In the stone betting industry, the threshold for entry is high or low. There is only one condition: money. This has led many people who are engaged in traditional business to get involved.
These people were already successful in their original fields, and they also thought highly of themselves after entering the stone betting circle. Although they had heard about Zhuang Rui's glorious achievements, but now they see Zhuang Rui so young, they look down upon them.
Already.
"Mr. Tang is here..."
"It's really Mr. Tang, hurry up, go over and have a look..."
Suddenly, a voice rang out from the crowd, and the whole square suddenly became commotion. Those who were pointing around Zhuang Rui no longer bothered to comment on Zhuang Rui, and crowded towards the outside.
Zhuang Rui also heard the shouts of those people, looked sideways at Han Haowei, and asked softly: "Is that Mr. Tang from Yunnan?"
Zhuang Rui actually hasn't been in the jade circle for long. Apart from recognizing some jade merchants, he doesn't know much about the well-known appraisers and experts in the jade circle.
However, he had heard of Mr. Tang's name. Those boring people at the time compared him with Mr. Tang and collectively called him the "Emerald King" of the North and the South.
Han Haowei is a thoughtful person. He was afraid that Zhuang Rui was young and energetic and would be interested in comparing himself with Mr. Tang, so he said: "Brother, Mr. Tang has been here for almost half a century. Don't mind...
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Zhuang Rui laughed when he heard this. He only relied on the aura in his eyes to identify the raw jadeite. He only had admiration for this old man. How could he have other thoughts? Then he waved his hands and said: "Old Han, Mr. Tang is the boss of our jade business."
Senior, he is of the same generation as Lord Jade, so he is also my elder. How could I be jealous of this old man?"
Zhuang Rui once learned from Mr. Gu that Mr. Tang and he were old friends for decades. When we talked on the phone in the past two years, Zhuang Rui was often mentioned, but Zhuang Rui seemed to have disappeared in the jade industry, leaving Mr. Tang
I feel quite sorry.
From the words of the old man, Zhuang Rui learned that Mr. Tang likes to support the younger generation, and especially likes to help others when gambling on stones. Such an old man will only make Zhuang Rui feel respected.
Moreover, Mr. Tang's reputation is not comparable to that of Zhuang Rui's short-lived stone gambling. It really came from his experience in jade stone gambling centers at home and abroad for decades. There are many jokes about it that have been passed down to this day.
Many people know that the Yangmei area in Guangdong is a large jade trading center in the country. Almost every family there will participate in stone gambling. The initial development of Yangmei is also inseparable from the support of Mr. Tang.
relation.
That was something that happened in the early 1990s. At that time, the domestic jade trading market was not so popular, and Yangmei was not the jade trading center it is now. At that time, a Burmese jade merchant took a piece weighing more than 400 kilograms.
Wool, ready for sale in Yunnan.
Since the Spring Festival was coming soon, the Burmese businessman was also eager to make a move, and the price he offered was not very high, probably around two million. However, in the early 1990s, this price was considered sky-high.
Many people were looking at this piece of material, but not many people took action. Later, a group of Yangmei people also set their sights on this piece of material, but they were not sure. After all, there are millions of items, so this loss is very likely.
I will never be able to turn over in my life.
At that time, the group of Yang beauties asked Mr. Tang for advice, but Mr. Tang did not refuse. After carefully looking at the material, he told the group of people very honestly that this was a rare violet jade stone. After buying it, he would at least be able to
Earn more than 10 million yuan.
Later, with Mr. Tang's help, the group spent more than 1.3 million to buy the rough stone. However, a few months later, when the group met Mr. Tang again, they never mentioned the jade stone again.
It's just that after this incident, these Yang beauties would buy millions of pieces of goods from him every time they wanted to find Mr. Tang. Even if they bought good goods elsewhere, they would still have to use a knife to kill Mr. Tang.
, let him take a look first.
Mr. Tang had a friend who originally wanted to buy it but failed. Later he told Mr. Tang with a grudge that the violet jade made more than 100 million, and anyone in Yangmei who had anything to do with this jade made a lot of money.
Nowadays, Yangmei Village has developed into an emerging high-end jade market and has replaced Hong Kong as the leader of today's jade market. Many people in the industry believe that Yangmei started its business with that violet jade.
One person has driven the development of a party's economy and industry, which shows Mr. Tang's status and influence in the hearts of people in the circle.
Although this legend may not be true, it has been circulated for more than ten years, and many people are still very happy when talking about it, and the group of yang beauties did not come out to deny it, which can already explain a lot of problems.
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After a commotion outside the crowd for a while, a group of people gathered around an old man and walked towards the gate of the Jade Trading Center. I don’t know if it was intentional by the guide, but the route they walked happened to pass by where Zhuang Rui and others were standing.
place.
Zhuang Rui looked at the people coming from a distance. Mr. Tang, who was walking at the front, was not tall and was wearing a beige Chinese mandarin jacket. He was a little thin, had white hair, and was a little bald. He had bright eyes and was constantly quarreling with the people on both sides.
In greeting, he is not as arrogant as the Jade King, and he is very kind.
A person next to Mr. Tang whispered something in Mr. Tang's ear after seeing Zhuang Rui and others. Mr. Tang, who was walking towards the gate of the trading center, slowed down and walked towards Zhuang Rui.
Coming in the direction.
Zhuang Rui knew that the old man was coming for him, so he hurried over to greet him. After walking in front of Mr. Tang, he bowed deeply, raised his head and said, "Hello, Mr. Tang. Junior Zhuang Rui, good morning."
I have heard Uncle Gu and Uncle Tian talking about you, but I have never had the opportunity to meet you. Today, I am lucky enough to finally be able to listen to Mr. Tang’s teachings in person..."
Mr. Tang and Mr. Gu and the Jade Prince of Xinjiang were friends with each other as equals. Zhuang Rui naturally had to practice discipleship. In the eyes of the older generation, this is very important. Otherwise, when he returns to Beijing in the future, Zhuang Rui will have to be taught a lesson by Mr. Gu.
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It's just that Zhuang Rui saluted Mr. Tang as a junior and lowered his attitude so much, but it surprised some people around who wanted to watch the fun. They thought that Zhuang Rui was young and energetic and would have some collision with Mr. Tang?
"Xiaozhuang, I know your grandfather too, and he can be regarded as my teacher. However, a teacher is one who is advanced and advanced in learning. I, an old man like me, don't dare to take such a compliment from you..."
Mr. Tang smiled happily and held Zhuang Rui's hands tightly, refusing to separate for a long time. He mentioned Zhuang Rui's grandfather, which surprised the onlookers. Are these two people friends?
Zhuang Rui was also a little strange. He had only heard some anecdotes about Mr. Tang's stone gambling, but didn't know much about his experience. He immediately asked: "Mr. Tang, you... know my grandfather?"
"I know, I studied geology in the 1950s. After graduating from college, I was assigned to the Jiangsu Provincial Geological Bureau to engage in geological survey and mineral prospecting. However, I worked in metamorphic rock areas for more than 20 years.
I was fortunate enough to attend several of your grandfather's lectures, one of which was about the relationship between regional metamorphic rocks and the formation of jadeite, which had a great influence on me later..."
After Mr. Tang finished speaking, everyone's faces showed a look of surprise. When they looked at Zhuang Rui again, the contempt was no longer there, but there was a look of understanding.
You must know that whether it is antiques or jade, they are both old trades, and the emphasis is on orderly inheritance. According to Mr. Tang, Zhuang Rui comes from a jade family, so his current achievements are only natural.
It’s just that these people don’t know that Zhuang Rui has never even met his grandfather. He knows that his grandfather is engaged in geological research. He only found out from the notes left by his grandfather a few years ago, and he has never received any teachings from the old man.
"Xiaozhuang, I heard that you are well-known in the antique shop. When the time comes, my old man will inevitably come to ask for advice..."
Although Mr. Tang plays jade, he has a special liking for collecting antiques. He also has a lot of collections at home. In his opinion, gambling on stones is just a sideshow, and China's long-standing traditional collection can truly tell a person's personality.
Appreciation level.
"I don't dare to take it seriously. I have a little experience. If Mr. Tang has any good items, you can discuss it with me at any time..."
Zhuang Rui didn't dare to boast in front of Mr. Tang. As the saying goes, people become better with age. These people who have lived for most of their lives have very poisonous eyes.
Of course, he will not belittle himself. With the aura in his eyes, there is no antique in this world that Zhuang Rui cannot see through.
"Okay, let's stop standing like tree stumps and let people watch. The fair has also begun. Let's enter..."
While Mr. Tang and Zhuang Rui were talking, the door of the Jade Trading Center had also been opened. The Myanmar Jade Trading Fair is held four to five times a year. Everyone knows the rules and there is no so-called opening ceremony.
After entering the jade trading center, Zhuang Rui looked around. There was no change from previous years, except that the number of people who came to bet on stones became more and more, and almost every area was crowded with people.
Seeing this grand scene, Zhuang Rui shook his head slightly. Among these people, almost 90% were from China. However, these 90% of people may lose all their money. Of course, gambling on stones
It can make you rich, but it can also make you bankrupt.
After Mr. Tang entered the stone gambling venue, he frowned slightly, looked at Zhuang Rui next to him, and said: "Xiao Zhuang, there are too many ingredients here. Let's look at them separately. Let's have a meal together at noon.
meal……"
"Okay, Mr. Tang, this junior must be the host at noon..."
Zhuang Rui nodded and agreed. He came to Myanmar this time just to hoard a large number of jadeite stones to go back to. If he and Mr. Tang were together all the time, he would not be able to let go.
After separating from Mr. Tang, Zhuang Rui glanced at the sign and walked directly to the marked area. According to the rules, the bidding for some rough stones would be opened in the afternoon, and Zhuang Rui did not want to miss a good opportunity.
