THE REBATE SYSTEM OF SUDDEN WEALTH CHAPTER 98

Chapter 98: Good Fortune

Gu Wanrong stood before the cutting machine, calm and composed, a subtle smile playing on her lips. Everything was under control. She had anticipated the jade’s interior perfectly.

Her gaze swept across the He and An families, lingering for a moment.

The situation had dramatically shifted. The seemingly victorious He and An families were now on the defensive, while Gu Wanrong, previously underestimated, had achieved a stunning reversal.

This drastic change was immensely satisfying. What was about to happen would astound everyone present.

Anticipating their reactions—pale faces or flushed cheeks—she watched them.

The cutter meticulously followed Gu Wanrong’s instructions, carefully operating the machine. Time passed, but the onlookers showed no impatience; their hearts beat faster.

When the cutting was complete, the jade’s breathtaking form was revealed: over a meter long, nearly two meters wide, and sixty to seventy centimeters thick, all of it flawless glass jade.

The intense green seemed alive, pulsing within the jade, almost overflowing. It evoked the feeling of being deep in the ocean—calm on the surface, yet powerful and mysterious beneath.

Against this magnificent Imperial Green, all other jade paled in comparison.

Some onlookers removed their glasses, cleaned them, and gazed again in disbelief. The size and quality of this Imperial Green were beyond valuation.

A hushed silence fell, broken only by the occasional swallow. They seemed afraid to breathe too heavily, fearing the jade would vanish.

After a long moment, an uproar erupted.

“My God! Imperial Green! Flawless, not a single crack!”

“Sixty or seventy centimeters thick and completely transparent! Beautiful, perfect!”

“How long has it been since we’ve seen Imperial Green of this quality?”

“It surpasses any heirloom.”

“I’ve lived half a lifetime and never seen real Imperial Green. Amazing!”

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Gu Wanrong had won.

Imperial Green demands the highest standards of color, texture, and clarity; any flaw disqualifies it. While the name is renowned, few have seen true Imperial Green. Most use the term casually.

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Imperial Green is increasingly rare and expensive; seeing it requires attending exhibitions or auctions. This massive, flawless piece was unprecedented.

Unlike the enthusiastic bidding for the He and An families’ jade, complete silence reigned. Its value was beyond calculation; no one dared to bid.

Centuries ago, such a treasure would have been presented to the emperor as tribute. Even for an emperor with vast riches, this would be extraordinary.

Gu Wanrong, though prepared, was still astonished. The real thing was far more impressive than pictures.

The emerald green glass jade was already stunning, but the Imperial Green was on another level; it eclipsed all other jade.

Regaining her composure, Gu Wanrong smiled at the He and An families. Their faces were far worse than before. He Jingkun was grim, An Jiayan’s composure was gone, and An Xuliang was slumped to the ground, utterly deflated.

The two selectors looked pale, beads of sweat dripping from their foreheads.

Several of An’s illegitimate sons, though outwardly apprehensive, couldn’t hide their gleeful schadenfreude at An Jiayan and An Xuliang’s defeat.

Gu Wanrong found their varied reactions amusing.

“Clap clap.” Gu Wanrong clapped, restoring order.

“The outcome is clear,” she said casually, approaching the He and An families.

All eyes were on them.

Gu Wanrong extended her hand, palm up: “When will you honor the bet? Let’s settle it now.”

“He and An families control most of China’s jade sources!” An Xuliang, having recovered, stood behind He Jingkun. His voice, though threatening, trembled; he didn’t dare look at Gu Wanrong.

He Jingkun’s face was dark; he and An Jiayan were clearly intent on breaking the agreement. Gu Wanrong knew An Xuliang was their front.

Gu Wanrong withdrew her hand, her gaze mocking: “Most of the jade sources? You’re trying to use force to renege?”

The crowd looked at He Jingkun and An Jiayan. Business ethics prioritized honesty. Even if intending to break the agreement, they should use a plausible excuse, not brazen intimidation.

And Gu Wanrong was not intimidated.

He Jingkun felt the accusing stares, forcing a smile: “Miss Gu, I don’t understand.”

“It’s just a bet. I wouldn’t withhold the winnings!” An Jiayan said, pausing, his expression ambiguous: “May you always have such good fortune.”