Seeing Xiao Bai's doubts, Zhou Shanshan said to Xiao Bai with a smile while sitting in the car on the way to the guide's uncle's house.
"Are you curious why these gemstones are so small?"
"Actually, this is normal. Many of the gems traded here are mined privately, and some large gems have been taken away by mine owners."
"And mine owners almost never put large gems on this kind of market. They prefer to trade among acquaintances."
"That's why we have to follow this tour guide to the mine owner's house."
Hearing this, Xiao Bai nodded without interrupting. The reason why he came here today was just to understand the value system and situation of gems.
The sky gradually darkened, and the two finally arrived at the door of a villa.
As the door opened, Xiao Bai saw a very exquisite Buddhist hall. Looking at the dazzling array of offerings, Xiao Bai couldn't help feeling that the beliefs of each country were really completely different.
Soon, Xiao and Bai came to the reception room under the leadership of the servant.
Not long after, a white-haired old man walked into the reception room surrounded by several women.
"Shanshan, long time no see!"
Seeing the old man come in, Zhou Shanshan stood up with a smile.
"Mr. Meng, long time no see. You are still in such good spirits. Is your business getting better and better recently?"
"You girl."
"Is this young man your boyfriend? He's good-looking and well-groomed, hahahahaha."
"Okay, you two, sit down. Your uncle told me the purpose of your visit."
"You want to buy two gems in exchange, right? OK, I'll have someone pick them up."
Watching Zhou Shanshan talking to Mr. Meng, Xiao Bai always felt a little uncomfortable.
After a while, several large gems were placed in front of the two people.
"Shanshan, let's take a look. Ruby, sapphire, spinel, and star gemstones are all here. See which one you like, and we'll discuss the price."
After hearing the old man's words, Zhou Shanshan was not polite, picked up the flashlight and began to examine the gems carefully.
After a while.
"Mr. Meng, can I take all of these gems?"
Hearing this, Mr. Meng was not surprised.
"Okay, let me think about it. If you want it, I will give you a package price of 8 million Chinese coins."
Hearing the price, Zhou Shanshan didn't counter-offer and nodded decisively, which was considered a deal.
After the deal was concluded, Mr. Meng was obviously in a better mood and called the second room aside to prepare dinner.
"Girl Shan, why did your uncle decide not to make gemstones so suddenly? To be honest, when he told me this decision, I was really surprised."
Hearing this, Zhou Shanshan smiled bitterly.
"He said that the longer he has been doing gems, the less he understands the prices of precious gems."
"He couldn't understand why a gem could be sold for a figure that an ordinary person would never be able to earn in a lifetime of hard work. He felt very confused, so he gave up the business and went into industry."
Hearing this, Mr. Meng was obviously stunned for a moment.
After a while.
"Hahahahaha, Girl Shan, I didn't expect your brother-in-law to be such an interesting person."
"Actually, I have had this confusion before, but maybe it's because we are in two different countries."
"I can't quit this industry as coolly as your brother-in-law. Behind me, there are many poor people counting on me for a living."
"If I quit, the gemstone industry here will undoubtedly be in turmoil again, which is related to the livelihood of countless people."
"As for the value of gemstones, I think it depends on what price the buyer is willing to pay."
"I think this is actually a buyer's market, rather than the seller deciding the price of a gemstone."
"Of course this money will create some rich people like me, but it will also help some poor people who can't afford to eat."
Hearing this, Xiao Bai secretly agreed in his heart.
After all, compared to drugs, arms, and the gem industry, although there is blood behind it, it is also very limited.
It is much better to use these things to harvest the wealth of the rich than to let the rich's money go to daily necessities and drive up their prices.
"Young man, you are Shanshan's friend. Would you like to buy one? If you like it, you can tell me and I will sell it to her."
Seeing Zhou Shanshan nodding towards him crazily, Xiao Bai hesitated for a moment and then nodded.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Meng. I am just an outsider when it comes to gems. As long as they are beautiful enough, I can accept them."
Hearing this, Mr. Meng laughed again.
"It's beautiful. This is the highest praise for a gem."
"Mistress, go and get the newly ground 10-carat ruby from the top of my cabinet."
Hearing this, Xiao Bai couldn't help but feel shocked, a 10-carat ruby? Isn't this too arrogant?
You must know that the largest ones Zhou Shanshan just won were only 9 carats.
After a while, a red ruby that looked like it could drip blood was brought to Xiao Bai.
Seeing this golden-proportioned ruby, Zhou Shanshan couldn't help but exclaimed before Xiao Bai could say anything.
"Fever-free pigeon's blood red?"
"Oh my God, Mr. Meng, is he your long-lost biological son?"
In fact, when he saw this ruby, not only Zhou Shanshan was surprised, but the eyes of the ladies beside Mr. Meng were also filled with shock.
10 carats, pure unburned pigeon's blood ruby and such a perfect cut, it can be said to be a treasure.
They originally thought that the ruby would be sent for auction, but they did not expect that it would be taken out on this occasion.
Ignoring the exclamations of several people, Mr. Meng said with a smile: "How do you think, young man? Is this beautiful enough?"
"How about 6 million US dollars? It can be converted into RMB for transaction."
Seeing Zhou Shanshan nodding crazily to herself, it is obvious that this is a very affordable price.
Xiao Bai was a little confused. He and this person were strangers, so why would the other person admit his loss and sell this gem to him.
Seeing the confusion in Xiao Bai's eyes, Mr. Meng waved his hand: "Shanshan, ladies and I, please go have a cup of tea first. I have something to say with this young man."
Hearing this, Zhou Shanshan was stunned for a moment and looked at Xiao Bai.
Xiao Bai hesitated for a moment, then nodded to Zhou Shanshan. He was also curious about what Mr. Meng wanted to say to him.
After seeing several people go out, Mr. Meng came to the safe next to the Buddha statue and squatted down. After a while, the safe was opened, and Mr. Meng took out a bronze box that was very familiar to Xiao Bai.
The moment he saw this bronze box, Xiao Bai's pupils were shocked...
