Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Beta was very confident. The rough stones in the yard had already been selected once by someone he trusted. The newly unloaded mine had never produced quality jade. That's why he said what he did.

If these ten pieces don't work out, it's not his fault. It's because you didn't choose correctly.

Yuanyuan smiled and just stood aside watching the workers, though she had already extended her Divine Sense.

To be honest, most of the quality in this yard isn't good. It turns out Beta really lives up to his reputation as a successful businessman.

But there are some good pieces. Yuanyuan had already targeted dozens and wanted to pick from them.

The workers took over an hour to unload the truck, and Yuanyuan stood there the whole time.

Beta admired this young person's calm and steadiness, something others their age couldn't compare to.

When the truck left and only two workers remained, Yuanyuan made her move. In Beta's eyes, she was waiting for the workers to clear out.

These ten pieces were carefully selected by her and are definitely top-grade.

She picked five from the new rough stones, and the rest from the pile in the corner.

Beta wore a smile, still advising, "Little friend, you should select carefully.

You can't see what's inside. Don't end up with nothing."

Yuanyuan waved her hand with a smile, revealing the bracelet Lin Kun gave her.

Anyone who knew Meng Linkun would recognize this bracelet.

Beta squinted, his face still friendly, but his eyes occasionally flashed sharply.

"Little friend, you only picked these ten pieces?" If it weren't for that bracelet, he wouldn't care how they were selected, but now he needed to know his relationship with Meng Linkun.

The businessman in him showed. Never offend people if possible. Hence, he advised Yuanyuan.

"Meng Beta. I've just picked these ten. Even if they turn out worthless, I'm fine with it."

"No regrets?"

Yuanyuan nodded with a smile, "No regrets? Are you kidding? These are the best of the best, why would I regret it? We'll see who regrets it then."

"Are you planning to unwrap them now? These two workers are in charge of unwrapping."

Yuanyuan shook her head; she really didn't want to unwrap them here. She was afraid Beta would be heartbroken.

"These ten rough stones are very meaningful and not large, so we want to take them home and wait for the elders to unwrap them."

"That's too burdensome. Don't worry, little friend. If they all turn out worthless, I'll pick five more for you."

Yuanyuan quickly gestured, "That won't be necessary. Really, it won't. Though I'm young, I know the rules. I accept the outcome of my bet. I wouldn't break the rules.

Meng Beta is kind. I wouldn't have been able to do this elsewhere. That's why I want these ten stones."

Beta looked at the adorable young child, thinking they were still too young and impulsive.

"Alright, since you insist and are so principled, so be it. I admire you."

Yuanyuan listened to his words, rolling her eyes internally, truly displaying the essence of a businessman.

Tan Shaoting brought over two baskets and packed the ten rough stones directly.

Leaving them right here, just by the look of them, anyone would think they're worthless, so there's no worry about them being swapped.

Besides, in their line of work, there's etiquette. If someone harbors ill intentions and swaps or takes others' stones, it would bring bad luck. So no one dares to do that.

The three people entered the room they were just in.

Yuanyuan sat down, "Meng Beta, this tea set is yours now."

"Great, thank you, little friend."

"It's a willing exchange between us. I should be thanking Meng Beta."

After some further pleasantries, Tan Shaoting bid farewell.

The two each carried a basket, of course, Yuanyuan's basket only had three pieces, the rest were in Tan Shaoting's basket.

They left Beta's home and went directly back to their rented yard.

Tan Shaoting also knew these ten pieces were the best of Beta's rough stones. So seeing the little girl's sneaky grin, he found it quite amusing.

The two stayed in the yard, not going out. Those following them left in the evening.

"Something's not right; it's not like Zhang Chunsheng said at all. Seems we've been deceived."

"Yeah, I observed Beta's house. Everything is normal, nothing suspicious."

"That's even better. We don't have to expose ourselves."

"We'll see Jiang Shan in a few days and know for sure. If everything's fine, we can leave."

Yuanyuan nodded. "Yes, we should go back." She said with emotion.

"Not interested in staying at the farm longer?"

Yuanyuan shook her head, "Right now, the farm suits us best. Let's just stay there and go nowhere else."

"Be content. You still get several months each year to wander wherever you like."

Yuanyuan nodded, "Yes, I understand."

"If you really don't want to go back yet, we can stay a bit longer."

"Stay longer for what? There's still a mine waiting for us to explore?"

Yuanyuan didn't believe in that, feeling a person's luck has limits and should not be over-exhausted.

Tan Shaoting appreciated the little girl's sense of reality, really admirable. She wasn't blinded and understood that extremes meet.

The next day, the two continued to wander around. Yuanyuan bought some pretty jewelry, knowing at a glance it wasn't domestic, but still finding it quite novel.

"When I return, I'll find some books and a teacher. I want to learn jewelry making."

"You really like jewelry?"

Yuanyuan nodded, "Yes, but I just appreciate them, not wear them. I simply enjoy their beauty."

"That's quite a peculiar hobby."

In rare leisure time, Tan Shaoting naturally enjoyed wandering the streets with Yuanyuan, even just for the fun of it.

Anyway, it was fun watching the little girl weave through the crowd.

"Why are you, a guy, fighting over this hair ornament with me? You have no place to wear it either."

Tan Shaoting helplessly watched Yuanyuan struggle with a girl over jewelry. Both were holding onto half, neither letting go.

"I'm buying it for my wife. What's it to you?"

"You? A wife?"

Yuanyuan objected, why couldn't she buy it for a wife? Anyway, she wasn't letting go.

Tan Shaoting helplessly observed the girl, who was also not to be trifled with.

In their standoff, the shopkeeper brought out another of the same style, just slightly different in material. The girl preferred that one more, so Yuanyuan got her way.