Volume XI, Volume 11, Chapter 28, a gamble with Yunnan characteristics
What is obviously different from the basement is that although the space in this gambling hall is not small, it does not contain any gambling tools. Instead, there is a guillotine machine in the middle of the room, and then there is two rows of chairs arranged on both sides of the guillotine machine, and nothing else is available.
Some people had sat on the chairs on both sides, but they were all serious, looking ahead, and waiting quietly.
Han Feng and He Xinmin both didn't understand what the gambling game meant. They looked at Fatty Qi in surprise, not knowing which side to sit on.
Fatty Qi saw the two of them confused and immediately explained: "I don't understand. This is our unique gambling jade in Yunnan. That is, it can be seen in Ruili. It is difficult for other places to bet such a big gamble."
"Gambling jade? How is this gambling method?" Han Feng was a little confused.
"That's right. In Ruili and Myanmar, jade is rich in it, but this jade is not the time to be picked. It is as smooth and complete as we usually see. After thousands of years, they are all wrapped in jade. They must be very experienced jade appraisers to judge whether it is an ordinary stone or contains precious jade." Fatty Qi explained to Han Feng.
After saying this, Han Feng understood a little and immediately continued: "I understand, is it like the legendary Heshi jade? When he mined it, everyone thought it was a stone, so they didn't believe it. In fact, it was a piece of jade."
"That's right, that's what it means, and this is what is called gambling on jade. The jade shop collects a piece of raw stone at a high price, and no one knows whether it is real jade or stone. At this time, a buyer will offer a price. If both parties have doubts about the price, they will adopt this bet. Both parties negotiate a bet, and then each sends a jade man to open the stone." Fatty Qi continued to explain.
He Xinmin still didn't understand: "Does this require a bet? Just use the guillotine to break it out, don't you know if it's jade?"
Fatty Qi laughed: "Brother, if you want to do what you do, you have to pay from grandma's house to uncle's house. Don't you think about it, how much is it worth if a whole piece of jade is broken? How much is it worth if it breaks half a halve?"
He Xinmin smiled embarrassedly again: "Don't I understand?"
Fatty Qi continued, "This determines the winning or losing. It's very simple. The jade entourage sent by both sides takes turns to draw lines to open the stone. If one party opens jade, it will directly determine the ownership of the jade, and the bet will not be refunded."
Han Feng understood a little: "In other words, whoever wins will be the jade, and the bet will be taken away together as the winner's winning capital. What should I do if I can't make jade?"
"This means that both parties need to discuss the number of swords in advance, such as taking five swords each, seven swords each, etc. Each sword also has a bet code. The fewer swords used, the higher the bet code. If the number of swords is not yet issued, you can discuss continuing to drive, or the final result, then the store will compensate the seller for half of the bet as compensation." Fatty Qi finished his final explanation.
"Isn't that the store very much a loss? If it can't be opened, wouldn't it be a loss?" Han Feng said worriedly.
"There are very few cases of this kind. They are experienced old jade craftsmen. If they really take a look, they can't open the jade. Not only do they have to pay for the money, but the jade shop is not far from closing."
"Oh, Brother Qi, what are the bets we are watching today?" Han Feng was concerned about the most practical question.
Fatty Qi put out three fingers mysteriously, and then whispered: "Three million!"
Han Feng and He Xinmin both stuck out their tongues: "Three million, so many?"
Fatty Qi said disapprovingly: "I don't understand. If this jade is really opened, its actual value will be much higher than this one. So, this is a big bet."
Han Feng nodded in admiration: "Awesome, it's really extraordinary. Do you know the two companies that started gambling those days?"
Fatty Qi nodded: "I know, this seller is an old jade store in Ruili. The owner's son is good friends with me. I actually came to cheer him on. As for the buyer, it is said that he is a young man from a chamber of commerce in Japan. He is a typical playboy. I don't know why, so I fell in love with this stone and insisted on buying it. My friend didn't want to sell it. In the end, the two sides argued and could only start a bet according to the rules."
Han Feng became angry when he heard that it was a Japanese: "Why should a little Japanese buy it whenever he says, and gamble when he says he says?!"
"Brother, that's not what it means. There are rules for jade business in this jade business. As long as the stone has seen light and someone knows it, it is a price that is valuable. You can buy it. If you can't agree, you can only bet. People have not broken the rules." Fatty Qi explained.
"Oh, then you have to cheer for us Chinese today. You must not let the Japanese drive away our jade." Han Feng said angrily.
"That's right, and I'll tell you brothers." Fatty Qi lowered his voice and said to Han Feng, "My friend's jade shop is very famous on the China-Myanmar border and has a wide range of ways. If he comes forward to help you say hello to the people in Myanmar, the smuggling jade by the surname Jin you mentioned will basically be solved. This is the purpose of me bringing you here."
Han Feng thanked: "Then thank you Brother Qi."
"Okay, my brother, don't be so polite. Let's go there. The main owner will come later." Fatty Qi led Han Feng and He Xinmin to sit down.
A few minutes later, the staff in charge of gambling today came in and began to arrange the casino.
The set of gods, Qi Ming's candles, and the cigarettes are curling. The offerings are rich. On the large wooden case is a large tray covered with red cloth. The large jade is placed in the tray.
In front of the big wood case, there was a pedal to open the stone plate. The sawman who was specializing in the stone cutting was squatting beside him. Behind the big wood case, an old man was in charge of the notary and the emcee of the ceremonial.
The old man chanted loudly: "The gem has no owner - the luck is in one knife - whoever takes the flower to fall - there will be a distinction! Please take the gambling master to take his seat-!"
Accompanied by the old man's shout, a young Chinese man walked into the venue accompanied by several old men. Fatty Qi and the others sat down, and the seat opposite was a Japanese man with a man in his thirties, probably in his thirties. Behind him, several elderly people were also accompanied by him.
Fatty Qi took advantage of the time when both sides sat down and took Han Feng to the Chinese and greeted him: "Brother Shen, I'm here."
The Chinese man surnamed Shen turned around and saw that it was Fatty Qi, with a happy look on his face: "Brother Qi, you are here."
Fatty Qi nodded, then pushed Han Feng in front of him: "Brother Shen, this is a good friend of mine, and also a little brother, Han Feng, brother, this is the gambling master tonight. What I told you, a friend of the jade world, Shen Chong and Shen."
Han Feng politely stepped forward and greeted Chen Chong: "Hello, Brother Shen."
Chen Chong also greeted Han Feng in a friendly manner: "Brother, I'm sorry to greet you. Please sit down. I'll wait until I'll wait for a while to finish the bet."
Han Feng encouraged the other party: "Brother Shen, come on, you can't lose to the Japanese devils."
Chen Chong nodded: "Don't worry, I won't embarrass the Chinese."
Although they only said a few light words, both of them immediately became fond of each other and nodded. Han Feng and Fatty Qi sat down next to Shen Chong.
At this time, Han Feng had the opportunity to take a closer look at Chen Chong. He was in his early 20s, and his face showed calmness and ability that was not very consistent with his age. He was not outstanding in appearance, but he looked very smart.
Seeing that both sides had already sat down, the old man chanted loudly again: "The real person does not show up - there are people who have their own pedestrians - there are two tigers in one mountain - there is a competition for the heights! Please enter the gambler-!"
With the old man's shouting, a Japanese old man in a kimono walked into the field and stood next to the old man with the emcee. Strangely, as the side of Shen Chong, there was no representation on the appearance.
Chen Chong's face changed and he looked at an old man beside him. Fatty Qi and Han Feng also leaned against Chen Chong with concern. Chen Chong asked the old man: "Uncle Feng, where is Xu Feng?"
The old man also looked confused. It was obvious that Xu Feng in their mouths was the representative of Chen Chong, but at this critical moment, he was not present.
Although Han Feng didn't quite understand the inside story, he also knew that it was Chen Chong's representative who had not arrived temporarily.
When the old master saw that there was no representative on Chen Chong's side, he could only shout again: "Please enter the gambler!"
Chen Chong looked at the old man beside him anxiously: "Uncle Feng, why don't you save him first?"
Uncle Feng was embarrassed: "It's not that I don't want to help you, but the bet is too big. I really don't dare to take this responsibility, nor do I want to ruin the reputation I have finally left in my life."
After he said this, Chen Chong couldn't force himself, so he could only stand up: "That's the only one who comes."
Uncle Feng grabbed him: "Young Master Chen, according to the rules, you are the gambling master today and cannot play."
Chen Chong was anxious: "What should I do? You can't watch the Japanese win the jade away like this. If you really open a whole jade, it's a treasure."
Han Feng whispered in confusion: "Brother Qi, I can't find the gambler for the time being. Can't I choose a date to gamble again?"
Fatty Qi shook his head: "Of course not. If you don't even have a gambler to appear, it will be like you will automatically admit defeat. This is also the rule of gambling jade."
The Japanese obviously noticed the embarrassment of Chen Chong, and smiled proudly, saying in Chinese that was not fluent: "Mr. Chen, if you give up now, I can buy this jade for five million, and you won't lose much. What do you think?"
Chen Chong shook his head firmly: "I, Chen Chong, just took over the jade shop. I don't understand the rules, so I will let this jade be seen. But even if I lose everything, I will never let you Japanese take it away!"
Chapter completed!