The stalls in the premium area were entirely different.
Counters were set up in front, displaying finished jade pieces.
The dazzling array of treasures was incredibly enticing!
Xiuxiu was as cheerful as a little butterfly, looking around here and there, exclaiming constantly, "Wow! So beautiful! This pig carving is so cute!"
It was like a modern-day Liu姥姥 visiting the Grand View Garden.
Ling Feng's mouth twitched, "That's a Pixiu."
To mistake a Pixiu for a pig, Xiuxiu truly understood nothing about jade. Coming here was purely on a whim!
Ling Feng felt helpless and finally stopped in front of a very spacious shop.
"Ah, hello sir, you look like a man of great fortune! Our young master rarely brings friends to visit in person! If you see anything you like, just tell me, and I'll give you a truly fair price!"
The shop assistant greeted Ling Feng with a subservient bow.
Wang Xingzhao looked smug. Here, as the young master, everyone had to give him face!
"Heh heh, Mr. Ling, Old Wang here has high-quality goods. Many of the materials are from old pits. The high-ice grade you just saw is quite common here! Interested in taking a look?"
Ling Feng remained impassive, scanning the pile of raw jadeite in front of him.
Some had windows opened, while others were half-cut roughs. These were called semi-gambling roughs because the jade flesh was already visible, making the risk relatively lower, and thus the price naturally higher.
However, true ambitious players disdained touching such items.
This game was all about the thrill.
Ling Feng's gaze swept past these semi-gambling roughs and landed directly on the fully gambled roughs.
Fully gambled roughs were covered entirely by their skin, making it impossible to see the jade quality inside, or even if there was any jade flesh.
Experienced players would judge the quality of the jade flesh based on the origin of the rough, the appearance of the skin, and the light reflection. This was the most challenging type of play, testing true stone gambling experience and skill!
Seeing Ling Feng's gaze settle, Wang Xingzhao immediately beamed with joy.
"Heh heh, I almost forgot, Mr. Ling, you're a master of stone gambling, you wouldn't deign to look at these semi-gambling roughs. Come, these are all fully gambled roughs. Pick whatever you like, and I'll get the prices from Old Wang!"
Wang Xingzhao's politeness earned him some favor from Xiuxiu.
It was truly approachable that the young master himself came out to entertain guests.
Aside from the naive Xiuxiu, even Lin Shuainan, who was a bit slow on the uptake, could tell that Wang Xingzhao wasn't a good person.
Ling Feng had no intention of speaking. He reached out and pointed at a rough.
Wang boss followed Ling Feng's finger and couldn't help but be startled. This piece...
"Mr. Ling, are you sure you want this one?"
Wang boss smiled stiffly.
"This one it is!"
Ling Feng replied casually.
Xiuxiu and Lin Shuainan immediately leaned in curiously, examining the stone from all angles, but couldn't make out anything special.
This stone was also a kilogram rough, weighing about ten kilograms, quite a substantial piece.
If it yielded jade, there would be some profit.
Wang Xingzhao immediately noticed Wang boss's unusual reaction. He glanced at the rough and inwardly chuckled!
Still thinking of winning with this level!
This rough could indeed be called unremarkable. Based on Wang Xingzhao's experience, this material was ordinary. Although there was a bit of sand peeling off the back, it wasn't of much value.
Even with light reflection, one probably wouldn't see the transparency inside.
Thinking this, Wang Xingzhao's mood greatly improved!
"Old Wang, what's going on? Is there something wrong with this piece? I think it looks pretty good! What? Don't tell me Mr. Ling has directly chosen your shop's treasure? Haha!"
Wang Xingzhao deliberately made a joke.
Upon hearing this, Wang boss gave an awkward smile and whispered to Wang Xingzhao:
"Young master, it's not as you say. This piece has been here for over a year, almost two years, with no signs of anything. I was planning to take it back and use it as a pickle jar!"
Hearing this, Wang Xingzhao almost couldn't contain his laughter.
Looking at the embarrassed Wang boss, Wang Xingzhao put on an angry expression and pretended to scold, "What treasure from the old pit! Mr. Ling is my distinguished guest! No matter who this piece was prepared for beforehand, it must be sold to Mr. Ling today!"
Wang boss was stunned for a moment, then understood Wang Xingzhao's intention!
So this person wasn't Wang Xingzhao's friend at all, but someone Wang Xingzhao intended to swindle!
"Oh dear, Young Master Wang, this stone has already been claimed by someone! It's not that I don't give you face! Mr. Ling, how about you choose another one?"
Wang boss's acting skills were quite good. After all, he had been doing business for a long time and had seen such things many times.
Wang Xingzhao's mouth twitched again upon hearing this. He couldn't let this guy ruin his plan!
Before Ling Feng could respond, he immediately rebuked, "You scoundrel! Wang boss, you don't even give me face? Hurry up, name a fair price. This must be sold to Mr. Ling today!"
The two of them playing along left the surrounding crowd bewildered!
Many people were there to watch the excitement, but there were also connoisseurs who could naturally discern the value of this rough!
When Ling Feng first chose this stone, some people had already shaken their heads.
Seeing Wang Xingzhao and the other man cooperating now, many people had a clear idea.
They were planning to swindle Ling Feng!
Xiuxiu, seeing that the boss didn't want to sell, looked indignant and exclaimed, "We have money, why won't you sell to us? Besides, this thing is here to be sold. If you don't want to sell it, you can move it inside! Hmph! No, you have to sell it today!"
Wang boss looked awkward and hesitant, stammering for a long time before nodding, "Alright!"
Wang Xingzhao was eagerly waiting to see the show.
This foolish girl was truly a divine assist.
"Since you're selling, name your price!"
Wang boss glanced at Wang Xingzhao, gritted his teeth, and slowly held up five fingers!
"What? Five million?! Wang boss, are you desperate for money to dare ask such a high price?!"
Wang Xingzhao looked at the exploding crowd and then at Ling Feng, immediately scolding, "Wang boss, this gentleman is my distinguished guest today, your price..."
Wang boss felt guilty, his legs trembling, but thinking of Wang Xingzhao's methods, he could only brace himself and cooperate, "Young Master Wang, it's not that I don't give you face. This old material, only a true master can see its value. Five, five million is really not high!"
Wang boss secretly glanced at Ling Feng as he spoke, thinking:
"Good heavens, how did this gentleman offend Wang Xingzhao? I, Old Wang, thought fifty thousand would be a sky-high price, but Wang Xingzhao dares to ask for five million! Black, truly damn black!"