After My Daughter Died of Depression, I Was Reborn!

Chapter 11: The Origin of the Jade Bodhisattva Pendant!

"Hmm?"

As the two strolled around and passed by Shen Fei, the middle-aged man suddenly froze.

The young man was startled and asked, "Uncle Wang, what's wrong?"

Wang Zhengwei ignored him, his eyes fixed intently on the pendant Shen Fei was holding in his hand.

"Young man, may I take a look at that Bodhisattva pendant in your hand?"

Hearing this, Shen Fei turned to look behind him in confusion.

When he saw the man's face, he froze for a moment.

Could this be the buyer that his friend mentioned in his past life?

But his friend described an elderly man as the buyer! The person in front of him was clearly not an elderly man.

"You mean this?"

Shen Fei held up the pendant and replied politely.

"Yes! That's the one!" Wang Zhengwei said calmly.

Shen Fei hesitated slightly but still handed the pendant over to the middle-aged man.

Wang Zhengwei carefully took the pendant, a flash of astonishment crossing his face, and his expression quickly became serious.

Seeing this, the stall owner, other traders, and onlookers were puzzled.

Could this Bodhisattva pendant really be something extraordinary?

Did this foolish kid just stumble upon a priceless treasure?

"Uncle Wang, is this Bodhisattva pendant genuine?" the young man, Jiang Tiancheng, asked with growing interest upon seeing Wang Zhengwei's serious demeanor.

Wang Zhengwei carefully wiped off the loose dirt covering the pendant. Before long, the pendant revealed its deep green color and the vividly carved willow branch at its base.

Under the sunlight, the green shone brilliantly, almost dazzling to the eye.

"The Jade Bodhisattva of Lingyin Temple! This really is the Jade Bodhisattva from Lingyin Temple!"

Hearing this, Shen Fei frowned slightly.

He had visited Lingyin Temple before, which was famous for granting wishes and attracted countless devotees.

But this so-called Jade Bodhisattva was something he had never heard of.

"Uncle Wang, what's the story behind this jade?" Jiang Tiancheng asked curiously.

"It is said that a hundred years ago, the wife of a wealthy merchant loved visiting Lingyin Temple to worship the Bodhisattva. The merchant, after obtaining this exceptional imperial green jade, had it carved into a Bodhisattva pendant as a gift for his wife."

"However, during the turbulent times, the merchant refused to surrender to the enemy and was ultimately ruined. His entire family was massacred by the enemy's guns. At the time, the merchant's wife happened to be at Lingyin Temple praying to the Bodhisattva and narrowly escaped the tragedy."

"After learning of her family's fate, she renounced the world and secluded herself in Lingyin Temple. The Jade Bodhisattva was entrusted to the temple's abbot and passed down through generations. But a few years ago, the pendant mysteriously disappeared. Yet, the temple's abbot did not send anyone to search for it."

"The abbot said the Jade Bodhisattva would find its destined owner. If its connection to Lingyin Temple was broken, there was no need to force its return. This pendant, after being imbued with years of spiritual energy, is said to bring peace and ward off evil for the wearer."

"This item is now a century-old relic and is priceless! The old leader has been searching for its whereabouts for years but to no avail!"

Wang Zhengwei spoke passionately, seemingly forgetting about the crowd around him.

The stall owner, hearing Wang Zhengwei's explanation, felt immense regret.

"Young man, I'll give you sixty thousand for that pendant. Return it to me!"

The stall owner was stunned. He knew the jade had a great color but never expected it to be a century-old pendant worth a fortune!

If he had known, he would never have sold it to Shen Fei for just thirty thousand!

"I'll pay half a million! How about giving me the pendant?" Jiang Tiancheng quickly offered.

Just hearing the words 'old leader' told Jiang Tiancheng that the pendant was worth buying!

If he could obtain this pendant and present it at his grandfather's birthday banquet, his grandfather would surely be overjoyed!

Jiang Tiancheng's move surprisingly won Wang Zhengwei's approval.

The pendant was, after all, something the old leader had been longing to recover.

Normally, if this were about any other jade, Wang Zhengwei would have already dragged Jiang Tiancheng away.

Shen Fei, however, paid no mind to the tension surrounding him.

He stared at the Jade Bodhisattva, frowning.

Half a million?

His friend in the previous life had sold it for eight hundred thousand!

Lifting his gaze slightly, Shen Fei had no intention of selling it at a loss.

"Young man, sell it to me for five hundred thousand, and I, Jiang Tiancheng, will owe you a favor. How about that?"

Sensing Shen Fei's hesitation, Jiang Tiancheng quickly added an extra condition to sweeten the deal.

But when Shen Fei heard the name 'Jiang Tiancheng,' his frown deepened further.

Jiang Tiancheng…

Where had he heard that name before?

For a moment, memories from his past life surged through his mind like a tidal wave.

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Meanwhile.

In a corporate office.

Han Xinyan stood nervously in front of the director's desk.

"Bang!"

The 35-year-old director, Zhang Gui, slammed a thick stack of documents onto the table.

"Han Xinyan, do you have rocks in your head? I sent you to negotiate a deal, not to hand it over to the competition! Why did Chengyou Tech, who has always partnered with us, go to our rivals this time?"

Zhang Gui glared at Han Xinyan with both anger and smug satisfaction.

Han Xinyan was one of the most beautiful women in the company, with a figure that turned countless heads.

Zhang Gui had long been interested in her. He had even heard that her husband was a failure who went bankrupt, became addicted to gambling, and often abused her.

Seeing her vulnerability, Zhang Gui took every opportunity to get close to her.

For a while, he treated her exceptionally well.

But this woman was ungrateful. She ignored his advances and even refused his invitations to private meetings with lame excuses.

Out of spite, Zhang Gui began making her life miserable.

"Director Zhang, their bid was twenty percent lower than ours!" Han Xinyan explained.

But Zhang Gui snatched up a pre-prepared contract and threw it in front of her.

"And that's why you're letting them steal the deal? Han Xinyan, this company pays you to work, not to sit around!"

"Take this contract and go to Chengyou Tech now! Don't come back without a signed deal!"

With tears welling up in her eyes, Han Xinyan took the contract and left the director's office.

Once outside, she could no longer hold back her tears.

Her almond-shaped eyes turned red instantly.

An unambitious husband.

Parents who berated her constantly.

A boss who made her life miserable.

Why did she have to live like this?

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she walked. Her heart felt heavy and exhausted.

If it weren't for Shen Jiayue, she might have already stood on a rooftop long ago...