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Since it is Mr. Ke's request, I shall comply.
The host glanced intentionally or unintentionally at the center of the stage where Du Hang sat, showing no reaction. Seeing this, he dared not utter a single word of dissent.
"Is Madam nearly certain?"
"Absolutely. This piece is of good quality, but against me, it won't stand a chance."
As soon as the two finished speaking, the sound of machinery starting up echoed through the hall, and the jade stone began to be revealed before everyone's eyes.
The jade was crystal clear, without a trace of impurity. From every angle, one could see the delicate and even patterns within, as if they had been meticulously drawn with the finest brushstrokes. Light passed through the jade like it was flowing through a clear water curtain, refracting brilliant colors.
"High-quality white jade," the host stated calmly, but his words struck like thunder among the crowd.
Everyone's faces showed surprise; they had not anticipated that this gambling stone would reveal such a precious piece of high-quality white jade at the outset. Many sighed inwardly, feeling that they had already lost their chance to compete in this first round.
At that moment, Ke's face displayed an unmistakable expression of pride. He lounged comfortably on the sofa, crossing his legs as if victory was already in his grasp. It seemed he had anticipated this outcome and was now quietly waiting for the final judgment of the gambling match.
"High-quality jade is indeed impressive, but I believe our treasure worth fifty thousand is the true masterpiece!"
A voice rang out with a hint of provocation and confidence.
Zhi Mu Jiu showed no sign of weakness as she regarded the situation before her. She paid no mind to Ke's arrogant demeanor beside her; in fact, a subtle smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth, revealing a hint of cunning.
Just then, someone shouted again:
"High-quality emerald!"
These three words pierced through the previously tense atmosphere like a sharp blade. People turned their gazes toward the stone radiating a green glow, their eyes filled with greed and desire.
Ke was feeling quite pleased with himself just moments ago, but now his expression turned ashen in an instant. He sprang up from the sofa, his gaze fixed intently on the large screen.
On the screen, a seemingly insignificant little stone was projected, and as it opened, a stunning piece of flower jade emerged, dazzling and breathtaking, leaving everyone in awe. Could it be? This little stone could yield such a perfect piece of flower jade?
That meant Mr. Ke had lost.
The crowd gasped in astonishment, only to realize that they had been so engrossed in the spectacle that they, like Ke, were also losers.
With the first round of stone gambling concluded and a wager of ten thousand placed, the host announced that it was time for the guests to make their trades on-site. He hadn’t anticipated that such a small stone could produce such a remarkable result.
“Brother Du! Look, I really won!”
Chimu Jiu pointed at the piece of flower jade on stage with a charming smile, her eyes sparkling with delight. Her voice was sweet and captivating as she spoke to Du Hengyan, deliberately loud enough for Ke and the others to hear.
Chimu Jiu had already predicted that Ke would place his best stone in the first round, so she had chosen what appeared to be a small, unremarkable stone herself. Who would have thought that this seemingly insignificant little stone would shatter the financial dreams of everyone present?
Ke’s face darkened ominously; he had already faced setbacks with Du Hengyan. He had specifically chosen his best stone for the first round, thinking he could regain some dignity with this gamble. Yet unexpectedly, it was this woman beside Du Hengyan who won the first prize.
As he watched the numbers on the small holographic display rise continuously, Chimu Jiu’s smile behind her mask was radiant.
“Brother Du, feel free to play however you like; I’ve got no more stones to put forth,” she said with a twinkle in her eye.
At that moment, Du Hengyan noticed something different about Chimu Jiu; she exuded an air of intelligence and daring. Even in a casino setting, she shone brightly beneath her mask.
“It’s all up to you, my lady,” Du Hengyan said indulgently, once again handing over complete control to her.
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