"Young Master Long, are you still selling raw gemstones?"
What everyone cared about was not Chu Tianyin's disappointment, but the raw gemstone that had been half-opened on the stone-cutting platform.
"Not for sale." Long Letian waved his hand and said to the stone-cutting master,""You, continue to untie it. This young master has earned 60 million. If you untie it and carve a ring or something, it might give this young master good luck.”
"Young Master, good idea." Goudan gave him a thumbs up and smiled charmingly.
Chu Tianyin trembled again. She really wanted to turn around and leave this sad place. When had the dignified Third Miss of the Chu family ever been humiliated like this?
The rustling sound rang out again. The green raw gemstone that had appeared before was continuously shrinking under the hands of the stone-cutting master. The breathing of the surrounding people became heavier, especially the merchants who had wanted to buy the raw gemstone. They did not even blink as they watched.
"Oh my god."
"Thank goodness I didn't buy it."
"Director Chu really lost unjustly.”
When the real jade was cut out, everyone was dumbfounded. The fat merchant who had previously offered six million to buy the jade was sweating profusely. He kept muttering the blessings of his ancestors.
The entire raw gemstone only had a thin layer of green on the spot where it was previously green. It was only the size of a jade token and could be sold for three to five thousand yuan at most.
Long Tian Le was also stunned. Then, he arrogantly pointed at Chu Tianyin and laughed,"Chu Tianyin, even the heavens aren't on your side. It seems that the heavens don't want your Chu Clan to be arrogant anymore.”
Long Tian Le then shouted at the crowd,""Who was the one who bid six million? I'm happy today. I'll reward you with one million yuan.”
"Really?" The eyes of the fat merchant lit up.
"Nonsense, my young master is a nail in his mouth. One million yuan is just pocket money to my young master.”Goudan, who was standing behind Long Tianle, said arrogantly.
The fat merchant's face was filled with smiles."Thank you, Young Master Long, for your reward.”
"I got lucky."
"Fatty Wang, you have to treat me to a meal later.”
"Young Master Long is generous."
The crowd gasped in surprise again. Long Tian Le laughed arrogantly from time to time, and Chu Tianyin was so angry that her lungs were about to explode.
"What are you staring at? The money belongs to this Young Master, and this Young Master can spend it however he wants.”Long Tian Le said with a smile. Then, he seemed to have realized something."I forgot that this money was given to me by Director Chu. I really should thank you.”
Chu Tianyin felt her heart stop. Her vision turned pitch black, and she could not stand steadily.
Chu He, who had long been unable to hold it in, hurriedly went forward to support Chu Tianyin. It took a while for Chu Tianyin to catch her breath.
Zhang Haoran shook his head. Stone gambling was indeed like heaven and hell. Even without the bet between Long Tianle and Chu Tianyin, the scene just now involved millions of dollars. Ordinary people really couldn't handle it.
However, cheating wasn't fun.
Looking coldly at the smug Long Tian Le, Zhang Haoran walked in front of Chu He and Chu Tianyin and asked in a low voice,"Third Aunt, what's going on?"
Chu Tianyin's eyes lit up when she saw Zhang Haoran. Then, they dimmed again. She explained the entire situation in a weak voice.
It turned out that Chu Tianyin had received Chu He's call and came to the jade market. Before the two of them could wait, they had already been targeted by the young master of the Long Group, Long Tianle. The Long Group and the Chu Group had a lot of grudges, which was why there was a bet.
The two sides would each choose a piece of raw stone. The one with the highest value would win, and the loser would have to pay ten times the value of the jade as a wager.
Before Zhang Haoran and Chu He arrived, the two of them had gambled twice. Chu Tianyin had already lost 90 million.
"Yo, reinforcements are here." Long Tianle's strange voice sounded,"I was wondering who it was. So it's you, Chu He. Why? Do you feel sorry for your aunt?"”
"Long Tian Le, don't be so smug." Chu He's eyes narrowed as he said coldly.
Long Tianle raised his middle finger at Chu He and said disdainfully,"Little River, I'm so proud of you.”
"You're courting death!" Chu He shouted and was about to rush forward when Zhang Haoran pulled him back.
"He's provoking you." Zhang Haoran's words calmed Chu He down.
Chu He was also angered by Long Tian Le's arrogant actions. After being pulled back by Zhang Haoran, he immediately calmed down and looked at Long Tian Le with some fear.
Seeing that Chu He was pulled back, a trace of disappointment flashed across Long Tian Le's face. He said provocatively,"River Child, this is all you can do.”
"Let's go." Chu Tianyin, who had just recovered from her shock, suddenly said.
At this point, she had lost all her face. Staying here was only asking for humiliation.
"You want to leave?" "Chu Tianyin, have you forgotten about our bet?" Long Tianle laughed sinisterly. If you win, I'll give you 70% of the shares of the Donghai branch of the Long Corporation. If I win, hand over 70% of the jade market shares. If you leave now, I'll take it that you've lost.”
Chu Tianyin felt a sweetness in her throat and almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
How could she not know that she had fallen into Long Tian Le's trap? From the very beginning, Long Tian Le's goal was to own the jade market.
In comparison, the previous 90 million yuan was really nothing. The entire jade market's annual rent alone was close to 700 million yuan, not to mention other income.
Chu He's expression changed as he asked in a low voice,"Third Aunt, did you really agree to the bet?”
Chu Tianyin wanted to cry but had no tears. She could only nod her head. She had thought that it was a sure thing, but she did not expect it to fail.
"Do I have to fulfill the bet?" Zhang Haoran was a little puzzled.
Although he didn't know how much money was involved in this bet, judging from Chu He and the other man's expressions, the matter was so serious that even with the Chu Group's status, it would hurt.
"We have to fulfill it. Otherwise, no one will cooperate with the Chu Group in the future.”Chu He's voice was low as he stared at his third aunt unhappily.
At this moment, Long Tian Le had already taken a piece of raw gemstone and tossed it onto the explanation platform. He clapped his hands and said leisurely,"Don't say that this Young Master is bullying you. This time, this Young Master will still be the first to solve it and make you admit your defeat.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the stone-cutting master, whose face was flushed red, could not wait to cut the stone.
Chu Tianyin and Chu He looked at each other. Since things had developed to this point, they were no longer allowed to retreat. The only thing they could do was pray that Long Tianle's luck had run out.
As everyone held their breaths and focused, the stone-cutting master's sand knife suddenly stopped. Chu Tianyin's heart could not help but shrink. Such an action proved that he had seen green.
Sure enough, the stone-cutting master wiped the powder with his hand. An apprentice had already handed him clean water. As the water flowed over, a clear green color dazzled everyone's eyes.
"Top…Top grade…Old Pit Emperor Jade!”
The stone-cracking master stuttered, and the sound of a pin dropping could be heard in front of the entire shop.
About a minute later, the shop became lively with a bang. Everyone's eyes were red as they squeezed towards the stone cutting table. At this time, no one paid attention to their own form. They all wanted to see the Emperor's Green that had not appeared for decades!
"Imperial green, how, how is that possible?”Chu Tianyin's eyes were dull as she mumbled.
Chu He wasn't any better.
"Young Master Long, ten million!"
"21 million!"
"I bid 29 million!"
After confirming that it was the Emperor Jade, crazy prices were shouted from the mouths of crazy people. The rising price made Long Letian laugh even more happily, while Chu He and Chu Tianyin were completely dumbfounded.
"It's solved, it's all solved!"
Long Tian Le unbuttoned his chest and shouted with his eyes red, like a gambler who had lost a bet.
The stone-cutting master was even faster. In a short while, a fist-sized jade that looked like a transparent green glass ball appeared before everyone.
Under the sunlight, the entire jade glowed with a mesmerizing glow. The delicate texture and pure green color were flawless.
"It's too beautiful."
"As expected of the imperial jade. How much is it worth?”
"It's been decades since the Emperor's Green appeared. This kind of material is the shop's signature if it's not processed.”
The soft voice echoed in the air, and no one made another bid. The fist-sized imperial jade could no longer be measured with money. Moreover, they could not afford this price.
Taking the jade from the stone-cutting master, a sinister smile appeared on Long Letian's face. He said to Chu He and Chu Tianyin,"How do you feel about a hundred million yuan?”
Chu Tianyin nodded expressionlessly.
"Very refreshing." Long Letian laughed loudly and said," It's your turn next. I'll give you half an hour. Show me what you have. This Young Master will make you admit your defeat."”
Chu He and Chu Tianyin's expressions darkened at the same time. How many could be stronger than the old pit's Emperor's Green? Moreover, was there any raw gemstone here that was stronger than the old pit's imperial jade? Even if there was, who could guarantee that he would be able to find it?
He was definitely going to lose.
"Let me try."
Just as Chu He and Chu Tianyin were at a loss, Zhang Haoran said indifferently.
"Haoran, there's no hope." Chu He looked depressed.
Chu Tianyin shook her head as well. She was already prepared to accept all the consequences.
"I will lose sooner or later. Let me try and maybe I will win.”Zhang Haoran looked relaxed. After looking at Long Letian, he continued,"Don't be discouraged. It's okay to lose to a cheater, just win it back.”
"Cheating?" Chu He was stunned.
Zhang Haoran nodded at Chu He.
Long Letian was indeed cheating. From the moment he saw Long Letian, he had felt the aura of true essence on Long Letian's body. However, this aura did not belong to Long Letian himself. Instead, he used a talisman.
He happened to be familiar with this type of talisman. Its effect was to open the Heavenly Eye.
Once the Heavenly Eye was opened, even if one could not see whether there was jade in the raw stone, one could see whether there was spiritual energy around the raw stone. If there was spiritual energy, there must be jade.
"Senior, are you confident?" Chu Tianyin's dim eyes were filled with hope.
Zhang Haoran shrugged and made a helpless gesture.
Chu Tianyin laughed at herself in disappointment. It was even harder than winning the lottery.
"Haoran, I believe you!" Chu He said firmly.
Chu Tianyin nodded. She really had no other choice.
Zhang Haoran calmly stood up and said to the smug Long Letian,"I'll replace Director Chu, okay?"
"Whatever."
Long Letian agreed immediately. If Chu Tianyin had called a powerful figure in the industry, he would have been more worried. What was there to be afraid of a young man?
"Don't cry if you lose." Zhang Haoran teased.
Long Letian's expression changed. His sharp eyes swept across Zhang Haoran's body, and his brows furrowed tightly. For some reason, he, who was full of confidence, felt threatened.
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