Among the surrounding crowd, dozens of people whispered among themselves. One muttered, "Oh dear, judging from this situation, this boss is going to suffer a huge loss! He invested tens of millions, and it looks like it's all going down the drain." Others nodded in agreement.
Even Cai Lun and Chen Zu, who had come with them, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, secretly thinking that the situation didn't seem optimistic. However, unlike the others, Li Baolong remained calm and composed, as if he had everything under control. He leisurely pulled Minglan to sit down to the side, sipped his tea, and occasionally chatted about light and pleasant topics.
About half an hour later, a loud and exciting shout suddenly came from the originally noisy scene: "Sold! Sold!" The shout was like a thunderclap that pierced the sky and instantly attracted the attention of everyone present.
As if under a spell, people quickly gathered towards the source of the sound. The stone cutter's face was flushed, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but his eyes gleamed with undisguised excitement.
Upon closer inspection, everyone discovered that the rough stone, with one corner cut open, revealed a patch of emerald green the size of a bowl. The green was so rich it seemed to drip with water, and so translucent it resembled flawless jade. Even more astonishing was that there wasn't a single impurity in it.
Upon seeing such a perfect piece of jade, the crowd erupted in excitement. Some exclaimed in amazement, "This stone seller is incredibly lucky!" Others sighed, "That's how it is with gambling on rough stones—you either end up penniless or become rich overnight." Still others were already calculating how many exquisite jade ornaments could be carved from this stone and how astonishing the wealth they would bring.
Immediately, a cacophony of envy, jealousy, and amazement filled the air, creating a lively and bustling scene. Many even began to speculate that the discovery of this exquisite jade might usher in another billionaire!
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