Three hundred million yuan!

Because the matter concerning the little witch of the Magic City was a private affair, Sang Qingye paused her livestream when Xiao Yao came over carrying a plate of food.

“Stir-fried fresh bamboo shoots with shrimp balls—try it and see how it tastes,” Xiao Yao said, setting the dish down.

“The plating is so exquisite; I’m sure the flavor won’t disappoint either.” Though she hadn’t tasted it yet, the refined and thoughtful presentation made Sang Qingye eager to dig in.

“Our head chef is young but extremely talented, and he’s especially passionate about developing new dishes,” Xiao Yao took the opportunity to promote the restaurant.

Sang Qingye replied, “I’m the only customer here right now, so you can’t be too busy. How about letting me treat you to a meal?”

“I’m the owner—how could I let you pay?”

“Then at least have a cup of tea with me. Sit down, let’s chat for a bit.”

Invited by a beautiful woman, and with nothing pressing at the moment, Xiao Yao sat down and asked, “I noticed you were holding your phone earlier—were you livestreaming?”

“That’s right. I’m signed with Angler Live, and I mainly do outdoor food and travel streams. You don’t mind me streaming in your restaurant, do you?”

Xiao Yao smiled. “Why would I mind? If you choose my place for your livestream, it might actually boost my restaurant’s popularity. I’m more than happy to have you here. We’ve only recently opened and haven’t made a name for ourselves. Maybe after your stream, I won’t have to worry about empty seats anymore.”

“My stream does have a decent following, and quite a few local viewers, too. I’ll come by a few more times and give you some good publicity,” Sang Qingye responded cheerfully.

“That would be wonderful. Today’s meal is on me. If your promotion brings in results, you’ll always eat here for free.” Xiao Yao didn’t know exactly how popular this beautiful streamer was, but he was more than happy to treat her as a gesture of thanks.

“We’ve talked so much and I still don’t know what to call you. Mind if I get your contact info?” Since the other party didn’t offer first and she had her own reasons, Sang Qingye took the initiative.

“My name is Xiao Yao. May I know your name, miss?” Since it was their first meeting, Xiao Yao hadn’t planned to exchange names, but since she was so forthcoming, he couldn’t refuse.

“My name is Sang Qingye. My phone number is…”

With Sang Qingye taking the lead, the two exchanged phone numbers and added each other on WeChat.

Once they had exchanged contacts, Sang Qingye felt it was the right moment to broach her real purpose, so it wouldn’t seem awkward or abrupt. She said, “I have a rather personal question—hope you don’t mind?”

“What is it? Go ahead. If I don’t wish to answer, I’ll let you know.”

“The pendant on your neck—it looks like an imperial green jadeite of high glass quality. Am I correct?” After asking, Sang Qingye felt a little uneasy. The pendant was clearly a valuable piece, and she wasn’t sure if her directness would offend him.

“It seems you know quite a bit about jade. You have a good eye; my pendant is indeed imperial green, top-grade glass type.” Xiao Yao saw no reason to hide it and answered truthfully.

Even though she had been prepared for this, hearing Xiao Yao confirm it left Sang Qingye deeply impressed.

“I need to apologize first—when I was livestreaming earlier, I didn’t get your permission and caught you on camera. One of my viewers asked me to inquire whether you’d be willing to sell your pendant for a hundred million yuan. If you’re open to the idea, she’s ready to fly over and discuss it with you in person.”

This question genuinely surprised Xiao Yao.

To think that just from spotting the pendant on his neck during a livestream, someone would offer such a staggering price—there really was no shortage of wealthy people in this world.

“I must say, your viewer has a discerning eye. But if she hopes to buy my pendant for a hundred million yuan, that’s impossible. Even among imperial green glass jadeite, there are vast differences in value. You have to consider the richness and evenness of the color, the clarity, the amount of cotton inclusions, the translucency—all these factors greatly affect the price. My pendant is top-tier in every aspect. Its value is at least three hundred million yuan. A hundred million is pure wishful thinking.”

If an ordinary person had asked this, Xiao Yao wouldn’t have bothered to answer. But since the question came from such a beautiful woman, he was happy to explain patiently.

He originally knew nothing about jade, but Pan Wu was an expert in the field. With just a little recollection, the foundational knowledge came naturally to him.

Pan Wu’s collection included a great deal of jade. Not only did he have a casual stash, but he had also traveled to mining areas in person and acquired countless rough stones and finished pieces through various means. Among them were many masterpieces. The pendant Xiao Yao wore so casually was just an ordinary item in that collection.

Though “ordinary” among Pan Wu’s treasures, the market value of this pendant was truly astonishing. High-quality imperial green glass jadeite is extremely rare, and his pendant was virtually flawless, with top performance in every regard. According to Pan Wu’s experience, its market value should indeed be around three hundred million yuan. Xiao Yao wasn’t exaggerating or asking for an outrageous price.

Sang Qingye’s mouth fell open and her eyes widened; it was some time before she managed to speak. “Honestly, I’m shocked. I’m just a recent graduate, and the kind of price you mentioned is so far removed from my life and understanding that I can’t even imagine it. I’ll let my viewer know what you said. If she still wants to come and talk, that’s between the two of you. I’m just the intermediary.”

Xiao Yao shook his head. “You misunderstand me. I have no intention of selling this pendant. Please let your viewer know directly. There’s no need for her to come, or she’ll only be disappointed.”

Although Pan Wu’s collection contained many similar or even superior jade pieces, Xiao Yao had no intention of selling this pendant. He wasn’t short of money right now, so there was no reason to exchange such a top-quality jade for cash.

Only if he ever found himself in need would he consider selling part of his collection.

Since Xiao Yao had turned her down so clearly, Sang Qingye didn’t press the matter further. Once Xiao Yao left, she turned her attention to savoring the delicacies on the table.