When the cutting machine was lifted up, the image became clear, and everyone gasped in amazement. Such a clear and lustrous color indicated that it was a medium-to-high-grade ice-type stone. The stone was worth at least seven thousand taels of silver, and when made into various jewelry pieces, it could sell for over twenty thousand taels of silver.
In an instant, the crowd became excited, jostling and vying to announce their prices, even resulting in a stampede, with screams and shouts mingling together.
The boss looked incredulous. In all his years in this business, this was the first time he had encountered something so bizarre. He looked at the three young women carefully, and finally, his gaze fell on Qiao Lian'er's face.
She was a young woman who looked to be just of marriageable age. She didn't participate in the jade gambling but watched the excitement from the sidelines. However, she was calm and composed, and her eyes seemed to hold a calm sea. The shopkeeper knew what was going on.
I've met a master today.
He smiled, unsure whether it was a blessing or a curse. The expert only chose two stones and didn't care about the others, which meant that these two were the most profitable. Others who could think of this probably wouldn't be very proactive later on.
But this also proves that his stall can yield valuable information, which might make gamblers even more eager to participate.
After rounds of bidding, Qiao Xi'er's stone was sold for 8,500 taels, and Ling Yin's stone was sold for 4,300 taels. After all, once bought, it would still require various meticulous processing, which would be time-consuming and laborious. Some of the money should be earned by others.
The two were overjoyed to have obtained several thousand taels of silver so easily, and they hugged Lian'er and gave him a big kiss.
This family has a sickle, and money flows into their hands as if it were free.
Of course, people didn't take it for granted; instead, they were filled with gratitude.
Qiao Lian'er glanced at the young man, who was now utterly ashamed and disappeared into the crowd with his head down.
"Please wait, young lady." After taking a few steps, Qiao Lian'er was stopped by a figure.
It's the owner of that jade gambling stall.
"Is there anything I can help you with, boss?" Qiao Lian'er asked.
The boss had a beaming smile on his face: "You're a capable young lady. If you want to work with you, you'll definitely get some benefits."
Qiao Lian'er knew what he meant; wasn't he just telling her to pick out the good ones first so he could make a fortune?
It would be foolish not to make money when you can, and the profits from gambling on stones are too great. She thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll come find you when I have time. Your stall can stay here."
The boss beamed: "Yes, we await your arrival, young lady."
Then he watched Qiao Lian'er leave.
It was now the hour of Hai (9-11 PM). The three of them boarded the carriage, and the driver drove it towards the Qiao residence.
Qiao Lian'er lifted the curtain and looked at the street scene under the lamplight with great interest.
As we passed a grand courtyard, two figures emerged from the west gate.
"Ashu, your food is so delicious! You always make my belly so round and full. Will I get fat if I keep eating like this?" A girl rubbed her belly, still wanting more.
"Just eat, eat to your heart's content. You can lose weight later if you gain weight. Qingjin, it's too late now. I'll have a few guards take you there."
"Alright."
Qiao Lian'er's gaze fell on Wu Qingjin's face; she seemed to be in a very good mood.
Soon, Qiao Lian'er remembered that Wu Qingjin's family had a rule that their daughters were not allowed to eat at other people's houses.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
