C40 As a Little Sister I Am Just Used to Cheating!

After a short while, once Lee Chen had sold off the last batch of jade, Lin Chen found himself 1.8 billion yuan richer.

Gazing at the hefty sum of 6.8 billion yuan in his account, Lin Chen couldn't help but be struck by a wave of emotion.

Young Master Lee was truly a walking fortune.

In just two or three hours of their acquaintance, he had already helped him rake in such a massive amount of money.

"Young Master Lee, considering the fortune you've helped me amass,"

"I've made up my mind. I'll be inviting Qingyin to dine with me alone later."

Lin Chen declared with a stern look, speaking into his Bluetooth headset.

Upon exiting the stone-gambling shop, Lee Chen overheard Lin Chen's declaration and his eyes immediately reddened with rage.

A private dinner with Qingyin?

Was that scoundrel Lin Chen blatantly trying to poach his girl?

Feeling as if he was being cuckolded, Lee Chen's breath grew heavy, his hands balling into tight fists.

He vowed to destroy Lin Chen, to extinguish the burning grudge in his heart, no matter what it took.

Meanwhile, not too far away, Lin Chen stood with Su Qingyin, Qian Duoduo, and Vice-chairman Liu in an antique shop, reveling in the sight of Lee Chen's seething anger. It was a deeply gratifying moment.

The guy who was always plotting his demise was getting a taste of his own medicine!

"Brother Chen, I want to try the most authentic cuisine A City has to offer."

Su Qingyin, having heard Lin Chen's earlier comment, didn't hesitate to accept the invitation.

Beyond her gratitude for the calligraphy gift, she was genuinely intrigued by the enigmatic Master Kunlun.

Yet, if the elite scions of the capital were to catch wind of this, they'd be utterly astounded!

Su Qingyin, hailed as the capital's celestial beauty, had coldly turned down dinner invitations from countless nobles and royals.

But here she was, not only accepting Lin Chen's offer but also doing so with eager anticipation!

"Cough, cough, cough... Qingyin, I was actually just trying to get a rise out of Lee Chen," Lin Chen hastily interjected, clearing his throat.

"Regarding the dinner invitation..."

"You're aware that I'm not exactly wealthy, and earning money is quite the struggle for me."

Lin Chen offered a quick explanation, his tone apologetic.

He was no fool like Lee Chen, well aware that there would be no future encounters between them, so why not extend the dinner invitation to Su Qingyin?

Wasn't that just like throwing a meat bun to a dog?

The calligraphy and painting he had given to Su Qingyin were merely to set her up as a scapegoat during the stone gambling.

Oh yes, the calligraphy and painting!

"Qingyin, something just occurred to me about that calligraphy and painting you have—it seems to be lacking something."

"Here's an idea: give me the painting, and I'll have Master Kunlun take a look at it for you later."

Lin Chen's gaze was clear and earnest as he spoke to Su Qingyin.

If it weren't for Lin Chen's earlier admission that he was not only poor but also found earning money to be incredibly hard,

Su Qingyin might actually have been taken in by his ruse!

"Chen, it's all good. I cherish anything you give me."

Su Qingyin could tell that Lin Chen was hesitant to part with the painting.

So, she decided to playfully mimic Lin Chen's tactics and be stubborn about it!

This painting had a deeper artistic conception than the one Vice-chairman Liu had shown.

If she returned it to Lin Chen, wouldn't her trip to A City be a total waste?

"I..."

Lin Chen started to speak but stopped when he saw Su Qingyin's earnest look.

He was well aware that she had seen right through his little ploy.

"Qingyin, you truly are an angel—not only are you gorgeous, but you also have a way with words."

"Well then, Qingyin, how about you give me a valuable treasure in return?"

"As the saying goes, 'a favor for a favor.' If the gift is generous enough, I'm convinced that our sibling bond will be unbreakable."

Lin Chen's intense gaze swept over Su Qingyin, as if searching for something of value to claim.

Watching Lin Chen's brazen behavior, Su Qingyin was torn between amusement and frustration.

In that moment, she even doubted whether this penny-pinching fellow was really Master Kunlun!

"Chen, I was in such a rush when I left home that I forgot to bring money and gifts. Maybe I can make it up to you next time?"

"Qingyin, that bracelet you're wearing looks quite nice. I bet my sister-in-law would adore it."

"I... This..."

Su Qingyin was inclined to refuse, especially when she thought of the genuine piece by Master Kunlun.

After much deliberation, she finally removed the bracelet and presented it to Lin Chen.

She knew that without offering this bracelet as a gift for her grandfather's birthday, Lin Chen would not have been content to let the matter rest.

Lin Chen couldn't help but feel a bit smug as he accepted Su Qingyin's bracelet. If his suspicions were correct, this bracelet was the very thing that had been obstructing his Magical Third Eye! Trading a simple sketch for such a treasure was certainly a good deal.

"Boss, Lee Chen is being tailed."

"Should we go and add to the excitement?"

Upon hearing Qian Duoduo's voice, Lin Chen didn't hesitate for a second.

"Of course, we'll follow," he replied promptly. "We can't afford to miss out on such an entertaining spectacle."

Vice-chairman Liu, noticing Lin Chen's playful mood, chuckled and instructed Liu Wu to stay back for protection. As for himself, given his position as the vice-chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to show up at such a minor event.

Ten minutes later, Lin Chen watched as Lee Chen entered an alleyway. As he savored his cold noodles, he turned to Su Qingyin and said, "Look, Qingyin, after our little exchange of gifts, if you're craving authentic local cuisine from our A City, just say the word and Chen will have it arranged in no time."

Su Qingyin glanced at the bowl of cold noodles from the roadside stand, feeling both annoyed and amused. Lin Chen was clearly being frugal, yet he framed it as if it were something noble.

"Chen, for someone of Master Kunlun's stature, isn't it a bit miserly to treat me to street food?" Su Qingyin asked with a playful squint, watching Lin Chen enjoy his meal.

"Qingyin, you just don't get it," he responded with a grin. "The tastiest treats are always found at roadside stalls. Don't underestimate this bowl of cold noodles—I promise you'll be hooked after just one bite!"

"Hold on, what Master Kunlun?"

"Your Chen is merely a friend of Master Kunlun. Don't be mistaken, Qingyin."

Lin Chen was cut off mid-sentence as he noticed Su Qingyin's puzzled look. It dawned on him in an instant—her question had been a clever probe all along!

Darn it, I was so caught up in those cold noodles that I didn't see Su Qingyin's ruse coming.

"Miss Su, you've got it all wrong."

"If my boss were that boastful Master Kunlun, do you think he'd be fretting over money?"

"If you're still skeptical, my boss is willing to swear—if he's Master Kunlun, then... he'll livestream himself eating three catties of dung upside down!"

Qian Duoduo, having regained his composure, didn't miss a beat in defending Lin Chen.

He figured that since Vice-chairman Liu had already produced Master Kunlun's genuine 'X' calligraphy, Lin Chen's painting was undoubtedly a counterfeit, just as the gallery owner had claimed.

Besides, with Master Kunlun's notorious pride, impersonating him would be a disaster if discovered—wouldn't that spell doom for his boss?

"Chen, does Master Kunlun really have such bizarre tastes?"

Su Qingyin, catching the frustration in Lin Chen's eyes, was convinced he was the real Master Kunlun.

But Qian Duoduo's outlandish claim of a three-pound dung-eating livestream had her struggling to suppress her giggles.

"Thud!"

Before Qian Duoduo could get a word out, Lin Chen gave him a sharp kick in the rear.

Annoyed, he snapped, "Keep quiet—nobody thinks you're mute!"

"Now, let's get moving and see if Lee Chen's drama has begun!"

Rubbing his tender backside, Qian Duoduo wore a look of hurt confusion. He couldn't fathom why his boss would kick him when he was just trying to clear things up.

"Qingyin, out with it. What's your angle?"

With Su Qingyin catching on to his true identity, Lin Chen decided to come clean.

If she could keep his secret, great; if not, so be it.

It was only a matter of reputation, after all.

"Master Kunlun, or rather, Brother Chen."

"You said it yourself—I'm your sister."

"And as your sister, why would I harbor any ill will toward my own brother, right?"

Su Qingyin giggled behind her hand, delighting in Lin Chen's exasperation.

"From now on, if you want a piece of Master Kunlun's calligraphy, don't bother unless you're willing to part with at least 50 million. No, I'll make sure even the windows are sealed shut!"

Lin Chen rolled his eyes, his tone laced with irritation.

He wasn't about to fall for Su Qingyin's tall tales. Brother and sister? Those terms meant nothing when it came down to the harsh truth of reality.

"Ding dong."

The phone's chime interrupted Lin Chen and Su Qingyin's conversation.

Glancing at his phone, Lin Chen saw a message from Qian Duoduo: "Boss, hurry over. Lee Chen's about to get pinned to the ground!"