Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen buys a suspected "spring color" pine flower rough stone for 2,000 yuan.
• He decides to polish the stone first to reveal its color.
• After polishing, a faint pink spring color appears, indicating high-grade lavender jadeite.
• The color is confirmed as pink spring, a top-grade lavender jadeite.
• Chu Chen cuts the stone open, revealing glass type pink spring with no cracks.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates his expertise and luck in identifying and gambling on high-quality jadeite.
• The seller of the rough stone regrets selling it for such a low price.
• The crowd's excitement and anticipation grow as the stone's quality is revealed.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Expertise: Chu Chen's luck and skill in identifying valuable jadeite are highlighted.
• Gambling and Risk: The process of gambling on rough stones involves risk and uncertainty.
• Regret and Opportunity: The seller regrets his decision, while Chu Chen seizes the opportunity.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Li Guodong: They work together, with Li Guodong assisting Chu Chen in polishing and washing the stone.
• Chu Chen and the Crowd: The crowd gathers around, discussing and reacting to the stone's reveal.
• Chu Chen and Boss Ma: Boss Ma offers to buy the stone for 100,000 yuan, but Chu Chen refuses, stating he won't sell until it's fully opened.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen's "rough" stone is revealed to contain a high-quality, glass-type pink spring jade worth at least five million yuan.
• The jade is successfully carved out, and a bidding war ensues between Boss Ma and Zhang Yanbin, with the price reaching six million nine hundred thousand yuan.
• Chu Chen decides to keep the jade for personal collection and agrees to give one bracelet each to Zhang Yanbin and Hou Yuanming, and a pendant each to Chu Yulan, Li Guodong, and Liu Zhiqing.
• Zhang Yanbin offers to have his family's shop process the jade, and Chu Chen agrees.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen: Demonstrates his expertise in jade identification and maintains his composure despite the high value of the jade, showing maturity and restraint.
• Zhang Yanbin: Shows his wealth and influence by offering to have his family's shop process the jade and by bidding aggressively for the jade.
• Boss Ma: Regrets selling the "rough" stone to Chu Chen and shows his determination to buy the jade by bidding aggressively.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune: The "rough" stone's high value is seen as a result of Chu Chen's monstrously good luck.
• Greed and regret: Boss Ma's regret and dejection highlight the theme of missed opportunities and the consequences of greed.
• Wealth and status: The high value of the jade and the aggressive bidding highlight the characters' wealth and status.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen interacts with his friends and the other jade enthusiasts, showing camaraderie and generosity by sharing the jade with them.
• Zhang Yanbin and Boss Ma interact competitively, showing their determination to acquire the jade and their disdain for each other.
• The group dynamic is strengthened as they share a meal and discuss the jade's processing, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yanbin's supervisor, Zhou, arrives at the restaurant, revealing herself to be a stunningly beautiful young woman.
• Zhou and Zhang have a tense interaction due to their past history, with Zhou showing clear dislike towards Zhang.
• The contract for the glass type pink spring material is signed, and the money is transferred.
• Chu Chen reveals he has a piece of yellow salt sand rough material in his backpack, which he hasn't cut yet.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yanbin is shown to be straightforward but also lecherous, with a history of philandering that has caused friction with his supervisor, Zhou.
• Chu Chen is portrayed as humble, lucky, and perceptive, with excellent eyesight for spotting valuable Jade.
• Zhou is revealed to be professional at work but holds a grudge against Zhang due to his past actions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of luck and skill in Jade gambling is explored, with Chu Chen's good fortune and keen eyesight being highlighted.
• The consequences of past actions are shown through the tension between Zhang and Zhou.
• The importance of sincerity and harmony in business is illustrated through Zhang's feud with Boss Ma.

Character Interactions

• Zhang and Zhou's tense interaction reveals their past history and Zhou's dislike for Zhang.
• Chu Chen interacts with the group, sharing stories about his Jade findings and receiving praise for his luck and skill.
• Zhang confides in Chu Chen about his feelings for Chu Yulan and his feud with Boss Ma, showing Chu Chen's role as a confidant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group visits Qian Ji Processing Workshop, a jade processing facility.
• Old Qian, the boss, expresses concern about his business due to market changes.
• The group selects and begins cutting their purchased rough stones.
• Chu Chen helps Wen Yuting polish her Denaka skin material, revealing green jade with a purple tint.
• Shi Anyi, the boss of Shi Ji Jade House, offers to buy Wen Yuting's polished stone for 30,000 yuan.

Character Developments

• Old Qian shows worry about his business due to market conditions.
• Wen Yuting displays excitement and anxiety about her potential profit.
• Shi Anyi demonstrates his interest in buying Wen Yuting's polished stone.

Significant Themes

• The impact of market changes on businesses (Old Qian's concern).
• The excitement and uncertainty of gambling on jade (Wen Yuting's emotional journey).
• The allure of potential wealth (Shi Anyi's interest in buying Wen Yuting's stone).

Character Interactions

• Old Qian, Hou Yuanming, Liu Zhiqing, and Zhang Yanbin greet each other warmly, indicating familiarity.
• Chu Chen helps Wen Yuting polish her stone, showing camaraderie and support.
• Shi Anyi approaches Wen Yuting to make an offer, showing interest in her stone and potential business.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Yuting, daughter of Secretary Wen, sells a rough stone to Li Guodong and Chu Chen.
• Chu Chen discovers the stone contains ice type jade with fortune, prosperity, and longevity patterns.
• The stone is opened, revealing pure purple, green, and red colors, making it highly valuable.
• Various buyers offer high prices, but Wen Yuting refuses to sell, keeping the jade for another use.
• Shi Anyi, a businessman, tries to network with Chu Yulan and Chu Chen, believing them to be part of the influential Chu family.

Character Developments

• Wen Yuting: Initially tempted by offers, she maintains her composure and keeps the jade due to its special significance. She also shows caution due to her father's position.
• Chu Chen: Displays his ability in stone processing and maintains a low profile, avoiding unnecessary attention.
• Shi Anyi: Shows eagerness to network with influential people, trying to buy the jade and curry favor with the Chu family.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Prosperity: The jade's patterns symbolize fortune, prosperity, and longevity, reflecting the characters' desires and the potential wealth and success it brings.
• Caution and Discretion: Characters like Wen Yuting and Chu Chen exercise caution, especially when dealing with influential people or valuable items, to avoid potential pitfalls.

Character Interactions

• Wen Yuting and Li Guodong: They work together, sharing the excitement and profit from the jade discovery. Wen Yuting supports Li Guodong's decision not to sell the jade.
• Wen Yuting and Shi Anyi: Wen Yuting is annoyed by Shi Anyi's attempts to buy the jade, feeling he's trying to bribe her father indirectly. She refuses to sell, even when he offers a high price.
• Chu Yulan and Chu Chen: They interact briefly, with Chu Yulan introducing Chu Chen to Shi Anyi, leading to the latter believing they are part of the influential Chu family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen, Zhang Yanbin, and Hou Yuanming are interested in a piece of ice type fortune, prosperity, and longevity jade material.
• Hou Yuanming and Zhang Yanbin initially plan to buy the material together but realize it's too valuable to divide.
• Chu Chen suggests he should get the material and promises to give them priority on similar jade in the future.
• Chu Chen buys the material for 800,000 yuan, intending to carve a Shouxing ornament for Zhao Qirui.
• Li Guodong and Wen Yuting argue over whether Li Guodong should accept Wen Yuting's 300,000 yuan startup fund.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen: Shows his business acumen and willingness to help others (Li Guodong and Wen Yuting). Reveals his past struggles with identity and relationships.
• Chu Yulan: Shows empathy and understanding towards Chu Chen's past. Reflects on her own past.
• Hou Yuanming & Zhang Yanbin: Display their interest in jade and willingness to cooperate with Chu Chen.
• Li Guodong & Wen Yuting: Show their commitment to each other but have differing views on Li Guodong accepting Wen Yuting's money.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Cooperation: Characters work together towards common goals (e.g., buying jade material together).
• Trust and Relationship Building: Characters build trust through actions (e.g., Chu Chen's promise to Hou and Zhang).
• Personal Growth and Healing: Characters reflect on their past experiences and emotions (e.g., Chu Chen and Chu Yulan).

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Hou Yuanming/Zhang Yanbin: They discuss and agree on the jade material, showing mutual respect and trust.
• Chu Chen and Chu Yulan: They share personal stories, leading to a deeper understanding and connection between them.
• Li Guodong and Wen Yuting: They argue about Li Guodong accepting Wen Yuting's money, showing their differing views on financial independence and commitment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhiqing, despite his poor luck in gambling on stones, decides to make one last attempt.
• He presents a "rough" stone with a plum blossom sand skin and a green-intercepting crack, which Chu Chen identifies as a dislocated crack.
• Liu Zhiqing cuts the stone open, revealing a large area of true green on both sides, with a promising type and water content.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhiqing: Initially disappointed with his luck, he regains his confidence and determination to make his final gamble count.
• Chu Chen: Demonstrates his sharp eyes and experience in identifying jade patterns, earning respect from the others.

Significant Themes

• Luck and determination: Liu Zhiqing's poor luck is contrasted with his unyielding determination, leading to a successful outcome.
• Identification and evaluation of jade: The characters' ability to identify and assess the quality of jade is crucial in their profession and affects their fortunes.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhiqing and Chu Chen: Chu Chen's support and encouragement help Liu Zhiqing maintain his resolve and confidence.
• The group: They offer Liu Zhiqing words of encouragement and share in his excitement when he finally has a successful gamble.
• Old Qian: He shows interest in Liu Zhiqing's material and offers to buy it, marking a turning point in Liu Zhiqing's fortunes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhiqing cuts a successful stone, yielding a valuable piece of old pit ice glutinous seed yellow-sun green Jade.
• Zhang Yanbin buys the Jade for 1.2 million yuan and offers Old Qian the dry green Jade and future green Jade finds in exchange for not bidding on this one.
• Hou Yuanming's rough stone yields an ice type Jade, which he gives to Old Qian in exchange for not causing trouble.
• Chu Chen receives a call from Zhao Qirui, informing him that the Candle formula has been successfully trial-produced with better results than the aged one.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhiqing shows his skill and endurance in cutting stones.
• Zhang Yanbin demonstrates his experience and quick decision-making in buying the Jade.
• Hou Yuanming shows generosity in giving away the ice type Jade to Old Qian.
• Chu Chen receives good news about the Candle formula and expresses humility about his share in the company.

Significant Themes

• Luck and skill in gambling on stones.
• Generosity and friendship among Jade merchants.
• The value of good Jade and the uncertainty of finding it.
• The importance of relationships in business, as seen in Chu Chen's connection with Zhao Qirui.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yanbin and Liu Zhiqing work together to cut the stone, with Zhang Yanbin offering to help due to Liu's fatigue.
• Zhang Yanbin, Hou Yuanming, and Old Qian negotiate the distribution of the Jade, with Old Qian trying to secure a piece for his family.
• Hou Yuanming and Old Qian reach an agreement, with Hou Yuanming giving Old Qian the ice type Jade and future green Jade finds.
• Chu Chen shares his good news with Li Guodong and the others, showing his excitement and humility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen reveals he has started a company producing incense, with his uncle-in-law and another elder handling management.
• The group decides to visit Yingjiang to gamble on rough stones, with Zhang Yanbin arranging a guide named Ma San.
• At Yingjiang, they meet Ma San, who takes them to a warehouse-like area where rough stones are traded.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen: Shows secrecy about his business ventures and demonstrates caution in handling his jade rough stone.
• Ma San: Revealed to be well-connected and respected in the rough stone trade, with a shrewd and calculating demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Caution: Chu Chen's secrecy about his business and his decision not to cut his jade rough stone in front of everyone highlight the importance of caution in business dealings.
• Business Acumen: The characters' understanding of the rough stone trade, smuggling methods, and market dynamics showcase their business acumen.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and His Friends: The group's dynamic remains friendly and supportive, with Li Guodong and Wen Yuting showing enthusiasm for their trip to Yingjiang.
• Zhang Yanbin and Ma San: Zhang Yanbin's familiarity with Ma San suggests a history of successful collaborations.
• Ma San and Others: Ma San's interactions with others in Yingjiang display his influence and respect in the trade.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at a large warehouse filled with tens of thousands of rough stones, priced at 500 yuan per kilogram for ordinary full-gambling stones, with higher prices for special types.
• Old Yu, the warehouse manager, agrees to sell 4 million yuan worth of goods to Zhang Yanbin, with the remaining 4 million to be split among the others.
• The group starts picking rough stones, with Chu Chen using his Treasure Sense to quickly select high-potential stones while avoiding suspicion.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates his expertise in rough stone selection, picking high-quality stones without drawing attention.
• Wen Yuting struggles with the concept of spending a large sum on rough stones, eventually compromising and giving some to Li Guodong.
• Zhang Yanbin shows interest in an old elephant skin rough stone.

Significant Themes

• The value and risk of gambling on rough stones.
• The importance of trust and reputation in business transactions (seen through Ma San and Old Yu's interactions).
• The tension between profit and ethical considerations (Wen Yuting's struggle with spending money).

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen helps Wen Yuting make a decision about her rough stones, showing a mentoring role.
• Li Guodong shows interest in Wen Yuting's rough stones, hinting at a potential romantic tension.
• Zhang Yanbin and Chu Chen collaborate in picking rough stones, showing a friendly business relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen and his group visit an uncut stone warehouse, where Chu Chen finds an old elephant skin "mao" material with promising characteristics but also blemishes.
• After careful examination, Chu Chen discovers a plaster blemish and a husk pine flower, making the "mao" material worth the asking price despite other blemishes.
• Chu Chen decides to buy the "mao" material after using his special ability to confirm its value.
• Chu Chen finds his friend Chu Yulan interested in a yellow pear skin "mao" material with a chicken claw crack. He helps her decide by using his special ability.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen: Demonstrates his expertise in identifying "mao" material characteristics and blemishes. He also shows concern for Chu Yulan's financial management.
• Chu Yulan: Shows enthusiasm and intuition in gambling on stones, relying on her feeling about the "mao" material. She also reveals her financial situation to Chu Chen.

Significant Themes

• Gambling on Stones: The thrill and risk of gambling on uncut stones, relying on one's expertise and intuition.
• Luck and Intuition: The role of luck and intuition in gambling on stones, as seen through Chu Yulan's experiences.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Zhang Yanbin: They discuss the old elephant skin "mao" material's characteristics and blemishes, leading to Chu Chen's purchase.
• Chu Chen and Hou Yuanming: Hou Yuanming's arrival helps Chu Chen discover the plaster blemish, leading to further examination of the "mao" material.
• Chu Chen and Chu Yulan: Chu Chen helps Chu Yulan decide on a "mao" material with a chicken claw crack, using his special ability to confirm its value.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Yulan decides to buy rough stones based on Chu Chen's advice.
• Chu Chen uses his special ability to select more rough stones, spending approximately 1.9 million yuan.
• The group moves to the semi-gambling stones area, but the showings are disappointing.
• They are led to a small room with high-quality, expensive rough stones.
• Chu Chen decides to select a rough stone based on his own judgment for assessment.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen: He continues to use his special ability to select rough stones but also decides to assess his stone-gambling skills independently.
• Chu Yulan: She shows trust in Chu Chen's judgment and decides to buy rough stones based on his advice.

Significant Themes

• Trust and reliance on one's own abilities versus relying on others.
• The importance of experience and assessment in developing skills.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Chu Yulan: They show mutual trust and respect, with Chu Yulan following Chu Chen's advice.
• Chu Chen and other stone gamblers: They interact briefly, with Zhang Yanbin showing interest in Chu Chen's recent purchase of an old elephant skin rough stone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen discards a black wusha due to cross-grain inclusions and decides to use his ability on an iron sand skin stone with a moldy frost pattern, suspecting it might be a mutated "Qiao Mian" frost pattern.
• Chu Chen, Hou Yuanming, and Zhang Yanbin select "rough" stones, totaling 10.5 million yuan after a discount.
• They visit a jade processing workshop owned by Zhang Yanbin's friend, Shen Feng, and then check into a hotel.
• While having dinner, they are harassed by a group of hooligans, leading to a fight. The restaurant manager intervenes, but the hooligans return with reinforcements after they leave.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates his observational skills and decision-making in selecting jade stones.
• Zhang Yanbin shows his protective nature towards Chu Yulan and his willingness to fight when provoked.
• Chu Chen displays his martial arts skills, kicking multiple opponents with a single move.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: The moldy frost pattern on the iron sand skin stone might not be what it seems, reflecting the theme of appearances being deceptive.
• Consequences of Actions: The fight at the restaurant leads to potential retaliation, illustrating the theme of actions having consequences.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Zhang Yanbin work together to select jade stones, showcasing their partnership and mutual respect.
• Zhang Yanbin stands up for Chu Yulan when she is harassed, demonstrating his protective nature.
• Chu Chen and Zhang Yanbin fight side by side against the hooligans, highlighting their camaraderie.
• The restaurant manager, Brother Long, tries to mediate the conflict, showing his desire to maintain peace in his establishment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of thugs, led by Green Skin, arrives to confront Chu Chen and his group.
• Chu Chen realizes the restaurant's boss, Brother Long, is influential and suggests they take refuge inside.
• Brother Long blocks the thugs from entering, leading to a standoff.
• Green Skin demands that Brother Long hand over Chu Chen's group, threatening to destroy his restaurant.
• Chu Chen calls for help using a number given by Brother Zhao, and reinforcements arrive within five minutes.
• Armed soldiers, sent by Mr. Feng, surround and disarm the thugs, while Green Skin attempts to attack Chu Yulan but is stopped by Chu Chen.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates quick thinking, strategic planning, and combat skills, becoming the de facto leader of the group.
• Zhang Yanbin feels guilty for causing the trouble and apologizes to the group.
• Wen Yuting shows concern for her friends' safety and suggests calling the police.
• Chu Yulan is frightened and relies on her brother, Chu Chen, for protection.
• Green Skin reveals his ruthlessness by attempting to use Chu Yulan as a hostage.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence in criminal underworld.
• The importance of connections and having influential backers.
• The consequences of reckless and impulsive actions (Green Skin's actions leading to his downfall).

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Zhang Yanbin work together to protect the group.
• Wen Yuting and Li Guodong have a minor argument, but later make up.
• Chu Chen and Brother Long have a brief alliance, with Chu Chen offering his help in the future.
• Green Skin's attempt to use Chu Yulan as a hostage is thwarted by Chu Chen's intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen injures his hand while protecting Chu Yulan from a knife attack.
• They go to the hospital for treatment, and Chu Chen gets stitches.
• Chu Yulan decides to confess about her family's secret to Chu Chen but hesitates.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates his selflessness and bravery by protecting Chu Yulan.
• Chu Yulan feels guilty for keeping secrets from Chu Chen and wants to confess but is uncertain about his reaction.

Significant Themes

• Family and sibling bonds: Chu Chen's protective actions towards Chu Yulan highlight their sibling-like bond.
• Trust and honesty: Chu Yulan's struggle to confess her family's secret emphasizes the importance of trust and honesty in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Chu Yulan's bond strengthens as Chu Chen protects her, leading Chu Yulan to want to confess her family's secret to him.
• Chu Chen and the military officer have a brief interaction, with the officer ensuring Chu Chen gets proper medical treatment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen buys a piece of black wusha rough stone for 1000 yuan from a local shop.
• He discovers that the black wusha has no visible good signs but reacts to his Treasure Sense.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates his negotiation skills and determination in buying the black wusha.
• Chu Yulan shows concern for Chu Chen's well-being after his injury.

Significant Themes

• The theme of gambling and risk-taking is highlighted with the purchase of black wusha, known for its high risk but potentially high reward.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen interacts with the shop owner, negotiating the price of the black wusha.
• Chu Yulan and Chu Chen have a brief conversation about his injury and shopping.
• Liu Zhiqing asks about the rough stone Chu Chen is holding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen buys a black wusha for 1000 yuan, planning to gamble on it.
• The group visits Shen Feng's processing workshop, where they learn Shen Feng recently cut an Imperial Green.
• Chu Chen selects rough stones for cutting, including the black wusha and an old elephant skin, expecting high value.
• Chu Yulan's yellow pear skin rough stone is cut first on a special machine, revealing apple green jade.
• Chu Chen polishes his black wusha, revealing glass type apple green jade.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen: Confident in his ability to choose valuable rough stones, he continues to make profitable cuts.
• Chu Yulan: Shows good intuition in choosing a valuable rough stone, but remains humble about her profits.
• Wen Yuting: Excited and proud when she contributes to a profitable cut, she teases Chu Yulan about her understatement.
• Zhang Yanbin: Quick to recognize the value of Chu Yulan's glass type, he immediately offers to buy it.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune in gambling on stones.
• The value and rarity of Imperial Green and glass type jades.
• The superstitions and preferences of gamblers on stones, influencing their choice of stone cutting machines.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Chu Yulan collaborate on polishing her rough stone, leading to a profitable cut.
• Wen Yuting teases Chu Yulan about her understatement of profits.
• Zhang Yanbin immediately offers to buy Chu Yulan's glass type, showing his shrewd business acumen.
• The group gathers around Chu Chen's machine when he reveals glass type, showing their interest and excitement in his cuts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen and his friends visit a jade processing factory in Yingjiang.
• Chu Chen opens a glass type apple green jadeite from a rough stone with a chicken claw crack.
• The jadeite is sold to Xu Jiangcheng for 2.6 million yuan.
• Xu Jiangcheng requests Chu Chen to inform him of any good stones in the future.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates his skill and confidence in gambling on stones.
• Chu Yulan shows reluctance but agrees to sell the jadeite due to financial needs.
• Xu Jiangcheng displays his business acumen and willingness to build a relationship with Chu Chen.

Significant Themes

• Luck and skill in gambling on stones.
• The importance of relationships in business.
• The tension and excitement of opening a valuable jadeite.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen interacts with his friends, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Chu Yulan interacts with Chu Chen, showing trust in his judgment.
• Xu Jiangcheng interacts with Chu Chen, showing respect and a desire to build a business relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen sells his high-grade jade roughs to Xu Jiangcheng.
• Chu Chen cuts a black wusha rough, revealing a pure vivid green, a big win.
• Zhang Yanbin buys the jade from Chu Chen for 1.55 million.
• Chu Chen and Li Guodong prepare to cut a large old elephant skin rough.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates his skill and luck in stone cutting, further impressing others.
• Zhang Yanbin shows his willingness to spend for his family's store's reputation.
• Li Guodong expresses his gratitude towards Chu Chen for his recent good fortune.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune in gambling on stones.
• The value of jade based on its type, color, and shape.
• The importance of reputation in business, as seen in Zhang Yanbin's purchasing decisions.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen interacts with Zhang Yanbin, Xu Jiangcheng, and Li Guodong, discussing the value and potential of the jade roughs.
• Zhang Yanbin and Uncle Fu negotiate the ownership of the jade, showing their camaraderie.
• Li Guodong and Chu Chen collaborate on cutting the old elephant skin rough, displaying their trust and friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Chen cuts another profitable piece of high ice type Jade, shocking Xu Jiangcheng and others.
• The group successfully cuts out a substantial piece of high ice type Jade, worth over twenty million.
• Chu Chen decides to sell the Jade immediately, but only if the price is right.

Character Developments

• Chu Chen demonstrates exceptional eyesight and luck in Jade cutting, further cementing his reputation.
• Zhang Yanbin and others show envy and regret at missing out on the high ice type Jade.
• Zhang Yanbin expresses hope that Chu Chen will sell the Jade immediately, implying he wants to buy it jointly with others.

Significant Themes

• Luck and skill in Jade cutting.
• Friendship and business relationships.
• The value and scarcity of high-quality Jade.

Character Interactions

• Chu Chen and Zhang Yanbin discuss the sale of the high ice type Jade, with Zhang Yanbin hoping to buy it immediately.
• The group works together to cut out the Jade, pooling their wisdom to preserve its maximum value.
• Xu Jiangcheng and others express shock and admiration at Chu Chen's skill in Jade cutting.