Chapter 76

Update time: April 5, 2013

Zhang Yang really wanted to stay and watch Duan Fei being taken away by the police, but unfortunately, he couldn't do that. If he caused the police to suspect him, it would be troublesome. It wasn't the right time to reveal his identity, so he had to leave early.

Opening the door, Zhang Yang entered and found the wall lamp in the living room was on. Looking into the living room, he saw a figure lying on the sofa. Zhang Yang walked closer and nudged Pan Hui, saying, "Go back to your room. What if you catch a cold?"

Pan Hui rubbed her eyes and said, "Boss, you're back. I've prepared dinner for you."

Zhang Yang's heart stirred as he said, "You've been waiting for me to come back for dinner?"

Pan Hui sat up and put on her slippers, saying, "I'm the maid; this is my job."

"Alright, no need to fuss! Just bring me two bottles of beer and some cold cuts," Zhang Yang said.

On the way back, Zhang Yang was in a state of excitement. Thinking about Duan Fei being arrested by the police at this moment, he wanted to drink to celebrate. Actually, compared to Duan Fei being arrested, he hoped Duan Fei would run away. According to Zhang Yang's estimation, Duan Fei would cause Xiao Fei to suffer heavy losses. Once he fled, he would face not the police's pursuit, but Xiao Fei's assassination.

"Boss, here's the braised beef, peanuts, and I've warmed up the pig's trotters and chicken wings," Pan Hui said.

Zhang Yang said gently, "Alright, put it here. You can go back to sleep."

Pan Hui looked at Zhang Yang in surprise, not understanding why his attitude had changed 180 degrees. Worried, she said, "Boss, are you okay?"

Zhang Yang's face darkened as he said, "Go back to your room now and don't bother me."

Pan Hui patted her chest and said, "Looks like you're fine."

Zhang Yang felt a vein pop on his forehead. Seeing Zhang Yang's expression, Pan Hui quickly ran back to her bedroom. This boss's face was like the weather, changing in an instant. She had to be more careful.

Seeing Pan Hui run back to her bedroom, Zhang Yang shook his head helplessly. There were always some people who couldn't be treated nicely; they were the type who wouldn't move unless pushed and would retreat if hit. He had to be firm with them.

When the living room was quiet, Zhang Yang opened the beer and took a few swigs, happily munching on peanuts. The feeling of revenge was too comfortable. It was a pity that Duan Fei didn't know what he had done.

He wanted to tell Duan Fei who he was, make him regret, make him angry, and drive him mad with rage.

Zhang Yang drank and ate the cold cuts, and before he knew it, he fell asleep on the sofa.

When the living room was quiet, Pan Hui opened the door and walked out. Seeing Zhang Yang lying on the sofa, she shook her head and covered him with a blanket. He seemed to be a pitiful person.

When Zhang Yang woke up the next morning, it was already bright outside.

Rubbing his neck, he sat up, feeling a slight headache.

"Boss, you're awake," Pan Hui said as she walked over.

Zhang Yang felt a headache, realizing he had drunk too much last night.

"When did you get up? Why didn't you wake me?" Zhang Yang asked, displeased, seeing the bright sky outside.

Pan Hui rolled her eyes and said, "Boss, you didn't say you wanted to get up early. I made some congee; come and have some to warm your stomach."

Zhang Yang glared at Pan Hui. This woman dared to talk back. He didn't have time to argue with her and picked up his phone, calling Ma Guojun immediately.

"Manager Ma, are you at the store? We need to discuss the jadeite," Zhang Yang said.

Ma Guojun hadn't rested all night. After giving his statement at the police station, he brought Zhou Yiran back and they inventoried the warehouse all night, just finishing the loss report. Seeing the accurate figures, Ma Guojun felt like dying.

Just as he was about to call his boss, Zhang Yang's call came in.

"Boss Zhang, I'm sorry, something happened here. Can I call you back later?" Ma Guojun said.

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Alright, we'll talk later."

Putting down the phone, Zhang Yang rubbed his hands. He had really succeeded. He couldn't wait to go and see. He couldn't hold his excitement any longer.

"I'm not eating. You eat by yourself," Zhang Yang said, washing his face and changing clothes before leaving.

Pan Hui had just brought out the stir-fried dishes when she heard the door close. Looking at the food on the table, she felt like crying. Was Zhang Yang really hiring her to cook? In the past few days, he had only eaten a few meals. If he didn't want to eat, he should have said so earlier. All this food was wasted.

"Hmph, if you don't eat, I will. I'll eat you to death," Pan Hui said angrily, taking off her apron and throwing it on the chair.

When Zhang Yang entered the Jade轩, he noticed the salespeople were gathered, talking about something. Seeing him come in, they hurriedly returned to their positions. Zhang Yang had been coming almost every day, and the company leaders always accompanied him, so they naturally had a sense of awe towards this young man.

"Is Manager Ma not here?" Zhang Yang asked.

The salesperson quickly said, "Manager Ma is in the warehouse. I'll go call him for you!"

"No need, I'll go myself," Zhang Yang said.

Walking to the back, Zhang Yang called out, "Brother Duan, Manager Ma?"

Ma Guojun opened the warehouse door, looking worried, and forced a smile, saying, "Boss Zhang, why are you here?"

"Manager Ma, you're here. Where's Brother Duan? I want to pick a few pieces of rough jade," Zhang Yang said.

Ma Guojun smiled bitterly and said, "Boss Zhang, I'm sorry, but we can't arrange a jade gambling session for you today!"

"What do you mean? Just because I got two pieces of jadeite, you won't sell to me anymore? That's too much! Where's Brother Duan? Let him come out and talk to me. He didn't promise me that."

Ma Guojun, fearing Zhang Yang's loud voice would be heard by customers outside, quickly pulled Zhang Yang's arm and said, "Boss Zhang, don't shout. Let's talk here."

Zhang Yang followed Ma Guojun to a nearby reception room.

Ma Guojun made tea for Zhang Yang, who said unhappily, "What's going on? Manager Ma, you were so enthusiastic when you called me yesterday, but today you're like this. What do you mean, you don't want to cooperate with me?"

"No, no, of course we want to cooperate. Boss Zhang, please have some tea," Ma Guojun said, sitting down.

"Is this how you cooperate? I can't find anyone, and you won't even let me pick rough jade. I really doubt your sincerity. I even brought the jadeite," Zhang Yang said.

Hearing about the jadeite, Ma Guojun perked up and asked, "Boss Zhang, you brought the jadeite?"

"I did! I thought your reasoning made sense, so I went to the bank to get the jadeite. But you're not sincere. I have to reconsider our cooperation," Zhang Yang said.

"Please, Boss Zhang. I'm very sincere. What conditions do you have? I'll agree to them," Ma Guojun said.

Zhang Yang's expression improved and he said, "Alright, my condition is simple. I want to exchange this piece of jadeite for your old pit rough jade!"

Hearing Zhang Yang's condition, Ma Guojun was stunned. He never expected Zhang Yang to make such a request. If Zhang Yang had said this yesterday, he would have tried to make the deal happen. But now, even if he wanted to agree, he couldn't.

"Why not?" Zhang Yang asked, eyes wide.

Ma Guojun smiled bitterly and said, "Boss Zhang, it's not that it can't be done, but even if I agree now, it won't help."

"Why? Did you sell the old pit rough jade? Didn't you say you were going to hold an auction? Or did you open it yourself and cancel the auction?" Zhang Yang asked.

Seeing he couldn't avoid it, Ma Guojun smiled bitterly and said, "It's not like that! Sigh, come and see for yourself."

Zhang Yang followed Ma Guojun to the warehouse, where he saw nothing but broken rough jade.

"What, what happened? Were you robbed? But why would they steal rough jade when there are so many gold and silver jewels outside?" Zhang Yang asked, puzzled.

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