After awakening her X-ray vision, the beautiful CEO couldn't sit still any longer.

"Could they have clues to the incredibly valuable collection of antiques that mysteriously disappeared from the Zhou family a century ago?"

Ye Tian turned his phone screen towards Murong Xue so that she could also see the message.

Murong Xue's gaze fell on the message, and her intelligent eyes suddenly narrowed, as if she had instantly figured something out.

She looked up and met Ye Tian's gaze.

"Could it be that the Chen family launched a propaganda war to suppress your business reputation not just to retaliate against you?"

Their main goal is to cut off your cash flow and business support.

Does this mean you don't have enough funds to search for that collection of incredibly valuable antiques?

If that's the case, then the abandoned mine acquired by the Chen family is very likely related to that batch of antiques that are worth a fortune.

Those geological exploration teams are there to dig up what's beneath abandoned mine sites.

The air seemed to freeze, and a brief silence fell over the office.

Ye Tian looked out into the distance through the floor-to-ceiling window.

"Things are getting more and more interesting."

Ye Tian had no idea how the Chen family found clues to that batch of antiques that were worth more than a country.

But the key to unlocking the treasure was in Ye Tian's hands. The Chen family never imagined that all their efforts would ultimately benefit someone else.

At this moment, the internal phone on Murong Xue's desk rang:

"President, Mr. Xu from Xu's Jewelry just canceled the signing meeting this afternoon, saying... something came up."

"understood."

"It seems that even if several industry leaders stand up for me, they still cannot completely eliminate the impact of negative news on me."

Good news travels slowly, but bad news travels fast. To completely eliminate the negative impact of this, I'll have to step in personally.

Ye Tian put down his phone, leaned back, and stretched, his joints cracking as he did so.

"Xue'er, may I use your changing room? I need to change my clothes. I'm inviting a few people to lunch at Cloud Top Pavilion."

Ye Tian's tone carried an unfathomable meaning.

Murong Xue raised an eyebrow slightly: "Cloud Top Pavilion? At this time, you're still so ostentatiously inviting people to dinner there?"

"Why can't I go? They've already set up the stage for me and the spotlight is shining on me. How can I hide?"

"You have to go up and sing, and you have to sing loudly and enthusiastically."

Ye Tian stood up and smiled, a smile that carried a chilling cunning.

He changed into an expensive bespoke suit, his hair was meticulously combed, and he looked very energetic.

Completely ignore the increasingly escalating and increasingly harsh negative reports.

Many media outlets discovered that Mr. Ye, who has always been elusive and rarely seen, had broken his usual low profile and appeared at the prestigious Yunding Pavilion in the city to host a dinner for friends.

This news spread like wildfire throughout the entire antique circle.

Meanwhile, another message, controlled by Murong Xue, was slowly and deliberately disseminated.

The source of the news is unclear, but the content is enough to spark the imagination: "I heard that Ye Tian has amassed a batch of priceless top-quality jadeite."

Any one of these pieces would be enough to shock the entire jade industry.

Ye Tian's high-profile banquet for his friends at this time was probably because he was eager to sell his top-quality jadeite to raise cash.

When Ye Tian was embroiled in a barrage of negative news, anyone seeking cooperation with him would be offered a drastically reduced price.

This message, mixed in with the doubts about Ye Tian's business reputation, was not particularly noticeable.

But like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, it creates ripples on the surface of the water.

Many jade merchants who have witnessed Ye Tian's expertise in gambling on and appraising stones know of his capabilities.

Therefore, they firmly believed that Ye Tian possessed priceless, top-quality jade.

Businessmen prioritize profit above all else. If they turn around and befriend Ye Tian when many people are questioning his credibility, it would be a truly timely and beneficial gesture.

Ye Tian is a righteous person, so if they propose to buy the top-quality jadeite in his possession, Ye Tian will definitely be willing to offer a discount.

Thinking of this, many seasoned veterans in the jade industry began to lose their composure.

Before Ye Tian had even finished his meal, he received an encrypted text message from Li Youfu, the owner of Longxing Jewelry.

"You can't sit still so quickly?" Ye Tian's lips curled into a smile.

Ye Tian remembered Li Youfu. The imperial green jadeite he found at his first jade gambling conference was bought by several of Li Youfu's jade business owners.

This Li Youfu is a smooth talker; he's involved in the jade and jewelry business.

Moreover, he has a wide network of connections and unconventional methods, making him a prominent figure in the jade industry.

Li Youfu's tone revealed a familiar enthusiasm: "Boss Ye, it's been windy lately, and I've heard some gossip. I'm worried about you."

If you urgently need to cash out, I might be able to help you out.

"Want to meet up for tea sometime and have a chat?"

Ye Tian replied indifferently: "Thank you for your concern, Boss Li. I have indeed been having a run of bad luck lately and have encountered some troubles."

It's nothing serious, it'll all be over soon.

"Well, when it comes to doing business, everyone encounters some setbacks."

Mr. Ye, don't be so polite with me, it's just an emergency!

I know a quiet, secluded tea room at 3 PM. It's a good place to talk. I'll send you the address.

"Boss Ye, please do me the honor of coming. Just to give me face, and also to open up more opportunities for myself."

Li Youfu sent messages in rapid succession, his enthusiasm masking a hint of urgency that left no room for refusal.

The agreed-upon tea room location was a private room in an antique-style garden in the old town, named "Tingzhuxuan".

This place is extremely expensive and offers excellent privacy. It's said that the owner behind it has a wide range of connections, making it a preferred meeting place for many business owners to conduct transactions.

Ye Tian dislikes being late, so he arrived ten minutes early.

He was still wearing a well-tailored bespoke suit, but without a tie, and the top button of his shirt collar was casually undone, giving him a relaxed and carefree look.

Upon entering the private room, a fragrant aroma of fine antique wooden furniture and aged Pu'er tea wafts towards you.

Although the private room was not large, it was decorated in a simple and elegant style.

One side features floor-to-ceiling wooden lattice windows facing a meticulously maintained bamboo grove outside, where sunlight filters through the bamboo leaves, creating dappled light and shadow.

On the other wall hangs a traditional Chinese ink landscape painting, and below it on a rosewood table sits a set of elegant coarse pottery teaware.

Li Youfu hasn't arrived yet.

Ye Tian stood by the window discreetly, his gaze seemingly admiring the bamboo scenery, but in reality, he was slightly focused.

Deep within his eyes, a barely perceptible current of air was quietly circulating.

"X-ray vision, activate!"

Ye Tian's vision penetrated the bamboo forest, rockery, and flowing water in front of him, instantly taking in the entire tea room.

The wall structure, possible hidden corners... everything is clearly structured.

Then, his attention shifted back to the objects that appeared to be decorative items.

The floor-standing blue-and-white porcelain vase in the corner is empty inside.

The purple clay teapot on the table is made of pure clay.

The ink painting on the wall is in perfect condition—the paper, the ink, and the seal are all intact…

Finally, his gaze fell on an inconspicuous antique-style floor tile next to the door and below the coat rack.

On a microscopic level, about two centimeters below the floor tile, there is a coin-sized, finely structured metal sheet that is emitting regular electronic fluctuations.

"Is this an electronic recorder?"

This method is very subtle; if Ye Tian didn't have X-ray vision, it would be almost impossible to detect.

Ye Tian withdrew his gaze, sat down calmly, and casually tapped his fingers on the smooth tabletop.

Just then, the door to the private room was gently pushed open.

Li Youfu appeared at the door with a round, chubby face and an exaggerated smile, carrying a brocade box in his hand.

"Oh dear, Mr. Ye, sorry to keep you waiting! There was a bit of traffic on the road, you deserve a fine!"

As he spoke, he placed the brocade box on the table. "I specially brought you some Lao Ban Zhang tea that I collected myself. Let me give it a try, little brother."

Ye Tian stood up to greet him, a faint smile on his face: "Boss Li, you're too kind. Thank you for your trouble."