"Hey, why are you spacing out? Don't you want to know the answer?"
Seeing Chen Nan lost in thought, Jian Ning waved her hand in front of him.
"Ah?" Chen Nan snapped back and smiled, "You're a renowned talented woman, so why don't you pick a nice name for our future children!"
Shamelessness is invincible in this world.
He didn't want Jian Ning to have the upper hand, so he decided to strike first.
As expected.
The smile on Jian Ning's face froze.
This guy was still playing out of line, just like before!
In fact, Jian Ning had noticed Chen Nan back in school.
Although he wasn't a top student, he was a good one and it wouldn't be difficult for him to get into a good university.
Even though his family background was ordinary, he had a cheerful personality and a handsome appearance, definitely considered a campus heartthrob.
Coupled with the fact that he hadn't been involved in any scandals with female classmates during the three years of high school, it was hard not to attract attention.
Especially his simple and direct confession at the graduation ceremony, which had been like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring ripples in the sea of her heart.
That time.
Chen Nan had directly entered her life.
Leaving a deep imprint on her heart.
Alas, fate played tricks.
Afterward, he was wrongfully imprisoned, and their connection was cut short because of it.
Now, meeting again, she felt a different aura about Chen Nan.
Although he had been unjustly imprisoned, he didn't seem to be affected and remained cheerful.
Even though he was dressed very ordinarily, he gave off a clean and neat impression.
He was like a sacred light, his radiance undimmed by any darkness or hardship he had experienced.
Especially his eyes, bright as stars and as deep as the abyss, could easily bridge the distance between them, making one eager to explore. wap.kanshuwu.net
It was precisely because of this that she had wanted to tease him.
But she never expected that the question he threw back would leave her speechless.
"Miss, this uncle has jade for sale. Please take a look!"
The shop assistant brought the middle-aged man over.
"Boss, take a look. This is my family's heirloom jade," the middle-aged man reverently took out the jade cicada from his chest. It was a piece of mutton-fat jade, bearing the marks of time.
Jian Ning put on her gloves and examined it, appearing quite interested.
The middle-aged man wore a helpless expression. "This jade cicada was originally a family treasure, but because my son is gravely ill, I have to part with it with a heavy heart. I hope you'll show mercy and save my son's life!"
"Don't try to imbue this jade cicada with a higher price by telling stories. The antique world is full of stories, and I'm not interested in listening to them," Jian Ning calmly admired the jade cicada in her hand.
She was cold and assertive.
This directly made the middle-aged man smile wryly and close his mouth unwillingly.
This, in turn, made Chen Nan look at her with admiration. After all, three years ago, Jian Ning was still a shy and innocent girl, but now she could handle things on her own.
Although she appeared a bit unapproachable, these were precisely the characteristics of a businesswoman.
Having confirmed the authenticity of the jade cicada, Jian Ning said, "Since you've come to me, you must know the price of this jade cicada. Give me your price. If it's reasonable, I'll buy it!"
The middle-aged man hesitated, then quoted a price: "Fifty thousand!"
Jian Ning placed the jade cicada on the coffee table, adopting an attitude of "take it or leave it." "I can give you two thousand at most!"
The middle-aged man's eyes widened, and he shrieked, "Two thousand? This is our family heirloom! I won't sell it for less than twenty thousand."
"Heirloom?" Jian Ning's lips curved into a cold smile. "Uncle, you really shouldn't treat me like a pretty vase. I come from a family of jade merchants and have been exposed to jade since childhood. While I dare not say I'm familiar with jade from every dynasty, I do know the origin of Han-style eight-cut jade cicadas."
"Han-style eight-cut jade cicadas are a typical representation of burial jade culture. As for the origin of this item, whether it's your family heirloom or not, we don't need to argue, do we?"
"I'm only interested because of its exquisite carving. Otherwise, I wouldn't even take it if you gave it to me for free!"
"Alright, alright, I'll sell it to you for two thousand!"
The middle-aged man looked embarrassed. He thought she was just a pretty face, but he didn't expect her to have real skills. She was almost as good as saying the jade cicada was dug out of the ground...
"Sister Na, give this uncle the money."
Jian Ning said. Even though she knew the jade cicada came from a tomb, many ancient jade pieces passed down through generations were unearthed from tombs.
As a businesswoman, she knew how to maximize profits.
For example, this jade cicada.
Although the carving was simple, it gave a lifelike feeling.
It was clearly a masterpiece of Han-style eight-cut carving. If this piece were put up for auction.
Of course, the main reason she bought this jade cicada was as a gift for the old master's eightieth birthday.
After all, the old master was fond of the theme of [cicadas].
At this moment, Chen Nan, pinching his fingers delicately and speaking in a feminine tone, said with disgust, "Ning'er, you said earlier that this jade cicada originated from burial jade culture? Is it a burial object for the deceased? I don't like this jade cicada; it's too inauspicious. If you buy it, we'll break up!"
Jian Ning almost spat out her tea.
"Big brother, what are you doing?"
Shop assistant Sister Na also got goosebumps.
When did the young lady start dating this effeminate man?
"Are you trying to use this low-level method to bargain?" the middle-aged man became furious. "I tell you, don't even think about it. I'd rather keep this jade than let you have it cheaply." Saying that, he grabbed the jade cicada and left indignantly.
"Sister Nan, what were you doing just now? Why did you ruin my business?"
Although the deal didn't go through, Jian Ning didn't care too much. kanδん
She herself didn't like doing business with tomb robbers, let alone having witnessed Chen Nan's effeminate side just now.
Chen Nan almost spat out a mouthful of blood. "That way of addressing me is too impolite!"
Jian Ning wore a playful smile. "I think it suits you."
Chen Nan didn't argue about the title. "You can tell that the jade cicada was a burial object, which shows your extraordinary ability. But do you know the real origin of that jade cicada? Was it a pendant cicada, a crown cicada, or a burial cicada?"
Jian Ning looked incredulous. "You actually know that Han-style eight-cut cicadas are divided into pendant cicadas, crown cicadas, and burial cicadas?"
Although Jian Ning came from a family of jade merchants and had been exposed to jade from various dynasties since childhood, she still couldn't distinguish between these three types of cicadas.
For Chen Nan, an outsider, to be able to name these three types of cicadas was enough to shock her.
Chen Nan's lips curved upward. "I not only know the uses of the three types of cicadas, but I also know that the jade cicada just now was a burial cicada, and its purpose was to be placed in the mouth of the deceased."
"A jade cicada in the mouth of the deceased was meant to symbolize the deceased 'shedding their skin' and continuing their soul. But if this deceased person was an evil person in life, do you think the jade cicada in their mouth would turn into a burial artifact?"
"What will happen if you buy a burial artifact?"
Jian Ning's scalp tingled, and her beautiful eyes were filled with horror. "How do you know so much?"