Guo Xuyang saw that Li Ziyu was being stubborn, so he slapped him directly across the face. Half of Li Ziyu’s face immediately began to swell.
"You damn fool, you're asking for death." Li Ziyu yelled and lunged forward.
He was kicked by Guo Xuyang onto the sofa. By chance, he hit the sharp corner of the sofa and passed out.
Guo Xuyang stepped forward and felt Li Ziyu’s pulse. Seeing that he had merely passed out, he paid no further attention and helped Illyana back to the room.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Just as I was about to go out, he pushed me into his room. He also said I was for sale. What am I for sale for? Why did he say that?"
"He’s a complete scumbag. Don't listen to his nonsense. He wanted to pursue Li Minxi, but she rejected him."
"Oh. Is he angry at you, so he's retaliating by coming after me?"
"It's not what you're thinking. There's nothing between Li Minxi and me. Li Minxi just didn't like him. She thought he was untrustworthy and was messing around behind her back."
"Oh. I think he’s indeed untrustworthy. He even tried to force himself on me."
Guo Xuyang was truly defeated by Illyana. This simple girl dared to say anything.
He asked Illyana to change her clothes and then took her to the restaurant to meet Li Minxi and the others.
"Why are you so late?" Li Minxi asked.
"There was a small entanglement just now," Guo Xuyang said.
"It wasn't a small entanglement. Li Ziwen, who was pursuing you, tried to force himself on me," Illyana said from the side.
"What? That beast actually dared to do something like that? I won't let him get away with it." Li Minxi said, preparing to get up and leave.
"It's fine, I kicked him unconscious. Don't go," Guo Xuyang said, holding her back.
"Thank goodness I didn't agree to marry him back then. Truly, you can know a person's face but not their heart. He was so obedient and acted like a good person in front of me. I never expected him to be so degenerate behind my back."
"He wasn't like this before, was he? Why is he like this now?" Su Ran muttered from the side.
"He was just pretending for us before. This is his true nature. It’s a good thing we came here today, otherwise, I wouldn’t have known he puts on a different act in front of people and behind their backs. I almost fell for his deception."
"So, when making friends, you must keep your eyes wide open. Especially when looking for a boyfriend, you need to be even more careful. If you find such a scumbag, you'll regret it for a lifetime," Guo Xuyang said.
"You're no different. It's like a crow landing on a pig; it only sees others’ blackness and not its own," Li Minxi retorted.
Guo Xuyang, having been retorted by Li Minxi, dared not speak further.
Li Ziyu woke up that evening. He touched his bumped head and roared, "Guo Xuyang, I'm going to kill you!"
Guo Xuyang, of course, couldn't hear him. He was currently at the Treasure Pavilion in Panjiayuan, looking at the jadeite unearthed by Wu Youzhi.
In less than a day, all the rough stones were opened.
Inside, there was a piece of seven-colored jadeite, a piece of imperial green, and a piece of purple jadeite, all with unique shapes. The other pieces were all of high-ice grade or above.
No wonder he said it was no less than two billion.
"Brother Guo, are you keeping this imperial green piece, or will you have it made into bracelets and pendants to sell?"
"Keep it. I still have a piece of jadeite at the provincial bank. When I get back, ask President Cheng to help me bring it back to store."
"Alright. Ms. Illyana’s bracelet and pendant are ready. I was thinking of making her a necklace set as well. I wonder if she’d agree?"
Guo Xuyang glanced at Illyana, who was watching the carving master work with Li Minxi, and said, "Make them all. Her set is enough."
"Alright. When do you think it would be suitable for us to go to the Myanmar jadeite exhibition?"
"When does the public auction you mentioned start?"
"In less than half a month. We need to go a few days in advance to prepare."
"Then we'll depart in a week. How's the company registration going?"
"The application has been submitted. We should have the results tomorrow."
"Okay. Contact me promptly if you need anything.
Please expedite the dividend processing. President Cheng is still here, so get his account details.
I'll send you my account details later. Get Xiao Yun's as well.
Also, for now, don't tell her I'm back."
"Understood." Wu Youzhi flashed a knowing smile.
"Are you done looking? Shall we go out for a walk? We've been looking here all afternoon; aren't you bored?" Guo Xuyang walked towards Li Minxi and the other woman.
"Bored? Looking at this is a form of enjoyment," Li Minxi said. "Handsome, I want a set too. How much? I'll pay."
"You'll have to ask Illyana; this is her jadeite," Guo Xuyang said.
"Miss Illyana, could you part with it? Give me a set."
"No problem. What do you want to have made? Just tell President Wu and the others. As for the money, don't worry about it. It's a gift from Yang Zi anyway."
Li Minxi hadn't expected Illyana to be so generous.
She gave it away just like that.
But she was right; the raw materials were more than enough.
"Then please make me a pair of earrings, a pendant, a ring, and a bracelet. I'll transfer a hundred million to you later."
Li Minxi was not stingy either and immediately offered to transfer a hundred million to Illyana.
"Really, no need. The materials are more than enough. Besides, you're my friend, no need to be so polite," Illyana insisted on refusing.
"Miss Li, please don't be angry with me. I know you're unhappy about me and Yang Zi being together. If you like him, you can still pursue him. I won't be angry with you."
Li Minxi was shocked by Illyana's words, her face turning red.
Guo Xuyang was also stunned by Illyana's words.
Such things could be said in private, but saying them in front of so many people made things awkward.
"No, I... I'm not angry with you. Please don't say things like that again in the future," Li Minxi stammered.
"It's alright. Someone as outstanding as Yang Zi will have many women fall for him. I know Xiao Yun is one of them. Xiao Yun is even angry with me because of this."
"Alright, Illyana. Stop talking. I'll take you guys out for a walk," Guo Xuyang said, stopping her as she was speaking more and more inappropriately.
"Scumbag," Li Minxi said resentfully.
Guo Xuyang pretended not to hear.
The three of them left the Treasure Pavilion and went to Pi Xiaoqian's shop.
"Hey, brother, you've come at just the right time. I was just about to look for you. What are you planning to eat tonight?" Pi Xiaoqian said when he saw the three of them.
"You fatso, all you think about is food. Where's Ranran?"
"Your Ranran had something to do and went home. It's just me and Brother Liang. Should we invite President Wu?"
"No need to invite him. He has to work overtime tonight. There's still a lot to do at the store. Unlike you, who's so leisurely and carefree," Guo Xuyang said.
"Hehe. I'm satisfied if I eat enough for myself. My main task now is to accompany you all.
As long as you take us on a trip to the Myanmar jadeite exhibition, we won't need to do any more business this year.
We can just sit back and count the money." Pi Xiaoqian said with a smarmy smile.