[Rural] Wildfire Burns Spring (Complete) - 23

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Chapter 74 Several Perspectives

"Distinguishing real from fake rubies is actually quite simple. Natural rubies have vibrant colors and, under light, reflect a beautiful six-rayed star, commonly known as six-lined asterism—this is due to the ruby's unique crystal structure and is its distinctive optical phenomenon. Rubies come in transparent, translucent, and opaque forms, and their colors vary in depth, including watery red, pink, pigeon blood red, and rose red. Because large gemstones are very rare, the larger rubies commonly seen are usually fake."

Professor Wang, the gem expert, immediately demonstrated his expertise.

"Then, how exactly do you distinguish real from fake rubies?"

Luo Erbao still wanted to ask this question.

“There are two types of fake rubies: the first is low-grade red gemstones that are passed off as rubies. Furthermore, all fake rubies lack the unique color, shape, and luster of a real ruby. The second type is synthetic rubies. Synthetic rubies are extremely similar to natural rubies in terms of specific gravity, hardness, and color. Visually, synthetic rubies have a uniform texture, no natural impurities, a consistent and pure color, and are often larger in size, lacking a natural feel,”

Professor Wang, a gem expert, further explained.

“Then, is there a more direct and simpler way to distinguish real from fake rubies?”

Luo Erbao wanted to know more.

“Of course there are—one method is to place the gemstone in water. Natural gemstones will show a ∧ or — shape, or a concentric hexagon, while synthetic rubies will show a cylindrical shape, or a concentric circle. Another method is that natural rubies have strong dichroism, meaning they show two shades of red and orange-red when viewed from different directions. Moreover, synthetic faceted rubies show dichroism on the table, while natural faceted rubies only show dichroism when viewed from the girdle. Yet another method is to observe the beautiful six-rayed star reflected by the ruby under a light source, commonly known as six-lined stars. This is due to the special crystal structure of rubies and is a unique optical phenomenon…”

Gemstone expert Professor Wang easily explained three common identification methods.

“To be honest, I’ve also looked it up online and know these methods. I’ve even used them to identify rubies at home. This ruby meets all the criteria you mentioned!”

Luo Erbao insisted that the ruby was genuine.

“Since you put it that way, then I’ll use some professional equipment to determine whether your ruby is real or not, so you won’t keep thinking it’s real and dreaming of getting rich overnight…”

Gem expert Professor Wang firmly believes that, except at major auctions, it’s practically impossible to find large, natural rubies in China; almost all of them are synthetic or made from zircon. But given Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao’s stubborn insistence, he decided to use instruments to test it and obtain a scientific, indisputable result, presenting it to them so they would give up on their hopes on the spot…

So, gem expert Professor Wang led Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao into a laboratory, which contained many gem specimens and some testing instruments. As Professor Wang, a gem expert, passed by a shelf, he casually picked up a stone that looked like a meteorite and handed it to Luo Erbao: "Is the meteorite you found similar to this one?"

Luo Erbao took the meteorite, weighed it in his hand, and said, "It's much heavier than this, and the meteorite I found had an oily sheen, it was pitch black, even blacker and shinier than jet..."

"Then you're really stupid—if the meteorite you're talking about is heavier and shinier than this, it should be worth millions or tens of millions. You could just keep the meteorite instead of trading it for a fake ruby..."

Even now, Professor Wang still didn't believe that the ruby Luo Erbao and Song Jiayin had brought was real.

"Yes, at the time, I just thought the meteorite was too dark and wouldn't look good in the house, so when that foreigner offered to trade me the ruby, I agreed..."

Luo Erbao had no choice but to continue telling the lie.

"That foreigner has a keen eye; he immediately recognized the priceless meteorite you picked up. That's why he devised this scheme, exchanging your real meteorite for a fake ruby..."

Gem expert Professor Wang remained convinced that the ruby Luo Erbao had traded for wasn't genuine.

"You should have it tested with instruments before drawing a conclusion. Otherwise, we won't give up..."

Song Jiayin was getting impatient. She needed a result quickly to know if it was real or fake, so she could make a decision sooner—whether or not the ruby could be used to pay for Luo Dabao's medical treatment in America!

“Alright, once it’s on the instrument, this fake ruby will immediately be exposed…”

Gem expert Professor Wang said, walking to an instrument on the table. He placed the ruby that Song Jiayin had handed him on the testing table and turned it on. Several strange beams of light shone from different angles, illuminating the ruby on the testing table from all sides…

Luo Erbao and Song Jiayin held their breath, wondering what kind of result awaited them…

Chapter 75 Utter Surprise

Before the instrument started working, gem expert Professor Wang had approached the ruby brought by Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao with the intention of exposing a fake ruby…

However, once it was on the testing instrument, before the data was even printed, gem expert Professor Wang showed a surprised expression. He began to stare intently at the ruby, then quickly looked at the numbers output by the instrument, gradually revealing an expression of utter astonishment…

"Impossible! How could this be! Test it again..."

Professor Wang, the gem expert, looked a little bewildered. Based on his many years of experience in gem research and identification, people of Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao's status, especially those who exchanged rubies with others, should definitely have fake rubies!

However, all the signs and data indicated that the gemstone was truly natural, not man-made, and certainly not a substitute for other minerals—even gem expert Professor Wang couldn't believe his eyes. That's why he wanted to test it again to see if the results would be the same…

The second result came out quickly, and of course, it was almost exactly the same as the first one—which made gem expert Professor Wang exclaim with great emotion: "I never thought that even I, the country's leading jewelry appraisal expert, could be so mistaken—it seems that your ruby really is a genuine natural gem—the guy who traded the meteorite with you really kept his word, giving you a real natural ruby…"

"That's great!"

The most excited one was Song Jiayin, because the heart that had been in her throat suddenly relaxed—if this ruby was real, then it must be very valuable, and it could definitely cover Luo Dabao's medical expenses for treatment in the United States!

"If it's real, then could you give me an estimate…"

Luo Erbao seized the opportunity to ask the question his sister-in-law Song Jiayin most wanted to ask.

“I can’t estimate that. Natural rubies are extremely rare, practically unseen on the market. If it’s this big, it’s practically one of a kind. A few days ago, I saw a report that a natural ruby ring, about a quarter the size of this ruby, was auctioned at Sotheby’s Hong Kong for over 12 million Hong Kong dollars…”

Even the gem expert didn’t dare to give a direct estimate of the ruby’s value.

“Then, if this ruby were multiplied by four, wouldn’t it be worth 40 to 50 million?”

Song Jiayin’s heart was practically leaping out of her throat.

"This isn't a simple matter of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The size of a gemstone isn't a simple matter of addition and subtraction. Doubling in size doesn't just mean doubling the price; sometimes, it increases geometrically, tenfold or even a hundredfold..."

Gemstone expert Professor Wang was quite excited, because in his decades of jewelry appraisal, he hadn't seen such a large natural ruby...

"My God, wouldn't this ruby be priceless?"

Song Jiayin knew the ruby was a genuine natural gemstone and assumed it was valuable, worth millions, but she never expected it to be as valuable as Professor Wang described. She dared not make any further calculations, otherwise, the figure might be too much for her heart to bear...

"Yes, but no one can estimate its exact value—the best way is to commission an international auction house to determine a price; that's the true price..."

Professor Wang inadvertently revealed a way for Luo Erbao and Song Jiayin to cash out the ruby...

"But we know absolutely nothing about auctions..."

Luo Erbao really wanted to auction off the ruby to get money as soon as possible so that his brother Dabao could go to the United States for medical treatment.

"I can guide you in this regard—I'm currently considered one of the top jewelry appraisal experts in China. If I recommend you to a major international auction house, they will definitely take it very seriously, and the appraisal, promotion, and auction processes will all be very thorough and standardized..."

Gem expert Professor Wang was actually going to act as an intermediary to help Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao.

"If such a valuable piece of jewelry is auctioned, won't we have to pay a lot of deposits or something?"

Luo Erbao imagined that there would be a certain fee to be paid to the auction house.

“Of course not. They only charge a commission of 10% or more after a successful auction—for example, if it sells for ten million, they charge a commission of one million. And this commission is paid by the successful bidder. That is, if it sells for ten million, plus a 10% commission, the buyer should pay eleven million to own the gem…”

“Oh, what if it doesn’t sell?”

Song Jiayin seemed to have heard that there were fees for unsold items at auctions.

“Yes, generally, if an item doesn’t sell, a certain percentage of the price must be paid according to the pre-signed contract, for example, one percent, or two or three percent, etc…”

“My God, eleven percent of ten million is one hundred thousand yuan, and three percent is three hundred thousand yuan!”

Song Jiayin was now focused on raising money for Luo Dabao’s medical treatment in the United States, so her heart trembled whenever there was a need to pay money.

"This is negotiable—if the gemstone is of high quality and is considered a top-grade gem, it will definitely attract super-rich individuals to bid, and under normal circumstances, it won't fail to sell..."

Gemstone expert Professor Wang tried to persuade Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao.

"No way! It has to be agreed beforehand that if it fails to sell, we won't contribute a single penny..."

Song Jiayin was truly desperate for money.

"Not contributing a single penny is impossible because the auction house's pre-auction publicity, exhibitions, and publication costs are enormous. There will definitely be some expenses, so charging a fee after a failed sale is perfectly reasonable." Still relying on your hands? How can that be satisfying? Forum reputation guaranteed! High-grade silicone video, Fan Bingbing's lower body realistically molded, highly realistic vulva shape, soft and delicate skin! Built-in large-particle protrusions, close to the female physiological structure, providing a more realistic experience... Intense and irresistible! Click to enter.

Gemstone expert Professor Wang continued to explain.

Chapter 76 Repaying Kindness

with One's Body "How about this, let's go back first, think it over carefully, weigh the pros and cons, and then you can help us contact the auction house—thank you for helping us appraise this ruby today, if it really fetches money at the auction, we'll definitely thank you properly..."

Seeing that she couldn't make a decision on the spot, Song Jiayin came up with a delaying tactic, wanting to take the natural ruby home, think it over carefully, and then decide whether to participate in the auction...

"Don't be so polite, my wife is your mentor, so she's your mentor's wife, so I should be considered your master—that's fine, you two go back and discuss it carefully, if you need to auction it, I'll help you contact the relevant departments, with my reputation in the industry, they'll definitely take special care of you..."

"Thank you in advance, Master, then we'll go back first... I have a favor to ask, Master, before we decide to auction this ruby, could you please keep it a secret for us?"

Song Jiayin didn't want to make a fuss.

"Of course, I won't even tell your master's wife, okay..."

"Thank you, Master. Goodbye, Master..."

Song Jiayin carefully put the gemstone away and left Professor Wang's office building with Luo Erbao. She didn't dare go anywhere else and went straight home. When they got to the second floor, she pulled Luo Erbao into her room, hugged him tightly without saying a word, and kissed him passionately! That wasn't enough. She pushed Luo Erbao onto the bed, then took out his penis and put it in her mouth. Her entire body language was an expression of her deep gratitude to Luo Erbao...

Luo Erbao fully received his sister-in-law's affection and cooperated closely with her, letting her gratitude be fully expressed in his body—until Song Jiayin stripped naked, straddled him, and used all her charm to give Luo Erbao an unprecedented and unparalleled pleasure, before lying down next to him and talking to him...

"Erbao, now your sister-in-law is asking you, you know this gem is real, and it's very likely priceless, are you still planning to give it to your sister-in-law?"

Song Jiayin was afraid that once Luo Erbao knew the value of the ruby, he would regret it and be unwilling to give it to her, so she asked this question first.

“Sister-in-law, when I brought this ruby from my hometown, I only intended to give it to you as a gift—but since coming to Beijing, I haven’t had a chance to give it to you. I originally planned to give it to you on your wedding night, but because I suddenly became the groom in place of Brother Da Bao, I was too excited and happy, and I actually neglected to give you the ruby… Afterwards, I was also immersed in your boundless kindness to me and didn’t think of giving it to you in time. Now that I heard that you need a large sum of money for Brother Da Bao’s medical treatment in the United States, I suddenly remembered that I still have a ruby that I haven’t given to you—maybe it can help you solve your problem! So, I took it out to give it to you…”

Luo Erbao didn’t want to give his sister-in-law a simple answer, but wanted to express the love and gratitude he felt for her from the bottom of his heart, to let her know how much he loved her.

“If this ruby were worth tens of millions, would you still give it to your sister-in-law so easily?”

Song Jiayin still wanted Luo Erbao to answer her question from this perspective.

“Sister-in-law, I don’t know the exact value of this ruby. Perhaps it’s as valuable as Professor Wang, the gem expert, said. But for me, your youthful appearance and your loving heart are priceless treasures, incomparable to any amount of money. So, giving you this ruby to help you solve your problem is my greatest wish, even my happiest thing…”

Luo Erbao finally answered the question Song Jiayin wanted to know.

“Alright, then I’ll gladly accept your gift—but I still have to ask you, can we go to the auction my master mentioned? Making such a big fuss might attract attention, and then we’ll become the target of everyone’s ire. It won’t be so easy to hide then!”

So that's what Song Jiayin was thinking. No wonder she didn't directly ask Professor Wang, the gem expert, to contact the auction earlier.

"Yes, I've thought about that too. But without an auction, we can't get the money from this ruby, and Da Bao's trip to America for treatment won't be possible!"

This was what Luo Erbao was worried about.

"On the way back, I kept thinking—this ruby is too rare, too precious. No matter how much money we sell it for, it won't reflect its true value..."

Song Jiayin seemed to really love the ruby and was reluctant to sell it for money.

"But sister-in-law, have you forgotten? Without raising the money, Da Bao's illness can't be cured!"

Luo Erbao reminded his sister-in-law.

"I know that, which is why I'm so conflicted..."

Song Jiayin held the ruby in her hands, truly captivated by it, unsure of what to do...

"How about we pawn it somewhere? We can use three million to pay for Da Bao's medical treatment. If he recovers and can work normally again, we can find a way to redeem the ruby. Would that work?"

Luo Erbao had a new idea.

Chapter 77 Psychological Price

"The idea is quite good, but I'm afraid that we won't be able to come up with three million to redeem the ruby..."

Song Jiayin seemed to have developed feelings for the ruby given to her by her beloved brother-in-law, Luo Erbao, and therefore, it seemed she didn't want to let go of it in anyone's hands or anywhere else.

Seeing how much his sister-in-law liked it, Luo Erbao didn't say anything more—now that the ruby was a gift, it was up to her how she disposed of it… He had originally thought of a "mortgage" solution, taking the ruby back to his hometown and then exchanging it for the $500,000 there, claiming it was mortgaged to someone—but given how much his sister-in-law liked the ruby, she probably wouldn't give it back to him, so that mortgage plan was definitely out of the question.

Song Jiayin struggled with this until the next morning, still without a solution. Just as she was worrying, she received a call from Professor Wang, the gem expert, asking if she had decided whether she wanted to auction it, because major international auction houses would be holding their so-called "autumn auctions" around Christmas, so if she wanted to bid, she should make a decision as soon as possible.

During the call, Song Jiayin hesitated, expressing two main reasons: she didn't want to make a scene at the auction, and she was extremely reluctant to transfer this very rare ruby to someone else…

Gem expert Professor Wang seemed to understand Song Jiayin's feelings and hung up. Song Jiayin was even more troubled. On one hand, Luo Dabao's condition was worsening, requiring her to keep him tied up to prevent him from causing trouble; on the other hand, she truly couldn't bear to part with the priceless ruby that Luo Erbao had given her, a symbol of love. Of course, Song Jiayin really didn't want to go to the auction and fetch a high price, creating a media frenzy. The media, already fond of finding topics about her, had previously focused on positive moral accounts. But once a priceless ruby appeared, it would immediately attract attention from all sides, even potentially drawing in underworld forces—good heavens, the consequences were unimaginable!

Just as she was struggling with her decision, Professor Wang, the gem expert, called again in the evening. He said it was a coincidence; a coal mine owner from Shanxi, a longtime friend, had been commissioning her to collect genuine gemstones for his collection… He happened to be in Beijing on business that day and had just contacted her, wanting to invite Song Jiayin out for dinner. Professor Wang then asked if she would be willing to conduct a private transaction if she didn't like public auctions. He assured her that he would mediate the price, ensuring both parties' satisfaction…

Hearing Professor Wang's invitation, Song Jiayin was undecided. She told him she would discuss it with her family and call him back as soon as possible, then hung up and quickly discussed the situation with Luo Erbao.

“A private transaction? Is it reliable?”

Luo Erbao was unsure what to expect.

“If my master mediates, safety and price are both guaranteed…”

Song Jiayin seemed inclined towards a private transaction.

“So, sister-in-law, have you decided on a price? What price is acceptable, and what price is unacceptable?”

Luo Erbao asked, seeing his sister-in-law's interest in a private transaction.

"I'm absolutely not greedy, I just want enough for your brother Da Bao to get medical treatment in the US..."

"Sister-in-law, please don't ask for so little—besides getting Da Bao to get medical treatment in the US, you have a lot of things to do—buying a house in Beijing would cost three to five million, a nice car would cost hundreds of thousands, and then there's the future when we have children, their education will also cost money! And then there's retirement, medical care, all of that will cost money! If that coal boss is willing to pay more, please don't refuse! The more the better, with money we can improve our environment and life, wouldn't that be wonderful!"

Luo Erbao had experienced what happened with the Feng sisters, so he knew how important money was.

“Yes, it was through this trip to the US to see your brother Da Bao that I realized I was actually penniless. I thought this comfortable life was enough, but who would have thought that seeing a psychiatrist in the US would cost $500,000, which is 3 million RMB! I’ve worked hard my whole life and I still don’t have 3 million left!”

Song Jiayin seemed to understand the importance of money.

“So, if you agree to a private deal, you must be bold enough to talk about money with the other party. Don’t be soft-hearted—I heard that those coal bosses earn hundreds of thousands every day, and they’re all billionaires. Those with a net worth of 1 billion or 800 million are nothing compared to those with a net worth of 10 billion or 100 billion…”

“Then, tell me a price. How much do you think we should ask for to agree to their offer?”

Song Jiayin wanted to know if Luo Erbao had a price in mind.

Chapter 78 Improvisation

"At the very least, it should be enough to cover Brother Da Bao's medical expenses in America..."

Luo Erbao wasn't greedy at all, or rather, he didn't care much about money.

"That's too little. Once Brother Da Bao's medical treatment is finished, there won't be a single penny left, and the ruby will never be in our hands again..."

Song Jiayin seemed dissatisfied with this basic amount.

"Then how much do you think is enough, sister-in-law?"

Luo Erbao asked his sister-in-law in return.

"To be honest, I'm not really sure how much I should ask for, but the more the better..."

Song Jiayin wasn't really sure either.

"Otherwise, we could talk to your mentor, Professor Wang, the gem expert, and see how much he thinks we should ask the coal mine owner for."

Luo Erbao came up with a good idea.

“Yes, that’s a good idea—this way we’ll have a better understanding of the market. My master is a gem expert, he must know the market price of rubies, and since he personally appraised it, he knows the value of this ruby even better. The price he sets should be the most reasonable one.”

Song Jiayin immediately agreed to Luo Erbao’s suggestion.

So, Song Jiayin called Professor Wang, the gem expert, and after asking if it was a convenient time to talk, she told him the purpose of the call: “We agree to trade the ruby privately to that coal mine owner, but we’re unsure about the price. Master, you’re an expert in this field, could you give us a rough price range so we can have a better idea of what to expect?”

Upon hearing Song Jiayin's call, gem expert Professor Wang immediately understood her thoughts and told her, "No one can really say for sure what the price will be. The final price will depend on how well you perform during negotiations, the other party's affordability, and especially how much they like the ruby after seeing it in person. If they don't seem interested, then the original price will have to be reduced; if they are determined to have it, then the price may rise rapidly—it all depends on how things go on the spot..."

It turned out that even Professor Wang couldn't give a specific figure.

"Then, you must tell me what the minimum price range should be, so we have a bottom line. If it's below that price, we won't make a move..."

Song Jiayin still wanted to know what Professor Wang thought the minimum price range for the gemstone was.

"Based on my years of experience and my feeling after appraisal, if it's below ten million, you can hold off for now. Wait a little longer; there will be other opportunities..."

Professor Wang finally gave her the minimum price range.

“Well then, Master, if this gemstone can successfully exceed this price range, I’ll give you a percentage as a reward—that includes a sale price of ten million. In other words, if it sells for over ten million, I’ll give you one million as a reward…”

Song Jiayin was truly generous, immediately promising Professor Wang, the gem expert, one million.

“Oh, little Song, that’s too kind. The main reason I’m helping you is to help Luo Dabao raise money for his medical treatment in the United States. As for the reward you mentioned, let’s forget about it. This way, my role in helping you trade the ruby is much purer…”

Professor Wang wasn’t tempted by the million-plus reward; instead, he focused on helping Song Jiayin raise money for Luo Dabao’s treatment. It seemed that Professor Wang was genuinely sincere in helping Song Jiayin.

“Alright then, I won’t discuss the reward with Master now. We’ll talk about it after the transaction is complete…”

Song Jiayin was deeply moved by Professor Wang’s noble sentiments and became even more determined to repay him in the future.

Despite being a multi-millionaire coal mine owner, the place where he invited Song Jiayin and her friends to dinner wasn't a five-star hotel, but rather a place called "Golden Leopard International Buffet" near the World Trade Center. The coal mine owner explained, "The environment and service there are excellent, 238 yuan per person. I go there every time I come to Beijing. The customers are all very respectable, and many foreigners also eat there. Not only are the drinks high-end, but they also have everything—fresh seafood, everything that flies, runs, and swims!"

When Song Jiayin, Professor Wang (a gem expert), and Luo Erbao arrived at the World Trade Center in the CBD and found the so-called "Golden Leopard International Buffet," they discovered it wasn't just an ordinary buffet—it also had private rooms, making it very upscale! This is truly a perfect place to entertain guests… especially with its dazzling array of delicious food, making it far more abundant than ordering food at a restaurant—you'd probably only order twenty dishes, but here there are hundreds of different kinds, along with a wide variety of wines, pastries, fruits, and drinks. Luo Erbao was a little dumbfounded… and the total bill for four people was less than a thousand yuan!

To discuss business, they even booked a small private room. Everyone first brought their favorite foods, drinks, and so on, then gathered in the room to start talking about the ruby.

“I’m all about fate…”

the coal mine owner began with…

Chapter 79

“Yes, you came at just the right time. If you had come a day earlier, I wouldn’t have even seen this ruby…”

Gem expert Professor Wang really knew how to pick up the conversation, immediately steer the topic to the ruby.

"Yes, I've been searching for many years. To be precise, ever since I became wealthy, I've wanted to collect top-tier gemstones in China, but I've always been disappointed—the last few times, if it weren't for Professor Wang's expert assessment, I would have almost been fooled..."

The coal mine owner immediately expressed his eagerness to acquire treasures.

"Remember that time? You were fooled by a local jewelry expert, even paid a deposit, and fearing it was fake, you came all the way to Beijing to have it appraised by me—in the end, the naked eye couldn't tell the difference, but once it was put on the instrument, it revealed its true nature—although you lost the deposit, it's still much better than spending tens of millions on a high-quality imitation gemstone..."

Professor Wang, the gemstone expert, mentioned this incident, probably to pave the way for today's negotiations.

"That's right, it's not just this once, it's happened several times—and that time, you even used your equipment to check and confirmed it was genuine, and the transaction was already completed. But then, when it arrived in my hands, something felt off, so I quickly came back to you for another test. It turned out they had switched the item during the transaction—thankfully, with your test results, I found them, warned them if they wouldn't refund the money, and called the police. That's how I got the fake item back and my money back—but now I feel much more at ease. No matter who it is, the final decision on the transaction has to come to Professor Wang for confirmation..."

The coal mine owner's trust in Professor Wang, the gem expert, was evident.

"Yes, I've offended a lot of opportunistic people because of you!"

Professor Wang, the gem expert, also took the opportunity to flatter.

"That's right, but all of this is a favor I owe you. Didn't I promise you long ago that I'd take care of you in your old age and in your final days?"

The coal mine owner seemed to be grateful.

"Alright, our relationship has been going on for a while now, let's put that aside for now. The main reason we're here today is because of this ruby—why don't you take a look at this rare ruby first…"

Gem expert Professor Wang finally steered the conversation back on track.

"Then, could I witness the splendor of the ruby you brought?"

The coal mine owner seemed determined to get to the bottom of things.

"Of course…"

Professor Wang replied, seeing the opportune moment.

So, Professor Wang, the gem expert, gestured to Song Jiayin to take out the ruby, which shone brilliantly under the light, from a pre-prepared, exquisite jewelry box… But Song Jiayin wouldn't let go; she held it firmly in her slender hand, pinching the ruby between her delicate index finger and thumb, and held it in front of the coal mine owner for him to admire…

The moment the ruby's brilliance entered the coal mine owner's pupils, he felt as if possessed by a god, and involuntarily shivered—he had seen countless jewels, but never felt anything like this, as if bewitched by the alluring charm of a young woman, and was instantly jolted awake—wow, truly a masterpiece of jewelry, finally seeing its true beauty!

"Could you—hold it in my hand, so I can admire it properly?"

the coal mine owner actually made this request with great sincerity.

Song Jiayin hurried to see her master, and only after seeing the gem expert Professor Wang nod did she carefully place the ruby in her hand into the coal mine owner's palm...

Wow, the coal mine owner's eyes almost popped out, as if the ruby had absorbed his soul, and he was completely absorbed in a state of utter fascination...

As if he had found a treasure—Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao, who were watching, including the gem expert Professor Wang, simultaneously grasped the true meaning of this phrase!

"Can you guarantee that this ruby is natural?"

The coal mine owner was most afraid of fakes and counterfeits.

"I've personally examined it with instruments, and combined with my nearly half-century of experience in jewelry appraisal, I've determined that this ruby is 100% natural, of top quality, without a doubt..."

Gem expert Professor Wang answered the coal mine owner with absolute certainty.

"Also, this ruby doesn't have any questionable background, does it..."

The coal mine owner was indeed meticulous, worried that the ruby's origin was unclear and might cause unnecessary trouble.

"Don't worry about that. This young man found a priceless meteorite and traded it with a foreign meteorite enthusiast, so its origin is perfectly legitimate, without any problems..."

Gem expert Professor Wang actually believed the story Luo Erbao had fabricated.

"That's good. Judging from its size and weight, this ruby is much larger than the one that just sold at Sotheby's..."

The coal mine owner truly had been paying close attention to the gem market.

"Yes, that one was only 7 carats, yet it sold for HK$12 million. The one you're holding now is over 30 carats, more than four times the size of that ruby. As the saying goes, nine out of ten diamonds are flawed, so it's extremely rare for a natural gemstone to be so perfect. According to the current market, a 5-carat flawless natural ruby is already considered top-tier jewelry, worth millions..."

Gemstone expert Professor Wang praised the ruby from a professional perspective.

"To be honest, I really like this ruby and am interested in collecting it. Name your price..."

The coal mine owner was truly captivated by it and only wanted to possess it...

Chapter 80: A Double Meaning

Seeing how much the coal mine owner liked it and hearing him immediately ask for an offer, Song Jiayin quickly looked at her mentor, gem expert Professor Wang. Professor Wang immediately said, "The offer can wait. Please allow me, as the middleman, to say a few more words and briefly explain the situation of both parties so that everyone can be mentally prepared..."

Professor Wang cleared his throat, and seeing that neither side objected to his suggestion, he continued, "Let's start with the owner—actually, the coal mine owner's surname is Mei, and he probably has some kind of kinship with Mei Lanfang and Anita Mui—I've known him for many years. He's one of the most conscientious entrepreneurs, donating hundreds of millions of yuan to society every year. His business has also diversified from mining to a single operation. His specialty snack shops alone have over a thousand chain stores nationwide, generating billions of yuan in revenue annually, and this income accounts for less than one-tenth of his total annual income..."

"Wow, Mr. Mei, you're amazing..."

Upon hearing Professor Wang, the gem expert, introduce her, Song Jiayin truly felt that this boss was incredibly capable. She was glad she hadn't made a rash offer earlier, otherwise, she might have asked for too little.

"And then there's Xiao Song—they were originally the most enviable young couple in our college. The man was a postdoctoral researcher in zoology, studying wild bees at his postdoctoral station. Unexpectedly, during an expedition, he was attacked and stung by wild bees. Although he received timely treatment, he fell into a deep coma, essentially becoming a vegetable. What's most touching is that Xiao Song stayed by his side, caring for him meticulously for over six months, and miraculously, he didn't even develop a single bedsore. The media reported on it, making them exemplary figures in our college, earning praise and recognition from various media outlets and leaders..."

Professor Wang, the gem expert, introduced Song Jiayin's situation methodically and slowly.

"Oh, Xiao Song is truly remarkable..."

Mr. Mei seemed to feel a pang of sympathy, his brows revealing a hint of admiration for Song Jiayin's beauty.

"That's all secondary. Xiao Song boldly announced to the public that she was going to marry her fiancé, who was in a vegetative state! It caused quite a stir at the time. Everyone was moved and shocked by Xiao Song's actions. And soon, even more exciting news came: Xiao Song's man had actually been awakened by her..."

Gem expert Professor Wang laid out Song Jiayin's actual situation.

"Really? What a miracle..."

Boss Mei immediately looked at the beautiful young woman, Song Jiayin, with newfound respect, and even took the opportunity to place his hand on the back of her hand, seemingly involuntarily praising her, or perhaps expressing some kind of romantic admiration.

"There's just a small regret. Although Xiao Song's man has awakened and his body has gradually recovered, he has lost some of his memory. He doesn't even recognize Xiao Song, the beautiful wife who awakened him—and what's worse, after waking up, he found himself completely unable to adapt to the real world, so he developed severe depression and is on the verge of schizophrenia..."

Gem expert Professor Wang then changed the subject, explaining Song Jiayin's current predicament.

"Then why don't you hurry to the best hospital and find the best doctor!"

Boss Mei said anxiously, staring intently at Song Jiayin's face, which he could never tire of looking at.

"We've already consulted hospitals and renowned experts in China, but none of them can cure Xiao Song's wife. However, we've learned that there's a specialized medical institution in the United States that has extensive research on cases like Xiao Song's wife's and has cured many patients..."

Gem expert Professor Wang began to steer the conversation towards the main point.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go to the United States for treatment!"

Boss Mei immediately adopted a heroic stance, as if the beauty beside him was in danger and waiting for him, the mighty hero, to rescue her!

"We do want to go, but the cost is too high, beyond the reach of most people, so we've put it on hold..."

Gem expert Professor Wang finally got to the point.

"How much do you need? I'll pay!"

Boss Mei adopted a generous and open-handed approach, as if he would do anything to save a beauty.

“I need US dollars…”

Upon hearing Boss Mei’s generosity, Song Jiayin held up five fingers, intending to say that she actually needed five hundred thousand US dollars…

“Five million US dollars?”

Boss Mei probably didn’t think five million US dollars was much money at all, so upon seeing Song Jiayin’s five fingers, he immediately asked this question.

“No, no…”

Song Jiayin wanted to truthfully say that she needed five hundred thousand US dollars, but after only three words, she was interrupted by Boss Mei: “Five million US dollars is just for the treatment costs, right? Then, ten million US dollars should be enough!”

“This…”

Upon hearing Boss Mei say such a large number, Song Jiayin was completely bewildered and quickly looked at her mentor, the gem expert Professor Wang.

“Ten million US dollars is certainly more than enough—is Boss Mei willing to pay?”

Gem expert Professor Wang asked with a double meaning.

“No problem, I thought it would be hundreds of millions!”

Boss Mei was also able to answer with a double meaning!

Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao were even more confused, not knowing whether they needed too much or too little…

Chapter 81 This Transaction

“Actually, it doesn’t need that much…”

Song Jiayin actually blurted out this sentence!

Upon hearing Song Jiayin's words, Professor Wang, the gem expert, nearly broke out in a cold sweat. He feared that Boss Mei would immediately ask her how much she needed, and once a number was given, it wouldn't be so easy to change it later. So, he quickly chimed in, "Perhaps we really won't need that much, but this ruby that Xiao Song and her team have is priceless. I've been in gem identification for almost half a century, and this is the first time I've ever found such a high-quality natural ruby in China—if not unique, it's certainly a rare find..."

Fortunately, Professor Wang, the gem expert, turned the tide at that moment, leaving Mr. Mei no chance to back out.

"What a coincidence! I thought that if I had just met the ruby I was looking for, I would have been willing to pay any price—but now, I have met a beautiful soul even more precious than a ruby. I wouldn't haggle over any amount of money..."

As Mr. Mei said this, he also reached out and surrounded Song Jiayin's hand with his other hand.

"Then it's settled. On the one hand, this ruby is indeed very valuable. If it goes to auction, it might fetch over 100 million yuan. With commission, it could be an astronomical figure. Now, Mr. Mei is willing to offer ten million US dollars or the equivalent in RMB. This affirms the value of the ruby and makes him feel like he's met a kindred spirit. On the other hand, it solves Xiao Song's urgent need to send his wife to the United States for medical treatment. Moreover, the remaining money can help Xiao Song improve his life in the future—it's a win-win situation. If neither of you has any objections, let's sign a simple agreement first. I'm willing to act as the middleman..."

Professor Wang, the gem expert, was not only eloquent but also knew how to conduct himself. He convinced both parties, leaving them with no reason to disagree with his proposal.

"Excellent! It truly lives up to the saying—'What you seek, you find;'—to obtain this ruby is a long-held wish of mine, and today, in addition to acquiring it, I've also met the beautiful and kind-hearted Miss Song. I feel incredibly fortunate. Here's the deal: no need for any written agreement. Just give me an account number, and my assistant will transfer ten million US dollars directly to your account. Once I confirm receipt, the ruby is mine! Oh, and I also want to generously reward you for being the middleman—I happen to have one million in cash in my car; I'll have my driver bring it up as your referral fee… Don't think it's too little!"

This Mr. Mei, probably genuinely excited about acquiring his desired treasure, casually added another million RMB as a referral fee for Professor Wang, the gem expert.

"I never intended to charge you for introducing you to this deal…"

Professor Wang, the gem expert, was somewhat surprised and delighted, but still kept politely declining.

“Please accept this, otherwise, I might get carried away and lose it all at the casino tonight—”

Boss Mei was quite the persuader, clearly a man of principle.

“If that’s the case, then I’ll accept it for you for now…”

Gem expert Professor Wang finally accepted the so-called referral fee tactfully.

“Quickly give me an account number, I’ll have my assistant transfer the money to you right away…”

Boss Mei seemed afraid that Song Jiayin and the others might change their minds, so he wanted to transfer the money quickly to make the transaction a done deal—only when the ruby was in his hands would he feel at ease.

“But, I don’t have my bank card with me…”

Song Jiayin seemed a little overwhelmed, unsure whether she should use this method of transaction, or just hastily agree to the deal.

“Sister-in-law, I brought a bank card…”

Luo Erbao, who had been silently observing from the sidelines, unable to get a word in edgewise, seemed to think the price was ideal, even exceeding his expectations—and that transferring money via bank card would be safer—so, at this crucial moment, he pulled out the bank card he had opened and handed it to his sister-in-law, Song Jiayin—this was an implicit suggestion to Song Jiayin that the price was good, the method of transaction was even better, and that closing the deal quickly was the best thing…

Song Jiayin immediately understood Luo Erbao’s attitude from his actions. Taking the bank card, she said to Boss Mei, “Then please transfer the money to this card…”

Song Jiayin’s feelings were very complicated at this moment. On the one hand, she seemed to feel that withdrawing so much money at once should be enough for Luo Dabao’s medical treatment and even for her, Luo Erbao, and their child’s future; but on the other hand, she was still somewhat reluctant to part with this natural gem…

"Alright, it's settled then. Once you confirm the money has arrived, this ruby is mine!"

Boss Mei was actually making a verbal agreement, afraid the other party might renege.

"Of course, with me as the middleman, Boss Mei, don't you feel at ease?"

At this crucial moment, gem expert Professor Wang spoke up again, indicating the deal was practically set in stone.

Chapter 82: Offering Himself in Return

Boss Mei seemed quite reassured by Professor Wang's words. He immediately picked up his phone and dialed his assistant, instructing him to transfer ten million US dollars to the provided account as quickly as possible and send a confirmation text message after the transfer was complete.

It was incredibly efficient; in just over ten minutes, ten million US dollars were transferred to the bank account provided by Luo Erbao. After confirming via SMS, Boss Mei's face lit up with a successful smile: "Alright, the money has been transferred to your account. We can now officially complete the transaction..."

To be on the safe side, Luo Erbao also checked his bank account by phone to confirm that the money had indeed been transferred to his bank card. Finding that not a single penny was missing, he nodded to his sister-in-law, Song Jiayin.

"Could I take one more look at the ruby?"

Throughout the entire negotiation and transaction, the ruby had been clutched in Boss Mei's left hand. Now that the deal was done, Song Jiayin felt an unprecedented sense of loss—she didn't want to say goodbye to that extraordinary ruby just like that, and wanted to hold it in her hand, to admire its beauty one more time…

"Of course, but now that the transaction is complete, the ruby belongs to me. If Miss Song wants to see it again, she can only do so in my hand…"

Boss Mei seemed to see Song Jiayin's reluctant expression, and seemed even more certain that this ruby was worth every penny.

"Okay, just let me see it one more time…"

Song Jiayin only asked to see it one more time.

“Alright, look…”

Boss Mei placed his left hand on the table, slowly spreading his five fingers to reveal the ruby that had cost him ten million US dollars…

Upon seeing the ruby, Song Jiayin felt a sharp pang of pain in her heart—if it weren't for raising money for Luo Dabao's medical treatment in America, she would never have cashed in on this priceless treasure! Now the transaction was complete, and it had become someone else's precious gem, while she could only watch longingly as someone else looked at it. She felt incredibly distressed! A surge of inexplicable excitement led her to make an extremely irrational move. Taking advantage of Boss Mei's inattention, she snatched the ruby into her hand and clutched it tightly to her chest…

“You, you, what are you doing!”

Boss Mei was shocked by Song Jiayin's actions.

Gem expert Professor Wang was also dumbfounded, and Luo Erbao was incredulous at his sister-in-law's actions.

"I...I...I don't want to sell anymore..."

Song Jiayin's heart raced, her mind went blank, but she still managed to utter those words...

"Little Song, you must keep your word..."

Gem expert Professor Wang felt that this change of heart was embarrassing even to him.

"Sister-in-law, don't do this..."

Luo Erbao felt very ashamed.

"Little Song, we agreed on this beforehand, you can't go back on your word so easily, there's something wrong with that kind of behavior..."

Gem expert Professor Wang's words began to become sharp.

"I don't care, I just don't want to buy it..."

Song Jiayin said, still clutching the ruby tightly, her arms crossed over her chest, head bowed, silent! The atmosphere immediately became extremely tense. This was tantamount to breaking the contract on the spot, even suspected of premeditated robbery—the money had just been transferred to her account, but she snatched the ruby back and wouldn't let go. If the other party called the police at this moment, it would immediately be considered robbery, or at the very least, fraud...

"Sister-in-law, doing this won't end well..."

Luo Erbao saw the crisis at this moment and quickly whispered to his sister-in-law to give up her current actions.

Just as Professor Wang, the gem expert, and Luo Erbao were sweating profusely, at a loss and unsure of how dire the situation would become, Boss Mei suddenly grinned, revealing a set of white teeth: "Oh dear, I didn't expect Miss Song to be so adorable. I don't blame you. This proves that this ruby is indeed your most treasured possession, priceless, and cannot be exchanged for money. Here's what we'll do: the money has already been transferred to your account, and I won't take it back. Consider it a donation to Luo Dabao's medical expenses. As for this ruby, I originally intended to buy it and give it to me." "Since Miss Song finds it so hard to part with her ruby, I'll simply give it to her as a gift—but from now on, Miss Song must agree to be my confidante..."

Although Boss Mei spoke very generously and subtly, everyone present understood—Song Jiayin could accept the money and keep the ruby, but she had to confirm that she was now Boss Mei's woman—the so-called confidante was nothing more than a euphemism for a lover—you, Song Jiayin, didn't you take the ruby back? I won't call the police, nor will I force you. "I'll give it to you as a gift, but only on one condition: you must repay me with your body and agree to be my woman..."

Chapter 83 Protecting Her Chastity

After listening to Boss Mei's words, Song Jiayin gradually calmed down, carefully considering the meaning behind his words, and gradually understood the deeper meaning—now she had changed her mind and didn't want the ruby to leave her again, which was completely different from before the transaction—once the transaction was completed, the ownership of the ruby had been transferred to Boss Mei's hands, and if she wanted to possess it again, sorry, she would have to pay the corresponding price. Even if she were to return the money to Boss Mei now and cancel the deal, it would be too late; the initiative in the transaction was no longer in her hands… However

, upon hearing Boss Mei say that his purpose in acquiring the ruby at such a high price was to give it to his confidante, and that he could now give it to her for free, but only if she agreed to be his woman—this changed the nature of the situation entirely. Selling the ruby was to raise money for Luo Dabao's medical treatment in America, but to sell her virginity for the ruby would go against her principles!

It seemed she couldn't have her cake and eat it too. Originally, wanting to keep the ruby meant she wouldn't have the money to send Luo Dabao to America for rehabilitation; now, wanting to keep the ruby meant sacrificing her body and soul for a man she didn't know, let alone love. This was completely against her character, and not the life she wanted!

Was she being too greedy? Wanting everything would only lead to losing everything in the end! Although she deeply loved the ruby Luo Erbao had given her, which contained all of her brother-in-law's love for her and her gratitude to Luo Erbao, she had no choice but to cash it in in order to reach her ideal happiness. Since she had already chosen this path, changing it midway would have to come at a price. Giving herself to this Boss Mei was absolutely out of the question!

Although it only lasted a few seconds, after hearing Boss Mei's suggestion about a confidante, Song Jiayin calmed down rationally, slowly extended her hand, spread her fingers, and presented the ruby to Boss Mei: "Promise me you will cherish this ruby and not let it easily fall into other people's hands..."

Upon seeing Song Jiayin's actions, Boss Mei immediately accepted the ruby with great joy: "Of course it won't fall into anyone else's hands—I'm keeping this priceless ruby permanently for Miss Song. Whenever Miss Song wants to have it, just come and get it from me..."

Boss Mei had even left Song Jiayin a loophole for becoming a confidante!

"Thank you, Mr. Mei, for your appreciation of this ruby, and even more so for your recognition of me. The reason I acted just now was because I was so reluctant to part with this ruby. It's like a fruit that has grown from my soul; it's already a part of my life! But for my beloved, for a happier future, I must give up this precious part of my life to realize my dream—please understand my actions, Mr. Mei, and forgive my impulsiveness…"

Song Jiayin not only regained her composure but also uttered such touching words.

"My judgment was absolutely correct. Miss Song is truly a ruby among women, a beauty among beauties. Although Miss Song couldn't accept my feelings and agreed to be my confidante, my door will always be open for Miss Song—whenever you need me, just come to me—as I said before, this ruby will forever be treasured and preserved for Miss Song…"

Mr. Mei seemed to have truly met a confidante. Although he couldn't possess her, he already knew her quality and value…

This exorbitantly priced transaction was thus completed after many twists and turns. As they left the hotel, everyone went downstairs. Mr. Mei took a heavy bag from his Bentley and handed it to Professor Wang, the gem expert, saying, "You keep your word; this is your commission..."

Professor Wang seemed to have no reason to refuse and accepted it.

After leaving the hotel, everyone went their separate ways. Song Jiayin and Luo Erbao returned home and, after doing some calculations, gradually realized the enormous amount of money deposited into Luo Erbao's account—at the time, the exchange rate between the US dollar and the RMB was six times that, which was over 60 million RMB!

At first, Song Jiayin didn't quite grasp the magnitude of this number, but comparing it to the money she already had, she gradually understood its immense value—the two hundred thousand RMB she had saved over the years, deposited in the bank at a 5% interest rate, would only yield 10,000 RMB in interest annually. But if 60 million RMB were deposited in the bank at a 5% interest rate, oh my god, that would be 3 million RMB in interest annually! What does this mean? Even in the most expensive cities like Beijing, 300 can buy a decent house. But for a family like Song Jiayin's, 300 is probably more than a lifetime's savings!

With this numerical concept in mind, Song Jiayin suddenly felt immense pressure—good heavens, how am I supposed to manage so much money all of a sudden!

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