I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 588 - 429: A Scourge_2

Listening to Xia Liang’s words, the manager’s heart nearly skipped a beat, and his previous impression of the young man was instantly shattered.

This person is definitely not your average rich heir; otherwise, how could he have identified the best item in our store with a single glance?

"This gentleman indeed has a keen eye," he said.

"Is this bracelet really that special?" It was Wu Tong who looked confused. After all, she had little appreciation for such things and wasn’t particularly interested in bracelets.

All she could think about now was whether she could possibly afford this bracelet.

The manager slowly began to explain. "This full-green jade bracelet, named ’Verdant Garden,’ is of the highest quality in both its color and translucence. Our owner paid a hefty price for it at an international auction. Even just sitting in the display case, you can faintly sense its ethereal aura."

"How much is it?" Wu Tong interjected quickly, seeing that the manager was about to elaborate further.

The manager gave an apologetic chuckle and said, "The auction price for this bracelet was one hundred Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Wu Tong’s expression froze. Her body went rigid. Her entire net worth was only a few dozen Yuan at most. After all, she had only started her career a short time ago. Having filmed just a few movies and TV shows, her savings were not substantial. How could she possibly afford something worth one hundred Yuan?

Noticing her predicament, the manager hurriedly added, "However, this bracelet is not for sale. In a few months, our owner intends to put it up for auction at the Baili Auction. If you are interested, sir, you are welcome to attend then."

Phew... Wu Tong let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Xia Liang murmured, "Is that so? What a shame. But who exactly is your owner?"

"Our owner is Mr. He Youling. The He Family owns over twenty jewelry stores in Haojiang," the manager replied. As he spoke, he couldn’t help but lift his head with pride. Their boss was, after all, the wealthiest man in Haojiang.

"Alright then." With a hint of regret, Xia Liang turned and started walking toward the store’s exit. Seeing this, Wu Tong finally felt a weight lift from her shoulders.

But just as Xia Liang was about to leave the jewelry store, the door was opened, and a figure walked in.

The newcomer was stunned to see Wu Tong standing next to Xia Liang, but his expression quickly turned to one of excitement. However, when his gaze fell on Xia Liang, his face turned cold as he wondered why Wu Tong was with him.

"Miss Wu Tong, why haven’t you been answering my calls these past couple of days? Yesterday was the same. I called to invite you for a late-night supper, but you didn’t pick up."

The speaker was a young man, dripping with luxury and adorned with countless jewels. The watch on his wrist alone was clearly worth a fortune. He was the perfect image of a rich heir.

Seeing him, Wu Tong frowned.

This man was a rich heir from Haojiang named Qin Cheng, from a powerful family. His family was one of the investors in the show she was trying to land a leading role in, which was the only reason she had dined with him a few times. To her surprise, however, the money he invested didn’t carry much weight. The backers behind the other actresses vying for the lead role were far more influential. If it weren’t for Xia Liang, Wu Tong might have continued to pin her hopes on him. But now, there was no need at all.

"I’ve been busy with some things these past few days," Wu Tong replied coolly.

Xia Liang, standing to the side, seemed completely unfazed. He simply glanced at the two before turning to leave.

Qin Cheng sneered. "Too busy for me, but not for others?"

As he spoke, he stepped directly in front of Xia Liang, blocking his path.

Xia Liang frowned slightly. Seeing this, Wu Tong quickly stepped forward and rebuked the man. "Mr. Qin, we’ve only had a few meals together. Who I meet with is none of your concern, is it?"

Xia Liang felt a surge of helplessness. It’s just as they say—beautiful women are magnets for trouble. There’s always someone eager to march to their own doom.

Sensing the tense atmosphere, the manager hurried over. "Mr. Qin, this gentleman is just a friend of Miss Wu Tong. Please, don’t misunderstand." The manager had long known Qin Cheng. The Qin Family had reached their current standing thanks to their close relationship with the He Family, and Qin Cheng was a frequent visitor to the store.

"Is that so?" Qin Cheng asked, his skeptical gaze raking over Xia Liang. "Are you trying to woo Miss Wu Tong with jewelry?" Like everyone else, he assumed Xia Liang had come with Wu Tong to buy her a gift.

Before Xia Liang could respond, another employee chimed in.

"No, this time it’s Miss Wu Tong who wants to give this gentleman a gift."

Hearing this, Qin Cheng’s eyes widened in disbelief. He stared hard at Xia Liang.

He had prepared a necklace worth ten Yuan for Wu Tong, but she had refused it. And now, she was buying a gift for this man? Impossible!

The manager shot the employee who had spoken a death glare. What is wrong with this person? Can’t he read the room?

The employee had blurted it out without thinking. But even if he hadn’t, Xia Liang would have said it himself, with no intention of hiding anything.

"Is what he said true?" Qin Cheng demanded, looking at Xia Liang and Wu Tong.

Wu Tong bit her lip, unsure how to respond. She knew what kind of person Xia Liang was and that he certainly wouldn’t be afraid of Qin Cheng. But this was Haojiang, not Qingyun or Jinling. The Qin Family’s relationship with the He Family was unusually close. If they provoked Qin Cheng, the He Family would likely get involved and cause them trouble.

Just as Wu Tong was trying to figure out what to say, Xia Liang simply nodded with a faint smile. "What he said is true."

"Who are you, and what is your relationship with Wu Tong? Do you have any idea who I am? You dare make a move on a woman I’m interested in? Are you tired of living?" Qin Cheng’s tone had turned utterly cold.

His aggressive demeanor was starting to annoy Xia Liang, and his own expression grew just as frigid. He stated coldly, "None of your business."

Xia Liang’s voice echoed through the jewelry store. Hearing his words, the manager and the other employees turned pale. In their minds, Xia Liang only spoke so brazenly because he didn’t know who he was facing. They, however, knew all too well. The Qin Family’s influence might not be vast on its own, but they were connected to the He Family. Offending the He Family meant there would be no place left for you in all of Haojiang.

Wu Tong moved to Xia Liang’s side and tugged his sleeve. She wanted to remind him that this wasn’t Jingdu; even a mighty dragon should tread carefully on a local snake’s territory.

But Xia Liang paid her no mind. Hearing his retort, Qin Cheng was momentarily stunned before letting out a cold laugh. "You really have a death wish."

He then turned to Wu Tong. "Where did you find this guy? He doesn’t even know where he is, daring to speak to me like that. It seems you don’t want that leading role after all."

Seeing that Wu Tong remained firmly on Xia Liang’s side, Qin Cheng dropped all pretense. He knew Xia Liang was likely no ordinary person and probably had some background. But this was Haojiang, where everyone—without exception—had to bow to the He Family. And since his family was on excellent terms with them, Qin Cheng didn’t care who Xia Liang was.

After hearing Qin Cheng’s threat, Wu Tong’s face paled further. She had pinned all her hopes on Xia Liang, yet he remained aloof and indifferent. If this continued, and now that she had also offended Qin Cheng, the leading role she yearned for might truly slip through her fingers.