The second-floor hall of the Rough Stone Trading Market.
Jun Wangchen and Xu Yirou sat in a seating area, apparently discussing something.
Seeing how mysterious Xu Yirou was being, Jun Wangchen could not help asking curiously, "Miss Xu, what exactly did you want to see me about?"
"Well, my jewelry store needs a new supply of jade, but my usual suppliers have limited stock, and none of their jade meets my standards. So I came to the Rough Stone Trading Market to see if anyone cuts out any good jade. If they do, I'll buy it at a high price to replenish my stock," Xu Yirou explained, brushing back her hair.
"You looked so calm and confident while cutting that stone earlier, Mr. Jun. I imagine you know a great deal about stone gambling. If you're going to buy more stones later, could you give me first refusal on any jade you find? Don't worry, I'll definitely offer more than the other jade dealers."
Understanding dawned on Jun Wangchen. So Xu Yirou had approached him to reserve whatever jade he uncovered next.
After considering it briefly, Jun Wangchen feigned a rueful smile. "Miss Xu, I do intend to keep gambling on stones, but are you really so sure I'll find jade?
"I only bought that chipped piece to try my luck. Luck played a big part in it, and there's no telling whether it'll hold for the next stones."
Xu Yirou smiled. "Of course I understand that, Mr. Jun. What I mean is, if any of the rough stones you buy yield jade after cutting, I hope you'll consider selling to me first. I certainly won't disappoint you when it comes to the price."
"That's something I can consider. All right, I agree. If I find more jade, I'll give