Chapter 8, Finding the Cause
Is it because of the reasons of full gamble and half gamble? It should not be like this; whether it is a full gamble or a half gamble, they are the same stone. One cannot change just because it has been cut by a knife
Yesterday, it was because Wu Xiaoli provoked Li Yang that he did not negotiate the price. Now that the intention is to use this stone for experimentation, it is certainly best to acquire it at the lowest possible price.
Wang Jiajia is not online, and Li Yang casually searched the internet but found no information related to his situation, leaving him with no clues whatsoever
The seller fell silent, put on his glasses, aimed the semi-automatic cutting machine at the marked line on the material, turned on the motor, and slowly pressed down. As the cutting machine operated, a piercing sound echoed once more.
This piece of wool is inexpensive; brother, if you want it, take it for 2,000 yuan! The seller once again smiled, hurriedly responding to Li Yang before continuing to introduce it to others.
The exhibition on this day became increasingly busy, as many people from cities near Qingdao heard the news and rushed to attend the exhibition. There were also a large number of tourists coming to Qingdao, and even quite a few who were traveling in Rizhao came as well. The entire exhibition center was teeming with crowds.
The seller's smile became even brighter, "Alright, Brother Li, then we will settle the payment and goods here, and proceed with the stone appraisal!"
"How is it, brother? Are you interested in this piece?" The seller casually asked. This piece is a small gamble on raw material, showing poor performance, and the selling price is not high, so the seller did not seem to care much.
Li Yang, in the realm of gambling on stones, luck plays a crucial role. There are many rumors of individuals who have struck it rich through betting, but equally, there are numerous cases of total loss. It is akin to winning the lottery; having a single win is already quite remarkable. Do not become overly engrossed in it!
Upon seeing someone unearthing stones, a considerable number of people quickly gathered here. Zhang Ying, who had come to call Li Yang to leave, also arrived. Upon seeing Li Yang preparing to gamble on stones, neither of them said anything; they simply walked over to Li Yang's side and watched the stone unearthing together.
As soon as the exhibition concluded, Li Yang hurried back to the raw materials area, where he now recognized even more people.
Lying in bed, Li Yang continued to ponder this question. Until midnight, he was tormented by it to the point of being unable to sleep. He truly wished he could get up right now and head to the raw materials area to continue his observations and experiments in search of the reason.
In just over a minute, a tingling sensation in his palm made Li Yang's mood immediately tense. As a clear three-dimensional image appeared, Li Yang's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, almost causing him to shout out in excitement.
It is not due to the cutting; the reason still needs to be investigated further
Alright, let's go back!" Li Yang nodded, realizing that the specific reasons could only be contemplated upon returning; otherwise, it would be a disservice to Zhang Ying's goodwill.
Haha, it seems that Brother Li really doesn't know much about our side. The exhibition area of the convention center is about to close, but we won't finish here until 8 PM, so there is still time for the stone breaking!
This piece of gambling stone is not large, oval in shape, and can be held in the palm of the hand. Li Yang casually holds it this way, while with the other hand, he pretends to stroke the raw material, waiting for the moment when his special ability reveals itself
"If Brother Li is still here to break the stone, I will sell it to you for 1,500!" The seller thought for a moment and said:
Li Yang shook his head, approached, and embraced the small stone resembling a book. Even though it was small, the stone weighed over 20 kilograms, making it impossible to support with one hand; he could only squat there holding it.
It is dark, with only a faint three-dimensional image visible in the center. This is completely different from the situation two days ago. Why has this occurred?
No need, I would like to take another look at this piece of fabric
Li Yang looked up at the seller, a hint of surprise on his face: "The exhibition has already ended, and the convention center is about to close. Is there still time to crack the stone?"
Three hundred yuan, if you want to play, you can cut it yourself, consider it practice! The seller smiled, the material is small and inexpensive, and such material is indeed suitable for beginners to practice.
Returning to the hotel, the three had a light meal before heading back to their rooms to rest. Today had indeed been exhausting. Zhang Ying lay on the bed and soon fell asleep, while only Li Yang remained sitting by the computer, lost in thought.
"One thousand five!" Li Yang said again
Alright, I'll cut it myself!" Li Yang nodded excitedly. This piece of raw material wasn't entirely green, so cutting it himself would allow him to control the dimensions and avoid cutting through the green parts. Although Li Yang didn't fully understand yet, he did realize that it was better for things to remain intact.
It has nothing to do with cutting; what exactly is it related to? Li Yang felt as if his head was about to explode, as if he had discovered a great treasure but was locked out and unable to enter, leaving him anxious and distressed
Crossed over, there is nothing.
However, this time the image remains blurry and continues to shake. Although the dark portions of the image have diminished, they still occupy a significant portion.
"Brother, how much is this piece?" After thinking for a while, I decided to give it a try with Li Yang from the bookstore. Although the chances are low, there is always that possibility. If this piece of raw material is not expensive, it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot.
Li Yang hurriedly threw the stone to the ground and shook his head vigorously, the feeling of dizziness returned again
The cutting machine finally sliced this sizable raw material in half, and the seller wiped the cut window, allowing everyone to see the darkness on both sides
The reason he finally found it is indeed due to the size; this piece of material is very small, which makes the details very clear, and there is no phenomenon of shaking.
Li Yang looked at the piece of fully gambled material in front of him, then glanced at the other pieces of semi-gambled material, slowly analyzing and speculating in his mind. However, one thing he could be certain of was that he indeed possessed an inexplicable special ability.
So that's how it is, let's settle this here! Li Yang nodded. Although the raw materials area is connected to the exhibition area, it is an independent exhibition hall. Many jewelry company owners only come to select raw materials after the exhibition ends, which is to provide them with convenience
"Hmm? How much is it?" Li Yang was taken aback for a moment, then replied. The three-dimensional image was still in his mind. Although this piece of raw gambling material was small, it surprisingly contained green. Although the green was much lighter than that day, it was still green, and it would increase in value once cut.
Zhang Ying nodded and smiled, saying, "Well, let's head back early to rest. We have been tired all day today"
The piece of gambling stone that was opened was also not taken by Li Yang. Given its ruined condition, it is likely that no one would want it, and ultimately, the seller would treat it as garbage and dispose of it directly, as he has already received the money.
Thank you, Manager Zhang, I cannot do it! Li Yang looked up and smiled, showing a grateful expression to Zhang Ying, as he could feel that Zhang Ying genuinely cared for him
After a moment of silence, Li Yang asked again: "Can it be a bit cheaper?"
With his palm pressed against the fabric, Li Yang quietly awaited the reemergence of that special ability
This time, the wait was not long, and the outcome did not disappoint Li Yang. After the tingling sensation in his palms emerged, the vivid image reappeared in his mind
As soon as the exhibition concluded, Li Yang eagerly wanted to conduct an experiment. He rushed to the original seller in the raw materials area, where there were still quite a few small gambling stones.
From here!'' Li Yang stepped forward and casually drew a line on the fabric, revealing a portion of the previously dark area.
Zhang Ying once again arrived at the raw materials area. Seeing Li Yang gambling again, Zhang Ying couldn't help but shake his head. It seems that Li Yang is indeed a bit infatuated with gambling on stones, which is not good. He must be advised properly later. Although he is currently betting small amounts, no one can guarantee that in the future, Li Yang won't gamble larger sums, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Many gamblers start small and then escalate.
The next day, Li Yang, clearly with red-rimmed eyes, and Zhang Ying took a taxi together to the exhibition center. Observing Li Yang's appearance, Zhang Ying offered a few more words of advice and finally let out several heavy sighs.
Li Yang took out fifteen red bills from his wallet and handed them to the seller. The seller quickly counted them and put them directly into his pocket. He then called on Li Yang to help him lift the rough material onto the stone-cutting machine. This piece of stone weighed as much as seventy kilograms, making it quite difficult for one person to lift.
"Little brother, do you want to cut again?" The seller spread out the cutting surface and asked Li Yang once more. If it weren't for Li Yang's suggestion to cut again on the gambling stone they had crossed yesterday, he wouldn't be asking such a question today
The seller cheerfully concluded the introduction to others and walked over to Li Yang, seemingly pleased that today he could finally sell this stone that had been unsold for a long time
I will take a look first! After dealing with the seller, Li Yang directly picked up a piece of raw gambling material weighing only 3 kilograms, with a yellow sand skin, and its exterior was not particularly good.
"Little brother, where do you want to cut?" The seller asked again as he set up the cutting machine.
Last night before falling asleep, Li Yang thought of a question: is this special ability related to the size of the gambling stone? The stone he saw on the first day was very small, while the stone he observed on the second day was much larger. Even the small piece cut from it was significantly larger than the one from the first day.
If it were someone else, I certainly wouldn't give any discounts, but you, my brother, are an exception. If you really want it, it will be 1,800, a lucky number
If that is the case, the more than one million yuan that Li Yang won from gambling is simply not enough for him to play with. In the gambling stone market, it is common for millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions to vanish in an instant. Zhang Ying, who has been in the jewelry industry for eight years, understands this deeply.
Crushed stone mixed with water flows rapidly downward, and the number of people gathered around is increasing. Many of them have been observing this rough material over the past few days, carefully watching the seller, eager to see if this rough material will yield green.
Zhang Ying stepped forward and patted Li Yang on the shoulder, softly comforting him. He thought that Li Yang had become addicted to gambling on stones, so he offered a few words of advice.
"Brother Li, do you want to play again today?" Upon seeing Li Yang, the seller smiled first. Although Li Yang lost his bet yesterday, it did not have a significant impact on him. Those who understand know that losing a bet in stone gambling is quite normal, especially with fully gambled rough materials, which are more prone to loss.