After all, they have enough wealth and resources to bear such a loss, and this experience may just be a small episode in their lives.
In such a tense, exciting, and unpredictable atmosphere, everyone present was inevitably affected, their emotions rising and falling like a rollercoaster.
Finally, it was the turn of the 14th rough stone. However, to everyone's surprise, Huo Jinning did not rush to cut it open like the others. Instead, she paused calmly.
Then, she suddenly spoke up: "Just now, I think I overheard someone whispering that this is just a useless piece of broken rock. In that case, does anyone dare to make a bet with me?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than someone curiously asked, "What are you betting on?"
Huo Jinning smiled slightly and replied confidently, "It's very simple. If this rough stone can indeed yield top-quality jadeite, then everyone who participated in this bet will lose five million to me; but if it's empty, I will naturally compensate each of you with five million. So, who dares to give it a try?"
His words revealed immense confidence and pride.
Looking at his quirky and playful younger sister, Huo Nanchu couldn't help but smile with a hint of doting affection.
At this point, someone in the crowd questioned, "Does what you're saying even count?"
Before Huo Jinning could respond, Huo Nanchu preemptively and firmly stated, "What my sister says is the same as what I say!"
After saying that, he resolutely stood behind Huo Jinning, expressing his full support for her.
Seeing this, those who were initially hesitant quickly dispelled their concerns and eagerly shouted:
"Okay, I'll bet!"
"I'll bet too!"
"Count me in!"
"I want to join too!"
......
Everyone thought that Huo Nanchu agreed to Huo Jinning's nonsense simply to save face for the Huo family; otherwise, after finding his long-lost daughter, he had never held any kind of family reunion banquet so that everyone could get to know her.
They never saw the Huo family taking them to other people's banquets or into high society circles.
Furthermore, given the extremely offensive comments made by the people below, Huo Nanchu showed no intention of standing up to defend them.
Because of this, these people naturally assumed that Huo Jinning was actually not well-liked and was neglected in the Huo family, so they all started to get restless and placed bets—after all, it would be foolish not to make money.
If Huo Jinning knew what these people were thinking, she would probably laugh herself to death.
The reason she didn't hold a family reunion banquet is because her second brother hasn't returned yet; the reason she didn't attend the banquet is simply laziness; and the reason her eldest brother didn't defend her just now is because of his upbringing.
[We're rich! We're rich!]
[I never expected anyone would voluntarily give me money.]
[hey-hey. ]
Huo Jinning felt as if countless coins were flying towards her, and the smile on her face never faded.
Like a little fox.
"Is there anyone else who wants to place a bet?" Huo Jinning asked with a smile, looking at the list in her hand, though her heart was in turmoil.
Silence reigned, and no one answered. Then someone in the crowd called out, "That's all, Master, you can begin!"
The stone-cutting master nodded slightly in acknowledgment, but his movements were very skillful and professional. He held his tools and gently cut down one end of the stone, as if he were carving a precious work of art.
As the stone-cutting master moved, the crowd that had been watching the spectacle became extremely focused, their eyes wide as they stared intently at the stone, afraid of missing any detail.
With the added stakes, everyone was incredibly tense and excited, and the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost suffocating.
Finally, the first cut fell, and everyone instinctively held their breath; time seemed to freeze at that moment.
Suddenly someone exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, it's green! It's green!"
Then came another exclamation: "It's...it's glassy jadeite!"
"This...this is simply unbelievable!"
The crowd immediately stirred. Some were so excited that they were incoherent and couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time; others were filled with regret and hated themselves for placing the bet.
Who would have thought that such a stone, initially not favored and even disliked by everyone, could yield such exquisite jade?
This is undoubtedly the biggest surprise and the biggest unexpected event of the night.
"Big brother, I don't really understand, is this really okay?" Huo Jinning blinked her bright eyes, asking the question with a playful air.
"Yes, it's excellent, you could say it's top-grade jade." Huo Nanchu nodded firmly in response.
He sighed inwardly, thinking that this piece of jade was of the highest quality in terms of both color and texture. Even though he had expected it, he was still amazed when he actually saw such a fine piece.
Upon hearing this, Huo Jinning's eyes flashed with surprise and joy. She carefully picked up the jade and examined it closely, as if she were admiring an incomparably precious work of art.
People around them cast envious glances and praised the rare jade.
At this moment, Huo Jinning deliberately waved the paper in her hand and said mischievously, "Hehe, everyone, don't forget to transfer the money! A bet is a bet."
The group exchanged glances, none daring to deny it, as everyone knew the truth of the bet. They all pulled out their phones and began transferring money to Huo Jinning.
Amidst the hustle and bustle, Huo Jinning watched with satisfaction as the numbers in her account steadily increased, a smug smile spreading across her face.
[We're rich! We're rich!]
[Wow, so much money!]
Finally, a transfer of 45 million was received.
"Excuse me, I'd like to ask if Miss Huo is selling this jade?" Suddenly, a deep and magnetic voice rang out.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man in a suit and tie, with a refined demeanor, walk out from the crowd. He looked at Huo Jinning with a smile on his face and a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Huo Jinning slightly raised her head, her gaze meeting the man's for a moment before she calmly replied, "Not for sale."
The man didn't seem to give up and continued to press, "Miss Huo, would you like to reconsider? If you're willing to sell this jade, the price is negotiable; just name your price."
However, Huo Jinning remained unmoved and gently shook her head.
She said softly, "Sir, I'm so sorry, but I intend to give it to my mother and sister. So I won't sell it."
Upon hearing this, the man showed a hint of disappointment, but he still nodded politely to indicate his understanding.
As he turned to leave, he couldn't help but look back at the crystal-clear jade in Huo Jinning's hand, his eyes filled with reluctance and regret.
Finally, the man, filled with disappointment, slowly disappeared into the crowd.
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