Chapter 47 - 47 47 Disguised to Buy Jade

Words : 2019 Updated : Sep 10th, 2025

47: Chapter 47 Disguised to Buy Jade 47: Chapter 47 Disguised to Buy Jade Zhou Mei and Miao Ruolan looked at each other. A bit excited, yet a bit speechless. Taking two beauties to browse a jewelry store could certainly be his dream, even could be said to be every man’s dream in the world. But they also knew, it was purely a joke. They went to the jewelry store not to flaunt wealth or show off, but to investigate a case. Miao Ruolan was even clearer about her role; she was never the role of a beauty, she considered herself a mile away from being called “beautiful.” Her true role was that of a fighter! A bodyguard! Was there a need to fight today? Not to mention, unveiling such a grand case involved life and death dangers... She understood, and naturally Zhou Mei understood even better. “Do we need to give Chief Zhang a heads-up in advance?” Lin Xiaosu nodded softly: “We do!” Zhou Mei made a call to Chief Zhang, quite straightforward: “We’re going to browse Fengcheng Jewelry Store, little Su asked you to be prepared.” Chief Zhang sat behind a wide desk, motionless for a long time, his fingertips holding a cigarette that burned down to his fingers, then suddenly flicked away... Fengcheng Jewelry Store. The largest jewelry store in Fengcheng. The owner’s surname was Zhang, known as “Divine Eye Zhang.” This person was magnificent and miraculous and was a descendant of a Jade family in Biannan Province (the province near Qingmian Country), with ancestral expertise in the jade industry spanning several hundred years and a special talent for appraising jade. He became famous in the jade industry from a TV interview where the host brought out several pieces of raw jadeite for him to analyze their composition through the outer skin. They say even immortals struggle to cut an inch of jade, as raw jade stone has always been a gamble. But this Old Zhang, with his live judgment and jade cutting, astonished the world with his precision, thus cementing his reputation as “Divine Eye Zhang,” and incidentally bringing to light the legendary jade tales of his ancestors, such as “Finger Tap Jade Cutting” and “Reversing the Heavenly Window.” He opened a company at home, then came to Fengcheng to establish Fengcheng Jewelry Store, and following successful business engagements, social elites and film stars visited him one after another, his fame elevating alongside his wealth. Fengcheng Jewelry Store is located in Nancheng. Generally, commercial elites opening stores don’t care about rent, usually choosing high-traffic old city areas where good business outweighs high rent. But Fengcheng Jewelry Store was distinctively located in the south of the city. Some say that is the boldness of the elites; they do not rely on the environment, they themselves can improve it. Others say, it was also a necessity, as the jewelry store needed front retail space and a rear workshop, which could not be found in the old city area, hence the choice to set up in Nancheng. It must be said, once the store opened, the surrounding shops came alive. Even the external environment improved. The wide roads became the most popular parking spots for luxury cars. Yinghua Avenue became a hotspot for internet celebrities. At this time, the cherry blossoms had just begun to wither, with some pure white petals, reminiscent of lingering snow, hiding among the flower beds and drifting atop the branches. It added a unique charm to the beauty of the area. A car pulled up and passersby glanced sideways because this car was a top-end luxury vehicle, an international big brand: Lawrence Dreamshadow! Three people got out. One man and two women. The man was naturally Lin Xiaosu. The women were Miao Ruolan and Zhou Mei. But at this moment, they were completely different from usual. Lin Xiaosu was dressed in a snow-white casual suit, wearing a light yellow shirt underneath, with color-changing glasses, and a neatly trimmed moustache that would draw attention not just in a small place like Fengcheng, but even in the provincial capital, Jiangcheng. Miao Ruolan wore a cheongsam, fully showcasing her figure, with a light touch of makeup on her face, probably the most beautiful and glorious moment of her life. Even Lin Xiaosu looked at her with a bit of surprise—turns out this girl is actually quite attractive when she wears makeup. Zhou Mei hadn’t changed much, just let down her hair and applied some eyeshadow and mascara, and she transformed completely. These three, not to mention in the rarely frequented Nancheng, probably wouldn’t even be recognized by the people in the stores across from the Detective Agency at the front entrance. Because this was the handiwork of a wedding company. The makeup skills of wedding companies are top-notch. In creating a rich and noble persona, they are professionals; they could turn an ordinary rural couple into heirs of two large commercial conglomerates—the “illusion” of such a nuptial union—what else can’t they accomplish? This makeup job took a full two hours. The two women had once asked, is it necessary? Lin Xiaosu’s answer was: Necessary! Why? If Fengcheng Jewelry Store really was as they had imagined, the true mastermind behind the assassination attempt on Lin Xiaosu, they could recognize them through various means; at the very least, that person in charge would definitely have Lin Xiaosu’s photo on their phone! The two women looked at each other and fully accepted his reasoning. Therefore, the task for the makeup artists was to make everyone appear completely different from their original selves. The direct result was that when they came out, they all felt like they didn’t recognize each other... The three entered Fengcheng Jewelry Store, and a receptionist hurried over: “Welcome to our store, what would you like to purchase?” Lin Xiaosu smiled: “Jade!” The words were in standard Mandarin, without the slightest trace of the local dialect. “Sir has good taste! May I know what price range the sir is looking for?” “What kind of price range do you have?” The saleswoman smiled sweetly: “We are the largest jewelry store in town, with a variety of price ranges. This here is the affordable area, with prices mostly around one thousand yuan. That area is the elite section, with prices mostly around ten thousand yuan, and over there is the high-end section, with prices generally above one hundred thousand yuan.” “High-end starts at one hundred thousand?” Lin Xiaosu said: “Do you have anything even more upscale?” The greeter’s eyes suddenly lit up, and the eyes of several saleswomen behind the counter shone at the same time. One hundred thousand, and he’s not impressed. This is really a big customer. “Sir, we have a gallery of exquisite treasures! Inside are all collectible treasures, with prices of millions and tens of millions!” “Let’s have a look!” “Sure, sir, and the two ladies, please come upstairs!” The greeter gave a deep bow and led them upstairs with a standard gesture. After they went up, the saleswomen discussed amongst themselves: “That handsome guy is with two women...” “Is it a problem for a rich person to have two? Ten or twenty wouldn’t be out of the ordinary.” “That’s right, when the wallet is thick enough, the number of women around him depends on the strength of his kidneys...” Pfft! All the women collectively spat at her... “Guess who is he buying for?” “I bet it’s the one on the right, that woman is really beautiful.” “But the one on the left has such a good aura, quiet and gentle, looking like she’s used to the grandeur of the world, I think it might be for her...” Indeed, that seemed to be the general consensus. Zhou Mei dressed down, her hair down loose, and without anything noteworthy but her beauty... at least her police look was nowhere to be seen. And Miao Ruolan, even if this was the best she ever looked in her life, still couldn’t be counted as particularly beautiful. However... her practice of Ancient Martial arts did give her an aura of quality. Heaven bear witness, everyone thought she was used to grand scenes, but in truth, it was a misunderstanding; on the contrary, she had never experienced such scenes before. Yet, her temperament, her presence, coupled with her focus in the recent month on studying Exploration Science and Criminal Investigation Science, and her grasp of micro-expressions, made her really seem worldly. In the gallery of treasures, the dim lights refracted the most beautiful reflections from the jade in the boxes ahead. Each piece was extraordinary. Lin Xiaosu smiled softly: “Mei’er, Lan’er, choose for yourselves.” Zhou Mei inwardly scorned, you really get into the act when you play a role, casually calling me Mei’er, would you really buy me one, not asking for a million yuan piece, would you even part with one thousand yuan? Miao Ruolan smiled softly: “That one there, can I have a look?” Her voice was very soft, very pure. The saleswoman’s eyes fell upon it and her heart trembled, estimated price: 3.2 million! My goodness, you dare to point at a bracelet worth 3.2 million yuan? When will I ever be able to reach such levels? She carefully took the bracelet out and placed it on a red velvet tray, presenting it to Miao Ruolan. “Do you like it, Lan’er?” Lin Xiaosu asked. “Uh-huh, I think it’s quite nice.” The saleswoman said: “Miss, your taste is really good, this is truly high-ice jade. Our boss even gave it a name, ‘Ice Valley Orchid’. Look at these green threads intertwined with the high-ice base, doesn’t it really look like an Ice Valley Orchid?” “Ah, Ice Valley Orchid, hubby, it’s really fateful with my name!” Miao Ruolan’s cheeks blushed. The word hubby was sudden and unanticipated, and Miao Ruolan’s cheeks turned red. Zhou Mei’s heart trembled. It was just acting today, but the script was rather rough today. There were no specific lines. Miao Ruolan said “hubby”, and why do I feel, you little miss, that you’re sneaking in personal goods? Lin Xiaosu laughed: “Get your boss over here, let’s talk price.” The saleswoman’s heartbeat sped up once more, price negotiation! The deal was set, it was just a matter of price. Such high-end transactions, once completed, come with a hefty commission, even if she wasn’t the one who did all the talking, there were still rewards, I’m going to strike it rich... The saleswoman hurriedly called the boss. In less than five minutes, a middle-aged man appeared at the door of the gallery of treasures. This was a man wearing glasses, with long hair tied at the back of his head, exuding a somewhat artistic vibe; his face was full of smiles: “I am the owner of this store, my friends call me Old Zhang, what’s the esteemed name of Sir?” “Li!” Lin Xiaosu said, “Li Muzi.” “Mr. Li, so young and yet so successful, truly outstanding...” “Too kind, too kind!” Boss Zhang said: “This Ice Valley Orchid is indeed top-grade high-ice jade, with Mr. Li taking a liking to it at first glance, it shows a discerning eye, a true affinity with this bracelet.” “Let’s get straight to the point, what’s the lowest you can sell for?” Boss Zhang said: “Originally, a collectible treasure like this is rare and not easily negotiated, but since I feel a certain affinity with Mr. Li, I’ll give you a fortune-making number, 2.8 million, just for you!” “2.8 as a fortune number? 1.8 is the fortune number!” Lin Xiaosu said, “1.8 million! I’ll take it!” Boss Zhang’s heart also thumped wildly. This young man doesn’t know his stuff. In these days, business isn’t that easy, encountering someone who has money, doesn’t know the trade, yet recklessly rich... it was rare indeed.

Chapter 47 - 47 47 Disguised to Buy Jade

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