Chapter 121 Ten Thousand Taels

The master's eyes were completely attracted by the jade in front of him, and he didn't pay any attention to anyone else.

Such precious stone should be treated with care. Holding the chisel in his hand, he suddenly hesitated. If he used too much force and damaged the raw material, it would be his fault.

When the other bosses saw the old master's reaction, they immediately gathered around him, staring at him intently with more than a dozen pairs of eyes, their gazes so hot that they could burn a hole in the stone.

Old Chen was even more incredulous. The excitement he had just felt when he unearthed the jade disappeared in an instant.

"Is this real jade?" someone at the scene questioned.

The old master glared at the boss who was speaking and said, "This is top-grade jade material. It looks so shiny. Once it is polished, it will definitely be a top-grade jade artifact."

The professionalism of the master chef at Shenxianju is beyond doubt, and everyone slowly accepted the result amid shock.

"I really didn't expect that they would actually produce a good piece of material."

Some people who like to get involved even asked, "Master, how much do you think this material is worth?"

The old master pondered for a moment and said, "This piece of raw material is worth at least 10,000 taels of silver. If it is polished, its value will be hard to estimate."

Everyone can imagine that the raw materials alone are already so expensive. If they are carefully polished, they can be sold for 20,000 taels.

Lin Xi was very proud and walked to Lao Chen. "Boss Chen, you haven't forgotten the bet we made before. Whoever's material is more valuable wins. According to the rules, the shop under your name belongs to me from now on."

Old Chen could only feel cold sweat breaking out on his body. God knows he was just joking when he said those things, he never thought that he would actually lose.

Originally he just wanted to cheat someone out of some tea money, but now he has to spend all his life savings on it.

Others had not anticipated this situation. They patted Lao Chen on the shoulder, looking like they were enjoying a good show. “Lao Chen, there are some things you can’t just say. Look at this. What are we going to do?”

Old Chen was also having a headache. Where did this woman come from? She actually picked out a stone containing jade.

"You guys, could it be that you are teaming up with Shenxianju to cheat me?" The more Old Chen thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.

He has been gambling on stones in Shenxianju for five or six years, and has never seen such good stones.

"This must be the reason. You did it on purpose, all on purpose!" Old Chen's words became more and more intense.

The staff of Shenxianju couldn't stand it any longer. "Boss Chen, you are flattering our Shenxianju. We have been operating with integrity for so many years, and we have no connection with the capital."

Old Chen was stunned, and probably realized that what he said was a bit outrageous, so he quickly said, "I wonder if this lady..."

Lin Xi said, "Madam Linglong."

"Yes, is this really Madam Linglong's first time in Xucheng?" Old Chen asked persistently.

"Boss Chen," Feng Miao said in a cold voice. "Are you planning to default on your debt?"

"That won't do," Lin Xi quickly jumped out, "Business is all about keeping one's word. Could it be that the bosses in Xucheng are all untrustworthy in business and deny their words the moment they turn around? If that's true, it really opens my eyes."

Many people around blushed after hearing what Lin Xi said, but more people felt that they were completely implicated by Lao Chen.

"Old Chen, you have to admit what you said. We all heard it." said a boss.

Old Chen really wanted to punch that man in the face. What was he saying? These were all the shops. Was he really going to leave him with nothing for the rest of his life?

"Shut up, what does this have to do with you?" Old Chen scolded.

Lin Xi's eyes were stern. "What do you mean? Do you think my wife is easy to bully just because she's a woman? To be honest, we didn't start this matter. It was you, Boss Chen, who started it. We were not happy, and you were not happy either. Now that you've lost, you want to turn your face and deny it. That's too much."

Old Chen was speechless after hearing Lin Xi's words.

"Forget it. If you really don't want to give it to me, what else can I do? It's you, Mr. Chen, who is losing face, not me." Mrs. Linglong said.

When everyone heard this, they thought that Madam Linglong was not going to pursue the matter any further?

"Madam," Xiao Yongyan, who had been standing aside without any sense of presence, suddenly spoke up, "There are witnesses and evidence in this matter. Why don't we go to the government to have a judgement?"

When Old Chen heard this, his scalp went numb.

They have lived here for a long time, so they naturally know how powerful the governor of Xucheng is. That man is fair and strict, and will definitely stand by the right side rather than his relatives.

If he brings the matter before the prefect, he will definitely be in trouble.

"You, you are trying to push me into a dead end!" Old Chen said fiercely.

Feng Miao didn't move and just looked at him steadily, but Lao Chen himself began to feel guilty again.

"Madam Linglong, I didn't know you were an expert in jade. It's my fault." Old Chen's tone suddenly became flattering. "What I said just now was just a joke. Don't take it seriously."

"You just said it's not worth it? That boss Chen underestimated me. If I lose now, can I not give you the ten taels of silver?" Feng Miao didn't wait for Lao Chen to answer, "I guess it's impossible."

Old Chen was even more embarrassed by these words, "Okay, I admit defeat. No matter how wrong I am, it's all my fault. You decide what to do."

Old Chen secretly blamed himself for being careless. How could a woman who could make a name for herself in the business world be someone who was easy to bully?

"Madam, in my opinion, this guy clearly doesn't want to give the shop. We have to make him bleed heavily this time." Lin Xi said deliberately angrily.

The other bosses felt more and more that this woman was indeed not someone to be trifled with, and none of them dared to stand up and speak for Lao Chen.

"In that case, Boss Chen, I will sell you that piece of jade for 12,000 taels of silver. If you accept it, I will pretend that I have nothing to do with the shop." Feng Miao quickly understood Lin Xi's words and said.

It is actually quite worthwhile to exchange ten thousand taels of silver for my own shop.

He was afraid that his family would have objections if he just took out 12,000 taels of cash all at once, so Old Chen was hesitant and did not dare to agree.

The other bosses patted Lao Chen on the shoulder and said, "Just give it. It's not like you can't afford the ten thousand taels. You can always earn it back by taking the material back. Madam Linglong is giving you a way out. Don't insist on it."

The raw material was worth exactly 10,000 taels, and Madam Linglong sold it to Lao Chen, but Lao Chen actually made no loss at all.

Mrs. Linglong got the benefit, and Lao Chen also fulfilled his bet in disguise.

What a wonderful person.

The bosses present all immediately gave a much higher evaluation of Mrs. Linglong. Linglong, Linglong, lives up to her name.

After everyone's persuasion, Lao Chen ordered someone to bring 12,000 taels of cash to Feng Miao.

The three men took the cash, turned around and left without leaving a trace.

After leaving Shenxianju, the three returned to their residence. Feng Miao took off his cloak and immediately knelt down in front of Xiao Yongyan and Lin Xi, "Young Master, Young Madam, what should I do next?"