Lin Xiaotian's face broke into a brilliant smile as he reached out and pinched Ye Wantong's delicate, upturned nose.
"Little Tongtong, I won't tell you now. I'll whisper it to you when we get back tonight. Remember to come to my room to find me!"
Seeing his mischievous gaze, Ye Wantong's pretty face flushed, just like her younger sister.
"I won't. Even though you helped me, I can't betray myself, nor can I make my cousin unhappy."
"Besides, I don't like you."
Hearing this, Lin Xiaotian's smile widened even further. "Little Tongtong, what are you thinking about?"
"I'm asking you to come to my room to find me so I can impart some experience. What do you think I'm asking you to do?"
"And don't forget, I share a room with my wife."
"I really don't know what you're thinking about in that little head of yours every day."
Ye Wantong's face turned a deep red. In annoyance, she raised her small fist and lightly hit Lin Xiaotian.
To any outsider, their interaction looked like playful flirting.
Ye Lingfeng gritted his teeth. "What's there to be so smug about? This is just the first piece of glass-type jade. Even in the origin of these rough stones, you can't just pick three stones and expect to find glass-type jade."
"Don't get too cocky too soon. The one who laughs last is the true winner."
Lin Xiaotian said with a smile, "You're right, the one who laughs last is the true winner."
"And I will be the one who laughs last. This young master laughs so brilliantly and radiantly."
Ye Lingfeng felt like his lungs were about to explode. Especially when the other party deliberately showed off his perfectly white teeth, he really wanted to knock them out.
Just then, the water cutter stopped, and the second stone was cut open.
Lin Xiaotian smiled and said, "Little Tongtong, this must be very tense and exciting for you right now, right?"
"Of course! If another piece of top-quality glass-type jade appears, I can complete three months' worth of orders tomorrow. The cash received from early delivery would be more than fifty percent of the total profit."
"If you can really cut out three pieces of glass-type jade, we might even double our turnover in a single day."
Ye Wantong was now tightly holding Lin Xiaotian's arm, her small white hands also gripping his hand.
The faint fragrance wafted continuously. Feeling the gentleness beside him, Lin Xiaotian's eyes narrowed. "Little Tongtong, do you know? I'm a little excited now too."
"Didn't you say you already guessed the outcome? Are you losing confidence?" Ye Wantong asked with a hint of worry.
"My nervousness comes from your ominous sign."
"It's truly hard to ignore."
As he spoke, his gaze lowered, and the smile on his face became even more mischievous.
Ye Wantong quickly let go, feeling her face burn like fire.
"Girl, don't just stand there. I'll let you cut this stone. Perhaps after your small hands open it, something even more surprising will appear." Lin Xiaotian winked at her.
His sunny, clean smile made Ye Wantong's heart beat faster.
The impression of this scene was like a brand etched into her mind, becoming incredibly clear.
Even at this moment, she felt that the glass-type jade was less captivating than Lin Xiaotian's smile.
Ye Lingfeng gritted his teeth. "I've been waiting for you for almost a minute. If you don't want to cut it, I'll just kick the stone aside."
"We're not cutting it. I'm waiting to see you get slapped!" Ye Wantong huffed coquettishly, then walked over and forcefully pushed the half-basketball-sized stone.
As the light shone down, it revealed a noble purple hue.
It was like crystal clear jade, shimmering and glistening.
It was a piece of glass-type jade, and an extremely rare violet one at that.
Purple is also known as the color of nobility.
If someone possessed a piece of violet glass-type jade, it would be a topic of much discussion among aristocrats.
Ye Wantong had always longed to own a violet jade pendant, but such treasures were rare and unpredictable.
Even their family, who were in the jewelry and jade business, had never managed to acquire a piece of violet glass-type jade.
"How is it? Surprised?"
"How are you going to thank me?"
Hearing this, Ye Wantong turned her head and kissed Lin Xiaotian on the cheek, saying excitedly, "If you don't think that's enough, I'll kiss you again."
After saying this, she realized she had involuntarily spoken her true feelings.
Her small face turned as red as an apple.
Lin Xiaotian, however, wore a look of disdain, as if wiping away non-existent drool. "Little Tongtong, you've truly fallen for me. I know you've always been lusting after my body. Let me tell you, I belong only to my wife."
"You better give up on that idea. If you dare to sneak kisses or take advantage of me again, don't blame me for being impolite."
"You scoundrel, I'm going to die of anger!" Ye Wantong glared at him angrily, but then she immediately struggled to lift the half-piece of violet jade.
It was fortunate that Lin Xiaotian had chosen it. This rough stone wasn't large, only about the size of a basketball.
Otherwise, Ye Wantong might not have been able to lift it.
At this moment, she felt as if her life was complete.
"Tomorrow, I'll mainly publicize this news, telling everyone that I have a piece of violet glass-type jade. Our family's jade shop will be swamped with customers."
"This single piece of jade is enough. I'm satisfied!"
Lin Xiaotian said with a wicked grin, "There's still the third piece!"
"Don't you want to see that guy get slapped? He said I could slap him until I'm satisfied."
Ye Lingfeng's face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot. The hatred in his eyes was gone, replaced entirely by venomous killing intent.
He had already signaled to the胖老板 (fat boss) beside him.
The fat boss, understanding his intent, quietly retreated towards the shop's exit.
Lin Xiaotian noticed all of this but didn't point it out, instead turning his gaze to the third rough stone.
This rough stone was the largest of them all.
Its volume was at least one cubic meter. By now, the water cutter had only cut through one-third of it.
"Little Tongtong, since you feel that piece of jade is enough, I'll use the remaining one to create a set of ornaments for my wife."
"I'll carve all the usable jewelry myself. That's the only way to show my sincerity."
When Ye Wantong heard this, a hopeful glint appeared in her eyes. "Can you give me a few pieces too?"
"Of course, no problem!" Lin Xiaotian readily agreed.
Ye Lingfeng sneered, "You're celebrating too soon. I said, the one who laughs last is the true winner."
"The third piece of jade hasn't been revealed yet. Are you so eager to get slapped?"