106: A 100 million gamble, a huge loss

"I will provide the stake!"

Lilac spoke resolutely, shielding Chen Yang.

She estimated.

Chen Yang's total assets should be slightly over 100 million.

However.

She couldn't possibly let Chen Yang use his entire net worth to make a bet for her.

"Hahaha..."

Ding Qiufeng was overjoyed.

"Very well, then it's a deal..."

"Wait a minute!"

Chen Yang suddenly interrupted him.

He lightly patted Lilac on the shoulder.

"Xiang Xiang, keep your money for tomorrow's bidding."

"I've recently made a few small fortunes, so even if I lose 100 million, I won't be completely broke."

"Besides,"

"isn't making money easy for someone with my abilities?"

"I am very confident that I will make a big profit again this time."

Lilac was very touched.

Chen Yang could have completely avoided this risk.

If he only wanted to gamble on stones.

He could have bought whichever piece caught his eye.

No matter what, he wouldn't have lost 100 million.

"But..."

Chen Yang shook his head.

"There are no 'buts,' I am very confident!"

Ding Qiufeng laughed even louder.

"That's ridiculous! You have confidence?"

"Does having confidence mean you can win?"

"To be safe, I propose that both parties hand over the 100 million yuan to a neutral intermediary."

"Once the outcome is decided, the funds will be immediately transferred!"

Chen Yang nodded.

This proposal was exactly what he wanted.

"Deal!"

Both parties immediately proceeded.

They each transferred 100 million yuan to the intermediary's account.

Once the winner was decided, the intermediary would immediately allocate and transfer the funds.

There would be no possibility of reneging or refusing payment.

Everything was ready.

The intermediary announced the start.

The time limit was 30 minutes.

They had to buy the rough stone with the highest profit margin in the entire venue.

Then cut the stone on the spot.

The result would be final.

Ding Qiufeng raced against time.

He immediately took his Divine Eye Master.

And headed straight for the semi-gambling rough stone area.

Rough stones that had been windowed were not as risky.

And some clues could usually be seen.

It was the easiest way to select the Stone King of the entire venue.

Lilac, Liu Sisi, Su Youlan, and the others were all very nervous.

This was a high-stakes gamble.

The stake was 100 million.

Although they were wealthy, losing 100 million so casually.

Would still be a painful blow.

Now Ding Qiufeng had seized the initiative.

If he managed to buy the best-performing rough stone in the semi-gambling area.

Chen Yang's chance of winning would be minimal.

They were all very worried.

"Chen Yang, you should go choose in the semi-gambling area too, otherwise, it will be too late soon."

Lilac urged him.

But Chen Yang seemed nonchalant.

"It's fine, let them choose theirs, and we'll choose ours."

Seeing Chen Yang's calm and composed demeanor.

The women didn't know whether to call him foolish or admire his composure.

Encouraged by the women.

Chen Yang also took a turn around the semi-gambling area.

There were indeed a few excellent rough stones.

He secretly made a note of them.

He then went to the full-gambling area to look around.

Hoping to find the super bargain stone he had been thinking about.

Unfortunately.

After walking around for a long time.

He surprisingly didn't find a single good piece that caught his eye.

Sweat began to bead on Chen Yang's forehead.

Lilac noticed his unusual state.

"Chen Yang, are you alright?"

Liu Sisi and Su Youlan also looked at him.

They felt uneasy.

This concerned a 100 million stake.

They had to take it seriously!

Chen Yang wiped the sweat with his hand, forcing a slight smile.

"I'm fine, just a little tired."

Xiaoyue quickly pulled out a tissue from her purse.

And carefully wiped Chen Yang's sweat.

Tingting, the little beauty, also handed him a bottle of mineral water.

Chen Yang took a sip.

He felt much better.

Just then.

Tang Tianze walked in from outside with a few people.

Hearing about the high-stakes gamble.

He was very interested.

Seeing that it was Chen Yang.

He quickly came over to greet him.

"Brother Chen, so it was you!"

Chen Yang smiled and responded.

"Does CEO Tang also enjoy stone gambling?"

Tang Tianze laughed.

"When you come to Caiyun City, especially to attend the Stone Gambling Convention, who doesn't like to play?"

"It's just that my skill level is very ordinary; nine out of ten times, I lose the gamble."

"Since you, my friend, are an expert in this field, could you help me choose one too?"

Lilac, standing nearby, hesitated to speak.

Chen Yang's bet with Ding Qiufeng had a time limit.

If he couldn't choose a rough stone within 30 minutes.

He would be considered to have failed.

If Chen Yang helped Tang Tianze choose one, there might not be enough time left.

Chen Yang subtly made a gesture.

Stopping Lilac from speaking.

Tang Tianze's status was unusual.

Whether navigating the social world or the business world.

Connections and relationships were very important.

"Alright, since CEO Tang thinks highly of me, I will help you choose one."

"Whether it yields a massive increase in value depends on your luck."

Tang Tianze laughed heartily.

"Good, I look forward to your sharp eye, my friend."

Chen Yang continued his search in the full-gambling area.

Still unable to find the target in his mind.

However, he did select a decent stone for Tang Tianze.

He pointed to a large stone.

"CEO Tang, what do you think of this one?"

Tang Tianze approached to examine it closely.

He didn't find anything particularly special.

But he was straightforward and accepted it with a smile.

"Alright, if you think it's good, my friend, this is the one."

He immediately completed the purchasing procedures.

And asked the staff to cut the stone on the spot.

Chen Yang did not follow them but instead seized the time to look for his target.

At this moment.

He returned to the semi-gambling area.

He found that Kameda Shoji had already chosen a stone.

It was precisely the most valuable piece Chen Yang had noted down.

Ding Qiufeng was smug.

"How about that? I've already chosen, so you have no options left, right?"

"Give up! The Divine Eye Master said that no matter which stone you pick, it won't earn as much profit as mine."

"It's priced at eight million, and it can yield at least eighty million worth of jadeite."

"Seventy-two million in profit!"

"Tell me, do you still have any hope?"

Chen Yang felt a little regretful.

If he had known, he should have secured this piece first before searching for his main target.

Who would have thought.

That Kameda Shoji, this Divine Eye Master, actually had some real skill.

So quickly.

He had managed to pick out the best rough stone in the semi-gambling area.

Now he was a little worried.

If too much time had passed, that super rough stone.

Might have already been bought by someone else?

If that were the case.

Then today would be a huge loss!

He wouldn't have found the big bargain and would still lose 100 million.

He'd be completely wiped out!

"It rose! A massive increase!"

A commotion came from afar.

Chen Yang walked over to look, and saw that Tang Tianze's stone had been cut and had yielded a huge increase in value.

A jade merchant among the onlookers offered the highest price.

Fifty million!

Tang Tianze was extremely happy and completed the transaction on the spot.

"Brother Chen, here is twenty-five million. The rough stone yielded a huge profit, so let's split it fifty-fifty."

Looking at the bank card handed over to him.

Chen Yang shook his head.

"CEO Tang, this is something I selected for you."

"Whether it loses or profits, it is all yours."

Tang Tianze hadn't expected this.

Chen Yang was merely a bodyguard.

Yet he could refuse a massive sum of twenty-five million just like that?

Without hesitating for a second.

"This..."

Tang Tianze hesitated for a moment.

But still took back the bank card.

"Since Brother Chen won't accept it, I, Old Tang, won't be overly polite."

"However, today I have truly witnessed your capability and integrity, my friend."

"In the future, you are destined to soar high and shine brightly!"

"I have decided that you are my friend!"

Tang Tianze reached out again.

And used both hands to grip Chen Yang's hand.

A gesture of great significance.

At this moment.

The intermediary reminded them appropriately.

Only five minutes remained in the competition time.

Chen Yang was asked to select a rough stone as soon as possible.

Otherwise—

If time ran out and he had not selected a rough stone.

He would be considered to have automatically forfeited.

And would immediately lose 100 million.