Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 234: Chapter 231 Self-Directed and Performed Chapter 234: Chapter 231 Self-Directed and Performed Huo Sining only glanced once and knew that these two were putting on an act.

The golden silk type was originally from the Zhou Family, so what was this talk of acquiring or not acquiring? Zhou Zhen’s actions were merely an attempt to advertise Zhou’s Jewelry in a different way.

Indeed, upon hearing Zhou Zhen’s words, many people in the audience began to discuss.

“Zhou’s Jewelry? I think I’ve heard of it, there seems to be one on Nanjing Street.”

“Isn’t that company rather small? Their jewelry and accessories definitely can’t compare with Su Group’s Donghua.”

“Who can be sure about that? The most important thing for jewelry is high-quality materials. Looking at the aura of this sales manager, it seems that the company is quite impressive.”

“Exactly, casually talking about acquiring roughs worth millions, as if it’s nothing. This company must be rolling in money!”

“This sales manager’s last name is also Zhou, what’s his relationship with Zhou’s Jewelry?”

“…”

A cold smile curled at the corner of Huo Sining’s mouth. The Zhou Family really knew how to play their cards right, applying such false advertising to gloss over themselves.

Hearing the murmurings from the crowd, the calculating flash in Zhou Zhen’s eyes was fleeting as he hooked his lips into a satisfied smile.

The supposed owner of the golden silk type rough became excited at the mention of Zhou Zhen wanting to buy his material; however, after a moment’s thought, he hesitated, “President Zhou, I want to know if I sell it, can I still participate in the upcoming stone gambling event?”

The man’s words contained a careful probing. Zhou Zhen felt even more that they had found a good actor; his acting skills were not bad at all.

“Of course. Our deal will only be finalized after the stone gambling event is over, sir, you may continue to participate.”

The man immediately breathed a sigh of relief, nodding in agreement, “Alright then, I’ll sell. How much is Zhou’s willing to offer?”

Zhou Zhen smiled openly as if he indeed had deep pockets, “Since our Zhou’s is willing to purchase this material, we certainly won’t let you suffer a loss. Sir, please name your price!”

Hearing this, Huo Sining couldn’t help but sneer. These two were really addicted to their little act, talking as if the Zhou Family had no shortage of money.

Huo Sining had long learned from Su Qingqing that the Zhou Family’s financial chain had broken, they were in a desperate plight, and couldn’t offer much money now. The Zhou Family’s current false advertising, if exposed, could likely lead to their downfall.

Yet, the audience believed it to be true. Seeing Zhou Zhen speak like that, someone in the crowd instigated, shouting loudly for the golden silk type “owner” to ask for a higher price.

The golden silk type “owner,” whether truly swayed by the audience or not, hesitated before finally stretching out two fingers, gritting his teeth and stating firmly, “Six million, not a cent less. If President Zhou is satisfied, I’ll sell!”

Six million?! There was an instant uproar from the audience. That piece of golden silk type couldn’t fetch more than five or six million at the Pingzhou stone gambling tables at most. Was this person out of his mind for money?

Everyone looked at the owner of the golden silk type on stage with incredulity, some with pity in their eyes and some taking pleasure in the misfortune, all waiting for Zhou Zhen to mercilessly reject his demand.

However, what Zhou Zhen said next shocked everyone present.

“Six million? Agreed! Let’s sign the trade contract first, and carry out the transaction under the stage after the stone gambling event concludes,” Zhou Zhen didn’t refuse. On the contrary, he nodded in agreement to the asking price.

Everyone looked on as if they had seen a ghost, their mouths agape in disbelief.

Meanwhile, Zhou Zhen had already instructed his secretary to present the contract. The owner of the golden silk type stood dumbfounded for a few seconds before regaining his senses, quickly signing his name on the contract, as if afraid that Zhou Zhen might change his mind.

A piece of golden silk type sold for the sky-high price of six million. The television station immediately realized this was the first climax of the stone gambling conference and hurriedly ordered the cameraman to capture and zoom in on the contract.

All eyes were glued to the unfolding scenes here, afraid to miss any thrilling plot, yet no one noticed the progress of Yin Zeyan and Bai Yishan over there.

Yin Zeyan’s movements weren’t slow, but his method of stone solving was quite unique. He started by peeling off the outer skin of the rough jade bit by bit, then lightly rubbed just outside the white cotton, neither too fast nor too slow, completely undisturbed by the happenings around him.

Huo Sining hadn’t been too concerned initially, but upon seeing Yin Zeyan’s methods, she instantly realized this person might have come prepared.

At this thought, Huo Sining felt a sudden sense of astonishment. Could it be that Yin Zeyan had some grudge against the Zhou Family as well?

Huo Sining didn’t know that it wasn’t about Yin Zeyan having a grudge against the Zhou Family, but rather that the Zhou Family was embroiled in an internal dispute. With the front yard’s problems unresolved, the backyard had caught fire. Master Zhou intended to use Zhou Yan to stimulate Zhou Zhen by calling him back, not realizing his grandson had long harbored different intentions towards the family.

Zhou Zhen orchestrated a high-priced purchase of jade roughs, instantly stimulating the crowd. Everyone developed a keen interest in Zhou’s Jewelry – for such an expensive price to purchase a piece of jadeite raw material, Zhou’s Jewelry certainly had money!

Just at that moment, another piece of rough stone was cut open on the other side, and someone cried out, “It’s up! It’s up!”

What? Hearing the cry, the crowd began to stir and turned their heads in the direction of the noise.

Indeed, a Stone Solver Master was holding a piece of rough stone, and on the freshly cut face, a stretch of colorless jade flesh was revealed.

“The colorless is pure colorless, at least Ice-type!”

Someone quickly made the identification.

Colorless jadeite itself isn’t highly priced, but in recent years, with increasing demand in the jadeite market and the supply of raw materials not meeting demand, colorless glass-type jadeite has been more widely accepted by many consumer groups.

If the quality of the colorless jadeite reaches Ice-type or even Glass-type, its price isn’t much different from that of ordinary mid-to-high-end jadeite. And because of its high quality and the clear white translucency without flaws, it also has many followers, with sales not less than that of general colored jadeite.

The Stone Solver Master worked at a steady pace, swiftly making seven or eight cuts, each efficient and precise, with minimal jadeite loss.

After cutting away much of the stone’s skin, revealing the shiny surface beneath, a whole piece of Little Colorless jadeite emerged.

“It’s a variant! The back should reach High Ice-type or even Glass-type!”

Those who hadn’t bet on the rise of this piece of rough stone were inwardly cursing their luck.

Had they placed bets on this rough, the odds could have been one to seven. Just thinking about such high odds made them realize how much money could have been made.

Many gamblers who had once lingered in front of this rough stone were filled with regret, bemoaning the lost opportunity to make a fortune, while Zhou Zhen’s lips curled slightly into a smile, revealing a profound and inscrutable look in his eyes.