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Chapter 164 - 164 Deserter on the Eve of Battle_i
Chapter 164 - 164 Deserter on the Eve of Battle_i
Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Deserter on the Eve of Battle_i
Looking at Adrian Wright’s face full of suspicion, Greg Jensen couldn’t help but feel somewhat speechless and said, “Nonsense, of course not. Have you ever seen anyone get together on the first day they meet?”
“Uh, that’s true, but still, it’s not too good for Louisa to see you with another woman. You should hurry back to the other room and continue sleeping.”
“Sleep my ass!”
Greg Jensen let out a helpless sigh, returned to the original room, said a word to Vince Cooper, and then ran to another room to take a shower.
After getting cleaned up, he went straight to the restaurant.
As soon as he entered the restaurant, he saw Spencer Burley waving at him,
“Big Brother Jensen, over here…”
Greg Jensen sighed again and walked over.
Louisa Burley stood up and looked at Greg Jensen with a charming smile, Big
Brother Jensen, good morning.”
“Louisa, good morning.”
Greg Jensen said with a smile, “You look in good spirits today.”
“Mmhmm, I had the medicine you prescribed last night. It made me feel warm, and also, it’s cloudy this morning, no sun.”
“Let’s sit down and eat first. Later, I’ll take you to the Jade Stone exhibition for
fun.”
“Mmhmm.”
Louisa Burley smiled sweetly, seated opposite Greg Jensen, taking small sips of porridge with her spoon.
While eating, she kept glancing at Greg Jensen.
Greg Jensen pretended not to see and focused on his meal, while Spencer Burley kept making faces and winking at Adrian Wright next to him, obviously unable to hold in a snicker.
After the four of them had breakfast, they glanced at the time, it was just half-past eight, so they drove to the Jade Stone exhibition venue.
This jade exhibition was hosted by a company from Sheep City, which specialized in exhibiting and selling jadeite raw stones and other products in various places.
They would find a local partner at each location to co-host the jade exhibition.
At these highly mobile exhibitions, there’s usually not much of great value, and even if there is, it doesn’t sell for much.
Unless it’s something particularly good, and the buyer knows the market well, then the merchants might offer a reasonable price to purchase it.
This jade exhibition was held in a large warehouse in the suburbs, and Greg Jensen and his group arrived after half an hour’s drive.
The exhibition didn’t open in the morning, so there weren’t many people at the door.
Because Spencer Burley had a bet with Nathan Humphrey, the young master of Treasure Mansion, they drove straight in upon arrival.
Adrian Wright and Spencer Burley led the way, while Greg Jensen followed behind with Louisa Burley, chatting intermittently.
The four entered the warehouse and saw a large waterproof cloth on the floor, with stones of various sizes placed on it.
A few people who looked like appraisers were examining the stones with flashlights.
A few well-dressed young men and women sat on the second floor drinking tea, sitting in the main seat was Nathan Humphrey, the young master of Treasure Mansion.
When Nathan Humphrey saw Spencer Burley arrive, he couldn’t help but sneer, “Yo, you really dared to come?”
“Haha, Spencer, do you really think you can compete with Young Master Humphrey?”
“Do you have the skill for it?”
The other rich second generations taunted them, followed by a burst of laughter.
Spencer Burley’s face darkened as he frowned and said, “Stop the crap. If I dared to come, I’m not afraid of you!”
“Exactly!”
Adrian Wright also said coldly, “Tell us, how do you want to play? I’m all in!”
“Alright then, first let me offer you a cup of hot tea!”
Nathan Humphrey laughed loudly, picked up a fairness cup brimming with hot tea, and splashed it down.
Greg Jensen’s brows furrowed, and he subconsciously grabbed Louisa Burley’s hand and stepped aside, narrowly avoiding the hot tea.
Adrian Wright and Spencer Burley also quickly dodged and started cursing at the second floor.
Greg Jensen turned his head and asked, “Are you alright?
Louisa Burley’s face was somewhat pale, clearly unaccustomed to such a scene, and she shook her head gently.
She clung to Greg Jensen’s hand as if she were petrified, refusing to let go no matter what.
“Don’t be afraid; I’m here,” Greg Jensen soothed her quietly.
“Okay.”
Louisa Burley nodded and leaned closer to Greg Jensen, turning her gaze toward Spencer Burley.
Spencer Burley was fuming mad, pointing at Nathan Humphrey and cursing, “Aiden Clark, you spineless turtle, just hiding behind others, aren’t you? Get your ass down here.”
“Heh, wait for your daddy, I’m coming down right now.”
Having said that, Nathan Humphrey, followed by a few wealthy second- generation kids, walked down.
He glanced at Adrian Wright and Spencer Burley, and then at Greg Jensen, and sneered, “Oh, not even bringing an authenticator? Do you plan to bet with me based on your own ability?”
“You have bloody no ability, you freeloading good-for-nothing!”
“You’re looking for death!”
Spencer Burley, his face a livid hue, angrily wanted to go up and fight it out with the other party.
Adrian Wright pulled him back, reminding, “Hold on a second, the authenticator we’re waiting for hasn’t arrived yet.”
Greg Jensen asked in surprise, “You’ve found another authenticator?
“Yeah, he should be here any minute,” Adrian Wright nodded.
“So you don’t trust me, eh!”
Greg Jensen smiled, not taking offense, after all, Spencer Burley and the others had no idea that he knew the Mind Soil Technique and could probe inside the stone.
Nathan Humphrey walked down quickly, with several wealthy second- generation kids following him.
He came to the group with an extremely arrogant look and scoffed, “Shall we start now?”
“What’s the hurry! Just wait!” Spencer Burley snapped back irritably.
Nathan Humphrey scoffed, “If you can’t do it, then just kneel and apologize to me right now; I don’t have time to dawdle with you.”
“You think I’ll apologize to you? Dream on,” Spencer Burley said with disdain.
Greg Jensen frowned but did not say anything. Louisa Burley, on the other hand, was getting more anxious and gripped Greg Jensen’s hand until it turned white.
Just then, a person walked in from outside, about forty years old and wearing glasses; it was Keith Walker, the authenticator Spencer Burley and his group had called.
Spencer Burley said discontentedly, “Keith, why are you only getting here now?”
Keith Walker gave an awkward smile and said, “Sorry, I was stuck in traffic.
Nathan Humphrey gave him a once over and sneered, “This is the authenticator you’ve brought? Is he any good?”
“You’ll find out soon enough if he’s good or not. Stop wasting time, let’s just get started,” Spencer Burley huffed.
“Alright then, if you’re asking for it, I’ll oblige,” Nathan Humphrey sneered. With a sneer, Nathan Humphrey waved to someone behind him and shouted, “Old Zhang, come here a moment.”
An old man with a magnifying glass and a flashlight in hand, walked over with his hands behind his back and asked, “Young Master Zheng, what can I do for you?”
“These folks want to have a bet to see whose stone is of higher value. Go and indulge them for a bit,” Nathan Humphrey said.
“Alright, Young Master Zheng.”
Old Zhang nodded and looked at Spencer Burley and the others with an air of arrogance.
Upon seeing the old man, Keith Walker froze, then awkwardly said, “Teacher, you’re here too?”
“Keith? What are you doing here?”
Old Zhang was also taken aback upon seeing him, and his expression grew stern as he glanced at Spencer Burley and asked:
“Are you here as their authenticator?”
“Yes, I had no idea you were here, Teacher. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have come.”
Keith Walker, his face full of embarrassment, awkwardly turned toward Spencer Burley and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Burley, but since my teacher is here, so…”
He didn’t finish his sentence, but his body had already taken a few steps towards Nathan Humphrey’s side, signaling unmistakably that he was no longer willing to help.