Free Web NovelChapter 213: Chapter 213: The Master
Wen Yonglin and Wen Xiangyong looked at each other, stunned and speechless for a long time.
"Uncle Wen, if you gamble with these stones, you’re sure to lose!"
Wang Hao said to the two of them with a smile.
"Brother Wang Hao, you really are something, to have taken a fancy to them all!"
Wen Xiangyong couldn’t help but admire Wang Hao.
Wen Yonglin, however, didn’t look very happy because before Wang Hao had called him, he had been on the phone with that wretched old man from the Wu Family, who had insisted he must attend the jade stone gambling event that evening.
He knew the Wu Family patriarch had no good intentions and right after hanging up, Wang Hao’s call came through, which was why his tone hadn’t been very cheerful at the time.
Initially, Wang Hao’s arrival had lifted Wen Yonglin’s spirits significantly, but now the thought of having no stones to put forth at the gambling event, and the certain loss of face that would ensue, his complexion immediately turned gloomy.
The three great families had been covertly battling for many years; the Wen Family had not always come out on top, but they had never lost either.
Wen Yonglin hadn’t expected that in his old age he would be humiliated at the jade stone gambling event by them.
"Uncle Wen, if you trust me, I could find some jade stones for you!"
Wang Hao suggested.
Since Wen Yonglin was willing to find a friend to help Wang Hao translate the ancient text on the animal hide, this was a huge favor for Wang Hao. Therefore, he volunteered to help Wen Yonglin out.
"Brother Wang Hao, I’m truly grateful. If I win this time around, I promise all the winnings will be yours!"
Wen Yonglin said decisively.
For Wen Yonglin, whether he won money wasn’t the most important thing; what he cared most about now was winning back his face.
If Wang Hao could help him dent the pride of the Yi and Wu families at the jade stone gambling event this time, he would be happier than winning a few billion.
"But I haven’t seen what the other side’s jade stones are like, so I can’t guarantee a win, but I can assure you that you won’t lose face again!"
Wang Hao didn’t make any promises he wasn’t sure of, since he didn’t know what kind of experts would be at the gambling event, and it wouldn’t be good if they ended up losing.
"Alright then, Brother Wang Hao, I’ll leave this matter to you. Whatever help you need from my end, just say the word!"
Wen Yonglin nodded in agreement.
"There’s still time; I’d like to take a stroll in the antique market, you never know what treasures you might find!"
Wang Hao proposed.
"I’ll have Da Wu and Xiao Wu accompany you."
Wen Yonglin then ordered Da Wu and Xiao Wu.
"Today, no matter what, you two must protect Brother Wang Hao well, do you understand?"
"Yes, old... Grandpa!"
Da Wu and Xiao Wu promptly nodded in agreement.
Da Wu drove, Xiao Wu sat beside him, and the two drove Wang Hao to the antique market.
On the way, Wang Hao noticed that both Da Wu and Xiao Wu were introverts and not very talkative. They answered his questions but never said more than was needed, and their expressions were very serious.
Wang Hao could tell that these two had no blood relation to the Wen Family and though Wen Yonglin treated them like grandsons, deep down they knew their place and harbored a sense of inferiority.
After getting out of the car, Xiao Wu stayed behind to wait while Da Wu accompanied Wang Hao into the antique market.
These ancient artifacts, just like gambling on stones, depended not only on luck but also on the collector’s eye for detail.
Indeed, the jade transaction market was within the antique market, filled with stones of various sizes.
"Yo, is it the boss’s first visit? Come and have a look at the jade stones here. They are all top-notch treasures. Look carefully at this weight; let me shine a light through it for you to see how clear it is inside. It’s a rare piece of fine jade!"
As Wang Hao walked into a shop specializing in jade stones, the shopkeeper enthusiastically came forward to introduce his wares.
Wang Hao placed his hand on the jade stone, using his Dragon Tattoo Energy to explore the entire piece.
While it was indeed real jade, sadly the quality was too common and worth very little. freewebnovel.cσ๓
But just then, someone walked in carrying an exquisitely crafted small wooden box, and Wang Hao couldn’t help but glance a few more times at the box because it was just too beautiful.
As soon as the shopkeeper put the box on the table, Wang Hao used his Dragon Tattoo Energy to inspect it once more.
To his surprise, he discovered inside a high-quality jade stone of excellent quality, crystal-clear, and even possessing a sort of luster.
Just by looking at the size and texture of this piece of jade, it was worth at least over ten million.
"Shopkeeper, how much for the jade stone inside this box?"
Wang Hao, pointing at the small wooden box, asked impatiently.
"This..."
The shopkeeper suddenly frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then said.
"I’m sorry, sir, but this jade stone cannot be sold to you."
"What if I offer six million? Will you sell it then?"
Wang Hao continued to ask.
"I’m really sorry, sir. You can tell at a glance that you’re an expert, but this jade stone has already been purchased by someone else. You’re just a step too late!" freeweɓnovel.cѳm
The shopkeeper said with a smile and an apology.
"I’ll offer two million more than that person. How about that?"
Wang Hao still didn’t give up.
"Even if you add another three million, I wouldn’t dare sell it to you without permission!"
The shopkeeper still shook his head after hearing this.
After hearing this, Wang Hao was somewhat puzzled. Since the jade stone had not been picked up, the buyer must not have paid yet. Why wouldn’t the shopkeeper want to make more money? Could there be something wrong with the shopkeeper’s brain?
"I have bought this jade stone!"
At this moment, a middle-aged man walked in from outside the door and, arriving at the table, arrogantly declared.
Wang Hao carefully scrutinized the middle-aged man. Although dressed in a suit, he had long hair and a long beard, giving him the appearance of a mysterious figure.
"Young man, you have a good eye, but you’re too late!"
The middle-aged man said, patting the wooden box.
"This jade stone was specially chosen for Mr. Wu Yangming. Even if you offer the shopkeeper ten million, he wouldn’t dare sell it to you."
Upon hearing the name Wu Yangming, Da Wu, who was standing beside Wang Hao, suddenly frowned.
No sooner had the middle-aged man finished speaking than a young man followed him in. He was handsome, but his eyes always carried a disdainful expression.
"Oh, isn’t this Da Wu?"
Seeing Da Wu, the young man continued to provoke.
"A dog raised by the Wen Family!"
Upon hearing this, Da Wu’s face changed dramatically, and he glared fiercely at the young man.
"Wu Jianzhong, don’t go too far!"
Wu Jianzhong was the eldest young master of the Wu Family and the grandson Wu Yangming valued the most. Everyone knew he was the Wu Family’s future heir.
"Didn’t expect a dog to get angry?"
Wu Jianzhong said with a disdainful expression on his face.
"These aren’t my words. They were said by your Wen Family’s young master. If you want to blame someone, blame him. It has nothing to do with me!"
After saying this, Wu Jianzhong burst into loud laughter.
Wu Jianzhong then turned to Wang Hao, who was dressed plainly, and couldn’t help but frown and say.
"Where did this bumpkin come from? Instead of staying home and farming, you have spare money to come here to play with stone gambling. You’re really overestimating yourself. Be careful, or you’ll lose even your coffin money!"
Wang Hao just smiled after hearing this; he didn’t take the child’s words to heart.
"Young Master Wu, this kid seems to be someone the Wen Family hired to search for jade stones. He seems to have some eye for it. He took a fancy to the jade stone I chose right away."
The middle-aged man whispered to Wu Jianzhong.
"So it’s another dog from the Wen Family!"
Every sentence Wu Jianzhong spoke was provocative as he pointed at the middle-aged man and loudly said to Wang Hao.
"This gentleman is the appraisal master our Wu Family hired. With just one look, he can tell the size and quality of any jade stone."
"You should hurry back and tell that old guy Wen Yonglin to admit defeat. Send the money over obediently so you don’t embarrass yourself at the stone gambling conference!"
"You!"
Da Wu, upon hearing Wu Jianzhong’s words, was so angry his face turned red. He was about to step forward to argue but was stopped by Wang Hao...
