According to Shangguan Ning's understanding, Feise Carnival faces extreme difficulty in replenishing jadeite raw materials due to shortages. How could they continue to stand firm? "What's the meaning behind this?"

"You were too busy in Changle City recently and missed some things. Gao Ruqing held a press conference, announcing that within three months, Feise Carnival will purchase three large batches of jadeite raw materials, with an investment exceeding one billion, and the quality will be upper-middle level."

"Since when does the Gao family have such capabilities?" Shangguan Ning became even more confused.

"According to reliable sources, this matter is related to someone you know."

"Who?"

"Huayan, Yunqi's former sister-in-law. Now, anyone associated with her seems to have good luck. Even those without good luck can turn things around."

"What does that mean?" Shangguan Ning was skeptical and didn't like hearing Cheng Cheng talk about Huayan in that tone.

"The person said that after Huayan met with Gao Ruqing and Secretary, both of them had smiles on their faces, and it seems that the Fulu Shouxing jadeite came from her. Gao Ruqing's press conference was also held after she visited."

"Her? Are you mistaken?" Huayan owned a jadeite jewelry store, but she couldn't have such a big move. Otherwise, the Hua family wouldn't have fallen apart.

"You don't need to get excited. I also heard this from someone else. We'll know the truth in a month." Shangguan Ning didn't want others to disrespect Huayan, and mentioning her name always made him uneasy. Since he still cared a lot about that woman, he didn't say anything more. Even though he truly didn't like her.

Shangguan Ning silently drank a few more cups of wine alone, but Cheng Cheng was still determined to speak up: "Now she has a guardian angel by her side, the boss of the Huayi Asia-Pacific branch, Hu Li."

"I've met this man."

"You sound sour and lacking in confidence. Are you not sure of yourself? You didn't behave like this when you faced Yunqi."

"Let's not talk about me. How far have you and Yunqi developed this time? You're playing the hero again. Have you won her heart?" Shangguan Ning caught Cheng Cheng's expression freezing for a moment, then immediately returning to a smile.

"It's progressing well. Businessmen don't do things at a loss," Cheng Cheng said. He had pursued Cheng Yunqi for so long, and he did love her, but she had trampled on him time and time again, ignoring his feelings. No matter what, he would marry her, but maybe not like in the past few years. He thought that marrying her would make him more restrained. He would focus on raising children and loving his wife.

Cheng Cheng's words made Shangguan Ning very worried about the future between him and Cheng Yunqi. Perhaps from now on, it was already a tragedy. Once Cheng Cheng, who was rebellious and unrestrained, lost the pure emotions of youth, he would completely become a man who did as he pleased, indulging in wine, women, and a carefree life, with no woman able to hold his attention anymore.

Did Cheng Yunqi understand Cheng Cheng's changes? Was she prepared for it?

"What's wrong? Worried about Yunqi?" Cheng Cheng saw what was on Shangguan Ning's mind and joked.

"I worry about every woman who follows you." Shangguan Ning glanced at Cheng Cheng and said. Cheng Cheng burst into laughter. That was a laugh for his past self, and also a laugh for the person who still believed in fairy-tale love.

As soon as Cao Cao is mentioned, Cao Cao calls. Cheng Cheng answers Cheng Yunqi's call. She sounds a little disappointed as she says, "You're busy with socializing, huh? I was thinking of inviting you to come over and drink the wolfberry chicken soup I stewed for you."

Cheng Cheng smirked sarcastically. Was she still trying to act like before? Did she still see him as she used to? But he kept his tone indifferent and said, "I might not be able to make it today. You've lost a lot of weight lately, so just drink the soup yourself."

"Okay, I'll listen to you. Have fun then."

"Okay." After hanging up the phone, Cheng Cheng earnestly asked Shangguan Ning, "What do women usually tell men who are socializing?"

Shangguan Ning couldn't help but imagine himself as Huayan and Cheng Cheng as the man she was talking to. "Drink less, stay away from temptation, and come home soon."

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"Oh." Cheng Cheng felt a little disappointed. A faint sense of loneliness permeated his bones, creating a colorful but heartless man who would pursue success in business and indulge in wine and women in life, unable to be captivated by any woman again.

Hu Er pulled Huayan's small suitcase, and the two walked out of the Myanmar airport again, one after the other. Dressed neatly, they looked for their figures with a sign held by Wu Wen.

"Miss Huayan, it's a pleasure to see you again." Wu Wen spoke with a hint of respect, and his Mandarin was very fluent.

"I'm also very happy to see you."

"I've arranged the most comfortable hotel for you. You can rest today, and we'll start purchasing raw materials tomorrow. How does that sound to you?"

"Then let's start purchasing tomorrow. But can I discuss something with you?"

"Of course, you can make any requests."

"Thank you. Can I stay with you?" She had seen Wu Wen's old residence last time and felt a bit curious about living there to experience it.

"Of course you can, but I'm worried that the house is too old and might not be comfortable for you to stay in." Wu Wen had received instructions from Hu Li and was concerned that he hadn't done enough.

Hu Er interjected from behind, "Miss Huayan is an adaptable person, so you don't need to worry, Wu Wen." Despite facing some hardships for the sake of the quaint accommodation, Huayan had learned to adjust. Moreover, the road to Myanmar had become even more difficult due to the autumn rain the day before, making it arduous.

Wu Wen arranged for Huayan to stay in the room where Hu Li occasionally stayed. He kept the room clean, and although it looked desolate from the outside, it emanated a warm aura inside, soothing her fatigue.

After assuring her father and Hu Li of her safety, Huayan began asking Wu Wen about his experiences and knowledge of jadeite gambling, as well as many anecdotes from the jadeite gambling world. Wu Wen, who usually lived alone, was eager to talk.

They talked at the dining table, over tea, and under the lamplight. The old and the young enjoyed each other's company, even persuading Hu Er, who had already gone to bed, to join them, pulling up a small stool for him to listen to their stories.

They stayed up late chatting the night before, and Huayan woke up after ten. But Wu Wen and Hu Er were already awake and waiting for her. After a hurried breakfast, they set off. With Wu Wen's introduction, many of the raw material merchants were reluctant to sell their jadeite raw materials.

These merchants had their own plans and wanted to maximize their profits, which was understandable. This made the first day of purchasing jadeite raw materials very difficult, with only a dozen or so willing to sell, but the quantity was too small, accounting for only a tenth of their planned purchases.

Disappointed, Huayan didn't eat much for dinner and retired to her room early. Her father called, and she took a few deep breaths, maintaining a cheerful and happy tone. Fortunately, her efforts kept her father from noticing anything amiss.

Just as she hung up with her father, Hu Li called. Hu Er, who had returned to the room feeling low, informed Hu Li about her situation. At the time, Hu Li was still busy with urgent work at the company, but upon hearing that Huayan was feeling down due to the unsuccessful purchase of raw materials, he immediately put down his work and called her.

Listening to Hu Li's distinctive hoarse voice, Huayan finally poured out all her troubles, while Hu Li listened quietly on the other end, occasionally chuckling.

As Huayan spoke, she became less resentful, even sharing some bizarre jadeite gambling stories she had heard from Wu Wen. In the end, without needing Hu Li's comfort, she encouraged herself, boldly declaring that she would strive to purchase one-third of the raw materials the next day.

"I was originally prepared to comfort you, but I didn't expect you to adjust so well on your own."

"Being chronically negative doesn't have any substantive effect. It's better to muster up the courage to continue seeking breakthroughs." These insights were gained from her experiences as an orphan, honed through the trials and tribulations of life. If she didn't stand up for herself, no one would lend her a hand. Standing up and living were the same, and she firmly believed in staying positive and never giving up.

"Since we can't purchase raw materials from the merchants, we can buy a small mine and be self-sufficient."

"Digging our own raw materials? But won't that require more personnel and investment?"

"The investment may be large, but the returns will be greater. I'll arrange the personnel, and you and Wu Wen just need to confirm a mine that produces good raw materials."

"Okay... this method is feasible." With her ability to see through things, she was confident she could buy high-quality jadeite raw materials at a low price. Excited, Huayan didn't sleep, waking up Wu Wen and Hu Er to discuss this plan.

After Wu Wen described that there were indeed several small mines available, they could go see them tomorrow.

In a remote mountainous area of Myanmar, a small local leader and a few colleagues occupied a small mine. They had excavated about a third of it, but the quantity and quality of the jadeite raw materials were inferior. This made the local leader anxious, as they wanted to profit from it. After discussing, they decided to sell the small mine, fearing that advertising it openly would lead to trouble.

They coerced and threatened a well-known intermediary to bring in clients within three days. This intermediary happened to be quite familiar with Wu Wen, so he came with good wine to confide in him.

Understanding the situation, Huayan was interested in visiting the small mine. She asked Hu Er if they could resist if they were forcibly coerced by the local leader to buy it. Hu Er smiled and reassured her. Many people around the world had benefited from the Hu family's kindness, and many relied on the Hu family for survival. However, the rules of the Hu family didn't allow them to be easily used.

But Hu Er didn't tell Huayan about these matters, as instructed by Hu Li.

The next day, guided by the intermediary, the three of them arrived at the small mine in the mountainous area. They were received by the local leader, whose skin was even darker, and he had a rough appearance. Despite not seeming deceitful, he had the habit of being talkative and persuasive. Outside the small mine, there were three openings, and rubble was scattered everywhere, indicating that they hadn't worked on mining for a long time. The area looked desolate. Stepping into one of the openings, Huayan not only used her ability to see through the walls of the cave but also didn't ignore the occasional tripping hazard under her feet.