Capítulo 1096: Chapter 1066:

Chapter 1066:

Chen Daji carefully opened the box, and inside was a Jadeite Ring. Chen Daji meticulously picked up the ring, then examined it under the light for a long time. Against the light, it was truly beautiful, like a Luminous Pearl, with its stunning hue and smooth jadeite texture. Jadeite is graded by quality, and the ring in Chen Daji’s hand was undoubtedly of the highest grade.

Ye Chen roughly estimated the price—this trigger’s market value should be over a million. Of course, if this ring has historical value, it would be even more valuable. Antiques, after all, often contain gold and silver jewelry that is much more expensive than other ordinary ceramics and such.

Take for example an antique from the Tang Dynasty: a chamber pot and a Jade Ring. In modern times, the price of the Jade Ring would certainly be much more precious than the Tang Dynasty chamber pot, wouldn’t it? Ye Chen pretended not to know and asked, “How much is this thing worth?”

“This… I… I got an appraisal expert to evaluate it. Its value is over three million!” Chen Daji swallowed hard, and said, “I…”

“Three million, huh!” Ye Chen was stunned and said in amazement, “Then don’t I have to ask you for two million nine hundred thousand?”

“Hero, how about… how about I… wait until I gather one hundred thousand yuan to give you, and you just let me have some time!” Chen Daji hurriedly said.

“No way!” Ye Chen waved his hand and directly snatched the Jade Ring from Chen Daji’s hand, smiling, “I’ll take this, and the remaining two million nine hundred thousand, you can find someone to beat me up twenty-nine times for it!”

“Hiss…” Chen Daji inhaled sharply, feeling as if he was swallowing bitter herbs in silence. It was a great loss for him, since he couldn’t bear to sell it. If he sold it, he could buy a very beautiful and spacious house in Jianghuai City. But now, he didn’t get a single penny and was instead given a harsh beating. Thinking of this, Chen Daji felt unspeakable bitterness.

The two guys at the head of the bed were holding their long spears, waiting for Ye Chen’s command. They were ready to thrust their long spears into Li Ling’s private area anytime. However, after waiting for so long, they never received Ye Chen’s orders.

Finally, Ye Chen glanced at the two of them and said, “Time to wrap up, let’s go. If you want to stay and get beaten, then you can stay!”

After saying that, Ye Chen left holding the Jade Ring. The two guys exchanged a glance; the man holding Li Ling’s legs thrust his weapon hard into Li Ling’s body. Before leaving, he didn’t forget to have a bit more fun. After two back-and-forths, he grabbed his clothes and quickly left the room.

Chen Daji, full of anger, said, “Bastards, you two scumbags, I will deal with you one day!”

At the head of the bed, Li Ling was left alone, crying. The recent violent thrust almost made her faint. She was unwilling, unprepared, and he crashed in so brutally, nearly costing her life.

“Xiao Ling, are you… are you okay?” Chen Daji hurriedly closed the door and then came back.

“I… I feel so much pain!” Li Ling clutched that part of herself.

“It’s okay, I’ll massage it for you!” Chen Daji hurried to soothe her. This guy, although fierce on the outside, had a tender side inside. Not just Chen Daji; behind every real man, there’s always a very gentle side.

Ye Chen left Chen Daji’s place holding the Jade Ring, not expecting such a big harvest this time. This Jade Ring was truly a treasure of immense value. Ye Chen thought of finding an antique dealer to sell it to. However, he turned his thoughts; this item could be given to Li Ruo as a wedding ring. What a great ring! It’s even said that jade can nurture people. And this top-quality jade surely would make Li Ruo’s body more delicate, her skin smoother.

With the lesson from the morning, Li Ling didn’t show up for work in the afternoon. It’s unknown whether she was afraid of Ye Chen or simply scared off by Ye Chen and the others in the morning. She directly called Ms. Yan to ask for leave, saying she was not feeling well. As a woman, there are always a few days a month of discomfort. A woman understands a woman the most, so Ms. Yan approved Li Ling’s leave without a word, advising her to rest well and not to wander around.

Since Li Ling didn’t come to work, Ms. Yan decided to work personally in the bar that evening. This time, Ye Chen finally had the chance to get close to Ms. Yan. The entire afternoon, Ye Chen finished all his tasks and then worked with Ms. Yan at the bar counter.

Ms. Yan mainly took charge of mixing drinks and managing the tasks. No doubt about it, Ms. Yan’s cocktail mixing skills were indeed impressive, earning her a burst of applause that night. The girl who had been mixing drinks earlier was assisting Ms. Yan on the side, stealing some cocktail-mixing techniques in the process. Not everyone can handle a shaker properly.

“Ms. Yan, your drink-mixing skills are amazing!” Ye Chen grinned and said.

“Really?” Ms. Yan displayed a slight proud smile and said, “It’s all self-taught!”

“Wow, that makes it even more amazing. I didn’t expect Ms. Yan to be so beautiful and also so good at mixing drinks!” Ye Chen decisively used flattery and admiration to gain Ms. Yan’s favor. He excitedly said, “I really wonder who will marry Ms. Yan in the future; that man must be overjoyed!”

“Why?” Ms. Yan asked curiously.

“Every man hopes to find a woman who is both presentable and able to manage the household. Just like Ms. Yan!” Ye Chen praised, “Ms. Yan even mixes drinks so well. The man she marries will definitely cherish you immensely!”

“Hehe…” Ms. Yan revealed a wry smile, “It’s just a pity that right now, I don’t even know where he is!”

“How could you not know?” Ye Chen asked, puzzled, “You can call him and ask for his address, or ask his friends for his address. These are all methods. If Ms. Yan is willing, let me help you find him!”

“No need!” Ms. Yan shook her head. “For a period of time, I kept having the same dream. In the dream, there was an old man with white hair who repeatedly warned me that my beloved is right beside me and hasn’t left. He told me to be patient and wait until he appears! For him, I am willing to wait a lifetime, until I’m old and grey, until I become dust. Even in the next life!”

Ms. Yan’s dazzling eyes gazed at the bar’s ceiling, her sensual lips murmuring to herself. Hearing this, Ye Chen suddenly felt a warm flow in his heart, his nose even turned sour, almost bringing tears.

Beep beep beep…

A phone rang, making Ms. Yan pause for a moment. She immediately grabbed her phone and ran out, brushing past Ye Chen in the process. In that instant, Ye Chen really wanted to hold Ms. Yan close, wrapping her in his embrace, and gently tell her that he was Ye Chen. But unfortunately, he couldn’t. He absolutely couldn’t. Because once those words came out of his mouth, Ms. Yan would meet her demise. Everything would vanish like smoke. That’s not the result he wanted.

“If possible, please wait for me… not a lifetime, but just one turn!” Ye Chen stared blankly at Ms. Yan’s silhouette, saying, “I don’t need a lifetime, nor do I need a next life. I only need now, only need to accompany you always, without making you so exhausted, without making you so weary, and moreover, don’t want you to toil for life. I want to give you a better life, a more stable life. To watch the sunrise and sunset on the city walls every day, to watch the tides rise and fall below the broken wall every day…”

Ms. Yan left, leaving behind an alluring silhouette. And Ye Chen was frozen by this moment.

“Hey, kid, what are you looking at?” Xiao Mei came over untimely, glared at Ye Chen, and said, “What? Are you interested in Ms. Yan too? Hmph, I’m telling you, this is impossible!”

“What’s impossible?” Ye Chen smiled, “I’ll get you next time!”

“Cut, don’t brag, you getting me would be a hundred percent possible!” Xiao Mei giggled, “But trying to get Ms. Yan is impossible, not even a slight chance. I’m telling you, Ms. Yan already has a man, and he’s genuinely rich and handsome. Unlike you, just a laborer. Don’t think I look down on laborers, I just believe you and Ms. Yan aren’t a good match!”

“I don’t believe in so-called matches. I believe love is love, it doesn’t need any material condition, doesn’t need any restrictions!” Ye Chen laughed confidently, “I genuinely like Ms. Yan, but it’s a pity that she has feelings, yet no intention!”

“Hehe, as long as you know!” Xiao Mei gently nudged Ye Chen’s arm, asking, “Why didn’t Li Ling come to work today, did something happen?”

“Indeed!” Ye Chen nodded, “Her man came to trouble me again. This time, I went straight to him. She was assaulted by another man. Guess she’s crying helplessly at the bedside now!”

“What?!” Xiao Mei’s eyes widened instantly upon hearing Li Ling was assaulted. She was dumbfounded, not expecting such an important event to happen so suddenly! Xiao Mei found it unbelievable. She looked at Ye Chen in astonishment and said, “What… what is this all about?”

“Hehe, it’s just what happened. Can’t explain it clearly to you!” Ye Chen grinned.

“Hehe, didn’t expect such a thing to happen!” Xiao Mei’s tone carried a hint of schadenfreude, her eyes spun around, internally pondering how to spread the news. Ye Chen noticed this and quickly reminded, “Don’t tell anyone, or Li Ling won’t face anyone in the future! I have things to attend to outside!”

After saying that, Ye Chen headed outside.

“Rest assured, I’ll keep it a secret!” Xiao Mei nodded towards Ye Chen.

It’s often said if a woman can keep a secret, even a pig could climb trees. In that same day, nearly all the staff at the bar knew about this news and gathered in small groups discussing it.

“Have you heard, Li Ling was assaulted!”

“Really?”

“Isn’t it true? How could Li Ling miss work otherwise?”

“Hmm, maybe she’s recovering at home!”