Chapter 3

Linping City outskirts.

At the Nanqiao Logistics Warehouse Center, a convoy led by a Mercedes-Benz seven-seater business van, followed by trucks and cranes, drove in and stopped steadily in front of a small warehouse.

Once the vehicles were parked, Su Jie and Liang Lianjun stepped out of the business van.

The group of elite business professionals following them, including financial and legal experts, clearly indicated a major transaction.

"The goods are inside."

Su Jie took out his key, unlocked the warehouse he had just rented with all his assets, and led the group inside.

The warehouse wasn't very large and appeared quite empty, with only a few bare trees placed in the corners.

"It really is Sandalwood."

Liang Lianjun's earlier unease completely subsided. Su Jie wasn't playing games with him.

"Mr. Su, let me examine the quality of these raw materials first. You don't mind if we cut a few samples, do you?"

Liang Lianjun took his tools from the car and said impatiently.

"We're all professionals here, so that's perfectly fine."

Su Jie waved his hand, and Liang Lianjun scurried over to the Sandalwood trees.

"This guy's got some serious connections. He actually has so much of this."

The moment he saw the Sandalwood, Liang Lianjun recognized them as old, aged logs, likely passed down through generations and thus free to trade.

Liang Lianjun was unaware that there was something called Spiritual Energy in this world, which could easily be used to artificially age wood.

"Diameter approximately 59 centimeters, length around 16 meters, estimated weight five to six tons. This one is 63 centimeters in diameter."

After measuring the five Sandalwood trees, Liang Lianjun called a worker over.

The worker picked up a chainsaw and began cutting an opening at the base of one of the Sandalwood trees.

Vroom!

When a thin slice of wood was cut away and the sawdust was washed off, revealing the inner core.

Everyone except Su Jie widened their eyes.

Accompanying a faint fragrance, the wood grain of the Sandalwood, from light to deep, presented an extreme wave-like pattern.

It was like a dazzlingly beautiful painting of West Lake, a masterpiece of nature.

"Perfect, a perfect grade Golden Star Hairline Grain. This grain, this texture, this oil density. It's incredible."

As if caressing a dream lover, Liang Lianjun's palm glided over the beautiful cut surface, his eyes practically wanting to bore into the wood.

The obsession one feels when encountering something they love is hard for outsiders to understand.

Su Jie, for instance, didn't understand. While he found it beautiful, he wasn't to that extent of infatuation.

However, Su Jie knew one thing: he was going to make even more money.

"Manager Liang, why don't you examine the rest of the goods? There are four more trees."

A few minutes later, Su Jie reminded Liang Lianjun, who was still lost in his admiration.

"These must be just as good. Master, bring the chainsaw. Actually, I'll do it myself. I've never cut such premium Sandalwood before."

Liang Lianjun was exceptionally excited and snatched the chainsaw, eager to operate it himself.

As the chainsaw buzzed, one Sandalwood tree after another was cut open.

With each cut, gasps of amazement could be heard from those present.

"It's an exquisite Fish Scale Grain, evolving into Dragon Scale Grain. The grain is clear, majestic, full, and smooth."

"Is this real? This layered Golden Star Burl Grain is simply perfect, too perfect."

"This one too."

Exclamations echoed throughout the warehouse.

The industry elites from Cold Lily Company were like novices who had never seen the world before, completely captivated by the various beautiful grains of the Sandalwood.

After all the Sandalwood had been measured, Liang Lianjun felt somewhat dazed, his heart pounding from the sudden, immense surprise. He hadn't been this excited even on his first night with his girlfriend.

"So, Manager Liang, my goods haven't disappointed you, have they?"

Su Jie asked with a smile. Seeing Liang Lianjun's excitement, he felt it would be a waste of his days spent toiling in the mountains and forests if he didn't drive a hard bargain.

"Mr. Su, you're joking. How could I be disappointed? I'm more than satisfied with these raw materials."

Liang Lianjun managed to calm his excitement and said solemnly, "Mr. Su, the batch you have is truly top-tier. We've already weighed them. The five Sandalwood trees total 31 tons and 200 kilograms. The current market price for Sandalwood is between 800,000 to 1.5 million yuan per ton. We at Cold Lily are willing to purchase them at the highest price, meaning 1.5 million yuan per ton for this batch of Sandalwood."

31.2 × 1,500,000 = 46,800,000

He quickly calculated the amount he would receive. The price made Su Jie's heart race with joy, but he kept his expression calm.

"Manager Liang, are you perhaps joking? This price lacks sincerity! Even the cheapest authentic Sandalwood bracelets on Taobao cost over a thousand yuan, let alone my goods with such high quality."

"Mr. Su, the price isn't calculated that way. There will be losses during the processing of raw materials, and design and processing fees will be borne by us manufacturers. You can't sell to us manufacturers at retail prices."

Upon hearing this, Manager Liang immediately began to complain about his difficulties.

"So it seems Manager Liang doesn't want to do business with me. Fine, I'll just find the next seller. With goods this good, I'm not worried about finding a buyer."

Su Jie deliberately put on a displeased expression, which caused Liang Lianjun's face to change drastically.

Just as Su Jie said, there was no shortage of buyers for such top-quality goods.

Once the news got out, companies from outside would surely flock to them, and by then, their Cold Lily might not be able to secure this batch of goods.

"No, no, Mr. Su, we Cold Lily are very sincere. How about this, you name a price first."

Liang Lianjun changed his tune and said with extreme earnestness.

"I'll set a price: one thousand yuan per jin. If you agree, we'll transact on the spot. If not, I'll find other buyers."

Su Jie held up an index finger and stated his offer.

This price was equivalent to two million yuan per ton of Sandalwood, a third higher than Liang Lianjun's previous offer.

"This price is too high. Mr. Su, we need to discuss this price. Please wait a moment."

Liang Lianjun had initially intended to haggle, but seeing Su Jie's expression, he feared the young man would truly turn and leave. The words he was about to say turned into a request for discussion.

"Make it quick."

Su Jie nodded and sat down on a piece of Sandalwood, appearing unconcerned. This, however, only strengthened Liang Lianjun's resolve to make the deal.

His attitude showed confidence. If Cold Lily missed this opportunity, there would be no other.

A group of business elites rushed out of the warehouse to discuss in secret, returning after more than ten minutes.

Su Jie casually closed the video of a young lady dancing hotly on his short-video app and looked at the people opposite him.

"Well, have you reached a decision?"

"Mr. Su, we Cold Lily agree to purchase this batch of raw materials at your price of 1000 yuan per jin. Alas, we won't make a profit on this deal; it's mainly to build a friendship with you, Mr. Su."

Liang Lianjun wore an expression of having taken a huge loss. What he was truly thinking was anyone's guess, but one could never trust a merchant's words.

Although he had prepared himself mentally, hearing that he could sell it at such a high price made his heart churn like a pot of boiling water, so excited that it felt like it would overflow.

This price meant that this batch of Sandalwood could be sold for a staggering 62.4 million yuan, and Su Jie was about to become a millionaire.

"Mr. Su, let's not delay. We'll sign the contract now, and the payment will be transferred to you immediately. We'll issue an invoice first and then coordinate with finance. Oh, right, Mr. Su, please remember to pay your taxes."

Liang Lianjun called over the finance and legal departments and produced the transaction template contract they had prepared in advance. In reality, if they were ruthless, they wouldn't even need to issue an invoice, thus avoiding reporting taxes.

After all, once wood was made into furniture, it was virtually impossible to trace, which was why Liang Lianjun didn't press Su Jie for the specific origin of the wood. Such gray areas were understood by everyone involved.

After reviewing the contracts, Su Jie wasn't afraid of the other party playing any tricks.

He just didn't want to commit crimes; it didn't mean he lacked the ability to do so.

If they dared to play word games in the contract, Su Jie wouldn't mind engaging them in a real high-end business war, the kind that involved destroying the evidence.

His name was signed, and the seal was stamped.

After both parties confirmed everything was in order, the shell company registered by Su Jie also received the funds, which were deposited into the company's account.

[Ding! Your unit Hengyuan Company account 1248 received a transfer of 62,400,000.00 yuan from ICBC Bank on October 23rd at 12:21. The remitter is Cold Lily Home Furnishings Company. Current account balance is 62,400,419.00 yuan.]

A string of numbers that covered the previously meager deposit made Su Jie's heart bloom with joy. Even after paying taxes, this fortune was astonishing enough.

"Manager Liang, happy cooperation."

Su Jie took a deep breath and extended his hand, unwilling to falter at the last moment.

"Happy cooperation, Mr. Su. If you have good goods in the future, please be sure to contact me. Our Cold Lily's demand for such raw materials is endless."

Liang Lianjun also extended his hand, satisfied with the transaction. In fact, he had already noticed something amiss; this batch of wood was definitely more than just an heirloom. He would likely have opportunities for future transactions and only wanted to secure this major client.

"Certainly, certainly. Next time, for sure."

Su Jie replied with a smile. He didn't need Liang Lianjun to remind him; this was a simple and safe way to make money, so Su Jie naturally wouldn't let it go.

Earning over sixty million yuan easily today, and with more rare trees to chop down later, earning a billion would be as easy as grabbing something from his palm.

Politely declining Liang Lianjun's invitation for drinks and a meal, Su Jie watched as the five pieces of Sandalwood were hoisted onto a truck and driven out of the warehouse. The smile on his face could no longer be contained.

"Sixty million, sixty million. So much money, how will I ever spend it all?"

Su Jie repeatedly checked the bank SMS messages on his phone. Having become rich overnight, he couldn't suppress his excitement.

After all, growing up, the most money he had ever handled was only tens of thousands of yuan.

The enormous sum of sixty million was a figure Su Jie couldn't even have dreamed of before his transmigration.

With this fortune, Su Jie's previous plan to use Blue Star resources to aid his cultivation could now be put on the agenda.