It didn't take long for Feng Huang to fall asleep on the bed.

After confirming she wouldn't have any more issues, Xu Fan stood up from the bedside.

He glanced at Gongsun Qin and then walked out of the room.

He knew very well that Feng Huang needed rest and should not be disturbed, so Gongsun Qin quickly followed Xu Fan out of the room.

"Xu Fan, I'm sorry about earlier…"

After carefully closing the door, Gongsun Qin apologized to Xu Fan with an embarrassed look on her face.

Thinking back, it must have been really troublesome for Xu Fan to tolerate her nonsense just now.

"It's nothing, I'm used to it."

This woman was stubborn, but at least she knew when she was wrong, so Xu Fan didn't take it to heart.

He looked at the room where she and Xiao Die were staying and said, "Don't tell Xiao Die about this, got it?"

"Mm, don't worry, I know what to do."

Clearly, Xu Fan didn't want Xia Xiaodie to worry, so Gongsun Qin nodded and agreed without hesitation.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, you should go back."

They had just arrived in Diannan and had already been through so much in one day. Xu Fan was quite tired.

He greeted Gongsun Qin briefly and went back to his room.

Gongsun Qin stood there, dazed, watching Xu Fan go back to his room. It took her a while to come back to her senses.

...

The next morning.

Early in the morning, Xu Fan was dragged out of the hotel by Xia Xiaodie.

As expected of a Xia Family woman, she was just as driven as Xia Yanyu.

Despite not having found a place to stay yet, she was already busy with business matters.

Today, she pulled Xu Fan along with her to scout out the biggest jade market in the area.

To see if they could negotiate a good deal with any partners.

Originally, she intended to bring Gongsun Qin along, but for some reason, she hadn't planned on joining them today.

Xia Xiaodie might not understand the reason, but Xu Fan knew.

She likely wanted to stay at the hotel and take care of the now unwell Feng Huang.

Clearly, this overly kind woman was still feeling guilty about her nonsense from last night.

Xu Fan didn't refuse her request. Although Feng Huang was no longer in serious condition, she still needed someone by her side.

After leaving the hotel, the two of them hailed a taxi and headed to the largest jade market in Diannan.

Diannan was known for its jade production, and being located on the Huaxia border with several jade-producing countries nearby, there were many jade markets here.

Fortunately, Xia Xiaodie had researched in advance and led Xu Fan directly to the largest market in Diannan.

The massive jade market was teeming with vendors.

Here, if you were an expert, you'd find countless opportunities, but for a novice, it was quite the opposite.

A big market meant a mix of good and bad people.

Not to mention, being on the border made Diannan quite chaotic, with no shortage of scams and deceptions.

This didn't worry Xu Fan too much.

Xia Xiaodie had been running XD Jewelry for some time and had a good understanding of jade.

Ordinary scammers couldn't deceive her.

Even if someone managed to fool her, they'd still have to get past him.

Under the golden light of his right eye, no one could deceive him.

...

Following Xia Xiaodie around the market, they had already visited three or four stores.

Xia Xiaodie wasn't satisfied with the jade filled with impurities in those stores.

High-end jewelry was very particular about raw materials. Using subpar materials would damage their brand.

XD Jewelry had gained some renown. She didn't want to ruin their reputation due to a small oversight.

Walking around the market under the hot sun without a break was fine for Xu Fan, but for Xia Xiaodie, a non-martial artist, it was exhausting.

Still, she showed no intention of resting, determined to make every minute count.

"You silly girl, do we really need to rush this much?"

Xu Fan couldn't bear it anymore and stopped to ask.

Xia Xiaodie heard him, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, but then she smiled and said, "Of course we do, you big dummy."

"I have to become a strong woman quickly so I can take care of you, you big fool."

"Pfft."

Hearing Xia Xiaodie's plans, Xu Fan couldn't help but laugh.

Well, it seemed he had the potential to live off her after all.

"Alright, let's go to the next store."

Saying this, Xia Xiaodie held Xu Fan's arm and walked to the next shop.

"Are you two here to buy jade?"

As they reached the door, a man in linen clothing greeted them.

After searching for a while without finding impressive jade, Xia Xiaodie was a bit numb.

She nodded slightly and said, "Boss, show us what kinds of jade you have."

Glancing over the jade displayed in the shop, Xia Xiaodie showed no sign of surprise.

The boss, a perceptive trader, instantly recognized her taste.

He knew that ordinary goods wouldn't satisfy this customer.

"Hehe, you must be from out of town, right? Don't worry, in Diannan, we have jade of all qualities.

As long as you can pay, the best jade will be presented to you."

...

It was clear the boss meant payment first, then the product.

In such deals, where prices could easily reach millions, there was no room for fooling around.

If you couldn't pay, showing you the jade would just be a waste of their time.

Feeling her patience wearing thin, Xia Xiaodie was tempted by such a confident offer.

"Give me your account number."

She took the boss's account number and immediately transferred five hundred thousand to him.

Without hesitation, she sent the money without even blinking.

Such decisiveness wasn't something the usual tourists could match.

The boss glanced at his phone's incoming transaction notification and smiled.

"You really are straightforward!"

"Give me fifteen minutes. I promise the jade I bring will leave you completely satisfied!"

Leaving those words, the boss walked into the shop and made a call.

He spoke in the local dialect, making it hard to understand.

But before long, good news arrived for Xu Fan and Xia Xiaodie.

A clerk brought a box and walked in.

The box presumably contained the jade that the boss had sourced.

Carefully taking the box, he walked over to Xu Fan and Xia Xiaodie.

"Please take a look."

He said, opening the delicate box...

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