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Chapter 1150 Jade Feet for Sale

Are you kidding me? If the other party had punched him twice, these four people would probably have been seriously injured.

Moreover, let alone mediation, Liu Ruyan couldn't do it either. Lin Mo knew that Liu Ruyan was very protective of her own.

Look, Miss Yuan can hide behind the scenes and leak information about these people, but if it were Liu Ruyan, she could have people camp out at their homes and cause trouble every day, making sure their parents, wife, and children have a hard time.

Back then, Huang Dayong's son was slapped by Liu Ruyan, and Qin Zhenhong's son was directly involved in a car accident. It was all arranged by Liu Ruyan. She really dares to kill.

Since Zhang Wei was still working at the company, the others didn't send him any messages.

However, the group finalized their plans for tomorrow in the studio, preparing to give Zhang Wei a good dressing down.

In the afternoon, the group left work early to go out for dinner. Lin Mo didn't go with them; he needed to go back and cook, since his girlfriend would be back soon.

Liu Ruyan returned a little after five in the afternoon.

"Wow~ It smells so good, little brother, you've worked hard!"

As soon as Liu Ruyan entered, she began to praise him in an exaggerated way, giving him plenty of emotional value.

The meal he made today was far inferior to the one he cooked at the restaurant on Wednesday, but Liu Ruyan still praised it. That's her cleverness, and it's also the reason why the two of them get along so well.

"Alright, let's eat. I stewed duck blood for you to replenish your energy today," Lin Mo said with a smile.

Liu Ruyan is on her period again. Ever since the two of them got together, her period has been very regular. The old Chinese medicine doctor was right!

It's worth noting that back then, the widow version of Liu Ruyan not only suffered from yin-yang imbalance and menstrual cramps, but her menstrual cycle was also extremely irregular. She's much better now than she was back then.

Even during her period, she would only experience weak legs and a slight loss of energy; in short, she would be in a state of mild weakness.

Although I can't compare to someone as bold as Miss Yuan, I can still do what an ordinary girl can do.

"That's great!" Liu Ruyan quickly put down her car keys, threw off her shoes, and was about to sit on the table.

Seeing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but remind him, "Wear slippers, and remember to wash your hands first!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan pouted and said impatiently, "I know, Uncle Lin!"

Lin Mo didn't mind being called that. "Uncle Lin is fine with me, anyway, he'll be sleeping in the same bed with me tonight."

Soon, Lin Mo finished preparing the meal. There were four simple dishes, including a special duck blood and vermicelli soup, as duck blood is beneficial for women during their menstrual period.

"Mmm~ It's so delicious~ Little brother, you're an absolute culinary genius, my angel! How lucky I am to have found such a wonderful boyfriend~"

Liu Ruyan took a bite and her eyes lit up.

Lin Mo remained unmoved upon hearing this: "Go away, go away, go lick my boots. Are you trying to flatter me to death? Please, put some effort into it next time!"

Although Liu Ruyan said that, he knew the quality of the dish himself. It was above average, even better than what most restaurants make, but it was definitely not that delicious. Liu Ruyan was just manipulating him.

PUA isn't just about suppression; it also involves flattery to the point of ruin. Countless good men have been turned into heartbreakers by their wives using this tactic.

For example, some smart women who want their husbands to clean the house don't say it directly. Instead, they praise their husbands for being strong and cleaning quickly and thoroughly.

Upon hearing this, the man immediately became incredibly energetic and started working like crazy, while the woman cheered him on from the sidelines.

The more work a man does, the more a woman praises him; the more a woman praises him, the more work a man does—it's a closed loop. Anyone who didn't know better would think someone had invented a perpetual motion machine.

See? This is what a smart woman is like. A woman who yells at her husband every day to achieve her goals can hardly be considered smart.

They thought they had the man under their thumb, but little did they know that they were destroying the relationship.

"Wow~ My little brother's cooking is so delicious~"

Clearly, Liu Ruyan is the smartest of all the smart women. Not only is she good at modeling, but she can also put aside her pride to praise her man and start to act coquettishly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo knew that this was Liu Ruyan's trap and realized what she was trying to do, but he couldn't help but smile.

This is a blatant conspiracy!

"What else would you like to eat? I'll make it for you!" Lin Mo said with a smile.

Liu Ruyan: "Do we have any shrimp at home? I want to eat braised shrimp in oil?"

"Yes, wait here!" Lin Mo said, then got up, opened the refrigerator with a smile, found the prepared frozen shrimp, and went straight to the kitchen.

Seeing this, Liu Ruyan's lips curled up, looking quite smug.

Some women control men by yelling, some by acting cute, but Liu Ruyan is different. She uses praise, first positioning herself as the weaker party, then stating her needs, and the effect is excellent.

After all, true hunters always appear as prey.

Just as Su He was wary of Liu Ruyan and her brother getting close back then, if she had tried her best to bring them together from the beginning, Liu Ruyan would have been on guard long ago, and it's even possible that they wouldn't have ended up together at all.

But the more she tried to be cautious, the closer Liu Ruyan became—a classic case of feigning retreat to advance. Since the shrimp had already been prepared, Lin Mo dissolved them in water, and soon the sounds of cooking could be heard from the kitchen.

Twenty minutes later, a dish of braised prawns was freshly made. Although the prawns weren't fresh, the taste was still alright. Originally, Lin Mo had saved these prawns to make leek, egg, and prawn pies.

"Oh, it's so nice to have a younger brother at home. You spoil me so much! I love you~" Liu Ruyan said, raising her hands above her head and making a heart shape with her hands.

Lin Mo: "Alright, that's enough. If you keep praising me, this is the only extra dish I'll have today. I'll cook more, otherwise the food will get cold!"

Liu Ruyan chuckled at this, and the two began to eat. She was in a good mood today and ate half a bowl more rice than usual.

Seeing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but laugh and ask, "What good news is there today? Why are you so happy?"

"You noticed?" Liu Ruyan raised an eyebrow.

Lin Mo smiled and said, "Your expression is practically written all over your face!"

"Okay, actually this is related to you too. I sold your jade foot through someone. Because of its unique shape, exquisite carving, and decent jade material, it was sold for 27 yuan. I've really seen something new. There really are people with such unique tastes," Liu Ruyan said, shaking her head and sighing.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo was taken aback: "27?"

Liu Ruyan looked up upon hearing this: "What?"

Lin Mo: "So little?"

Indeed, in Lin Mo's opinion, this was the famous mutton fat jade, and such a large piece at that. How could it only be worth this little money? Although the shape was somewhat unique, its value should still be very high.

He saw some mutton fat jade pieces online, even small ones, worth tens of millions. He figured his piece, even if it didn't reach that level, should still be worth a few hundred thousand.

"This is still not enough? This price is only because they thought the material was so-so, but the carving was really good," Liu Ruyan said, rolling her eyes at him.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but say, "Wait a minute, isn't it said that gold has a price but jade is priceless? This is mutton fat jade, it shouldn't be considered cheap, right?"

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan rolled her eyes at him and said, "You said it yourself, gold has a price but jade is priceless. This priceless doesn't just mean priceless treasure; it could also mean worthless."

The material of your jade foot is passable, but it's not particularly valuable.

Aside from a very small number of jadeite stones that have collectible value, the vast majority of jadeite and gemstones are essentially a scam!

"An IQ tax?" Lin Mo was taken aback. This was different from the education he had received since childhood.

Liu Ruyan: "Otherwise, and it's not just an IQ tax, but an IQ tax that only targets Chinese people."

Gold is a hard currency because it can be converted into cash anywhere in the world and has irreplaceable value. As for some so-called jade and jadeite, to put it nicely, they are called jade, but to put it bluntly, they are just transparent stones.

Moreover, jade doesn't even have a mature secondary market. It can only rely on various gimmicks to increase its value, such as the idea that people nurture jade or jade nurtures people. In essence, this is no different from diamonds.

Currently, only high-end jadeite is considered valuable, while ordinary jadeite is not as worthwhile as you might imagine.

Don't be fooled by the fact that jade bracelets at various tourist attractions cost at least several thousand, and often tens or hundreds of thousands of yuan. You could probably buy a whole bunch for 200 yuan each.

After hearing this, Lin Mo's mouth dropped open, his face filled with disbelief.

Is that so?

Liu Ruyan spread her hands: "That's the truth. My mother also has some jade jewelry. It wasn't cheap when she bought it, and now its value has dropped significantly. Fortunately, my mother just likes it and keeps it for herself, so there's no loss."

For truly wealthy people, top-quality jade still has collectible value, but most people buy jade jewelry not for its monetary value, but because they like it. In other words, they don't intend to sell it; they just want to enjoy it, not for its commercial value. Of course, jade merchants are an exception.

The family business is in the jade industry, so they rely on this stuff for their livelihood and naturally care about its commercial value.

"Um, what kind of jade is valuable?" Lin Mo asked.

Liu Ruyan rolled her eyes at him: "I'm not a jade expert, how would I know? But I do have a simple, old-fashioned method."

"What method?" Lin Mo asked curiously.

Liu Ruyan: "Assuming it's not glass, the more it resembles glass, the more valuable it is! The bottom of a beer bottle is the most expensive!"

Lin Mo:

What a brilliant and simple approach! It's truly ingenious.

And the bottom of that beer bottle, isn't that imperial green? That's definitely valuable.

He learned that only people in his country had a special fondness for jade. Once it left the country, the value of the jade would be greatly reduced, and some foreigners would not even recognize it.

It can only be used in its own country and is not recognized abroad, so it is not a hard currency and cannot be compared with gold.

"The reason your jade feet could fetch such a price is entirely because you encountered a foot fetishist," Liu Ruyan said with a smile.

It turns out that not all jade called mutton fat jade is valuable. Mutton fat jade is also graded. Obviously, the material of this jade foot is definitely not the top-grade mutton fat jade. It is quite good that it can sell for this price.

(End of this chapter)