Chapter 660 He Took the Bait
"Excuse me, are you interested in selling these rough stones? I'm willing to spend 100 million to buy this green jadeite."
This price inevitably sparked discussion among the onlookers, and several knowledgeable jade merchants couldn't help but gasp, their faces darkening.
Is this price high? Undoubtedly, it is.
But if you use it to buy that rough stone on the table, it's really not that valuable.
It's important to know that glass-type jadeite is already rare, and fully green imperial jadeite is even rarer. Generally speaking, a loose stone of this quality weighing only ten grams can sell for millions.
If made into a jade bracelet, weighing forty or fifty grams, it would undoubtedly be worth tens of millions.
The merchants were annoyed simply because they heard that this was Ye Wanxi and her companion's first time gambling on stones, so they assumed they were lucky gamblers who knew nothing about jade and took a chance, hoping to trick them into buying this great treasure at a low price.
But now that this person has announced his price, it's impossible for them to lower it any further.
These two lucky individuals may be young and inexperienced, but that doesn't mean they're stupid. Offering low prices at this point isn't about genuinely doing business; it's about deliberately offending people.
The heartache was palpable, but were they really going to give up on this precious treasure that was so close at hand?
Of course that's impossible!
Soon, several wealthy businessmen began bidding on the spot.
"I'll give you 110 million."
"One hundred and twenty million, I'll put up one hundred and twenty million."
"..."
"Two hundred million, I'll offer two hundred million. As long as you agree, we can sign the contract now and transfer the money to your account immediately."
After the bid exceeded 200 million, the surrounding bidding gradually decreased significantly, and several businessmen who did not have enough funds began to make phone calls to raise money.
The remaining few, who were mostly owners of well-known brands, probably realized that they couldn't compete with their rivals today by money alone. They exchanged unfriendly glances and began to offer even more substantial benefits that they could think of.
"I'll offer 210 million. I'm the owner of Xiangrui Jewelry. If you're willing to sell this rough stone to me, you'll not only get the money immediately, but my family will also design a set of jewelry specifically for this young lady using this rough stone, and you two will be listed as our exclusive VIPs!"
"You talk as if no one would even notice your VIPs. Have you resolved the issue of radiation-contaminated jewelry? You even designed jewelry specifically for this lady. I'm afraid even if it were given to her for free, she wouldn't dare wear it. Gentlemen, I am the general manager of Dafu Jewelry. If you are willing to sell this rough stone to us, our store will open a special channel and offer this lady a once-popular piece at a 90% discount."
"If you're going to give it away, just give it away directly. Being so stingy doesn't sound like a generous person. Who knows if I'll renege on the deal after I sell it to you? Gentlemen, I am..."
Several big bosses boasted about their own reputations and offered enviable terms, while also taking a jab at the other party.
Finally, the group started hurling insults at each other, looking so excited they seemed ready to fight at any moment, leaving the onlookers dumbfounded.
The man in blue held the icy jadeite that Ye Wanxi had handed him, and as he listened to the increasingly loud bids from the crowd, he was completely dazed, feeling as if he had almost forgotten what the word "billion" meant.
How much did they just spend on this stone? I think it was three million, but now it's being called a hundred million. And that's just the largest rough stone; it doesn't include the other two smaller rough stones and scraps that were of slightly lower quality.
It's a shame he was just arguing with someone, saying things like, "You can't have all the benefits; you have to share some with others!"
This isn't like one person getting all the benefits; it's like God is forcibly feeding them to eat!
The guy in blue: "..." Although he got a few crumbs of food by following the chosen one, his face really hurts. He's so jealous!
Ye Wanxi and the other woman exchanged a glance, listening to the commotion outside, but neither of them gave in.
In their view, this thing was just bait, obtained through cheating, and they never intended to profit from it in the first place.
But they didn't immediately say they wouldn't sell, because this kind of publicity is exactly what they need right now.
Sure enough, after a long commotion outside, the most influential people in the stone shop rushed over in a hurry.
"Hello, gentlemen. I am the manager of this shop. I have a general understanding of your situation. Our shop is also interested in acquiring these rough stones. I wonder if you would do me the honor of parting with them?"
Ye Wanxi frowned, feigning hesitation, and asked, "The price..."
"You two can rest assured about the price; it will definitely not be less than the highest price quoted outside."
Ye Wanxi then showed some hesitation, but she didn't immediately agree. Instead, she turned to Feng Tianyu and asked, "Darling, what do you think?"
Feng Tianyu was momentarily stunned by her calling him "darling," his eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded, saying, "Okay, but I have a condition."
The person in charge beamed with delight: "Please go ahead."
"Let your boss do this business with us."
"this……"
Ye Wanxi smiled faintly and echoed, "After all, it's such a lot of money. If it weren't for the big boss signing this contract with us, we wouldn't feel at ease, would we?"
The person in charge thought for a moment and said, "Well... please allow me to make a phone call."
Ye Wanxi gestured for him to go ahead, and the person in charge quickly took his phone and went to the side to make a call.
The person in charge deliberately walked a little further away and lowered his voice, but he still couldn't escape Ye Wanxi and the other person's ears.
He briefly explained the situation, and the person on the other end of the phone gave a brief reply.
The person returned in less than a minute.
"The boss said it's possible. He happened to be at the store today and is upstairs right now. He can talk to you two about the cooperation immediately. Please come with me."
Ye Wanxi and the other person exchanged a knowing glance and followed.
The man in blue wanted to say a few more words to Ye Wanxi and the other woman, but unfortunately, he was surrounded as soon as they left.
After seeing the shop manager come out, the jewelers seemed to already know the outcome and stopped bidding.
Ye Wanxi and her companion's departure confirmed their suspicions. With those precious treasures clearly out of reach, the group turned their attention to the man in blue and began inquiring about the price of the rough stone he possessed.
The man in blue was tripped up by them, and it was too late for him to catch up.
The buildings above the shops are mostly private residences, and the staircases are generally not connected to the ground floor, so you have to take a long detour to get up.
The person in charge led Ye Wanxi and her companion, followed by several people carrying the rough stones that had been cut open, and they turned and twisted their way into a dark alley.
They had only taken a few steps forward when they sensed something was amiss.
(End of this chapter)
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