Translator: Atlas Studios
Editor: Atlas Studios
Ever since Song Ye entered the shop, he only treated her as an immature young child.
However, when she finished her sentence, there was a pang in his heart. He unwittingly sized up the girl in front of him again.
She was clearly still wearing the same torn clothes, and her fringe was so thick until he could not see her face properly. However, the curve on her lips looked like she was smiling, but it gave people a very cold feeling. Her entire person was changed by this cold aura.
“What… do you want?” Zhao Zhen furrowed his eyebrows and said alertly. If this jade was like a delicious cake the second before, then the next, it became a burning yam. He was not sure if it was something that his business rivals used to trick him.
No matter how small the jade industry was, there were still profits to be earned so the internal conflicts between competitors were very hidden and scary.
Facing the questioning look of the other party, Song Ye still put on a nonchalant look and merely raised her arm to take back the jade. Her moves were fast which made Zhao Zhen stunned beyond. “Uncle Zhao also knows that three hundred thousand is too little. You want a jade to support your brand, and I want a way to start my own business. This deal is simple and logical.”
Since she entered the shop, she noticed that the color of the jewelry here was not good. Zhao Zhen’s anxiety to buy the jade proved his current situation.
Song Ye thought that it was beneficial for both parties and was not something out of character.
However, to think that this sentence came out from a fifteen-year-old teenager’s mouth, it was unbelievable. Zhao Zhen had even thought that she did not hear her properly. “Start your own business?”
“Yes, I’m interested in gem speculation so I hope to work with Uncle Zhao.” Song Ye sat back beside the table and played with the jade in her hand. She did not think that the words she said would bring so much shock to others.
No matter how good of a temper Zhao Zhen had, he was starting to become angry. He maintained a straight face and pulled the corner of his lips. “Hehe, if Little Girl wants to play house, then don’t blame me for not playing along. This shop is small; I won’t entertain you any longer.”
Recently, he was troubled by the lack of a good jade source, but this did not mean that he would mess around with a child.
After being rejected, Song Ye did not show any signs of anxiety. Instead, she stood up and threw the jade up and down, which made Zhao Zhen’s heart follow its movements. He thought that this small girl must have gone crazy from being too poor; she must not drop this gem by mistake.
When Song Ye saw Zhao Zhen’s pained look, she opened her mouth lightly. “Since Uncle Zhao has no intention of working with me, then let’s close the deal at three hundred thousand dollars.” Once she said finish, the green light shook in her hands and landed in Zhao Zhen’s palm precisely.
The heaviness in his hands made Zhao Zhen widen his eyes, and he could not help but hold the jade tightly. “Won’t you regret closing the deal at three hundred thousand?”
“Nope. Pay with cash. I don’t have a card.” Song Ye shook her head nonchalantly and clearly had abandoned the idea of becoming a shareholder.
However, the more relaxed she looked, the more conflicted Zhao Zhen was. It was clear that the price differed by a few hundred thousand, and she knew that she was at a disadvantage. Then, why would she still want to carry on with this deal? Did she not care about money? Or…
As if Song Ye saw right through him, she walked to the glass window and casually said, “Uncle Zhao, you don’t need to suspect me. The thing is already in your hands. When I have a way to get more goods, I’ll come by and sell it again.”
What? She had a way?
Zhao Zhen really was shocked many times today; he had opened a rare jade and was shocked by Song Ye… the little imp’s sudden change in attitude.
However, judging by her clothing, Zhao Zhen believed that the gemstone was not a family heirloom. Moreover, she indeed had a way to find good jades.
When he thought of this, the palm that was holding the jade started to burn up. He settled his heart and made a decision.
“I will use thirty percent of the store’s shares to give you the remaining four hundred thousand dollars.”
This meant that Zhao Zhen agreed to the duo’s cooperation.
However, he did not realize that there was a flash in Song Ye’s eyes who was back-facing him to appreciate the accessories.
Of course, she did not have a jade source. No matter if it was a family heirloom or the later business dealings, they were all methods used to lie to Zhao Zhen.
To Song Ye who was familiar with humans’ mindset, dealing with honest businessmen like Zhao Zhen was as easy as ABC. Of course, she was not worried that the other party would go back on his words. If he really did, then she would let him know what a terrible world it was.
The three hundred thousand was given, but the contract could only be made the next day. Song Ye waved her hands and said she would come back to handle it the next day before turning around to leave the jewelry shop.
Zhao Zhen stood in front of the door as he watched the young girl carrying three hundred thousand in cash and walking away. Then, he looked at the jade in his hands and felt that in the lure of the night, everything seemed unreal.
The sky had already darkened. With the turning of the lights, the north winter days became even colder.
After turning into a corner, Song Ye conveniently threw the three hundred thousand dollars into the space before rubbing her stomach. She decided to go eat a full meal to satisfy her small hunger.
She remembered that in her previous life, the organization arranged a body check for her. She had missed the prime puberty period, causing her height to stop at 165 centimeters. Now that she got to relive again, she did not want to be shorter than others.
Since God gave her a second chance at life, then she would eat well, drink well, and live well.
Finally, she was attracted by the aroma of Lin Jiang Street Stall. As they had just held a feast for catching fish, there was a lot of seafood in front of the stall.
Song Ye stood in front of the stall in her ragged clothes, which caused the lady boss to furrow her eyebrows so tightly until it could swat a fly. As this was the prime time for eating, her stall was bustling with people. Without hesitation, she chased people out. “Go away! If you don’t have money, don’t affect my business. I don’t have leftover food for you.”
Her words were not polite at all, and her volume did not lower. The customers near the door looked over, and the smiles were all filled with mockery.
Song Ye lowered her head to look at her dressing. Mm… she indeed looked terrible, but she did not even open her mouth to ask for food, this lady boss was too harsh.
“Stir-fried fresh prawn, hotplate squid, steamed fish, crab vermicelli…” She raised her head and looked at the menu. Her voice was neither high nor low but clear in the bustle.
Before she finished talking, the lady boss’ face darkened and shouted at her in frustration. “Hey! I’m talking about you. What are you trying to play? Get out…”
Before she could finish talking, a light old man’s head* landed on her hand. The number ‘100’ effectively shut her mouth. Because the other party took money out so quickly, she could not even recover her senses. (TL note: the hundred dollar bill is printed with an old man’s head)
“Give me another sour clam soup. I’ll pay first, and then you’ll serve the food. Is there any other problem?” When Song Ye was done talking, she sat at an empty corner table.
The few tables near the entrance hushed as none of them expected the poor girl to take out the old man’s head in one shot.
After quite some time, the lady boss’s hand shook. She swallowed some saliva as she felt that the gaze the little girl gave her was so cold that it was scary.