Chapter 1390: Small Actions
This jade enthusiast has quite an eye. He pointed out that such a large mutton fat white jade piece, especially a mountain water jade, with its flawless and perfect color, can currently only be sourced in small quantities from Funiu.
This aligns with the Jansen family's understanding of Luohua. Ever since the two parties had a fallout, information about Luohua has been pouring in continuously. They even know that Luohua has been reducing the quantity of jade being released since more than a year ago.
After his appraisal, the jade enthusiast even expressed his willingness to pay three hundred thousand US dollars to buy the jade—he thought that such a fine piece was a waste in the hands of people who don't understand jade.
However, Jansen could not make any decisions regarding the jade; he could bring it over for appraisal, but the rightful owner was definitely his granddaughter.
"Sorry, that's impossible," Sofia bluntly shook her head, "Its value exceeds three hundred thousand US dollars."
She remembers clearly, when the African-American gave her the jade tower, he said it was "worth over" three hundred thousand US dollars.
"Indeed," the jade enthusiast nodded. He didn't intend to take advantage, only hoped for a reasonable discount since the Jansen family was not easy to fool. However, being an expert in the field, buying at market price would be a joke to him.
So he said, "If someone truly loves it, selling for five hundred thousand is possible... alright, at most three hundred and thirty thousand."
"I'm still very sorry," Sofia smiled at him, "This is a gift from a friend, and I wouldn't sell it even for five hundred thousand."
Upon hearing this, he felt relieved, as he never intended to pay more than four hundred thousand for the jade. Although the price of mutton fat white jade was rising, he was an enthusiast, not a gambler, so he smiled apologetically, "Alright, I was too hasty."
Chairman Jansen was quite displeased with his granddaughter's use of the word "friend," but since it was confirmed to be Luohua's doing, he didn't want to deepen any conflicts further and remained silent.
After three more days, Bai Rui Pharmaceuticals had no more negative news, and the stock price finally stabilized, even rebounding slightly. Sofia approached her grandfather, saying she wanted to visit Huaxia.
The Chairman decisively refused her request. To prevent her from this foolish idea, he even lowered his voice mysteriously, "Do you know, I recently received news that the owner of Luohua, the mysterious Feng, is left-handed."
Sofia blinked in confusion, "Then... what next?"
"The African-American who brought you back is also left-handed, using his left hand to shoot," Mr. Jansen said with a stern face, "Understand? The one controlling that wraith is Feng... yes, it's him!"
Then he opened a file on his computer, including seven to eight photos of Feng Jun, even including ID photos, "Take a look: height, physique, definitely not that African-American... We've even compared the eye distance, they're absolutely not the same person."
Obviously, as a pharmaceutical company Chairman, Jansen believed in science, so he concluded that makeup couldn't solve these issues, thus a wraith was the only explanation.
Sofia couldn't be certain her grandfather was wrong. When she was twelve, she began to see strange things with her eyes, but her family always thought it wasn't a good thing and focused on treatment, not encouraging her to learn anything about it.
Ultimately, however, she replied, "I feel like he's not a bad person."
The mutton fat white jade tower pendant swayed around her neck.
Chairman Jansen shook his head helplessly, "Let's wait a bit, we're currently negotiating with Luohua to learn cancer treatment methods. Once there's some progress, you can go without delay."
Sofia tilted her head in thought, eventually nodding reluctantly, thinking if her grandfather deceived her, she could go to Huaxia without notifying anyone once she's eighteen next month.
Jansen was not actually deceiving his granddaughter. Bai Rui was indeed trying to connect with Luohua, but very unfortunately, due to their poor performance earlier, not even Yu Zhiyuan wanted to interact with them much.
However, old Yu hadn't completely rejected them, just kept them hanging.
Thus, Bai Rui's project in Huaxia came to a halt again. A negotiator even hinted to the local government—were interested in a Cancer Care Center in Zhengyang City; if you could help connect us, our things would be easier to handle.
Upon hearing Zhengyang City, the locals were stressed, thinking that they had already filed complaints twice for them, how could they do it a third time?
So the third time, they talked it through, reaching out to Qi Wushi—not much choice as Yu Zhiyuan completely ignored them.
Having been disciplined by Feng Jun once, Qi Wushi was much more cautious, and hearing that it involved Luohua Manor, he directly refused.
Still, this guy isn't shrewd. Thinking back to Yang Yuxin's bidding, he said, "Don't just stare at the Yu Family—now Yang Yuxin is in Luohua Manor, her words carry more weight than the Yu Family."
His information was actually correct, but saying it out suggested trouble, not wanting Yang Yuxin to be peaceful.
Indeed, with some courage, they connected with the Second Elder of the Gu Family.
Second Elder Gu had previous favors, felt embarrassed to directly refuse, so privately checked with his sister-in-law.
Yang Yuxin heard it and immediately understood someone was trying to add fuel, as the Yu family had already led the front line, logically there shouldn't be anyone approaching her.
So she said, "Second brother, half of the cancer patients here are from confidential units, even recently, spies from the Mai Nation's intelligence agency came to steal medication, Bai Rui even secretly offered a bounty on Luohua's people, such matters, even if big brother..."
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"I understand," Second Master Gu was taken aback and hurriedly stopped her from continuing, "I don't know anything; I was just asking casually."
"It's not that simple," Yang Yuxin said lightly, "You'd better figure out who sent you to find me."
Second Master Gu wasn't a fool; he immediately reacted and spoke through gritted teeth, "Alright, I got it. Damn, such guts to plot against me."
The next day, he found out the details, feeling a bit puzzled, and finally called his sister-in-law, "It was Yu family's son-in-law, Qi Wushi... What is the Yu family trying to do?"
Of course, he knew that Luohua was very close to the Yu family, and because of Luohua, both Gu and Yu families had an additional communication channel, although it usually wasn't used for trivial matters. But now, Yu family's son-in-law was causing trouble, what did this mean?
"A bit of a grudge with me," Yang Yuxin immediately understood, "Okay, I'll handle this matter."
After hanging up the phone, she called Yu Zhiyuan, "President Yu, here's the situation..."
After listening, Yu Zhiyuan was furious and couldn't help but curse, "This moron, can't even play the villain properly!"
"This is a member of your Yu family," Yang Yuxin stated flatly, "Will you handle it, or should I... or Feng Jun?"
Yu Zhiyuan was overwhelmed. To him, Qi Wushi's mistake wasn't too serious; he was foolish, failed to harm others and instead exposed himself, but... he didn't succeed in causing harm.
However, the problem was that this fool provoked the very people he shouldn't have; Feng Jun and Yang Yuxin were both intimidating, yet he dared to provoke them twice.
He pondered and then asked solemnly, "Does Boss Feng know about this?"
"Probably not yet," Yang Yuxin said lightly, "But if Boss Feng wants to know something, isn't it just a matter of saying the word? If he finds out, things will get tricky."
"Thank you, Director Yang," Yu Zhiyuan, being very shrewd, immediately expressed his gratitude, "I'll have him kicked out, not allowed to return to the country for twenty years... Can you tell Boss Feng a few days later and do me this favor? I'll owe you one."
That's how it is in a big clan; even though Yu Zhiyuan and Qi Wushi can't stand each other, he still has to help plead for him.
Qi Wushi, upon learning the news, was not appreciative, thinking, What the hell did I say wrong?
Is Yang Yuxin's relationship with Feng Jun not good? You're telling me to leave... well, I'm just not leaving!
Last time, Qi Wushi had to pay five billion in compensation, and he's been upset about it, feeling the old man is muddle-headed due to age, with none of the sons being competent. A mere Yang Yuxin dares to run wild in Zhengyang?
As for Feng Jun's eerie affairs, he had heard rumors too but deliberately ignored them: Supernatural... why don't you fly to the sky?
He believes the Yu family has no reason to fear these two people, but now the Yu family wants to kick him out of the country?
Fine, these Yu family members don't need to acknowledge him anymore; it's best to part ways.
Yu Zhiyuan, hearing his response, almost got his nose twisted with anger. He's heard plenty about separations, whether in business or family disputes; it's nothing unusual.
Ordinarily, if Qi Wushi wants to distance himself from him and face Director Yang and Feng Jun's threats alone, it wouldn't concern him; after all, they'll be two separate families in the future, parting on good terms.
However, Yu Zhiyuan doesn't see it that way. He can ignore Qi Wushi, but in Yang Yuxin and Feng Jun's eyes, Qi Wushi is still a son-in-law of the Yu family. Should they make a move? How hard should they hit?
Family relationships often can't be cleared just because you want to.
Moreover, even if those two make a move, a hard move, will the Yu family not suffer shame after Qi Wushi is taken care of?
Ultimately, Yu Zhiyuan thinks that Qi Wushi is not listening to him and is disrespecting him — splitting up is fine; he can be magnanimous and not pursue it. But should the split happen, it's up to him to make the decision!
With no ability to split up unilaterally, you're thinking of initiating the split, really believing that I will let you go because of family ties?
More annoyingly, without a doubt, this fool is still counting on the Yu family's connections to fend off the others. How can that be?
If he doesn't teach him a lesson, how can the Yu family still command respect— everyone would dare to split up with our family!
Thus, the day after Qi Wushi expressed the desire to part ways, several banks sent representatives to visit—President Qi, due to tight liquidity in the bank, your credit rating, previously assessed a bit high... now needs adjustment.
Qi Wushi gritted his teeth in rage: Yu Zhiyuan, you're such a damn bully in your own house, acting tough here!
(Updated to summon monthly tickets.)