20demayo Chapter 139 Encountering a Fool
Chapter 139 Encountering a Fool
Yun Yao and Luo Hong's entrance was definitely the most eye-catching, but just as they reached the door, the noise in the arena suddenly disappeared.
To the onlookers, a sprightly old man in a black robe with gold patterns was seen leading a stunningly beautiful woman with a pure and natural appearance who could outshine all others even without makeup.
The people outside the venue weren't any prominent tycoons; they were just jade gambling enthusiasts. They didn't know Yun Yao or Luo Hong. In their eyes, it was like a grandfather bringing his granddaughter to broaden her horizons.
However, the granddaughter's appearance was truly enviable.
"Old sir, you've brought your granddaughter to visit?" Among them were quite a few self-important people who came up to chat.
Luo Hong stood beside Yun Yao, wishing he could roll his eyes at her.
Can he even be the grandfather of our ancestors? If the Qin family ancestors found out, they'd kick their coffins open!
Just as he was about to explain, Yun Yao gave Luo Hong a wink. Seeing that Yun Yao didn't want to cause any more trouble, Luo Hong gave up.
The person who came to strike up a conversation was completely ignored by Yun Yao and Luo Hong.
The man was so angry that he gritted his teeth as he watched the two people walk past him.
"Hmph! What are you doing acting so arrogant here when you can't even get into the inner area!"
Before he could finish speaking, the manager of the inner room rushed out and invited Yun Yao and Luo Hong inside.
Everyone: "..." They actually went inside?
They all looked at the man who had spoken, their mockery and sarcasm quite obvious.
The man's face also looked unpleasant, and he slunk away to the side.
Being rich is the bare minimum requirement for someone to get into the inner area; in addition, their status must be prominent.
Judging from the manager's attitude just now, these two are not only wealthy, but their social status is probably beyond the comprehension of people at their level.
The level of the venue was much higher than that of the outside. As soon as you entered, you were greeted by display cases reflecting cold, gleaming lights. One row of the cases contained stones that had been partially cut, another row contained stones that had already been cut, and yet another row was filled with rough stones.
Rough stone refers to unshaped stones in their natural state after quarrying.
In the other columns, there were only two or three people, but in Mao Shi's column, it was packed with people; as far as the eye could see, there were only heads moving about.
The fun of gambling on stones lies in the act of gambling. The people who come here are not short of money; they just want to have fun. Therefore, they prefer to challenge the unknown rather than things that already have a result.
Luo Hong was about to introduce the row of semi-finished and finished products to Yun Yao when he saw Yun Yao walk towards the crowd.
Perhaps there was some good material ahead, so many people crowded forward, ignoring the small and ugly stones behind. Yun Yao walked up to the three palm-sized stones, examined them carefully, and then placed her hand on them.
Luo Hong watched from the side, not understanding what was going on, and didn't dare to disturb Yun Yao.
Luo Hong only dared to speak after she withdrew her hand.
"Ancestor, the risk of these rough stones is too great, and these few pieces don't look like they'll yield any good material. If you're interested, we can buy a good one and cut it up!"
"I'll take all of these." Ignoring Luo Hong's incessant chatter, Yun Yao pointed to the stones in front of her at the stall owner.
Luo Hong: "..." Well, it seems like all that talk was for nothing.
But he was just accompanying his ancestors to have fun, so he didn't care what he could get from these stones, even if it was just a pile of marble, he would accept it!
Yun Yao was very generous, and the stall owner could tell at a glance that she was probably a rich girl out having fun. He watched Yun Yao leave with a smile.
"Ancestor, should we open these stones now or go back to open them?" Luo Hong asked.
Yun Yao pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.
"Let's go back and cut it, so as not to make a big fuss by cutting out too good a variety. I want to keep a low profile," Yun Yao said, touching the fabric in her hand.
Luo Hong: "..." Ancestor, I'm not trying to discourage you, but if those three marble slabs turn out to be of good quality, I'll change my mind!
Luo Hong wasn't the only one who thought this way; the stall owner who sold the stones to Yun Yao thought the same.
He watched Yun Yao and Luo Hong's retreating figures and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Logically speaking, everyone who comes here must be rich or noble, and they should all bring someone who is an expert in jade gambling. I never expected that I would actually run into a fool today! He actually bought those few pieces of scrap jade that I used as embellishments!" The stall owner was making a phone call in a corner.
"Okay, okay, no problem. Just watch that stone in your hand. Don't let those people drive the price down!"
After hanging up the phone, the stall owner looked at the noisy crowd ahead, exchanged a glance with a bespectacled man who had just put down his phone, and then quietly left the area.
Seeing Yun Yao standing at the back of the crowd, Luo Hong slapped his forehead and quickly ran over.
“Ancestor, there are so many people gathered here, there must be some good material. Why don’t we buy this piece?” Luo Hong asked in a low voice.
Yun Yao did not respond to Luo Hong, but stared blankly at the crowd in front of her.
"Ancestor?"
"Hmm?" Yun Yao snapped out of her daze, her face showing difficulty.
"Grand...Grand Ancestor, what's wrong?"
"I'm thinking about how to get in," Yun Yao said casually.
A rock was surrounded by seven or eight layers of people, and it would be really difficult for her to get in.
This is a society governed by law, and she can't resort to violence. Yun Yao glanced at Luo Hong, and a brilliant idea suddenly struck her.
Got it!
"Kind people, please make way. My grandfather is terminally ill, and his last wish is to see the rough stone known as the 'King of Stones.' Just one glimpse would be enough to satisfy him." Yun Yao helped Luo Hong, walking forward with faltering steps.
Although Luo Hong was speechless, he cooperated.
He leaned on Yun Yao's shoulder, feigning weakness, and looked like he was truly on his deathbed.
"We are truly ashamed of the old man's passion for jade gambling. Please, sir." Everyone made way for Yun Yao and Luo Hongteng.
When Yun Yao could clearly see the rock, which was more than three meters wide, her expression turned cold and stern.
"Luo Hong, step back," Yun Yao said in a voice only the two of them could hear.
Luo Hong only knew that believing in the ancestors was the right thing to do at any time, without asking why, and quickly took a step back.
He could also sense the change in Yun Yao's expression and couldn't help but ask, "Ancestor, is there something wrong with this stone?"
Yun Yao shook her head.
“The problem isn’t with the stone itself, it’s with the person who wants to buy it,” Yun Yao replied coldly.
Following Yun Yao's gaze, Luo Hong saw a man in a black coat and a baseball cap standing in front of the stone, his eyes filled with greed.
"Ancestor, he..."
"Shut up," Yun Yao suddenly said.
Luo Hong's voice stopped abruptly, and he hurriedly looked at Yun Yao.
Yun Yao didn't want to squeeze into the crowd for the stone. As soon as she entered the inner area, she felt an aura that she found extremely repulsive. This familiar yet nauseating feeling made her think that she would gain a lot this time!
The man had already sensed Luo Hong's unstable aura, and his sharp, hawk-like gaze turned towards them...