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Chapter 180: Chapter 180

As she opened the box, Zuri's eyes momentarily froze. Inside the sandalwood box, two items lay quietly—a piece of premium blood jade and a letter.

 

Zuri picked up the letter. The white paper had yellowed slightly, showing its age. She unfolded the letter, and the neat, elegant handwriting immediately caught her eye. Zuri recognized it at once—it was Dalia's handwriting.

 

"Third Brother, I've run into some trouble in the Imperial City. Come quietly and don't tell anyone. Brother, please come quickly, I need you."

 

The letter contained only three lines, simple and straightforward. But for Jonah to have kept this letter all these years meant it was far from ordinary.

 

She set the letter aside and picked up the blood jade. It felt warm and smooth in her hand, with a delicate texture. Its luster was bright, and its clarity was excellent—this was a top-grade blood jade.

 

Naturally formed blood jade is extremely rare among gemstones. The luster, clarity, and overall quality of this piece were exceptional, making it a highly coveted item among collectors.

 

As Zuri examined the jade closely, she noticed a small character etched on the inside rim—("Yin").

 

"Yin," Zuri murmured softly.

 

Suddenly, the third Mrs. Qin snatched the blood jade from Zuri's hand, clutching it tightly as she meticulously wiped it, her satisfaction growing with every moment. Her brows were alight with excitement.

 

"This blood jade is exquisite. It's rare to see one with such clarity."

 

Seeing the greed in the woman's eyes, Zuri quickly reclaimed the jade from her grasp.

 

"What are you doing?" Mrs. Qin demanded angrily. "Give the jade back to me."

 

"Mrs. Qin, don't be too greedy. I've already purchased this item," Zuri replied coldly.

 

Regret washed over Mrs. Qin. She hadn't realized the contents of the box were so valuable. Had she known, she would never have handed it over so easily. If only Zuri hadn't returned so quickly—she hadn't even had time to inspect the contents.

 

"I only said I'd let you look, not that I'd give you what was inside," Mrs. Qin retorted, her tone unreasonable and firm.

 

Zuri sat down on the worn-out sofa, crossing her legs, her expression tinged with coldness. "Am I being too lenient?"

 

This was pushing things too far!

 

"Give it back to me, or I'll call the police and report that you trespassed and stole my belongings," Mrs. Qin threatened.

 

Three hundred thousand yuan for a piece of blood jade worth over five million? Dream on!

 

Zuri casually tossed her phone onto the table. "Go ahead."

 

Mrs. Qin froze.

 

Could it be that this girl wasn't afraid?

 

"Need help dialing?" Zuri asked calmly.

 

"You... you're not afraid?" Mrs. Qin's voice wavered with suspicion.

 

She couldn't be bluffing, could she?

 

Zuri's voice remained unhurried. "When the police arrive, I'll charge you with extortion. Do you think the jade is yours? Are your fingerprints on it?"

 

As she spoke, Zuri methodically wiped the blood jade.

 

"Do you have a certificate of authenticity? Mrs. Qin, you might not know, but every piece of jade, especially high-grade ones like this, has a traceable origin and number. Can you provide that?"

 

"Of course, you could claim it's a family heirloom. But this isn't an ancient jade. It's easy to verify with a professional appraisal."

 

Mrs. Qin was stunned, Zuri's words leaving her dumbfounded, yet she still had her doubts.

 

Unperturbed, Zuri continued leisurely, "When your son got into trouble, do you know why your husband didn't dare sell this jade? Have you ever wondered why?"

 

"Because he didn't dare!"

 

With those words, Mrs. Qin finally believed her and stopped trying to take the jade.

 

Zuri picked up the items and stood up. Before leaving, she left behind a final remark.

 

"Your son's downfall came from his own greed."

 

The door closed behind her, leaving Mrs. Qin seething with rage. She started throwing things around in a fit of anger—her son was her sore spot.

 

Zuri left with the item she had long sought. If Jonah had kept it, he must have known its origin, but he hadn't recorded it, keeping the knowledge to himself. To solve the mystery, Zuri had to start with this blood jade.

 

Back home, Zuri spent a long time searching the internet for information about blood jade, but most of it was useless, offering little value.

 

Lying on her bed, she held the jade in her hand, examining it under the light. She could clearly see fine threads of blood-red lines, as if blood had naturally seeped into the stone.

 

Could this be connected to her own origins? Was "Yin" the name of the jade's original owner?

 

Too many questions lingered in her mind, with no one to provide answers. Tossing and turning, she couldn't fall asleep.

 

Sitting up, Zuri opened a drawer, took out the jade, and played with it in her hands. If she wanted to understand its significance, she had to start with the jade itself.

 

She picked up her phone and dialed Azura.

 

Azura answered groggily, "Who is it?"

 

"It's me."

 

Azura jolted awake, "Zuri, why are you calling me in the middle of the night? Don't tell me you're in the mood for a chat? I'm warning you, I can't do that—I need my beauty sleep."

 

Zuri ignored her babbling. "Do you know any experts in jade?"

 

"Jade?" Azura rubbed her eyes. "Yes, I have an uncle who specializes in jade collection, especially ancient and rare pieces. He knows his stuff."

 

"Where is he? Can you help me get in touch with him? The sooner, the better."

 

"What's going on? Do you have some ancient jade to sell?"

 

"I need him to appraise a piece of jade."

 

"Alright. It's too late tonight, but I'll contact him first thing in the morning."

 

"Good. Get some sleep."

 

After hanging up, Azura went back to sleep without a care.

 

The next morning, Azura called.

 

"Zuri, I've gotten in touch with my uncle. He agreed to take a look at the jade, but he's in the capital. We'll have to go there."

 

"Alright. Let's set off today."

 

"Do we have to rush?" Azura was surprised.

 

"It's urgent."

 

"It'll take us two or three hours to get from Oceanic City to the capital. I'll check if he's available tonight. If not, we can go tomorrow morning." Azura, ever efficient, got everything sorted.

 

"Okay."

 

By noon, the two of them were driving to the capital. On the way, Azura's curiosity got the better of her.

 

"What kind of jade is it?"

 

Zuri took out the blood jade from the wooden box and handed it to her.

 

Azura carefully examined it, then after a long pause, said, "I'm no expert, but this jade's quality is superb. It's very rare on the market. Usually, jade like this is found in the collections of serious collectors, major families, or the vaults of jewelry magnates."

 

"It's beautiful! It's rare to find jade that has absorbed color so well and maintained such transparency, especially blood jade. At first glance, it almost looks fake."

 

Of course, it wasn't fake.

 

Azura carefully placed the jade back in its box.

 

Since Zuri valued this blood jade so highly, it must be of great importance.


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Chapter 181: Chapter 181

Magic City

Located in the Jiangnan region, Magic City is the most bustling metropolis and the economic hub of the South. This cutting-edge city imposes a fast pace and immense pressure on its inhabitants. Walking among the towering skyscrapers, one can't help but feel as small as a speck of dust.

 

Zuri and Azura checked into a local five-star hotel, booking a suite. The extravagant cost for just one night made Zuri, who was used to a frugal lifestyle, wince.

 

"We could have stayed in a standard room," Zuri suggested.

 

"Don't worry, this place belongs to my uncle. It's free, and we can stay as long as we want," Azura grinned mischievously as she took the room keys from the front desk.

 

Zuri stayed silent. *Rich people really are walking opportunities.*

 

As soon as the elevator door opened with a "ding," two bodyguards stepped forward, blocking their path.

 

"What do you want?" Azura frowned.

 

"Ladies, this floor has been reserved. Please leave," one of the bodyguards said.

 

Azura and Zuri exchanged glances.

 

Azura chuckled, "Sir, the floor is reserved? Why didn't I know that?"

 

The bodyguard patiently explained, "Young lady, it's important to know your limits when idolizing someone. Celebrities are just ordinary people. Please go back now, or I'll have hotel security escort you out."

 

Azura flashed the room key, "Take a good look. This is our room key. We're staying here."

 

The bodyguard inspected the key and confirmed they were indeed guests.

 

The bodyguards stepped aside.

 

"Can you tell me who's staying here tonight?" Azura asked, curious.

 

The bodyguards remained silent, watching the two women enter their room. After confirming the key was genuine, they relaxed.

 

Just then, the door to the suite across the hall opened, and Owen stepped out, instantly spotting Zuri.

 

"Zuri!"

 

Both women turned to him.

 

Azura was thrilled, her eyes sparkling.

 

Zuri was surprised, "Owen, what are you doing here?"

 

The bodyguards, realizing they knew each other, retreated obediently.

 

"You came to Magic City and didn't tell me," Owen complained.

 

"I just arrived today."

 

Isaac, Owen's manager, noticing Owen's eagerness to start a long conversation, quickly intervened, "Owen, the car is waiting downstairs. We need to go now, or we'll be late."

 

Owen shot him a disgruntled look but then smiled at Zuri, "How long are you staying in Magic City? You should come visit me on set. I'm shooting here for a while, and you can come by anytime."

 

Zuri was about to decline, but Azura tugged on her sleeve persistently. Eventually, Zuri nodded, "Sure. Once I'm done with my business, I'll get in touch."

 

"Great, it's a deal!"

 

Satisfied with her response, Owen finally allowed Isaac to drag him away.

 

After Owen left, Azura hugged Zuri excitedly, "Zuri, you're my lucky star! If I stick with you, I can see my idol every day. Let's stay here for the entire summer and head straight to the capital when school starts."

 

Zuri… quietly walked into the room, not agreeing with Azura's crazy plan.

 

She had much more important things to do.

 

Late at night, Owen, fully disguised, returned to the hotel and was about to knock on the door across the hall when Isaac stopped him.

 

"Dude, it's eleven at night. You might not need sleep, but other people do. And if someone catches you coming out of a young girl's room, do you want to ruin her reputation?"

 

Owen reluctantly pulled his hand back.

 

"Can I at least ask her to breakfast tomorrow?" Owen asked, his eyes pleading with Isaac, making it clear that he'd knock if Isaac said no.

 

Isaac sighed, nodding, "Sure, sure."

 

He couldn't understand why this guy, who was so cold to everyone else, was so attached to this girl. The contrast was almost painful to watch.

 

The next morning, Owen, having timed it perfectly, eagerly knocked on the door and pressed the doorbell repeatedly, but there was no response.

 

"What's going on?"

 

Isaac pointed to the monitor beside them, "There's no one in the room. They must've gone out."

 

Owen checked the time. It was only 7:30 a.m. They should either be waking up or still in bed. How could they be out already? This wasn't normal!

 

Regardless, Owen was left disappointed.

 

While Owen was disappointed, Isaac was relieved. At least he had avoided another tabloid scandal.

 

Meanwhile, Zuri and Azura had already arrived at a dim sum restaurant. A waiter led them to a classical, elegant pavilion in the back garden. When they opened the bamboo door, they found a man already enjoying his breakfast.

 

The middle-aged man didn't look up and continued brewing his tea, "Have a seat."

 

They sat across from him.

 

"Uncle Lei," Azura greeted.

 

Lei Mingjun looked up at them, smiled, and said, "You haven't eaten yet, right? I've had some breakfast prepared for you. Eat first, and then we'll talk."

 

"Alright."

 

The waiter served a variety of exquisite dishes. Each dish was just a bite-sized portion, but the sheer number and variety gave the meal a royal banquet feel.

 

After breakfast, the waiter swiftly cleared the table, transforming the room into a meeting space.

 

Knowing that Zuri was anxious, Azura got straight to the point, "Uncle Lei, can you take a look at this jade for my friend?"

 

Lei Mingjun turned to Zuri, "Let me see it."

 

Zuri took out the wooden box, carefully removed the blood jade, and handed it to Lei Mingjun.

 

As soon as he held the jade, Lei Mingjun's interest was piqued. He took out a magnifying glass and examined it closely.

 

Zuri and Azura waited quietly, not interrupting him.

 

After a while, Lei Mingjun set down the jade, "This blood jade was cut from a high-quality piece. Though it's not ancient, its quality is exceptional. The color is even, and the red is vibrant. The only flaw is the crude craftsmanship, which wasted such fine material."

 

He sighed as he spoke.

 

"Are you planning to sell this jade? If you are, I can offer you a good price."

 

Zuri shook her head, "No, I just want to know if you've seen this jade before or if you recognize the style of the craftsman."

 

Finding the craftsman could bring her one step closer to the truth.

 

Lei Mingjun was stumped. He knew many skilled jade carvers, but the craftsmanship on this piece was amateurish, clearly not at the level of a master.

 

"You've posed a real challenge. From a professional standpoint, this carving is clumsy. Such a fine jade should not have been entrusted to an unskilled carver. The only other possibility is that the carver was the jade's owner."


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