2: Let's start with the foot basin.

1937, the Shanghai.

The Huangpu River banks in late March were still slightly wet and cold.

Lu Fan tightened his suit. Since his transmigration location was randomly set to the Shanghai, his luck must have been explosive.

He looked at The Bund, filled with towering buildings and bustling traffic.

Compared to a hundred years later, the prosperity here was not inferior in the slightest.

It was just that this superficial glamour had reached its end.

In a few more months, the Battle of Shanghai would begin.

Even if the Huaxia soldiers resisted until death, composing a tragic elegy.

They still could not avoid the disgrace of losing their homeland.

What followed was the complete shattering of the prosperity here.

The Suzhou Creek not far away would also be stained red with blood.

Born under the red flag, raised in the spring breeze, and having once been a uniformed anti-drug police officer.

He absolutely would not allow his motherland to be controlled by others, especially those hateful Japan people.

"Ding~~"

The crisp sound of the lighter rang out, and the cigarette, along with his surging blood, was ignited.

Transmigrating to the Shanghai in 1937, he knew what it meant.

Having a separate page in the family genealogy book was just a basic operation.

If he did well, he would get the first incense on the first and fifteenth of every month in the future.

"Your young master is here. I refuse to believe I can't change all of this. Just watch."

Lu Fan took a deep drag of his cigarette and swore silently in his heart.

He then stubbed out the cigarette, raised his hand, and a rickshaw came forward.

"To Nanjin Road!"

As the rickshaw slowly traveled down the prosperous Nanjin Road.

The moment he saw the Rising Sun Flag, he immediately locked onto his target: Showa Jewelry.

The disgust towards the japanese was a gene engraved in the bloodline of every passionate descendant of Yan and Huang.

He was burdened with massive debt, so it was perfect to start with you.

Anyway, if I'm unhappy, you won't have an easy time either.

Your young master's separate genealogy entry starts with you.

Today, I'll collect some interest first!

A smile played on his lips as he directed the driver toward the target.

After getting off, he asked the driver to wait and slowly walked into the jewelry store.

Showa Jewelry, as the Foot Basin nation's flagship jewelry store stationed in the Shanghai,

The interior was luxuriously decorated, the goods were dazzling, and there were quite a few shoppers.

"Sir, our establishment has all kinds of jewelry. May I ask what you need?"

Yamamoto Ichiro, a clerk dressed in traditional Japan attire, stepped forward to greet him.

The moment he spoke, he exuded a strong Colonel flavor, and his face was brimming with a sense of superiority.

Recently, the Foot Basin nation has continuously increased its troops and garrisons, and its influence has grown significantly.

Consequently, the morale of the Japan citizens soared, and they abandoned their pretense of civility and politeness.

Facing the clerk who didn't bow in greeting and was overflowing with superiority, Lu Fan frowned slightly.

On his own land, the japanese were acting so arrogant.

If Uncle can bear it, Auntie cannot.

He nonchalantly used his windproof lighter to light a cigarette.

He took a deep puff and spoke leisurely.

"Everything? I'm afraid you don't have what I'm looking for."

Scorn and contempt met the clerk in his lazy tone. Lu Fan immediately transformed into a dissolute dandy, initiating provocation mode.

Since he chose to crash the party, the necessary prestige had to be maximized.

After all, that was something carved into his bones.

I don't care about anyone else, but the devils must be crushed.

"baka yarou~~"

Faced with such blatant belittlement, Yamamoto Ichiro immediately flew into a rage.

Relying on the influence of its empire, no one in the Shanghai dared to slight Showa Jewelry.

No matter which Huaren came, they had to be respectful.

Let alone someone coming to smash the place.

Facing the frantic barking, Lu Fan lightly raised his index finger, signaling for silence.

Then, calmly and indifferently, he took a blue velvet cloth bag from his pocket.

"Stop baka-ing and kyuu-ing. I'm just asking you, do you have this thing?"

When the cloth bag was opened and placed under the light, the diamond instantly released its unique charm.

One hundred and twenty-eight facets suddenly burst forth with rainbow light spots.

The entire jewelry store was filled with magnificent light and shadow.

Faced with this dreamlike scene, everyone's attention immediately focused on it.

With just one glance, everyone was stunned, and several beautiful women couldn't move their feet.

What kind of jewelry was this, to be so dazzling?

Yamamoto Ichiro gaped, staring intently at the diamond.

He looked like a turtle staring at a mung bean—unable to tear his eyes away.

Lu Fan's lips curled up slightly. He loved seeing the devils look so provincial.

This was Huaxia's golden calling card from Zhecheng: high-tech lab-grown diamonds.

At the end of last year, his company went to Dayu Province to inspect business and brought back quite a few as employee benefits.

This five-carat lab-grown diamond was Zhecheng's product of the highest quality.

Whether in purity or cut, it was flawless.

More importantly, this thing was even more real than a real diamond.

Other things like moissanite or cubic zirconia, after instrument testing, were at best Six-Eared Macaques—fakes that couldn't pass as real.

But when this thing was put on an instrument, it was guaranteed authentic every time.

And it had to be guaranteed. Products from Dayu Province were just that tough.

Back then, the White Elephant used this exact item to stir up trouble in the international market.

One scam after another, and no one dared to speak up.

For this first dual transmigration, Lu Fan immediately took a liking to this item. He also wanted to make a fortune quietly.

After a long time, Yamamoto Ichiro was the first to wake up from the shock.

After all, having worked in a jewelry store for a long time, he had seen good things before.

The diamond before him was not the largest he had ever seen.

But it was certainly the most perfect he had ever seen.

Especially the heaven-defying cutting process.

He had to admit that this diamond thoroughly crushed all the other jewelry in his store.

It was also the most high-end jewelry he had seen since arriving in Huaxia.

"Esteemed Sir, I apologize! I deeply apologize for my rudeness~~~"

Yamamoto Ichiro's tone was sincere and humble, and his body maintained a ninety-degree bow.

This was the familiar formula, the familiar taste.

Devils were just like this: bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

They were purely uncomfortable unless they were crushed.

Lu Fan stubbed out his cigarette and pointed to the brocade box.

"Do you purchase this item?"

Upon hearing this, Yamamoto Ichiro immediately stood at attention. Currently, the consortium was searching for all sorts of rare and precious jewelry for the Imperial Family.

Wasn't this a great item delivering itself right to their doorstep?

So he bowed again, speaking with one hundred and twenty percent respect.

"Sir, please move to the VIP room to rest for a moment. I will immediately go and invite our President to discuss the details with you."

Since the other party was treating him like God and sincerely inviting him.

He might as well be merciful and make the trip.

"Take the item. Inspect what needs to be inspected. Lead the way~~~"

After waving his hand to give the instruction, Lu Fan took two steps and turned back, reminding them lightly.

"Testing the authenticity of diamonds is very professional and requires specialized optical instruments.

Do you need help teaching you how to test it?"

It seemed like a kind reminder.

But everyone could hear the underlying meaning.

Are you Japan people capable?

If not, just quit~~

This behavior of provoking the seller seemed irrational, and in fact, it truly was irrational.

However, when directed at mocking the japanese, there was absolutely no problem.

Because continuous mockery brought continuous pleasure—it couldn't be stopped!

"Heh~~"

Yamamoto Ichiro lowered his head again and stood at attention.

"Thank you for your concern, Sir.

This humble shop is fortunate enough to have just received professional diamond testing instruments last month."

"That's good. Check thoroughly!"

Lu Fan maintained his smile and stepped into the VIP room.

How much interest he could collect next depended on his own ability.