The Invisible Rich Man's
Chapter 477
It was about the jade pendant.
Zack manages to contact an experienced old master on an antique street of jade in Serene County. He was apparently very famous in the local area.
Moreover, he was also told that the old master had inherited his skills from his ancestors.
This was perfect because Gerald needed an experienced person like this to help identify and assess the ancient jade.
Gerald decided that he would let the old master try to identify and assess the jade pendant first. If he couldn't, Gerald would only look for other jade masters from all over the country.
After all, if even the dean knew nothing about Xara Machamer's identity, how else could Gerald know anything about him?
The only clue was this jade pendant, and Gerald understood that.
Initially, Zack wanted to accompany Gerald to his master. However, Gerald's father tells him that the less people who know about Xara Machamer, the better.
In addition, Zack is also so busy right now that Gerald turned down his offer. After all, Gerald happened to know that path well, too.
The antique street is not very big and there are only a few shops selling antique porcelain there.
Zack, as a professional, had arranged Gerald's meeting with the old master. Therefore, the bespectacled old man with a long white beard was already there waiting for Gerald when Gerald arrived at his shop.
"Trs. Crawford, I guess? My name is Matthew Xiques!” said the old man while smiling at Gerald.
“Halo, Mr. Xiques, nice to meet you. Let's get straight to business, huh? Look, I want to meet you today because I need you to help me identify and assess the jade pendant. I want to know how old he really is and if possible, where he came from as well. Basically, the more details you can give me, the better, ” Gerald said as he handed the jade pendant to the old master carefully.
When Matthew saw the jade pendant, he was slightly surprised. Carefully picking up the pendant, he narrowed his eyes as he brought it closer to his face. He looked like an experienced expert, just like Zack had said.
“I have to thank you, Mr. Crawford, for allowing me to see an extremely rare jade with my own eyes. In fact, this was one of the rarest types of jade! It's the best quality! Mr Crawford, if you don't mind me asking, how do you get this jade?” matthew asked as he looked at Gerald with interest.
Matthew could not guess in his entire life why Gerald had such an expensive piece of jade on him.
Earlier when Gerald was called by Matthew by his name, he assumed that Zack had arranged the entire meeting for him. However, Zack seems to have overlooked Gerald's true identity and Gerald is grateful for it.
Gerald replied, “How do I get it doesn't matter, Mr. Xiques. Have you managed to identify the origin of this jade pendant...?”
“Ah, I understand. I'm sorry for being nosy. Also, it is somewhat difficult for me to identify the origin of the jade pendant immediately. However, I remember reading about the jade with a smooth texture in one of the notebooks left behind by my ancestors. Would it be convenient for you to leave this jade pendant so that I can analyze it properly? As soon as I get the information you need, I'll let you know soon,” Matthew said.
Hearing that, Gerald thought about it for a moment. Since Zack had arranged for Gerald to meet his master, his master should have been quite capable in Zack's eyes.
The two of them chatted for a while before Gerald walked out of the store.
What's he gonna do now? It's too early for her to go on her blind date.
After some thought, he decided to withdraw some money from the bank because the new house he bought was also close by. Gerald happened to carry a home-buying agreement contract in his bag so he could pay off the payment immediately.
After all, it was impossible for Gerald to take out a loan!
"Gerald?"
At that moment, Gerald heard the voice of a girl calling out to him. That sounds surprised.
When Gerald turned to look, he was also shocked.
That's Leila's best friend, Cindy.
He just came out of the inner courtyard. Apparently he lives here.
When Gerald went to Leila's house for the first time that day, the very beautiful Cindy had left a deep impression on Gerald. He could see that the girl was very nice.
"Do you live here, Cindy?" ask Gerald with a smile.
"Yes! Inside is my grandfather! By the way, Gerald, why have you come to our store since the beginning?” cindy asked with a smile as she walked towards Gerald.
“Cindy! That's not the way to call him! Call him Mr Crawford!” matthew yelled out his head from his shop.
Matthew doesn't know much about Gerald's background. However, he knew that the person who arranged the Gerald meeting and he was someone who could contact the county magistrate and also the chairman of the National Antiquities Research Association. For someone of exceptional status working under Gerald, he knew that Gerald was not someone to play with.
Why else would Matthew have acted so courteously towards Gerald before?
That was the reason why he was so shocked by Cindy's lack of manners a while ago.
“Ah, grandpa! This is a new friend I met recently. Her name is Gerald and she is also Leila's childhood friend!” cindy replied her smile was unshakable.
“It's okay, Mr. Xiques. Just focus on the job I gave you first!” gerald said with a smile.