Chapter 9, Betting on the Rise Again

However, it is evident that Li Yang is not the type of person. In his eyes, this piece of raw wool is already a finished product, and he certainly would not sell a finished product at the price of half a gamble on raw wool

It has risen, it has risen, it has indeed risen

The seller nodded happily, and he felt no jealousy towards Li Yang's repeated bets on rising prices. In his early years, this seller had also wagered on many stones and deeply understood the feeling of being rich or poor with a single cut. He himself had also bet on rising prices, even more so than Li Yang, but more often he had bet on falling prices, and thus he no longer felt jealousy towards others betting on rising prices.

This esteemed boss, may I inquire if you are satisfied with Assistant Li's explanation?

It is important to note that a price of 320,000 does not yield much profit anymore. If one cannot process the materials themselves and has to hire someone else, it is possible to incur losses. This business owner also has their own difficulties; high-quality jade materials are becoming increasingly scarce, and the store has already run out of stock. If more inventory is not added, it is likely that customers will be completely lost.

320,000, Li Yang felt a stir in his heart and looked up at Zhang Ying. Earning an additional 20,000 is certainly beneficial for Li Yang.

Everyone around was looking at Li Yang. Before Li Yang could respond, someone outside finally couldn't hold back and started bidding, "Little brother, I will give you 320,000. How about you let me have this piece?"

Among the two pieces of gambling stone that have been cut, the larger piece has revealed a hint of light green. Although it is not very pure and does not look as beautiful as the one cut the day before, it is a fact that this piece of gambling stone has indeed appreciated in value.

This is actually a reflection of Li Yang's peasant mentality. Previously, let alone items worth 300,000, he had never even kept something valued at 30,000 overnight. Carrying something worth 300,000 inevitably causes some anxiety, and such feelings are quite normal. It is similar to how a person with a net worth of millions would feel nervous holding an item valued in the tens of millions.

With a single stroke, this small piece of gambling stone was quickly split in half. After wiping the water from the cut surface, the surrounding crowd immediately erupted into a chorus of intense shouts

Li Yang was momentarily taken aback; he could distinguish the difference between this piece of jade and the one from the day before. He initially thought it would sell for several tens of thousands or around one hundred thousand, but he did not expect it to fetch a high price of three hundred thousand. However, he did not become overly excited about it, as he had already experienced a price of one million two hundred thousand, making three hundred thousand seem insignificant.

"Go ahead, just arrange everything as you see fit!" Li Yang nodded. He felt a bit regretful about not being able to go to the bank, not because of the 300,000, but because if he didn't go to the bank, he would have to hold onto the jadeite worth 300,000 himself tonight. The exhibition area at the convention center had already closed, so it was not possible to temporarily leave it there.

Alright, my brother, please wait a moment while I take out all the green ones from the books!

Satisfied, satisfied, Manager Zhang, I apologize!

Even the seller and Zhang Ying stared blankly at this piece of gambling stone, as no one expected that Li Yang would actually manage to cut it into a profit despite its seemingly poor appearance

The seller walked up to Li Yang and remarked with a hint of admiration, "Brother Li, I truly admire your luck. You have gambled three times over the course of three consecutive days, and yet you have won twice, both times with significant gains"

Zhang Ying nodded and said, "This material is currently worth around 300,000 on the market. Of course, you can also keep it, as this high-end jade has significant potential for appreciation in the future"

"Li Yang, I am representing the company to offer three hundred thousand for this piece of raw material, what do you think?" Zhang Ying subtly nudged Li Yang; Zhang Ying had the authority to represent the company. For materials priced above five hundred thousand, he needed to report first, but for the procurement of materials priced at three hundred thousand, he could make the decision independently. However, the prerequisite was that the purchase must be worth the price. If it resulted in a loss for the company, his good days would likely come to an end.

Last time he took the initiative to explain, as he did not want others to feel that they were being overbearing. However, this time is different; it was the president of the jewelry company who first put him in an awkward position. If he does not say something, it is likely that others will think that Zhang Ying is afraid of confrontation

Li Yang held this cool piece of jade material and looked around. When it was just cut, there were people bidding, but at this moment, no one was bidding, which left Li Yang somewhat frustrated as he wanted to understand how much this piece of jade was truly worth

Once again, someone in the crowd placed a bid to purchase the gambling stone in Li Yang's possession. This is the nature of gambling stones; as long as they are cut and show a profit, there will be buyers interested in acquisition. Until the very last moment, no one knows what the stone will reveal inside. There are also many who, unwilling to bear further risks, choose to take their profits and withdraw.

Whenever someone is cutting stones, there will be onlookers. Upon seeing that the person cutting the stones is Li Yang, many began to discuss among themselves. Everyone is aware of the recent surge in stone gambling that Li Yang experienced a few days ago. Having seen him for two consecutive days, many people started to entertain thoughts similar to those of Zhang Ying.

The reason no one bid earlier is that everyone knows Li Yang is from Anshi Jewelry, and such matters are certainly prioritized by their own company. Now that Anshi Jewelry has made a bid, some people's thoughts have begun to shift.

People are like this; if it were someone else, perhaps there wouldn't be such a mindset of disdain. However, when it comes to Li Yang, it is different. Everyone is envious of Li Yang's previous stroke of luck and subconsciously wishes for him to lose a few more times, hoping that this young man understands that gambling on stones is not as easy as it seems

Zhang Ying's expression had completely darkened at this moment. He was not angry with Li Yang, but rather with the owner of hetushu.com who had made the bid. The three hundred thousand he had just offered was already a very fair price, and Li Yang was an employee of their company. For this person to intervene at such a time was simply a direct affront to Zhang Ying.

Brother, I will offer 10,000 yuan to buy this piece of half-gambling material, will you sell it?

Kara!

Once the president of the jewelry company had walked away, Zhang Ying smiled and looked at Li Yang, saying: "Li Yang, the bank has already closed for today; can we wait until tomorrow morning to transfer the funds?"

Zhang Ying wore a radiant smile on his face, yet his words were not particularly polite. Anshi Jewelry is the industry leader, and although he is merely a branch manager, he still carries a sense of pride.

The diamond grinding wheel on the stone processing machine spun rapidly, while the seller focused intently on shaping the small rough stone. The people around pointed and whispered about Li Yang, clearly more shocked by his second bet on a price increase.

I won't sell it, my friend. Why don't you help me fully analyze the remaining part!" Li Yang smiled and shook his head; he could not cut this piece of gambling stone any further, and he wasn't very skilled at polishing it. If he accidentally removed some of the green, that would be a loss.

Three hundred thousand? So many?

Li Yang smiled as he accepted the light green jadeite handed over by the seller. This is a piece of very good quality 'Furong' jadeite. Although it does not compare to the high ice type yellow-green jadeite from the day before, the performance of the 'Congxin' green is also commendable. Currently, jadeite prices are soaring, and the value of this raw material is undoubtedly very high

The jewelry company shook its head with a wry smile and left without further ado. Indeed, what he did was rather unscrupulous; broadly speaking, it raised suspicions of poaching. Now that the person in question had stepped forward and was unwilling to sell at a high price, staying any longer would only bring him more embarrassment

This boss is very sorry. Before the stone gambling today, I had promised our manager that if we were to win good jade, we would sell it to our company. One must not be untrustworthy, so I can only express my apologies for your good intentions

Li Yang did not choose the midpoint for the cut; instead, he opted for a position further back, effectively only cutting off a corner. Observing Li Yang's performance, more people in the crowd began to laugh, as many were eagerly waiting to see him take a gamble.

In less than half an hour, the seller extracted all the green material from this rough stone, weighing over one kilogram and about the size of a small fist. The entire rough stone was crystal clear and bright, with a vibrant green hue that was truly tantalizing.

Observing Zhang Ying's expression, Li Yang's eyes shifted and he immediately had an idea. With a cheerful smile, he spoke to the bidding boss. Indeed, Li Yang's words instantly transformed Zhang Ying's mood from cloudy to clear, as if it were a bright sunny day.

Li Yang was not concerned about all that; he was learning how to cut stones from the seller. His hands trembled slightly with excitement, and ultimately, with the seller's assistance, he managed to place the stone and the cutting machine properly, preparing to make the cut