Chapter 67

Update Time: April 2, 2013

Zhang Yang was a bit puzzled. The old man who had been so arrogant just a moment ago had suddenly changed his attitude. Could it be because of the jadeite he had continuously gambled for? It seemed that one could only gain respect through talent. After gambling out two pieces of jadeite, everyone's attitude had changed. If he hadn't gambled for the jadeite, he would probably have been labeled as presumptuous.

Zhang Yang looked at Duan Fei's envious and resentful eyes. He had done all he could, and now he could only wait for the results. So he smiled and said, "Brother Duan, I'll leave first. I'm a bit uneasy with this piece of jadeite on me."

Duan Fei forced a smile and said, "Go ahead and take care of your business. I'll let you know once I set the time."

"Alright. Brother Duan, thank you very much today. As you said, the material here is indeed good. I appreciate it. I'll treat you to a meal another day," Zhang Yang said.

Duan Fei didn't say anything; he was so jealous he was about to go crazy.

Manager Ma saw Zhang Yang walking out and asked, "Master Zhou, is that piece of jadeite really that good? Does our Jade轩 need it?"

"Of course. Such good jadeite is not easy to come by. Although it's not a glass type, it is a mainstream consumer product. Unfortunately, he's not willing to sell it now. If it goes to auction, it might not be our turn," Master Zhou said, shaking his head and leaving.

Manager Ma glanced at the stunned Duan Fei, smiled strangely, and hurriedly ran out the door.

At the entrance of Jade轩, Zhang Yang said to Liang Fatso, "Brother Liang, thank you for your trouble today."

"What trouble? I should thank you. You thought of me with the jadeite. Brother, are you really not considering it?" Liang Fatso said, somewhat unwillingly.

Zhang Yang chuckled and said, "Let me think about it."

Liang Fatso was a bit disappointed. However, they didn't have much of a relationship. Now, he regretted leaving after buying the jadeite yesterday. If he had built a good relationship with Zhang Yang, the situation might have been different.

"Alright, let me know when you've made up your mind," Liang Fatso said, holding the first piece of jadeite and getting into his car.

Just as Zhang Yang was about to get into his car, he heard someone calling, "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Yang turned around and saw the manager who had been silent the whole time.

Seeing Zhang Yang stop, Manager Ma sighed in relief, walked up to Zhang Yang, and introduced himself, "Mr. Zhang, hello. I am the hall manager of Jade轩. Here is my business card."

Zhang Yang took it and glanced at it: Ma Guojun, Hall Manager of Jade轩.

"Is there something you need? If you want to buy that piece of jadeite, you don't need to say it," Zhang Yang said bluntly, not wanting his hard work to go to waste.

"Mr. Zhang, I know you want to sell it for a high price. At the auction, you will definitely achieve your goal. But even if you sell it for a high price, you might not be able to afford that old pit material," Ma Guojun said.

Zhang Yang said indifferently, "So what! At least I will have sold it for a high price, right? Although I just started gambling, I have learned about the jadeite market. The piece of jadeite I have is a high-end variety. It's not as rare as one might think, but it certainly won't lack buyers."

In fact, this was all based on Zhang Yang's observations of Liang Fatso, Zhou Yiran, and Ma Guojun. However, by saying this, he gave Ma Guojun the impression that the person in front of him was not as inexperienced as he seemed.

"Mr. Zhang is right. Have you considered finding a long-term partner? With your skills, you will definitely continue in the jadeite industry, and the jadeite you gamble for will only increase. Without a stable sales channel, you will suffer significant losses. After all, auctions are not always available. As for your friend Mr. Liang, to be frank, his offer is not high. That piece of jadeite, if sold to us, would be at least 100,000 yuan more," Ma Guojun said.

Zhang Yang was moved. He admitted that Ma Guojun had a point. He knew Liang Fatso was taking advantage of him, but he had no other options. If he hadn't called Liang Fatso, the price offered by Jade轩 might not have reached 350,000 yuan. However, relying solely on Liang Fatso was not a solution. He did need a new sales channel.

However, Jade轩 was Xiao Fei's business. Collaborating with him, Zhang Yang admitted, he didn't have the magnanimity. But this Manager Ma was interesting. He came to find him, and it definitely wasn't Duan Fei's instruction, as he never mentioned Duan Fei.

"Manager Ma, do you mean to collaborate with me? Why didn't Brother Duan come to talk to me himself?" Zhang Yang asked deliberately.

Ma Guojun smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang might have misunderstood. Manager Duan is just a manager in the company, not the owner. He is only responsible for the jadeite gambling business. I am the hall manager, responsible for all the business in Jade轩. It's not your fault, as you have dealt with Manager Duan more, and he might not have told you everything."

Zhang Yang had already investigated the background of his relationship with Duan Fei. He now regretted not making his own decision that day and instead following the boss's instructions, giving the new Duan Fei a face and letting him make the decision, which cost him the opportunity to meet Zhang Yang.

"What about when I sold the gold last time?" Zhang Yang sensed Ma Guojun's hostility towards Duan Fei and probed further.

Ma Guojun was so angry he could gnash his teeth. It was indeed a lingering issue from that day. He had to explain, "Manager Duan was new that day, and the store manager hadn't clearly divided our responsibilities, leading to that situation. But it won't happen again. Mr. Zhang, if you gamble for jadeite in the future and want to sell it, you can contact me."

"Oh, I see. So, Manager Ma, what do you want from me?" Zhang Yang asked.

Ma Guojun smiled and said, "Of course, to get to know Mr. Zhang better for future communication. Also, I want to buy the piece of jadeite you have. I will not disappoint you and will give you the best price as a foundation for our cooperation. What do you think?"

Zhang Yang smiled. After all the talk, it was still about the jadeite. The allure of jadeite was indeed great. However, this person clearly had a grudge against Duan Fei. Zhang Yang had no familiar contacts at Jade轩 and could not get useful information. If Duan Fei had any issues, he would have no way to find out. Ma Guojun could be a useful resource.

Perhaps at a critical moment, this person could even push Duan Fei.

Thinking this, Zhang Yang couldn't directly refuse and said with a smile, "Manager Ma, I think what you said makes sense. However, I just refused Brother Liang. If I sell it to you so quickly, it would be hard to explain. How about this: we stay in touch, and as long as your price is reasonable, I will prioritize selling the jadeite to Jade轩."

Ma Guojun smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, it will be sold to me. I will do my best to get you a high price."

"If that's true, I will maintain a long-term cooperative relationship with Manager Ma. Of course, I won't let Manager Ma work for nothing. Just like the stone cutters get a hard-earned fee, I will also give Manager Ma a fair deal," Zhang Yang hinted.

After Wang Yue's guidance, Zhang Yang knew there was no such thing as a free lunch. To gain benefits, one must learn to give. If everyone involved can share the benefits, they will work hard for you, treating it as their own business.

Sure enough, hearing Zhang Yang's words, Ma Guojun smiled even more. This kid really knew how to handle people, not wasting his efforts. After Zhang Yang left, Ma Guojun returned to Jade轩, his heart racing at the thought of Zhang Yang's hint. It seemed he really needed to think of a good price.

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