After I Became Famous, the CEO Wants Remarriage
Chapter 333: Daughter and Son Matchmaking for Rival in Love, President Li Coughs Up Blood...

Chapter 333: Chapter 333: Daughter and Son Matchmaking for Rival in Love, President Li Coughs Up Blood...

On the other side, Li Lingyang saw the two kids deliberately running off and nearly spat blood in frustration.

His own children were now helping his woman create opportunities to be with another man...

They truly had forgotten their biological dad altogether!!

Mo Baiyou, also knowledgeable in the field, appreciated the artistic craftsmanship of jade sculptures. When his thoughts aligned with Ning Yichu’s ideas, their discussions sparked an intellectual resonance, akin to finding a kindred spirit.

Unknowingly, over ten minutes had already passed.

Whoosh.

The lights on the stage suddenly brightened, drawing everyone’s attention.

A tall man dressed in a black suit slowly approached the microphone.

This was none other than the host of today’s event—William!

"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to come to Reykjavik for this international jade sculpture exhibition. It is our honor."

Saying this, he followed A-country’s customary etiquette, placing one hand on his chest and bowing slightly.

The room erupted in thunderous applause, electrifying the atmosphere.

"The jade sculpture exhibition has been running for 30 years. Thanks to the cooperation of esteemed entrepreneurs and jade sculptors, it has continued to grow and expand. From the initial 500 square meters of the first exhibition to today’s 2,200 square meters, none of this would have been possible without your contributions. Once again, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to everyone!"

"Now, I officially announce the commencement of this year’s exhibition!"

"To enrich your cultural experience, we have arranged multilingual translators to personally accompany you, providing detailed introductions to the background stories of each piece. Of course, if anyone feels tired, you may visit the second floor, where refreshments have been prepared for your enjoyment!"

After William concluded, elegant, melodious music filled the hall, and the exhibition rooms in the rear were fully opened. Dozens of formally dressed translators stood ready by the glass showcases, prepared to provide explanations.

The guests and jade sculptors showed great excitement, quickly moving toward the artworks they were most interested in...

"Mr. Mo—"

Just as Mo Baiyou was about to take Ning Yichu to explore the exhibition hall in the rear, William suddenly called out to him.

Mo Baiyou paused mid-step and turned back, casting a calm glance at William.

"It’s like this—we have a client here who’s highly interested in jade sculpture pieces from Beiji Group. They plan to purchase a batch and introduce them into Reykjavik’s market. I was hoping to discuss the details with you. Are you available now?"

Mo Baiyou furrowed his brow slightly and instinctively glanced at Ning Yichu.

A business opportunity presenting itself—how could he refuse?

Ning Yichu said, "Mr. Mo, please go ahead and talk with Mr. William. I’ll look around here for a bit and catch up with the kids later."

"Alright, don’t wander too far. If anything comes up, give me a call." After all, this was Reykjavik—even though Ning Yichu had visited before, it wasn’t her home country. "I’ll come find you as soon as the discussion is finished."

"Got it. Don’t worry and go handle your business."

As Ning Yichu watched Mo Baiyou depart together with William, she wandered the exhibition alone, making sure to send a text to the kids to let them know her location.

But it seemed those little rascals were intentionally ignoring her—they hadn’t replied to her message at all.

Knowing they had bodyguards with them, Ning Yichu wasn’t concerned about their safety. She focused on enjoying her visit.

Artistic masterpieces from around the world unfolded before her eyes, dazzling and captivating.

The smaller exhibit rooms in the back showcased even rarer treasures.

Displayed were premium raw stones sourced from renowned mines across the world, offering a vast variety in materials and sizes. Nearby placards detailed their origins and recommended uses for crafting.

As a jade sculptor, Ning Yichu naturally found this deeply intriguing. After showing her identification to the security, she entered to take a closer look...

The area wasn’t large—only 300 square meters—but was filled with display stands. The lighting, subdued elsewhere, intensified around the precious raw stones to offer jade sculptors a clearer view.

Types of stones such as marble jade, Afghan jade, tremolite jade, Xinjiang Hetian jade, serpentine jade, and more—all were gathered here.

Venturing deeper—

She came across a piece of 200-gram ice jadeite!

Its size and quality were surprisingly similar to the stone she unearthed yesterday afternoon at the material center.

The microcrystalline structures were indistinguishable to the naked eye, transparency was optimal, and the cotton texture and structural clarity indicated it belonged to the S-grade category, with an acquisition price of five million US Dollars!

Ning Yichu’s breath hitched slightly. She’d known yesterday’s jadeite was valuable but hadn’t expected its counterpart here at the exhibition to command such a jaw-dropping price.

If the hazy figure she’d seen back then had indeed been Li Lingyang... he’d truly spared no expense.

A mix of emotions swirled within her. Having seen enough, Ning Yichu prepared to leave and look for the kids.

’Beep beep—beep beep beep—’

Just as she reached the doorway, alarms suddenly blared, deafeningly loud.

In an instant, every gaze in the vicinity was directed at her.

Ning Yichu frowned in confusion.

Within seconds, a team of staff members accompanied by a group of security guards in blue uniforms encircled her.

The lights in the raw stone museum abruptly brightened, resembling broad daylight, painfully glaring.

"This is bad—the ice jadeite is missing!!"

A jade sculptor exclaimed in shock.

The crowd turned their attention to the now-empty display stand. Where the raw stone had been placed, it was indeed gone.

Standing directly before Ning Yichu was staff member Andy, his expression dark as he barked, "Miss, our ice jadeite has suddenly been stolen, and the alarm system triggered right as you passed by. We suspect that you are involved in this theft. Please remove your coat and hand over your bag so we can conduct a search!"

Ning Yichu’s face turned cold. While she was also puzzled about the alarm, she was displeased by Andy’s accusatory tone.

It was as if she were a thief—a criminal.

"I didn’t steal anything. Is your machine malfunctioning? Or could it have reacted to other materials I’m carrying?"

"Impossible. This type of system only responds to raw stones. Please cooperate with us and allow the inspection."

A crowd of guests and jade sculptors had gathered, pointing fingers and murmuring among themselves.

"I just remembered—she’s Beiji’s jade sculptor, Ning Yichu... A while ago, didn’t she get into an argument with Herman? He said she bullied him..."

"She looks presentable enough, but who knew she’d stoop to such petty, dishonorable actions? Has Beiji Group run out of jade sculptors? Sending someone like her to represent them at exhibitions..."

"I’ve seen her works before. I don’t think she’s the kind of person to do something like this—maybe it’s just a misunderstanding."

"..."

Andy cast a contemptuous glance at Ning Yichu before sternly adding, "Miss, please comply with our request, or we will resort to coercive measures!"

Ning Yichu grew increasingly dissatisfied with her attitude and replied coldly, "I was invited to participate in this exhibition, and you accuse me of theft simply based on an alarm? If you fail to find any raw stones on me, I demand a formal apology!"