"Wait outside," he instructed over his shoulder, then entered respectfully.
Yang Wanqing sat up on the sofa and looked at him curiously.
Ying Wenjie immediately spotted Chen Hao coming out of the study.
He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and bowed respectfully.
"Celestial Master Chen, I'm Ying Wenjie. Please forgive me for visiting unannounced."
Chen Hao looked at him and said calmly, "Have a seat."
Ying Wenjie straightened, somewhat overwhelmed by the honor, and carefully sat down on the sofa.
Chen Siyao poured him a glass of water. He accepted it with both hands, took a sip, then gently set it back on the coffee table.
"Celestial Master Chen, my grandfather asked me to bring this. It's a small token of our regard. Please accept it."
He opened the wooden box.
A palm-sized piece of jadeite lay quietly inside. It was a rich green throughout, with exquisite translucency, and glowed softly under the lights like a deep pool. It was truly a rare treasure.
The bodyguard carefully placed it on the table. The green glow seemed to illuminate the entire living room, making even the air feel precious.
Chen Siyao gasped. "Is that... Imperial Green Jadeite?!"
Yang Wanqing leaned closer too, her eyes transfixed. "Oh my god, how much must that be worth?"
Ying Wenjie said softly, "Its market value is about five hundred million."
Five hundred million!
Chen Siyao and Yang Wanqing exchanged a glance, each seeing the shock in the other's eyes.
Chen Hao looked at the jadeite.
Then he closed the wooden box and looked at Ying Wenjie.
"What does your grandfather want?"
Ying Wenjie hastily waved his hands. "Celestial Master Chen, please don't misunderstand! My grandfather simply admires you and hopes to establish a friendly connection. There are no conditions whatsoever, honestly!"
Chen Hao watched