Tang Songyuan was stunned when he heard this, and asked curiously: "Oh? What is Elder Li referring to?"
Li Tianmin slowly said: "You know, although Myanmar is rich in jade resources, in recent years, with the continuous increase in mining volume,"
"High-quality rough jadeite has become increasingly difficult to find."
“This public offering meeting is actually the Myanmar government’s intention to take this opportunity to show the world that Myanmar still has rich jade resources and attract more investors and jewelers to develop and cooperate.”
Tang Songyuan nodded to express his understanding. He understands that Myanmar, as a country with large jade resources, is also the only place in the world that can produce gem-quality jade.
The development and promotion of its jade industry is of great significance to the development of the national economy.
But he still said: "A single resource-producing economy is destined to fail in the long run."
"Rough jadeite is not oil and gas,"
"No matter how rare it is, it is still just some stones, and it is still a non-renewable resource."
Li Tianmin smiled and said: "You are right. The Myanmar government also understands this truth, so they are also actively seeking transformation,"
"We hope that the development of the jade industry can be combined with the development of other industries to form a diversified economic structure."
"Let's not talk about it anymore. I heard from Jenna that you have a very good special agricultural project in hand. Are you interested in running it in Kachin State?"
Tang Songyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, then smiled and said: "Now it is mainly being tried in the Kokang area, and the specific effect is still unknown."
"Our project is still in the experimental stage and requires further observation and adjustment. If there is an opportunity to promote it in Kachin State in the future, we will definitely consider it seriously."
"It doesn't matter, don't worry!" Li Tianmin waved his hand nonchalantly: "As long as you keep it in mind..."
The two chatted for a while, and Li Tianmin stayed with Tang Songyuan to have dinner together. Tang Songyuan said goodbye and returned to the hotel.
the next morning.
It’s the day when the Naypyidaw Jade Public Sale officially opens.
Tang Songyuan and Zhou Tianlin arrived at the auction site by car.
Due to the advance registration, you only need to collect the admission ticket and tender documents at the entrance.
Without an admission ticket, you cannot enter the public auction site.
The place was crowded and lively.
Jade enthusiasts, collectors, jewelers and mine owners from all over the world walked to the infield area in twos and threes.
The infield area is very delicately decorated, and there is a red carpet on the ground.
At the same time, the infield area is also divided into area A and area B. The materials in area B are relatively larger, with small ones weighing several hundred kilograms. The materials weighing more than ten tons are also sparse and ordinary, and they are all cut with one or several knives. material.
The prices are relatively low, with some starting prices as low as $10,000.
Some are even installed in an iron frame, in a messy manner.
The colors of these rough stones are rich and varied, including emerald green, apple green, waxy white, ice colorless, and various mixed colors.
Just like the color palette of nature, it is dizzying.
But there are also some high-quality large pieces of rough stone that are surrounded by water. Some merchants are studying a certain part of the rough stone that has been cut to rationally judge its value.
The materials in Area A are relatively more refined, and both color and quality reflect the specifications of Naypyidaw Public Market.
The shapes of the original stones also vary in size, some are as big as watermelons, some are as small as eggs, and some are cut into thin slices.
It is convenient for buyers to more intuitively view the texture and color distribution inside.
"It feels like half of the people in the Jade Circle are here..." Zhou Tianlin said in a good mood.
Tang Songyuan looked around, nodded and smiled: "Most of them are domestic businessmen, and I also heard a lot of them speaking Cantonese."
Zhou Tianlin laughed twice and said: "It doesn't matter, whether it's at home or abroad."
"When we get to this place, the final test is each other's vision and experience, and of course, strength."
"Brother Tang is undoubtedly the best in these aspects..."
"Haha, brother Zhou, you are so flattering!" Tang Songyuan smiled modestly.
He opened his perspective and scanned every piece of jadeite in the exhibition area.
Whether it is the fine materials in Area A or the giant rough stones in Area B, they are all invisible under his perspective.
"Aha, Lao Zhou!"
"Why are you here so early..."
The two of them were watching in Area B. On the way to Area A, a middle-aged man with his head raised on his back greeted Zhou Tianlin from a distance.
Zhou Tianlin waved to him and responded: "Brother Xiong, it's late. The opening ceremony is over. Of course, I didn't come here for the opening ceremony, haha..."
After greeting him, he turned his head and whispered to Tang Songyuan:
"I know a big boss in Pingzhou, but we don't have a close relationship with him."
The man named Brother Xiong also nodded towards Tang Songyuan, obviously not knowing Tang Songyuan, the new Stone King.
Tang Songyuan also smiled politely.
But Brother Xiong seemed to be really here for Zhou Tianlin. He came over and said quickly in Cantonese:
"Have you heard about that matter, Lao Zhou? Are you interested in taking a share?"
Zhou Tianlin laughed and said perfunctorily: "I still need to think about it..."
Brother Xiong didn't take it seriously. After chatting for a while, he went back to looking at the rough stones.
Suddenly, Tang Songyuan's eyes were attracted by a rough stone.
The rough stone is oval in shape and not big in size, but the color of the window surface shows a unique emerald green, like a spring leaf, which is both bright and spicy.
What’s even more rare is that the jade flesh inside the original stone is very smooth, with almost no cracks or flaws.
Tang Songyuan's heart moved. He squatted down and took a closer look with a flashlight. He found that the texture inside the original stone was very delicate, completely transparent, and almost free of impurities.
When you turn on the light, you can see that the interior is a rich emerald green, with a fine texture and a warm luster.
"This rough stone is good." Tang Songyuan said in a low voice.
Zhou Tianlin also came over after hearing this, took a look, and nodded in agreement: "It is indeed good material, and the base price is not too high."
Tang Songyuan looked at the price tag, which had the serial number and base price written in English.
No. 0168, the base price is US$50,000, which is approximately RMB 350,000.
Tang Songyuan laughed and said: "My master told me about this minimum price. Generally speaking, it is a random price."
"Materials of this quality are semi-clear, and the real price they will eventually be sold for is,"
"Maybe more than ten times higher..."
Even so, Tang Songyuan still took a photo of the sign with his mobile phone so that he could participate in the secret bidding later.
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