“I…we know that the rough stones that General Manager Ye personally purchases have a high success rate in yielding valuable items, and many of them are of exceptional quality.”
Jiang Lin said timidly: But the batch of rough stones that came in yesterday morning was used by several customers to purchase goods for the gambling stone market in the afternoon.
Then they came to my door early this morning to demand an explanation.
"They said that almost none of the rough stones they bought yielded any gems. Even if one or two did, they were just ordinary jade stones of very low value. The rest were just worthless stones, not a single one of any high value!"
As Jiang Lin spoke, she pointed to the right corner and said, "Mr. Ye, look, several customers have brought over the raw stones and the cut waste stones."
"Before they left, they said that if we didn't give them an explanation, they would never do business with us again!"
Ye Tianyu immediately looked in the direction she was pointing.
Sure enough, there were dozens of rough stones of varying sizes in the corner, most of which had been cut open.
His expression was stern as he strode over.
My gaze fell upon this pile of raw stones.
Sure enough, the cut stones were all ordinary stones that were worthless.
Ye Tianyu's gaze fell on the uncut rough stones again, and he immediately frowned. He vaguely felt that these rough stones were a bit unfamiliar. He had identified each of these rough stones one by one. Even if he couldn't recognize every single one, he should at least recognize some of them.
However, the dozens of rough stones in front of him all seemed very unfamiliar, and he immediately felt something was amiss.
Then he bent down and picked up a rough stone the size of a bowl, and carefully examined it using the appraisal skills he had learned from the Qilin Treasure Mirror.
Soon, the identification results showed that the rough stone was just an ordinary stone.
He then examined other raw stones.
However, just as Jiang Lin had predicted, some of the pieces that could yield valuable items were in very poor condition and had very low value.
The rest are ordinary stones.
In other words, this batch of rough stones is a pile of garbage, completely worthless.
Not to mention the jade merchants who bought their goods from him, he himself was losing money on his own costs.
Ye Tianyu immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.
Since taking over the Appraisal Hall, he has been able to produce a high rate of treasures from the raw stones he brings in, thanks to his special appraisal skills. He also produces many top-quality items.
Therefore, after he took over, Pinjiantang gained a very good reputation in the jade industry, and many jade merchants and jewelers from other places came to visit, and their businesses grew bigger and bigger.
However, this time was an exception; it consisted entirely of waste stones and ordinary products of low value.
With his expertise in appraising antiques, it's impossible for him to make such a big mistake.
Ye Tianyu closed his eyes and recalled.
He purchased these raw stones a few days ago from the market where they originated, and they were all carefully selected.
The batch of rough stones arrived at the store yesterday morning, and many were sold by the afternoon.
He went to Shangguan Wenhai's villa yesterday to settle a score and wasn't in the shop, which is why this batch of raw stones has run into problems.
What a coincidence!
Ye Tianyu thought for a while, then suddenly opened his eyes and said to Jiang Lin.
"Turn on the store's security camera footage, let me take a look!"
"OK!"
Jiang Lin immediately turned on the surveillance camera.
Ye Tianyu carefully watched the surveillance footage, from the moment the entire batch of raw stones entered the store to the moment several jade merchants came in to purchase raw stones and left in the afternoon.
After watching it, he frowned deeply, remained silent for a long time, then ordered Jiang Lin to turn the surveillance footage back. He then sat down on the sofa, resting his forehead on his right hand as he pondered.
He had already figured it out: this batch of raw stones had been switched.
Who exactly is this person? And why did they do this?
If there's a problem with this batch of rough stones, the previously good reputation will suffer, and it might even affect future business.
Ye Tianyu felt that someone was trying to harm him in secret.
He glanced around the store and saw Yunni and Ou Zichuan wiping the glass display cases with white towels, a daily routine.
Ye Tianyu looked away and realized that Qingtianhu was not in the store. He was about to call Jiang Lin over to ask her about it.
At this moment, Jiang Lin swayed over and sat down next to him, revealing a charming expression. She leaned on Ye Tianyu's shoulder and said in a coquettish voice.
"Mr. Ye, don't be angry. It's just a loss on one batch of raw stones. We'll make it back on the next batch."
"Come, let's go to your lounge. I'll give you a massage..."
Full of flattery and ambiguity, Ye Tianyu felt his head being pressed against by two large, soft mounds, and a strong scent of perfume entered his nostrils.
He understood what Jiang Lin was trying to do; she was blatantly seducing him.
His face darkened immediately, and he forcefully pushed her aside, saying sternly.
"Jiang Lin, I hired you to work, not to serve me."
"This is a one-time exception. If it happens again, I'll fire you immediately, understand?"
Jiang Lin was startled; she hadn't expected Ye Tianyu to be unmoved by her advances.
He stammered, "Understood, Mr. Ye. There won't be a next time!"
"Yes! As a girl, you must know how to love yourself!"
Ye Tianyu reprimanded her a few times, his expression softened, and then he continued.
"Where's Optimus Prime? I haven't seen him anywhere."
"oh!"
"He came for a while this morning, then went out again and hasn't come back yet!"
Jiang Lin said in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Ye Tianyu immediately dialed Qingtianhu's number.
"Where did you go? I didn't see you in the store!"
"Oh! Master, I...I'm at Ya Xin Leisure Center..."
On the phone, Optimus Prime stammered, "I'll go back right now!"
Ye Tianyu was stunned. So early in the morning, Qingtianhu had actually gone to relax.
After thinking for a moment, he said calmly, "No need to come back. Enjoy yourself a little longer. I'll come see you!"
After saying that, he hung up the phone, got up, and went out.
He didn't let Optimus Prime come back because there were three employees in the store, making it inconvenient to talk, so he simply went to see him there.
Ya Xin Leisure Center sounds elegant, but it's actually a place that's all talk and no action.
Upon arriving at Yaxin Leisure Center, Ye Tianyu immediately told the receptionist that he was there to see someone.
The pretty receptionist at the front desk looked reluctant when she saw that Ye Tianyu wasn't there to spend money, and tried to refuse to help him find someone.
But when Ye Tianyu said that the person he was looking for was Qingtianhu, her attitude immediately changed completely, and she revealed a charming smile.
"Oh, so you've come to see Tiger!"
"Come with me, I'll take you there!"
After saying that, she swayed her hips and walked ahead.
Ye Tianyu shook his head. The women in this kind of place are the most materialistic; they're all gold diggers, the kind who look down on people.
Sky Tiger is the king of the Jiangnan underworld organization, and he is the kind of person that women in such places most want to curry favor with.
As the pretty receptionist walked over, she said, "Sir, the beautiful lady serving Master Tiger today is not only young and pretty, but she also comes from a very prominent family. She used to be the daughter of a wealthy family!"
Ye Tianyu was taken aback. Just as he was about to ask which powerful family the young lady was from, the beautiful receptionist changed the subject.
"Sir, would you like to order one too? I'll find one for you, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
"I don't need it!"
Ye Tianyu shook his head, about to ask which powerful family's daughter Qingtianhu had sought.
The pretty receptionist was already standing at the door of a room, gently knocking.
"Master Tiger, a gentleman is looking for you..."
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