"How do you find this company?" Guo Xuyang asked, putting the call on speakerphone.
"Huawei Security Group is a top-tier company in our country. Many of their security guards are ex-military. They've completed several escort missions very well," Cheng Xiuping replied.
"Hmm. I was worried about escorting the jade raw materials we bought from the Myanmar auction. That makes it even better. Are you coming over for lunch?"
"In the evening. I have things to attend to at noon."
"Alright. We can discuss it further tonight," Guo Xuyang said as he hung up the phone.
"Brother Liang, do you know Huawei Security?"
"That company is indeed very famous. A significant portion of their security personnel are recruited from retirees. I heard Xiao Yu mention them. They've cooperated with them on some security tasks before."
"That's even better. I was worrying unnecessarily." Guo Xuyang commented.
"You've been busy elsewhere, so you're not as familiar with things here," Lu Liang said.
"Have you contacted Qi Fankun yet?"
"Later. I'll contact him after we eat."
The group waited for Guo Xuyang to finish eating, then followed him to the warehouse. They examined some more unnumbered raw stones and cut them open.
"Wow, brother, you're truly amazing. You managed to get material of this quality. Incredible," Pi Xiaoqian exclaimed, stunned by the jade before him.
Pi Xiaoqian, Wu Youzhi, and Lu Liang each selected two unnumbered raw stones, and all of them yielded high-quality ice-type jade. This was not surprising, as Guo Xuyang had collected them from old Hpakant, so it was expected that ice-type jade would be found. It also showed that the three of them had excellent luck. After all, Guo Xuyang had swept up everything indiscriminately back then. As long as there was jade raw material, he didn't leave a single piece behind. Later, after the Angel's Eye entered his left eye, he only collected jade and no longer bothered with raw stones. He discovered that his storage ability was incredibly powerful, making the need for cutting obsolete. He found that by just thinking "collect," the jade would be stored in his mind. That was why he kept all the jade collected from old Hpakant in the safe in the second basement level, fearing that if these people discovered it, they would pry further.
"It seems that once this batch of jade is sold, we'll all become billionaires," Wu Youzhi said. His thoughts were very similar to Pi Xiaoqian's.
"Exactly, let's set a small goal: to achieve an income of ten billion by the end of the year," Pi Xiaoqian added.
"Don't get too excited too soon. You must control the prices of this jade. Aim for small profits and quick sales. However, for high-end jade, you must reflect its value, making the buyers feel they got their money's worth," Guo Xuyang said, pouring cold water on their excitement and reminding them.
"Don't worry, boss. For our high-ice grade jade and above, you won't be able to casually take them home for less than tens of millions."
"Pi always speaks the truth. We will adjust these prices according to market conditions. We will promptly communicate these prices with Xiao Yun and Xia Li. We will also seek the opinions of general manager Jiang Qixin and Lu Liang," Wu Youzhi stated.
"I don't understand these things. I'll just wait for the dividends. I will not participate in the specific pricing and sales," Lu Liang said, shaking his hands.
"I believe you can handle this well."
"Look, Brother Guo likes to be a hands-off manager, and Brother Liang also likes that. It's going to be hard work for you, President Wu, and me," Pi Xiaoqian joked.
"The capable should work more. You are responsible for sales, and I am responsible for procurement. We each have our own division of labor," Guo Xuyang said.
"Brother Guo is right. If it weren't for your procurement, we wouldn't even have the chance to set prices. We would have spent more money unnecessarily elsewhere. Forget about a small goal of ten billion, even guaranteeing one billion would be difficult," Wu Youzhi said.
"These raw stones are enough for us for a while. I've also instructed Xia Li that if you and President Wu need materials in the future, you should call in advance. Have them cut, and we'll arrange security to deliver them to you. Also, now that the internet is so developed, you can directly price the cut jade on video calls, and Xia Li will handle the accounting. Xiao Yun will be responsible for the transportation. As long as the jade leaves the villa, Xiao Yun must be with the car. These are not small sums, and I don't want any conflicts to arise among us due to jade prices. We are all shareholders, and it concerns everyone's vital interests. Therefore, we must be as careful as possible when we work. If, I'm just saying, if any unforeseen events occur, your safety must come first." Guo Xuyang said a lot to Pi Xiaoqian, knowing his focus on money, hence the specific instructions.
"Don't worry, brother. I know the difference between what's important and what's not," Pi Xiaoqian assured him.
"That's good. I might be going to Alabama in a few days. Last time, Brother Liang and I met a crown prince from Alabama in South Africa, and he's been inviting us to visit. There's nothing pressing here, so I plan to go there with Brother Liang for a tour. Let's see if there are any suitable projects."
"Brother, are you planning to open up a third market? Keep me in mind then; I'd like to invest a share," Pi Xiaoqian said.
"Sure, I won't forget you. But nothing concrete has happened yet."
The group returned to the villa as they talked. Li Minxi, Xiao Yun, Xia Li, and Guo Yiyang were chatting.
"We were just talking about you," Li Minxi said upon seeing Guo Xuyang.
"It's almost the New Year, and you haven't thought about giving us any gifts."
"New Year? What day is it today? It's still early," Guo Xuyang replied.
"It's not early. Less than a month left."
"So soon?" Guo Xuyang glanced at the time; it was indeed early December.
"What do you want? Tell me, and if I can do it, I will."
"I want to become younger and more beautiful," Li Minxi declared loudly.
"You're not beautiful enough? You've already captivated my brother so much that he's lost his way. How much more beautiful do you want to be?" Pi Xiaoqian interjected.
"This is none of your business. Stay out of it," Li Minxi rebuked him. Pi Xiaoqian rubbed his nose and fell silent. He had never gained an advantage over Li Minxi.
"Fatty is right. How much more beautiful do you want to be? You're already considered a beauty that could topple nations. How much more beautiful do you want to be?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"I want my eyes to be bigger, my nose bridge higher, my mouth smaller, my figure slimmer, my waist thinner, my chest bigger, and my butt perkier," Li Minxi said, counting on her fingers.
"Then you should just go to a plastic surgery clinic. They can fulfill your requirements even if you want to become a Barbie doll," Guo Xuyang said irritably.
"I want you to do it for me. Going to a plastic surgery clinic is too painful," Li Minxi said.
"I don't have that ability; I can't do it."
"Then how did you fix Yangyang?"
"What did you say?" Guo Xuyang glared at her.
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