Ya Hu hurriedly said with a smile.
"Everyone, the new King of Stones has been auctioned off. Whether or not to cut the stone depends on Boss Fang's decision."
Fang Xingcheng was someone they had arranged in advance, precisely so that the Stone King would fall into the other party's hands this time.
Fang Xingcheng is a descendant of the old man's friend.
It was also a long-standing family friendship with them, and Ya Hu had no other choice yesterday.
He came up with a plan overnight.
The stone is still the same stone, but as long as it's auctioned off to one's own people at an exorbitant price.
As long as the stone isn't cut on the spot, no one can say for sure what kind of jadeite will eventually be cut out from it.
If they could just get through this day, and Fang Xingcheng stubbornly refused to cut the stone, no one could do anything about it.
The rest is easy.
As expected, Fang Xingcheng, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and exuding a refined and scholarly air, smiled and addressed the crowd.
"A new King of Stones has been born, but my father instructed me before I came to take this stone back to cut it."
"So I'm sorry to spoil everyone's fun."
Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately disappointed, and many people expressed their disappointment.
"Mr. Fang, how can you prove that the stone you bid on is the 'King of Stones' if you don't cut it on the spot?"
"Yes, Mr. Fang's actions are a bit illegitimate. At least let us know what kind of jade was cut out of this stone."
"That's against the rules. Every year, the stone king is cut on the spot."
"Besides, this time you've paid an astronomical price. How can it be called the King of Stones if it's not cut open?"
Fang Xingcheng was actually quite worried. When Ya Hu asked him to exchange messages yesterday, he knew something might have happened.
But given their long-standing friendship, he couldn't refuse to help Ya Hu's family.
Fang Xingcheng calmly cupped his hands in greeting.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry everyone, but my father specifically instructed Prince Shi to bring this back with him when he left home."
It's hard to disobey one's father.
"I can only take it back. Don't worry, I will definitely let everyone know the results once they are available."
Mengxi sneered,
"Boss Fang, let's not beat around the bush. You are a family friend of Ya Hu's family."
You paid an exorbitant price for a stone but didn't cut it open. Isn't that blatantly trying to fool us?
How can this be called the Stone King?
The jadeite unearthed from each of the "King of Stones" is priceless, which is why it deserves the title.
You bought a stone like this, and although it cost an astronomical price, who knows what kind of jade is inside?
"What if all the stones you cut open turn out to be apple green? Would it still deserve to be called the King of Stones?"
"Yes, yes, Mr. Mengxi is right. If all the stones turned out to be apple green, then it wouldn't deserve to be called the King of Stones."
"Yes, Mr. Fang, you should at least open it up so that we can all examine it on the spot."
Otherwise, it wouldn't live up to its name. None of us would consider this the Stone King.
"Yes, if what you get is an apple green, then you really don't deserve to be called the King of Stones."
While it may not be imperial green, it's at least glassy jadeite.
"If you don't let us see it, we won't acknowledge it."
Opinions were divided, and Fang Xingcheng's face turned grim, mainly because everyone else was right.
This is an unwritten rule in the industry; although it's not written down, everyone knows it.
If I insist on not cutting this stone today, it's like planting a seed of doubt in everyone's minds.
But even a fool could tell that there was something wrong with this stone.
Otherwise, why would Ya Hu come looking for him in the middle of the night?
Now they're in a bind.
"Boss Fang, what's wrong? Is there something you can't say? Can't you even make a decision about cutting a stone?"
If you can't make the decision, I'll take this stone for 100 million.
"I can cut it right here."
"So, Mr. Fang, did I handle this matter perfectly well?"
Someone was drumming up support from the sidelines.
"Yes, if Boss Fang is not comfortable with it, he can simply sell it to Boss Mengxi."
"Boss Mengxi seems to be very generous!"
Fang Xingcheng glanced at Ya Hu with a somewhat troubled expression.
"Alright, let's cut it then. It'll just take up a little more of everyone's time."
At this point, for the sake of his family's reputation, he had no choice but to sign and could no longer care about Ya Hu.
When Mengxi saw Ya Hu close his eyes and turn ashen-faced, he instantly revealed a smug smile.
He knew it! Ya Hu was definitely faking it; those two were playing the victim right in front of him.
dream!
The rock was too big, so many people came to help.
Before anyone knew it, Ouyang Zhenyu and the chubby boy had appeared in the crowd.
The chubby boy winked at his older brother. When Ya Hu saw his younger brother, he was somewhat numb. The final outcome was inevitable.
In less than two hours, their world will collapse.
Even at this point, the younger brother was still mingling in the crowd watching the excitement, just like before.
Ya Hu suddenly felt powerless.
He stood by with his arms crossed, watching indifferently as the stone was lifted onto the cutting machine by a crane.
Fang Xingcheng has his own stone-cutting master, so he doesn't need anyone else's help.
Although the stone had fallen up, Fang Xingcheng was still unsure where to cut it!
If you only consider the appearance and texture of the stone, you know how to cut it.
But now it's obvious that there's something wrong with this stone.
Even if a stone is cut too badly, there are techniques to do so, and these techniques can be used to conceal the damage.
At least you can fool others, but what if you make a rash move and disrupt Yahu's plans?
This matter may not be so simple.
Fang Xingcheng could only smile and say to Ya Hu.
"You decide how to cut this rock, Yahu."
Ya Hu's heart was pounding; he knew this stone better than anyone.
This stone is just glued on. Although it looks flawless on the outside, once you cut into it, everything will be exposed.
My reputation is ruined, and I was hoping to prolong the process, but it seems I have no choice but to do it today.
Ya Hu sighed. Cutting it open would be truly shameful, and it would be a loss he couldn't afford to accept. Not only would he lose face, but he would also lose dignity.
"What's wrong, Ya Hu?"
"Is this rock in your house only for looking at and not for cutting? You don't even know how to cut your own rock?"
Mengxi looked at Yahu smugly. Judging from Yahu's expression, he was certain that the stone hadn't changed much.
"Yes, Ya Hu, your father's five mines produce a stone king every year."
This year's "King of Stones" is the largest "King of Stones" in the history of the Raw Stone Trading Fair.
We're all hopeful, but why do you seem so lacking in confidence about your family's stones?
"Yes, Ya Hu, what's going on? You seem to have a complicated feeling about this."
At this time, there are quite a few people who will kick someone when they're down.
However, there are also people who stand on the same side as the old man.
"Alright, they were just hesitating for a moment, and you're all making wild guesses. Ya Hu's father is definitely not that kind of person."
"I am still very confident in this stone."
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