26: Chapter 26 Making a fortune

Jiang Chen replied calmly and sent the location of his residential complex.

Two hours later, a black Mercedes-Maybach pulled up steadily at the entrance of the complex. The buyer stepped out of the car with two professional appraisers; dressed in suits and leather shoes, they looked like top-tier collectors in the industry.

Jiang Chen walked to the gate holding the cat. The moment the other party looked up and saw him, he froze visibly, his face filled with unbelievable astonishment.

"You... you're the seller?"

The buyer sized Jiang Chen up from head to toe, his eyes full of surprise and his tone laced with bewilderment.

"I thought someone who could produce a collection piece of this caliber would be a veteran player who's been in the industry for years. I didn't expect you to be so young, brother!"

Jiang Chen smiled faintly and didn't offer much explanation: "Just good luck, I happened to come across it."

"Good luck?"

The buyer shook his head repeatedly, marveling in wonder.

"This isn't something that can be explained by just good luck! The Snow Shadow Blue-Eyed Bengal Cat is a top-tier mutation in the world; not even one appears out of a hundred thousand. Most people wouldn't even recognize it if they saw it!"

He looked at Jiang Chen with burning eyes, his tone full of admiration.

"Brother, you're so young, yet you could identify such a rare breed. Your eye for this is incredibly sharp! I've been in the high-end pet collection business for fifteen years and have seen many young people, but you're the first one I've met who knows the trade and has such insight!"

Jiang Chen simply nodded composedly without saying much.

The appraisers immediately stepped forward and took out a full set of professional equipment. They performed a meticulous and detailed inspection, covering everything from genetic sampling and appearance testing to health screening and pedigree verification.

Half an hour later, the appraiser nodded solemnly to the buyer, his tone absolutely certain.

"Boss, it's confirmed. A natural mutation Snow Shadow Blue-Eyed Bengal Cat, purebred with no crossbreeding, no genetic history of disease, and top S+ grade appearance. It fully meets collection-level standards!"

The buyer didn't hesitate any longer and signed the pet transfer agreement with Jiang Chen on the spot. While signing, he couldn't help but remark: "The younger generation is truly formidable. For a young man to have such vision, I'm impressed!"

After confirming the information was correct, he immediately pulled out his phone to process the transfer. The funds arrived almost instantly.

[Jiangcheng Bank] Your account ending in 9985 has completed an interbank transfer: 2,800,000.00 RMB. Account balance: 3,849,580.60 RMB.

Seeing the arrival notification, the buyer breathed a complete sigh of relief. He held the cat, unable to put it down, and then quickly took out his phone with an extremely enthusiastic attitude.

"Brother, let's add each other on WeChat! My name is Lin Hao. I specialize in global high-end mutant pet collection. Whether it's cats, dogs, exotic pets, or reptiles, as long as it's a rare mutation with top-tier appearance, I'll take them all!"

He paused and emphasized his tone.

"In the future, as long as you have this kind of stock, don't bother listing it on a platform. Come to me first. I'll give you a price definitely higher than the highest market rate, and I'll come to your door and transfer the money on the spot! With your eye for things, you'll surely find more treasures in the future. Let's have a long-term partnership!"

Jiang Chen took out his phone and added him on WeChat.

After Lin Hao accepted the friend request, he still couldn't hide his amazement: "I really didn't expect such a rare Snow Shadow Blue-Eye to be collected by me. Brother, I'll be following you to collect treasures from now on!"

"No problem," Jiang Chen nodded in agreement.

"Then I'll take the cat for its exclusive grooming first. I won't disturb you any longer!"

Lin Hao held the cat and bid farewell with a face full of joy. As he left, he couldn't help but repeatedly look back at the top-grade feline.

...

In the afternoon, the large lecture hall was packed.

Jiang Chen specifically chose a seat in the front row with a clear view. His gaze fell upon the podium as soon as he entered.

Su Wanqing's outfit today was a mature 'big sister' style that suited her status as a teacher while carrying a powerful aura.

She wore a navy blue slim-fit blazer over a white chiffon blouse, with a delicate matching silk scarf tied at her collar, looking capable yet elegant.

On her lower half was a black knee-length pencil skirt of a dignified and appropriate length with sharp tailoring. Her legs were clad in ultra-thin matte black stockings, paired with low-heeled black pointed-toe shoes.

Her overall temperament was cold, capable, mature, and grand. She had both the dignity and steadiness of a teacher and the unique cold, glamorous aura of an older sister figure.

Standing on the podium, her posture was upright as she wrote on the board, and her demeanor was composed when she turned around. Every movement was clean and efficient, the perfect image of a cold and professional female teacher.

She looked up, her gaze sweeping lightly over Jiang Chen. A trace of an imperceptible smile was hidden in her eyes, yet she still maintained the steady aura of a teacher.

"Today, we will continue discussing asset allocation and risk hedging."

Su Wanqing's voice was cold and pleasant. Her lecture logic was clear, her speaking pace steady—professional and assertive.

Jiang Chen's gaze was unconsciously drawn to her, out of both professional respect for the teacher and a fluttering heart for her outfit.

The black stockings wrapped around her long, straight legs, their lines flowing smoothly as she walked before the podium. There was a hint of allure hidden within her dignified appearance, the balance perfectly struck.

Midway through, Su Wanqing stepped down from the podium to walk through the aisles while explaining, her steps steady and composed.

As she passed by Jiang Chen, her pace paused for half a second, and she lowered her voice so only the two of them could hear.

"Focus on the lecture. Don't stay distracted."

A faint scent of gardenia brushed past his nose. Jiang Chen's heart felt a slight itch, and he obediently withdrew his gaze.

...

The bell for the end of class rang.

Su Wanqing closed her lesson plan, assigned the homework, and left the classroom.

Suddenly, Jiang Chen's phone vibrated.

[Su Wanqing]: Jiang Chen, come to my office for a moment. I've finished organizing the exercise materials from last time.

[Jiang Chen]: I'm on my way, Teacher Su.

Understanding the signal, Jiang Chen stood up calmly and followed Su Wanqing out of the classroom.

They made their way to the faculty office in the office building.

At this time, the other teachers had either gone to the cafeteria or finished work and left campus. There were only the two of them in the office.

The air was filled with a faint scent of gardenia and the fresh aroma of paper, quiet and ambiguous.

Su Wanqing closed the door gently with a soft 'click,' isolating them from the noise of the outside world.

She turned around, walked to her desk, set down her lesson plan, and reached up to loosen the cuffs of her blazer, casually rolling them up twice to reveal a section of her slender, fair wrist.

Then, she naturally walked to the edge of the desk and leaned against it sideways, her legs slightly crossed.

The black stockings shimmered with a delicate luster under the warm light, revealing a small section of her well-proportioned calves. The movement was casual yet alluring.

She looked up at Jiang Chen, her cold features softening slightly, with a hint of imperceptible playfulness hidden in her eyes.

"You spent the whole class staring at my legs. It seems the black stockings really do have quite the attraction."

The corners of her lips curled up slightly, her tone frank and carrying a touch of small pride.

"I didn't slack off on the new style I promised you, did I?"

Jiang Chen approached step by step, his gaze falling on her dignified yet stunning outfit, then on her crossed legs in black stockings. His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and his voice was low and sincere.

"Teacher Su looks both dignified and beautiful today. It suits your temperament very well."

He stopped half a step away from her, his gaze gentle yet burning, taking in the aura surrounding her.