78: Chapter 78 Old in age but young at heart

Han Jingyang nodded: "Just put it on."

Wang Zhiwei was still a bit skeptical: "Don't I need to perform some kind of ritual or recite some incantations or anything?"

"No need. If you don't believe me, put it on now and try it."

Wang Zhiwei hesitated for a moment, then put the Xiu jade pendant around his neck.

A moment later, he suddenly stood up abruptly: "It really is… a bit different."

"You feel a reaction?"

"Ahem, there is a little something."

"Go back and test it, and you'll know if my dharma instrument is real."

Wang Zhiwei nodded heavily, settled the bill, said his goodbyes, and quickly left Jiguang Zhai.

Zhou Yucheng chuckled: "He still doesn't quite believe it and wants to test the effect. Only if it's truly effective will he give you the order from the Linlang Pavilion. However, it looks like this deal is secure."

Han Jingyang said dismissively: "I don't need his order. To put it bluntly, it's usually others begging me."

"That's true," Zhou Yucheng sighed with emotion: "Fortunately, I'm thick-skinned and clung tightly to your leg; otherwise, I would be finished by now."

Han Jingyang laughed: "It's mainly because you're willing to spend money. You gave one million without hesitation, and you gave away large batches of antiques just like that. Since I've taken your money, I'd be embarrassed to just watch and not do anything."

He said that, but he felt quite disdainful inside.

The old guy really knew how to build connections.

Even though he knew that my dealing with He Dingkun had nothing to do with him, he insisted on dragging himself into it.

No wonder he's done so well for himself.

Being thick-skinned really is an extremely powerful survival skill.

I should learn a thing or two.

Zhou Yucheng seized the opportunity: "Little brother, do you think the feng shui in my villa needs any further adjustments?"

"How do you want to adjust it?"

"You decide, little brother. Comfort must be the priority, followed by good luck and health, and I want plenty of wealth, too."

"…"

He certainly has quite a few demands.

But it's not impossible to do, though I must fleece this old guy properly.

Although I didn't deal with He Dingkun for this old guy's sake.

But if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been noticed by He Dingkun, and none of those subsequent events would have happened.

I need to make the old guy bleed a little more.

Thinking of this, Han Jingyang said to Zhou Yucheng: "Old Zhou, the feng shui at your villa really needs an adjustment. What I did before was primarily for protection, with almost no other attributes. Now that there are no external threats, we can set up a more powerful feng shui formation, but you should prepare yourself mentally for the cost."

Zhou Yucheng nodded quickly: "No problem, let's aim for a ten-million standard."

Ten million? What is that enough for?

Well, it's not exactly a small amount.

Zhou Yucheng can't afford to shell out that many ten-millions.

However, I still need to play hard to get, or this old guy won't know how to appreciate it.

Han Jingyang shook his head slightly: "Old Zhou, ten million is a lot, but to do it according to your standards, it's really not enough."

"Ah?"

"I use real, high-quality materials, not just empty shells to fool people. Every dharma instrument I bring out can form a formation on its own. Your villa is so large that you'll need at least three high-quality dharma instruments and a number of supporting ones."

"Then, how much will that cost?"

"Add another five million," Han Jingyang added five million in one breath.

As Han Jingyang spoke, he observed Zhou Yucheng's expression.

He felt a little nervous inside.

This old guy wouldn't really be out of money, would he?

That shouldn't be.

After being in business for so many years, he shouldn't be lacking even this little bit of assets.

The pained expression on his face must be faked.

It's also possible he's actually pained, but that would just be pure stinginess, not poverty.

This old guy wouldn't even part with his wealth when his life was at stake; it's clear he's someone who doesn't mind spending small amounts but treats big spending like it's killing him.

This time, I must bite a piece of meat off this old guy.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be worth the fear and thrills of these past few days.

Zhou Yucheng agonized for a long time, his old face twisted like a bitter melon: "Fifteen million it is, then. But, little brother, how about—hehe—do you have any more of those pendants that little Wang took? Give me one."

Han Jingyang raised an eyebrow.

The old guy is restless too.

Truly, warmth breeds desire.

He's only just returned to the safety zone from the edge of the cliff, and he's already thinking about that sort of thing.

I used to think this old guy was relatively decent.

I didn't expect him to be old in age but not in heart.

He's over ten years older than Wang Zhiwei, but his heart is just as wild; he might even find a mistress younger than Wang Zhiwei's.

No, that's not right. Wang Zhiwei found a proper wife; although she's young, they have a certificate, it's legal, licensed employment.

This old guy hasn't divorced his wife; if he wants to do this, he must be resorting to underhanded methods.

Despicable!

Han Jingyang felt disdain in his heart, but his face was all smiles: "Old Zhou, I never would have expected it. Even you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, are into this sort of thing."

Zhou Yucheng explained with a red face: "As a backup, just a backup, little brother. My health is quite good, ahem, and always holding it in isn't a good thing…"

Han Jingyang said with disgust: "Don't tell me about that. But I really don't have anything like that on hand right now. We'll see if I come across one."

"You must remember."

"Mhm, I'll definitely keep an eye out for you. You are my biggest client, after all."

Han Jingyang was telling the truth; in just a few days since starting out, he had already fleeced over twenty million from Zhou Yucheng.

However, I have a clear conscience.

Regardless of anything else, I saved this old guy's life and helped him protect his family fortune.

Besides, the dharma instruments are the real deal.

And the feng shui formation won't be cut corners or discounted.

Is it excessive to fleece twenty million from the old guy?

It's not excessive.

It's just that the type of object I sold to Wang Zhiwei isn't very common.

Although there are many works with erotic themes, there are few high-quality ones, and the probability of identifying an attribute is even lower.

One can only rely on luck.

Oh, I kind of regret it now.

I shouldn't have sold that Xiu jade pendant.

It would have been nice to keep as a backup.

Although he had broken up with his girlfriend, he had only lost one tree, which meant he could embrace the entire forest.

As a famous metaphysics master who is young, handsome, and wealthy, is it really excessive to want a few more girlfriends?

Han Jingyang couldn't help but let his imagination run wild, and he regretted that Xiu jade pendant even more.

"Name: Late Qing Dynasty Xiu Jade Carved Figure Pendant."

"Grade: Seventh Grade."

"Attribute: Stamina +2."

"Skill: None."

Although it had no skills, the attribute was the real deal.

What a pity.

After seeing Zhou Yucheng off, he called Liu Jing: "Liu Jing, my family is planning to go to Qiongdao for a few days. Want to come along?"

Liu Jing was very surprised: "Boss, it's your family gathering. Is it appropriate to bring me along?"

"What's inappropriate about it? At worst, you can guest-star as my girlfriend; they definitely won't have any objections."

"Holy crap, Boss, are you serious?"

"Guest-star. Do you know what guest-star means? It's temporary, fake, the kind where we break up as soon as we get back from the trip."

"…"

Liu Jing was silent for a moment: "Boss, I want to slash you with a knife."

Han Jingyang laughed out loud.

But the next second, his laughter stopped instantly.

Because Liu Jing continued: "I accept."

"I was joking…"

"I know, but I don't mind. Boss, I know I don't have the chance to be your real girlfriend, so being a guest-star for a few days is quite nice."

"Liu Jing…"

"Shh, Boss, no need to say anything more. I understand. When are we leaving? Book my ticket. You have to fulfill your duties as a boyfriend, even if it's only temporary."

He hung up the phone.

Han Jingyang stared at his phone, lost in thought.

Did I fall into a trap?

Or was I outplayed?

I made a joke and ended up with a temporary girlfriend?

And what did that woman mean by what she said?

Does that count as a confession?