C24 Top Grade Jade(2)

The bidding was fierce, with the price soaring to over forty million due to the jade merchants' competition.

The thought of having sold this exquisite jade for a mere three thousand made the stall owner contemplate suicide.

Despite the flurry of offers from the jade merchants, Su Hao remained unmoved. He glanced across the crowd and spotted Zeng Ziyuv making his way toward him.

He paused, then addressed the jade merchants, "Ladies and gentlemen, this ice jade is not for sale. My apologies."

The merchants were visibly disappointed, lamenting the loss of such a premium piece of jade.

Su Hao offered a regretful smile to the crowd before handing the ice jade to Zeng Ziyuv, who had just arrived. "Ziyuv, this is for you."

Zeng Ziyuv was taken aback, staring at the ice jade in his hands.

For him?

The value of the ice jade had escalated to over forty million after the merchants' bidding war. Knowing Su Hao's typically frugal nature, it was unlike him to be so generous.

"Could it be..." Zeng Ziyuv's mind raced, and he protectively covered himself, declaring, "Su Hao, my pure body will not be sullied by this jade."

"Bro, you've got it all wrong!" Su Hao's eye twitched with exasperation.

"The jade's of no use to me. Take it and settle things with your uncle and auntie."

Zeng Ziyuv stood still, his gaze fixed on Su Hao with a newfound curiosity. Su Hao seemed different from before.

In the past, Su Hao was unyielding when it came to money, never willing to take a loss.

Yet today, he had freely given away jade worth millions. This generous gesture was beyond belief.

Zeng Ziyuv's face showed a range of emotions before he finally nodded, his eyes reflecting complexity. "Su Hao, I won't forget this kindness. If you ever need anything, just ask."

"There's no need. Consider it a favor repaid," Su Hao replied, shaking his head.

Zeng Ziyuv looked bewildered. "Repay a favor?"

"Yeah..." Su Hao looked up with a smile tinged with melancholy.

In his past life, Bai Wenling's company had gone bankrupt, and she took her own life, leaving him to shoulder all the debts. Without Zeng Ziyuv's generous support, he would've been driven to a life of crime.

Tragically, Zeng Ziyuv didn't live to see the day Su Hao could repay his kindness. He was brutally murdered over a woman, his life cut short in its prime.

This time around, armed with the pretentious system, Su Hao was determined to repay the debt of gratitude to Zeng Ziyuv, even if it cost him his life.

Noticing Su Hao's earnest expression, Zeng Ziyuv was visibly confused.

He couldn't recall doing anything particularly helpful for Su Hao, could he?

The only thing he remembered assisting Su Hao with turned out to be a bit of a mishap. He had given Su Hao a small item that, well... turned out to be expired.

He faintly recollected Su Hao spending the following week walking with his legs tightly crossed.

He had wanted to delve deeper into the matter, but Su Hao seemed reluctant to discuss it, so he let it be.

As the crowd witnessed the exquisite jade change hands, they dispersed, each with a sense of wistfulness.

Kwoo Guangkun stepped forward, eyeing the ice jade in Zeng Ziyuv's hand with admiration. "I've never seen ice jade that combines the high ice and blue ice qualities before," he marveled.

He then turned to Su Hao with a look of respect. "Mr. Su, your discernment is truly remarkable. To think you've unearthed such a fine piece of jade – I've been in the trade for over a decade, yet my judgment pales in comparison to yours. I'm quite embarrassed."

"Master Gu, you're too kind. I was merely fortunate," Su Hao demurred, his gaze shifting to Wang Tiehzhu standing nearby. A smile broke across his face as he continued, "Actually, I owe Mr. Wang a debt of gratitude. Ever since I purchased this Waste Raw Stone, he's been steadfastly at my side."

"To prove to everyone that I hadn't bought a mere Waste Stone, he employed a clever use of sarcasm, casting doubt and drawing attention to my purchase. His taunts spurred on the crowd's mockery, inadvertently giving me the opportunity to prove them all wrong."

"Mr. Wang's noble spirit is truly moving. In a world so driven by material desires and money, it's a rare gift to encounter someone like Mr. Wang. It's undoubtedly the greatest fortune of my life, and it has allowed me to deeply appreciate the magnificence of the human spirit."

As Su Hao spoke, his words were free of any profanity, yet Wang Tiehzhu's face darkened as if it had been smeared with soot.

He was well aware that Su Hao was taunting him.

He tried to come up with a comeback, but upon opening his mouth, he found himself at a loss for words, and could only stew in silence.

Kwoo Guangkun also picked up on the subtext of Su Hao's remarks, his face betraying his discomfort.

After all, Su Hao had just unearthed an ice jade worth over forty million, while Wang Tiehzhu had done nothing but criticize others since his arrival. The contrast in their conduct was stark.

Zeng Ziyuv had been harboring his own irritation toward Wang Tiehzhu but had refrained from speaking out due to respect for Kwoo Guangkun. Sensing the tension, he chose not to pile on but to deftly shift the conversation.

"Master Kwoo, Mr. Wang, I've heard there's a new ice drink shop that's opened up nearby. How about we all go for a refreshing drink?"

Kwoo Guangkun glanced at Wang Tiehzhu, who awkwardly nodded in agreement.

Zeng Ziyuv gave Su Hao a knowing look and a playful eyebrow wiggle, "Su Hao, I know you won't pass this up."

Su Hao was inclined to decline, but faced with Zeng Ziyuv's assertive demeanor, he found himself reluctantly accepting.

"Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for a masterful display of indifference. You've earned 60 swagger points. This system has been tumbling through the cosmos for years, witnessing countless souls. Even if I haven't seen a pig walk, I know what pork tastes like. Yet, witnessing your cool demeanor, I can't help but see a fundamental difference between you and the riffraff of this vast universe.

That confident stance, that transformative expression, and the lofty language you wield—all in vain. Host, even if you're a shadow of a life form, even if your mind is cluttered with trash, your bravado still makes you stand out. Keep it up, I believe you're the stuff of legends—the ultimate King of Swagger!"

"System, do you prefer a flip-top or a sliding lid for your coffin?"

"Is there a touchscreen option?"

"..."