Chapter 13

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Sun Ze was clearly attempting to avenge his son with sheer numbers.

There were a lot of discussions as the people watched the slim and frail Song Ye be surrounded. They were worried, but Sun Ze had ties to the local gangs. No one dared to stand up for Song Ye for fear of offending him.

“Just do it. I’ll take responsibility if anything happens,” Sun Ze said casually. It was as if human lives meant nothing to him.

Song Ye laughed cold. Like father, like son. Both father and son were just as arrogant.

The moves from earlier were just for warming up. Song Ye moved and made a pose, preparing to continue the fight.

“Stop!” There was a shout, and Zhao Zhen ran over and shielded Song Ye with his body. “CEO Sun, what are you doing? What did my nephew do to offend you?” On the way here, Song Ye arranged with Zhao Zhen to be uncle and nephews before others since a male identity would make things easier for her outside.

Sun Ze paused when he saw the familiar face and then frowned. “CEO Zhao from Cloud City. This is your family member?” Everything thought both called each other CEO, but it was clear from Sun Ze’s behavior that he had zero respect for Zhao Zhen.

Cloud City was a small city, and Yu Fu Jewelry was not even a big name in the business so Sun Ze did not give two hoots about Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen’s face turned gloomy and knew that he was not in a precarious position but continued to defend Song Ye. “If my nephew has offended you in any way, can CEO Sun please have mercy and give him a chance.”

“Chance?” Sun Ze scoffed as he pointed on the two boys on the floor. “CEO Zhao’s nephew did not give CEO Li’s sons any chance. His arm is broken, and I’ve decided that your nephew shall leave an arm behind. That’s not a lot to ask for, is it?”

“What?” Zhao Zhen was stunned. He turned to look at Song Ye’s frail figure. How could she have possibly broken someone’s hand? From Song Ye’s open expression, cold sweat dribbled down his face. He pursed his lips but did not say anything. “Since he hurt someone, I’ll make sure to apologize and make it up to CEO Li. As for your suggestion, it’s a little harsh,” he said with a shrug.

“Hehe, CEO Zhao must not know the rush since you don’t come here often. If one has the guts to make trouble on my turf, they must be able to suffer the consequences. Sorry, CEO Zhao.” Sun Ze waved, and the bodyguards closed in.

Song Ye, who had been eager to fight earlier, did not move. Instead, she stood behind Zhao Zhen and watched the commotion.

Zhao Zhen gritted his teeth, having been disrespected. “Sun Ze, don’t push it.”

Sun Ze smiled. “You have no power or influence while I do. What’s wrong with that?”

There was chaos as the bodyguards closed in. However, another commotion came from outside the crowd. It was organized but rapid. In seconds, another group of bodyguards had surrounded everyone. They had their hands in their pockets as if preparing to get something out.

Sun Ze was stunned by what he saw. Before he could ask anything, the crowd parted; and a man dressed in a suit walked through. He was good-looking and had the aura of a person in power.

“Ma-Master Qu!” Sun Ze was stunned and immediately changed his expression into a smile. “It’s such an honor to have you here with us. Do you have your eye on anything of the stones? If not, I can make a few recommendations for you.”

This was probably what snobbishness looked like.

The man curled his lips slightly as if mocking Sun Ze. “I won’t trouble CEO Sun. I’m not lacking anything that’s sold out here. However, I did run into something wonderful today, and I’m waiting for the auction to begin. It’s going to be a little tough for me if you’ve offended the seller.”

Even though Song Ye was standing behind Zhao Zhen, she could feel the man’s gaze on her as he spoke.

Sun Ze, who was in the midst of buttering up to Master Qu, froze. His eyes widened in disbelief. “Hehe, I didn’t know what CEO Zhao has brought to have caught Master Qu’s attention?”

“Shouldn’t you be the clearest about this kind of thing as the person in charge? If there’s nothing else, hurry up and begin the auction. I’m looking forward to working together with you.” With that, the man left the crowd, without any regard for Sun Ze.

The latter was already breaking out in cold sweat. He turned around stiffly and pieced together a stiff smile. “CEO Zhao, sorry about earlier. If there’s nothing, let’s head inside.”

Song Ye raised her eyebrows. Money did make the world go round.

Zhao Zhen tidied himself up, all calm and collected.

CEO Sun was stuck with the two boys as the center of attention. He was upset but could not lose his temper. After all, he could not afford to offend the Qu family.

After entering the venue, Zhao Zhen led Song Ye into the lounge without reprimanding her. “How are you? Did you get hurt from earlier?”

From his point of view, Song Ye was not only his partner but also a young girl. Even if she did break someone’s arm, it must have been the two obnoxious boys making trouble. For some unexplained reason, he trusted Song Ye.

The unconditional trust and protection made Song Ye happy. She curled her lips into a rare, gentle smile that dazzled Zhao Zhen.

“I’m fine.” She shook her head and passed the bag to him. “Since the item has attracted some attention, why don’t we take the chance to make a name for ourselves? Sell these two pieces later.”

Zhao Zhen was still starstruck by her smile. He looked down at the two black pieces of rock and also came to his senses after a while. “You bought these at that stall earlier?”

“En, open it while we have time.” Song Ye sat down on a cutting machine and motioned for Zhao Zhen to sit down on the other.

He paused and looked at the ordinary-looking stone. This was from a roadside stall; what can it produce?

He could not bear to attack the child’s eagerness, seeing how confident Song Ye was. He then chose to cut the stone open.

Song Ye watched and learned. She was a fast learner, on top of help from her abilities. She was able to get through the stone faster than Zhao Zhen did. When he turned, he saw two fist-sized jades before his eyes.

There was a cold sensation on his hand, and it had jade, too!

Even though it was not the top-tier jade, it was rather precious as well.

As Zhao Zhen watched the two pieces of stone, he did believe that Song Ye had talent in this area.