Chapter 28: What Did I Do Wrong to Deserve This?!

And just like that, the classic scene played out once again.

"I'll pay 3 million!"

"You want this stone for 3 million? I'll bid 4 million!"

"I'll give 5 million!"

…

Ye Xingchen watched as the price skyrocketed, his face turning green with frustration, his teeth grinding in fury.

Damn it! Why did it turn out like this again?!

Wasn't everyone convinced this stone was worthless? So why did it produce jade?!

What kind of twisted logic is this?!

Still, he consoled himself.

It's fine. This was just a fluke. The next cut... the next cut will definitely be a bust!

The highest bid so far is only 5 million, meaning Lin Beifan is still at a 4 million loss!

I refuse to believe his luck will hold out!

Under Lin Beifan's direction, the stone cutter made another precise cut.

Another flash of vivid green appeared.

A dazzling, flawless shade of jade!

"It's still glass jade! So beautiful!"

"I bid 6 million!"

"I'll give 7 million!"

"Don't try to outbid me—I'll pay 8 million!"

…

Ye Xingchen: "Pfft!"

He roared internally.

Why did the price go up again?!

This is obviously a worthless rock!

Why the hell are they fighting over it?!

Clutching his chest, Ye Xingchen told himself, It's fine. Lin Beifan is still down by a million. Losses and gains fluctuate—it's all normal! The next cut will definitely ruin everything!

There's no way this thing will keep producing jade!

At Lin Beifan's signal, the stone cutter continued.

Another slice.

Another brilliant green!

Another pure glass jade!

"Excellent quality jade! I'll pay 10 million!"

"I bid 12 million!"

"I'll give 15 million!"

…

The bidding war escalated, quickly pushing the price to 20 million!

With that, Lin Beifan had not only avoided a loss but had actually doubled his investment!

A 100% profit margin!

Ye Xingchen: "Pfft!"

Liu Rumei gripped Lin Beifan's hand excitedly. "The price has hit 20 million! We've doubled our investment! Let's sell now and secure our 10 million profit!"

Lin Beifan remained calm. "No rush. I think the price can go higher. Keep cutting!"

And so, the cutter continued.

Unsurprisingly, more green emerged.

"25 million!"

"30 million!"

…

Ye Xingchen's face turned pale, his expression twisted as if he'd just lost a loved one.

In desperation, he clasped his hands together and prayed fervently.

God, Buddha, Jade Emperor, Almighty Heavens… I beg you! Stop this madness!

He's a bad person! How can a bad person keep getting rewarded like this?!

Please, let him fail!

If you grant my wish, I'll sacrifice chickens, ducks, anything you want!

But reality does not bend to one's will.

With each cut, the price soared higher and higher, finally surpassing 90 million!

Even more expensive than the last stone!

Ye Xingchen was in complete shock!

Why?!

Why is this happening again?!

I just wanted to make him lose a bit of money—why is that such an impossible wish?!

What did I do wrong to deserve this?!

Finally, the stone was completely cut open.

A massive, flawless emerald lay before everyone's eyes.

The jade was so translucent that one could see the silhouette of their fingers through it—as if it were merely a sheet of green glass.

When illuminated with a flashlight, it emitted a mesmerizing green fluorescence.

It was breathtaking!

A jade expert trembled with excitement. "This is... top-tier imperial glass jade! A piece of this size and perfection is truly one of a kind! I've never seen anything like it!"

The surrounding crowd nodded enthusiastically in agreement.

Still clinging to his last shred of hope, Ye Xingchen asked through clenched teeth, "How much... is this stone worth?"

The expert's eyes gleamed as he raised two fingers.

"At least... 200 million!"

Ye Xingchen: "Pfft!"

Another expert scoffed. "Only 200 million? Are you blind? This is imperial glass jade—the highest quality jade in existence! The true 'jade among jade'! At the very least, it's worth 250 million!"

Ye Xingchen: "Pfft!"

A third expert interjected. "Look carefully! This is a 200-kilogram block of flawless imperial jade! It's one of a kind and holds immense collectible value! I say 300 million is more appropriate!"

Ye Xingchen: "Pfft!"

Another person spoke up, "Even 300 million is too low! If this jade is handed to a master craftsman for carving, it will become a legendary treasure! I estimate its value at 360 million!"

Ye Xingchen: "Pfft!"

…

With every new bid, the price skyrocketed, eventually reaching an unbelievable 400 million!

A sky-high price!

Ye Xingchen nearly fainted on the spot.