Though jewelry companies and the real estate sector might seem worlds apart, mutual favors are the currency of the elite business circles; thus, they naturally felt obliged to give Tang Zheng some face. Who knew when they might need to buy a mansion or a villa and have to ask for his help?

Holding that thought, those magnates and bosses of jewelry companies continued to examine the invitations, only to find that the designated venue was an auction house named Zhengya Xuan. Those in the know immediately seemed to grasp the situation, while those who didn't would quickly learn the establishment's background with a little inquiry.

"Oh, it's a subsidiary opened by Mrs. Tang, just something Young Master Tang can play around with. I see..."

A collective moment of sudden understanding swept through the crowd. What exactly they understood remained a matter of individual interpretation. In any case, they resolved to attend promptly when the time came, treating it as a mere social engagement. Especially upon arrival, seeing so many industry peers present transformed the event into an impromptu exchange session, where cordial greetings and networking flourished amidst light banter.

Meanwhile, in a Vice President's office on the third floor, Tang Qinghua watched the scene unfold through the window, rubbing his chin. "It seems my father's seal is still quite effective."

"Naturally, it is. Thank Uncle Tang for me later," Wang Guan smiled, watching the stream of luxury cars arriving. He felt a stirring sense of 'All the heroes of the realm are now within my grasp.'

"Thank him for what? Thank me," Tang Qinghua chuckled. "Besides, I should be thanking you for giving Zhengya Xuan a golden opportunity to make a name for itself."

"Likewise!" Wang Guan chuckled softly. "When those big bosses finish viewing the jadeite later, they should come to you to inquire about prices. Make sure you don't go soft; you have to carve a deep slice out of them for me. Otherwise, I won't have the funds to partner in business with your family."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely make them bleed," Tang Qinghua glanced sideways. "But speaking of which, although I don't know how to appraise jadeite, I recognize that batch is of superior quality. You're actually willing to sell it all?"

"No choice, I'm short on cash," Wang Guan sighed. "A single coin can stump a hero..."

"Stop the poverty routine," Tang Qinghua scoffed. "The person who transferred a hundred million without batting an eye the day before yesterday has no standing to play the pauper."

"Since you know about that, you should know even better that I'm broke," Wang Guan said helplessly. "That was just the initial investment, and there will be continuous capital infusion afterward. How could I not be short of money?"

"Understood," Tang Qinghua nodded. "Gold prices show signs of warming up recently. I'll strike when the time is right; it should help you make a decent sum. Also, Feibai says the clues to Wang Zhibao's treasure are getting clearer; perhaps we can locate the hoard in a couple of days. Then, money won't be an issue."

"Haha, I'll look forward to his good news," Wang Guan said sincerely, praying the treasure hadn't been plundered yet.

At the same time, Tang Qinghua lamented, "It's a shame there aren't more antiques in the treasure hoard; otherwise, I could have organized a special auction just for pirate loot."

"One must know contentment..." Just as the two were chatting, the big bosses and jewelry executives, led by another Vice President of Zhengya Xuan, were slowly ushered into a lavishly decorated exhibition hall.

Under the illumination of the grand crystal chandeliers, the layout of the hall became perfectly clear.

At first glance, the magnates and jewelry heads froze. In the center of the hall sat a large round table, perhaps fifteen meters in diameter. Upon this table, trays were arranged with meticulous uniformity. Something was clearly placed inside each tray, yet it was all concealed beneath pieces of red silk cloth, lending an air of mystery.

At this point, the Vice President of Zhengya Xuan chuckled lightly. "The items are in the trays. Please feel free to examine them, distinguished guests."

A moment of confusion passed between the bosses and executives. This social event was quite unlike what they had imagined. Not only was Mr. Tang Zheng absent, but not even refreshments had been prepared. Was this truly just an invitation for them to appraise jewelry?

"Quite unique," remarked one executive.

Just then, an executive smiled, glanced at the Vice President of Zhengya Xuan, and casually walked up to the round table, negligently pulling back the red silk cloth from one tray.

In that instant, a brilliant, clear, jade-green light flooded his eyes, causing him to involuntarily step back half a pace, then narrow his gaze to examine it closely.

A sharp gasp cut through the air: "Imperial Green glass-type jadeite!"

"What?"

The previously puzzled bosses and executives immediately swarmed over upon hearing this.

The guests Wang Guan had invited were highly targeted: either established jewelry company bosses or wealthy individuals deeply interested in jadeite. Seeing Imperial Green glass-type jadeite was like a gourmand encountering exquisite food; they immediately surged forward.

Several people clustered together for a better look, effectively squeezing everyone else out. Seeing this, others could only stare helplessly. However, noticing the numerous other trays lining the long table sparked an idea, and one person reached out and flicked the red cloth off another tray.

Glancing inside, the man was instantly dumbfounded. "Hey, this is glass-type jadeite over here too..."

"What?"

Others, hearing this, immediately turned back, only to see that the jadeite in the other tray was also emitting a bright, pure green that shimmered like water waves under the lights.

"Could it be that all of them are?"

Considering this possibility, some people began circling the round table, tearing the red cloths off one by one. The facts proved their speculation correct: every tray held a piece of jadeite of exceptionally high quality.

"Red Jade, Yellow Jade, Lavender, Crimson Splash, Granny Green, Fu Lu Shou..." Professional terminology tumbled from the experts' mouths, leaving the onlookers dizzy and dazed, feeling as if they were dreaming.

Because even a single piece of high-grade colored jadeite was extremely rare, let alone having the entire spectrum of high-end jadeite varieties gathered in one place. Such a collection was unheard of, not just among jadeite collectors, but perhaps even in the warehouses of some well-funded jewelry companies.

After several minutes of shock absorbing the sight of these premium jadeites, the bosses and executives' minds naturally began to churn. They slowly pieced together a different meaning. Perhaps they had misunderstood; Tang Zheng hadn't invited them to support his wife's business, but rather for mutual benefit.

Do not mistake the corpulent figures of some magnates and executives for gluttons and fools; that is a complete misunderstanding. Never equate officials with merchants; no matter how large a businessman's head or how thick his waistline, it never alters his inherently shrewd nature.

To arrange such a dazzling display of top-tier jadeite all together—was this merely for their viewing pleasure?

Even if the Vice President of Zhengya Xuan claimed so, they certainly wouldn't believe it. After some deliberation, one magnate immediately sought out the Vice President to engage in discussions. Seeing this, the others soon followed, eager to explore the current jadeite market trends...

Meanwhile, someone chose the opposite course. A young man, while the great bosses and executives were engrossed with the jadeite, did not follow the crowd but instead slipped out of the exhibition hall, pulling out his phone to make a call.

Just then, Wang Guan, who was sipping tea with Tang Qinghua in the office, received a call. Seeing the caller ID, he smiled faintly and answered.

"Young Master Jia!" Wang Guan asked knowingly, "Is there something you need?"

"Where are you?" Jia Qin asked directly. "I'm coming to find you..."

"Third-floor office," Wang Guan gave the location, then hung up, smiling. "He's quite sharp. He must have spotted a flaw somewhere to deduce that I was the one who invited him."

"Perhaps he heard some whispers," Tang Qinghua remarked casually. "After all, having a young man mixed in among so many major bosses might have made him suspicious."

"He's young, but his net worth might surpass ours," Wang Guan chuckled. "And he's very interested in jadeite. Maybe he plans to pull strings and buy the entire collection."

"That's several hundred million worth of goods..." Tang Qinghua couldn't help but show a touch of surprise.

"A few hundred million is nothing; he has plenty of money."

Others might not know, but Wang Guan was well aware that Jia Qin had made a substantial sum selling family antiques, including the one hundred million he himself had contributed. Inviting him now was merely a way to earn that money back.

"Knock, knock!"

A knocking sound came from outside; the visitor had likely arrived. Wang Guan smiled and went to open the door. Jia Qin stood outside, his expression complex.

Three days prior, after receiving a call from Boss Yang recounting the details of Wang Guan's stone cutting, Jia Qin's first reaction was disbelief, suspecting Boss Yang was joking.

But Boss Yang's solemn oath gave Jia Qin pause, so he started inquiring around to verify the truth. Being part of the same circle, it wasn't hard to uncover the reality through indirect means. The investigation confirmed Boss Yang hadn't lied, plunging Jia Qin into shock and confusion. Before he could process the astonishment, he suddenly received an invitation.

Seeing the signature on the invitation, Jia Qin was utterly bewildered. He couldn't recall any connection between himself and the Tang family to warrant such a sudden invitation. However, after weighing his options for a moment, he decided to attend. Upon seeing the dazzling, superior quality of the premium jadeite pieces, he instantly thought of Wang Guan...

Jia Qin's deduction proved correct; this was indeed Wang Guan's doing.

At this moment, Jia Qin’s emotions were like a tempestuous sea. To this day, he couldn't comprehend how someone who had only recently started dabbling in stone gambling could select stones hiding premium jadeite among thousands of rough materials. Was it truly as people suggested—was Wang Guan feigning weakness?

As Jia Qin’s thoughts raced, Wang Guan greeted him with a smile. "Come in and meet him. This is Vice President Tang of Zhengya Xuan. If you have anything you wish to auction in the future, you can approach him..."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Wang Guan invited Jia Qin to sit. Without preamble, Jia Qin got straight to the point: "The jadeite in the exhibition hall, is it all yours?"