Closer to Revealing My True Self-Chapter 640 - 416: Raw Stone_1

Seeing that their wealthy client didn’t laugh, Cai Bing and Mark, who had just been laughing heartily, immediately restrained themselves.

Especially Cai Bing, who quickly realized the joke was inappropriate.

Feng Yi studied snakes, and might even like them, so Mark’s recent joke could have been off-putting to him.

But at this moment, Cai Bing didn’t know what to say either, feeling a bit awkward, so he just stood quietly to one side, head slightly lowered, trying to minimize his presence.

Feng Yi still returned a polite smile. That was all.

Mark got the message. Oh, that joke hadn’t hit the employer’s funny bone.

Time to switch to a different joke.

After a brief contemplation, Mark gave up.

Forget it, not everyone’s sense of humor is the same. Plus, he acutely realized that the last joke seemed to have touched a nerve with the employer.

Although he didn’t know which particular word had triggered the employer, to avoid stepping on another landmine and to ensure the tips from the employer kept coming, it was best not to blabber!

So with a sincere and apologetic expression, Mark asked, "What would you like to hear? I can talk about anything!" As long as you can pay for it!

By this time, Jia had driven the car over, and they got in, heading to a mine that Feng Yi had picked out, where there was an entertainment project for diamond prospecting and sifting.

The mine was some distance from the city center, and the drive would take almost an hour.

After leaving the urban area, the road ahead was not very smooth, with some bumpy stretches, so the driving speed wouldn’t be fast.

Feng Yi leaned back in the seat, intending to take a nap, but when he closed his eyes, those ancestral stones used for paving flashed inexplicably in his mind.

Those hard, gleaming stones.

Those stones that served as tools.

Feng Yi opened his eyes, looking out the window in contemplation.

Seeing this, Mark immediately asked caringly, "Boss, do you have any questions? Maybe I can help."

Feng Yi said, "I have this hunch that I’m going to find diamonds on this trip."

Mark: "..."

There’s nothing I can do about that!

I certainly can’t just throw a diamond out for you to pick up!

While he inwardly grumbled, his face still wore a "I believe in you" expression as Mark grinned, "It will definitely be as you wish!"

As for whether the wish comes true, by that time he’d have been paid and gone, it’s not his concern!

Changing the subject, Mark talked to Feng Yi about the mine, focusing on the background of the mine and those little-known issues with the mine owner and security.

After all, even with many mines closing down and the market not as good as before, anyone who could take over a medium-sized mine was no small player.

Mark brought this up also to hint to their wealthy client to not make too much trouble later, avoid conflict with the mine’s people, and, well, not to show off too much.

In Mark’s view, even if this employer was very wealthy, he didn’t have a big enough entourage, nor the confidence. On someone else’s turf, even a dragon has to coil itself, right?

A man wearing a thick gold chain alone in the mine might not return safely.

Although Feng Yi had brought two or three attendants with him, what good would they do?

The mine, from security to workers, was all the other side’s people. Just a few strays with you, you can’t win in a fight!

So, no matter how wealthy, it was best to lay low there.

Mark’s gaze quickly swept over the employer again, feeling somewhat reassured.

The employer dressed like a typical tourist and didn’t wear anything that appeared too valuable—no gold chain around his neck, no gemstone rings, no luxury watches on his wrist, and his clothes, pants, and shoes, likely bought locally with some local character, weren’t luxury brands. Even the car they rented wasn’t a luxury car.

Very good, very good, safe!

He looked exactly like the type who makes a fortune inconspicuously!

Mark was even more convinced that the employer had no special status, aside from being likely to give generously for tips.

Of course, this was what Mark liked!

It was their main source of income!

He adored employers who tipped generously like this!

Therefore, Mark continued with his earnest attitude, diving back into professional mode. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Once the vehicle entered the mining area, more billboards appeared, all promoting the mine.

You wouldn’t know it from the road, but once you arrived, it was clear there were quite a few tourists, probably coming from other routes.

Looking around, the commercial atmosphere was strong, with some store-style buildings erected; it wasn’t barren.

After parking the car, Mark dutifully said, "There’s a pretty long queue. I’ll go check if we can get tickets for the afternoon. The website shows they’re available, but you never know."

Once Mark had left, Feng Yi called Jia and Ding aside for a talk.

Cai Bing, on the other hand, was reviewing the mine tour guide on his phone, making observations on the spot. He wouldn’t let Mark take over all the work!

After Feng Yi finished talking, Cai Bing immediately relayed the information he found, along with his analysis, to Feng Yi.

"There’s a shop over there that specializes in selling diamond jewelry. It’s relatively inexpensive and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Many tourists buy jewelry there as souvenirs. If you find diamonds in the mine, you can sell them to the shop too—they’ll buy them."

After thinking it over, Cai Bing cast a wary glance around and said in a low voice, "The diamonds are real, but they may not be natural diamonds."

"We’ll check it out later," said Feng Yi before heading to the snack store opposite the diamond shop.

He was a bit hungry.

Sitting in the snack store, he ate while waiting for Mark.

About ten minutes later, Mark came back, his forehead beaded with sweat.