King of Gamblers: Growing from a Student to a Jade King

Chapter 3: Shining Bright

I waited a long time in the shop before it was my turn to cut the stone. The people before me hardly brought out any good material, and I felt quite anxious. I took the material over and handed it to the master. He looked at me, then at the stone, as if he didn't want

I said, "The material from Dama Kan is thin and small; please help me thin it out."

The methods for gambling on stones mainly involve three techniques: rubbing, cutting, and grinding.

Therefore, how to wipe, how deep to wipe, how large an area to wipe, and even whether it can be wiped at all must be considered carefully.

Cutting stones is the same; it can make you rich with one cut or leave you poor with another. There's a saying in the trade: "A scratch increase doesn't count as an increase; only a cut increase counts." Whether you can cut and how you cut all depend on your own experience and luck.

Grinding is meant to clearly see the internal colors and water; the quality of the grind is also very important. If the grind produces color, then you can stop, as that indicates it has swollen. However, if there is no color after grinding the skin, then you must continue to take your chances.

The master seemed a bit reluctant and said to me, "Such a small piece, just cut it in half and that's it; it's much more trouble to grind the skin."

I am very anxious inside, and I said, "Master, this material can't be cut precisely because it's small. What if I cut it and it's not solid all the way through? Are you asking me to make a pendant or a carving?"

Cutting materials is not something to be done haphazardly; you need to consider the shape and size of the material and what it is suitable for. If you cut it carelessly, you might ruin a good piece. That's why the master who cuts the stone is crucial; if he is not pleased

"Hey, kid, since this piece is so small, stop dawdling. Master will cut it for him, hurry up. My piece is so big, worth hundreds of thousands. I need to catch the boss's luck."

I turned to look at the person speaking; he was a portly man with a round face and big ears, dressed in a suit, with a face full of excess flesh and wearing a large gold chain—a typical nouveau riche. I glanced at my master, who was about to cut the material, and I hurriedly stopped him. I said,

The master seems a bit displeased, muttering, "With such a small piece, what kind of quality can it have?"

I watched him examine the material, feeling quite anxious inside. Usually, those who cut stones listen to the stone's owner. If the owner has requests, they must follow them, because if something goes wrong, they won't be held accountable. So even though he didn't want to work on this piece, he still

"Damn it, kid, don't waste my time. My time is worth hundreds of thousands per minute. How long does it take you to grind one piece?"

I turned back to look at that boss, I didn't say anything, I didn't want to cause trouble. I still told my master, "We must sharpen it."

The master nodded, but the boss behind him was unwilling and said, "Are you looking for a fight, kid?"

He grabbed my clothes and tried to hit me, but at that moment, two security guards came over. The boss glanced at them and let go, saying, "Kid, we'll talk outside."

I ignored him; I don't believe he would dare to hit me again. The security in this area is excellent because there are thousands of transactions happening every moment, so the security measures are particularly strict.

The master held the material and struck it on the cutting machine, causing some sparks to fly. I felt very nervous, gripping my hands tightly, and I could feel the sweat in my palms.

After a few strokes from the master, my heart raced in sync with the sound of the grinding. After a while, the master opened a crack, took it out, and filled it with water. Looking at me, he said, "You're lucky, there's yellow, a typical type of Dama Kan yellow

I sighed in relief and said, "Keep grinding and see if you can change the color."

Jumping colors refer to the change in color within jadeite. The number of colors in a piece of jade rough can vary unpredictably; sometimes yellow is mixed with green, which is called jumping colors. If it runs green, the value of the stone can double, so I am very much looking forward to

The master shook his head, which meant the possibility was slim. He turned the stone around and continued to polish it. I felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness; if the color changed, it would at least start at three thousand and sell well.

I’m really nervous; my throat feels like it’s on fire, and I keep swallowing saliva. Suddenly, I see my master pick up the material, and the ground skin is still a light yellow. I feel so disappointed inside. Damn it, why is it still yellow? Why isn’t there a colorIf this material doesn't have any color variation, then it's settled at most for two thousand yuan, and it will be very difficult to sell.

The master glanced at me, smiled, and said, "Young man, you still lack experience. Do you need to refine your skills further?""In case there's no color inside, this piece of stone will be worthless. I've seen plenty of materials that have lost their color. This one is about the same; it's better to take what you can get."

I looked at the material, my heart racing with anxiety; it was time to make a decision. If I stopped and didn’t polish it, I could still sell it for a thousand or two, but it would be difficult to sell. I guess the stone shops wouldn’t take it back because they have too

I said, "Grind, keep grinding, the colors will definitely change inside."

My words are very firm because I believe in my dad's theoretical experience; he has said that this material will definitely sell.

The master listened and looked as if he couldn't persuade me no matter what, then continued to polish the stone. As I heard the sound of the cutting machine grinding, I involuntarily shivered; I was extremely nervous. If I lost, I wouldn't even have enough money to get back. I had borrowed

I swallowed a mouthful of saliva, my throat dry as a bone. Suddenly, my master shouted, "Wow, kid, you're impressive! You've got a color change here, with green in the middle. The base is still ice type—this is a classic big Ma Kan yellow with green, a whole

That call from my master nearly took my soul away. I looked at the material; it had a hint of green in the middle, very translucent, with a great base and excellent quality. I won the bet, and this proved that my father's experience in gambling with stones was right. I was very happy,

But for me, this is the key moment in my life, and it is very important to me.

I took the stone to the recycling counter. Stone gambling shops usually have a counter for recycling raw stones; here, you can consign them, and the owner takes a commission. If it sells, you get paid, or you can sell it directly to the owner, but the price will definitely be lower.

"Sir, do you want to sell the fabric?"

I looked at the beautiful waitress, handed her the material, and she took the sprayer and sprayed it once, removing the residue on top. She said, "The material from Dama Kan, yellow plus green, the quality and base are both good, reaching the ice glutinous grade, and there

The "type" of jadeite, also known as "grade," refers to the size of the crystalline particles. The smaller the crystalline particles, the better the grade; the larger the crystalline particles, the worse the grade.

"Water," also known as "water head," refers to the translucency of jadeite, which is the degree of its transparency. Experts categorize water into three levels, from one to three, with increasing transparency. Three parts water is the most transparent, and the glass type is classified as three parts water.

Another commonly used term is "di'er," which some experts also refer to as "di'shui" or "di'zhang." In fact, they are all discussing the transparency of jadeite, which is determined by the size of the jadeite crystal particles and the density of its fibrous structure.

The quality of jadeite also has levels, with the best being the imperial green grade, which is sold by the gram. Next is the glass type, also sold by the gram, and it is extremely rare. The ice type can be considered the third level, which is relatively common.

I felt a bit unwilling to accept this. If this material weighed ten kilograms, it would be worth at least a million, but unfortunately, it weighs less than a pound. I said, "Alright, go ahead and give me the invoice."

She smiled and asked me to wait for a moment. Soon, she handed me the bill, took the cash, and gave me the money. I held ten thousand yuan in my hand, feeling quite pleased. Winning once surely means I can win again, haha. Betting five hundred to win ten thousand is definitely

Dad, just wait, I will definitely win more, and I will prove that your research experience is right.

I had just stepped out when suddenly I was surrounded by a few people. Before I could even shout, one of them held a knife to me. I was really scared, thinking I was about to be robbed. But I was dragged to the side, and I saw that fat, big-eared boss from

I didn't dare to speak; I knew that the more I said, the more mistakes I would make. I just let him vent. He looked at me without saying a word, then started to laugh and said, "Don't say I'm bullying you. If you make me unhappy, you have to help me cool off. Call me 'grandpa'

I looked at him, my heart filled with anger, and I said, "Screw you, I'm your grandfather. If you have the guts today, go ahead and kill me. If you can't, I will definitely make you die."

He burst into laughter, full of disdain, and said, "Playing tough? The name 'Old Five of Ruili' isn't just for show. Do you believe I could toss you into the Yingjiang River and no one would know? By the time your body floats to Myanmar, you’d be rotten

I stared at him in silence as he held a knife, slapping my face twice and harshly saying, "I'm the one in charge here, you know?"

I'm really scared, I truly am, but I don't want to back down. I don't want my grandpa and my dad to be humiliated. I said, "If you don't kill me here, you're just a coward."

He was really annoyed after hearing that, glancing around, biting his lip, and truly wanting to stab me, but he didn't dare to go through with it. Seeing his expression, I felt a sense of relief; even though he was a tough guy, he wasn't someone who would just kill on a whim

"Hit me, I'll pay for the medical expenses, damn it."

He was about to hit me when I heard someone shout, "Don't cause trouble..."

This sentence is more effective than an imperial decree; these people really let me go. I turned back to take a look, but I didn't know who that prominent person was who had come out.