bookcurios Chapter 36: Go All Out
Chapter 36: Go All Out
"In this circle, people are not well-informed, so it's hard to find treasures," said Zhao Ziqing.
"Zhao Ziqing, with my grandfather here, I guarantee you'll return with a bountiful harvest."
The young man looked straight at Zhao Ziqing, not hiding his admiration.
"Yes, another suitor."
Lin Fan raised his eyebrows and thought.
"Mr. Zhao, let's go in."
Neither the old man nor the young man even glanced at Lin Fan, as if they couldn't see any label on him that was worthy of attention.
"Ok."
Zhao Ziqing nodded and walked into the store.
"Haha, Mr. Zhao, Mr. Qin, welcome, welcome. Please forgive me for any inattention."
A middle-aged fat man came out of the shop.
"Boss Shi, long time no see."
"Xiao Shi, did you find any top-quality jadeite today?" After the greetings, Old Qin got straight to the point.
"Of course, Mr. Qin, these raw materials are all from old mines, and the quality is excellent."
Boss Shi looked serious.
"I opened three glass pieces this morning. The largest one is as big as a fist... Mr. Chen, Mr. Lu, and Mr. Liu are all here too."
"Oh? Those three old naughty boys are pretty quick."
Old Qin chuckled.
"Hey, the four greatest experts in Ancheng's gambling stone world have gathered here at Shi Lei's. It's truly a great honor. If they uncover a few more top-quality pieces, it'll be a fantastic story."
Boss Shi's face was all smiles.
"Haha, I'm not here for myself today, I'm here for Mr. Zhao."
Qin Laoyan said.
"Boss Zhao is really capable. He can even invite Elder Qin..."
With just one sentence, Boss Shi pleased both sides.
"Please, please come in."
"Boss Shi, those pieces of glass you mentioned, could they have been taken away by someone else?" Zhao Ziqing asked with concern.
The purpose of her trip was not only to gamble on stones, but also to directly purchase several pieces of top-quality jadeite.
The probability of getting the best quality stones by gambling on them is too low, even for a master like Old Qin.
A safer way is to buy it directly at a high price.
"Mr. Zhao arrived a step late, and someone else has already gotten there first."
Boss Shi replied.
"Haha, you brought Mr. Qin with you, are you worried that you won't be able to find top-grade jadeite?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. I promise to help you get a top-quality piece."
Old Qin took over the conversation.
"By the way, are you free tonight? Last time I invited you to dinner, you said you didn't have time..."
"Young people should get together more often."
Old Qin interrupted with a smile, without waiting for Zhao Ziqing to refuse.
"Xiao Yang has already learned 70% to 80% of my skills. In the future, when Mr. Zhao is selecting rough stones or looking for a gambling stone consultant, Xiao Yang will be a good choice. How convenient."
"Yes, yes, Zhao Ziqing, I'll work as a gambling stone consultant in your company. I don't want a salary."
The young man's eyes lit up. It turned out that the old ones were the wisest. His grandfather's trick was so clever that it gave him the opportunity to get close to Zhao Ziqing.
"This……"
Zhao Ziqing hesitated, wanting to refuse but feeling embarrassed to say it out loud.
Of course, she knew what Mr. Qin was up to, and she also understood Qin Yang's plan!
"Mr. Zhao, don't rush to answer. Let's see what Xiao Yang is capable of today."
Seeing Zhao Ziqing hesitate, Old Qin spoke immediately.
"Xiao Yang, you have to perform well today. This is like a job interview. If you perform well, you can become a gambling stone consultant."
"No problem, I will do my best!"
The young man responded immediately and seemed eager to try.
Lin Fan glanced at Old Qin and thought to himself, this old fox is truly cunning. On the surface, it seemed like he was giving Zhao Ziqing some space, but in reality, he was cleverly passing the ball to Qin Yang. As long as Qin Yang performed well, how could Zhao Ziqing refuse? Refusing would mean she was not giving Old Qin face.
Zhao Ziqing nodded helplessly and said, "Okay, let's just treat it as a test. As long as Qin Yang's level is up to standard, I'm willing to hire him with a high salary."
"Xiao Yang, did you hear that?" Old Qin's laughter widened. Wasn't his grandson's performance just a matter of a word from him? With a little guidance, he could unravel a few pieces of jadeite. Wouldn't that be easy? If he could help his grandson unravel another piece of top-grade jadeite, how could Zhao Ziqing not agree?
"Yeah." The young man was so excited that he almost jumped up. He felt very happy thinking that he would be able to meet Zhao Ziqing every day in her company.
"Haha, Young Master Qin and President Zhao are a perfect match, they are made in heaven." Boss Shi on the side made a timely interjection.
"If Mr. Zhao can really marry Young Master Qin, and with the help of Mr. Qin, it would be like adding wings to a tiger." Boss Shi flattered, but he didn't dare neglect Zhao Ziqing, the God of Wealth, and quickly changed the subject, "Mr. Zhao, let's go take a look at the rough stones first."
"Okay, Boss Shi, please lead the way." Zhao Ziqing's voice was as cold as ever.
"Yes, yes, I'll be right there." Boss Shi hurriedly led the way. Passing through the shop, we found a different world behind it: a spacious courtyard. The courtyard was divided into several areas based on the type of raw stone, and was filled with a variety of stones.
"Are these all raw stones? It's really amazing that jade can be mined from stones." Lin Fan looked at them carefully and admired them in his heart.
"Mr. Zhao, Mr. Qin, let's go directly to Area A. The raw materials there are the oldest and of the best quality." Boss Shi made an inviting gesture.
"Old Qin, you're here..." As soon as I stepped into Area A, several old men greeted me warmly.
"Haha, you guys came really early." After a few polite words, Old Qin took the young man forward to greet them.
After they walked away, Lin Fan leaned close to Zhao Ziqing's ear and whispered, "Another suitor? Do you need my help to deal with him? I promise he won't dare to appear in front of you again."
"Don't be silly!" Zhao Ziqing's heart tightened when she heard this, remembering Liu Daqiang's miserable plight. She knew too well how Lin Fan had made Liu Daqiang disappear from her sight.
"If you touch Qin Yang, Old Qin will definitely not let you go."
"I understand. Today, I'll have to rely on that old fox to help you gamble on the stones." Lin Fan nodded. "I'll do it after today."
Zhao Ziqing was speechless. Isn't this guy's solution too direct and violent?
While they were talking, Qin Yang came back. As if he had just noticed Lin Fan, he asked casually, "Zhao Ziqing, is this your driver?"
"I'm Mr. Zhao's bodyguard." Lin Fan answered before Zhao Ziqing.
"Oh." Qin Yang felt a little relieved. As long as he wasn't a love rival, it was fine. He ignored Lin Fan. He thought a mere bodyguard was not worth his attention.
"Zhao Ziqing, can I accompany you for a walk? Perhaps I can help you find the finest jadeite without my grandfather having to intervene."
"Not long ago, I unraveled a piece of glass seed."
"Let's wait for Elder Qin." Zhao Ziqing's tone remained cold, and she clearly didn't want to talk to Qin Yang any more. If she hadn't been concerned about Elder Qin's reputation, she would have walked away long ago.
Seeing this, Lin Fan spoke up to break the deadlock, "Young Master Qin, you just said you unearthed a piece of glass seed? How big is it? I bet it's worth a fortune, right?"