Everyone agreed to sell cement, so Jiang Ning began contacting buyers.
After walking around the antique market, I wanted to look at the goods at several large antique shops.
Lin Chen then had someone load the stones onto a tricycle and haul it into the antique market.
At that time, there was no dedicated market for jade jewelry; workshops were located within the antique market.
Some jade shop owners, seeing them bring in a large stone of more than ten cubic meters, followed to watch.
"This rock doesn't look like it's going to be smashed, but it makes quite a scene."
"Let's keep an eye on things, maybe we can find a bargain."
Several antique shop owners, dressed in long robes, were waiting. They exchanged glances and greeted Jiang Ning with smiles.
Jiang Ning greeted them and told them to inspect the stones as they pleased, adding that the sale of the stones this time would be conducted through an auction.
In the current antique market, the owner sets a fixed price, and the buyer then bargains a little. If both parties agree on the price, the deal is done.
Jiang Ning's suggestion of this sales method dashed the hopes of the group who had just agreed to collectively negotiate a lower price and jointly purchase the stone.
"Xiao Jiang, you're being far too arrogant. It's just a broken rock. You can just name a price and see who's willing to buy it. Aren't you deliberately trying to stir up trouble between us?"
One boss said dismissively.
Jiang Ning smiled instead of getting angry: "Who wouldn't want to own something good? If I hadn't run into some trouble, why would I have brought out such a fine treasure! Gentlemen, please take a look at the goods before deciding whether to bid."
After speaking to the several business owners, she turned to the crowd of onlookers and said with a smile, "Buying this stone will definitely be a good deal. Anyone interested can come and inspect it and give us a quote."
The reserve price is 200,000.
The offer caused an uproar.
This price directly excluded a large number of small-scale vendors.
For them, an income of a few thousand yuan a year is considered quite good.
Several antique shops have big bosses backing them up, which gives them more confidence, but it's not easy to come up with so much money at once.
However, although the bosses remained calm after having their stones appraised, Jiang Ning could tell that they were very interested and eager to try their luck.
“Xiao Jiang, after my expert appraisal, your stone does indeed have some value. I’ll offer 50,000 yuan, that’s the most I can offer. If you don’t believe me, ask someone else!” someone said first.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning immediately asked Lin Chen to cover the stone with a cloth.
"Looks like I've come to the wrong place today."
She made a gesture as if to direct the driver to ride away on the tricycle.
Another boss quickly blocked her way.
"Xiao Jiang, don't be angry. Since you need the money urgently, don't be so stubborn. I'll add another 10,000."
Jiang Ning stared at him with a smile, as if he were a fool.
Seeing how calm and collected she was, the business owners knew that if they didn't invest heavily this time, they probably wouldn't be able to get their hands on such a good rough stone.
They started vying to quote prices.
If you didn't know better, you'd think it was some kind of auction!
Just as the price was approaching 300,000, Ross squeezed through the crowd and said to Jiang Ning in broken Chinese:
"Three hundred thousand!"
The crowd looked at the blond, blue-eyed Ross with a hint of anger on their faces.
"What are you doing here, a foreigner, causing trouble!"
"Xiao Jiang, you're not really going to sell this rough stone to a foreigner, are you?!"
The discussion rose and fell, and the group of them all regretted not buying it for 200,000 yuan outright.
Jiang Ning's actions disrupted their rhythm.
Of course, it's also their fault for being too greedy, thinking they could buy at a low price and then sell at a high price, making tens of thousands of yuan in one go, which would be great.
When Jiang Ning saw Ross, she greeted him with a smile and asked him why he bought the stone.
"I don't really want to buy it."
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in uproar.
Especially those shop owners who had just raised their prices, now had the idea of lowering them.
Jiang Ning was also inwardly groaning; Ross was probably here to cause trouble.
She had just pulled Ross away when she heard him continue:
“The value of this stone may increase a hundredfold or a thousandfold in the future, and I don’t want you to sell it now.”
The crowd began to whisper among themselves again.
The current price is already astronomical. If it increases a hundred or a thousand times, how much money would it cost?
"Don't try to scare us, Xiao Jiang. If you don't do something soon, the stone will hit your hand!"
"Yes, he can't afford 300,000. Let's chip in and get you 300,000!"
The bosses were all anxious. According to their judgment, even if the stone didn't increase in value a hundredfold, several times the value would still be a huge profit!
Moreover, after today's incident, the entire antique street knows about the existence of this stone, which will definitely attract many collectors.
They'll definitely benefit from taking the stones; they won't lose out in the future.
Jiang Ning hesitated. She desperately needed money, and exchanging a stone for the company's future development seemed like a worthwhile investment.
On one hand, you can do nothing and wait for the value of the stones to appreciate; on the other hand, you can use the stones to pay off your debts, start a business, and earn money steadily. It's a tough choice.
Just as she was discussing with Lin Chen, Ross approached her and said:
“Miss Jiang, if you need money, I can lend it to you, but seeing you sell the stone is such a waste. In my family, we only sell our family’s antique collection to pay off debts when we are in dire straits.”
His sincere gaze made Jiang Ning feel embarrassed.
He's already had 200,000 yuan stolen by the trading company, and now Xu Yan is still choosing a porcelain kiln to cooperate with. She doesn't know when she'll be able to break even. And now she's asking him to borrow another 300,000 yuan. How inappropriate!
“I’m sorry, Rose, I can’t borrow money from you.” She refused.
The business owners were pleased, knowing that the stone would soon be in their hands.
However, Jiang Ning quickly added:
"Ross, you're right. This stone is the cornerstone of our family and cannot be sold."
When Lin Chen saw that she was no longer selling the stones, he put his arm around her shoulder and together they apologized to the other shop owners.
The bosses were cursing and swearing, regretting that they hadn't taken the stone away more decisively earlier.
Just then, a man squeezed through the crowd. He had some red scars on his face, a lewd expression, and was holding a bronze wine cup. He addressed the shopkeepers:
"Gentlemen, since you have no affinity with stones, then take a look at this cup of mine. It's from the Warring States period."
"I don't want 300,000, 100,000 will do."
Jiang Ning and Lin Chen exchanged a glance; it was Pete.
He was wearing a leather jacket and leather pants, with long hair parted in the middle, and his movements and expressions were very exaggerated.
The last time they saw someone with such a lewd expression was Lin Tao.
However, he looks different from Lin Tao, and his behavior is more exaggerated. Moreover, Lin Tao is left-handed and doesn't act like him, with his left hand in his pocket and his right hand holding something.
His left hand was always in his pocket, and he wore a wristband, giving him a bit of a gangster vibe.
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