Chapter 163: Add a Zero
Chapter 163: Add a Zero
What surprised Gao Jing wasn’t the fancy submerged wood-and-stone native fish tank.
It was the two women sitting on the rosewood sofa beside it.
One was enchantingly alluring, the other extraordinarily clear and beautiful, undoubtedly the most dazzling figures in the entire hall.
The first was a young girl of about eighteen or nineteen, with an extremely hot and impressive figure that even a thick down jacket couldn’t hide.
The other fell slightly short in figure compared to the girl.
But her face was more beautiful, and her presence was more outstanding.
In his entire real life, Gao Jing had never seen a woman more beautiful than her!
The key point was, Gao Jing recognized her.
She was the same “rich and beautiful” young lady he’d encountered in the elevator when he quit and left the company!
Gao Jing had heard from Zhang Hongyuan.
After he left, this newly arrived Miss Su began cleaning up the company.
Strict, ruthless, and brutal, she made heads roll left and right.
Liang Xiang was taken away by financial investigators, his idiot cousin booted out, and Qiao Luoluo met a bad end too!
The entire top management was purged by her, leaving the whole company in constant crying and arguing.
In their circle, people gave her the nickname: Jade-faced Shura!
Although this Miss Su had nothing to do with Gao Jing, she had indirectly avenged him.
Gao Jing never expected to run into her again here today.
He couldn’t help but look one more time.
His eyes just happened to meet those of the Jade-faced Shura, Miss Su.
She looked at him as if he were a complete stranger, barely glancing before looking away.
However, the charming young girl was observing Gao Jing with curious eyes.
Opposite the two women, three young men and two middle-aged men were either standing or sitting.
Gao Jing calmly withdrew his gaze.
The attendant who brought him over spoke softly to a refined middle-aged man: “Boss.”
The man in his forties nodded.
Acknowledging his presence.
Gao Jing immediately took two steps forward, extending his hand: “Hello, Mr. Qi. I’m Gao Jing.”
“Hello.”
Qi Yutang shook Gao Jing’s hand and smiled. “Zhiyong has already mentioned you. Since you’re his friend, I’ll do an appraisal for you free of charge. Where’s the item?”
“Thank you.”
Gao Jing hesitated for a moment. “Is it convenient to look at it now?”
Qi Yutang understood his meaning and smiled. “No problem. All who come are guests.”
Seeing the other man wasn’t bothered, Gao Jing took out a piece of Seven-Colored Stone he had prepared earlier.
The piece was about the size of an adult’s fist, dark green rocky skin partially encasing beautiful, crystal-clear blue jade.
He had picked it up off the ground outside the Mine Cave in Mu Teng Village.
“Huh?”
As Qi Yutang took the stone, his eyebrows immediately knitted into deep lines.
He carried the Seven-Colored Stone over to a desk nearby, placing it under a lamp to examine closely. He then used a high-powered flashlight to shine light from different angles. Finally, he brought out a specific testing device.
While Qi Yutang was appraising and testing the Seven-Colored Stone, everyone watched quietly, the hall very silent.
Several minutes later, Qi Yutang let out a long breath.
He said to Gao Jing, “High-Ice Blue Jade. Excellent quality. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen blue water material with color this pure.”
So it was indeed Jade!
Joy surged within Gao Jing.
Thinking of the hundreds of rough stones still at Ten-Mile Slope, and that Mine Cave belonging to him…
He felt like he was about to become the richest man in the world!
Jade was mainly mined in Southern Myanmar and had always been precious.
Especially in recent years, as resources in major Southern Myanmar mines neared exhaustion, prices for high-end jade had soared.
Though, like Red Sandalwood, there was some market hype involved.
But he had undoubtedly gained a vast new source of wealth! Truly cause for celebration!
Qi Yutang, however, wore a look of regret. “Whoever did this was such a waste. They broke it off roughly. Look at all the cracks!”
With his sharp eye and experience.
He could easily tell this Blue Jade had been forcibly broken off from a large chunk of material.
The rough handling caused many unnatural cracks.
Greatly reducing its value!
Seeing it pained Qi Yutang’s heart.
His words carried a hint of displeasure.
Gao Jing felt helpless too.
The Giants mined Seven-Colored Stones exactly like this: roughly and simplistically.
They dug out rough stone from the Mine Cave, then smashed it open with rocks, selecting only parts rich in Spiritual Energy.
Most of the rough stones were shattered and discarded as trash.
This piece appraised as High-Ice Blue Jade was just one such piece of wastage.
And it was an extremely tiny fragment!
Gao Jing couldn’t help but ask: “Mr. Qi, one more thing. How much is this jade worth?”
Qi Yutang pondered for a moment before answering. “This counts as clear material now. After removing the cracked parts, not much good jade is left… around three to four million yuan. Could make a beautiful full set of blue water pendants, earrings, brooches, and rings.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Miss Su and the charming girl exchanged a glance.
Gao Jing understood. “Got it. Thank you for your trouble.”
“No trouble.”
Qi Yutang handed the Jade back to Gao Jing. “If you have any other good material in the future, you can always come find me for a look.”
Gao Jing was grateful. “Thank you.”
With the expert’s appraisal and valuation, he now had a clear idea.
“Sir.”
Just as Gao Jing was ready to say goodbye and leave, a distinguished-looking young man suddenly stood up and asked, “Would you consider transferring this piece of Blue Jade material?”
Huh?
Gao Jing stopped and turned his head to look at Qi Yutang.
He didn’t know much about jadeite, but he understood business customs, so he didn’t engage with the other’s offer.
Qi Yutang smiled, showing he didn’t mind, and let Gao Jing decide for himself.
Gao Jing nodded and countered, “I could transfer it. What’s your offer?”
Fine jadeite couldn’t feed or clothe anyone.
He’d already considered selling it.
The young man in Armani glanced at Gao Jing and declared, “I’ll give you 3.8 million.”
His tone was confident, tinged with condescension.
It seemed he was certain Gao Jing wouldn’t refuse.
Earlier, Qi Yutang estimated three to four million, so 3.8 million seemed fair.
Yet Gao Jing disliked his attitude.
He shook his head. “Too low.”
The Armani man frowned. “Name your price, then.”
His gaze now held a warning, like Don’t be ungrateful.
This man was clearly used to bossing others around.
He couldn’t stand rejection.
Gao Jing replied calmly, “Add a zero.”
38 million!
Gasps filled the hall. Even Miss Su stared at Gao Jing in shock.
Had Gao Jing asked for four or five million, it’d make sense—the piece was fine, and sellers often overvalue.
But adding a zero? Ridiculous!
Outrageous didn’t even cover it!
The Armani man’s face darkened. “Friend, I’m serious here. Aren’t you going too far?”
His companions glared at Gao Jing.
Qi Yutang stayed silent.
He disliked the Armani man’s manner but felt Gao Jing went overboard.
Besides, he’d set the rough stone’s value.
Gao Jing’s demand felt like a slap in his face.
So he stayed neutral.
Gao Jing smiled. “No deal, but no hard feelings. If it’s too pricey, forget it.”
“No!”
The Armani man blocked his path, temper flaring. “Explain your price, or you’re not leaving!”
He wanted the blue jade to impress his lady.
Now Gao Jing made him look like a fool in public.
Unthinkable!
Gao Jing looked at Qi Yutang—the owner of Qi Bao Zhai.
Qi Yutang sighed and waved. “Mr. Gao, we’ll meet again someday.”
The Armani man’s face twisted with rage.
He seemed ready to explode but held back—perhaps remembering something.
“Well, you wanted an explanation.”
Unexpectedly, Gao Jing stayed. “I’ll tell you why I added a zero.”
Qi Yutang had tried to help.
If Gao Jing caused trouble then walked away, that wouldn’t be right.
Under everyone’s gaze, Gao Jing walked to the three-meter-long raw stone vat.
He dropped the jade worth millions into the water!
Bubbles rose as the high-ice-grade blue jade sank fast,
landing on pebbles lining the vat’s bottom.
This baffled everyone present.
Nobody grasped his game.
But the next moment—
Magic suddenly unfolded!