The onlookers widened their eyes one by one.
Their faces were filled with shock.
They saw a round, red jadeite, as large as two basketballs, weighing at least several dozen pounds.
Its colour was vivid and enchanting, red as fire.
Its radiance was dazzling to the eyes.
Lin Jingzhi and Qian Duoduo were also stunned.
They hadn’t expected that the rough stone Ye Qiu had chosen would contain such a massive piece of red jadeite.
“Sister-in-law, is this red jadeite that Cousin cut out worth as much as Imperial Green?” Qian Duoduo whispered.
He was very worried about losing this round.
Lin Jingzhi said, “Although red jadeite of this quality is rare on the market, I’m not sure if it’s worth as much as Imperial Green.”
At that moment, the shocked crowd came to their senses, and exclamations rang out one after another:
“My God, top-grade red jadeite!”
“A red jadeite this large is a once-in-a-century treasure, worth a fortune.”
“At least three billion!”
What?
Three billion?
Qian Duoduo was so shocked that his mouth wouldn’t close.
Then, someone else said, “As the saying goes, rarity increases value. This top-grade red jadeite is lustrous and translucent, naturally formed, worth at least five billion. If it goes to auction, it could fetch ten billion.”
“Ten billion for a piece of jade? Doesn’t that mean this jade is worth as much as a mid-sized listed company?”
“This young man’s luck is unbelievable!”
“Exactly! He opened two rough stones in a row—first a top-grade violet jadeite, now a top-grade natural red jadeite. His luck is simply heaven-defying!”
“If only I had his luck!”
Everyone cast envious glances at Ye Qiu, but this time, no one made an offer. Such an expensive red jadeite was beyond their means.
In fact, when Ye Qiu entered the processing plant, he had used his Heavenly Eye to scan the area.
He had immediately spotted this largest rough stone containing a piece of red jadeite, as well as the Imperial Green that Mr. Yao had cut open.
Ye Qiu had planned to choose the Imperial Green for the second round, but Mr. Yao, with his sharp eye, had picked it first.
With no other choice, Ye Qiu had selected this largest rough stone.
To be honest, before cutting it open, Ye Qiu hadn’t known the red jadeite would be worth so much. He only thought such a large piece of jadeite would be worth something, but he never imagined it would be valued at ten billion.
At this moment, he had only one feeling—
He’d struck it rich!
Nearby, Mu En’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. In his mind, he cursed all the appraisers he’d hired.
“A bunch of useless idiots! Not one of them spotted such a massive piece of jadeite.”
“This is a red jadeite worth ten billion!”
“I could’ve been worth ten billion overnight. It’s all that bastard Yao’s fault. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t have given the rough stone to that Ye kid.”
Thinking of this, Mu En shot a cold glance at Mr. Yao.
“Yao, just you wait. I’ll settle the score with you later.”
Then, Mu En glanced at the top-grade red jadeite.
“A red jadeite worth ten billion? Think you can take it from me? In your dreams.”
Mu En pulled out his phone and quietly sent a message.
Not far away, Mr. Yao’s face was ashen.
“How could this happen?”
“How did he cut out a red jadeite?”
“Why him?”
Mr. Yao clenched his fists, both shocked and furious.
He had thought he’d win this round for sure, but who could’ve predicted that Ye Qiu would cut out a top-grade red jadeite?
Mr. Yao wasn’t most worried about losing this round, but about the promise he’d made to Mu En earlier.
He had said that the rough stone Ye Qiu picked couldn’t possibly yield jade, and if it did, he’d compensate Mu En for its full value.
Though Mr. Yao had made a fortune over the years, his entire net worth was less than one billion. But this top-grade red jadeite was worth ten billion.
“Mu En is ruthless. If I can’t pay this, he’ll definitely kill me!”
“Where am I supposed to get ten billion to compensate him?”
“This is going to be the death of me!”
The so-called Jade King was now scared to the point of tears.
Ma Dong and Gao Fei’s faces were equally grim.
“Damn it, this kid actually cut out a top-grade red jadeite. Did his ancestors’ graves start smoking or what?” Gao Fei cursed.
Ma Dong gritted his teeth in anger. “Bloody hell, he’s got the luck of the devil.”
“Young Master Ma, we’re done for. Boss Mu won’t work with you now.”
“What can I do? Who told Ye Qiu to cut out a red jadeite?”
Ma Dong was fuming with frustration.
Just then, Lin Jingzhi’s voice rang out. She said with a smile, “According to Boss Mu’s rules, it’s best of three. Sorry, but I’ve won!”
“Boss Mu, it looks like I’ll be your only partner in Suzhou and Hangzhou from now on.”
“You won’t go back on your word, will you?”
Lin Jingzhi looked at Mu En with a cheerful smile.
Mu En wiped the gloom from his face and laughed loudly. “I, Mu, am a man of my word.”
“Rest assured, Ms. Lin, I’ll keep supplying you with goods from now on.”
“Here’s to a happy partnership.”
Mu En extended his right hand, intending to shake hands with Lin Jingzhi.
Knowing his character, Lin Jingzhi didn’t extend her hand. Instead, she said, “Boss Mu, we’re in for a long-term partnership. A handshake lacks sincerity. I’ll host a dinner later and treat you to a drink.”
“Great!” Mu En withdrew his hand and added, “Ms. Lin, I have one request.”
“Please, go ahead.”
“You can’t take this red jadeite.”
Lin Jingzhi immediately asked, “Boss Mu, do you want this red jadeite?”
Mu En laughed heartily. “Who wouldn’t want a once-in-a-century top-grade red jadeite? Of course I want it.”
Lin Jingzhi asked with a smile, “Then what price is Boss Mu prepared to pay for it?”
“Pay for it? Why would I need to pay?” Mu En said. “This red jadeite is mine to begin with.”
A cold glint flashed in Lin Jingzhi’s eyes. “Boss Mu, you said earlier that we could freely choose any rough stone, and you’d give it to us for free. Ye Qiu even double-checked with you before picking. Have you forgotten?”
Mu En smiled. “Of course I remember.”
“Then what do you mean now?” Lin Jingzhi asked.
“My meaning is simple: you can’t take this top-grade red jadeite. It’s mine.” Mu En continued with a smile, “Ms. Lin, it’s not impossible for you to have it, but only if you agree to another condition of mine.”
Lin Jingzhi asked, “What condition?”
Mu En grinned. “Be my woman.”
Instantly, Lin Jingzhi’s face turned icy. Just as she was about to speak, Ye Qiu stepped to her side and said, “Boss Mu, have you ever heard a saying?”
“If you don’t court death, you won’t die.”
“Trying to steal my woman—are you asking for trouble?”
As Ye Qiu’s words fell, he slapped Mu En across the face.
Slap!
