Top-class Bodyguard

Chapter 857 835: Who Said We Lost?

"Huh?"

The people around were also a bit stunned.

"What about the others?"

"It's hard to say, we can't tell." The speaker sighed, "The business of gambling stones is not as simple as you think. It looks simple, but it's actually very difficult. Mistakes are everywhere, and it's largely dependent on luck. That's why there's a saying: 'one cut rich, one cut poor.'

"Raw jade refers to the rough stone, but after being underground for a long time, it forms a weathered layer on the surface. So it's hard to judge whether there's jade inside and whether it's valuable. You can only know what the jade is like after cutting it open. Most people in this business rely on their eyesight and instincts."

Those around who didn't understand nodded thoughtfully, and the speaker continued, "Look at those three, none of them chose the larger rough stones because the possibility of finding jade in them is too low. Instead, the smaller ones have a higher likelihood of containing jade."

"As for how to specifically judge, I won't explain to you. It involves cracks, color series, and the internal grain structure; it's very complex."

The people around nodded, and their gazes returned to the field, where the three were still selecting.

The rough stones on the field were all marked with prices, ranging from thousands to tens of thousands, or even over a hundred thousand. These prices are set based on preliminary observations but aren't very indicative because a stone priced at a few thousand could contain jade worth millions, while one priced at tens of thousands might reveal nothing.

Everyone held their breath as they watched Zhou and the other two's actions. They observed each piece of jade closely but had yet to choose one because it's rare to find a piece with jade inside.

There was a very large rough stone priced at only five thousand, but all three of them looked at it and walked away.

"Did you see that? That piece of rough stone is definitely worthless; otherwise, all three wouldn't have passed it up."

Finally, after their selection, each chose a small rough stone, priced at thirty thousand.

The people on Lei's side also made their selection, and immediately, someone sent the stones to the staff responsible for cutting.

A crowd had gathered at the display table, all eyes fixed on the staff preparing to start cutting.

"Do you think there's jade?"

"There should be, since they picked them, but we don't know how valuable it'll be."

The elder from the Lu Family had already started cutting, and everyone was watching the rough stone in his hand as the weathered layer was sliced open with one cut.

"There's nothing!"

"Why isn't there any green?"

"Don't rush, it's still early."

Everyone around was staring intently, some even shouting "green, green, green," like lunatics.

On the second cut, the stone suddenly revealed a green glow, an enchanting green that was extremely captivating.

"It's green!"

Someone shouted!

"There really is!"

The elderly cutter carefully sliced the stone open completely, revealing an irregularly shaped dark green jade, about the size of a fist.

"Grandmother dark green, valued at six hundred thousand."

"Amazing!"

The surrounding people expressed their admiration.

Soon, the stone selected by Lei's side was also sent for cutting, and once cut, it also revealed green.

"A piece of green jade, valued at four hundred fifty thousand!"

Everyone's eyes were wide: "These two are truly amazing, their judgment is that good?"

"I heard they have been doing this for over forty years, real veterans of Jianghu."

"No wonder, truly impressive."

The piece chosen by Zhou was also brought up, and everyone watched. Once cut, it showed green as well, but unfortunately, it was just a piece of Xiuyu.

"A piece of Xiuyu, valued at fifty thousand."

The crowd sighed: "Xiuyu isn't worth much, what a pity."

"Yeah, just unlucky."

The fact these people could pick rough stones containing jade was already quite good. As for what kind of jade, they couldn't be sure, they could only leave it to fate.

Lu Yucheng's expression didn't change, standing there motionless.

The competition continued, and the stones chosen by the three were cut open one by one, each time accompanied by everyone's anticipation and exclamations, but also disappointment.

"My goodness, more jade!"

"This time it's a big piece of jade!"

"Oh no, this time there's no jade."

The crowd sighed and exclaimed, while the elderly jade cutter continued calling out numbers.

"A piece of agate, valued at eighty thousand."

"A piece of chalcedony, valued at one hundred thousand."

After taking stock, everyone was surprised: "The Lu Family ranked last."

"Yeah, the total value of all their pieces is just over three hundred thousand; their luck is really bad."

"Lei and Wu's stones are valued at one million three hundred thousand and two million, respectively. Is the Lu Family going to lose this time?"

"Yes, at this rate, they're in danger of losing."

"But nothing is certain until the end, there's still a chance for an upset."

Everyone was watching, while Wu laughed heartily on the other side: "Mr. Lu, this time you've lost."

"The competition isn't over yet, you're speaking too soon, aren't you?"

Lu Yucheng said calmly, then looked at Zhou: "Zhou, step down, Zheng, you're up."

The other appraiser by his side nodded, he stepped up but the result didn't change much, and he misjudged too, picking a piece that didn't contain any jade.

"This is over now."

"Yes, the Lu Family only has about ten thousand left to choose from, don't they?"

"Lei and Wu still have about twenty thousand left, but the value of their stones far exceeds that of the Lu Family."

The selection continued, but everyone could see that the Lu Family was going to lose this time.

Lei wore a cold smile, the beads in his hand clacking together.

Lu Yucheng's expression remained unchanged, his hands clasped behind his back, but he was subtly signaling, and the people of the Lu Family understood, quietly retreating to make arrangements.

This time, Wu and Lei were too bold, and no matter what, these things could not be handed over.

The competition continued, and the people around were exclaiming: "It's over, Zheng misjudged again, the Lu Family is down to about ten thousand, overturning the outcome seems impossible!"

"Yes, the Lu Family is done this time."

"Wu's stones are valued at two million three hundred thousand, Lei has one million nine hundred thousand, and their remaining budget hasn't even been exhausted. It's difficult for the Lu Family to turn the tables."

Wu and Lei both smiled coldly at Lu Yucheng.

"Mr. Lu, you've lost, isn't it time to fulfill your promise?" Wu sneered.

Everyone looked at Lu Yucheng, and Zheng appeared remorseful: "Second Master, I'm sorry, I misjudged."

Lei sneered: "Mr. Lu, a bet is a bet, otherwise, if word gets out, it wouldn't be good for your reputation, right?"

Just as Lu Yucheng was about to speak, suddenly a faint voice came, "Who said we lost?"