The reason why Song Dexin said that Professor Chen is an amateur is simply because he wanted to take the opportunity to increase his own worth. He works for the Zheng family. His annual salary is 6 million, plus a commission of three thousandths of the total turnover. Two Adding up the items, there is an income of 7 to 8 million a year.
He had to make Zheng Jiajun, who was about to take over, feel that the salary was worth it. Otherwise, where would he find a job with such a high salary?
When Zheng Jiajun heard that Professor Chen was an amateur, he naturally didn't take it to heart.
In fact, there are professionals and amateurs in jade appraisal. But in the game of stone betting, no one dares to say that he is a professional.
Because this game is full of uncertainties. If he, Song Dexin, dares to say that he is a professional, why would he have to work for the Zheng family? Just pick out a few rough stones and as long as the cutting increases, wouldn't it be easier to earn than this salary?
He knew that he didn't have the ability. Even though he told Zheng Jiajun about gambling on stones, he never took action. It would be good if it went up, but he couldn't afford to lose it.
From this point of view, Professor Chen is better than him. At least Professor Chen dares to take action.
This is like a legendary gambling master who only teaches others how to gamble but never gambles himself. The reason is obvious.
Song Dexin was interested in a rough stone as big as a winter melon, but he couldn't make up his mind. Under the illumination of a strong flashlight, there was a strong green light inside. However, he highly suspected that it was worthless cotton jade.
"How about Teacher Song? Can you buy it?" Zheng Jiajun asked.
To be on the safe side, it's better not to buy it. Song Dexin thought in his heart that if everything went wrong, he wouldn't be the one to blame.
Even if the jade inside is good, as long as Zheng Jiajun doesn't buy it, how will he know? If he doesn't buy it, he can at least guarantee that he won't lose money.
"It's better to be cautious. Let's see again." Song Dexin said in a gentle tone.
Zheng Jiajun shrugged. If you don’t want to buy it, just don’t buy it. I don’t understand anyway. You have the final say.
When the stall owner saw that they didn't want to buy, he quickly lowered the price: "You two, the price is negotiable. 700,000. How about 700,000. Don't leave. 680,000. 650,000..."
The two of them had no intention of looking back. The stall owner couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"How about half a million. I want it." Lei Xiaoluo's voice sounded. He looked at the rough stone with squinting eyes and said.
"Fifty thousand won't work. Then I'll pay for it," the stall owner said with a sad face.
"Forget it." Lei Xiaoluo also turned around and left. Zheng Jiajun and Song Dexin in front couldn't help but stop and turned back to watch the excitement.
Zheng Jiajun thought this was an opportunity. He said, "Boss, just sell it to him cheaper. It's better to sell it cheaper than not opening at all."
Doing rough stone business is the same as buying antiques. If you don't open it for three years, you can open it for three years.
The stall owner gritted his teeth and said with a look of sadness and indignation: "Okay, let's just think of it as a profit at a loss. We haven't opened for more than a month. Five hundred thousand is just five hundred thousand. Just think of it as withdrawn funds."
Zheng Jiajun was so happy. Just one sentence caused Lei Xiaoluo to lose half a million.
He and Song Dexin looked at each other and laughed together.
Lei Xiaoluo quickly swiped his card and completed the transaction. Then he asked the boss to call two people over to carry the rough stone to the stone removal machine.
Huang Yuchu and Professor Chen heard the sound and came over. Professor Chen shined a flashlight on the rough stone for a long time and whispered to him: "Xiao Lei, you are too angry. I'm afraid there is cotton jade inside."
Although the voice was small, it still fell into the ears of two people with ulterior motives.
Song Dexin on the side couldn't help but become arrogant. It means Mr. Zheng, you heard it, right? I won't let you take action. That's right.
Zheng Jiajun gave him a thumbs up, with a snicker on his face.
Every time the stone is cut, there will always be a group of people coming to watch. Most of them watch the excitement. Of course, there are also people who will bid to buy it as soon as it rises.
Lei Xiaoluo took out a marker and drew a line on it. He smiled and said to Professor Chen, "It's okay. It's not worth much anyway. Just try your luck."
The saw blade on the stone-breaking machine began to rotate at high speed, making a harsh sound as it cut into the stone.
Lei Xiaoluo took this opportunity to whisper a few words to Huang Yuchu. Due to the loud noise, even Professor Chen who was standing next to him couldn't hear clearly what they said.
Soon, a piece of stone was cut off, revealing the outline of a green jadeite.
"It's gone up." Master Jie Shi shouted excitedly.
Professor Chen quickly walked over and hit it with a flashlight. The piece of jadeite was at least as big as an orange, and there were signs of extending inward.
Zheng Jiajun and Song Dexin were both dumbfounded. How could it be possible? There was a high chance of cotton jade appearing. How could jadeite be found? And it was such a big piece.
Huang Yuchu immediately shouted: "Xiao Lei, I'm offering two million to buy it. Stop cutting it."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone shouted: "I will offer 2.3 million."
"Two million and a half million. Give it to me."
In the blink of an eye, it increased five times. Zheng Jiajun's heart was bleeding. He looked at Song Dexin angrily.
Song Dexin thought hard. Based on his own experience, cotton jade should be the right one.
Lei Xiaoluo smiled. He picked up the pen and drew again at an angle. He said to Master Jie Shi: "One more knife."
"Okay." Master Jie Shi complied. Lei Xiaoluo's approach was regarded as rejecting those bidders. These people's nerves couldn't help but get nervous. Whether it is going up or down, it will be more obvious with another cut.
If the result is still green, they will increase the price without thinking. Otherwise, they will ignore it.
With the sharp saw blade and harsh cutting sound, the second piece of stone was cut off and turned green. Based on the experience last time, Professor Chen did not turn on the flashlight directly. Instead, he leaned down and took a closer look. Then he turned back. He nodded towards Lei Xiaoluo.
"Five million." Huang Yuchu stretched out five fingers and shouted.
From the green light emanating from the first flashlight, it is certain that there is a piece of jade no less than emerald. Even if it is only as big as a winter date, its weight will be about fifty carats.
A one-carat emerald is already worth tens of thousands. Even for the raw materials, the purchase price is at least 150,000. If there is extension inside, even if it is a very small piece, the total value is probably worth at least 10 million.
No wonder Huang Yuchu directly shouted out a high price of five million. He was sure to make a profit without losing any money.
"Teacher Song, you must have made a mistake." Zheng Jiajun almost regretted it. He should have bought this rough stone just now. But instead of doing that, he stupidly helped Lei Xiaoluo cut the price of 150,000 yuan. He was in a huge loss.
"Master Zheng, emeralds can be found in cotton jade. Who would have dared to think about it? Besides, Professor Chen also said that it's not worth it." Song Dexin felt that he was about to die unjustly. This chance can be said to be one in a million.
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