In just under two hours, twenty million had been spent with little left over.

As he looked at the dozens of rough stones beside him, a thought crossed Xu Fan's mind. If these stones were cut, surely they would be worth more than twenty million, right?

"Lan, don't worry, I've learned from those masters before. Once these stones are cut, they will definitely replenish the stock we need this time!"

"Oh? Is that so? Why do I feel like it's not very reliable?"

Xu Fan was making his solemn promise to Xiao Lan when suddenly Chen Longhu's lazy voice rose from the side.

Chen Longhu, with the entourage from Jade Firm, came over without any reservations.

"Hehe, Lan, you've spent twenty million, and I've spent twenty million. Tell me, which one of us will make a profit?"

"Hmph!"

Xiao Lan glared at Chen Longhu but didn't reply.

She had already made up her mind that for this stone gambling, she didn't aim for much, just for the jade that came out to be sufficient for use.

"Xu Fan, let's go over there."

At this time, those in front had finished cutting the stones. Xiao Lan gave Xu Fan a look, signaling him to proceed and have the stone-cutting master start the cutting.

"Eh, alright, Lan."

Xu Fan nodded and proceeded to move the stones they had bought to the stone-cutting machine.

"Master, please."

Buyers who purchase a large amount of raw stones like this were regulars at the stone gambling market, and with the red envelope Xu Fan handed over, the stone-cutting master nodded happily and began the cutting.

Stone cutting generally involves two methods: sawing and grinding. Usually, one starts with the cutting machine to saw, and once green is spotted, then starts grinding.

The process appears incredibly simple, yet it tugs at the gambler's heartstrings!

Watching the stone he gambled on shedding dust under the operation of the cutting machine, Xu Fan kept muttering for the appearance of green, his eyes almost turning green with excitement!

But to his despair, from the first stone to the last, the number of times he got excited were few and far between!

The twenty million he'd spent was now just a few small pieces of jade.

Bloodbath!

This was definitely what one would call a bloodbath!

One cut to poverty, one cut to wealth, one cut to wearing burlap—Xu Fan's situation was a classic case of one cut taking his own life!

"Hahaha! Xiao Lan, a full twenty million! Just like that down the drain? You really are rich!"

Chen Longhu watched and laughed uproariously with delight!

Is there anything more satisfying than seeing an enemy's misfortune in this world?

With such little jade, it's impossible to create even a few pieces of jade ware! Thinking of the butterfly effect this result would trigger, Chen Longhu squinted his eyes and boasted, "Hehe, Xiao Lan, watch closely, see how much jade will come from these raw stones of mine!"

With a grand gesture, Chen Longhu's subordinates started moving the stones previously selected by the Jade King.

"Humph, Master, make sure you cut it well. If you cut a piece of green, I'll give you a hundred thousand red packet!"

Chen Longhu spoke generously to the stone-cutting master, not caring about the size of the red envelope because he was clear that with the stones chosen by the Jade King, he would earn in the tens of millions at the least!

The stone-cutting master took the raw stones and started operating the stone-cutting machine.

As if the heavens were deliberately striking at Xiao Lan, the very first stone that Chen Longhu had picked showed green as soon as it was cut!

Excited cheers erupted! The Jade King truly deserved his reputation, renowned after so many years; stone after stone was ground to reveal green jade. Xiao Lan had already lost all hope.

"Lan, this is all my fault..."

Seeing the look of disappointment on Xiao Lan's face, Xu Fan hesitated for a moment before stepping forward to apologize.

This crushing defeat was mainly his own fault.

Even now, he regretted how he had been so arrogantly complacent before!

If only he had been more serious about selecting the stones earlier, they wouldn't be in such a terrible predicament!

"Xu Fan, forget it, it's not your fault..."

Xiao Lan forced a wry smile and shook her head; she had already lost and didn't want to argue about who was right or wrong anymore.

At worst, she would just give up on the Jade Firm's business.

"Eh? Sister Lan, why are you leaving so soon? I'm on such a winning streak today, and you don't plan to congratulate me? Aren't you being a little too stingy?"

Just as she was about to leave with Heizi, Chen Longhu's voice came from behind her.

Xiao Lan clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath, and turned around.

"Congratulations, are you satisfied now?"

"Hahaha! Xiao Lan, didn't expect this, did you? You also have such a day!"

Seeing Xiao Lan forcibly holding back, Chen Longhu burst into boisterous laughter!

"Hehe, you and I have some relationship, and I know what you're betting on jadeite for. So, how about this, I sell you these jadeites for twice the price, what do you think?"

After his laughter, Chen Longhu started to talk business with Xiao Lan. Hearing this offer at twice the price, Xiao Lan couldn't help but scoff.

"Hehe, a lion's mouth indeed, Chen Longhu. Do you think I'm stupid?"

"Hmph, it's not a question of being smart or stupid now. Xiao Lan, do you think you have any other choice if you want to keep the Jade Firm's business afloat?"

"..."

Xiao Lan remained silent. Although the price was exorbitantly high, indeed, buying the jadeite rough stones from Chen Longhu could help her get through this difficulty.

At the same time, she wouldn't lose too much money.

But...

Xiao Lan looked at Chen Longhu with suspicion and snorted, "Do you, Chen Longhu, ever have such good intentions?"

"Hehe, Sister Lan, am I really that bad in your eyes?"

"I'm just trying to build a good image in your heart, so you'll trust me enough to hand over that thing."

Chen Longhu said smilingly, but in his heart, he had a different plan.

As long as Xiao Lan paid twice the price for this batch of jadeite, when some time passed, he would send someone to snatch the jadeite back!

That way, adding fuel to the fire would be even more satisfying!

Calculating his perfect plan, Chen Longhu greedily eyed Xiao Lan, thinking to himself that someday, she would come to him, naked, offering that very thing!

"Yo? Little Tiger, what are you chatting about?"

Just as Xiao Lan was gradually letting down her guard and about to fall into the pit he had dug, suddenly, a languid voice rang out from one side!

Chen Longhu's face instantly darkened!

Nemesis!

Why did he have to run into this bastard every time!

Seeing Xu Fan approaching leisurely, Xiao Lan gave him a reproachful look and said, "Where did you run off to just now? I couldn't find you anywhere."

"Heh heh, let's not talk about that. Sister Lan, what was my grandson gossiping with you about just now?"

"You!"

Chen Longhu's eyes bulged in fury — Xu Fan was mocking him in a roundabout way. He almost couldn't resist starting a fight!

"Nothing much. Heizi didn't get much out of the twenty million. Chen Longhu said he'd sell me the jadeite he gambled for at double the price..."

Teased by Xu Fan, Xiao Lan's mood lightened quite a bit. She briefly explained to Xu Fan, who pouted and muttered, "Tsk, I told you to let me handle it. Now see, twenty million down the drain, huh?"

"You!"

Xu Fan was clearly mocking her, and Heizi felt his face flushing with embarrassment!

He glared at Xu Fan and snorted, "Hehe, easy to say after the fact. If you had been in my place, it's not certain you would've done any better!"

"Idiot..."

Xu Fan rolled his eyes and ignored Heizi, turning his gaze to Chen Longhu.

"Hey, Little Tiger, trying to con your grandmother while I'm not around, huh? Not afraid I'll kick your ass later?"

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