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Fifty billion dollars to acquire the Mine, and then there’s the extraction to consider. If it were within Huaxia, it might be somewhat manageable, but in the tumultuous Golden Triangle region, the costs of extraction and transportation would skyrocket. Spending fifty billion dollars on the Mine would clearly lead to losses; there are too many unstable factors. If, after purchasing the Mine, it were to be seized by other warlords in the Golden Triangle, there would be no one to turn to for help.
“Is this a joke? Fifty billion dollars? That’s simply the Lion's Share,” Hua Xinyuan said discontentedly.
“Mr. Hua, no one is forcing you to buy it. If you think it’s too expensive, then just don’t buy it,” Yao Bao replied with a smile.
“If I don’t buy it, I’m afraid no one else here can afford it either,” Hua Xinyuan said coldly. Fifty billion dollars is no small sum; there are probably very few companies in Huaxia that could come up with that amount, and this deal is simply not worth it—only a fool would buy.
“I’ll buy it.” Suddenly, a gentle voice rang out clearly; the speaker was none other than Ye Xinru from Gusu Jade Group.
As Ye Xinru’s words fell, everyone turned to look at her, their faces filled with shock. Even Jiang Chen couldn’t help but glance at Ye Xinru.
“President Ye, this deal really isn’t worth it. Those warlords are asking for sky-high prices; don’t act impulsively,” Yue Hui couldn’t help but advise.
“Ha ha, President Ye, fifty billion dollars? I doubt your Jade Group can come up with that,” Hua Xinyuan sneered.
“If I want to buy it, I can certainly come up with the money. Mr. Yao, please take me to meet General Kunsan. I want to inspect the goods personally. As long as Python Ridge Mine is indeed as you say, fifty billion dollars is fine by me; I won’t haggle. But if Python Ridge Mine turns out to be just a name without substance, then you can’t blame me for terminating the transaction,” Ye Xinru said with a smile.
“It’s refreshing to hear President Ye’s straightforwardness. Since you’re so sincere, I’ll personally take you to meet General Kunsan shortly. As for Python Ridge Mine, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed; if you buy it, you’ll make a profit,” Yao Bao said while giving Ye Xinru a thumbs-up in admiration.
The onlookers exchanged incredulous glances at Ye Xinru.
“Ye Xinru must be crazy. Even if Python Ridge Mine really produces jadeite in abundance, giving money to those warlords won’t be officially recognized. Once the warlords fall from power, that Mine will surely be nationalized by Myanmar. Doesn’t she realize this?”
“It seems that business at the Jade Group isn’t what it used to be; perhaps Ye Xinru wants to monopolize the jade market by acquiring Python Ridge Mine.”
“If this investment fails, I fear the Jade Group will never recover.”
Many whispered among themselves, none believing that Ye Xinru’s move was wise. Even Jiang Chen looked at Ye Xinru’s confident demeanor with some uncertainty.
“Alright, quiet down now! We will begin the auction for the last batch of Jadeite Raw Stones from Python Ridge,” Yao Bao announced loudly as people began bringing out numerous Jadeite Raw Stones—over a hundred pieces in total. Some of these Raw Stones had already been cut open to reveal vibrant green interiors, while others remained uncut for gambling purposes; whether they would yield jadeite depended on skill and luck.
However, since these Raw Stones were brought out, they were sure to contain jadeite; it was just a matter of determining the quality.
Jiang Chen scanned the Raw Stones and quickly assessed their potential. Among these hundred or so Raw Stones, all contained Spiritual Energy; several had particularly rich Spiritual Energy similar to that of the grand finale Raw Stone from the Nangang City Jade Exchange Conference—it could yield top-quality imperial green jadeite.
As soon as the Raw Stones were presented, over twenty jewelry merchants rushed over. Each company’s jade consultants pulled out magnifying glasses to scrutinize every piece of Raw Stone closely.
“Mr. Jiang, let’s go take a look too! This is the last chance; competition will surely be fierce. But don’t worry—I’m here mainly to accompany you and won’t compete with you,” Yue Hui said with a smile.
“Miss Yue, I’m not interested in these Raw Stones. If you’re interested, feel free to bid on numbers 8, 35, and 89; although they’re smaller in size, their jade quality is not inferior to that of last time's grand finale Raw Stone,” Jiang Chen casually remarked.
Upon hearing this, Yue Hui was taken aback. How could Jiang Chen determine the quality of these Raw Stones just by glancing at them? It was astonishing; she felt some doubt creeping into her mind.
Jiang Chen did not intentionally lower his voice just now, so Ye Xinru and her companion Chen Zhi also heard him. Both were slightly taken aback and instinctively looked at Jiang Chen.
Ye Xinru was surprised but did not show any excessive emotion, while Chen Zhi couldn't help but scoff at Jiang Chen's words, showing clear disdain. As a practitioner of Zhenren Dao Fa, Chen Zhi had a keen sensitivity to Spiritual Energy. However, the Spiritual Energy within the Raw Stones was subtle and not easily detectable; it was difficult for someone of Earth’s cultivation level to perceive it easily.
Even when faced with these Raw Stones, Chen Zhi had to put in considerable effort to carefully sense them in order to distinguish their quality. For Jiang Chen to casually mention them seemed overly presumptuous.
"Young man, how did you know that those Raw Stones were extraordinary?" Chen Zhi chuckled lightly.
"Yes, Mr. Jiang, may I ask how you discerned that Raw Stones number 8, 35, and 89 are different from the others?" Ye Xinru looked at Jiang Chen and smiled gently.
"I can see it," Jiang Chen replied with a faint smile. Ye Xinru was truly dignified and graceful; Jiang Chen had a good impression of her. If all women in the world were like Ye Xinru, the world would indeed be much more perfect.
"..."
Ye Xinru didn't know how to respond to Jiang Chen's answer and could only smile to ease her own embarrassment. She chose not to speak again as this matter was not related to her.
"Mr. Jiang, I will buy those three spirit stones at any cost," Yue Hui hesitated for a moment, recalling Jiang Chen's performance at the Jade Exchange Conference. She ultimately made up her mind to trust him.
Jiang Chen remained silent. This time Yue Hui brought him here; he would give her some guidance so she could make a profit as a form of repayment. Whether Yue Hui could seize the opportunity was up to her.
"President Yao, I will take all these Raw Stones," Hua Xinyuan said after looking around at the Raw Stones with his jade consultant, Old Zhou.
As soon as he said this, other jade merchants protested. If the Hua Family took all the Raw Stones, then they would have come for nothing. Voices of opposition arose all at once.
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