Chapter 1031: Yu Youwei Also Struck It Rich

Lin Dongfan's gaze slowly swept over the carved dome of the Pearl and Jade Pavilion and the dazzling display cases.

Finally it landed on Yu Heming's fawning yet slightly impatient face.

His tone was flat, devoid of emotion: "Isn't the major shareholder of your Pearl and Jade Pavilion Yu Youwei?"

As soon as he spoke, the urging on Yu Heming's face froze instantly, as if he hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary man to suddenly bring up that name.

He stared for two seconds before scoffing: "You know quite a bit, don't you?"

He sized Lin Dongfan up and down.

Seeing that he was still dressed casually, his contempt rose again—so what if you know President Yu?

President Yu is swamped with affairs; would she really fall out with President Bai over a stranger?

He simply put on an air of invincibility, arms crossed, and said: "It's useless! Even if you know our President Yu, you still have to pay what you owe and apologize! President Bai is an important client of our Pearl and Jade Pavilion; today you must give an explanation!"

The onlookers around also began to chatter.

Someone muttered quietly:

"Yu Youwei? Could she be the jewelry queen with net worth over a hundred billion?"

"I never imagined Pearl and Jade Pavilion was her property; does this guy really know President Yu?"

"I suspect he's just bluffing, trying to scare us."

Bai Qianshuang sneered, covering her still‑aching cheek, and shouted sharply: "Yu Heming, don't let him fool you! Knowing Yu Youwei? I think he's just stalling! Make him apologize and pay up, or I'll really call the police!"

Lin Dongfan heard this, the corner of his mouth twitching into a faint smile, half mocking, half resigned: "Is that so?"

He no longer paid attention to their clamor.

He straightaway pulled out his phone, swiftly scrolled through his contacts, found the number labeled "Yu Youwei", and dialed it in front of everyone.

The moment the call connected.

Before the other party could speak, Lin Dongfan's voice came through.

Still in his usual calm tone, yet with an undeniable authority: "Youwei, I've run into a bit of trouble at your Pearl and Jade Pavilion flagship store."

On the other end, Yu Youwei was attending an important jewelry appraisal event overseas.

Hearing that familiar yet awe‑inspiring voice, she stiffened all over, quickly stopped what she was doing, and her tone instantly became extremely respectful.

Even her breathing softened a little: "Master Fan? Why are you at the Pearl and Jade Pavilion? What happened?"

Back then she was nothing but a poor drifter who could barely afford to live under a bridge, with no ambition or resources, unable to find work, and often teased by her cousin as an idiot.

It was Lin Dongfan who saw through her potential at a glance.

Not only did he give her a decent, high‑paying job, he also spared no effort in cultivating her, transforming her from a penniless drifter into a stock‑market operator, then into a finance director and a board member of Zhengtong Capital…

Over these years she has completed the accumulation of her initial capital.

And through mergers and acquisitions she now owns a truly her‑owned publicly listed company, while Pearl and Jade Pavilion is merely a small piece of her business empire.

All of this is inseparable from Lin Dongfan's patronage and cultivation.

In Yu Youwei's heart, Lin Dongfan is her lifelong faith; let alone a minor shop incident, even if the sky fell, as long as Master Fan spoke, she would rush back immediately.

Lin Dongfan summed it up briefly: "My wife was publicly slapped by your customer, who smashed an Emperor Green jade bracelet worth 188,000 in the store, then tried to force my wife to pay and kneel. Your store manager, without distinguishing right from wrong, demands I apologize and compensate—you handle it."

"What?!"

Yu Youwei exclaimed, her voice rising several notches.

Her tone full of shock and fear: "Master Fan, I'm sorry! My poor management let the staff act blindly and offend you and your lady! Please don't be angry—I'll take care of it right away!"

She feared Lin Dongfan would lose his temper.

She quickly added: "That idiot Yu Heming, I'll call him right now! Master Fan, rest assured—I'll give you a satisfactory resolution today!"

"Hmm."

Lin Dongfan gave a faint acknowledgment, said nothing more, and hung up directly.

The entire Pearl and Jade Pavilion fell deathly silent.

Everyone's eyes fixed on Lin Dongfan; even the previously arrogant Bai Qianshuang's smile froze, a vague unease rising in her heart—could this man really know Yu Youwei? And from the tone of his call, it seemed more than an ordinary acquaintance?

Yu Heming felt even more uneasy, his heart in turmoil.

Just now, when Lin Dongfan made the call, he actually addressed her as "Youwei"—such an intimate, first‑name basis—what the hell is going on?

President Yu is ruthless and decisive in the business world, showing no deference to anyone—except the legendary mysterious patron she has always revered, to whom she has never shown such respect before.

Could it be…

…that this man is that mysterious patron?

As that thought surfaced, Yu Heming's phone buzzed urgently, the screen flashing "President Yu".

He shuddered, nearly dropping the phone, and hastily answered.

Before he could speak.

From the other end came Yu Youwei's thunderous roar: "Yu Heming! You idiot! Are you blind? Who dare you offend?!"

Yu Youwei's voice was urgent and fierce, almost bursting the earpiece, making Yu Heming's ears ache.

Yu Heming shuddered all over.

He hurriedly apologized into the phone: "President Yu! Sorry! Sorry! I… I didn't mean it, I… I didn't know he was yours…"

"You didn't know?!"

Yu Youwei flew into a rage: "How have I been teaching you? You ignore right and wrong, only know how to cling to the powerful? What is Bai Qianshuang? Does she deserve your favoritism?"

She gave him no chance to explain.

She bellowed a command:

"No matter what method you use, immediately apologize to that person!

Your attitude must be sincere!

Remember!

All the jewelry in the shop, no matter which piece that person's wife fancies, you must personally pack it and deliver it to her home for free!

And Bai Qian Shuang—immediately throw her out of the Pearl Jade Pavilion; from now on, she is not allowed to set foot in any of our stores.

If that person has the slightest dissatisfaction, you better roll up your bedding and get lost!

"Yes! Yes! Yes! I will certainly obey! I will certainly obey!" Yu Heming was scolded until drenched, a cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead, and the shirt on his back was soaked through.

He nodded and bowed in response.

Meanwhile, he furtively glanced at Lin Dongfan, his eyes filled with shock and alarm—this person indeed has quite a background! Even Boss Yu, whose net worth exceeds tens of billions, treats him like an ancestor to be worshipped; just who is he?

He hung up the phone.

Yu Heming's arrogant aura vanished instantly, replaced by extreme obsequiousness and flattery.

He quickly stepped up to Lin Dongfan and Chu Lingxi, bowed deeply, his waist bending almost to his knees.

His tone was humble as a grandson's: "Sir, I'm truly sorry! Just now I had eyes but failed to see Mount Tai, I offended you and your lady; I apologize to you!"

Saying that, he then turned to Chu Lingxi.

He bowed just as respectfully: "Madam! Sorry! I was muddle-headed earlier, couldn't tell right from wrong, and let you suffer injustice; you're magnanimous, so please don't stoop to my level!"

This sudden reversal left the onlookers dumbfounded, all sucking in a breath of cold air.

Bai Qian Shuang trembled with rage, pointing at Yu Heming and shouting in disbelief: "Yu Heming! Are you possessed? Apologize to them? I'm your VIP customer! Have you forgotten? Who's been taking care of your business all along?"

Yu Heming was already bursting with anger and had nowhere to vent; Bai Qian Shuang's shout made him finally snap.

He whirled around and backhanded Bai Qian Shuang across the face with a crisp "slap!" louder than the two slaps the security guard had delivered earlier.

"Shut up!"

Yu Heming glared, eyes wide with anger.

He pointed at Bai Qian Shuang's nose and snarled: "You shameless woman! You broke my store's bracelet and tried to blame my customer—how low can you get? Effective immediately, you're permanently blacklisted from the Pearl Jade Pavilion—get out!"

Tonight, this is the third time I've been slapped hard!

Bai Qian Shuang saw stars, her cheeks burning with pain, tears instantly welling up—she felt hurt, dazed, and wronged, standing frozen for Along time before reacting.

Tonight I've truly run into bad luck!

Even as a big shot in Wuzhou, I've never suffered such humiliation—first hit by a security guard, then by my good-for-nothing country husband, and now punched by the manager of the Pearl Jade Pavilion.

A feeling of unprecedented humiliation welled up in my chest.

Bai Qian Shuang stared fixedly at Lin Dongfan and Yu Heming, her eyes full of malice.

She clutched her burning cheek with one hand, pointed at them with the other, and through gritted teeth shouted: "You wait for me! This isn't over!"

After saying that, she fished out her phone again, fingers trembling violently from anger and pain, yet still quickly dialed a new number.

As soon as the call connected, she instantly switched to a pitiful tone and sobbed into the receiver: "Wang Qigang! Wah… I've been bullied! Come quickly to the Pearl Jade Pavilion Main Store! They not only hit me, they publicly humiliated me! If you don't come, I'll die here!"

On the other end, Wang Qigang was out having a blast with a few friends at a nightclub; hearing Bai Qian Shuang's choked voice, he instantly felt heartbroken.

Bai Qian Shuang is young and beautiful, far more adept at playing games than that old pearl‑yellow first wife of his.

He had always pampered Bai Qian Shuang like a treasure.

At the sound of Bai Qian Shuang's sobs, Wang Qigang's heart melted: "Qianqian, don't cry yet—wait there, I'll be right over."

"Hurry over!"

After hanging up, Bai Qian Shuang's grievance vanished instantly, replaced by a cold, sinister smile.

She coldly stared at Lin Dongfan and Yu Heming: "You bunch of clueless fools! No matter how rich Yu Youwei is, she's just a merchant! You wait for me—later you'll regret it!"

"Fine, I'll wait."

Just now, hearing her call Wang Qigang by name on the phone, Lin Dongfan almost laughed out loud.