Chapter 156: A Flawless Jade Matches a Beautiful Woman

“Brother Yun, I really like this necklace.”

Du Ruyan frowned slightly, looking at Zhou Yun with some displeasure.

Zhou Yun’s face turned sour, forcing out a stiff smile: “Ruyan, this type of jade necklace is just worth a little over a hundred thousand, only worn by nouveau riche. I just thought it didn’t match your status.”

At this moment, anger was burning in his heart. Du Ruyan was actually speaking up for Xu Shaochen. This meant that, in her heart, Xu Shaochen was more important than him.

“Wait! Miss Du, could you let me have a look at that jade necklace?”

Suddenly, a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, stood up and looked at Du Ruyan as he spoke.

In an instant, everyone’s eyes were on the middle-aged man.

“What’s this? Chairman Luo, do you have some insights to share?”

Sun Hai looked at the middle-aged man with a smile, though he already knew in his heart that the jade necklace Xu Shaochen had given was anything but simple.

Luo Gang was in the jade business and was known as the Jade King. About eighty percent of the jade in Jiangzhou’s market came from him.

He also had a keen eye for jade. Since he had spoken up, it was likely he had noticed something extraordinary about the jade necklace.

Luo Gang humbly smiled, “Chairman Sun, you flatter me. I can’t say I have any insight until I take a closer look.”

“Hmph! It’s just a jade necklace. What’s so special about it?” Zhou Yun snorted disdainfully.

“Uncle Luo.” Du Ruyan handed the jade necklace to him.

Luo Gang smiled slightly, took the necklace, and carefully examined it. After a long moment, he smiled at Du Ruyan and said, “Miss Du, Mr. Xu has put a lot of thought into this gift! If I’m not mistaken, this is top-tier Imperial Green jade. The starting price wouldn’t be less than 30 million.”

“Correct, Chairman Luo, you have a good eye. Thirty-five million,” Xu Shaochen nodded approvingly. As expected, the jade expert recognized its value.

Wow! At these words, everyone was stunned, looking at Xu Shaochen in shock.

No one expected that the small piece of jade was actually the legendary Imperial Green. Even though it was only about the size of a finger, it had fetched a sky-high price of 35 million.

In comparison, the diamond earrings Zhou Yun had given were nice, but they couldn’t compare to Xu Shaochen’s gift.

“I knew it. How could Mr. Xu’s gifts be ordinary?”

“I sensed that necklace was special, but I never imagined it was Imperial Green.”

“Mr. Xu is really generous…”

Everyone began to flatter Xu Shaochen.

Zhou Yun’s face turned pale then flushed, as if he had taken several slaps to the face. The throbbing pain on his face was intense.

Earlier, he had criticized the jade necklace, and now, in an instant, he had been proven wrong. It was incredibly awkward.

“Mr. Xu, such an expensive gift…” Du Feng looked at Xu Shaochen, wanting to say something but hesitated.

Zhou Yun had given the two-million-yuan earrings because he wanted to pursue Du Ruyan.

But what about Xu Shaochen?

Before today, Xu Shaochen didn’t even know Du Ruyan. This was simply too much honor for the Du family, leaving him a bit anxious.

Xu Shaochen raised his hand to stop him from continuing, looking at Du Ruyan with a smile: “Chairman Du, it’s not about the value. A flawless jade matches a beautiful woman. As long as Miss Du likes it, that’s what matters.”

“Thank you.”

Du Ruyan carefully placed the necklace away, her eyes shimmering with excitement as she looked at Xu Shaochen.

When Zhou Yun saw this, he was on the verge of exploding with anger. After chasing her for so long, and now that she had finally come of age, Xu Shaochen was about to swoop in and take her away. The frustration in his heart was unimaginable.

“In that case, I must thank Mr. Xu on behalf of my daughter.”

Du Feng spoke to Xu Shaochen, but inside, he was overjoyed. Indeed, only a woman could touch a man’s heart.

Du Feng left Du Ruyan by Xu Shaochen’s side and went to toast at the other tables.

“Kid, Ruyan is my woman. If you dare make a move on her, I’ll make sure you leave no trace in Jiangzhou!”

After Du Feng left, Zhou Yun leaned towards Xu Shaochen’s ear, threatening in a low, gnashing voice.

“Just for that statement alone, I could make sure you don’t walk out of Jiangzhou. Do you believe me?”

Xu Shaochen patted Zhou Yun’s shoulder, smiling calmly, then raised his wine glass and went on chatting with Du Ruyan.

“What were you two just talking about?”

Du Ruyan looked at Xu Shaochen curiously.

“Nothing much, I was just telling him how beautiful you are.” Xu Shaochen said seriously, then smiled and raised his glass towards Zhou Yun.

Didn’t you say I couldn’t touch her? Well, I touched her just to spite you.

Du Ruyan blushed slightly, lowering her head: “Really?”

Seeing this, Zhou Yun’s eyes turned red with anger, flames of fury soaring in his heart. A murderous glint flashed in his eyes as he glared at Xu Shaochen.

He swore he would make Xu Shaochen pay.

To him, this was a grudge over a stolen love.

“Ruyan, it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other. Won’t you sit and chat with me?” Zhou Yun suppressed the rage in his heart, forcing another smile as he approached.

Du Ruyan pursed her lips as she heard this, “Brother Yun, let’s chat here. It’s convenient because Brother Shaochen is also here.”

Zhou Yun: “……”

A smile still hung on his face, but the hand gripping his wine glass had turned slightly white at the knuckles.

Sun Hai and the others, seeing this scene, shook their heads. Competing with Xu Shaochen for a woman? That’s truly risking your life for love!

Xu Shaochen sat with Du Ruyan, constantly making her giggle. Her chest, a masterpiece of nature, shook with laughter, leaving Xu Shaochen feeling a little dizzy.

Zhou Yun sat nearby, his face dark, drinking glass after glass. His hatred for Xu Shaochen was growing with each sip.

“Bang!”

“Ah! Gah—”

Suddenly, someone came flying in from outside, crashing directly onto a table, splintering it. Blood spurted from the person’s mouth as they convulsed.

This person was one of the Du Family’s bodyguards.

“Aahh!”

Everyone was startled by the sudden change, especially the women who screamed continuously, their faces pale with fright.

Du Ruyan leaned directly into Xu Shaochen’s embrace. That soft touch sent ripples through Xu Shaochen’s heart. He gently comforted her: “It’s okay, don’t be scared. I’m here.”

“Let go of her!” Zhou Yun shouted, gritting his teeth in anger.

“Ah!”

Only then did Du Ruyan realize she was in Xu Shaochen’s arms. She immediately blushed, let out a startled cry, and quickly pulled away.

Xu Shaochen glanced at Zhou Yun, a triumphant smile curling his lips.

“Go see what’s happening!” Du Feng’s face darkened as he coldly ordered one of the bodyguards.

Today was a joyous day for the Du Family. Someone coming to cause trouble was a direct slap in Du Feng’s face.

“No need. I’ve come myself.”

A powerful voice filled the room, followed by a tall middle-aged man who walked in. He was holding an unconscious bodyguard in his hand.

In an instant, everyone’s gaze was fixed on the middle-aged man.