For ten days in a row, Dong Xuebin was looking for Jadeite Rough Stone in Capital City.
It has to be said that the materials in the capital are really poor. Dong Xuebin visited Panjiayuan and visited various antique markets with gambling stones. But in the end, what he saw was either bean jade or waxy jade. They were all low- to medium-grade jade. Although among ordinary people, The glutinous type of eyesight is already a very good thing, and the value is really high, but it is useless to Dong Xuebin. Jade worth tens of thousands of dollars can't be put on the auction table at all. It has to be the best of the ice type and glass type to be worthy of Dong Xuebin buying it with b.
So ten days passed and nothing was found.
Seeing that the day of Jadeite Special Auction is getting closer, Dong Xuebin is a little anxious.
... The Power of Time and Wealth 249
This morning, Yun De Auction Company top.
The sky was gray and barely bright, which was about five o'clock in the morning.
Qu Yunxuan woke up early. Wearing gauze pajamas, she quietly sat up from the bed, looked at Dong Xuebin beside her, leaned over and kissed him lovingly on the cheek, and then started to get dressed. In the past two days, Dong Xuebin and she had been sleeping here at Yunde Auction because they were busy looking for Jadeite Rough Stone. There was a rest room behind Qu Yunxuan's office, which had a double bed, refrigerator, lamp, wardrobe, and writing desk. Qu Yunxuan often slept here when he got off work late, and he had already regarded this place as his second home.
Dong Xuebin rourou also opened his eyes.
"Did I wake you up?" Qu Yunxuan looked at him apologetically, "Let's sleep a little longer."
Dong Xuebin yawned, "I can't sleep anymore. Huh, help me get dressed. I'll get up too."
Qu Yunxuan stretched out her hand distressedly and "touched" his face tenderly, "Don't be in a hurry to find the jade. Glassy Jadeite The ice species is a rare thing. You have been too tired for the past ten days. What's wrong with your body? It's enough, go back to sleep. We Auction House will have a small shoot tomorrow. I'll go to the company to arrange the decorations. By the way, I'll take out one of the Wild Ginsengs you left at my aunt's place for the auction tomorrow. Is that okay?"
"I don't care if you take all the photos. I told you to take care of it."
"Well, I'll go ahead and wake you up when I get back."
After getting dressed and leaving the office, Qu Yunxuan sighed lightly. She couldn't find the jade. How could she not be anxious? This was a matter of life and death for Auction House, but she didn't want to put too much pressure on Xiao Bin. He had no power, so he pretended that nothing was wrong. Hearing that Jia Xin Auction House of Feng Yi had collected a piece of fine ice jade, Qu Yunxuan felt the pressure was getting bigger and bigger, and he felt very uncomfortable.
In the room, Dong Xuebin did not sleep again. Instead, he tossed and turned on the bed. Where could he find the jade?
He had visited various antique towns, but Dong Xuebin's luck seemed to have run out. During this period, he didn't even come across any good treasures. Should he try his luck by visiting again? In the past, Dong Xuebin relied on a combination of b and a little bit of luck to pick up leaks, but now that there is no luck at all, Dong Xuebin is at a loss. No matter how powerful b is, no matter how defiant it is, it is useless if you can't find a good jadeite. What is this called? This is called a clever woman who cannot make a meal without rice! Dong Xuebin can't conjure an ice jade out of thin air, right?
In the morning, Yun De Auction Company xiǎo Conference Room.
Qu Yunxuan summoned the relevant persons in charge and experts from Jadeite Special Auction, and Dong Xuebin was naturally invited by Aunt Xuan.
It can be seen that everyone has a frown on their faces.
A man in his thirties said, "Mr. Qu, in the previous auctions, we collected antiques from all comers, including the Four Treasures of the Study, porcelain, and bronzes, so even if there is a conflict with the Jiaxin auction, it doesn't matter. But this jade auction, Jiaxin also chose the same day. Now there are very few jade auctions. Most people have gone to Jiaxin to take the auction. We really..."
Teacher Wei sighed, "I think it's better to postpone it for half a month."
Another middle-aged person said, "Yes, let's wait until Jiaxin's place is finished shooting. Then we might be able to collect some good greenery."
A woman said angrily, "But Jiaxin is clearly provoking us, why are you just doing this?" She seemed to have been photographed by Jiaxin, so she had a strong opinion of them. The Power of Time and Wealth 249
Everyone said something to each other, and they started to argue fiercely.
Qu Yunxuan patted the table to signal everyone to be quiet, "Xiao Bin, what do you think?"
Dong Xuebin frowned, "Give me a few more days, Glassy Jadeite I'm not sure, but ice jade... I can definitely get it!" Glassy Jadeite Ice jade is not completely unseen on the market, such as in department stores, etc. For example, you may find them in antique shops, but this kind of jadeite is so rare. Even if it is an ice jade bracelet, 99% of people will not sell it, but keep it for collection or display it in the store as a treasure. Therefore, it is not easy to get a better ice jadeite. Some things cannot be bought with money.
Teacher Wei frowned and didn't quite believe him, "Mr. Dong, if it's the ice type's ring face, then..."
Dong Xuebin said, "I understand this. If it's not a bracelet or something big, there's no point in taking it back."
The rings or accessories of the ice species are relatively cheap, but they are too small, tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands, and they really can't hold up the venue. Jadeite Special Auction Jadeite Special Auction, if there is not a million-dollar jadeite as the main auction item, this special event will make people laugh, so it is better not to hold it.
The meeting broke up and everyone left with their own thoughts.
Qu Yunxuan "touched" Dong Xuebin's hair and comforted, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. In the worst case, we won't hold a special show."
Dong Xuebin smiled helplessly, "I made things simple. When I picked up the leak in the past, it was too smooth. With some luck, it was almost unfavorable. But if you think about it, Stone Gambling itself is not that simple. If ice jadeite really appears so frequently, is jadeite still jadeite? It won't be speculated to the current price. Alas, a pair of ice bracelets with more green color now cost one million, right?"
"Nearly two million."
"Well, anyway... I'll try my best."
Qu Yunxuan said, "You should take a rest in the morning. Auntie, go take a look at the Auction House next door. I heard that they have Jadeite Rough Stone to shoot today."
Dong Xuebin exclaimed, "They also have Jadeite Special Auction?"
"Shi Hai Auction House's is not a special event, at most it's Stone Gambling. It only sells jade materials, not finished jade."
"Okay, then you go ahead. Let's go see Panjiayuan again in the afternoon."
Dong Xuebin has seen several auctions of raw materials in the past few days. Most of these materials were recovered by Auction Company from Ruili Myanmar. They were not provided by the auctioneer. When they were put into the auction, everyone bid, and the one with the highest price won. In the end, Auction House will also provide free stone analysis to those who buy the materials. However, since the stone analysis will not start until all the stones are auctioned, the interval is too long. Dong Xuebin estimates that his b will not play a big role. What's more, he doesn't think the materials Auction House brings out are any good, so he didn't go.
As soon as Qu Yunxuan left, Dong Xuebin swung his wheelchair around in the office.
Jade, Jade! Where can I find it?
Ten minutes...
Half an hour...
A little while...
Dong Xuebin I didn't come up with an idea when I arrived. I looked at my watch and it was already ten o'clock in the morning. The Power of Time and Wealth 249
I was idle, so Dong Xuebin called the staff downstairs and found two people to push me down to the first floor. Then Dong Xuebin planned to go to Panjiayuan myself.. Go shopping. Although I have been there many times, I can't see the good green for the first time. I can't see the good green for the second time. It doesn't mean that I can't see it for the third and fourth time. If my luck suddenly comes and a good ice plant falls in front of me, wouldn't I get a big deal?
Dong Xuebin is about to leave the company while rolling his wheelchair.
Ring ring ring, ring ring ring, the phone rang, it was the number Qu Yunxuan.
Dong Xuebin picked up the phone and said, "I was just about to call you. You should check yours first while I go to Panjiayuan for a walk."
Qu Yunxuan sighed deeply, "Xiao Bin, Jadeite Special Auction let's change the date."
"Huh?" Dong Xuebin was slightly startled, "Didn't we already agree? Why did you change your mind? Don't worry, I will definitely be able to bring back a big piece of ice in the next two days."
"It's not that Auntie doesn't believe in your ability, it's just that now... the ice type is useless."
"What's going on?"
"My aunt is at Shi Hai Auction House. Feng Yi just took a picture of a piece of Jadeite Rough Stone. I don't know what luck she got, but she got a piece of Glassy Jadeite jadeite. It's the kind of Glassy Jadeite with a very strong green color. Look. That's enough material to make a few pairs of bracelets. Do you know the current price of the Glassy Jadeite green bracelet? A pair of inferior bracelets costs about 10 million, and the good ones can cost more than 20 million. He can at least make two pairs of bracelets now, how can we compete with him for this special sale?"
Dong Xuebin is shocked, is she really lucky?
There were noisy sounds on the phone, and the other end seemed to be confused. Also, such good materials are not often seen over there like Ruili.
Qu Yunxuan sighed, "Let's wait until Auntie gets back."
Dong Xuebin felt a little worried. Ten days ago, he vowed to give Feng Yi some beauty, and even said that he would ask the other party to change the date automatically. But ten days later, he did not expect that the other party would have such good luck., even the Glassy Jadeite jadeite has been released, which is the best jadeite, and cannot be compared with ordinary ice jadeites. For Dong Xuebin, this is undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire!
what to do? Do you really want to change your life to avoid its sharp edge?
Eh! etc! Dong Xuebin suddenly asked, "When did Feng Yi buy the material?"
Qu Yunxuan said, "It was just at the auction."
"I mean what time!"
"About ten minutes ago, that material was the last one to be photographed. It started right after the filming."
Dong Xuebin suddenly became energetic, holy shit! Waiting and waiting! Qianxunwanxun! The opportunity has come, hasn't it?
bTwenty minutes!!
Time suddenly retreats!
The next moment, Dong Xuebin swayed, feeling that his center of gravity was obviously wandering. Looking sideways, he saw that he had returned to the previous time. Two staff members were carefully pushing the wheelchair and lowering Dong Xuebin from the steps. Dong Xuebin's b, after these days of accumulation, would not have twenty minutes, but because he had not calculated it specifically, he shouted a little more in order to allow himself to go back to the maximum time period. Now it seems that it should be almost fourteen or five minutes ago!
In the blink of an eye, the wheelchair went down the steps and reached the lobby on the first floor.
Dong Xuebin hurriedly shouted into the distance, "Xiao Taoer! Come on!"
Secretary Xiao Taoer was talking to a person in the hall. He was stunned when he heard the words, "What's the matter?"
"Quickly, push me Shi Hai Auction House!" Dong Xuebin didn't know if he could catch up, so he was extremely anxious. Seeing her walking slowly over in confusion, Dong Xuebin hurriedly turned his wheelchair to meet her, "Hurry up and lead the way!"
Xiao Taoer knew that he had a close relationship with Qu Yunxuan, so he pushed Dong Xuebin out of the company without asking any questions.
Dong Xuebin rubbed his hands and said, "Hurry up! Thank you! It's urgent!"
Xiao Taoer couldn't help but quicken his pace. In the end, he was almost running.
The location of Shi Hai Auction House is on another adjacent street. From here, you can walk through the alley and turn to the left. Dong Xuebin urged Xiao Taoer while calling Aunt Xuan. Maybe there was an auction there, so Aunt Xuan didn't answer the call after thinking for a long time.
Damn it.
Dong Xuebin immediately said, "Go in, go in!"
Xiao Taoer pushed him into the grand entrance of Shi Hai Auction.
Because most auctions of this kind of materials are not held in hotels, but directly at Auction Company, so given the size of Shihai Auction, the location of Conference Room can be known almost at a glance. Xiao Taoer also sensed the urgency of the situation from Dong Xuebin's look. He mentioned it in his mind and quickly pushed Dong Xuebin towards the small venue on the west side of the first floor, regardless of the staff's inquiries, and reached the door in a blink of an eye.
A staff member stretched out his hand to stop them, "Sorry, there's an auction going on inside."
Dong Xuebin said quickly, "Open an auction sign!"
The man said, "It's already opened. You can't enter now. If you want to buy stuffing, come back next time."
Dong Xuebin had no time to talk nonsense, turned around and said, "Come in!"
Xiao Taoer hesitated, but listened to Dong Xuebin and walked straight forward. The staff member got angry and reached out to grab the wheelchair. He even cursed. Dong Xuebin's eyes turned cold. He raised his hand and grabbed the man's wrist. He twisted it hard and pushed hard. The staff member stepped back several steps with a stunned expression. Even if he is seriously injured, even if his legs cannot move, Dong Xuebin is still Dong Xuebin, and his combat effectiveness is much stronger than that of a white-collar worker.
The main hall of the venue has been rushed in by Xiao Taoer.
On the "chairman" stage, the auctioneer was speaking loudly with a microphone, and there were many auctioneers sitting below.
Dong Xuebin's intrusion immediately attracted everyone's attention. A person in charge standing in the door was startled and came up to ask what was going on. The staff member behind who had his hands twisted by Dong Xuebin immediately added words and then glared at Dong Xuebin angrily. The person in charge frowned and looked over. It was really against the rules to barge in and interrupt the auction.
"Xiao Bin?" Qu Yunxuan saw him and immediately came over from his seat.
The jade appraisal expert Teacher Wei was also there. He was stunned and followed him.
The person in charge obviously knew her, "Mr. Qu, this is..."
Qu Yunxuan looked at Dong Xuebin strangely and said, "This is my friend, who is with me."
After a lot of trouble, the people at Shihai Auction still gave Qu Yunxuan face, and Dong Xuebin and Aunt Xuan Teacher Wei walked to the back and sat down in a few empty seats.
Qu Yunxuan said suspiciously, "Xiao Bin, why are you here?"
Dong Xuebin kept staring at the "Position" stage, "Let's not talk about this for now, what are you taking pictures of now?"
Qu Yunxuan said, "It's a Open Stone, with the window open. It looks like ice from the outside, but I'm not sure about the inside, and I don't know about the jadeite."
"Is it the last piece?"
"That's right. Once this is over, it's time to unravel the stone."
Dong Xuebin was relieved, we caught up, we finally caught up!
After a brief interruption, the auctioneer on the 'chairman' stage continued to start the auction, "Six million and eight hundred thousand on the 22nd... six million and eight hundred thousand... Is there anyone with a higher bid... Oh... seven million... The bid on the 5th is seven million... Is that the end... seven million... seven million at a time..." The last person to raise the placard was Feng Yi sitting in front, with a smile on his face that was determined to win, as if he was very optimistic about this piece of material.
Teacher Wei frowned, "Is it too high?"
Qu Yunxuan said yes, "But it's not surprising that Open Stone bids more for this kind of thing. It depends on how much you like it."
Open Stone is a material with a window that allows you to see the jade inside. The jade is much smaller than other jade materials, and the price is naturally very high. However, the risk is still very high. For example, a piece of material with ice seeds on the surface may just be a thin layer of jade, but there is nothing inside, or the jade inside cannot maintain the quality of ice seeds, and may become stained with impurities.
"Twice seven million!"
Dong Xuebin tilted his head, "Aunt Xuan, how much money can we afford?"
Qu Yunxuan hesitated, "I want to keep two million for publicity and other aspects, and the remaining ten million that can be used is about ten million. What are you..."
Dong Xuebin said firmly, "This material is very good, please give me the auction card."
Qu Yunxuan blinked, "How good is it?"
"Glassy Jadeite is so good! I must buy it!"
Teacher Wei I can't believe it. You've only been here for less than a minute, and you said this material is good without even looking at it carefully? He has always had doubts about Dong Xuebin being a master of Stone Gambling. People who really play Stone Gambling had to take a flashlight to take a photo just now. How about you? You are so far away that you can't even see the jade on the material clearly. Are you going to buy it now? It's too casual!
"Glassy Jadeite?" Qu Yunxuan said Shen Yin: "Are you sure?"
Dong Xuebin said, "I'm very sure, even if the price is 10 million... we have to buy it!"
Teacher Wei said anxiously, "Mr. Qu! You can't!"
The following Xiao Taoer also sounded a little frightening, ten million?
Qu Yunxuan took a breath, although Auction House can use ten million of funds, but if it is spent on this piece of material, it is definitely an unwise choice. If it breaks down, and there is something below the ice level in it, the ten million will be wasted, and the whole Yun De Auction Company will be completely finished. Yes, there will be no chance to turn around, and it must be the end of bankruptcy! Feng Yi dares to spend 7 million to play this way, that's because Charles Schwab Auction has money, and hundreds of millions of funds will obviously not break the capital chain just because of this money. However, Yunde Auction is still a small company, and 10 million is almost all the assets. One wrong move and the whole game will be lost!
Teacher Wei advised, "Mr. Qu! This material can yield at most one piece of ice jadeite! Now seven million is enough!" Every expert has his own set of identification methods, but anyway, he can't see that the material can have the momentum of Glassy Jadeite.
Dong Xuebin looked at Aunt Xuan.
Qu Yunxuan took a breath and said with a wry smile, "I don't care, here, I'll give it to you." He gave the auction card to Dong Xuebin.
Teacher Wei struck his mind and felt that he was not far from unemployment.
Dong Xuebin But there was no time to explain, because the auctioneer had already called seven million for the third time, and the hammer was raised in the air.
Dong Xuebin shouted with one sign, "Seven and a half million!"
The auctioneer was about to drop the hammer hard when he heard the sound and couldn't help but put the hammer down calmly.
Feng Yi in front frowned and looked back at Dong Xuebin and Qu Yunxuan. Then, before the auctioneer repeated the price, Feng Yi raised his sign without thinking, "Seven.8 million!"
Dong Xuebin said without saying a word, "Eight million!"
Feng Yi finally hesitated for a moment, then said with a heart:... Eight and a half million!"
Dong Xuebin held up the placard expressionlessly, "... Eight million and eight hundred thousand!"
Several experts who came with Feng Yi are very fond of that piece of mahogany material. As long as the jade inside is heavy enough, they can basically make a profit without losing money. However, the current price is a bit irrational. If it is not increased but just flattened, the cost may be Xu couldn't take it back, so a little old man next to him gave Feng Yi a wink, and another Stone Gambling expert also shook his head slightly at Feng Yi, signaling him not to follow.
Feng Yi hammered my brain, the duck I got flew away, I felt a little unwilling.
"Eight million and eight hundred thousand...8.8 million for one time on the 18th... Is there anyone who bids..."
Feng Yi frowned, raised the sign again and said, "Nine million!" I thought it should be mine this time, right?
But who would have expected, Dong Xuebin, under everyone's surprised gaze, increased the price again, "...9.2 million!"
Teacher Wei no longer knew what to say. Qu Yunxuan sat there silently, handing all the decision-making power to Dong Xuebin. Xiao Taoer also felt that the company's survival seemed to depend on this moment. There was a flash of uneasiness and nervousness in his eyes. That was almost all the money of their company!
Feng Yi's face changed slightly, but after thinking for a while, he smiled again. He had brought it upon himself to do something wrong. How dare a little Auction House, a man with tens of millions of assets, spend so much money to bet on a piece of news? Isn't this life-threatening? Feng Yi is waiting to see Yun De Auction Company's joke. This transaction will be a loss, and this company will be in danger without having to do it on its own!
"Nine million and two hundred thousand once... Nine million and two hundred thousand twice..."
Finally, the auctioneer dropped the hammer heavily, "9.2 million yuan!"
Dong Xuebin smiled and nodded reassuringly to Aunt Xuan, signaling her to feel relieved.
Including commissions and other fees, Dong Xuebin they had to pay over 10 million!
Success or failure really depends on this.