He ordered his men to set up a large, long table, eight times in total, with more than 100 stones placed on each table. As the stones revealed themselves one by one, the general manager's heart gradually settled back into his stomach.
At first glance, the window's condition seemed decent. He took out his phone and called the major shareholder. The news spread like wildfire from the hotel.
Zuo Ling was invited to the luxurious suite on the top floor.
Zuo Ling didn't care about the other furnishings; what caught her attention first were the several screens that displayed the entire exhibition hall.
Turning around, Zuo Ling stared intently at the general manager:
Is there CCTV footage in this room?
The general manager was startled by Zuo Ling's sudden outburst of aura and took two steps back. He steadied himself, forced a smile, and forced a smirk.
"Don't worry, we know the rules. If you don't believe me..."
He summoned a waiter and ordered, "Go and get a monitoring test device."
The waiter glanced at Zuo Ling, said nothing, and quickly brought the items.
The general manager, being quite perceptive, bowed slightly and said, "Please take your time looking through it. Call me if you need anything."
The monitoring and testing instrument is very compact; you'll understand how to use it after a few tries.
Zuo Ling muttered to herself, wondering if it would work.
I ran the handheld tester over every nook and cranny, but found nothing unusual.
They focused on checking several places where cameras might be hidden, and covered up any suspicious spots with opaque tape.
After finishing my work, I clapped my hands, feeling a little relieved.
If you ask Zuo Ling if she's worried the hotel might steal her stones, it would be a lie to say she's not worried at all.
They know their own situation, but the hotel doesn't.
She deliberately kept a low profile, so that even if the hotel had designs on her, they would first have to find out her identity and background.
Minzhou merchants are low-key and pragmatic, avoid trouble, value profit but also honor, and prioritize making friends before discussing business.
It is not uncommon for business deals to fall through, yet the merchants from Minzhou end up receiving a fee for their hard work.
This is the business style of Minzhou merchants, and also the reason for their abundant wealth.
Therefore, Zuo Ling chose to sell all the stones in Minzhou at once.
I believe there are still more good people in the world than bad, and they won't let her encounter unpleasant things every time.
Unbeknownst to Zuo Ling, the moment her stone revealed its true form, the jade shops in Licheng and Ludao, which were not far from Licheng, were in an uproar.
The news spread like wildfire among the young men and women that a batch of jade of exceptional quality had been discovered at a certain hotel.
With jade mines depleted, high-quality jade is especially rare. So, how could anyone resist the sudden influx of such a large quantity?
People started arriving gradually before 8 p.m.
After a group of people arrived and toured the place, the news spread even faster.
The phones of the wealthiest people in Licheng and Xiamen are ringing off the hook.
Jade merchants from Rongcheng and Licheng, which were further away, received the news late and rushed to Licheng like madmen, their accelerators practically smoking.
We have to be quick. The seller is mysterious and came suddenly. The bidding will end within 6 hours.
There are over 800 stones; it would take several hours to examine them one by one.
Zuo Ling leisurely watched the monitor screen while sipping tea in the suite.
The waterfall looked around curiously, its little paws occasionally patting the screen.
As the number of people increased, even 30 waiters were not enough to keep up with the demand.
The general manager also assigned 30 people to maintain order, to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation.
He reported to Zuo Ling that he had transferred another 30 people to maintain order, and Zuo Ling was very generous:
"Like those 30 people, once it's over, each person gets 100,000."
One more thing to remind you:
"There are too many people. Watch my stone. I've given what I was owed. If I lose the stone, hmph!"
No need for further words; the general manager knows what to do.
"Understood, understood, I guarantee that not a single one will be missing."
Having received the promise, the general manager strode off with renewed vigor.
Hurry up and tell your underlings the good news. The employer is generous, so you guys need to pay attention.
Earning 100,000 yuan by working just a few hours is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Spurred by the promise of money, the waiters smiled outwardly but were secretly on high alert, their eyes sharp as eagles.
Unlike other auctions, the bidding meeting didn't have a host; the rules were posted on a large red sheet of paper.
To prevent unauthorized bidding, a deposit of 5 million yuan is required in advance. If the successful bidder cannot pay the deposit, the 5 million yuan will not be refunded.
After paying the deposit, you will receive 8 bidding paddles stamped with the hotel's official seal, and each paddle allows you to bid once.
Each of the eight jade tables has a bid box.
The jade pieces on the long table are sold in packages; they are not sold individually or exchanged.
This single measure excludes smaller businesses with relatively weaker financial strength.
After reviewing the rules, the familiar merchants gathered to discuss and decided to jointly bid for one of the trips.
How to allocate the space will be discussed after the purchase. The showroom, spanning several thousand square meters, is as bustling as a vegetable market.
Nobody wants others to know their bottom line. Merchants are wary of each other, and everyone wants to know the bottom line. It's just a matter of who can offer the highest price.
Merchants keep calling to request funds; I have to, the seller is crazy, he only accepts cash and gold.
Many people were so anxious that they were sweating profusely. Who would leave such a large sum of money at home for no reason?
At the same time, they were extremely curious about the seller's identity.
Who else but Pyu merchants could produce such a large quantity of high-quality jade at once?
I have some doubts. If there is a lot of jadeite in Pyu, where does Hetian jade come from?
Not only Hetian jade, but also Dushan jade, Xiuyan jade, Kunlun jade, Qilian jade...
The crowd was momentarily confused, then momentarily clear-headed.
Shake your head, who cares who it is, or which project you're investing in to win the bid, that's the most important thing right now.
During a break in the restroom, Zuo Ling learned from others that a stone gambling convention would be held in Stone City a week later, which piqued her interest.
To avoid the Hermit Family, she dared not openly buy energy crystals. The Stone City Stone Gambling Conference might be her last chance to collect energy crystals in large quantities.
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