Everyone nodded, agreeing that Shen Quan's words held much truth.
"This is the one!"
Jiang Yi spoke to the shop owner, "Please cut it open for me!"
"You must think carefully. If there's no good jade after this cut, you can't blame me!" The shop owner frowned and said to Jiang Yi.
The shop owner himself didn't have high hopes for the stone Jiang Yi had chosen.
"Don't worry, I won't blame anyone!" Jiang Yi smiled faintly.
"Alright! Then I'll cut it!"
After the shop owner finished speaking, he placed the stone on the machine.
Following a piercing sound, a slit was cut into the stone.
The shop owner paused for a moment.
After coming to his senses, the shop owner continued cutting.
A few minutes later, the stone was cut open, and the shop owner eagerly opened it.
Upon seeing the jade inside, everyone present was stunned.
Their eyes widened, disbelief etched on their faces.
Even Shen Quan and the shop owner were taken aback.
"Heavens! This is actually Imperial Jade!"
Someone exclaimed.
After a long while, the crowd finally recovered, gazing at the Imperial Jade in astonishment.
"This kid's luck is incredible! He actually found Imperial Jade, and it's top-grade Imperial Jade at that, worth at least ten million, maybe even more."
"To get such fine jade from a worthless stone, this is the first time I've ever seen anything like it!"
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Everyone stared at the Imperial Jade, marveling at it.
This piece of Imperial Jade was indeed a prime specimen.
"Mr. Jiang, I know a big boss who loves collecting all sorts of fine jade. If that boss sees this Imperial Jade, he'll definitely love it. How about I help you contact him?" the shop owner eagerly said to Jiang Yi.
"How much is this Imperial Jade worth exactly?" Jiang Yi asked.
"Around ten million one hundred thousand!" the shop owner replied.
"In that case, you give me ten million, and this Imperial Jade is yours! I don't have the energy to deal with it." Jiang Yi stated.
The shop owner was thrilled to hear this.
With a simple resale, the shop owner could easily make a profit of a million, or even more.
"I'll transfer the money to you right away!"
Fearing that Jiang Yi might change his mind, the shop owner transferred the money to him on the spot.
Then, he carefully put away the Imperial Jade.
Meanwhile, Shen Quan was almost spitting blood.
Just moments ago, he had been smug, claiming he had definitely won and that Jiang Yi's chosen stone was worthless.
He never dreamed that Jiang Yi would actually find Imperial Jade.
Not only did Shen Quan lose the bet, but he was also severely humiliated.
The renowned Stone God had been defeated by a complete novice with no experience in stone gambling.
It was nothing short of a joke.
The wealthy second-generation heirs behind Shen Quan had already prepared their flattering speeches.
However, now that Shen Quan had lost so miserably, they could only swallow their words.
What Shen Quan lost this time was not just face, but also two hospitals.
With everything in black and white, Shen Quan couldn't possibly renege.
"I didn't expect... my luck to be this good!"
Jiang Yi smiled faintly at Shen Quan, "Mr. Shen, you were right. My luck has returned. I found Imperial Jade, earned about ten million, and won your two hospitals!"
These words almost made Shen Quan spit blood.
Shen Quan's face turned extremely grim.
He couldn't fathom how he had lost to Jiang Yi, an amateur.
Not only did he lose, but he lost so badly, so disgracefully.
"Mr. Shen, I won't be polite. I'll take your two hospitals." Jiang Yi said with a smile to Shen Quan.
"You were just lucky to win against me this once. There's nothing to be proud of." Shen Quan snorted coldly.
"I'm not proud, just happy!" Jiang Yi grinned.
"It's just two hospitals, no big deal." Shen Quan put on an indifferent expression.
Shen Quan didn't want Jiang Yi to laugh at him, so he was pretending.
Inwardly, however, he was cursing profusely.
These two hospitals were the result of his several years of effort and investment.
Now they had fallen into someone else's hands.
As of now, Jiang Yi had won three of Shen Quan's hospitals.
Shen Quan had a total of seven hospitals, leaving him with four.
He was recognized as one of the top ten young entrepreneurs in Jiang Province precisely because he had established these seven hospitals in just a few years, which was his source of pride and arrogance.
Of these seven hospitals, only four were truly established by him personally; the other three were acquired through coercion and greed.
"Mr. Shen, I bid you farewell!"
Jiang Yi looked at Shen Quan and smiled faintly, "Please inform those three hospitals. I will be there tomorrow for the handover. After the handover, these three hospitals will be mine."
Having said that, Jiang Yi turned to leave.
"Wait..." Shen Quan called out.
Shen Quan was prone to gambling, and having lost so unwillingly this time, he naturally wouldn't stop here.
He wanted to win back the hospitals he had lost.
"Let's play again!"
He said to Jiang Yi, "You think you can just leave after winning? It's not that easy."
Jiang Yi shrugged, feigning reluctance.
Seeing that they were still going to gamble with Jiang Yi, those wealthy second-generation heirs hurriedly tried to dissuade Shen Quan.
"Brother, it's better not to play anymore. This kid is too strange. If you lose again, then you're finished."
"Let's play with these kids another time. For today, let's stop here!"
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The wealthy second-generation heirs continuously tried to persuade Shen Quan.
Shen Quan, however, not only didn't listen but roared angrily.
"Get lost! Anyone who talks nonsense again, I'll kill them."
Seeing Shen Quan's outburst, the wealthy second-generation heirs dared not speak further.
"They are right. Your luck is too bad. You shouldn't play anymore." Jiang Yi deliberately said.
"What do you mean? Are you implying I can't afford to play?"
Shen Quan said angrily, "Jiang, let me tell you! These hospitals mean nothing to me. With my skills, even if I lost everything, I could still make a comeback."
Jiang Yi smiled faintly and remained silent.
Shen Quan likely wouldn't have the chance to make a comeback.
"I don't believe your luck can still be this good," Shen Quan scoffed.
"Since Mr. Shen wishes to play, I will accompany you to the end. If I don't play, I probably won't be able to leave," Jiang Yi said with a faint smile.
Seeing Jiang Yi agree, Shen Quan sneered.
"My stake will be the remaining four hospitals! Let's play for something bigger." Shen Quan declared.
"Alright, then I'll wager the three hospitals I've won, plus my luxury car." Jiang Yi smiled faintly.
This fellow Shen Quan was somewhat losing control of his emotions.
If it were a normal person, they would absolutely not continue playing, let alone put their entire fortune on the line.
"I'll go first this time!"
Shen Quan didn't give Jiang Yi any chance to gain an advantage and immediately started choosing stones.
Whoever chose first had the advantage.
Shen Quan, being an insider, understood this principle.