Fortunately, even though Adam Jennings was always blindly self-righteous, he could still understand when the time came to read someone's expression.
Seeing her give him a sidelong glance, he didn't dare to mention anything like "I'm your cousin" or "you must help me" anymore. Instead, he said,
"You can name your terms, as long as you're willing to help, as long as I can do it."
Clearly, his attitude made Scarlett Jennings find him more agreeable.
Finally, she didn't have to listen to any more nonsense.
"Five million, you provide your own jade."
Scarlett Jennings was concise, adding, "I'll get it to you within three months, no prodding me."
Adam's eyes shifted initially, then he felt her asking price was a bit steep.
"Can't it be cheaper?"
Five million, plus good jade material, would cut his savings right in half!
Scarlett gave him a sidelong glance, silently stating, "When you approached me before, you said the price was up to me."
Adam: ...