Chapter 24: Excited Protagonist—Let the Storm Rage On!
"Even though these investment opportunities seem promising, the returns are just too slow!"
Lin Beifan sighed. "Even in the fastest-growing industries, it would still take over a year to see profits. I can't wait that long! I need something that brings in big money fast!"
Liu Rumei rolled her eyes. "At this rate, you might as well buy a lottery ticket!"
She was joking, but to her surprise, Lin Beifan responded seriously.
"Lottery winnings aren't even worth it! Even if you hit the jackpot, you only get 5 million. And if you don't win, you lose everything. Not worth the investment!"
The lottery regulations in this world were different—each draw had a fixed prize pool of 5 million yuan.
No matter how many winners there were, they all had to split the same 5 million.
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Lin Beifan looked at the two beside him. "Do either of you have better suggestions?"
Liu Rumei thought for a moment. "How about… gambling on jade stones?"
"Gambling on stones?"
Ye Xingchen spoke up hesitantly, "Actually, it's the jadeite trade."
"Jadeite mining is unpredictable because the stones are covered in a layer of weathered skin. No one knows their value until they're cut open."
"Since this industry is so uncertain, it's called 'stone gambling.' I've heard that many people have struck it rich this way!"
Lin Beifan's eyes lit up. "That sounds interesting! Let's go try it!"
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Half an hour later, they arrived at the entrance of a jade stone market.
Liu Rumei turned to Lin Beifan with a serious expression. "Are you seriously planning to gamble on stones?"
Lin Beifan responded as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. "Of course! Otherwise, why would we be here?"
Liu Rumei frowned. "This industry is way too risky! One good bet and you're rich, one bad bet and you lose everything! You have zero experience in this field, so I strongly oppose it!"
Lin Beifan chuckled. "What investment doesn't come with risk? Even stocks can hit rock bottom!"
Liu Rumei crossed her arms. "I was entrusted by your parents to oversee your spending. I have the authority to review and veto any financial decision you make!"
She warned coldly, "I'll allow a maximum investment of 5 million. If you lose it all, you're going home!"
Lin Beifan shrugged. "Only 5 million? That's too little. How about we raise it to 10 million?"
Liu Rumei scoffed. "Dream on! If you lose, you're done!"
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With that settled, the three entered the stone gambling market.
After asking around, they found an experienced stone-cutting master, Old Wang, to help select raw jade stones.
Ye Xingchen silently followed behind, his expression unreadable.
But in his heart, he was beyond thrilled.
In his previous life, Lin Beifan had never gambled on stones. He had no skills or experience whatsoever.
The fact that he hired an expert to help pick stones proved it.
But even if he had experience, it wouldn't matter!
Because this game depended on pure luck!
Without luck, even the most experienced gamblers would fail!
If it were truly a guaranteed moneymaker, those professional stone gamblers would have all been billionaires by now!
The more Ye Xingchen thought about Lin Beifan's inevitable loss, the happier he became.
"This is just a warm-up!" Ye Xingchen clenched his fists. "Soon, I'll make you pay back everything with interest!"
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At that moment, Master Wang had already selected a few promising stones.
"Based on my experience, these rough stones have a relatively high chance of containing jadeite. But ultimately, the decision is yours. I can only advise you up to this point."
"Alright! Thank you, Master Wang!"
Lin Beifan handed over a sum of money as a token of appreciation.
Then, staring at the pile of uncut stones, he silently made a wish.
"I wish… the price of the stones I choose will increase by 100 times!"
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Ding! Wish failed—violates the laws of reality!
Lin Beifan frowned.
"What about 90 times?"
Ding! Wish failed—violates the laws of reality!
He kept lowering his expectations…
Until he reached 20 times.
Ding! Wish granted!
Lin Beifan's lips curled into a mysterious smile.
He pointed to the biggest and most expensive stone. "Boss, I want this one!"
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The shop owner looked surprised. "This stone is priced at 4 million yuan. Are you sure?"
Liu Rumei quickly interjected, "Lin Beifan, think carefully. You might want to start with a smaller stone!"
Lin Beifan waved her off confidently. "No need to think! I want this one!"
The boss grinned from ear to ear. "Alright! Once the transfer is complete, the stone is yours! We also offer free on-site cutting!"
"Great! Cut it here!"
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With the payment completed, both the shop owner and Lin Beifan looked pleased.
But the happiest person of all… was Ye Xingchen!
His entire body was trembling with excitement.
Yes! Do it! Cut it open! Lose all your money!
He could already see Lin Beifan's face twist in frustration!
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His chest swelled with excitement.
His body trembled with anticipation!
He could barely contain himself from bursting into laughter!
"Yes! Let the storm rage on! The bigger, the better!"