Zhang Jun estimated the value of this jade in his mind. It was worth at least tens of millions. It felt like a dream as all this money fell on his head.

They say “one slice you’re poor, another slice he’s rich.” It really is true! This is such an easy way to earn money. With my X-ray vision, I need to make some plans.

Zhang Jun kept picking stones as he walked. He found that most of the stones could not cover the cost. If somebody bought all the stones in this place, he would lose a lot of money. Otherwise, the sellers could open up the jade stones instead of selling unopened gamble stones.

In the end, he picked 54 stones worth 2.98 million. He picked these stones carefully, so when they were opened up, their value would increase at least tenfold.

As Zhang Jun and Lin Xian were picking stones, Xu Bo stood humbly in front of a middle-aged man on the top floor of Tianji Building. The suited man said coldly, “Xu Bo, you have a lot to learn. You shouldn’t be messing with bottom-feeders.”

Xu Bo lowered his head. “You’re right, uncle.”

The man was Xu Bo’s uncle, Xu Yigong. He was the head of the Xu family. He was very powerful, and even Xu Bo had to rein in his temper in front of this man.

“The Lin family owns business all over the country, and more than half of Donghai’s jewelry trade. If our family wants to grow business in Donghai, we need the influence of the Lin family.” he said, “That’s why you need Lin Xian. It would be great for our partners.h.i.+p.”

Xu Bo’s eyes glowed green. Not only did he want Lin Xian, he also wanted to be part of the Lin family’s jewelry business.

“Uncle, the Xu family has a great influence in the Jade Gang. The Jade Gang controls 80 percent of the mainland jade supply. If the Lin family wants to run jade business, they have to rely on us. If they’re not stupid, the Lin family will not let this opportunity slip. It doesn’t matter what Lin Xian thinks. She has to obey her family, and she will be mine.”

The man nodded. “You are correct. The two bosses of the Lin family are very smart. They won’t overlook this incident. Still, the goal of the Xu family is to take over the Lin family and become the leader in jewelry business. If we succeed, our family will become the biggest jade player in China. We will have a monopoly and watch the money roll in.”

The vision he depicted made Xu Bo very excited. He nodded and said, “Rest a.s.sured, uncle. Everything is going according to plan. Lin Xian’s visit should be a first move of the Lin family.”

The man nodded. “Now go talk to Lin Xian and get to know her. It’d be best if you get her to like you.”

Xu Bo bowed and left the room. A dangerous looking man greeted him as soon as he walked out. “Young master, that guy picked 2.98 million yuan’s worth of stone. Are we letting him go?”

Xu Bo sneered. “How naïve. Does he really think he can get away with this? Let him go and follow him to his residence. Reclaim the money when you can.”

A cold light gleamed in the man’s eyes. “Killing him is easy, but what should we tell Lin Xian?”

Xu Bo said coldly, “Accidents happen all the time. Just cover it up after you’re done. The kid got too close to Lin Xian and I don’t like that. Take care of him as soon as you can.”

“Yes sir!” The man nodded and left.

Zhang Jun and Lin Xian had finished picking stones and was ready to leave. Li Hu called over a truck and 5 helpers. They loaded the stones in no time.

After they were finished, a manager came over and handed Zhang Jun his receipt. Zhang Jun didn’t spend a single penny on these stones which was worth almost 3 million.

“Alright, we can store these stones for you, as you requested. You can pick them up any time. We can help you cut them open if you’d like to.” Lin Xian told him.

Zhang Jun nodded. To avoid attention, he did not want to cut them open in public. It’s better to do it privately.

They entered the car and headed for a warehouse owned by the Lin family. The warehouse was located in the suburbs, very easily to get to but heavily guarded. Thick walls as tall as 10 meters surrounded the warehouse. Electric fences were placed on top of the wall. The whole thing looked more like a jail.

Inside the wall, dozens of guards were patrolling with their dogs. Zhang Jun noticed that these people looked like they were trained in the army.

After they opened the gates, Li Hu and his helpers went to unload the truck. A yellow-faced old man in black clothes walked over. He was about 70 years old, walked slowly but his eyes were sharp.

He bowed to Lin Xian and said, “Miss Lin, at your service.”

Lin Xian replied, “Zhu Bo, I came across this jade today and I’d like you to give me an estimate.” She pointed towards the sanded stone on the ground.

Zhu Bo bent over and shone a flashlight on the stone. Then a smile crept up his wrinkled face. “Miss Lin, you have learned well. This is an excellent Regal Green Ice-jade, about 7 kilos in weight and 30 to 40 million in price.”

Lin Xian beamed and said to Zhang Jun, “Make it 40 million, and your 20 percent share would be 8 million, Junior Zhang.”

Zhang Jun smiled, “You are too nice.”

Lin Xian lifted her brows. “I’m not being nice to you. After all you picked the stone for me. Even without an agreement, I would still give you 20 percent to express my grat.i.tude. You have to take it.”

Zhang Jun couldn’t refuse anymore so he smiled, “Then I will take it.”

Lin Xian wrote him a 10 million yuan check on the spot -2 million for buying Zhang Jun’s stone, and 8 million as promised before.

With the check in his hand, Zhang Jun came up with an idea.

“Stone gambling is such a profitable business. If I have 10 thousand, I could turn it into 100 thousand or even a million. But I’m new to this trade and alone without any background. If I do this alone, I’m bound to deal with many uncertainties. How about I work with Lin Xian? Her network plus my ability -we are perfect for each other!”