Chapter 202: Cooperation
Chapter 202: Cooperation
Li Bing’s sudden arrival killed Fan Jingjing’s interest in chatting further with Gao Jing.
Even though she found Gao Jing somewhat intriguing.
Quietly finishing her cigarette, Fan Jingjing twisted the butt into the quartz sand topping the trash can, then extended her hand to Gao Jing. “Nice to meet you. I’m Fan Jingjing.”
“Hello.”
Gao Jing shook her hand. “I’m Gao Jing.”
“Gao Jing.”
Fan Jingjing repeated his name, offering a radiant smile. “Thanks for the cigarette. Goodbye.”
“Goodbye.”
The controversial celebrity slipped away like a phantom flickering in the night.
If not for the cigarette butt in the bin, tinged with red lipstick.
Gao Jing might have doubted if any of it truly happened.
It felt a bit strange.
He glanced at the time, guessing the movie was probably over.
But Gao Jing had no intention of returning to the theater.
He left the Shanghai Grand Theatre and returned to the Shangri-La Hotel.
Just after showering, his phone rang.
“Mister!”
Zhong Yunxiu’s voice came through the receiver. “Where’d you run off to? I couldn’t find you.”
She sounded a little hurt.
“Cough.”
Gao Jing felt a pang of guilt. “I came back to the hotel early. Saw the movie. You were great.”
“Thanks!”
Zhong Yunxiu’s voice instantly brightened. “Perfect that you’re at the hotel. Come to the banquet hall now!”
The premiere of “Meet the Best Youth” was held at the Shanghai Grand Theatre.
The post-premiere reception, however, was set in the Shangri-La Hotel’s grand banquet hall on the fifth floor.
Gao Jing declined politely. “I’ll skip that.”
He had no real interest in the celebrity world. Mingling in circles of fame and fortune, wearing a fake, polite mask while socializing felt utterly boring.
He’d rather use that time practicing the Shan Yue Refining Spirit Art, striving to break through to the Triple Mountain level!
“My cousin wants to talk to you!”
Zhong Yunxiu pressed urgently. “It’s important!”
Cousin?
The image of the esteemed Miss Su immediately surfaced in Gao Jing’s mind.
What could she want?
Gao Jing unconsciously rubbed his chin, feeling an inkling of what it might be.
After a moment’s thought, he said, “Alright. I’ll come over soon.”
Hanging up, Gao Jing changed into fresh clothes, tidied himself up briefly, and left his room.
He entered the hotel’s banquet hall.
The grand hall blazed with lights. Men and women dressed smartly held champagne glasses, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere buzzing.
Notable figures and celebrities filled the space.
This was the kind of event countless people were dying to attend, desperate to squeeze into.
Among the crowd, Gao Jing spotted Fan Jingjing again.
The famous star was clearly a focal point, surrounded by admirers.
Gao Jing’s gaze didn’t linger on her. Scanning the room, he quickly found Zhong Yunxiu.
Tonight, Zhong Yunxiu wore a pure white gown, innocence and charm blending perfectly.
She too was encircled by a swarm of eager admirers.
As if sensing him, just as he looked her way, she turned her head.
A joyful expression lit up the young Shanghai beauty’s face. She waved and called out, “Hey, Mister!”
This grabbed everyone’s attention nearby. All eyes instantly snapped to Gao Jing.
Zhong Yunxiu parted the crowd, met him, and beaming, looped her arm through his. “Let’s go.”
This casually intimate gesture made the surrounding admirers’ stares turn sharp as knives.
Swish swish swish! Their glares shot towards Gao Jing!
Protected by his Battle Qi, Gao Jing wasn’t fazed, but the uninhibited girl’s actions gave him a slight headache.
Bro, we’re really not that close!
Zhong Yunxiu paid no mind. Pulling Gao Jing along, she left a group of stunned and confused admirers behind.
They arrived at a private room.
The room was small, tastefully decorated. Sitting by the tea table was the esteemed Miss Su, Su Yazhen.
“Sis!”
Zhong Yunxiu called out warmly. “I brought Gao Jing!”
Her tone was pure “Quick, praise me!”
Su Yazhen smiled, stood up, and fixed her penetrating gaze on Gao Jing. “Mr. Gao. We meet again.”
Her eyes were sharp, carrying a faint arrogance that felt hard to meet.
But even if Su Yazhen’s aura intensified tenfold, it wouldn’t ruffle Gao Jing.
Expression unchanging, he replied, “Hello, Miss Su.”
“Please, sit.”
Su Yazhen was courteous. “I only learned yesterday, Mr. Gao, that you’d attend Yunxiu’s premiere tonight. My apologies if anything was overlooked.”
“You’re too kind, Miss Su.”
Gao Jing nodded and sat on the chair opposite her.
Su Yazhen picked up the teapot and poured Gao Jing a steaming cup herself. “Please enjoy some tea.”
“Thank you.”
Gao Jing felt a bit odd. Cutting straight to it, he asked, “Miss Su, what is this regarding?”
“Then I’ll be direct.”
Su Yazhen set the teapot down, smiling slightly. “Mr. Gao. I was wondering… do you still have any of that type of jadeite you sold me last time?”
So that’s it!
Gao Jing wasn’t surprised.
Just now he was guessing that Su Yazhen sought him out for the Seven-Colored Stone.
“The user knows best!”
“Yes, I have some.”
Gao Jing asked in return, “Do you still want more?”
Su Yazhen’s eyes lit up. “Do you have a lot?”
She easily guessed the truth from his tone.
And this was exactly what Gao Jing wanted her to know: “As long as the price is right, supply won’t be a problem.”
If the price was wrong, then there would be none.
In Gao Jing’s plan, the Seven-Colored Stone, like top-grade Red Sandalwood and Mountain Ape Wine, was a high-end luxury item.
A perfect tool for getting rich off wealthy spenders.
He would rather let it sit in his hands unsold than lower the price or sell poorly.
The young lady before him, wealthy and beautiful, was the perfect target!
“Mr. Gao.”
Su Yazhen’s eyes sparkled as she spoke very seriously, “I have a suggestion. Would you like to hear it?”
“Go ahead.”
Gao Jing picked up his teacup, took a sip, and prepared to listen carefully.
“If you can guarantee the source,”
Su Yazhen said, “I’d like to work with you. Hand over the processing and sales of the Seven-Colored Stone entirely to me. We’ll split the profits fifty-fifty, of course after subtracting the cost of the raw materials.”
Gao Jing pondered for a moment before asking, “Then what are your conditions?”
Su Yazhen’s meaning was clear.
Such terms were undoubtedly very favorable to Gao Jing.
It meant selling the raw materials to Su Yazhen first. She would then process and sell them, sharing half the profits with him afterward.
A guaranteed profit for him!
“Very simple,”
Su Yazhen answered without hesitation, “I want exclusive rights!”
Gao Jing didn’t respond immediately, carefully weighing the pros and cons.
Granting Su Yazhen exclusive rights had obvious benefits. After all, there was a big price gap between raw materials and finished products. Earning half of it meant a substantial income.
Besides, he wouldn’t have to put effort into selling the Seven-Colored Stone himself.
This lady’s connections and background were things Gao Jing couldn’t hope to match.
Of course, it wasn’t all good. At the very least, the sales channels would be completely controlled by her.
“Mr. Gao, if you agree,”
Seeing Gao Jing hesitate, Su Yazhen raised the stakes, “My initial purchase of raw materials won’t be less than…”
She held up her right hand, “Five hundred million.”
Five hundred million!
Gao Jing was quite surprised, seeing Su Yazhen in a new light!
Honestly, he really needed a large sum of money right now.
On his next trip back to the Great World, Gao Jing planned to bring back 5,000 tons of Baijiu.
Just the funds needed for that would cost one or two hundred million!
And this was just the beginning. For the Giant, 5,000 tons of Baijiu wasn’t much at all.
Gao Jing even considered buying a Baijiu company outright.
That would cost much, much more money.
He had also just realized something: making money wasn’t his ultimate goal.
Nor was becoming the world’s wealthiest person.
So why not let Su Yazhen handle the time-consuming work and gain an extra share of the profit?
Why not do it?
As for Su Yazhen having any ill intentions…
He, Gao Jing, a powerful Superhuman, should fear that?
“Pleasure doing business.”
Gao Jing simply held out his hand.
Su Yazhen smiled slightly, truly beautiful.
The next moment, her hand grasped Gao Jing’s. “Pleasure doing business.”
“Wait!”
Right then, Zhong Yunxiu, who had been quietly sitting nearby like a good kid, raised her hand. “I have a question!”
Hmm?
Gao Jing and Su Yazhen turned to look at her at the same time.
Zhong Yunxiu stuck out her tongue and timidly asked, “C-can I get a piece too?”