The stone used to store jade is also called "seed jade", and there are many varieties.

Some coexist with quartz, agate, etc., and their appearance is like foggy glass crystal.

Some are like emerald green in stone, with a hint of milky white on the outside of the bright green, like thousands of layers of waves, and like a layer of fat and rich snowflake pig net oil.

The outer sheath of yellow jade is as soft as skin and flesh, while the outer sheath of black jade is no different from ordinary stream stones.

The finest white jade is as big as a pigeon egg. It is crystal clear when held up to light and does not require any carving. Even a three-year-old child can tell that it is worth a lot of money.

However, the bigger the white jade is, the deeper it is hidden. It cannot be found by panning for it in the river, but requires an excellent eye.

In short, to sum up.

In simple terms.

This business is full of tricks, you have to stay as far away from it as possible, you can't afford to play this game even if you lose everything.

The stones on the old man's stall are so big that they are bigger than the palm of your hand and need to be held.

The small ones are as big as oranges and apples.

There are even stones as thick as wild boar's tusks, with a very rough appearance. It is basically impossible to use human experience to identify their material and quality.

To be optimistic, if you find a stone containing jade, it will be a priceless treasure.

On the other hand, with stones like this, Yu Sou, who calls himself a "jade craftsman", could probably fill his stall with them effortlessly by just digging a few times in the ground.

Experts suggested that it would be best to set up the stall in front of the residence of Right Prime Minister Yang Yingguang.

You need to understand the rational allocation of resources and choose the right place to open a business in order to make a lot of money and become rich.

Murong Yanran saw that the old jade craftsman looked honest and kind, but he was almost a scoundrel in breaking the rules.

I couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. This is clearly a way to make money by exploiting people's sympathy.

She chuckled and said, "Grandpa, the stones on your stall are so big. If you can find a beautiful jade, wouldn't it be priceless?"

She originally thought that Mr. Yu would be very happy and would brag about what she said.

He didn't want to, but he slowly shook his head and said seriously:

"Jade is not carved out."

"this……"

Murong Yanran's pretty face froze. She hadn't expected Yu Sou to play dumb. She could only smile and say, "Grandpa, I mean, the stones you chose are so big. If there's a beautiful jade inside, it would be a priceless treasure."

Old Man Yu looked bewildered. After a moment, he frowned and said, "Miss...are you talking about exchanging it for money? Maybe. I don't know for sure."

Murong Yanran was confused by him and asked, "I wonder how much it would cost to appreciate such a valuable gem?"

"If I'm careless, I'll just treat the money I've spent as tuition for you. It's fair to spend money to gain some experience."

Yu Sou was stunned for a moment, but finally understood what she meant. He remained calm and said seriously:

"Girl, you misunderstood. It's free to look at stones at my stall."

"I don't accept money."

Now it was Murong Yanran's turn to be completely dumbfounded.

Even Qin Yuan was shocked.

The reason why gambling on stones can make people lose everything is that its essence is that it makes people eager to try, but every time they fall just a little short, which makes people feel frustrated.

Therefore, they will invest more and more capital, always thinking that they will get their money back in the next wave. Finally, they will be so obsessed that they have to open a piece of real jade to make a comeback.

As a result, one after another, people lost their fortunes and were separated from their wives and children because of this operation.

I originally thought that Yu Sou was a liar.

But what does it mean that he doesn't want a penny?

How are you going to make money?

Qin Yuan and Murong Yanran looked at each other.

Qin Yuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Old man, do you mean that anyone can come and appraise the stone, and it's free?"

"But once you find a beautiful jade in the stone, you have to pay for it, right?"

This idea is baffling though.

But it seems to be the only explanation, right?

All I can say is that this old man has a very good grasp of human nature, which is quite unique.

Yu Sou still shook his head and said seriously, "I don't accept money."

Murong Yanran frowned and asked, "Grandpa, are you saying that there's no money to look at the stones, and even if you find a beautiful jade, you don't have to pay? You can just take it and leave without spending a penny?"

Yu Sou said seriously, "Not only do you have to identify the jade, you also have to tell what the jade in the stone looks like and what it can be made into."

"Then if you figure it out and it's no different from what you said, then this piece of jade is yours, little girl."

Qin Yuan couldn't help but stare in amazement: "Old man, how are you going to live like this?"

Yu Sou was stunned again, and after a while he showed a hint of realization. He smiled with his eyebrows curved, and the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes were as dense as spider's spit, like old wood dried by the bright sun, with a faint wisp of old sandalwood smoke wafting out.

"Little brother, in ancient times, people didn't use money. How did they live?"

Qin Yuan was speechless.

It seems that I was not wrong about him. He is indeed a master!

suddenly.

A burst of laughter came from the distance.

It turned out to be the hawker who had been sleeping in the stall and ignored them.

He stretched and slowly sat up: "Don't waste your energy, you guys."

"This old man is crazy."

"A few days ago, a young scholar said a few words to him, and he started shouting 'Impossible, Impossible' and then went crazy."

"You guys, if you talk to him any more, you'll probably go crazy."

Murong Yanran frowned and said from a distance: "You are so rude, how can you speak like that!"

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