Chapter 100

Lin Meng was quickly brought by Sun Yao to the tea room of the Ye family's private box, and Sun Yao said apologetically:

"Miss Lin, please make do here for now; I'll come back later."

After Sun Yao left, Xu Yixiao, who had come together, immediately whispered to Lin Meng:

"I know the two people on the left inside; they are the giants of Li Shi's stone‑gambling world, they practically have the final say in every stone‑gambling venue, this stone‑gambling convention is organized by these two, they are the leaders of Li Shi's stone‑gambling circle and even enjoy great prestige nationwide."

Looking at Ye Chenjing, whose aura was stronger on the sofa, even when facing four big figures from the jewelry world, he still displayed an absolute superior demeanor; at that moment Lin Meng finally understood what the bearing of a top‑class aristocratic family is.

"General Manager Ye, we came with sincerity; if you think our terms are insufficient, we can add more—everything is negotiable."

"We want to meet that stone‑gambling master, not out of selfish desire; you may not know that soon several major jade‑producing countries will jointly hold an international stone‑gambling conference, which concerns our nation's standing in the jade world."

"If that master is willing to act, our chances of winning will be much greater."

Lin Meng heard the conversation inside the tea room clearly.

It turns out stone‑gambling also has international competitions; our country's jade and jadeite culture has always been world‑top, and the rankings in stone‑gambling matches are indeed significant.

It seems several industry high‑ups saw that her success rate in stone‑gambling for the Ye family was 100%, assumed there must be some hidden expert behind her, and thus came specially to visit.

Ye Chenjing would not decide anything for her in private, so he let her listen herself; the decision rests in her own hands.

"Sister, from what I hear, these big shots want you to come out of retirement; as I know, the international stone‑gambling tournament isn't held every year, but once it is, it means the international jade world will be shaken."

"Internationally, jewelers of repute like to sign large orders, even long‑term cooperation, with countries that win the international tournament."

Xu Yixiao seemed to think of something, pulled out his phone to check, and indeed found a major discovery.

"Got it; several world‑renowned top‑luxury jewelry companies are looking for new partners, jade‑stone export competition is huge, yet it's also a highly profitable project, and our country attaches great importance to each international tournament."

Lin Meng nodded, but online information about the international stone‑gambling tournament is scarce; her cousin only knows this much, so later she might ask Ye Chenjing.

At that moment, Ye Chenjing stood up and said to the four senior figures:

"I will convey your requests to that stone‑gambling master; whether she is willing to appear depends on her own will."

After Ye Chenjing finished speaking, Sun Yao immediately made a gesturing invitation to those four and said:

"Gentlemen, please this way; our General Manager Ye still has important engagements later."

Ye Chenjing issued the eviction order without courtesy; those four, having requests of him, dared not put on airs before him, so after exchanging a few polite remarks they rose and left.

Seeing the people leave, Lin Meng came from the tea room into the private box.

"Did you hear all that?"

Lin Meng nodded along with Ye Chenjing's words.

"They want me to participate in the international stone‑gambling convention, right? I have no objection; this is also for national glory."

Seeing Lin Meng willing to participate, Ye Chenjing nodded and said:

"Then I'll help you negotiate with them?"

Lin Meng had no objection; Ye Chenjing acting as her agent is quite reliable, those industry titans are all old foxes, dealing with them is a skill, so let Ye Chenjing, equally cunning, handle it.

"Then thank you, General Manager Ye; if anything comes up later, feel free to communicate with me anytime."

Ye Chenjing nodded naturally, personally saw Lin Meng off, then turned back and said to Sun Yao:

"Go gather the data from past international stone‑gambling competitions, send it to her; I'll also give her your contact information, so if she ever needs something and can't find me, she can come to you."

Sun Yao: "???"

So his boss is outsourcing him?

If one person works two jobs, will the salary also go up?

"Any objections?" Seeing Sun Yao's delayed response, Ye Chenjing said coldly.

Sun Yao quickly shook his head: "General Manager Ye, I was just thinking about how to serve you and Miss Lin better; I spaced out for a moment!"

"I'll go arrange this right away; I'll make sure to gather all the materials completely and hand them to Miss Lin as soon as possible!"

Ye Chenjing nodded, as if something else had occurred to him, and said to Sun Yao:

"From now on, if company affairs conflict with Lin Meng's, her side takes precedence."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yao's eyes lit up instantly, and he was also greatly shocked inside.

This means he's practically been outsourced by his boss to Lin Meng, right?

What shocked him even more was that General Manager Ye actually set Lin Meng's priority above the company's.

If it were before, such a thing would definitely not happen.

Nothing outweighs company matters; even if Second Young Master Ye Chenyu had something happen, Ye Chenjing couldn't drop company business to go over, at most sending a little secretary to settle it.

But now, Ye Chenjing actually allocated his most capable special assistant to Lin Meng for her use.

Miss Lin's standing in General Manager Ye's heart has already surpassed Ye Chenyu, second only to the old chairman.

Sun Yao's personal contact details were quickly pushed to Lin Meng's phone by Ye Chenjing.

Lin Meng: "?"

Ye Chenjing: "This is the contact information of my private assistant Sun Yao; you can add him so you can reach me more quickly later."

Ye Chenjing: "Of course, if you need him, Sun Yao can come over anytime to help you."

Lin Meng: "? Your assistant to run errands for me? Do I not have to pay him a salary?"

Ye Chenjing: "No need."

Thus Sun Yao was packaged and sent to Lin Meng; she gained a free errand boy, happily accepted it, and didn't stand on ceremony with Ye Chenjing.

At night, Lin Meng lay in the guest room freed up at her aunt's house and quickly fell asleep.

Tonight, the old grandfather indeed came to her in a dream.

"Grandfather, I've seen my aunt's family; they're doing fine, so you can rest easy."

Lin Meng decided to keep her aunt's family situation from the grandfather, lest the old man underground feel uneasy.

Lin Congshan, though he appeared relieved, knew deep down that his little daughter could not possibly be doing well.

"Grandfather has done plenty of muddle‑headed things in his life; the thing he regrets most is not having educated his children well."

Your eldest uncle, second uncle, and fourth uncle have no money and know to complain about being poor, so Grandfather thought they really lacked money; your eldest aunt and second aunt are also clueless, they themselves have no real ability, after marrying into the neighboring village they also haven't stopped asking me for money.

It's your father and your little aunt who are the most promising; even when life is hard they don't complain, but Grandfather is old and muddled, thinking they aren't short of money, so he spent all the money on several other unfilial sons and daughters.

Grandfather now truly regrets it; it's my failure to educate them well that has raised these white-eyed wolves and good-for-nothings!

The old gentleman was so angry he beat his chest and stamped his feet, but since everyone has left, it wouldn't be proper to meddle in worldly affairs again.

Lin Meng saw Grandfather regret his failure in raising children, her brows and eyes suddenly moved, and she had an idea.

Grandfather, otherwise let me discipline them for you?

Is there any way to use your name to scare them a bit?

In their village, the biggest taboo is for an old person to die without closing their eyes.

The old gentleman, upon hearing that, suddenly thought of something and slapped his thigh.

How did I forget this? There is, there is, there's a way to deal with them, Little Meng, help Grandfather burn some paper money down below, preferably a large ingot, and Grandfather will go find a ghost official for help.