Uncut jade was worthless. But there were exceptions, and this small green jade bead was one of them.
"Imperial green treasure!"
Yu Boyan picked it up and stomped his foot in shock.
"What a pity, what a pity that the surface is ruined."
The jade bead was perfectly round to begin with. Now that the surface was ruined, the whole thing became uneven.
Yu Boyan said, "The quality of this jade, if not for the surface being ruined, would be worth at least ten million!"
"Ten million!"
Bai Jiesheng stood up in shock.
Boss Wei rushed over and took the jade bead from Yu Boyan's hand. His eyes were filled with doubt.
This doesn't make sense. The Wei clan's appraiser master is stronger than Boyan and Zhang Jingshen. How could he have left such a high quality material behind after the selection? "
"So that's how it is!"
Yu Boyan picked up the two halves of the raw stone and looked at them.
Inside the two halves of the raw stone, apart from the jade bead that had fallen out, there was no jade at all. There was not even a trace of jade. If one looked at it from the outside, they would naturally think that it was a piece of trash.
"This doesn't make sense …"
"Strange, very strange."
Yu Boyan sighed.
Li Mo said, "Old Yu, you said this bead is worth ten million in perfect condition, right?"
Boss Wei's hand shuddered. He thought Li Mo didn't know the rules of this trade, but it turned out he wasn't.
Li Mo's fee was the price of rubbing the stone. He used the 'cutting stone' method to open the material, and if the jade was damaged, the blame would fall on him.
Yu Boyan's voice boomed, "Ten million is the base price!"
Yu Boyan was a well-known figure in the appraiser world. His greatest trait was that he dared to speak his mind, unafraid of offending people.
"Natural jade isn't rare. What's rare is this round jade bead. It doesn't need to be cut into a natural object. Its surface shines, a natural treasure. This alone makes it worth a lot, like …"
Boss Wei took over Yu Boyan's words and said, "Elder Yu is right. This jade bead is indeed precious. If it's damaged, it's our responsibility. The Wei Family's Jade Store's philosophy is to be honest with the old and young. Therefore, we will compensate for the value of the jade bead!"
"Alright!"
"Well done, Wei Jade Shop!"
The crowd clapped enthusiastically.
Boss Wei cupped his hands to Li Mo, "Young friend, Old Yu set the price at ten million for this pearl. I will pay you ten million for it."
Li Mo said, "Boss Wei, Old Yu said 10 million is the lowest price!"
Boss Wei was stunned. He cut Yu Boyan short because he didn't want to overpay. But he didn't expect a kid like Li Mo wouldn't have any change in his attitude when he offered ten million. Any other person would've gone crazy with joy and agreed on the spot.
Li Mo asked Yu Boyan, "Old Yu, how much do you think this bead will sell for?
I believe in you. "
Yu Boyan pondered for a moment and said, "30 million!"
Li Mo smiled, "Boss Wei, did you hear me?"
Boss Wei was silent for a long time before he bitterly smiled. "Old Yu is an authority in this industry. His price is the real price. We will pay for it!"
Seeing Boss Wei pay Li Mo, the crowd was silent.
They were just jeering before, but now that they saw Li Mo's gold, they were jealous.
That wasn't a small sum, it was 30 million!
Li Mo received the money and called Bai Jiesheng over to transfer 6 million.
Bai Jiesheng was so touched he kowtowed.
"No need to thank me. Thank my disciple."
Bai Jiesheng stared at Li Mo in bewilderment. He had no idea what Li Mo meant.
"I don't need you to repay me, but I need you to do one thing."
"Please speak, benefactor. As long as it is within my power."
Li Mo took out a blue spiritual qi bead and gave it to Bai Jiesheng.
"Give this bead to your daughter. Tell her to wear it at all times."
Bai Jiesheng was shocked, "How did you know I have a daughter?"
"Just do as I say. There's no need to ask about anything else."
Bai Jiesheng didn't think too much about it. Bai Feifei was only nine, a little girl.
'This little expert saved my life and only made a request that isn't even a request. I'll just help him. What's the point of thinking so much?'
Bai Jiesheng was relieved and put the spiritual qi blue bead away. He thanked Li Mo and left in a hurry. From death to life, Bai Jiesheng didn't care about anything else. He just wanted to go home and see his wife and son as soon as possible.
Li Mo said, "Boss Wei, keep going!"
Of the three football-sized raw stones, only one had been opened, and the other two had not been opened yet.
"Yeah, keep going. There's still two left."
"Keep going!"
"After all that fuss, this little brother is an expert."
"A true man never reveals himself."
"Amazing!"
Li Mo's reminder brought Boss Wei back to reality and he ordered, "Rub the stones."
Li Mo said, "My time is precious. Don't open them one by one, let's do it together."
"Alright, let's do it together!"
Two football-sized stones were opened at the same time!
Two inches down, it was all white skin. Three inches down, it was still all white skin. However, this time was different from the last time. Yu Boyan and Boss Wei's faces were very solemn. They didn't dare to make any assertions now. After all, something as unheard of as a natural jade bead had appeared. Wouldn't it be normal for something else to appear?
"It's green, it's green!"
When the knife was five inches deep into a raw stone, someone saw it.
"Green, imperial green!"
The stone cutter's spirit was shaken and he began to be careful.
After a full hour, the green jade beneath the stone was revealed.
It was seven inches long, as thick as a rolling pin, and round at the top and bottom.
"This …"
"This …"
"Imperial green top grade!" Yu Boyan's voice rang out.
Another top grade. On the other side, the stone cutter didn't find a single trace of jade even after he cut it open.
Of the three football-sized stones, the first had an imperial green jade bead, the second a top grade imperial green, and the third a complete loss.
Of course, Li Mo knew the result before he even cut the stone. He chose it because he didn't want to be too ostentatious.
Yu Boyan said, "This imperial green top grade has a great color and a decent size. It can be made into many things. With the current market price, it should sell for ten or twenty million."
Another ten or twenty million!
The onlookers were so envious that their eyes were about to spit fire.
"This kid's luck is heaven-defying."
"Too good …"
"Sigh, why can't I have the same luck?"
"Everyone, don't you understand?
It's not the kid's luck, but Mister Bai's. If he had another two hundred thousand, wouldn't it all be his? "
"That's right."
"That Mister Bai's luck is terrible."
While the crowd was talking, Boss Wei paid. Li Mo didn't want to take it, so the 15 million deal was done.
With just three stones, Li Mo was now a millionaire.
Yu Boyan smiled, "Little friend, what do you think of that jade king?"
The onlookers thought Li Mo was lucky. Yu Boyan also believed Li Mo was lucky. But after seeing the two materials that produced top quality jade, he felt that perhaps this kid had some real skill.
The two stones had no distinguishing features. In other words, it was impossible to tell if they were good or bad with common appraisal methods.
If it was once, it would be fine, but twice?
How can that be called luck? "
Li Mo shook his head with a smile at the jade king and left.
Yu Boyan frowned.
Li Mo didn't linger on the antique street and walked quickly. After shaking off some ill-intentioned people, he hailed a cab and headed home.
On the way home, his cell phone rang. It was Huang Yao.