in2ebook Chapter 262: Sitting Firmly on the Grandmaster's Throne
Chapter 262: Sitting Firmly on the Grandmaster's Throne
Given their status and position, being able to stay here for so long is already a great honor.
As soon as they left, Chen Luobai and others also went to the lounge at the back.
The front hall is left for other guests to move around freely.
"Hey, does anyone know the true origins of that kid Lin Fan?"
"Oh, you mean him? He's the vice president of Qingyan Company. Who doesn't know that?"
"Oh, you don't even need to tell me that. I'm asking about his background, whether he has any hidden identities or something like that."
"Well...I don't know."
As soon as Lin Fan left, everyone started gossiping about him. When he was there, everyone was holding back and not daring to say a word.
"Master, I think it would be better to leave this carving knife with you for now." Lin Fan took out the carving knife in the lounge.
"What, you don't like it? The value of this carving knife cannot be measured by money." Chen Luobai said seriously.
"Oh, Master, what are you talking about? How could I not like it? It's just that this carving knife is of too much significance, and I really don't dare to take it over for the time being." Lin Fan explained with a smile.
"Okay, I'll teach it to you when your carving skills reach the master level." Chen Luobai was shocked when he heard Lin Fan's words.
This guy, he just became a disciple and he's already thinking about becoming a master? What's the difference between this and a young man who just started working and clamoring to become a billionaire? He's really audacious!
No matter how talented you are or how good your touch is, becoming a master is not easy. Can the title of master be given to anyone casually?
"Okay!" Chen Luobai showed an appreciative smile on his face.
Everyone else thought Lin Fan was bragging, but he felt this kid had potential. This disciple would definitely be better than him in the future.
Master? Humph, that's not the end!
"When you become a master, I will hold a celebration for you and then give you this carving knife. Don't refuse it anymore." Chen Luobai took the carving knife and said seriously.
"Okay, Master." Lin Fan nodded, and his heart suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.
To be honest, although this carving knife is of great significance, it is also a big burden for him. After all, he is not very interested in carving, and he has no intention of becoming a professional carver. He just likes to play with it occasionally.
"Come and practice when you have time, and strive to become a master as soon as possible." Chen Luobai reminded again.
"Okay, Master, I'll try to give you an explanation within three years."
"What? Three years?" The masters present all widened their eyes, thinking that this kid really doesn't know his place.
"Why are you all looking at me like that? How about we make a bet? I bet my apprentice can become a master within three years." Chen Luobai felt the strange gazes around him and said with a smile.
"What if he doesn't become a master? How about this, if he doesn't do it, he has to take me as his master?" The bearded man felt that the opportunity had come and quickly interrupted.
"You're dreaming." Chen Luobai rolled his eyes at him unhappily. "How about this? I'll put up a piece of jadeite worth at least 30 million. If he becomes a Grandmaster, the jadeite will be mine. If not, I'll give one to each of you."
As soon as these words came out, the masters present were all shocked. They thought that this old man was really daring. A piece of jade worth 30 million, with so many people here, added up to a lot of money!
"What do you think? Do you dare to bet?" Seeing that everyone was silent, Chen Luobai asked again.
"Why would I be afraid? It's only 30 million." The bearded man was the first to voice his support. "Does it start from today?"
"Yes." Chen Luobai nodded in confirmation, "Starting from today."
"Alright!" Several Grandmasters and some Masters also joined the gambling. "Disciple, Master has staked all his money on this, so you have to give it your all." Chen Luobai turned to Lin Fan and said, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness and expectation. Lin Fan was speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond.
"Master, isn't this just to add some heat to your fire?"
"Without pressure, where would you get the motivation, my good disciple? When you sit firmly on the Grandmaster throne, we will split the jadeite, you half and I half."
"Half and half? That's not right. It should be 30% and 70% respectively. You take 30% and I take 70%." Lin Fan joked.
"After all, it's me who's doing the hard work."
"Okay, it's settled." Chen Luobai responded happily.
"I say, you two, you haven't even started thinking about jadeite yet?" The bearded man interrupted, thinking that these two people were really wishful thinking.
"Hehe, we have to settle it sooner or later, so why not do it now?" The master and disciple smiled at each other, their cunning intentions evident in their words.
Everyone suddenly realized that they felt as if they had been tricked by these two foxes.
After some small talk, Chen Luobai led his three disciples into the next room. As soon as they sat down, he sighed deeply. Although he had accepted a new disciple today, he had also lost an old one. It was truly a helpless move. Wen Chongshan's actions had crossed the line.
"Master, don't take it too seriously. I'll be there for you in the future." Lin Fan saw through Chen Luobai's thoughts and comforted him with kind words.
"That kind of person has bad intentions, and sooner or later something bad will happen to him."
"I understand." Chen Luobai nodded. He understood the truth, but how could he just break off the friendship of many years?
Lin Fan gave a look to Yuan Yiqiang and Pei Hanjie, and they hurried forward to comfort their master.
"Big Brother, Second Brother, now that there are no outsiders around, let's talk behind closed doors." Chen Luobai looked at his two disciples gravely, "If you have any thoughts on me taking on this last disciple, feel free to tell me."
"We have no objection to what the Master has decided." The two said in unison.
"Brothers, in my opinion, the last disciple is no different from the other disciples. If there are benefits in the future, we will share them together. Even if I don't have them, I am willing to fight for them for you." Lin Fan expressed his thoughts frankly.
"You're so generous! Master's life's work, you just want to give it away?" Chen Luobai curled his lips, obviously not very happy with the proposal. "Besides, who would we donate it to? Ten billion donated, I'm afraid only a little of it would be put to good use."
"Master, don't worry. I certainly won't donate to those unreliable organizations." Lin Fan smiled. "I was born an orphan and grew up in an orphanage. Now I have set up a foundation to help those in need."
Hearing this, Chen Luobai became interested. It wasn't that he didn't want to do good, but it was just that good deeds in this world were often difficult to put into practice.
"Take me to your orphanage sometime."
"okay!"
After a conversation, the knot in Yuan Yiqiang and Pei Hanjie's hearts was resolved. They realized that this junior brother came from a different world from them and had a different mindset and pattern.
"By the way, Master, I have something else I want to give you." Lin Fan suddenly remembered something and took out an ancient thread-bound book from his arms.