Liang Pangzi said, "This warehouse is near the Fourth Ring Road, and it stores high-value police material fabrics, especially a high chance of finding high-grade jadeite. Some people often take risks and gamble on those beautifully-looking stones. If they win, they can gain enormous wealth, but if they lose, they may end up in ruin."
It was said that Ye Fei had relaxed his vigilance in the city. He only knew Liang Pangzi casually and hadn't fully understood him yet, so he didn't dare to rashly go there.
"Liang Ge, where exactly is the location? When should we go?" Ye Fei asked.
Liang Pangzi smiled and replied, "It will start operating in three days. Brother, the material there is very good, and the bidding process is common. You need to be mentally prepared."
"Bidding? I understand," Ye Fei said with a smile. He wasn't afraid of bidding, especially if he could obtain high-quality jadeite, like glass-type Emperor Green. Even if it meant spending more money, it would be worth it.
"Liang Ge, you said the material there is very good. Does that mean most of the jewelry stores and gambling companies in the capital will participate in the bidding?" Ye Fei suddenly asked.
Liang Pangzi nodded and replied, "Of course, although this company keeps a low profile, everyone knows that its background is powerful and its connections are extensive. The quality of the material they obtain is always high. In recent years, they have unearthed jadeite worth millions, and last year they even found glass-type worth fifty million. So not only small business owners like us will go, but also large jewelry stores like Jin Da Fu, Wu Fu Jewelry, and Jin Yu Ge, as well as institutions like Li Duo Gambling Company. After all, it's difficult to find such good material."
Ye Fei smiled happily. He had just been considering how not to lose face in front of Hong Yaqin's friends, and now an opportunity had come. Since those companies would all participate, it meant he had a chance to meet them in advance and even compete with them. In terms of background, wealth, and social status, he was currently no match for them, so why should he compare his disadvantages with their advantages?
I should compete with them in terms of vision and skills. If a skilled person capable of judging jadeite can successfully gamble on jadeite, would they still look down on him? Even if he were introduced by Hong Yaqin as an ordinary person, they wouldn't treat him as such. Even if it's only because of the relationship with Hong Yaqin, they would pay special attention to him.
Without the relationship with Hong Yaqin, even if he showcased his abilities, they would at most consider him as someone who could be their employee. But if they knew that this capable person was the one Hong Yaqin wanted to introduce to them, then in their eyes, his position would change. Although it wouldn't make them treat him as an equal, it would at least be a good starting point, right?
Understanding all this, Ye Fei was grateful to Liang Pangzi. If it weren't for him, he wouldn't have known about this opportunity.
"Liang Ge, thank you. Let's go together in three days," Ye Fei said.
Liang Pangzi smiled and said, "I called you for this purpose. By the way, brother, you need to prepare more funds. The prices of the exhibited materials there are not cheap, and even ordinary materials will have many competitors."
Ye Fei smiled. It seemed that Liang Pangzi hadn't given up on the jadeite in his hands. His words were reminding him, but even now, he wouldn't sell it to Liang Pangzi.
"I still have some funds on hand, should be enough," Ye Fei replied with a smile.
After hanging up the phone, Liang Pangzi felt somewhat regretful. It seemed that Ye Fei really didn't plan to sell the jadeite in his hands early. What a pity. But as long as he established a good relationship with Ye Fei, there would be similar opportunities in the future.
With a solution in mind, Ye Fei's mood became much more relaxed. He walked out of the bedroom and said to Pan Hui, who was watching a TV drama, "It's time to cook. You don't want me to starve, do you?"
Knowing that Pan Hui wasn't the type of virtuous wife and loving mother, Ye Fei naturally wouldn't treat her kindly.
Pan Hui angrily threw down the remote control, reluctant to leave the TV drama she was watching, and unwillingly walked towards the kitchen. She had been watching this TV drama for a long time, and today was the grand finale. She was engrossed in it, but she didn't expect Ye Fei to call her to cook at this moment. Pan Hui didn't dare to protest because Ye Fei had already given her a bunch of rules earlier. Judging from his appearance, he seemed eager to make her leave immediately, so she had to find a way to justify herself.
Ye Fei sat on the sofa, smiling slyly as he switched the TV channel to a sports channel and started watching an NBA game. He glanced at Pan Hui, who was busy in the kitchen, feeling proud. He hadn't trusted Pan Hui's cooking skills before because his temperament as a boss could change unpredictably. He had been completely different yesterday and today, which made Pan Hui worried.
"It's barely edible, I guess I can eat it," Ye Fei commented after taking a bite.
Upon hearing Ye Fei's evaluation, Pan Hui initially felt happy that her cooking skills were recognized. But then she felt angry. Her cooking was clearly good, yet he said it was barely edible. It was too much.
After finishing the meal and washing the dishes, Pan Hui returned to the living room only to find Ye Fei still sitting on the sofa, cross-legged, holding a can of beer, and watching TV.
"Done! There's something I need you to do," Ye Fei said.
Pan Hui had a foreboding feeling and sure enough, Ye Fei continued, "There's no marinated food in the fridge. How can I drink without any appetizers? Buy some beef, pork trotters, and chicken wings for me to eat while I'm drinking."
"I understand. I'll go right away," Pan Hui replied.
She understood that she probably wouldn't have a chance to watch TV today. Judging by Ye Fei's look, he could occupy the whole TV all day as long as he didn't go out.
Pan Hui changed her clothes and walked to the door when she suddenly remembered something.
"Boss, do you need anything else?" Pan Hui asked.
Ye Fei gave Pan Hui a strange look, surprised that this woman was quick on the uptake.
"We're running low on beer. Buy a case. Also, we're almost out of cigarettes, so buy two packs of Nanjing cigarettes," Ye Fei said, shaking the cigarette in his hand.
Pan Hui's face changed, glad that she had asked, or she would've been fooled. She didn't know how many more trips she had to make.
"Is that all? Is there anything else you need me to buy?" Pan Hui confirmed once again.
Ye Fei nodded. "That's it. Go buy them."
Pan Hui left with ease of mind, but she vaguely felt like she had forgotten something important. When she picked out everything at the supermarket and pushed the shopping cart to check out, she suddenly remembered that she forgot to bring money.
The money Ye Fei gave her was almost gone. After buying the necessary kitchen items and vegetables, Pan Hui forgot to bring extra money. And the things Ye Fei asked her to buy were not cheap, especially the two packs of cigarettes which were very expensive.
Seeing the cashier's disdainful look, tears filled Pan Hui's eyes.
She took out her phone and called Ye Fei.
"Boss, I don't have enough money to pay. Can you come help me out?"
"Don't play the victim! Put the things back and come back to pay yourself. How could you forget about the money? You're so stupid! I'm busy right now, and as the boss, why should I hire you as a babysitter?" Ye Fei hung up the phone after saying that, thinking to himself, "This girl thinks she can fool me by acting like a virtuous wife and good mother? Without giving her a lesson, my wounded heart won't forgive me."
Pan Hui wiped away her tears in anger and stomped her feet, saying, "I've never seen anyone play someone like this before. I, I'll fight with you!"
After that, she left in a huff, ignoring the items in the shopping cart.