Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 524 - 522 How Could This Happen_1

Chapter 524: Chapter 522 How Could This Happen_1

Seeing someone challenge his expertise, the Appraiser immediately became annoyed and stepped forward to say:

"You little girl, what could you possibly understand?"

As he spoke, he started to explain about the raw stone, his words grandiosely convincing. In short, there simply had to be jade in it.

"I’ve reached this conclusion through professional judgment. What evidence do you have to make such a claim?" he challenged.

Ha, an ignorant young girl trying to show off in front of a seasoned expert like him—such a thought was enough to make anyone burst into laughter!

"I don’t have any other judgment, just a feeling," Xia Ningxing replied coolly, meeting his gaze.

"Feeling?" At her words, the Appraiser nearly burst out laughing.

Sure enough, he knew this woman was a fool.

However, he quickly thought of something. His eyes shifting, he suddenly said to her, "Well then, Miss, do you dare to make a bet with me?"

"Bet on what?" Xia Ningxing asked, raising her eyebrows.

"It’s about this stone. If jade comes out from this stone when it’s cut, regardless of the type or quality, then I win. All the jade rough stones here, I get to pick one, and you pay and gift it to me as compensation for damaging my reputation."

"But if no jade comes out, I’ll pay for this stone myself, consider it mine, and also, I will call myself a fool right here on the spot, admitting I’m completely unprofessional!" the Appraiser said with a scheming look in his eye.

He had been eyeing a few stones in the hall that he was sure would yield jade but unfortunately, he never had enough money to buy them.

But now, look at that, a sucker has delivered themselves to him!

He was so certain because he had helped people cut many such stones before, and they all turned out green.

So he was sure that this time would be no exception!

Xia Ningxing gave him a thorough look: "Are you sure you have the money to buy it?"

She certainly didn’t want to bet for nothing.

The Appraiser couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh: "Heh, don’t look down on people. I really don’t have a lot of money, but if I sell my house and my car and add all my savings from over the years, I still have it."

Was he actually staking everything he had to bet with her?

Xia Ningxing raised her eyebrows again, thinking that this person really had guts.

If he lost, he would truly have nothing left to sell, not even his pants.

But that was none of her concern. He was the one who initiated the bet, he was the one trying to take advantage of a sucker, so if he ended up at a loss, it was entirely his own doing.

Therefore, Xia Ningxing simply smiled faintly: "As long as you have the money, it’s fine."

"So you’re taking the bet?" the Appraiser asked for confirmation once more.

"Of course!" Xia Ningxing wore a smiling face. This was a certain win. Only a fool would pass on such a bet!

Upon hearing this, the Appraiser also showed a smile, then said: "Words alone are no proof, we need a written agreement with signatures!"

The Appraiser feared that rich people like Xia Ningxing could lie.

"No problem." Xia Ningxing promptly signed the bet agreement with him without a second word.

He worried she might go back on her word later, but sorry, she was worried about him as well!

When the Appraiser saw the name "Xia Ningxing" written down, he was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting the distant celebrity from TV to be standing in front of him, placing bets with him.

But as he wasn’t a fan, he just treated her like a normal person. So, other than being surprised at first, he didn’t show any further reaction.

After they finished drafting the agreement, Grandpa Er urged the Stone Opening Master urgently: "Hurry, hurry, no dawdling, get to the cutting!"

The Stone Opening Master nodded, then placed the stone into a specialized machine, grinding it manually back and forth.

This was a lengthy process, but because of the thrill and the possibility of striking it rich or becoming penniless, it didn’t seem particularly boring.

There was also the matter of the bet.

So, the atmosphere at the moment was extremely exhilarating!

Many people came to watch.

Grandpa’s old yet bright eyes were eagerly fixed on the raw stone being cut open.

"Green, green, green! It must be green!"

As he stared, he also shouted excitedly, just like an eighteen-year-old boy.

Xia: "..."

Those who knew understood it was about opening a raw stone, but those who didn’t were clueless as to what was happening.

Tao Tao couldn’t help but swallow hard, hugging her arm, "Xiaxia, I’m so nervous!"

"Relax, why are you nervous? Even if we lose, you don’t have to pay," Xia Ningxing glanced at her with slight disbelief.

Tao Tao shyly lowered her head, "I feel bad about your money."

"Uh... no need, let alone that I won’t lose, even if I do, and he picks a raw stone worth a hundred million, I can afford it. It’s just some petty cash, no need to worry!" Xia Ningxing spoke lightly.

Not to mention the betrothal gifts worth several billion in her hands, her Giant Star Company alone had several billion in liquid assets.

Tao Tao: "..." Sorry for being presumptuous.

The Appraiser’s face twisted slightly, rich people are so detestable!

But soon, he was going to make these wealthy people bleed!

A foolish girl daring to gamble with someone like him, an experienced gemstone gambler — she was utterly delusional!

However, his expression quickly froze completely.

The jade was nearly ground to powder, yet not a hint of green was to be seen.

Not a single bit!

It was even worse than an ordinary rock!

"How could this be!" Grandpa’s eyes suddenly went blank, and he seemed to age a decade in an instant.

He he he he... he was waiting to strike it rich!

What was this situation now!

"Oh my dear mother!"

Madam Yun even fainted from the crushing disappointment of her shattered dream of sudden wealth.

If not for Xia Ningxing’s quick reflexes to catch her, she would have fallen to the ground by now.

Upon seeing this, the old master disdainfully pushed Madam Yun into Grandpa’s arms, "Foolish spendthrift, take care of your own wife; don’t burden my granddaughter-in-law!"

Grandpa stiffly caught Madam Yun, his vision also swimming, wishing he could faint alongside her.

Angrily glaring at the likewise dazed Stone Opening Master, he snapped, "You idiot, didn’t you keep guaranteeing that it would be green inside?"

"I..." At this moment, what could the Appraiser say? He couldn’t utter a word, his lips trembling uncontrollably as his mind was consumed by the thought of footing the bill for that ten-million-worth rough stone!

Moreover, he had to admit publicly in front of everyone that he was a fool and not professional!

Once he made that statement, no one would ever hire him as an Appraiser again.

After all, he himself would have admitted his ineptitude.

It’s over!

This was a complete and utter disaster!

"Oh, Master Zhao also has his off days, what a pity!" Those who usually had issues with this Appraiser immediately stood out, their mocking tone shining in his face.

And they reminded, "Wasn’t it agreed that if there was no jade in the raw stone, you would pay for the stone and also publicly admit you’re a fool, not professional? Hurry up and do it!!" the person clamored.