Imperial Treasure
Chapter 326 - 233 Double Act?

Chapter 326: Chapter 233 Double Act?

It seemed as if the person on the other side of the phone had heard him as a voice chimed in.

"Eighty-five million."

Crisp, direct—eighty-five million! A direct jolt of five million more!

The tycoon gasped in shock, cursing under his breath as Elder Tang and others were floored...

The owner of Purple Sand Jewelry was too domineering!

The collapse of all three parties was swift, when suddenly someone spoke up, "Then I’ll add another five million, ninety million."

Sui Yi turned to see it was Zou Xueqin.

This person...

"Ninety-two million"—this voice was clearly not the deep, magnetic one from the phone, but that of an elderly man; the grey-clad elder with his hands clasped behind his back, smiled gently, "I really fancy this jade, and I like it very much. I hope you don’t mind me jumping in."

Mind? Of course, they minded, but they couldn’t complain since everyone had the right...

It seemed there was a pause from the other side of the phone, as if considering the price or pondering who had spoken...

Seizing this moment of silence, Sui Yi slowly said, "I plan to keep half of each piece of jade and will not sell them."

This left everyone astonished, and the wealthy man puzzledly asked, "Miss, are you keeping half for yourself?"

If a normal girl really couldn’t bear to part with it, it would probably be enough to keep a small portion, yet she was keeping so much at once—that’s worth tens of millions...

To the curiosity of the crowd, Sui Yi simply replied, "The store needs it..."

"Does your family also run a jewelry store? But then why sell it?" Like everyone else, Hu Lin had subconsciously assumed Sui Yi was a wealthy second-generation, and so he asked instinctively...

Sui Yi glanced at him, "Short on money."

Of course, she was short on money—did that even need to be asked?

Pfft, the crowd burst into laughter, even the two elders couldn’t help but smile wryly, "The young lady is quite charming..."

Charming, Elder Tang and the others grinned. The praise from the wealthy old gentleman was indeed charming.

It was clear Sui Yi was set on her decision, and the wealthy individuals present had no choice but to change their strategy—for half of it...

"Since it’s half, then I’ll bid forty million," Zou Xueqin said with a light laugh, watching Sui Yi, "Miss Sui has such good fortune today. I also wish to share in your joy..."

It likely carried a suggestion of seeking a connection, especially since it was he who had led Sui Yi and others to Goat Head Freak’s place...

Because of this, even though they sensed his insincerity, Elder Tang and others didn’t react with hostility.

However, Sui Yi was clearly not one to play coy; she coolly and elegantly responded, "Then you might as well go and touch it, no charge."

Pfft!

Everyone sprayed laughter again.

Zou Xueqin’s mouth twitched, momentarily at a loss for words.

Just then, the door was pushed open and a man strode in...

That presence felt familiar, and his face made Elder Tang and the others roll their eyes. Xinjiang must be really small indeed for it to be this man again!

Xiao Xianting—the appearance of this man made the two elderly smile slightly, while the expressions of everyone else... seemed to recognize him.

Zou Xueqin frowned—it was him again! How did he get the news so quickly...

"Mr. Xiao, you got here quite quickly," the man in the Zhongshan suit said with a smile.

Mr. Xiao, a term of commendation and affection from elder gentlemen in Hong Kong for some younger, successful individuals.

Xiao Xianting nodded politely to both men upon arriving, "Uncle Li, Elder Jiang, long time no see."

The man in gray was Uncle Li, and the Zhongshan suit was Elder Jiang. Both elders nodded with a smile, with Uncle Li saying, "It seems you have a keen interest in expanding into the jewelry industry and you’re set on these two pieces of jade. So, we won’t get involved.."

Xiao Xianting raised an eyebrow and nodded firmly, "Thank you."

Not a hint of hesitation in delay!

So straightforward it was exasperating, both elders were taken aback but then laughed, and as they laughed, Xiao Xianting looked at Sui Yi, "Only selling half?"

"Mhm."

"What if I offer one hundred million to buy it all?"

One hundred million!!

What a generous bid...

Zou Xueqin’s face turned a shade darker.

Sui Yi could feel the powerful aura of the tall man before her bearing down on her...

Others thought to themselves that if it were them, they would’ve sold it instantly, and this girl should as well...

"No."

Just a no.

Xiao Xianting frowned, clearly someone who’d seldom been refused. After all, few could resist his assertiveness and money, and even if someone could, he would have anticipated it and prepared means to make refusal impossible. Yet this girl he’d only encountered a few times was an unexpected exception—and somehow expected.

He looked at her once more, his eyes glinting with icy fragments, and said coolly, "Then half, forty-five million."

Only forty-five million for half!

Down by five million.

Zou Xueqin squinted his eyes and smiled, "Mr. Xiao is as generous as ever. However, Hengyuan Jewelry is also in dire need of these two pieces of jade, so... forty-seven million."

"Forty-eight million," Xiao Xianting stated coldly.

"Forty-nine million," Zou Xueqin continued with a smile.

"Fifty million."

"Fifty-one million," Zou Xueqin seemed determined to go head-to-head with Xiao Xianting.

Almost everyone there knew about the rift between these two, even clearer than Elder Tang and the others, and seeing this, they understood that Zou Xueqin definitely wanted to drive the price up—at the very least, she couldn’t let Xiao Xianting get the jade easily.

So...

"Excuse me for interrupting, but our Purple Sand Store bids fifty-five million," the manager finally found a chance to speak.

He was still holding a cellphone in his hand.

Clearly, the order had just come from the boss.

Fifty-five million, and that’s only half?

Zou Xueqin glanced at Xiao Xianting, her eyes contemplating for a moment, seemingly waiting for something from him...

"Half and yet bidding fifty-five million?" Xiao Xianting glanced at the manager with a tone of disdain, as if the bid did not meet his valuation.

And clearly, Xiao Xianting had given up.

Seeing this, Zou Xueqin smiled and said, "Purple Sand Jewelry has deep pockets. Congratulations."

Is this a done deal?

The manager breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and smiled towards Sui Yi, "Miss Sui, what do you think... "

"Very good," Sui Yi nodded, glanced at Xiao Xianting, and added, "Thank you for your support."

Xiao Xianting also looked back at her and replied indifferently, "You’re welcome," leaving everyone dumbfounded, only to see him turn to the manager and say, "Well done."

The manager chuckled shyly, "You flatter me, boss..." However, he couldn’t help but steal a glance at Sui Yi, wondering how the girl had figured out that he was in cahoots with the boss.

Pfft!

Someone spit out their drink.

The boss? Elder Jiang and Elder Li were also astonished, and Zou Xueqin almost spat out blood.

Fuck! These two are in cahoots!

But wait, that sound from the phone earlier...

Thinking back, it seemed he had said, "Half and yet bidding fifty-five million?" followed by, "Well done."

Such great acting! Surely the change in the voice on the phone was deliberate, or else how could Zou Xueqin not recognize it?

This was undoubtedly a scripted play!

"I had a cold before, now it’s better, is that not okay?" Xiao Xianting’s words caused Elder Tang and the others to mentally dress him in a fox fur coat...

Zou Xueqin obviously had an impressive tolerance, maintaining her composure after being played and still wearing a smile, "I didn’t know Mr. Xiao was the owner of Purple Sand, I wonder when it changed hands... Having entered the jewelry industry for only half a year, and already so formidable, it’s quite alarming for us."

This statement raised the alert among many local jewelers present; if someone silently swallowed up a large jewelry company like Purple Sand, this Xiao Xianting was too terrifying...

"Who said it changed hands..." Xiao Xianting had already walked over to examine the two pieces of jade, tossing out a comment, "It’s been mine from the start."

Twisting the knife further!

Zou Xueqin fell silent for a moment, then smiled and took her leave, her steps a bit hastened.

The other jewelers also became mired in shock, unable to extricate themselves...

"A formidable junior," Uncle Li sighed softly.

"Even if he’s formidable, he still has some old ties to your Li Family, and as for business, there are no conflicts. Besides, now that he’s entering the jewelry market, it is good news for your Li Family’s apparel business..." Elder Jiang said idly.

"It is precisely because of this that I’m worried... There are always talented individuals in every generation, a pity it’s not someone from our own family," Uncle Li lamented, feeling that just one Xiao Sheng was enough to trample them...

Perhaps not even many years would be needed.

Xiao Xianting originally worked in the electronics industry; later on, the industry’s growth was exceptionally good, nearly monopolizing Jiangdu’s electronics. For some reason, news then broke that he had transferred a large sum of capital; using one’s toes to think, it was obvious this renowned wolf of Jiangdu was looking for his next prey...

Heads of industries such as apparel and catering all had their concerns, but no one expected him to target the newly thriving jewelry business...

Initially, most people were not optimistic about it because this industry not only needed a large capital investment but also required extensive connections to ensure the supply of raw materials, as well as established sales relationships... It was even more heart-stopping than typical industries. The wolf of the Xiao family had set his sights on such a big piece of meat, and it was uncertain if he could swallow it...

Half a year had passed without any news from him, leading to speculations of a failed investment, but no one expected that he had already quietly kicked off a roaring success in Xinjiang!

Purple Sand Jewelry was one of the jewelry giants in Urumqi...

It was expected that his recent mass purchase of rough stones and jade meant that he intended to extend the Purple Sand brand to Jiangdu...

With the scale established and having successfully diverted attention, he avoided the local jewelry giants of Jiangdu. Now returning to his roots with a solid background, there’s no more power in his homeland to stop him!

Such a brilliant move!

The two discussed softly to the side, unaware that Sui Yi, who wasn’t far away, heard their conversation clearly, her eyebrows slightly raised. If that was so... then he would be a competitor to her as well.

Having such a competitor didn’t seem like good news.

And she had sold the jade to her own competitor...

After giving it some thought, Sui Yi simply smiled lightly.

"Does Miss Sui regret it?" Xiao Xianting, catching a glimpse of Sui Yi’s brief smile, asked softly.

He really was sensitive.

"Not at all," Sui Yi replied.

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