Shen Qianshu entered Gubelin in her business attire.
Gubelin was one of the world's most famous gemological laboratory. It was also a center for jewelry appraisal with a great reputation. Gubelin's appraisal held the most power and prestige among all jewelry appraisals. Other than that, Gubelin was also famous for being expensive and strict. Jewelry sent to Gubelin were usually rare and scarce. As a result, average jewelry companies would not invite Gubelin for appraisals as the costs were too high and that they were… too strict.
Just the previous year, there was a pigeon-red ruby that was worth thirty million with appraisals from centers like GIA and IGI. However, due to various reasons, when the seller sent it to Gubelin for appraisal, trace amounts of impurities were discovered, causing the value of it to fall. Hence, most companies would not send their jewels to Gubelin for appraisals other than a few international companies which were prestigious. Simply put, Gubelin was the most outstanding one in the field.
In Asia, there was only one Gubelin Gem Lab, which was in Hong Kong. The Gubelin lab in City A was set up to meet the increasing demands in the jewelry industry in Asia just two years ago. They mainly worked on rare jewels for large companies and the two auction markets for City A, which had become high-end centers for trade.
The moment Shen Qianshu stepped in, the ladies in the office were unusually excited, getting together to gossip.
"Qianshu, Qianshu. A big deal…" Chen Qiuxiang rolled her chair over gleefully. A few male colleagues also seemed extremely happy. Shocked, Shen Qianshu said, "What 'big deal?'"
"AG Jewelry is going to discuss an upcoming project with us. In the future, high-end products will all be sent to Gubelin."
Shen Qianshu raised her eyebrows. "Those in power at AG must have too much time on their hands. Why would they need appraisals from Gubelin?"
This did not go well with the way the company operated.
There was a feeling of money being spent unnecessarily.
"I think so too. Otherwise, they are simply money dispensers," a male colleague said. "Although our appraisals could multiply the value of the jewels manyfold, if the quality isn't great, what could have been sold for ten million could also drop to two million because of our appraisals. I really can't figure out what's up with them."
"Don't bother about it. Don't you see our boss grinning from ear to ear? We caught a big fish. Anyway, the AG financial group is filthy rich."
In City A, one was more likely to know about the existence of AG financial group than the mayor of the city.
The AG financial group had many flagships, both in the country and abroad. These included widely-known biopharmaceutical, financial, and securities institutions, as well as the largest courier company in the country. Five years ago, they bought over a well-established jewelry company and renamed it AG Jewels. In the five years, they brought international attention for AG Jewelry, making it a famous brand internationally. The AG financial group had a huge asset collection chain, and they created an empire, taking City A by storm.
"The AG financial group rose up in the past five years, becoming international. It is heard that it was all thanks to the Prince of AG. The media only found out his name today. The Prince of AG, the fresh golden bachelor from City A, is called Ye Ling. My Prince Charming Li Zhiyuan is now ranked number two."
"WHO?!" Shen Qianshu almost spat the drink in her mouth out. She coughed violently. Wasn't the person in power of the AG financial group from the Lu Family?
This was definitely earth-shattering news!
Shen Qianshu suddenly thought of something. Why would Gubelin suddenly receive such a massive deal from AG?
Was it for me?
Master, are you kidding me?
In the Ye Family's old house.
The Ye Family's old house was a European-style ancestral home worth about five thousand pings [5. Ping is a unit of measurement] with the golf course excluded. The Ye Family had a large population. The old lady in the family had two sons and a daughter. The eldest son and his wife had passed away long ago, leaving behind the three brothers: Ye Ling, Ye Tingjunm and Ye Yifan. The second son Ye Bao had a son, Ye Zexiu, and a daughter, Ye Tingting. The relatives were more complicated. In the Ye family, the will to benefit from one another was deep-rooted.
Ye Ling rarely came over.
The old lady of the Ye Family was the backbone of the family. With her around, the Ye Family would not turn into chaos.
"Mum, you can't be so biased. Why should the AG financial group be passed to Ye Ling? I am your son." Ye Bao was an ambitious middle-aged man and was also Ye Ling's second uncle. He was spoiled by the old lady since he was young and was extremely dissatisfied with such an arrangement.
Ye Ling sat in a corner looking around, indifferent. He gave out cold vibes, and although he was not showing anger, nobody dared to offend him. Zhong Ran stood near him while Ah Da and a few bodyguards were outside the house. Ye Yifan was chewing on some popcorn, listening to Ye Bao's attempt to get what he wanted. He was a true example of one who sat back and ate popcorn when an argument is going on.
A well-dressed middle-aged lady said, "Mum, brother is right. Ye Ling is still young. How could he handle the stakeholders of AG? This family still has me and brother. You can't be so biased."
She was Ye Ling's auntie, Ye Feifei.
The old lady of the Ye family was benevolent and kind. She seemed like an amiable person, but the entire Ye Family knew that she could be viciously fierce.
"The two of you are too ambitious. Five years ago, you fought for inheritance, and the collaterals almost caused you guys to lose both your life and property. It almost ruined the Ye Family's business. You guys haven't learned your lesson. Do you want history to repeat itself?" the old lady said lightly. "The AG financial group only got to where it is today all thanks to the three brothers. It is only right that they get it."
Ye Yifan nodded profusely. His eyebrows were raised, and he said lively, "Uncle, Auntie, the both of you really need some manners."
"Yifan, is this how you speak to your elders?"
Ye Yifan continued chewing on his popcorn, smiling like a laughing buddha. "Ha, you want to snatch money from my elder brother's hands. What is there to be polite for? You should be grateful that we did not kick you out."
"Who are you kicking out of my house?!" Ye Bao raged.
"Your house is next door."
Ye Yifan rolled his eyes. He was extremely impertinent and childish, driving Ye Bao and Ye Feifei crazy in rage.
Ye Ling said calmly, "Not a single bit of the shares of the company will be left for you."
"Ye Ling, how can you?"
Ye Yifan shrugged and defended his elder brother. "It's a Ye Family value. Things are passed down to the eldest children."
"What kind of eldest child is Ye Ling? He's a son your dad gave birth to during an affair. How can he be claimed as the eldest son?" Ye Feifei said sharply, looking down on the illegitimate child.
Once she finished her sentence, the entire living room was filled with dead silence.
Ye Ling's face darkened, and the surrounding air turned frosty. The veins on his hand were pulsating.
Ye Yifan jumped suddenly, looking like he was about to throw his popcorn at Ye Feifei. Ye Ling rose from his seat and grabbed his wrist, giving Ye Yifan a sharp look.
"Bro, let go. Even if our dad were about to climb out of the coffin, I still want to beat her up."
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