Car-hailing Driver: Rewards from Complaints

Chapter 623: Chapter 256: Betting 300 Million That All Your Remaining Stones Are Empty (Part 4)

Ning Shaoqing wasn’t afraid and said, "What? So your Treasure Hunting Pavilion doesn’t follow the rules and engages in false advertising, yet others aren’t allowed to speak about it? If your stones weren’t selected by instruments, it’s impossible that among so many stones, only the small one chosen by Brother Yang and the large one they were eyeing contain jade. It’s a hard fact that your Treasure Hunting Pavilion hasn’t produced anything good over the years. Everyone here is a long-time customer of the Pavilion. Can anyone say I’ve lied even a bit?"

"There’s nothing wrong! Over the years, the Treasure Hunting Pavilion has indeed produced few things, though it’s not like there’s none. It just falls a bit short compared to Mingcui Square."

"There’s a secret you all don’t know. Among those who have found jade, I know that five of them have some connection with the Pavilion. I can’t say they are stooges, but they definitely don’t have much credibility."

"I’ve lost 120 million here and haven’t even gotten a consolation prize. Honestly, I’ve often wondered if the Pavilion is playing fair and whether the stones have been through instruments. I just didn’t want to make enemies with the Jiang Family and kept quiet. But now that Young Master Ning has spoken up, let’s open our hearts and speak honestly. Do any of you have such doubts?"

"Yes!"

"Right! I have such doubts too."

...

Wang Anshuang saw the situation was bad, the scene getting out of control, and hurriedly said, "Everyone, please don’t say anything reckless. Our eldest master is on his way, and any questions can be discussed face to face with him. But please, don’t speak recklessly."

Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.

Jiang Anbang, the eldest master of the Jiang Family, arrived.

Wang Anshuang quickly went forward to brief him on the situation.

Jiang Anbang laughed heartily and said, "If you don’t trust the Treasure Hunting Pavilion, would you not trust the Jiang Family’s reputation? I, Jiang Anbang, can vouch with the Jiang Family’s honor that our stones are directly sourced, without having gone through instruments. Mr. Yang, I’ve heard of your daring deeds; you messed up Mingcui Square and now you’re targeting our Treasure Hunting Pavilion, huh? Our Treasure Hunting Pavilion and the Jiang Family haven’t done anything to provoke you. What do you mean by coming from Hai City to Jinling to mess with us? Do you think the Jiang Family is easy to bully?"

Yang Chen: "Don’t misunderstand, I just came to test the quality of Jinling’s Gambling Stone Workshop. You’re doing business, and I’m here to play. Isn’t this a normal transaction? What do you mean by messing with you?"

Jiang Anbang: "You’re here to play, of course, you’re welcome. But you can’t just blurt out that only these two stones from the entire Pavilion contain anything."

Yang Chen: "But after looking through them, I confirmed that only these two contain anything. That larger one only has jade the size of a thumbnail. Buying it would definitely be a loss. That’s why I only chose this small one, planning to make a quick ten million plus and leave. Why, are you saying you’re not allowed to make money here, only lose?"

Jiang Anbang: "Hmph, such arrogance! I haven’t seen someone as audacious as you in a long time. Just relying on your eyes, you claim none of the other stones have anything?"

Yang Chen: "Yes! I’m sure there’s nothing in them. If anyone doesn’t believe me, they’re welcome to buy them all and cut them open to see. Enough with this nonsense; let’s hurry and cut the stones and get going."

Ning Shaoqing nodded and instructed the stone-cutting master to cut the stones.

Jiang Anbang gave the stone-cutting master a look, and the latter quickly set to work cutting the stones.

With so many people watching, cheating with instruments wouldn’t be easy now.

The stone-cutting master began to cut the stones.

Since the stone wasn’t big, the green quickly became visible.

After the jade was fully polished and weighed, the master shouted, "Ice-grade vibrant green, 1100 grams."

"Wow, what a skilled master at uncovering Immortal Blood; it’s vibrant green as soon as it’s revealed."

"Damn, a small stone bought for 200,000 turned out to contain such heavy vibrant green, the investment return is incredible."

"No wonder he was able to clean out the gambling stone scene in Hai City, a true expert stands apart."

"I believe him now, the larger stone only has a thumbnail-sized jade, the rest must be empty."

...

Ning Shaoqing quickly brought the jade over and, holding it in his hands, handed it to Yang Chen, excitedly saying, "Brother Yang, amazing! You never miss when you strike. Jiang Anbang, do you see how awesome Brother Yang is now? Except for that one larger stone that has a tiny bit of jade, the rest are all empty. Over three hundred stones are all empty, only you guys could pull this off; even capitalists aren’t as ruthless as you."

Jiang Anbang immediately got angry, pointing at Ning Shaoqing and saying, "Ning Shaoqing, think before you speak! Destroying someone’s livelihood is akin to killing one’s parents; do you know what you’re saying? If our stones really were through instruments as you say, and you exposed us, we’d have nothing to say. But these are stones I personally ensured, guaranteed with the Jiang Family’s honor to not have gone through instruments. I admit his vision is impressive, but everyone makes mistakes; who can guarantee he’s always right?"

Ning Shaoqing: "Simple! Just cut all the stones open for everyone to see, and we’ll know if Brother Yang made a mistake!"

Jiang Anbang: "You’re dreaming! These stones are worth three billion. Do you think just because you say so, we’ll cut them all open? Will you bear the loss?"

Ning Shaoqing: "Today, I’m going head-to-head with you, or you’ll doubt Brother Yang’s vision. If you’re so bold, cut them all open in front of everyone. If Brother Yang is wrong, I’ll cover all the losses. Isn’t it just three billion? I’ll compensate! But if Brother Yang is completely right, the Treasure Hunting Pavilion should close down and stop the gambling stone business. Do you dare?"

Other players, eager to watch the drama unfold, immediately joined in the uproar.

"I think it’s feasible! We’ve lost so much money, and we want to find out if these stones actually went through instruments."

"If it’s really as Brother Chen said, with only those two stones containing green and all others empty, even if you swear by the Jiang Family’s honor, it won’t count for anything; everyone’s in the know here, whether instruments were used or not, everyone will have a judgment."

"What’s there to hesitate about? Since Ning Shao is willing to bear the compensation, what more is there to hesitate about, Young Master Jiang? Could it be you already know the situation with these stones and don’t dare to cut them open for us to see?"

...

With the situation at this point, if Jiang Anbang doesn’t cut open the stones for verification, no one will come to play at the Treasure Hunting Pavilion anymore.

There are only so many people into gambling stones in each city, and most belong to a closed circle. If word gets around this circle that the Pavilion’s stones have gone through instruments and won’t yield anything good, who would foolishly come to play?

The stones at the Pavilion indeed have been through instruments, only Jiang Anbang knows about the condition of these stones, others are unaware.

So, Jiang Anbang knows that Yang Chen is telling the truth.

But with the situation like this, he has to open them.

"Fine! We’ll verify, in front of all these distinguished guests, whether these 300-plus stones contain anything. Ning Shaoqing, remember your words, have three billion ready!" Jiang Anbang said.

Ning Shaoqing: "Haha... No problem, I’ll write the check right now!"

With that, Ning Shaoqing really signed a three-billion check and placed it on the table.

This really cornered Jiang Anbang.

"Everyone, cut the stones!" Jiang Anbang shouted.

Ning Shaoqing, being a regular in these places, naturally has a sense of caution.

He immediately said, "Young Master Jiang, let’s make it clear first. If your people dare to swap stones and once found out, we will consider it a guilty conscience on your part and will assume all your stones went through instruments, making further verification unnecessary. Does everyone agree?"

"Agreed!"

"Yes! If they’re so guilty they need to swap, it surely means instruments were used; otherwise, how can they be sure swapped stones have something?"

"Yes, there’s no flaw in that. If cheating is found, we’ll side with Ning Shao, and we’ll never step into the Treasure Hunting Pavilion again!"

...

Jiang Anbang gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! Ning Shaoqing, you came prepared! Alright, everything will go by the facts! I’ll bet with you today! Everyone, cut open the remaining stones for the esteemed guests to see!"