Chapter 646: Don't Celebrate Too Soon in Life!
In the midst of a large crowd, even if Jiang Feng had already guessed that Pan Sheng might be a little person with newfound success, standing tall with arrogance, he didn't show anything publicly.
It wasn't that he feared the hidden implications in Pan Sheng's words, rather it was because people like this who are obstinate and unrepentant, aren't worth it. Sooner or later, he'll make it so that Pan Sheng can't even open his mouth.
"Oh, Young Master Pan, what brings you here today?"
At this moment, the owner of the Stone Cutting Field came up to Pan Sheng with a fawning expression, smiling.
It turns out, Pan Sheng was actually a regular at the Stone Cutting Field.
Although he was the son of Pan Haoting, one of the top ten wealthy individuals in Binhai, Pan Sheng had his own interests.
That was gambling on stones.
This interest developed once when he went to Myanmar on a business trip with Pan Haoting, after witnessing it from the locals.
And just like some rich and idle young masters love racing and fancy themselves unbeatable, after learning a bit of experience from the locals, Pan Sheng returned to the country and declared himself a stone gambling expert.
By sheer luck, he did indeed gamble a few pieces of jade stone of considerable value, and in this small circle of Binhai's stone gambling scene, he really became a big shot, gaining some reputation.
So it's not surprising that the owner of the Stone Cutting Field was eager to curry favor with him.
"Tonight, our Pan Family is holding a charity auction, my father asked me to pick a raw stone for the auction." Pan Sheng said arrogantly.
He looked at Jiang Feng with a gaze full of superiority: So what if you can fight? So what if you're skilled? Aren't you still just a lowly poor security guard?
Compared to me, a wealthy young master with silk and satin, it's not on the same level at all, arrogance can only last for so long!
"Oh, President Pan is holding another charity auction? Your Pan Family is really generous and benevolent!" The owner of the Stone Cutting Field immediately flattered!
"Not really, my father's out traveling, so I'm hosting this auction, you know, having money means having to share a little with the poor. I'll bid on a few items myself, just for the gesture." Pan Sheng said flatly.
"Indeed, indeed!" The owner quickly echoed with a smile: "Young Master Pan, you came at the right time today, I just received a batch of good raw stones, with your discerning eye, take a good pick. You might just find an Emperor Green!"
"Haha, I have to! Unlike some people who just window-shop with their girlfriends, what's the point of being idle every day without doing anything meaningful?"
Pan Sheng's remarks were entirely aimed at Jiang Feng, which Chu Feifei could hardly tolerate!
She was about to flare up but was pulled back by Jiang Feng.
As he said, it's not worth reacting to a buzzing fly, and if they started a dispute here, it would also risk exposing Chu Feifei's identity, making it impossible to earn money discreetly afterward.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Pan Sheng, surrounded by flattery, walked to the center of the plaza with fanfare, and began evaluating the raw stones, pretending to be solemn.
Soon, he selected a raw stone.
The owner of the Stone Cutting Field immediately became more effusive: "Young Master Pan, your vision is extraordinary! This stone is indeed the highlight of this batch of raw stones, the best in appearance, and you picked it out at a glance among so many stones!"
"Do you dare to question my judgment?" Pan Sheng's face was full of smugness: "I'm taking this one, no one else compete with me!"
The raw stone that caught Pan Sheng's attention indeed had a very good appearance, crystal clear, valued at a full 70 million!
And Pan Sheng, backed by his father's support, secured it without batting an eye.
If you can't afford it, why play at stone gambling?
Is being rich just talk?
This naturally made the onlookers sigh at Pan Sheng's grand generosity!
Of course, as a master in Binhai's stone gambling circle, having learned from Myanmar, the fact that Pan Sheng dared to spend so much on this raw stone is highly likely to be profitable.
"Young Master Pan, can you tell us about this piece?" Some jade merchants asked eagerly.
"Heh heh!" Pan Sheng thoroughly enjoyed these moments of showing off, feeling endless superiority and satisfaction!
"Alright, since you're all eager to learn some insights from me, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll share a few pointers."
As soon as he spoke, the scene quieted down, and everyone perked up to listen to Pan Sheng speak.
"Look, the quality of this raw stone is superb, with its stone coats a lush green, naturally flawless, brimming with spiritual energy, quaint and crystalline, with distinct patterns."
"Look closer, under the sunlight, this raw stone emits a misty glow!"
"Heh heh, I reckon everyone here knows, such a verdant raw stone has a very high probability of greening, and according to my personal experience and talent in the jade stone field, the odds of getting an Emperor Green from this material are quite significant!"
"As they say, rarity creates value! Emperor Green is the best and most valuable color in jade, also known as 'Emerald', and is extremely rare!"
"Now, I've spent seventy million on this piece, but I believe, once I get the best craftsmen to carve and polish it, it'll yield a masterpiece! And the jewelry fashioned from it, I dare say, will fetch astronomical prices in Binhai's gem and jade market!"
"Then you'll see how much my seventy million can earn me, something you can only dream of!"
Though Pan Sheng's words were full of pride, they also carried professionalism and authority, exuding an air of guidance.
All around, jade merchants listened intently, amazed and full of admiration!
"Indeed, worthy of Young Master Pan, the words are profound and trustworthy! I'm convinced this stone will certainly appreciate!"
"A hundred percent it'll green, can Young Master Pan be wrong?"
"This is top-grade raw material. Look at that color, pure natural, alas! I'd also like to take this piece, but unfortunately, I don't have the capital."
"Judging by the stone coat's texture, there really seems to be a chance for Emperor Green!"
"Young Master Pan truly is a young talent! With President Pan as a formidable father, there's no doubt Young Master Pan will uphold the Pan Family name!"
The entire plaza was filled with praises for Pan Sheng, which made Chu Feifei, who already didn't like him, even more angered and uncomfortable!
"Hmph, such good fortune for this guy, a vile person with a fleeting success!" she said angrily.
Even though Chu Feifei didn't understand jade stones, she could see that the stone Pan Sheng picked indeed looked good, seemingly containing some spiritual energy.
However—
At this moment, Jiang Feng squinted at the stone.
Then, Jiang Feng slightly activated the Devouring Sky Demon Technique, sensing the spiritual energy within it.
He felt that inside the stone, there was only a thin layer of spiritual energy, beyond which it was solid, without any spiritual energy fluctuation.
Instantly, he knew in his heart, smiling playfully: "Sometimes you shouldn't rejoice too early. This junk stone, you'd better take it home and keep it spotless, lest you get embarrassed when it's cut open."