Everyone was shocked and didn't know how Zhang Yang suddenly came up with such words. To be honest, Old Man Bai had just placed himself in a very low position, and people like Wang Li had never heard of Old Man Bai bowing his head to admit his mistakes before. This move was indeed meaningful.

  However, everyone discovered something was off from Old Man Bai's tense expression, because what he showed wasn't gratitude, but anger. They thought deeper and suddenly felt a chill, realizing just how ruthless Old Man Bai's previous move had been. What they found strange was how Zhang Yang could react so quickly, seeing through Old Man Bai's intentions with one glance, and making a countermove that was equally sharp.

  Actually, this is because Zhang Yang never believed that Old Man Bai was a selfless person from the start. Is there such a person in this world? Maybe there is, but Zhang Yang has never seen one. Zhang Yang is an ordinary person, standing from his own perspective, even if he clearly knows that it's his own child who did something wrong, he will still choose to stand on his child's side, because that's human nature. It's like when your child doesn't do well in school and someone else's child does very well, would you like the other person's child more than your own just because of this? That's impossible, even if your own child didn't do well, you still love your own child.

  It's human nature! Zhang Yang believed that Old Man Bai might be a respectable senior, but he didn't believe that Old Man Bai would take the side of an outsider just because of his reputation. He must have thought of a way to clear White Lantian's name, even turning this matter upside down, just like what White Lantian did. The more famous someone is, the more they will do some dark things to maintain their good reputation.

  So Zhang Yang considered all of Mr. Bai's words to be ill-intentioned from the very beginning, and immediately discovered this old fox's sinister intentions. However, compared to scoundrels who resort to violence, even if Mr. Bai was a cunning old fox for decades, he was no match for Zhang Yang. After all, his life mentor was a woman, and it is well-known that women are far more adept at being scoundrels than men. Under the guidance of such a mentor, how could Zhang Yang be afraid of such tactics?

  Zhang Yang sneered at Old Man Bai, isn't this just an act? Let's see who can put on a better show. I don't believe you'd dare to smash this jade in front of so many people. Don't think I didn't notice the hint of hesitation on your face when you found out Hong Yaqin's identity - you're afraid too, aren't you?

  Zhang Yang guessed correctly, and Old Man Bai was also afraid. He had originally learned from Bai Landa's mouth that Zhang Yang was just a small outsider with no foundation at all. This information was also obtained by Bai Landa from Liang Pangzi, and they both firmly believed it, after all, Zhang Yang had been very close to Liang Pangzi until today.

  Today, the appearance of Wang Li and Lai Qianhui was also considered unexpected. Wang Li was because he held this competition in his own company, for the sake of the company's reputation, he had to remain neutral. As for Lai Qianhui, it was possibly to vent her anger over the auction incident.

  So the old man Bai knew that Zhang Yang and others were coming to negotiate, but he didn't take it too seriously. He sat in the living room with an air of arrogance, quietly waiting for them. However, unexpected things kept happening. Zhang Yang wasn't alone, but was accompanied by a group of friends. The backgrounds of these women were even more impressive than each other, and Hong Yaqin, who seemed to have a close relationship with Zhang Yang, was an extremely influential person. As for Li Qianhui and Wang Li, they obviously weren't ordinary people either, standing firmly on Zhang Yang's side.

  In this case, Old Man Bai had no choice but to put on a show of self-deprecation and apology. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yang used such despicable means to break through it. If this piece of jade were to shatter here today, tomorrow White Fengxian's reputation, which he had cultivated for decades, would be ruined. His grandson, White Lander, would also thoroughly offend the two giants in the Beijing jewelry industry and would never have a chance to rise again.

  "Little friend, don't be so agitated, let's talk it out calmly!" Old Man Bai said through gritted teeth.

  Zhang Yang's expression didn't change, and he still acted excitedly, saying: "Old master, if you mention apologizing again, I'll smash this piece of jade. It's just glass, what's the big deal? I can't ruin your decades-long reputation."

  Bai Feng's anger rose in his heart, and at this moment he still couldn't forget that famous name threatening him. This Zhang Yang was really detestable, no wonder his own grandson had been repeatedly humiliated by him.

  Wang Li's mood was also very bad at this time. He originally thought that Old Man Bai had called everyone to discuss the matter properly, but he didn't expect Old Man Bai to play such a trick. Fortunately, Zhang Yang reacted quickly, otherwise everyone would have fallen here.

  Not to mention the loss of advantage, tomorrow he will lead people to force Old Man Bai to apologize, and this will also spread out. At that time, even if you have a mouthful of words, you won't be able to explain yourself clearly. Many people of the same generation as Old Man Bai have good relationships with him, and although these old men are no longer in power, they all have their own disciples and former subordinates. When the time comes, your troubles will not be small either.

  "Old Master Bai, I'm the guarantor for today's matter! You're making things difficult for me by doing this!" Wang Li interjected, no matter what, he had to help Zhang Yang out today, after all, Old Master Bai had also schemed against him.

  At this time, the only ones who didn't quite understand were He Linlin and Ji Yutong.

  Ji Yu Tong pulled Hong Ya Qin's arm and asked in a low voice, "Isn't it a good thing that the old man apologized? Why does Zhang Yang still want to smash the jade, is he crazy?"

  Hong Yaqin's face looked very unsightly, and she said in a low voice: "There are tricks inside, let's take a look first before talking."

  Bai Fengxian silently sighed, Wang Li said that unless he wanted to tear his face off, this apology was not going anywhere. He coldly looked at Zhang Yang, thinking that after mixing for decades, today he almost fell down in the hands of a child.

  "Ah, it's my fault for not considering this carefully and causing you all trouble." Bai Fengxian said, coughing a few times, with tears streaming down his face: "But I only have one grandson, and to see him being ruined by this...my heart really can't take it! Xiao You, I've already ordered him to kneel in the study room, not allowed to leave the house for a month, and give him a good scolding! Just give him a chance to repent!"

  Seeing that the previous method didn't work, Old Man Bai played the sympathy card again, and even now he still doesn't mention anything about the bet. It seems like he's intentionally not admitting it, or maybe he wants to make a big show of it because if this matter isn't clarified, it will leave a pending case, and in the future, there might be problems. After all, being a newcomer without any foundation, compared to Old Man Bai's words, are more believable.

  Zhang Yang sneered inwardly, this old fox is not easy to deal with. He turned his eyes and said: "Old Master Bai, your grandson is in the study? I don't know if I can talk to him, today's matter we should communicate well and solve the problem, what do you say!"

  Aren't you playing tricks on me? I won't fool around with you, I'll directly find Bai Lando and ask him if he acknowledges it or not. As long as there's a statement, I'll leave this villa, the money is no longer important. If we can't come to an agreement, what face will you have left?

  Bai Fengxian closed his eyes, thought for a moment, and then said with determination, "Alright, little friend, since you insist, I'll accompany you on this trip."

  "Zhang Yang, I'll go with you!" Hong Yaqin said worriedly.

  "No need, I have Master Zhang with me, no problem!" Zhang Yang smiled and declined.

  Li Qianhui also pulled Hong Yaqin's hand, shaking her head. When the two walked into the study, she whispered: "They didn't go to see Bai Lander, but went to negotiate."

  "Why not here?" Hong Yaqin asked in puzzlement.

  "When it comes to us, they don't want to fall out with each other, a pair of old foxes. Qin Qin, this friend of yours is not simple!" Lei Qianhui said with a hint of implication.

  Hong Yaqin looked at Li Qianhui with a puzzled expression, thinking of Li Qianhui's behavior outside the door earlier. She had some unpleasant associations, wondering if Qianhui had taken a liking to Zhang Yang, otherwise why was she so concerned about him? Thinking of this, her heart became disordered.

  Outside things, Zhang Yang didn't know. Entering the study room, as he expected, Bai Lancheng was not here at all. Zhang Yang turned his head to look at Bai Fengxian, without saying a word.

  After entering the door, Bai Feng looked nothing like a frail old man. He picked up his cane and walked briskly to the chair behind the desk, sat down, and gazed at Zhang Yang with an icy stare: "You're doing all this just for money, aren't you? Forget about one billion. I'll give you 20 million, and the jade is mine. After we leave, admit that everything was a scam set up by you, the jade is fake, and it's been identified as such. The so-called fur is just your prop, everyone has been deceived by you. Then take the money and get out of Beijing, otherwise, I'll make it impossible for you to move an inch, not only will you not get a single penny, but you'll also have to go to prison!"