"Young lady, you have a good eye." Boss Yu praised Yu Zihan while observing the jadeite inside the rough stone. Yu Zihan was very happy, but also very nervous. She didn't know what was inside this rough stone. She just hoped that her intuition was right, that there was more to it than meets the eye.
"Keep opening it and see what's inside." Boss Yu had seen enough and stood up to instruct Master Wang. Master Wang was the most experienced jade cutter here, his skills were exceptional, and he had carved countless pieces of top-quality jade. But at this moment, he was also nervous. His expression had lost its casualness, and was now one of serious observation.
He knew this rough piece was different from the others, and he didn't want to negligently damage the jade's value. He gently flipped the switch, and the cutting machine emitted a low roar, the blade slowly sinking into the rough piece. Yu Zihan and the other craftsmen held their breath, their eyes fixed on Master Wang's hands, fearing he might accidentally damage the treasure inside.
As the blade penetrated deeper, the jadeite within the rough material gradually emerged. Yu Zihan saw a vibrant green—a truly exquisite emerald. Her heartbeat quickened, nearly leaping out of her throat. She couldn't believe her eyes. This was the first time she'd ever seen such beautiful jadeite, and it had been carved from a seemingly ordinary rough material. She truly felt that this precious space of hers was perfectly suited to her needs.
Master Wang also noticed the green, and a look of surprise crossed his face. He sped up, wanting to finish the jade as quickly as possible. But he was also very careful, not wanting to make even the slightest mistake. He carefully observed every detail of the jade with a magnifying glass, ensuring that every cut would not damage it.
With the final cut, the jade finally emerged intact before everyone. It was a perfectly regular oval, about the size of an adult's hand. Its color was vibrant, its texture exquisite, and its water content abundant. This exquisite emerald was priceless.
Boss Yu and the other craftsmen were stunned by the sight. Even seasoned masters like them could make mistakes. It was incredible that such a scrap of scrap could yield a top-quality emerald. Yu Zihan was also thrilled. She picked up the jadeite and carefully admired its beauty. She felt as if her heartbeat and the rhythm of the jadeite merged into one, as if she could feel its warmth and breath.
"Girl, you're amazing. Although I believe in luck, I know you must have a secret," Boss Yu said confidently. Yu Zihan smiled and said, "Actually, I really don't know. I just intuitively feel that there's something inside it. Maybe it's because I have a special feeling for jade."
Boss Yu nodded and said, "You have a point. Some people have a natural sensitivity to gemstones. Then we will auction this jadeite on the spot. I won't take a penny except for the commission. All will be yours." Yu Zihan didn't expect Boss Yu to make such a decision. You know, the market price and auction price of jadeite can sometimes be very different.
Through this incident, she concluded that Boss Yu was a very good person. Although he had the shrewdness of a businessman, his vision and foresight were unmatched. She couldn't help but compare the man in front of her with Yu Haoting; it was obvious that the two were worlds apart.
Boss Yu looked at his watch and said, "It's almost ten o'clock. Let's go to the auction venue. The auction starts at ten o'clock."
Yu Zihan naturally wanted to follow Boss Yu to the jade auction house to see what was going on. So she followed Boss Yu towards the auction house.
As soon as Boss Yu arrived at the venue, many people greeted him. Yu Zihan could tell that Boss Yu had a very good network of contacts or was very popular.
This auction venue wasn't as luxurious as the ones in my previous life, nor did it have the same level of security and regalia. It was a simple place. In the center was a square platform, presumably where the auction was being displayed. Around the platform were numerous seats. They were already full, each holding a sign. This meant that not everyone could enter, and the sign had to be paid for.
Since Yu Zihan didn't know anything, she didn't ask too many questions, because the more she spoke, the more mistakes she would make. It would be better to observe silently and then learn secretly to supplement the knowledge she didn't know.
Of course, Boss Yu has his own special seat, and Yu Zihan was honored to sit in that special seat.
At this time, an auctioneer appeared at the auction table. He was a middle-aged man in a suit, tall and slender, with a sharp gaze.
Hello everyone, I'm Mr. Cheng, the auctioneer here. Our auction has officially begun today. So far, ten customers have entrusted us with jade pieces mined today. We're now moving to lot number one, an icy jadeite. It's a mature, rich jadeite with ample water content, a vibrant, shimmering texture, no lint or cracks, and a vibrant green. It's the finest quality jadeite. The starting price is 500,000 yuan, with bids increasing by 50,000 yuan each. Please bid.
Under the spotlight, the jadeite shone with an alluring glow, drawing the attention of everyone present. However, Yu Zihan quietly observed the people's demand and enthusiasm for jade. She was an outsider in the industry, completely unaware of the value of these items. So, after a while, she grew bored. She wondered, why would these people go crazy over a piece of stone? Could it be more important than life itself? Yu Zihan had a trait: she wouldn't invest in anything she wasn't interested in. Unless her life depended on it, she rarely developed a lasting interest in anything.
Boss Yu also noticed Yu Zihan's lack of interest. He called over a staff member and whispered something, and then the next lot appeared on the display stand in front of the auctioneer. When the emerald appeared on the display stand in front of the auctioneer, there was an uproar. The emerald was so beautiful, its color was vibrant and its texture was crystal clear. Most importantly, it was free of any impurities. It was a rare and exquisite emerald, like a dazzling green gem, gleaming with an alluring light on the display stand. Its beauty was impossible to ignore, and its perfection was unforgettable. The emerald had a regular shape and great value. It could be made into a variety of exquisite jewelry that would be hard to put down.
"This top-quality emerald is priced at one million, with increments starting at one hundred thousand." As the auctioneer finished speaking, everyone present raised their paddles to bid.
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