"On the contrary, the Imperial Blue Jade is not animated and smooth, but it also has restorative effects. It's truly priceless!"
Upon turning over the jade pendant, the old master saw the two characters, "Xiaoke."
The stroke of the characters appeared like a soaring dragon and a drawn sword, truly a masterpiece of a top-grade master!
Upon recognition, the old master was struck mute, guessing that the owner of this jade pendant must be incredibly noble, dominating in status.
"Master, how should we handle this piece? It should sell for a good price, right?"
The old master turned back, glared angrily at the shopkeeper, full of disappointment.
"You fool, do you realize how precious this jade is? A tiny piece could buy your life, and what's more, this jade pendant has an owner. Dare you handle it?"
The shopkeeper's mind buzzed with the scolding, feeling wronged in his heart. It was his first encounter with such a situation.
The old master pondered for a while, then took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Hello? Brother Li, I have a piece of Imperial Blue Jade here, what should I do?"
"Imperial Blue Jade? Let me have a look."
Hanging up the phone, the old craftsman sent across a few photos and videos.
Tianyu Group, affiliated with the Wang Group.
A cry of surprise came from the Deputy CEO's office, stirring curious expressions from the staff outside.
Li Yishan almost swore out loud; he knew this jade pendant all too well.
Six years ago, a half-palm-sized Imperial Blue Jade had appeared at a Metropolis auction.
In just a minute, it was bid for a billion, shocking the entire jade industry.
In the end, it was taken by the Wang family of the metropolis, rumored to be carved for their unborn young master.
It was said that, five years ago, the young master of the Wang family mysteriously disappeared. The whereabouts of the jade also became unknown.
Unexpectedly, after several years, he encountered this precious jade again.
Li Yishan was nervously making a call to the CEO.
One call after another was going through...At the meeting of the Gao Group, Wang Siqi and Gao Jiajun were in a standoff.
"I could never give you the Xin'an district. Your Gao family is really insincere. There's no need for cooperation."
Wang Siqi rhythmically tapped on the table, resting his chin in one hand, quietly waiting for Gao's response.
"Mr. Wang, you have a phone call." Xiao Lian respectfully reported.
"Later."
Xiao Lian whispered in his ear, and Wang Siqi abruptly stood up, ignoring President Gao and went out the door. When Wang Siqi went out to answer the call, the director quickly reported.
"A piece of imperial blue jade, engraved with the word 'Xiao Ke' will appear in the jewelry store in Yanbei District tonight..."
Wang Siqi's hand holding the phone was slightly trembling, and her cool eyes slowly softened.
A wave of excitement, elation, joy, and anticipation surged in her heart.
She opened the email, the few photos and videos inside were viewed over and over again.
"Go find someone to investigate the location of the jade pendant."
"Order the Wang's group subsidiary companies to go to Yanbei District to find people, around six years old, who recognize the jade pendant in the picture!"
"Get the surveillance of that store for me, and report any news promptly."
"Go negotiate with the Yanbei District Public Security Bureau, send people to find the young master, and check all the surveillance in the district for me!"
"Yes! President."
Xiao Lian quickly went to relay the orders. Wang Siqi calmed her mood and sent the photos into the sister group.
Suddenly, the group chat exploded, message after message ringing out.
Wang Siqi got into her car, rubbing her temples with an inexplicable anxiety in her heart.
The night in Magic City started to simmer with the underworld currents.
Suddenly, on the streets, inside communities, alleys, parks, groups of people were on the hunt for something.
Among them were office workers, doctors, teachers, shopkeepers, policemen, and even military personnel on patrol. Police cars flashed down the lanes, and missing person notices were posted all over the city.
Those who didn't know what was going on thought something significant had happened, and they started discussing the intentions behind these people's actions.
Not until someone finally discovered one of the missing person flyers.
"Prize for information, 20,000 thank you gift!"
"First to find the person, rewarded with 200,000!"
Unable to resist, countless people began searching according to the clues on the flyer, conducting what could only be described as a carpet-style search.
This night, many were destined to lie awake... Underneath the bridge, Little Ke lay flat on a ratty quilt, idly gazing at the top of the bridge. His eyes seemed lifeless.
He had lost his most precious jade pendant, the only thing his parents had left to him. This loss filled his tender heart with pain.
Inside the pitch-black tunnel of the bridge, he had uneaten box lunches and Cola laid out.
Gradually, Little Ke closed his eyes and fell asleep.
"Good disciple, good disciple."
Little Ke sleepily opened his eyes, and around him was a world bathed in golden light. A handsome and dignified man was sitting cross-legged in mid-air.
"Master, you've come to play with Little Ke, hehe."
Little Ke was thrilled to see his Master. Each time he was here learning with his Master, he felt extremely joyful and fulfilled.
"Master, I lost my treasure and mom and dad can't find me anymore."
He recounted today's events with a pitiful tone to his Master, who was patiently listening.
Once he finished, the Master gave a faint smile and gestured, bringing Little Ke closer to him.
"Disciple, do you want to be all-capable, have inexhaustible food, find your parents, and live a happy life?"
Little Ke promptly replied, "Of course I want to, but I don't know how to do that."
"Then let me tell you, keep practicing diligently, and once you grow strong, you will achieve all these."
"You are quite a prodigy now, you've learned everything l've taught you."
"The skills your master has taught you, you must put them to good use, they are all your abilities."