This young lady of the Zheng family is quite famous in Liyue Harbor.
Of course, I mean the kind of bad reputation.
Legend has it that this eldest daughter of the Zheng family was extremely unruly. If the maids in the house were not careful, they would be scolded by her. The servants, on the other hand, would basically have to take a detour whenever they heard her voice, otherwise, no matter what the reason, they would be scolded.
Didn't you see that all the servants who followed them out had mournful faces, like they'd lost their mothers...?
According to some busybodies, this young lady managed to utter a single, unbroken curse in a single day, putting even the most notorious street shrewish women to shame. In an instant, uncivilized behavior virtually vanished from the streets of Liyue Harbor. When the General Affairs Department learned of this, they quickly presented Miss Zheng with a plaque proclaiming her "Regional Civilized Image Ambassador," which was later secretly delivered back by the black-faced head of the Zheng family…
It's said that this young lady was almost engaged to the eldest son of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, who is also Xingqiu's older brother. However, Xingqiu's father wrote a letter overnight, announcing the marriage and throwing away gifts worth over 100,000 Mora...
Cough cough...
Fortunately, Jiang Mu didn't know about this, otherwise he would definitely have complained.
"My God, did the Zheng family rise to power through this failed marriage proposal? No wonder he's the head of the Zheng family; he easily accomplished what others couldn't..."
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"Jiang Mu, are you familiar with this rough stone?"
Watching Jiang Mu hammering and banging among a pile of stones, seemingly quite professional, Yan Fei asked curiously.
"Hmph..." Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu revealed a confident smile.
"Of course... I'm not familiar with it."
"Huh?" Yan Fei looked at Jiang Mu as if he were an idiot. "Then why did you make the bet with her? Isn't that just giving her money for nothing?"
Xingqiu, who was standing to the side, nodded repeatedly.
“Brother Jiang Mu, I know you’re eager to get this order, but you’re being too hasty. We can think of other ways first…”
"Relax." Jiang Mu waved his hand.
"Relax, didn't I tell you? I've had a special feeling for all kinds of stones since I was a child, and the higher the price of the stone, the stronger this feeling becomes."
"Of course I didn't say that!"
The crowd roared in anger.
Jiang Mu: "Hehe~"
"What does 'heh' mean?"
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"Mr. Wu, I'm counting on you this time."
"No problem," Wu Hu waved his hand.
"Although I haven't touched these stones for a long time, dealing with a few greenhorns and brats shouldn't be too difficult for me," Wu Hu chuckled, stroking his beard.
"Holy crap, what is this...?"
Someone in the crowd with sharp eyes recognized Wu Hu's identity.
"It's actually Wu Hu, the Stone King from back then!"
"What? Didn't this old guy retire a long time ago?"
"I guess he was persuaded to come out of retirement by the Zheng family. That old man is shameless..."
"Shh, keep your voice down. Since he was invited by the Zheng family, offending him is equivalent to offending the entire Zheng family." The person next to him said...
"Bro, thanks for reminding me..."
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Hearing the whispers among the crowd, Wu Hu merely gave a wicked smile.
"If it weren't for that esteemed person's request, who would cooperate with your little Zheng family..."
Despite a hint of disdain in his heart, Wu Hu still walked among the piles of rubble with a smile, his whole demeanor exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom, which truly intimidated many ignorant and intimidating individuals.
Zheng Shuang sneered as she watched Jiang Mu and his group actively making their selections.
"Go ahead and pick, I want to see how you'll cry later."
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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, both teams placed their chosen three stones in front of the crowd.
"I hope the one I chose isn't too bad..."
Yanfei prayed from the side.
Just now, Yan Fei couldn't stand Jiang Mu's aimless wandering around like a headless fly, so she directly helped him choose a piece.
"well--"
Jiang Mu had no choice but to comply. After all, he couldn't just tell anyone about his hanging, right...?
"Oh, you've arrived."
Zheng Shuang's face lit up with joy when she saw her "sugar daddy" arrive.
"Where are the stones you chose? Bring them out quickly."
Zheng Shuang urged.
"knew."
Jiang Mu waved his hand, and Xu Zheng behind him quickly directed the group to carry up the stone they had chosen. Everyone burst into laughter upon seeing this.
Why are you laughing?
Because the stones they carried out were all too... big.
Anyone who has dabbled in jade gambling knows that bigger isn't always better. On the contrary, sometimes surprisingly rare treasures can be found in small stones.
Picking only the biggest mistakes is a basic error that only newbies make...
"Hehe, let this old man take a look." Just as everyone was sighing, Wu Hu walked over with his hands behind his back.
After examining the three stones, Wu Hu clicked his tongue a few times.
"Young people, you shouldn't aim too high."
"The world of jade gambling is very murky. Young people, I advise you to be careful."
After uttering a veiled threat and warning, Wu Hu returned to the Zheng family group.
"Master Xu Fu, could you please find an experienced craftsman to help us cut this stone?"
Wu Hu cupped his hands in greeting to Xu Fu, who was standing to the side.
"Can."
Xu Fu nodded and smiled again.
"To ensure the fairness of the bet, I have specially invited Zhongli Keqing from the Hall of Rebirth to help us appraise the treasures that will emerge from the rough stones you two have chosen. What do you say?"
"A true gentleman who strolls around with his bird?"
Jiang Mu was stunned for a moment.
"It's actually Zhongli Guest Elder!" everyone exclaimed in surprise.
As everyone knows, Zhongli, the guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth, is renowned for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the customs and traditions of Liyue. He can also provide convincing explanations for some rare and precious treasures.
"I object!"
Just as everyone was getting excited about what they were about to see in a wonderful tasting, Zheng Shuang’s sharp voice rang out.
"Miss Zheng Shuang, is there something you're unhappy about?"
Xu Fu said with an unfriendly expression.
"Those two are in cahoots; I suspect you're cheating!"
"I have already signed a contract with Elder Zhongli," Xu Fu said with a smile. "The contract clearly stipulates that there will be no cover-up or fraud for any reason. Now you can rest assured, Miss Zheng."
“But…” Zheng Shuang was still somewhat reluctant.
"Hehe..." Wu Hu quickly pulled Zheng Shuang aside, "Since Steward Xu has said so, then we shall respectfully comply. I have long heard of Elder Zhongli's erudition, and this old man would also like to get to know such an outstanding young man..."
"young people……"
Jiang Mu almost burst out laughing.
"Alright then." Upon hearing this, Xu Fu didn't hesitate and called out to the rear.
"Guest Zhongli, please come out and take a look."
A moment later, the man appeared, walking with the steady gait of a retired old man.
Upon seeing Jiang Mu and Yan Fei present, Zhong Li raised an eyebrow.
"interesting."
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