finished his proposition, Chu San, Chu Ke, and Qi Tianyu all involuntarily looked at him, their faces filled with disbelief. Perhaps in the eyes of others, Ling Zhenfei was a fool; it was known that even after the carving, Ling Zhenfei would not fetch eight million at market value, let alone how much more it could sell for if it won a prize. If this wasn't foolishness, then what was?

But Ling Zhenfei's thoughts were different. He considered the jade to be an unexpected windfall and had recognized the exorbitant profits in the jade business. He would likely deal with the Chu family members often in the future and decided to use the stone as a lead-in, convinced that he wouldn't lose much money anyway.

With Ling Zhenfei having made up his mind, Chu San naturally agreed, overflowing with gratitude. He signed a very formal contract with Ling Zhenfei and even gave him a one million deposit.

"I wonder, Master Chu, how confident are you about this Jade Carving competition?" Ling Zhenfei asked Chu San after everything was signed.

Chu San fell silent for a moment, his expression wavering slightly.

"I won't hide it from Mr. Ling, I don't have absolute confidence in this carving competition. My master is the renowned King of Carving, Murong Haiku. He had three disciples in his life, and I am one of them. Being the third in line, hence my whole name. My two martial brothers' carving skills are also exceptional, and they will participate too. When the time comes, it'll be a matter of comparing strengths."

"I see; well, I hope the senior gives it his all," Ling Zhenfei responded.

After a conversation in the Jade Shop, it was already late, Ling Zhenfei wanted to leave, but as soon as he stepped out of the Chu family's Jade Shop, he received a call from Liu Bingying, who had just finished her work.

Ling Zhenfei hurried to the entrance of the hospital, where Liu Bingying's car was just exiting the hospital gates. Just as Ling Zhenfei was about to greet her, he suddenly remembered an incident with fans at the hospital entrance and decided to call Liu Bingying to go home first while he took a taxi.

"What's wrong, why are you sneaking around?" Liu Bingying asked, sounding a bit puzzled over the phone.

"Don't even mention it, there are fans blocking me at the hospital entrance. It wouldn't be good to get into your car, and I'm afraid it might affect you later," Ling Zhenfei honestly said, as this was what he was truly thinking.

"You, becoming a celebrity yet acting like a thief. Alright then, I'll wait for you at home," Liu Bingying exclaimed.

Ling Zhenfei had not seen Xiao Ke for a long time, and hearing the gentle voice of Liu Bingying made him rush over impatiently.

When he took a taxi to Liu Bingying's home, he found that only Liu Bingying was there; Xiao Ke was not at home. It turned out that Xiao Ke had been sent to a good sister's home to stay temporarily.

"Why on earth did you send Xiao Ke to someone else's house?" Ling Zhenfei didn't understand why Liu Bingying would do such a thing.

However, Liu Bingying appeared somewhat mysteriously reticent and did not answer, but rather pulled Ling Zhenfei to take a seat. At this point, Liu Bingying had already prepared dinner, and there was also a bottle of red wine on the table.

"What's all this, setting up such a feast?" Ling Zhenfei asked curiously.

As Liu Bingying poured wine for the two of them, she smiled and said, "Actually, it's nothing much; I just wanted to have a good talk with my little brother. Although Xiao Ke is young, there are some things she just shouldn't know about."

Ling Zhenfei faintly felt that there was more to Liu Bingying's words than met the eye, but he quickly asked, "Could it be that sister sent Xiao Ke away just to make it convenient to chat?"

Liu Bingying picked up her wine glass, clinked it with Ling Zhenfei's, and said with a smile, "Just teasing you. I have to go on a business trip tomorrow, and it's not convenient to take Xiao Ke with me, so I had to send her to a friend's house. I wanted you to come over because I hope you could take care of the house for me these next few days."

"So it's just a little matter. As long as sister doesn't worry I'll mess up the house, it's fine," Ling Zhenfei quickly lifted his glass to drink with Liu Bingying.

Actually, as a master of the Zhiyi Realm, he simply couldn't get drunk, yet Ling Zhenfei really enjoyed the feeling of drinking and chatting with Liu Bingying, and didn't want to expel the alcohol with his Spiritual Power.

"Little brother, tell your sister the truth, do you have a girlfriend now?" Liu Bingying asked Ling Zhenfei very seriously.

"Not right now. Why are you suddenly asking so seriously, it's making me a bit uncomfortable," he replied.

"How could my brother, who is so outstanding, not have a girlfriend? Don't try to fool me. Is it because there are too many girls chasing after you and you don't know how to choose?" she questioned.

"I'm rather fickle-hearted. When I see a pretty girl, I feel like I really like her, but I don't know what love is, so I haven't made a commitment to any girl," Ling Zhenfei was utterly candid with Liu Bingying.

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