Chapter 163

C163 – Deal

Setting prices always follows precedent.

Even when faced with something entirely new to them, they could determine its selling price by assessing its value.

But there had never been diamonds of such exceptional quality on the market, and here there were so many!

Top Grade diamonds were typically auctioned off, circulating among the wealthy elite.

They had never encountered such exquisite diamonds before!

Su Ming was bewildered.

He had a pile of treasures, yet he couldn’t sell them?

“Mr. Su, please, let’s talk this over,” Boss Fong implored, his anxiety causing him to break into a sweat.

If Su Ming walked away, it would be a tremendous loss for him.

The bystanders were astounded.

This was an unprecedented situation for them!

The diamonds were authentic, but they were at a loss for a price due to their extraordinary value.

Boss Fong and the others were deep in discussion.

Minutes passed.

Then, suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed from the entrance.

An elderly man, dressed in a traditional Zhongshan suit, with snow-white hair and a slight stoop, entered slowly, leaning on a cane.

“Dad!” Boss Fong exclaimed in surprise.

What brought his father here?

Old Master Fong had once worked in this field, but now, well into his eighties, he seldom ventured out.

His reputation in Eastsea City as the former president of the jewelry appraisal industry was unparalleled.

Though retired, he commanded immense respect and no one dared cross him—a venerable figure in the trade.

His decades of experience had honed his eye for quality.

“You’ve acquired a Top Grade treasure and didn’t think to inform me?” Old Master Fong chided, tapping his son with his cane, prompting suppressed chuckles from the onlookers.

Despite Boss Fong’s prominence, he was always cautious around his father.

He’d hold onto them for a rainy day.

After giving it some thought, Su Ming found the offer acceptable.

President Chen had mentioned it would take twenty billion yuan to acquire that property. The proceeds from the diamond sale would cover it.

Even though demolition would cost extra, he had funds on hand that should suffice.

Su Ming nodded. “It’s a deal!”

Without a trace of hesitation.

Old Master Fong let out a hearty laugh, lifting a diamond to the light.

“The wonders of this world never cease—such exquisite treasures do exist.”

“Send the funds to Mr. Su right away!”

“Got it!”

The individual trailing behind Old Master Fong quickly stepped forward, jotting down Su Ming’s account details. In no time, the transaction was confirmed.

With the deal sealed, Boss Fong let out a deep sigh of relief and slumped to the ground, his exhaustion evident as he disregarded his appearance.

The evaluators were intently examining the diamond they held.

Boss Lee, observing from the sidelines, was green with envy.

He had just been elated over that very diamond, but now it seemed trivial!

“Old Fong, we go way back. How about selling me a diamond? What do you say to 300 million yuan?” inquired Boss Lee.

“I don’t have the authority to decide that—you’ll have to ask my father.”

“I can’t do that; I’ve been scared of your dad since I was a kid!”

“Then it’s out of my hands.”

“Old Fong, my dear friend, please!” he pleaded.

“Don’t you have any pride?”

Boss Lee and Boss Fong were murmuring in hushed tones when the Identification Center’s security team arrived, dozens strong.

And that wasn’t all; they had summoned the police as well.

Two SWAT teams, armed and ready, dozens in number.

The staff began packing the items into boxes. Short on supplies, they borrowed boxes from neighboring stores until they scraped together a hundred, which they then cautiously transported to the vault.