NOVEL WEB Chapter 645: I Hold Grudges!
After leaving Boss Qiu's shop, Chu Feifei was in high spirits and could finally stay in this antique street.
Holding a 50 million check in her hand, she felt as if she were dreaming, finding it somewhat unreal.
However, just by glancing at the numbers on it, she was filled with joy and excitement!
Of course, this is only 50 million, still far from the goal of 500 million.
But she could finally see hope and began to believe that Jiang Feng could really achieve it!
"Uncle, if you authenticate a few more real works like this, our 500 million will be secured!"
Chu Feifei said to Jiang Feng with a greedy look, holding the painting happily.
Jiang Feng was amused, authenticate a few more times?
Does she think ancient real works can be eaten like food?
It's already challenging enough to come across one like this by chance, almost a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; he didn't think he could get lucky repeatedly.
At this moment, from the corner of the long street, there came the roaring sound of machines, with cuts and buzzes.
It seemed to be the sound of a cutting machine.
Mixed in were the sounds of many people shouting excitedly.
"Hmm? What's going on over there?" Chu Feifei asked curiously.
"It seems like they are gambling on stones!" Mu Yanluo, being slightly taller, glanced over and explained.
"Gambling on stones? I haven't seen that before either!" Chu Feifei said curiously.
"I haven't seen it either, but I learned about it occasionally from a book."
Mu Yanluo glanced at Jiang Feng, perhaps deliberately showcasing her extensive knowledge and insights before him, then continued, "It is said that stone gambling refers to jade being wrapped in a layer of weathered skin when mined; you can't determine its quality until it's cut. Among the trade, it's called betting on 'rising jade,' a chance to get rich overnight. But most people end up failing. The saying 'nine out of ten bets are lost' originates from this."
"Nine out of ten bets are lost... and yet so many people are betting!" Chu Feifei looked at the crowd eagerly shouting over there, feeling helpless.
"Gambling is all about luck, just like betting on a lottery, or horse racing; it capitalizes on people's desire to get something for nothing, along with hype, which is why it's so popular."
Mu Yanluo patiently said, "It's said no one can see through the appearance of raw rough stones to discern their true inner quality. Even with today's advanced technology, there is no equipment that can penetrate this shell to determine whether it's 'treasure' or 'trash.' Hence, it's very risky but also thrilling, playing with your heart's beat."
"The most sensational stone gamble in the past 50 years was reportedly at the jade raw material fair in Myanmar's Pingma, where a Chinese jeweler gambled 3.8 million and cut out treasures worth billions!"
"Is it really that exaggerated?" Chu Feifei was surprised and, with the mentality of joining the fun, said to Jiang Feng, "Uncle, why don't we go over and take a look?"
"Alright." Jiang Feng smiled, having no new targets anyway, it was good to take a look.
Immediately, he led Chu Feifei towards the sound.
At this moment, Mu Yanluo, watching Jiang Feng's back, suddenly recalled something!
Previously, Jiang Feng had helped her out of trouble, easily identifying the authenticity of that jade bracelet.
And isn't a jade bracelet made of jade itself?
If he can casually identify jade bracelets, stone gambling shouldn't be difficult for him, right?
Recalling her previous eagerness to show off, it was nothing short of showing off her skills before an expert, and Mu Yanluo immediately blushed, feeling her face heat up…
"It'd be good to take a look!"
Mu Yanluo took a deep breath and hurriedly followed Jiang Feng and Chu Feifei.
...
The three of them rounded the street corner and entered a square ahead.
In the square, a few large trucks were parked, with their compartments full of raw stone materials of various sizes.
Some jade merchants or those gambling on stones were carefully selecting their pieces.
The stone-cutting machines roared, dust swirling around the square.
The people in the square were extremely excited, occasionally shouting, "Green! Green! Green! Green—"
"Damn, it's ruined! A losing bet!"
"It's a hit!"
"Oh!!! This one cut down the value of a whole house!!"
The scene was exactly like a casino!
Jiang Feng, accompanied by Chu Feifei and Mu Yanluo, didn't even get a chance to approach when a cold and sharp voice came from behind, "Jiang Feng!"
Jiang Feng stopped and looked back, only to see Pan Sheng unexpectedly bringing two people straight to him.
After days of absence, this Pan Family's eldest was still as arrogant as ever, exuding an overbearing aura in his every move.
At the same time, Chu Feifei and Mu Yanluo saw Pan Sheng too. Chu Feifei immediately frowned, snorting, "Is it you?"
Her initially good mood was instantly ruined.
Pan Sheng was different from Zhou Zikun; he had never truly shown submission or goodwill towards Jiang Feng until now.
He even still remembered the old animosity, holding a deep grudge against Jiang Feng!
Jiang Feng had once interfered with him trying to forcefully take Liu Shiyuan, and even made him kneel in public.
That great humiliation was something Pan Sheng couldn't forget to this day!
Even though his father Pan Haoting had repeatedly warned him not to provoke Jiang Feng again, he still couldn't listen, even almost severing their father-son relationship because of this.
Previously, in rebellion, he left Binhai and, through a friend, met an influential person.
So he was rather ignorant of recent happenings in Binhai.
Even if he knew, with that influential person backing him, he wouldn't fear Jiang Feng anymore!
"I heard Zhuge Yi died recently and it's related to you?"
Pan Sheng, hating anyone associated with his enemy, disdainfully glanced at Chu Feifei, "Indeed, femme fatales bring disaster, but unfortunately, you cursed the wrong person to death!"
"Pan Sheng, what nonsense are you talking about? You're the femme fatale!" Chu Feifei said angrily.
Next to her, Mu Yanluo also looked at Pan Sheng coldly!
"Haha, am I wrong? Truly hard for you, Zhuge Yi was just buried yesterday, and today you're out with some people, hard-hearted indeed."
Pan Sheng sneered, sweeping a glance at Mu Yanluo, "Oh, still two girls together, is it a double date after you tire from shopping?"
"Pan Sheng, shut up! Did you forget to brush your teeth this morning? Your mouth stinks!" Chu Feifei fumed!
Jiang Feng also squinted, looking at Pan Sheng playfully; is he forgetting past lessons now that his wounds have healed?
"Jiang Feng, long time no see, seeing you can still smile, I'm really happy."
Pan Sheng noticed Jiang Feng's slightly mocking smile, gritting his teeth, "But I'm afraid you might not be able to smile soon, better enjoy laughing while you can."
"Pan Sheng, what do you mean? Are you threatening Uncle?" Chu Feifei said indignantly.
"Not at all, given my status versus his, moreover I am no longer who I used to be, why would I stoop to threatening him?"
Pan Sheng gave Jiang Feng a scornful glance, "I'm just reminding some people, what goes around comes around, don't forget what you've done to me, I happen to hold grudges very well!"