Chapter 42: Big Surge

 The atmosphere was a bit tense. Fat Pig Zhu stood up, confronting Qian Guang. In a show of bravery and ruthlessness, no one was his match. He was just that tough, tougher than anyone else.

 Qian Guang's face looked very bad. He looked at Fat Pig Zhu and said, "Ten million..."

 This sentence shocked everyone, including Malan. She looked at Qian Guang and said, "Qian Guang, don't be stubborn. Ten million is not a small amount. This material might not even be profitable. Why spend ten million on a bomb?"Give Seventh Master some face, stop arguing.

 Fat Pig Zhu said coldly, "Qian Guang, you have some guts. Today, no one is allowed to speak. I want to see how this kid spent ten million to buy this stone."

 Qian Guang pinched his nose, said nothing, and Qian Laowu said, "Damn it, see clearly, my boss isn't short on money."

 Sha Qiang walked over, slapped Qian Laowu hard on the head, and said, "Big Brother is talking, what the hell are you butting in for?"

 This time, Qian Lao Wu got so angry that he directly took out a dagger to stab Sha Qiang, but was held back by Zhuzi. Everyone's faces turned grim.

 "Qian Guang, this bastard born of a whore is really fucking arrogant, huh? You want to fight, right? Tell me, right? If you want to fight, Fat Pig Zhu will accompany you. If I don't beat you out of Ruili, then Fat Pig Zhu is just a fucking pig." Fat Pig Zhu said arrogantly.

 Qian Laowu was very angry, but he was quickly silenced by Qian Guang's glare. Zhuzi soon pulled him out. Qian Guang said, "I'm here to gamble on stones. This is Boss Wei's shop. I'm giving Boss Wei face. If you want to fight, I'm not afraid of anyone."

 After Qian Guang finished speaking, Fat Pig Zhu burst into laughter, and the sound of that mockery was grating to the ears.

 Qian Guang handed the card to Boss Wei and said, "This stone, I want it for ten million. Even if it means going bankrupt, I trust my brother's word. He said it's real, he said it's valuable, so I'm betting on it."

 This sentence makes me feel a bit passionate, really. No matter if Qian Guang is just putting on a show or has some ulterior motive, this sentence warms my heart and shows me Qian Guang's determination.

 Malan didn't say anything to Fat Pig Zhu, but sat on the side and watched. Boss Wei took the card to pay for the order. I stood on the side, feeling nervous. If we lost, it wouldn't just be Qian Guang losing face; my status in their eyes would also be diminished. However, this piece of material couldn't possibly be a loss; the question was whether we could gamble it out to be worth ten million. Boss Wei was helping me; the materials he brought out were all

 Among these people, the smartest one is Boss Wei! Although he brought a lot of good stuff to help me, he still made the money, and he still earned the favors.

 After everything was settled, Boss Wei asked the master to come and cut the materials, but Qian Guang said it wasn't necessary because he had a dedicated person for cutting materials, and that was Wang Gui.

 Soon, Wang Gui was called up. I knew Qian Guang's intention; he wanted Wang Gui to take the stage more often, to train him. This was something I was happy to see.

 Wang Gui didn't say much, but instead sat in front of the cutting machine, took the stone over, carefully examined the window, and said, "The color of the window isn't very good, but if this red sandstone material can be polished, there's still a chance for a big win. Fei Ge, how should we cut it?"

 The cut of Moxisha's material is more reliable than opening a window; opening a window can sometimes lead inexperienced players to overestimate.Generally, a deep gray擦口 (scratch) on a moss agate can indicate that it is close to the ice type. A black擦口 suggests it is around high ice. This is the method for judging the擦口, which is also known as the window. However, this method does not apply to cut pieces.

 This is also the reason why Boss Wei dared to make a cut but didn't continue.

 I said, "Cut it at the window."

 Wang Gui looked at me, a bit surprised, and said, "If we start cutting from the window, wouldn't that mean cutting off the bracelet's position?"

 I said, "The cross-sectional area of the stone is enough for two pairs of bangles. This circle is just a safety measure. I bet this piece is solid; I just want to see if there's any color inside. If it's solid, it doesn't matter where it's cut from."

 Wang Gui looked at me in surprise and said, "Fei Ge, are you that confident?"

 I smiled and said, "You must be confident."

 Qian Guang clapped for me, but didn't say a word. I looked at Qian Guang; his forehead was covered in beads of sweat. I knew he was nervous. Ten million, this isn't just empty talk; it's real money bought with real gold and silver. I don't know exactly how much money Qian Guang has, but this ten million is definitely not a small amount, so I have to win this bet.

 I took a deep breath and said, "Tch..."

 Wang Gui didn't ask any questions but instead placed the stone on the cutter and made a cut right in the middle. The cutter made a buzzing sound as it rubbed against the stone. My breathing became tense, and I felt beads of sweat running down my neck. I was nervous but even more excited, my heart pounding wildly.

 As long as there is color inside, even if it's not high-quality color, as long as it's better than light green, even if it's just spring color, this piece can break even.

 I stared intently at the material. At that moment, I saw Malan also stand up and walk over. Her expression had rarely turned serious, while Fat Pig Zhu sat there confidently. However, when I noticed that Shiqiang was missing, my heart tightened. What were they planning to do?

 Fat Pig Zhu would never let himself be taken advantage of so easily. When I saw that Sha Qiang was missing, I immediately knew something was off. But right now, I'm most worried about the materials, so I don't have time to think about anything else.

 Suddenly, the cutting machine made a finishing sound, followed by a hollow clang. I knew the material had been cut. I felt extremely nervous and couldn't wait to go to the material. I picked it up and opened it to take a look.

 "Damn, it's really fucking Yang Green..."

 My words were shocking, and even I found them unbelievable after saying them. Boss Wei hurried over, holding the material. He examined it carefully for a while, then sprayed some solution on the cut surface of the stone to clear away the debris. After that, his face lit up with excitement, and he said, "What great luck! There's actually more than five centimeters of material with yang green in the center of this two-inch piece. Haha, you really are bold to cut it like this. If it

 When I heard Boss Wei's words, I let out a big sigh of relief, but my heart was still pounding. I wanted to take one more gamble. This piece of jade only had a greenish hue at the cut. If we split it open and the green hue extended inside, then this piece would be worth a fortune.

 "What do you mean? What are you saying? Is it really yang green? Is it the same green as the bracelet I mentioned?"That's not right, there's a bit of yellow in here."Don't lie to me!" Maran said, a bit surprised.

 I watched her look at the material, completely not understanding, but she seemed very excited. I said, "Look at the color of the cut, a bright green with a hint of yellow. Because of that yellowish tone, it has a vibrant, lively feel, so it's called 'yang green.'"

 Malan looked at me and said, "If we win this bet, how much can we sell it for?"

 Boss Wei said, "Yang green belongs to the top four grades, and this piece is from the Moxisha material with ice-grade quality. At the last Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong, a pair of Yang green bangles sold for 24 million, but that piece was of glass-grade quality. This one is a bit lower, so it might be worth half the price. However, it can make three pairs of bangles, so it's still a material worth at least 30 million."

 "Thirty million? Is it really thirty million?" Ma Lan asked, somewhat incredulously.

 I swallowed, didn't say anything, and Boss Wei nodded. Seeing his expression, I was also very excited. It was probably because he hadn't won a bet in a long time, which is why he was so happy.

 The mood of winning a bet on jadeite is contagious; when you win, it lifts everyone's spirits.

 "Oh my, this is so amazing! Ten million exchanged for thirty million, it's truly incredible," Malan said in disbelief.

 Boss Wei said, "It still depends on your guts. If you win the 10 million bet, then you win. But what if you lose the bet?"Not many people have the guts to bet on this.

 I watched Maran's eyes, which suddenly shifted from excitement to greed. She clutched the material, unable to let it go. I looked at Qian Guang; he took the material back and said, "Boss Wei, do you want this piece?"

 Boss Wei said, "Of course, but we still have to gamble..."

 His words surprised both Qian Guang and Ma Lan a bit. I said, "Boss Wei is right. This piece only has a greenish hue on the cut surface. Although it has appreciated, to sell it, we have to take a gamble. Unless you're willing to sell it for fifteen million, we have to gamble on this cut. If it appreciates, we win fifteen million. If it doesn't, we can only break even."

 Qian Guang thought for a moment and said, "Either way, I won't lose money, right?"

 I nodded, that's probably how it is. This gamble is about human nature. Everyone wants to aim high, but not everyone has the courage to make that decision.

 Qian Guang said, "Alright, let's have another round."

 Boss Wei listened and said, "Brother Guang is very bold."

 I took the stone and handed the material to Wang Gui, saying, "Cut it vertically, let the green color in, and the material will double."

 Wang Gui held the material, lit a cigarette, pondered carefully for a moment, and then made a cut five centimeters down from the top edge. This cut was very precise because there was already a base color. He considered cutting in areas where more bangles could be produced. If the color of the material really penetrated, then cutting it this way would at least allow for the production of more bangles. One must say, Wang Gui is indeed a meticulous person.

 The cutting machine was still grinding the material, and I watched as sparks kept flying out. I swallowed hard; this cut was about to witness the birth of thirty million worth of material. It was also my first time betting on such a large amount. I was very excited, not nervous, just excited.

 Buzz buzz...

 The fabric was being cut little by little, Wang Gui was very steady, a layer of sweat forming on his forehead, everyone was watching, everyone was waiting...

 Time passed little by little, and suddenly, I saw the material being cut in half. Wang Gui took the cut piece down, and when I looked at the material underneath, my eyes widened, and my heart raced violently.

 "It's gone up... really up..."