Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 655 - 424: Testing the Ability to Withstand Pressure_1

Chapter 655: Chapter 424: Testing the Ability to Withstand Pressure_1

At the jewelry appraisal event, that rare blue diamond was highly sought after, and many top-tier clients who had been wavering seemed ready to take a chance this time.

Although Feng Yi didn’t make an appearance, the discussions about him were plentiful.

Even those who were originally uninterested in diamonds actually felt the benefits it could bring and were very tempted.

After the appraisal event, at a private dinner.

"We can try talking to Feng Yi again, up the price!"

"It’s not that we don’t want to talk, but that kid is holed up at home and won’t come out."

"Since the kid won’t come out, let’s go to him!"

"He’s already announced that he’s secluding himself to write a report. If we go looking for him and disturb his work, it’ll backfire."

"We can choose to visit him after he finishes his work report. I know an expert who can keep an eye on his movements."

"Not make an appointment in advance?"

"If we make an appointment in advance, that kid will definitely find an excuse. No appointments! We’ll just show up at his door!"

"That... That’s too presumptuous."

It didn’t match their usual social etiquette and it was beneath their station.

But the thought of that blue diamond that could bring enormous benefits made them restless.

"Hmm, of course, we won’t recklessly go there. I have a house by Cui Lake as well. We could have a gathering and just happen to walk by his place. As a junior, if we invite him to chat and have afternoon tea, to discuss dreams and offer some guidance, could he really refuse us?" said a property and media tycoon, puffing on a cigarette.

In the private room, behind a haze of smoke, pairs of eyes as indifferent and fierce as wolves seemed to pierce through the smoke, staring at prey in the distance.

Feng Yi, do you really think that by releasing that raw diamond, you’ll have nothing to worry about?

This is actually a very wrong move!

Can you really withstand the enthusiasm of these top-tier clients?

Can you withstand the pressure that’s closing in?

This world, alas, is full of things that go against one’s wishes.

Sometimes, even if you don’t want to move, you’re still swept along towards a direction you never chose.

"This time, let’s test his ability to withstand pressure!"

The exhibition for the appraisal event didn’t end in just one day.

It would also open to others afterward, such as various gemstone design and related associations, as well as cooperating universities.

Students majoring in jewelry design or material sciences would be organized to visit, but the later groups would have very limited items on display.

They wouldn’t be able to see the blue diamond in person, only photographs and videos, and learn about the design concepts and techniques of top luxury brands.

The jewelry designers were all envious.

What would they design if given this raw stone? What would be the theme of the design? How many pieces to cut it into? What would be the largest weight? The smallest? What kind of cut?

It became a topic of discussion in the industry.

And the blue diamond that sparked these discussions wasn’t returned immediately after the appraisal event because many top clients expressed their wish to take a closer look.

Feng Yi was in no hurry. Before his report was finished, the item could stay with the old chairman. After all, he could just ask whoever borrowed it to return it. This pressure was transferred to the old chairman.

With Old Man Feng in charge of it, other clients wanting to take a look would have to approach him.

During the period Feng Yi was rushing to complete his task report, he even received a message from his cousin’s mother.

But she said that Feng Yi should focus on his report for now, and she’d visit after it was finished.

Feng Yi, of course, welcomed his cousin’s mother and knew what she was coming for.

During a meal, Feng Yi mentioned his cousin’s mother to the butler.

He asked the butler, "Does my cousin’s mother know these secrets?"

The butler indifferently replied, "I’m not sure. However, I suspect that even if they do know, they wouldn’t know much."

"Has my cousin’s mother ever lived in this house?" Feng Yi asked again.

"No," said the butler.

Feng Yi had his answer.

Regardless, although he had never formally met her, he had communicated with his cousin’s mother before, and when the museum opened, she had even sent a congratulatory gift.

So far, it seemed that his cousin’s mother, like his cousin’s father, had a fairly positive attitude towards him.

The brief mealtime ended, and he continued with his report.

Many people didn’t understand why Feng Yi made such a big deal out of writing a task report.

Because they didn’t know—

I have to prove to the Unified Insurance Bureau that my trip to the rainforest wasn’t for leisure; it was for a survey!

All the evidence is in the work report!

Prove that I’m not neglecting my duties!

So, it must be treated with the utmost seriousness.

Oh, the pressure!

I just fear that I might slip up at any moment!

But as long as I get through this, the next time there is an internal expert rank evaluation in the Unified Insurance Bureau, I’m likely to score higher in the comprehensive assessment.

If my authority is increased, next time I could access the bureau’s higher-level databases.

After spending a few more days, Feng Yi finally completed the task report and submitted it, feeling a weight lifted off his shoulders!

Food tasted better, and sleep came easier.

After resting for two days, Feng Yi welcomed his cousin’s mother.

She was about the same age as the elder of the Feng Family in Yang City, but her presence and state were on an entirely different level.

Under Old Man Feng’s control and suppression, the elder lived apprehensively and was only gradually gaining power.

But his cousin’s mother was different. She had been in charge of a group early on, and what she controlled was a giant that really fought in international business—her spirit and bearing were incomparable to the elder.

Today, her attire wasn’t as domineering as seen on the news, but more approachable and casual.