Chén Fēi said, "My condition is that within one year, I can grow to over 1.7 meters tall. If I can't meet this requirement."
He then pointed to the jade rough stone being cut and continued, "See the jade being cut today? I'll give each of you a set of jade jewelry, and you won't have to pay for the craftsmanship. How about it? As for your conditions, you can set them yourselves. Do the beautiful ladies dare to accept this wager?"
Chéng'ér was overjoyed and said, "I accept! Why wouldn't I? As long as Brother Chén can grow to over 1.7 meters, I will pledge myself to marry you and become your lover. If Brother Chén doesn't believe me, we can sign a contract."
The other girls were stunned upon hearing this. Zhāng Yǔ'ér was particularly surprised and said, "Sister Chéng'ér, your bet is a bit too high! You should reconsider!"
Chéng'ér was indifferent and said, "I'm just betting that Brother Chén is fooling us. If we don't make a big bet, how can we show our sincerity?"
Liǔ Xù and Xiǎo Yuè exchanged glances and nodded.
They thought to themselves, "Since we've already promised to pledge ourselves to Chén Fēi, making another promise isn't a big deal. If we lose, we'll just give ourselves to him."
Then they nodded and said, "We completely agree with Sister Chéng'ér's suggestion. Let's make the bet. As long as Brother Chén can grow to over 1.7 meters, we will also pledge ourselves to marry him."
Lǐ Mànnī, Zhāng Yǔ'ér, Xiǎo Yú, and the other girls were greatly alarmed.
"They've gone mad! These girls have completely lost their minds."
But now that the arrow was on the string, there was no turning back!
Therefore, they also nodded in agreement.
After the wager was settled, the meal was almost over.
Just then, one of the jade rough stones was cut open. As the roar of the chainsaw stopped, everyone crowded around, eager to see what treasures were hidden inside this rough stone.
When the rough stone was opened, a refreshing green scent wafted out, catching everyone's eye.
Upon closer inspection, this rough stone turned out to be a Sticky Ice Floating Flower Jade, and it even had a bracelet facet! This was truly an unexpected joy!
Seeing this, Liǔ Xù couldn't help but beam with joy. She smiled and said to Chén Fēi, "Brother Chén, you're so lucky! The value of this rough stone is at least forty to fifty thousand yuan. Congratulations on a big profit!"
Lǐ Mànnī, standing nearby, asked with some confusion, "Sister Liǔ, is a jade worth forty to fifty thousand yuan considered a big profit?"
Liǔ Xù patiently explained, "Sister Mànnī, the profit or loss of jade is not determined by its value alone. It depends on a comprehensive consideration of the purchase price of the jade rough stone and its value after cutting. Generally speaking, if the value doubles, it's considered a small profit. If the increase exceeds five times, it can be called a big profit. Brother Chén's rough stone cost only three hundred yuan when he bought it, and now it's worth forty to fifty thousand yuan after cutting, an increase of over a hundred times! Of course, it's a big profit!"
The girls were enlightened, realizing "So that's how it is!"
Seeing this, Liǔ Xù had an idea and said to Chén Fēi, "Brother Chén, will you sell me this rough stone for forty thousand? What do you say?"
Chén Fēi thought for a moment, found the price reasonable, and readily agreed, "Deal!"
After speaking, they looked at each other and smiled, then shook hands to confirm the transaction.
Next, Liǔ Xù called for a store attendant, asking him to take the jade rough stone to be processed.
While waiting, Liǔ Xù enthusiastically led Chén Fēi and the others on a tour of the workshop, giving them a close-up look at the jade processing.
Especially when the ladies saw the Imperial Green Glass-Type Bracelet being meticulously carved, their beautiful eyes lit up instantly, and they all exclaimed in admiration, praising the jade as incredibly beautiful and breathtaking.
No wonder Chéng'ér had been dreaming of an Imperial Green Glass-Type Bracelet!
When the first bracelet blank was pressed out, it already emitted a dazzling radiance, as if it were a work of art in itself.
Once polished, how spectacular would its brilliance be!
Thinking of this, the ladies looked at Chén Fēi with even more fervent eyes.
Chén Fēi noticed their gazes, and the corners of his mouth curved into a faint smile. He said, "What, ladies, are you very interested in these Imperial Green Glass-Type jewelry sets?"
The ladies nodded repeatedly, not hiding their affection for the jewelry.
Seeing this, Chén Fēi couldn't help but laugh, "Since you ladies like them so much, I'll sell them to you at market price. Anyway, my rough stone can yield six sets of jewelry, one for each of you. This way, it's fair and just, no cheating."
However, as soon as he finished speaking, the ladies simultaneously let out a "Tsk" and rolled their eyes.
Lǐ Mànnī said frankly, "Brother Chén, it's easy for you to say! A set of Imperial Green Glass-Type jewelry costs at least twenty million yuan to start! How many people can afford that much?"
"Exactly!"
Xiǎo Yú quickly chimed in, "Brother Chén, you think too highly of us. I'm just a small photographer, earning only about five thousand a month. Even if I didn't eat or sleep, I wouldn't be able to afford a single bead in my lifetime!"
Chén Fēi showed an awkward smile upon hearing this and explained, "I thought you were all like Sister Xiǎo Yuè, choosing to experience life by leaving behind your luxurious upbringing."
Liǔ Xù also chuckled at this and said, "Brother Chén, your imagination is too rich! Where are there so many rich young ladies? Only pampered rich daughters like Xiǎo Yuè have a certain degree of freedom. Think about it, which rich young lady isn't busy every day, either learning piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting, or learning various etiquette? They're too busy to run out and experience life!"
Chén Fēi nodded thoughtfully, "Hmm, you have a point. It's mainly because the outside world is too complicated, and there are occasional dangers. Many rich young ladies would definitely be unwilling to take that risk."
Zhāng Yǔ'ér listened to their conversation quietly, her gaze unconsciously falling on Xiǎo Yuè.
She couldn't help but become very interested in Xiǎo Yuè's background, thinking to herself, "Which family's daughter is this Xiǎo Yuè? It seems I need to find an opportunity to investigate thoroughly."
Afterward, everyone gathered around the craftsman, watching him make the jewelry while chatting happily.
Time passed unconsciously, and in the blink of an eye, more than an hour had gone by.
Just then, Chén Fēi's High Ice Lavender Jade Rough Stone was finally cut.
The moment Chén Fēi carefully opened the chainsaw cover, a rich purple hue instantly appeared before everyone's eyes.
The beautiful ladies, upon seeing this purple color, became as excited as if they had discovered a rare treasure, and they all clapped and cheered, "Big profit! Big profit!"