Volume One, Chapter Six: Moving to a New Home
(1/3)
Very interested—truly, immensely interested. How could one refuse such an invitation from a beauty? Zhang Wenxuan felt a surge of excitement within him. "No problem," he said.
He followed Sun Ya up to the manager’s office on the second floor of the jade shop. Sun Ya casually closed the door behind them, then sat down opposite Zhang Wenxuan, crossing her legs gracefully.
“Mr. Zhang, your discernment is razor-sharp. All three rough stones yielded exceptional jade, especially the last one—it was astonishing,” Sun Ya said with a smile.
“Such insight is rare. Even among the jade appraisal masters I know, your talent is truly unparalleled!” Her praise made Zhang Wenxuan feel a swell of pride.
He chuckled inwardly, pleased to receive such compliments from a beauty. Yet he remained humble, fully aware that his success was due entirely to his extraordinary ability to see through the stones. He couldn’t even name the varieties of jade; he was merely cheating with his unique talent.
“Miss Sun, you flatter me. I’m just a newcomer to the jade industry,” Zhang Wenxuan replied modestly. “If you have something to say, please speak frankly—I dislike beating around the bush.”
Sun Ya smiled lightly. “Mr. Zhang, you really are straightforward.”
“Tomorrow, Shangjiang City will hold a rough stone appraisal conference. Many professionals will attend.”
“Given your exceptional talent in identifying raw stones, I want you to join my team. The fee will be 100,000 yuan.”
“There will be many outstanding rough stones at the event, and you will be free to purchase any you like.”
At these words, Zhang Wenxuan’s eyes lit up. Was this not a golden opportunity to get rich?
“I’m willing to join!” he nodded without hesitation.
They exchanged contact information, and then Zhang Wenxuan left the jade shop. He took a taxi straight home, and once inside, he could no longer contain his excitement.
“Hahaha!” he burst into unrestrained laughter.
“One million two hundred thousand yuan—one million two hundred thousand! I’m rich!” His heart pounded with overwhelming joy.
Before, he earned only six or seven thousand a month working odd jobs. Now, with over a million in hand, his life was completely transformed.
He would never again have to live in that cramped twenty-square-meter rental room.
“One million two hundred thousand is just the beginning. From now on, I can earn even more and live like a man among men!”
(2/3)
Zhang Wenxuan’s face was lit up with a joyous smile.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
A voice called from outside: “Zhang Wenxuan, what are you shouting about in there?”
He walked over and opened the door to find Li Binglan wearing a scowl.
“Sorry, something good just happened, so I got a little excited!” he explained.
“By the way, Binglan, do you have any better apartments available? I want to move!” Zhang Wenxuan asked.
Li Binglan rolled her eyes. “You can’t even afford this lousy place, and now you want something better?”
Zhang Wenxuan smiled softly. “I have money now.”
He showed her the bank notification.
“One million two hundred thousand?” Li Binglan’s voice rose sharply.
“What kind of trick is this? Do you think faking a bank message will fool me?” She didn’t believe it.
Zhang Wenxuan shrugged without further explanation and transferred the rent he owed to Li Binglan.
“I want to rent the three-bedroom apartment next to yours.”
“How much is the monthly rent?”
Li Binglan hesitated, suspicion flickering in her eyes. “Are you really rich now?”
“If you rent that place, I’ll pay you four thousand per month.”
Zhang Wenxuan smiled slightly and immediately transferred forty-eight thousand yuan to Li Binglan.
“That’s a year’s rent!”
Li Binglan was genuinely shocked.
“You really got rich? You haven’t done anything illegal, have you?” she asked, filled with doubt.
She had known Zhang Wenxuan’s financial situation for three years. Suddenly producing such a large sum was naturally suspicious.
Zhang Wenxuan gave no detailed explanation, just a vague excuse, then began moving.
Li Binglan sensed he didn’t want to talk and wisely said no more.
He soon moved into the apartment diagonally opposite—spanning a full hundred square meters, three times larger than his previous place.
The entire unit was exquisitely furnished, fully equipped with furniture and appliances.
(3/3)
Compared with this apartment, the old rental was like a refugee camp.
“Take a look and see if you’re satisfied. If you need anything added, just tell me,” Li Binglan said as she showed Zhang Wenxuan inside.
He toured the entire place, feeling immense satisfaction.
“This is exactly what I’ve always wanted!”
“Binglan, are you free tonight? I want to treat you to dinner,” he invited.
Li Binglan’s expression instantly turned cautious. “Why are you inviting me out of the blue?”
“Has money made you bold? You even dare to catch my attention!” she teased, flicking his forehead.
Zhang Wenxuan looked innocent. “Binglan, you’re misunderstanding me.”
“You’ve taken good care of me these past three years, even letting me delay rent sometimes. I just want to thank you properly.”
On my honor, he had no ulterior motives!
“No need, maybe next time,” Li Binglan declined and left.
Zhang Wenxuan didn’t press. He spent two hours thoroughly cleaning and organizing the new place, then rode his bike to the nearby market.
Having money meant it was time to celebrate properly.
He wandered through the market and emerged laden with bags.
His smile was nearly unstoppable.
Before, he counted every penny; now, with financial freedom, he indulged freely.
He spent several hundred yuan in total—four hundred yuan on a single hairy crab alone.
In the past, that was a week’s entire living expenses.
Humming a tune on his way home, Zhang Wenxuan cooked a sumptuous dinner.
In no time, a lavish meal was ready.
The steamed hairy crab emitted an enticing aroma, making his mouth water.
He savored the feast; the crab was so delicious it nearly made him swallow his tongue.
After dinner, night had fallen. Zhang Wenxuan sat at his computer to study jade and rough stone knowledge.
“Tomorrow I’ll attend the rough stone appraisal conference. Even though I have the ‘Heaven’s Eye’ to cheat, I still need to understand the basics.”