Everyone in Gusu City knows that Ye Jinlan, the owner of Suyuan, likes jade the most.
And I only like two kinds of jade - Hotan white jade and South Myanmar jade!
This old lady of the Su family is obsessed with jade and started collecting Hetian jade and jade decades ago.
Very few people know how many top-quality jade stones she has in her collection.
In recent years, with the depletion of Hetian jade and jade resources, the prices of these two types of jade have skyrocketed.
It is said that the value of the old lady's collection is at least several billion, which has increased many times.
This has also become a story that people talk about.
The fifth direct descendant of the Su family followed his wishes and gave Ye Jinlan birthday gifts, which were basically inseparable from Hetian jade and jade.
And the old lady also said it.
After a hundred years, these things will all be given to the direct descendants of the family.
She won't be taken to the coffin.
According to the old lady's wishes, if the Su family falls one day in the future, the younger generation can use this as a means of recovery!
Therefore, the fifth branch of the Su family worked hard every year to purchase top-quality jade pieces and jewelry.
Competition among each other is fierce.
Just to make a splash at the birthday banquet and make the old lady happy.
The Su family does this every year, making the "Su Yuan Jade Fight" an anecdote in the jade and jade circle!
If you want to see the best white jadeite, you can definitely attend the Su family’s 30th birthday party.
Of course, not everyone has such good eyesight.
It's time to fight for jade.
The originally bustling Juxian Hall became very quiet.
All eyes were focused on Su Jiasheng, the eldest grandson of the eldest family member!
In the Su family, giving birthday gifts has always been a matter for the younger generation in the fifth room.
The elders were standing nearby.
No matter how much disagreements and conflicts everyone may have in normal times, at this moment they all appear to be working together as brothers and sisters in harmony.
But there was a trace of nervousness in their eyes involuntarily.
"Grandma."
Su Jiasheng respectfully presented a sandalwood box: "This is a birthday gift from our eldest brother to you."
This rich and handsome man is less than thirty years old this year. He is already the chairman of a group company. He controls billions of family assets and is regarded as the future head of the Su family.
He is also deeply loved by Ye Jinlan, and his favoring degree is second only to Su Yazhen.
The Su family has a dragon and a phoenix, the "phoenix" is Su Yazhen, and the "dragon" is Su Jiasheng!
"Um."
Ye Jinlan smiled and nodded: "Open it quickly and let me take a look."
For Mrs. Su, receiving the birthday gifts prepared for her by her direct descendants at the annual birthday banquet is one of the few pleasures she has in the few remaining years of her life.
Because there are always surprises!
"yes."
Su Jiasheng placed the birthday gift on the birthday table and opened the box carefully.
A white jade Guanyin immediately appeared in everyone's eyes!
In front of the left wall of Juxian Hall, there is a 100-inch 8k giant-screen LCD TV.
The pictures taken by the on-site photographer will be displayed on the TV screen in real time, so even the guests in the corner can still clearly see the birthday greetings.
I saw that this Guanyin statue was about one foot tall, fat white in color, crystal clear, bright and warm.
It is actually carved from a whole piece of top-grade mutton-fat white jade!
Avalokitesvara appears on top of Amitabha with his feet on a lotus seat, his left hand holding his breast, and his right hand applying the fearless seal. His appearance is plump and dignified, and his expression is gentle and elegant. Both the material and the carving have reached an almost perfect level.
Excellent, extremely beautiful!
Many people took a breath.
Among the people present, there are many people who know and understand jade.
As the saying goes, one glance opens the door!
No one expected that Su Yuan's jade fight had just begun and he would be a king!
Ye Jinlan was also a little surprised and asked: "Jiasheng, is this a work by Shen Huaizhi?"
Su Jiasheng smiled and gave a thumbs up: "Grandma, you have a sharp eye!"
There were exclamations all around.
Shen Huaizhi was a master of jade carving in the previous dynasty and was a royal craftsman.
He is best at carving Buddha statues, especially the Jade Guanyin.
However, very few of Shen Huaizhi's works have survived. Most of them are collected by national museums, and a small number are scattered overseas.
Su Jiasheng was able to collect a white jade Guanyin statue by Shen Huaizhi. I really don't know how much effort he put into it.
A collector would never let go of a priceless treasure like this.
Because the value will only get higher and higher.
Ye Jinlan couldn't help but ask: "Where did you invite me?"
Su Jiasheng replied: "My grandson got it from a European collector."
He spoke in an understatement.
But everyone knows that there must be many twists and turns and difficulties, as well as games and competitions.
Ye Jinlan praised: "Very good, thank you for your hard work."
The word "very good" is already Mrs. Su's highest praise for the younger generation.
Su Jiasheng lowered his eyebrows and said, "As long as you like it, Grandma."
Ye Jinlan nodded happily.
Under the gaze of various eyes, Su Jiasheng returned to his original position with his head held high.
His face was full of pride, and he seemed confident of victory.
The next gift to appear is Su Jiachang, the direct second wife.
Facing the white jade Guanyin statue of Shen Huai placed on the birthday table, this son of the Su family did not show any frustration.
The birthday gift he presented to Ye Jinlan on behalf of his second wife was a string of jade beads.
There are 108 Buddhist beads in the whole string, each one is bright and rich in color, and they are all the top imperial green among jadeite!
Ye Jinlan was pleasantly surprised again. She picked up the beads and played with them lovingly.
She mused: "It looks like an old thing from the palace."
"Grandma has a keen eye!"
Su Jiachangzhi replied with satisfaction: "This string of Buddhist beads was once the royal possession of Empress Dowager Cixuan!"
There was another commotion in Juxian Hall.
In the front is Shen Huaizhi's handed down white jade Guanyin statue, and now the Empress Dowager Cixuan is using imperial green Buddhist beads. Today, Su Yuan's jade-fighting kings are coming out one after another!
Cixuan was the empress dowager during the Zhongxing period of the previous dynasty. She reigned for fifty years, passed through three emperors, and held the most power in the palace.
A life full of legend!
Ye Jinlan happened to be a fan of Empress Dowager Cixuan.
"I'm determined."
This birthday gift from the second bedroom was undoubtedly delivered to Ye Jinlan's heart, making her wrinkles stretch out with joy.
Su Jiachang glanced at Su Jiasheng proudly, bowed and said, "Grandma, just like it."
The corners of Su Jiasheng's eyes twitched, and the smile on his face could hardly be maintained.
He didn't expect that the second wife, who had been silent in previous years, would actually come up with such a birthday gift this year.
He must have been thinking carefully, just to make a big splash!
Su Jiachang retreated proudly.
Next is the third bedroom.
Everyone's eyes shifted to Su Yazhen.
Everyone knows that Su Yazhen is Ye Jinlan’s favorite and most beloved grandchild. Today is Mrs. Su’s 80th birthday, so what kind of birthday gift will Su Yazhen give on behalf of the third room?
You must know that the white jade Guanyin statue in the first room and the imperial green jade beads in the second room are both national treasures!
I think Su Ya is really under a lot of pressure.
Some were sweating for her, while others were gloating about her misfortune and wanted to watch a good show.
Su Ya has been so favored in recent years, and even her third wife has received a lot of glory. Secretly, many people are envious, jealous, and hateful. They hope that this beautiful girl of heaven will fall into a big trouble!
"Ya Zhen."
Ye Jinlan asked with a smile: "What gift have you prepared for my great-grandmother?"
The gift-receiving rules she personally set were actually a test for the fifth direct descendant.
It doesn’t mean who gives the most expensive gift, the most valuable one is the best.
Intention or not is the most important thing!
In Mrs. Su's opinion, Su Yazhen's birthday gifts should not exceed the Guanyin statues and Buddhist beads for the eldest and second bedrooms.
But as long as this birthday gift meets her wishes and makes her happy, that's enough.
"Grandma."
Su Yazhen presented a box: "What I have prepared for you is a set of customized jade jewelry. I hope you like it."
Ye Jinlan smiled and said, "Let me see it quickly."
Su Yazhen opened the jewelry box.
Everyone around him immediately looked over, and many stood on tiptoes, trying to see more clearly.
The full-time photographer at the scene also pointed the camera at the jewelry box in time, so that everyone present could see the birthday gift given by Su Yazhen on behalf of Sanfang.
As a result, the Juxian Hall was completely silent, and many people looked at each other.
No way?
Su Jiasheng, the eldest brother, smiled lightly, and Su Jiachang, the second brother, sneered!
Others with four and five bedrooms.
He couldn't help but reveal a meaningful smile.
The people in the third room were in a very embarrassing situation!
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The first update is here, and there will be two more chapters in a row.