Page 116 of Doted By The Regent King

As Mr. Lin’s top apprentice, Yu Zhen naturally had first-class discernment; noticing his master’s face had become as black as the bottom of a pot, he tactfully offered up a cup of tea and handed it over.

"So you see, master, by this move, Lin Fa, that old bastard, clearly has no regard for you.

Otherwise, which craftsman would it be? He deliberately gave that cinnabar to some wild girl who sprouted out of nowhere to carve—how old could that girl be?

" Yu Zhen also found the news both ridiculous and contemptuous.

Lin Gonyun just snorted coldly and said nothing.

"In my opinion, this old bastard is not only slapping you in the face, but his brains must also be muddy to let a girl handle the carving. She’s not even a craftsman, is she?" Yu Zhen added.

"Never seen that girl before, don’t even know what background she has," Lin Gonyun recalled Wufu’s face, his grey eyebrows furrowing.

But as much as he scorned, he also felt somewhat emotional; how could such a young girl, still just a child, genuinely discern the quality of jade?

"What does her background matter? She’s unknown, except for that time she won against you in gambling on the jade.

.." Yu Zhen saw his master’s face grow darker and quickly changed his tone, saying, "That was just her dumb luck, a fluke. How can that compare to the solid foundation you’ve built from a young age, your genuine skills, and the respect you have as a great master? "

Upon hearing this flattery, Lin Gonyun’s expression cleared up slightly; he took the tea cup and sipped it, saying, "Exactly, and yet people still worship her like a deity, placing her on a high pedestal."

"And that’s why I said that old bastard’s brain must have been kicked by a donkey," Yu Zhen quickly said.

Lin Gonyun snorted coldly: "What’s the use of talking about this? Especially since Fourth Young Master also consented to agree, they dare to act so recklessly without fear of ruining the century-old reputation of the Hundred Treasures Silver Building."

This was yet another point of dissatisfaction for him. Shopkeeper Lin’s decision was not only left unrebuked by Fourth Young Master Wen, but he even expressed support—where did that leave his own face?

Thinking of that young boy’s indifferent demeanor and his gaze, Lin Gonyun felt discontent brewing in his heart.

Coming from a prominent family really made a difference; even a young boy without many accomplishments commanded attention because of his background.

Even though he was the top master of the Silver House, he felt a notch below because of his social status.

Lin Gonyun clenched his lips tightly; born into a poor family, he had started learning to carve jade from a young age, enduring countless cold stares and setbacks, overcoming them all to become a celebrated master.

Pity his son had no talent. It was his grandson who showed promise in his studies, but who also relied on the Wen Family; thus, for so many years, he had been loyally serving the Wen Family.

But his sincere devotion was trampled upon by that young boy, truly a laughable and pitiful case.

"Actually, if you ask me, the fame of the Hundred Treasures Silver Building relies on you, master, to sustain it, allowing it to expand shop by shop. Without you, it wouldn’t have flourished like this," Yu Zhen eyed his master’s expression while softly saying, "Master, isn’t the contract with the Hundred Treasures Silver Building up this year?

Since they don’t value us, why should we stay and let ourselves be degraded?

’Where a lord is not welcome, there will be another place that appreciates him,’ right? "

Lin Gonyun’s heart stirred.

"Master, hasn’t the Qu Family invited you time and again with a handsome offer to preside over their Thousand Treasures Tower?" Yu Zhen’s voice grew softer.

Lin Gonyun looked over, a dark gleam flickering in his eyes.

"Rest assured, master, wherever you go, we brothers will follow. Without us, the Hundred Treasures Silver Building will find it hard to be as it once was!"

Knock, knock, knock.

Lin Gonyun tapped his fingers on the table and after a long moment said, "Isn’t your mistress due to have twins soon? When they’re one month old, invite Steward Qu over for a couple of drinks."

Yu Zhen’s face lit up with joy, and he bowed deeply in response, "Yes!"