The man understood human psychology.

Let alone uncertain teenagers, even adults, when they get a stone, will first check whether they've won the bet.

Li Tian and her brother went in the direction the man pointed, and Liu Wei followed closely behind.

The stone cutter was an experienced craftsman.

He looked at the two stones in front of him, and then at the two boys in front of him.

This is just kids messing around!

They really have too much money to burn.

"We only cut it into pieces; we are not responsible for the consequences that may result from cutting it."

Li Tian responded.

If it can be cut into pieces with one stroke, there probably isn't any jade inside.

Although the guest was a young man, the master chef still asked him questions patiently.

"Should we cut it in half, or peel it?"

Li Tian asked questions when she didn't understand.

"What's the difference? Which type causes less damage?"

The experienced craftsman patiently explained.

"Cutting a stone isn't just about picking it up and cutting it randomly. The position of the first cut determines the fate of the entire stone. If you cut it crookedly, material that could have been made into a bracelet might only be able to be made into a small pendant, and its value is halved."

"But your piece is small, so you probably bought it for fun. I suggest cutting it in half. If there's no middle section, then there's basically no jade left."

Li Tian nodded again.

If you've determined it's a good piece of material, then it's not too late to cut it finer.

"Just treat this as a game to amuse the kids, hurry up and cut it, let's have some fun too."

Li Tian rolled her eyes upon hearing this.

There are so many idle people in this world, and the one speaking is the old man who tried to snatch the stone earlier.

The experienced craftsman ignored everyone else.

Which one to cut first?

Before Li Tian could speak, Li Muchen spoke first.

"Black."

The experienced craftsman examined the stone carefully.

Although the decision was made to cut it in the middle, the angle of the cut was also very important.

Once he found the right spot, the experienced worker went to the chainsaw.

Turn on the switch, and the saw blade starts to rotate.

One cut can make you poor, another can make you rich.

Although this surgery wouldn't affect Li Tian's life in any way, she was still nervous.

They could clearly feel their heart rate increase significantly.

"Brother, I'm a little nervous."

Li Muchen smiled and shook Li Tian's arm.

"It's alright. If it's just a rock, I'll give you twenty yuan more."

Li Tian smiled and shook her head.

"No need, twenty yuan is a lot but not too much either. It's just that I'm really looking forward to it, especially hoping it's full of green..."

In online novels and short dramas, the main characters can all command exorbitant prices for luxury goods.

Li Tian felt that she still had a bit of good luck.

Li Muchen smiled as well.

"That's what I think too. Since we've already gambled, who wouldn't want to win!"

"Even someone as shrewd as Grandpa isn't immune to external influences. We're still young, so it's understandable that we have some worldly thoughts and desires."

Since even the genius teenager Li Muchen thought this way, Li Tian felt much more at ease.

Of course, it's also possible that chatting was just a way to distract themselves from their intense tension.

The chainsaw was still turning steadily, having penetrated deep into the rock.

The onlookers moved closer.

"Does it have color now?"

The old master didn't move or speak; all his attention was focused on the stone in front of him.

No matter how small or ordinary it may be, it was still bought with real money.

He must take this seriously.

But he did see the color through the crack, though it was covered in stone powder and he couldn't see it clearly.

When the chainsaw reached the end of the rock and split it in two.

Even with that layer of stone powder, it's hard to conceal its inherent brilliance.

"Full of green, goodness, it's actually full of green..."

Some sharp-eyed people had already started shouting.

The experienced craftsman turned off the chainsaw and carefully handed the two stones to Li Tian.

"Congratulations! The material has excellent translucency."

Li Tian held half of the stone in one hand, and surprisingly found it so heavy that she could hardly hold it.

But the ten fingers, like claws, gripped firmly onto the edge of the stone.

Li Muchen pulled Li Tian back two steps.

I carefully wiped the cross-section of the jade with a handkerchief.

"A green like the feathers of a kingfisher, vibrant and luscious, it is emerald green, the most authentic hue in jade."

People who wanted to watch the spectacle gradually gathered around.

Some people even heard the commotion and squeezed in.

But Liu Wei's professional instincts kicked in, and he used his arm to keep everyone a meter away.

Forget about stealing it, even if you just want to take a look, you can't get too close.

"My goodness, it's emerald green! That's some really good material."

"Young lady, hurry up and let Old Ding cut it up. If he can make a pair of bracelets, that would be incredibly lucky."

"Tell me, how much is this green color worth?"

"If it were icy jade or a vibrant green, it would be worth at least a thousand yuan."

"If it's truly glassy green or imperial green, then it's a priceless collectible, its value is immeasurable."

Master Ding also came over.

He couldn't resist the urge to buy such good material.

"Young lady, could you let me cut this material? Let me have a go at it. As long as it's thick enough to make a bracelet, I guarantee I'll even polish the scraps into cabochons."

Seeing the ecstatic looks in everyone's eyes, Li Tian was the first to calm down.

"Grandpa, please slice it into pieces for me first. I don't have time to wait for it to be finely chopped."

"That's okay, that's okay."

Liu Wei looked at the old master craftsman.

"Please ask those who are not involved to leave first, to avoid any trouble."

The old master then looked up and saw everyone.

He didn't know when it started, but his tiny shop was now packed with people.

It definitely needs to be cleared out.

"Sorry everyone, I have to get back to work. I'll chat with you all later."

The old master said a lot of nice things before sending away the crowd who were just there to watch the drama unfold.

He turned around and closed the shop door.

He took the stone from Li Tian's hand with great care.

The master craftsman, following the same angle, left enough thickness for the bracelet and turned on the chainsaw again.

The wait is long, especially after there is enough hope.

I hope it can produce an even bigger miracle.

Li Tian's palms were sweating slightly.

I was originally content with just having a pendant.

But once you get a full green color, you'll hope to get a bracelet.

They even hoped to produce a pair of bracelets.

Even Liu Wei stared intently at the machine.

After the stone split in two again, the master craftsman turned off the chainsaw.

With slightly trembling hands, he picked up the largest piece of material.

"Bangle material, my God, and the green is so evenly distributed."

Li Tian was overjoyed.

The master craftsman shook his arm, exclaiming that he hadn't seen such a vibrant green color in a long time, and it was even a full-green bangle material.

The other half of the bangle material is not waste either; it also contains a rich green color.

But it's only the size of a copper coin now.

"Little girl, you can at least find a pendant in here."

Having one bracelet is already a huge profit; everything else is just a bonus.

Li Tian handed over the other half.

"Grandpa, take another look at this one. It would be even better if it could be paired with another one."

The master craftsman smiled as he accepted the material; he was also blessed that it yielded good jade.

He was in high spirits and had a ruddy complexion.

Normally, he wouldn't make such boastful claims, but since the kid is blessed with good fortune, anything is possible.

"Yes, I think so."

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