Chapter 107: Testing, Acquiescence
Inside the mother-of-pearl box was a piece of velvet, on which was placed an exquisite ornament.
"The Jade Sleeping Beast?"
It is high-quality green jade and has great collection value.
The statue is in a static, recumbent position, with a relaxed expression, which is very appealing. The whole body is plain and without any patterns, which is quite reminiscent of the style of the Western Zhou Dynasty...
But even so, this ornament is not as valuable as the mother-of-pearl box!
What is this girl thinking?
Chen Jinyue met the disappointed and puzzled looks around him with a simple yet sincere smile. "Yes, it's the Jade Reclining Ox. The Jade Ox symbolizes good fortune, wealth, and hard work. The reclining position is culturally seen as the perfect combination of strength and harmony, symbolizing peace and stability."
"Professor Zhou's Chinese zodiac sign is Ox. I think this blessing and its meaning are best suited for you."
“…”
Everyone was a little surprised.
It feels like this is how it is.
But it seems that this is not the case.
Even if your intention is good, you can't put it in such a precious box.
I feel like I can't tell the priority.
Besides, she didn't answer the question just now...
Professor Yan looked at his student with some confusion, bewildered by her roundabout ways.
Only Professor Zhou's eyes suddenly understood.
This girl was really beyond his expectations, she was so insightful and bold.
He laughed cheerfully, "Great! I love this gift. You're so thoughtful!"
Chen Jinyue smiled and said, "As long as you like it."
"Come to the capital more often in the future. If you need anything for business, look for Xiaochuan. If he's of no use to you, look for his second brother."
“???”
Zhou Yichuan feigned dissatisfaction and looked at his grandfather, "What do you mean I'm useless? My second brother is more useful than me?"
Zhou Yanhe was standing aside eating melons, and was shocked when he heard his grandfather say this.
But seeing his younger brother, who was "born with a blade in his mouth", being humiliated, he was in a good mood.
"Grandpa is still thoughtful."
As he spoke, he politely stepped forward and extended his hand to greet Chen Jinyue, "Hello, Zhou Yanhe."
Chen Jinyue was very happy with Mr. Zhou's reaction, but looking at Zhou Yichuan, the legendary golden thigh, he felt a little embarrassed. He tried to remain calm and reached out to shake his hand.
"Hello, Chen Jinyue, please take care of me."
"Let's keep in touch later."
The Zhou family is particularly respectful and obedient to the old man.
After that, he was very friendly to Chen Jinyue.
This attitude was seen and remembered by others. It must be extraordinary that this girl could win the favor of the Zhou family.
Next, the birthday person will speak, followed by blessings from his or her children and grandchildren, and then the banquet will begin.
Throughout the birthday party, Professor Zhou took great care of Chen Jinyue.
This made Chen Jinyue feel more confident that his actions were paving the way for himself, and it seemed that he really acquiesced.
That's right.
Chen Jinyue used the box to hold the gift as a test.
The more she thought about it last night, the more she felt something was wrong.
Professor Zhou was obviously not curious about what she had and did not ask about it, but when he heard that she was going to sell something, he actually went to Youbaozhai early to wait.
When she first took out the lacquerware, she was calm and composed, as if she was sure that she had something better.
Later, when he saw her take out so many antiques at once, he was also surprised, but more of a delighted one, and not as incredulous as the two appraisers.
Had he been waiting for her to bring out these things?
Maybe he's not the only one waiting?
She went to the provincial capital and produced large quantities of things, and her reputation spread to the capital. How could the country not pay attention?
Chen Jinyue was horrified when he thought about it carefully.
I tossed and turned and couldn't sleep.
In the second half of the night, I suddenly understood and felt relieved.
They found out but did nothing, and even allowed Zhou Yichuan to help her clean up the mess everywhere. It was clearly their tacit approval.
This guess was confirmed, and her tense nerves gradually relaxed.
She also began to wonder whether she should express her gratitude for this green light.
…
Night falls.
The guests gradually dispersed.
Professor Zhou invited Professor Yan and Chen Jinyue to have tea.
Professor Yan was a little jealous. "You want to keep this girl, and I'm just a by-product, right?"
He could see that Mr. Zhou was very fond of Chen Jinyue.
He was very happy for her.
"How could that be? If you hadn't brought up such a good student, I wouldn't be able to show him off today!" Professor Zhou said in denial, but his meaning was affirmative.
Professor Yan pretended to sigh, "Alas, I am redundant after all."
Chen Jinyue smiled and tried to smooth things over. "Teacher, Professor Zhou was just joking. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had the chance to enter the industry."
Professor Yan felt relieved. "Then it's a deal. I want an invitation to your auction, too!"
He had just heard about the addition of an auction at the banquet.
This is a precedent that has never been set in Youbaozhai.
He was curious about those things.
"Of course." Chen Jinyue promised, and then said, "And I've already prepared a gift for you, don't worry."
Professor Yan thought of the lacquer box he had just seen and stopped joking. "That's not necessary. I just wanted to open my eyes. If I really accepted something that expensive from you, it would be bribery."
Professor Zhou was unhappy. "Are you implying that I accepted bribes, old man?"
Professor Yan immediately realized, "No, no, how can I be the same as you? I'm still working..."
Chen Jinyue found it a little funny to see his serious teacher acting like a child in front of Professor Zhou.
Professor Yan quickly interrupted and asked Chen Jinyue if he had any other plans.
Would you like to sit here?
Of course Chen Jinyue would not refuse, "Okay..."
Before he could finish his words, there was a familiar knock on the door.
“Bang, bang, bang!”
The voice was a little hurried.
It came from the Space-Time Exchange.
The smile on Chen Jinyue's face paused, and the promise on the tip of his tongue changed.
"But I suddenly remembered that the factory manager just called me about something urgent, and I haven't called him back yet!"
“…”
Professor Yan didn't expect her to refuse. It was obvious that Mr. Zhou admired her, and it would be very ignorant for her to refuse now.
He frowned, trying to gently remind her, "It's already evening. What's so urgent? Why don't you call him back and tell him to deal with it tomorrow?"
Chen Jinyue hesitated for a few seconds. "I can't do that. I have something very important to tell you. Professor Zhou, I'm really sorry. I'll apologize to you and the teacher separately another day..."
"It's a small matter! Go ahead, young people should focus on their careers!"
Professor Zhou smiled and was very understanding. "Unlike that useless kid in my family..."
Zhou Yichuan just came out and heard his old man scolding him again. He was used to it, so he just asked Chen Jinyue without changing his expression.
"I send you?"
"No need, Jiang Zixing is waiting for me outside."
After Chen Jinyue walked out, Old Man Zhou's slightly narrowed eyes fell on Zhou Yichuan, "Her people are the only ones running the factory in the provincial capital, and none of your people are involved?"
Zhou Yichuan said casually, "I'm just a loser, can you count on me?"
Professor Zhou's face changed, he picked up his crutch and wanted to hit someone, saying that he was useless and he was still proud, right?
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