Chapter 201
"Did... Did it really strike green?"
"You must be seeing things, right? A few of us studied that stone. It’s clearly just a piece of scrap from the edge of an old mine."
"Honestly, when I looked at it, I didn’t think it came from an old mine at all. Look at that color, the texture, the dirt still on it... it didn’t look like the real deal in the slightest."
"Maybe when the machine was cutting, it smeared some green algae from the outer dirt onto the surface. That’s why it looks green, right?"
"No, it’s the green of real jade."
The crowd found it hard to believe, and they all tried to refute the conclusion based on their experience.
But as the exposed cut surface grew larger and the streak of green became clearer, the sliver of hope they clung to was instantly shattered into dust!
CLACK!
Soon, the entire section Chenyang had marked was cut off.
After washing away the dust with water, a translucent green was immediately revealed.
At that moment, not only was the crowd shocked and stunned, but a complex expression also appeared on An An’s pretty face.
It was a mix of shock, disbelief, and the embarrassment of having completely misjudged it.
She held up the stone, examined it carefully against the light, and then murmured, "How is this possible? Not only did it strike green, but there are no cracks or impurities inside. More importantly, judging from what we can see now, this piece of jade might actually be quite large!"
Liu Yun also picked up the stone, a look of surprise on her face. "We really got it wrong! It looked so ordinary, yet it was hiding such a clear and translucent piece of jade. Just based on the quality we can see now, it could probably be considered high-grade, right?"
"More than that! It might not be top-tier, but it’s definitely much better than a lot of other high-grade pieces."
As she spoke, the way An An looked at Chenyang changed completely, and her tone became much softer. "Hey handsome, how did you know there was jade inside this stone?"
At this, everyone else turned to look at him as well.
They had all studied this stone, and from both a professional and experiential standpoint, they had all concluded it was worthless rock.
So, they were all curious as to what method Chenyang, who had turned trash into treasure, had used to make his discovery.
Chenyang smiled and said, "If I told you I found it based on intuition, would you believe me?"
An An shook her head. "Intuition might tell you there’s jade inside, but it definitely wouldn’t let you guess its exact position.
I watched carefully while I was cutting. The line you drew perfectly avoided the jade. If it had been off by even a single millimeter, the jade would have been damaged.
So you must have some special technique, or you know a method of identification that we don’t."
Chenyang put on a mysterious air. "I do have a unique method, but I’m sorry, it’s a personal secret. I’m afraid I can’t tell everyone."
Hearing this, the crowd looked a little disappointed.
But at the same time, they understood.
Stone gambling relies on luck, but there are also skills and methods involved.
And every one of those skills and methods is basically proven through repeated trial and error, not to mention significant financial investment.
Furthermore, it’s something you’d plan to use to make a fortune.
No one would just casually share something that important with others.
Realizing this, An An said apologetically, "Sorry, that was presumptuous of me."
Chenyang waved his hand. "Can we talk about the price now?"
"One moment, please."
An An returned his smile, then turned to the crowd and said, "Alright everyone, that’s all for today. Time to disperse."
Although everyone was curious about the high price it would ultimately fetch and deeply envious of Chenyang, they also knew that unless the owner chose to disclose it, they wouldn’t easily find out.
The rules of the trade were one thing, but everyone also understood the principle of not flashing one’s wealth.
After the crowd gradually dispersed, An An invited Chenyang and Liu Yun into the shop and closed the door.
Seeing her serious demeanor, Chenyang’s expression also grew solemn. Hoping to make a bit more money, he started whispering to Liu Yun, asking about the price of jade.
Just as the two of them were talking, An An suddenly walked over.
"Handsome."
"What is it?"
"I’ll let you have a few more touches... if you’ll share a little of your jade-spotting technique with me? You don’t have to tell me everything, just a tiny bit will do..."