Chapter 687: Mr. Pei Is Here
“She isn’t the only one who has seen a porcelain vase with hollowed-out jade rings. I’ve seen it too,” Qiao Xi said casually.
“You’ve seen it before?” Gu Yao was surprised. Then, he lowered his voice and asked, “Where did you see it? Do you know that porcelain master?”
Gu Zheng’s eyes were deep as he looked at her. How could he have thought that she was a weak little woman who could be bullied?
At this moment, Tang Ruge said gently, “Sir, if you think it’s okay, I can invite the descendant of the Luo family to give it a try. However, I can’t guarantee that he can create a perfect piece. If it really doesn’t work, I can try to invite that expert from the Luo family.”
The usually calm shop owner’s eyes suddenly lit up. He said in surprise, “You can really invite someone from the Luo family?”
Tang Ruge smiled and said, “The Tang family and the Luo family are two of the four great families of porcelain. We’ve always been in contact with each other. Although the Luo family has already gone into seclusion, my father and Mr. Pei can still contact them.”
Mr. Pei was the famous porcelain master, Pei Lingquan. He was also Tang Ruge’s teacher.
The shop owner was surprised by Tang Ruge’s connections, but he still asked calmly, “May I ask if you can invite Mr. Pei over now? Maybe he has the ability.”
Tang Ruge said, “Sure.”
She had never lost a bet. As long as she could invite Mr. Pei, she would have won half the bet.
To be honest, she did like that necklace very much. Although only the chain was revealed, she could still tell that this necklace was expensive. This necklace was probably worth all the jewelry in the Tang family.
Tang Ruge nodded at everyone, then went out to make a call. When she returned, she smiled elegantly. “Sir, Teacher said that he’ll be here soon. Please wait a moment.”
Gu Yao pulled Qiao Xi aside and muttered, “Qiao Xi, are you just going to quietly watch them? It’ll be too late if you wait for that Pei person to arrive!”
Qiao Xi blinked and said indifferently, “So be it. I can’t stop her.”
Tang Lingyun looked proud, while Tang Ruge tapped her forehead and said, “You’re just a child. How could you ask others to use such a precious thing as a bet?! Don’t do this again!”
“I didn’t force them. Who asked them to have the intention of snatching the vase from us? If I don’t make them learn their lesson, they’ll really think that our Tang family is easy to bully!”
Tang Lingyun glared fiercely at Qiao Xi and said disdainfully, “We know that you can’t invite a porcelain master, so we won’t make things difficult for you. As long as you leave the necklace behind and get out of this shop immediately, this matter will be settled!
“If news of this gets out, how will you still be able to survive in high society in the future?”
As soon as she finished speaking, a voice came from outside the door. “Mr. Pei is here!”
Pei Lingquan was a master in the world of porcelain. He usually attended all kinds of banquets and competitions, so everyone knew what he looked like. Every time he appeared, he would be extremely high-profile, bringing along a group of disciples and followers.
“Miss Tang, you’re indeed capable. You called Mr. Pei over with just one call!”
Pei Lingquan walked in. Tang Ruge hurriedly went forward and said respectfully, “Teacher, you’re here.”
“Where’s the porcelain vase?” Pei Lingquan nodded and went straight to the point.
Tang Ruge immediately brought Pei Lingquan to the porcelain vase. The shop owner smiled and said, “Mr. Pei, sorry for not going out to welcome you!”
Pei Lingquan had been in the porcelain industry for so long and naturally knew the background of this shop. He did not dare to be arrogant in front of the shop owner and only said indifferently, “Sir, I can indeed make a porcelain vase, but the hollowed-out jade rings will be a little difficult. I might not be able to do it perfectly, so I can only invite that expert from the Luo family to come. Do you think it’s okay?”
In the world, only that expert from the Luo family could make a perfect porcelain vase with hollowed-out jade rings. If Mr. Pei could invite that person, Grandpa’s wish would naturally be fulfilled.
The shop owner immediately beamed with joy and became more respectful. “That’s good. I’ll thank you on behalf of my grandpa.”
At this point, the winner of the bet seemed to have been finalized. Miss Tang had invited Mr. Pei, and Mr. Pei could invite the expert from the Luo family. Qiao Xi seemed to have given up.
Tang Lingyun pointed at Qiao Xi and ordered, “Quickly admit defeat! Don’t waste any more time. Hand over the necklace now!”
Pei Lingquan’s gaze landed on Qiao Xi. “You’re the one who made a bet with my student?”
Chapter 688: The Legendary Luo Family Has Really Appeared!
Qiao Xi nodded, and Pei Lingquan grunted coldly. “Are you worthy to compare yourself to my student? Ruge was able to create porcelain pieces by herself when she was as young as five years old. With her ability, she’ll definitely have some accomplishments in the future. Even if she can’t create a porcelain vase with hollowed-out jade rings, she still has me, her teacher. Who do you think you are?! Hand over the necklace immediately!”
Tang Lingyun pointed at Qiao Xi and said loudly, “Mr. Pei, look. It’s the necklace she’s wearing!”
Pei Lingquan naturally knew something about jewelry as well. He could tell at a glance that Qiao Xi’s necklace was expensive, and his eyes were filled with greed. Hence, he shouted loudly, “So many eyes are watching! Don’t even think about reneging on your debt!”
Gu Yao had a look of disdain. These two were both famous porcelain masters in the industry. They said that they disdained money and valued culture over everything else. After seeing Qiao Xi’s necklace, though, they forgot about their scholarly character.
Tang Ruge was pretentious, while Pei Lingquan was just fishing for fame. Such hypocrites were really detestable.
Pei Lingquan rubbed the jade ring in his hand as he stared fixedly at Qiao Xi’s necklace. “You’re the daughter of a rich family. Why aren’t you keeping your word? Since you never planned on giving up the necklace, why did you agree to the bet then?”
Qiao Xi looked at everyone and asked casually, “Miss Tang, you haven’t brought out the porcelain vase with hollowed-out jade rings either. How are you so sure that I’ve lost?”
Before everyone could react, Pei Lingquan laughed out loud. “Hahaha! I’m already here. It’s only a matter of time before I create that piece. With me around, how can Ruge lose?”
Tang Lingyun said proudly, “I know you don’t want to admit defeat so easily. If you have the ability, go and invite that person from the Luo family. It’s fine even if you manage to invite the porcelain family from the capital. If you lose, you lose. Why are you still being stubborn?!
“Let me tell you, that big family in the capital has never interacted with the outside world. Meanwhile, the Luo family has been living in seclusion since a few years ago. Outsiders are not allowed to enter Xuan Island either. Only people of my sister’s and Mr. Pei’s status can contact the Luo family, while you… don’t have the ability at all!”
Everyone understood when they heard this. Qiao Xi had no chance of winning from the beginning, yet she even bet on an expensive necklace.
Gu Yao rushed in front of Gu Zheng anxiously. “Brother, why are you standing here like a block of wood? Your wife is being bullied! Are you still her husband?! Qiao Xi is about to lose. Heart of Rose is the relic left behind by Qiao Xi’s mother. How can we give it to them?!”
Gu Zheng glanced at Gu Yao, his eyes still calm. He did not have many memories of this younger brother of his. In the past, every time he woke up, he would only recall that Gu Yao was Huang Lilan’s son. Hence, he did not think Gu Yao had a good character. Now that he looked at him, Gu Yao seemed quite similar to him.
Gu Yao was still talking non-stop. Gu Zheng said indifferently, “Shut up.”
Gu Yao: “…” ‘Shut up? I’m worried about your wife! No wonder Qiao Xi keeps saying that you’re a bastard. You’re really a bastard!’
“Stop stalling for time. Quickly bring it over!” Tang Lingyun had already lost her patience and directly rushed in front of Qiao Xi, wanting to pull the necklace on her neck.
At this moment, there was a commotion outside.
“Look! Who’s that?”
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a few luxury cars worth millions of dollars parked at the door. A group of bodyguards in light clothes stood in two rows and opened up a path.
“Luo?” Someone with sharp eyes immediately noticed that the word ‘Luo’ was embroidered on the bodyguards’ clothes. Just this word was enough for everyone to understand the newcomer’s identity. The Luo family of Xuan Island?
The legendary Luo family was really here?
The corners of Qiao Xi’s mouth curled up. The bodyguards of various large families all wore suits as well. They looked very cool, but it was just to create an impact. They were naturally not very powerful. On the other hand, the Luo family’s bodyguards were truly skilled. They wore light clothes so that they would not be restrained when they attacked. It would be easier to take down the opponent that way.
Everyone knew that the Luo family of Xuan Island was a reclusive family, and they also knew that they were a porcelain family. However, perhaps no one knew that the Luo family was best at hidden weapons and had trained many assassins.
“The Luo family! It’s actually the Luo family!” Tang Lingyun was so excited that she almost jumped up.
Pei Lingquan was stunned for a long time. He did not expect the Luo family to really appear, and it was such a big scene. He hurriedly craned his neck to see who it was.