Chapter 118 The Zhou family’s attitude actually represents the attitude of the higher-ups
Chen Jinyue solemnly promised, "Don't worry, I absolutely won't do that."
She had never thought of exchanging money and feeling her way forward before, let alone now.
She loves money, but she also has a bottom line.
Professor Zhou specially invited her to have morning tea just to get this promise. Now that her wish has come true, she feels relieved.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Professor Zhou took her to the airport in his private car.
Professor Yan had already arrived at the airport, and the teacher and student returned to the provincial capital together.
Zhou Yichuan will not go there for the time being.
Maybe there were still follow-up matters to be dealt with in Baozhai, so Chen Jinyue didn't ask any more questions.
…
The plane landed.
Chen Jinyue followed Professor Yan directly back to his home.
When the master's wife learned that she was coming, she started preparing in the kitchen early.
She was really happy for Chen Jinyue from the bottom of her heart. The girl had experienced many setbacks, but fortunately she met a noble person, and her career will surely flourish in the future.
It can be said that after all the suffering comes happiness.
At the dinner table, she enthusiastically but restrainedly inquired about Chen Jinyue's situation in the capital.
Chen Jinyue knew that she was concerned, so he left out some things that were difficult to say and only told her the key points.
For example, Professor Zhou admires her very much.
She asked Zhou Yanhe to take care of her business.
He also introduced her to a female boss...
"Okay, okay! This is a good thing! You should go to a big city to develop in the future. It's not that small places are bad, it's that small places treat you badly. And you, a girl, shouldn't be trapped in a small county town!"
"Master's wife is right. I also plan to settle down in the provincial capital in the future." Chen Jinyue said.
The Master's wife was delighted. "Really?! That's great! If you need any help, just ask. We'll help as much as we can!"
Professor Yan understands his wife the best, and this is to help him promise to lend money.
He was a little amused and reluctantly reminded, "Don't underestimate her. Jin Yue's current ability is better than her teacher's."
The master's wife turned to look at Chen Jinyue, shocked and incredulous.
"Teacher, you're joking, but settling down here is possible for now. Thank you for your kindness, madam." Chen Jinyue felt a little embarrassed, but still affirmed Professor Yan's words.
The master's wife happily praised Chen Jinyue again.
Unlike the serious Professor Yan, she uses an encouraging teaching method and speaks gently, warmly and powerfully.
Chen Jinyue felt very comfortable chatting with her.
After dinner, Chen Jinyue used his bag as a cover and took out a small box from the courtyard.
"Teacher, this is for..."
Under Professor Yan's cold gaze, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue and said, "See if you like it."
Professor Yan was slightly excited when he saw the exquisite box on the table. This girl said that it was better than any other box at the auction, which really piqued his interest. But he still gave a reminder before opening it.
"Let me make it clear first, I don't want anything for free."
"Okay, take the money. I won't refuse any amount you give me."
"There's not much, don't even think about it."
“…”
Chen Jinyue smiled, watched him adjust his glasses, and carefully opened his glasses with both hands.
The next second, the pupils contracted slightly.
It is a golden phoenix hairpin.
The shape of a phoenix with its tail raised and wings flapping, and its feet stepping on auspicious clouds.
The filigree technique involves pulling gold and silver into thin threads, then winding them, pinching patterns, filling them with silk, piling them up... and finally weaving them into the desired shape.
Three-dimensional filigree works are more difficult and test the skill of the craftsman.
He did not act rashly. He took out his identification tools, put on white gloves, and then gently took out the phoenix hairpin.
"So beautiful! This craftsmanship is so much more advanced than the ones we saw yesterday..."
Chen Jinyue's reaction was predictable, but he didn't expect a teacher to be a teacher after all. He looked at it excitedly for a while, then suddenly asked, "The phoenix with its wings spread out is so majestic and solemn. It should be a complete set, right?"
Chen Jinyue paused, "Really? But I only have one."
Professor Yan felt very sorry, but soon the businessman took over and said, "If it's just one, its value will depreciate."
Chen Jinyue nodded in agreement, "That's natural."
Professor Yan examined it carefully for a moment and then stated the price, "Twelve million, can you give it to me?"
Chen Jinyue, “???”
"This set is incomplete, it's a defective product. Are you asking too much?"
"Incomplete doesn't mean defective. This piece is perfectly complete. Even if it were auctioned, it wouldn't fetch a lower price than this. You didn't auction it, but left it to me instead. You're already losing out."
“…”
Chen Jinyue looked at him, and the word "stay" he said was very vivid.
Except for You Baozhai and Professor Zhou, no one knew that all the items for the second auction were provided by her.
She thought that Professor Yan only had her things and didn't know that they were all hers. Now it seems that this is not the case?
"Teacher, aren't you curious why I have so many antiques?" She suddenly changed her tone.
Professor Yan paused, looked up at her tentative expression, and smiled, "What's wrong with being curious?"
He was curious at first, after all, she gave the old man a lot of money.
It was impossible for a family to go bankrupt while owning so many precious antiques. So he had known for a long time that her things were not heirlooms, but he had only chosen to help her suppress the debt.
Last night's auction made him feel like things were out of control.
This is no longer a small matter.
He didn't sleep all night.
I began to reflect on whether I was right to allow her behavior in the beginning.
The conclusion was simple: he didn't know the power of the person behind her, and he had no right to persuade her not to seek the skin of a tiger. After all, he couldn't help others out of trouble, so he had no right to instruct others on their decisions.
At this point, he could only remind her, "You won't tell others anything just because they're curious, and I don't ask you to tell others anything either. A secret isn't a secret if it's known to another person."
"Teacher, I trust your judgment. Since you've chosen this path, you've already figured out how to proceed."
"The current result is good. The Zhou family's attitude actually represents the attitude of the higher-ups. As long as you don't break the law, they will support you."
"But you must grasp the right degree..."
Chen Jinyue was touched.
All guesses are not as good as a single affirmation from someone you trust, "I understand. Thank you, teacher!"
Next, the two of them went through a fierce bargaining and set the price at 11 million.
Professor Yan was afraid that she would be cunning and refused to accept the money, so he paid her on the spot.
…
After seeing Chen Jinyue off, Professor Yan couldn't wait to pull his wife to admire the phoenix hairpin together. He praised it endlessly and praised it as unparalleled.
The master's wife also understood. Anyway, this thing is very good and very expensive.
She seized the opportunity to ask, "Have you treated them unfairly? You can't take advantage of your own students!"
Professor Yan paused and said, "It took up a little bit..."
He explained the whole story in detail.
He never took advantage of others on his own initiative.
Even people wanted to give it to them at first.
She had given gifts to both Old Man Qian and Professor Zhou, and Professor Zhou's gifts were even more expensive...
As a married couple for decades, the master's wife listened to his explanation and of course understood his intentions. He was trying to convince him in various ways.
"It's okay. She also wants to express her feelings. It's okay for you to accept it appropriately." She said softly, affirming him positively.
Professor Yan was happy. The couple chatted for a while, and then his wife prepared to wash up.
Two minutes after entering the bathroom, she suddenly ran out with a serious expression.
"Old Yan! You're done! It seems like you've taken more than just a little advantage of others!"
“???”
Professor Yan followed her into the bathroom in a daze.
There was a huge box on the spacious sink.
When he opened it, there was a complete set of gold jewelry inside, including the phoenix hairpin in his hand, exactly seven pieces.
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