In an instant, the crowd, originally immersed in the jade, burst open like popcorn.
"Imperial jade?"
"It really is imperial jade!"
"I never thought Iâd see top-quality jade in my lifetime. I can die without regrets now! Die without regrets!"
Imperial jade, with a true green, deep hue, akin to emeralds, gives off a bluish tint in the green but doesnât deviate from the color. Imperial green is the best color in jadeite, the highest valued green, also called "emerald green," giving a sense of noble beauty. Imperial green refers to a unique color, very green, so green it seems to drip like oil.
So this is the legendary imperial jade! Lin Wan thought to herself as she listened to the crowdâs discussions.
Looking at Han Yi, his nervous hands were sweating, and so were Han Yiâs.
Lin Wan thought secretly that with such a good piece of jade, they must have made a fortune.
Did they really become rich overnight?
"One hundred fifty thousand!" Just as Lin Wan and Han Yi were still immersed in their joy, someone couldnât wait to make an offer. After speaking, seeing everyone looking at him, his old face suddenly turned red, realizing he was too impatient. But there was no other way; after all, this was a rare piece of top-quality jade!
He hurriedly asked Han Yi, who hadnât spoken yet: "Young brother, Iâm the manager of Jici Jewelry. May I ask if you are selling this piece of jade?"
"Of course." What would they keep it for if not selling? Selling it could open the clothing factory for his wife.
"So, do you think one hundred fifty thousand is okay?" His tone was extremely cautious.
The couple didnât understand the market price in this business. However, one hundred fifty thousand was already an astronomical amount to them, enough for her to sell clothes for several years, let alone resisting Han Yiâs salary that could last for decades. Just as Han Yi was about to respond, a high-handed voice interrupted himâit was Old Ugly, "Two hundred thousand, no money and you still want top-quality jade."
The words made the managerâs face turn livid, yet he had to bear it because this ugly man was not easy to provoke. This person had always been ruthless, resorting to any means necessary, and as just an employee, he really couldnât afford to offend him. Despite his frustration, he had to swallow his pride.
Seeing the Jici Jewelry manager sensibly withdrawing from the competition, Old Ugly smiled with satisfaction, considering himself suave as he smiled at Han Yi and Lin Wan. "One hundred fifty thousand, how about it?" "But..." Lin Wan and Han Yi didnât like this guy, but they couldnât resist money either. Just as they were about to speak, someone interrupted them again.
"Two hundred thousand." It was the young boy speaking. Seeing such a rare piece of top-quality jade, everyone wanted to own it, and he was no saint. With this piece of jade, he could surely boost his familyâs jewelry company to a higher level, hence the scene just now.
"Yang again, itâs you!" Old Ugly saw it was this young kid again, and his anger rose once more.
Seeing the young kid remain unmoved, smiling like a devil, the people around couldnât help but sigh: The difference is clear!
Lin Wan understood at this moment that this kid was probably a rich second generation, whose family was wealthy, so money shouldnât be a problem.
Han Yi looked at the two, realizing his piece of jade probably had more room to rise.
Sure enough, listening to the whispers in the crowd, he learned these two had always been rivals in the business world, and Old Ugly, despite his years, couldnât compete with a mere teenager from the Yang family. Naturally, Old Ugly wasnât willing to back down. "Two... twelve hundred thousand."
Old Uglyâs words only made those present despise him. Damn, he acted all arrogant earlier like he was the richest, but when the Old Yang Family added one hundred thousand, he only added ten thousand.
"Two hundred fifty thousand," the young boy continued raising the bid.
Since he had already lost face, the ugly man continued stubbornly like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, "Two hundred sixty thousand."
"Three hundred thousand" barely after Old Ugly finished speaking, the young boy raised the bid again.
Ultimately, Old Ugly couldnât compete with the Yang family, and this piece of jade was taken by the Yang Familyâs young grandson for five hundred thousand.
At this moment, Lin Wan and Han Yi were dumbfounded. Five hundred thousand. Five hundred thousand. They originally came here just to browse and gain some knowledge. Who could have thought a pie would fall from the sky, hitting them both so dizzy?
"Two elder brother and sister. Thereâs a savings bank up ahead. I can wire the money to your bankbook. Itâs also for your good; getting such a sum for nothing draws attention," the young boy surnamed Yang calmly walked up to them, as if he had seen such scenes many times and was used to it. "Thank you, we have a bankbook," luckily, Lin Wan kept all precious items with her, carrying a small backpack. Dare not leave it at the hotel for fear of thieves.
"Okay, should we go to the savings bank then?"
There is one nearby, set up specifically for the market people.
Han Yi nodded, and after paying the stone opening fee, the two followed the young boy under othersâ envious and jealous gazes. When passing by the old man selling brush holders, Lin Wan directly bought both brush holders grandly without bargaining a single cent.
"Little girl, this time you bought well, itâll earn you money in the future."
"Sir, stop teasing me, I just thought they looked good, bought to use as decoration. Donât worry, Iâll be the sucker this time."
"Hmph, donât appreciate good stuff, these are genuine," the old man counted the money, stuffed it into his pocket, angry at himself.
Han Yi chuckled, carrying the two brush holders, and went to a nearby savings bank with Lin Wan.
Since wiring money took some time, the young kid didnât have to handle it himself, letting two subordinates manage it. The savings bank even had dedicated staff to serve them.
"Brother, you have a good eye. Whenever you have good ones available again, sell them to me," the young kid was quite good at doing business.
His words made Han Yi smile, "We just happened to come by, randomly picked two stones, and unexpectedly struck it lucky."
"Wow, brother, your good fortune is not bad; this sum is enough for two generations of food and drink back home,"
Listening to the Yang Familyâs kid, Lin Wan couldnât help but feel uncomfortable. This kid was too straightforward.
"However, I see Brother and Sister are lucky. If you ever play again, remember to look for me at Yang Family Baoshi Jewelry Store when you find good goods. Iâm Yang Kui Bao. Our family has been in the jewelry business for generations, even have stores overseas."
"Of course, of course,"
"Brother and sister, may I know your names and where youâre from?"
"Han Yi, my wife Lin Wan, from C city," Han Yi casually mentioned a place, with caution in mind.
"Brother Han and Sister Lin, nice to meet you,"
So fifty hundred thousand were deposited into Lin Wanâs account, and Lin Wan counted the zeros behind several times. After delivering the goods, Han Yi bid farewell to the Yang Familyâs kid and quickly led Lin Wan towards a busy street.
"Ai Yi, why are we walking so fast?" Lin Wan, with a smile, hadnât yet calmed her excitement. She estimated that for at least a month, no, two months, she would wake up laughing.
Han Yi held her tightly and whispered, "There are a few people following us."
"Ah," Lin Wan exclaimed, quickly stopping herself. Han Yi blocked her head with his hand, preventing her from looking back.
Seeing Han Yiâs cautious appearance, Lin Wanâs initial excitement and thrill have utterly vanished.
"What should we do?"
"Donât be afraid, theyâre just a few punks. I can handle them. Stay close to me."
"Okay," Lin Wan clutched her small bag and two brush holders tightly as she quickly followed Han Yi into a dead-end alley.
Han Yi placed Lin Wan behind him. As soon as they entered, three burly men with wooden sticks appeared behind them.
"Brothers, be sensible and leave your belongings," one of the rugged men leading the group pointed at Lin Wanâs bag.
Lin Wan nervously guarded her bag. It was a time when there was no such thing as manually inputting through a password device, all withdrawals were without a password, done by passbook.
Han Yi cautiously warned them, "I advise you all, donât mess with me, or else itâs you whoâll regret it."
"Heh, havenât you heard, in Shanghai, who doesnât know my name, Big Fatty, who kills without blinking? You outsiders, whoever I catch is unlucky. Today, unfortunately, youâve been targeted by me, Big Fatty," he said, throwing his stick to the ground, pulling out a dagger from his waist, blowing on the blade that shimmered with light, trying to scare them, "Get smart, hand over your stuff obediently, and I wonât harm your life. Otherwise, you see this knife; itâs seen plenty of blood."
Looking at Big Fattyâs theatrics, Han Yi suddenly relaxed his body, curling his lips into a smile.
"Sorry, I happen to be that person without sensibility, what now, you want me to see blood?"
"Seeing blood is a small matter, losing a life, and by then, the money has to be mine too."