Chapter 367: Toy
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"Look."

Ji Zhixiu's gaze subconsciously followed Lin Jie's finger, and then she noticed the bottom half of this small exquisite clock.

Behind the smooth dial made of rubies set in a sterling silver frame hidden within a complicated frame and beneath all the interlocking gears was a tiny... caterpillar?

The caterpillar was crawling on the exquisitely crafted gear contraption. With each step it crawled, the second hand of the clock would make a 'click' and drive the entire machine.

"This is…" Ji Bonong's eyes widened slightly, his expression frozen.

Ji Zhixiu's jaw dropped. She was in complete shock and couldn't even speak.

Lin Jie's smile widened seeing the reactions of the two.

While this clock was merely a flashy plaything, or a toy to the rich, it couldn't be denied that it was really aesthetically pleasing. Anyone could tell that it was a priceless item as long as they weren't blind.

Something capable of leaving the president of Rolle Resource that held a commercial monopoly of Norzin dumbfounded... Andrew's gift had really been spot-on.

The reason why Lin Jie felt that the enamel box was worth a lot of money instead of this small clock was because he felt that regardless of how much he sold the small clock for, it would be a huge loss. He couldn't let it go easily, and it was better to use it as a trade for a favor.

This repackaged gift was definitely comparable to the case of items the Ji father and daughter pair had given him last time—inclusive of the golden apple.

This time round, when it came to negotiations, Lin Jie could finally bargain without holding back.

This back and forth has resulted in huge gains without any capital. How profitable...

At these thoughts, Lin Jie couldn't help beaming.

Ji Zhixiu's eyes were fixated on the tiny worm that was still crawling on its own. Her mouth had gone dry and she gulped silently.

If this clock was revealed outside, perhaps not even one out of ten people might know its value.

However, in this small side hall, even Ji Bo

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