NOVEL NEXT Chapter 62: The Zhao Family of the Provincial Government
"Master Liu, how could you admit defeat?"
The two men in black behind Liu Yuntuo clearly couldn't accept the fact that Liu Yuntuo had admitted defeat.
After all, in the world of jewelry and jade, Liu Yuntuo's strength was well-known. Numerous industry insiders would show him respect upon meeting.
But today, he had actually been bested by an unknown youngster, which would be an embarrassment if word got out.
"Shut up!"
Liu Yuntuo roared in a low voice.
Though he was very proud, he also had his own principles. He would definitely not turn a blind eye to his own failure.
"Master Liu, perhaps you haven't lost, it was just a slip of the eye! Decades of valuation work, who doesn't make a mistake? Let's put an end to today's affair."
Wang Ye decided to give Liu Yuntuo a way out, considering Liu Yuntuo's status in society.
Although Liu Yuntuo's attitude hadn't been very good, Wang Ye didn't hold it against him.
"Good! Young man, you did well. I will buy those two stones for another fifteen billion. The previous two billion, consider it making a new friend." Liu Yuntuo of course took the opportunity to step down gracefully.
"Okay!"
Wang Ye agreed and signaled to Fang Feifei to follow through with their plan as agreed.
Fang Feifei, of course, did not hesitate and immediately arranged for her people to proceed as instructed by Wang Ye.
After paying, Liu Yuntuo took the stones and left the jewelry store straight away.
This matter was thus perfectly resolved.
However, the crowd that had been watching didn't leave right away.
Instead, they gathered at the entrance of the jewelry store and began discussing among themselves.
"Wang Ye is really incredible! To have been able to appraise a stone worth fifteen billion, that's too strong!"
"Yeah, the Imperial Green of the finest quality, and such a large piece at that! It's astonishing!"
"Is that all you guys can think about? What I'm thinking is, why didn't Wang Ye reveal the truth at the appraisal contest? That was worth fifteen billion! He could have taken seven billion of it."
"Right, right, I also find it odd. Could it be that there really are people in this world who don't care about money?"
The crowd's doubts were actually Fang Feifei's as well.
So, after entering the jewelry store with Wang Ye, Fang Feifei went straight to the point and asked, "Wang Ye, what was the deal with that stone?"
"Nothing much, that stone was a top-tier Imperial Green, worth fifteen billion," Wang Ye replied calmly.
"What I mean is, why didn't you appraise that stone at the valuation contest? That way, couldn't you have taken seven billion?" Fang Feifei asked directly.
Wang Ye smiled lightly, "That? I felt that the money shouldn't belong to me. Just appraising it and taking seven billion wouldn't have been right. At the appraisal contest, all I wanted was to win the championship and the prize money that I deserved."
"No, the rules were set, and you should take what you're supposed to! I will still give you those seven billion," Fang Feifei said firmly.
Seven billion was not much for Fang Feifei. In comparison, Wang Ye, the talent, was much more important.
"Miss Fang, you don't have to do this. The appraisal contest is over, isn't it? So those rules, they don't apply anymore," Wang Ye still refused.
"Wang Ye, you don't have to argue with me. What I've said, I will do," Fang Feifei enjoined.
"This..." Wang Ye was somewhat helpless.
"It's settled then. Thanks to you for today. It's getting late, let's have dinner together!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ye thought for a moment and did not refuse.
On the way to the restaurant, Wang Ye asked Fang Feifei, "Miss Fang, what is Liu Yuntuo's background?"
Wang Ye asked because he felt Liu Yuntuo's troublemaking was no coincidence. Perhaps, this was part of a bigger conspiracy.
"Liu Yuntuo is from the prominent Zhao family of the provincial capital," Fang Feifei replied.
"The Zhao family? Are there some conflicts between the Zhao family and the Fang Family?"
"I don't know. I have almost always been overseas for many years, so I don't have the impression that there are any. But it is uncertain, of course."
"Then you should look into this matter carefully afterward."
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On the other hand, after leaving the jeweler's, Liu Yuntuo went to an Entertainment City in Yun City.
In the Diamond VIP room, Fang Junxiang was waiting for him.
"Master Liu, how did it go?"
Fang Junxiang eagerly approached and asked as soon as he saw Liu Yuntuo.
But upon seeing Liu Yuntuo's expression, Fang Junxiang sensed that something was amiss.
"What's the matter, Master Liu? Did you run into some trouble? With your capabilities, that shouldn't be possible!" Fang Junxiang continued to inquire.
In his view, with Liu Yuntuo's abilities, dealing with a Fang Feifei was no difficult task. Even with Wang Ye present, they were no match for Liu Yuntuo.
"What's Wang Ye's background?" Liu Yuntuo didn't answer Fang Junxiang's question, but instead asked coldly.
"Wang Ye? He's just a young Taoist who has recently come down from the mountain! What happened?" Fang Junxiang replied.
"That guy is not simple at all! Today, I was outwitted by him," Liu Yuntuo spoke and then lifted a glass of wine, drinking it down in one gulp.
Liu Yuntuo remembered this grudge. And he was a man who always sought retribution. Wang Ye, he wouldn't let him off.
"You were outfoxed by Wang Ye? How did that happen? Master Liu, is Wang Ye really that formidable?" Fang Junxiang was shocked.
He had seen some of Wang Ye's abilities, but he did not anticipate them to be so formidable.
If that were the case, then it was going to be truly difficult to deal with Wang Ye and Fang Feifei's collaboration in the future.
Moreover, Fang Junxiang himself was already in a precarious situation within the Fang Family. He had originally wanted to take advantage of this situation to strike a blow against Fang Feifei.
But unexpectedly, not only did he fail to affect Fang Feifei, he had also ensnared Liu Yuntuo.
"Save it! I lost 1.7 billion this time, and you are going to cover half! Within a week, give it to me," Liu Yuntuo stated directly.
"Ah? Master Liu, this..." Fang Junxiang's face was full of reluctance.
1.7 billion, and covering half meant 850 million! He hadn't gained anything, yet he was supposed to give up more than 8 billion, which was a huge loss.
"What? Unwilling? You can choose not to pay, but bear the consequences yourself!" Liu Yuntuo said coldly.
Fang Junxiang's face grew even uglier. He didn't want to pay, but he also didn't dare cross Liu Yuntuo. After all, behind Liu Yuntuo was the Zhao family. He could afford to provoke anyone but the Zhao family!
"I, I'll pay!" Fang Junxiang could only grit his teeth and say.
Satisfied with this answer, Liu Yuntuo nodded approvingly.
Then, patting Fang Junxiang on the shoulder, he said, "Don't worry, I won't let your money go for nothing! I'll handle this matter. Fang Feifei and Wang Ye, they will pay the price."