Li Yufei looked at Wu Lang. His expression was calm, as if he had given up and genuinely wanted to help her this once.
Inwardly, however, Wu Lang was very smug. "My performance was so convincing, no worse than a movie star. She shouldn't see through me, right? As soon as she agrees, I'll make sure she loses her shirt! Of course, I'll have Yu Gou play along with me. That way, I can make Li Yufei lose a lot of money while proving I'm genuinely looking out for her. It's just that even gem appraisal can have its off days; after all, no one can be profitable all the time. Such people don't exist!"
"Then I'll lend her twenty to thirty million. That way, I'll become her creditor. Heh heh, with my skills in wooing women, I don't believe you can escape my grasp!"
But the next moment, Wu Lang's expression froze.
Li Yufei sneered, "Your performance was excellent, almost flawless. But I've known for a long time that your acting skills are on par with a movie star. Therefore, I don't believe you're this kind-hearted! You must be hiding some ulterior motive!"
Yes, although Li Yufei hadn't figured out Wu Lang's specific plan, she always adhered to one principle: for people she didn't trust, or those who habitually lied, she would always assume the worst intentions. That way, she'd rarely be wrong!
Hearing Li Yufei's words, Wu Lang felt like he was about to spit blood.
Damn it, who had been bad-mouthing him?
At this moment, a figure appeared in his mind, and he became enraged. "It must be him, trying to sabotage my reputation so I can't compete with him!"
He was his brother, but also his greatest rival!
Besides him, he couldn't think of anyone else.
Yang Feilong watched Wu Lang's suppressed anger and frustration, and couldn't help but chuckle. To be honest, he was surprised by Li Yufei's reaction. Although she hadn't guessed the exact plan, her decision was absolutely correct, saving him the trouble of saying anything.
Wu Lang had long found Yang Feilong annoying. He didn't dare to say harsh words to Li Yufei, as he still hoped to win her over. If he spoke ill of her, he'd have no chance at all. While her parents favored him and Li Yufei, they also admired other young talents besides him.
But you, a nobody who seemingly appeared out of nowhere, what right do you have to laugh at me?
"Yufei, I know that because some people have tarnished my reputation, you've developed some prejudice against me. But I don't blame you, because I've always believed that one day, you'll understand my character!" Wu Lang spoke with feigned affection, then suddenly changed his tone. "However, here, I want to speak from the heart. You can make friends, but don't fall for the honeyed words of some superficial riffraff. I know it's nothing, but if your father and mother find out, they might be very disappointed in you!"
Upon hearing this.
Yang Feilong's eyes narrowed. He wasn't stupid; he knew Wu Lang was referring to him as "riffraff."
Li Yufei's expression turned cold. "Wu Lang, I'm telling you, you'd better show respect to my friend!"
"Respect? Some people deserve my respect, but those who hide behind women, those mere riffraff, are not worth my respect!" Wu Lang said with a faint smile.
"You..." Li Yufei was furious.
But just as she was about to say something, Yang Feilong took her hand.
"Feilong, you... Don't worry, I definitely won't let you get hurt!" Li Yufei said with a mix of guilt and anger.
"Although that scoundrel's words are unpleasant, they have some truth to them. Hiding behind a woman's skirt is indeed beneath a man's dignity!" Yang Feilong said with a faint smile.
"Uh." Li Yufei was stunned. The next moment, she realized something. "You're not going to hit him, are you? You can fight, but hitting someone here would be troublesome!"
Wu Lang was furious upon hearing Yang Feilong call him a scoundrel. However, when he heard Li Yufei's words, his expression shifted slightly. He took several steps back and shouted, "Bodyguards, come here!"
Whoosh!
A figure from not far away rushed over and stood beside Wu Lang. Seeing his bodyguard by his side, his heart finally settled. He had indulged in too many women over the years, and his body was already depleted. Fighting was out of the question. So, if Yang Feilong really intended to hit him, although he would definitely get back at him later, being beaten up in front of so many prominent figures in the jade market would be a huge embarrassment.
Yang Feilong glanced at him with a half-smile. "So cowardly!"
"You..." Wu Lang's face turned red. He was so angry he wished he could order his bodyguard to beat Yang Feilong soundly.
Meanwhile, the staff at the jade workshop had noticed the commotion. A person in charge walked over and said, "No noise or fighting is allowed here. If you want to argue or fight, please go outside. Causing trouble here is disrespecting the Jade Workshop!"
"Fighting is what crude people do! I am a refined gentleman and would never do such a thing!" Yang Feilong shrugged, then looked at Wu Lang with a half-smile. "We're here for gem appraisal!"
Li Yufei also let out a sigh of relief and echoed with a smile, "That's right!"
Although she knew Yang Feilong was capable of fighting, if he actually did, she knew he would thoroughly offend Wu Lang. The Wu family was wealthy, even more so than hers, and they employed many enforcers. She was afraid Yang Feilong would suffer.
While her family wasn't entirely afraid of the Wu family, as they weren't pushovers either, her parents would absolutely not intervene to save Yang Feilong. Therefore, it was best to avoid a fight if possible.
"Gem appraisal?" Hearing Yang Feilong's words, Wu Lang's eyes flickered, and a sinister thought surfaced in his mind. "Since you're here for gem appraisal, it seems you have some confidence. Do you dare to have a match with us?"
Li Yufei's expression changed slightly. Although she had come to appraise gems, she hadn't actually prepared to do so, as many people who engaged in gem appraisal ended up bankrupt.
She was merely here to purchase raw jade.
As for Yang Feilong, she knew he could fight, but regarding gem appraisal, she had only just taught him on the way. He was likely not as skilled as she was.
Yang Feilong, however, smiled and said, "Gem appraisal? Why not?"
He deliberately mentioned gem appraisal to lure the other party into a trap. He disliked gambling and had no interest in gem appraisal. He had originally come to find some spirit stones containing spiritual energy. However, against the scheming Wu Lang, he didn't mind making him pay the price for offending him.
Even a clay figurine has three parts earth. Could he just let himself be called "riffraff" and let it go?