Two o'clock in the afternoon, Gulou District, Shitucheng Road, National Arts Exhibition.

Zhao Yuanshan did not take Xu Zheng and the others to the Ancient Culture Street next to the Confucius Temple because they sold finished jade at very high prices, and this was the largest Hotan jade trading place in Changming City.

"You just come to me to buy jade. In fact, many domestic jade mines have been exhausted. For example, the Dushan jade mine in Yangnan City, Zhongping Province has long been closed. Because jade is highly profitable, our domestic jade and Hotan jade

, now most of them are Russian jade, and even jade from Guatemala, otherwise there would be so many genuine jade for sale..."

Zhao Yuanshan led them inside while telling them the basic market situation of jade. According to him, when buying jade, you must buy raw seed jade. Firstly, the price is low, and secondly, you can tell whether it is genuine or not.

Because the counterfeiting methods are so advanced now, even if the counterfeiter buys Russian jade and processes it, even a second-rate expert like him will notice it.

"Grandpa Zhao, how can you be a second-rate expert?"

Zhao Yuanshan laughed loudly, "Professions have specializations. I actually know a little about these jade stones. If I can identify ancient jade, I can say something about it, but we can't afford the real ancient jade that has been passed down. We can afford it."

Those, you are a police officer, and you know that you cannot make mistakes."

Xu Zheng would not buy ancient jade even if he had money. Firstly, there are really few that have been passed down, and the less they are, the more valuable they are. Secondly, ancient jade dug out from ancient tombs, this kind of jade cannot be bought.

While they were talking, Zhao Yuanshan took them into a jade shop. The facade looked small, but once they entered, they realized that there was a huge place. There was a corridor inside that led directly to the backyard. The backyard could be described as bustling with people.

Seeing that Zhao Yuanshan was coming, a middle-aged man with a mustache quickly came over and said, "Why are you here today, Uncle Zhao? You didn't even say hello in advance."

Zhao Yuanshan has basically never been to his place. That is, when it opened, he was invited here by this mustache's father relying on his old friend's relationship, because all the rough stones sold here are tens of millions.

, sometimes even if it is raw jadeite, the daily transaction volume will be hundreds of millions, how can he afford this thing.

In fact, the main reason is that he is not a professional in this field.

"Bring a few juniors here to show you around. You guys want to buy genuine products. I'll bring them to your place to show you around. Xiao Zheng, this is Boss Tang. You call me Uncle Tang.

This is the grandson of my old friend, Xu Zheng."

Xu Zheng and Han Xin quickly performed the junior ceremony. Tang Liangcheng saw Zhao Yuanshan introducing Xu Zheng so solemnly, and he also paid attention to it, "Okay, let's go, I will take you to the backyard. They happened to be playing stone gambling inside, so you guys also

It’s wonderful to watch.

Of course, I will tell you the truth directly among our own people, and Uncle Zhao also knows that betting on stones is risky, so we can just watch and play."

Xu Zheng had heard about this stone gambling, and he immediately became curious. He definitely couldn't afford it, but he could watch the fun, and Zhao Yuanshan didn't object. As a young man, it's always a good thing to have more experience.

When I walked to the backyard, I realized that the place was quite big, more than 500 square meters, and it was full of people. The clothes and jewelry were all rich and expensive. At this time, they were all gathered around a machine to look at it. It turned out that workers were dissecting stones at this time.

After Tang Liangcheng brought Xu Zheng and the others over, he went to do other things. There were a lot of people on holiday these days, but he still arranged for a boy to follow Xu Zheng and the others.

Zhao Yuanshan looked at the stone removal process and explained it to Xu Zheng, "What they are blooming now is a piece of jade. You, Grandpa Zhao, can't tell the specific place of origin. They usually open the window first to see if there are any flowers.

Then cut it and cut it down, and the water that comes out will be heaven. Otherwise, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and some rough stones even hundreds of millions would have to be washed away."

Han Xin became nervous at what he said and grabbed Xu Zheng's sleeve, "Xiao Zheng, we can't bet on stones."

Xu Zheng patted her hand and said, "Don't worry, Sister Xiaoxin, we can't afford this thing."

Han Xin agreed upon hearing this. With Xu Zheng's hobby of buying random materials, he couldn't save money. It just so happened that he spent the 100,000 yuan in his hand today. Mom was right, men can't have money, and they can't have money.

Money will make you buy random things. Now that I think about it, my father’s hobby of playing with mobile phones is the most economical and least worrying thing.

Xu Zhengke could not guess Han Xin's random thoughts. At this time, he felt someone looking at him with hateful eyes.

He was surprised, let’s go, does this advanced tracking and anti-reconnaissance technology also have self-sensing?

He didn't look back, and thought for a moment that he didn't seem to have offended anyone, because most of the people he offended were sent to jail.

Huang Xinyi had been staring at Xu Zheng, wanting to see if he would fall in front of this gambling stone of heaven and hell. When she saw Xu Zheng, she frowned and said, "Xu Zheng, you don't want to give it a try, do you?"

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"No, it seems like an old friend is looking at me from behind. Use your phone to secretly take a picture. Remember, don't be deliberate." He whispered.

After Xu Zheng finished speaking, he turned to look at the stone dissecting machine. At this moment, a knife cut through one-third of the original jade stone. The two stones separated. Everyone looked at the cross section of the stone and sighed and hissed.

Zhao Yuanshan raised his glasses, turned to Xu Zheng and explained: "Xiao Zheng, you see, this is the solution. The estimated transaction price for such a large rough stone should be more than four million..."

He asked the boy next to him. The boy had been here all the time and of course he knew how much it cost. "This rough stone comes from Laokeng in northern Myanmar, 6.3 million."

When Zhao Yuanshan heard this, he clicked his tongue twice, "Look, this 6.3 million will be wasted with just one stab."

Xu was at the scene, looking at the buyer of the rough stone, and with a gray face, he ordered the stone-unlocking master to continue untying the remaining two stones. However, judging from the expressions of everyone present, he guessed that if he continued to untie the stone, it would be the same thing that would break it.

Sure enough, after several cuts in a row, it still collapsed.

In the end, the man didn't even try to save face, he just flicked his sleeves and left with the secretary.

Like this, if the stone solution fails, it will also affect the owner's business. After all, although stone solution relies on eyesight, most of it relies more on luck.

"Xu Zheng, I took the opportunity just now and took a photo. Take a look, who is it?" Huang Xinyi handed the phone to Xu Zheng. He took it and opened it, and he recognized the person after just two glances.

Ji Zhang, during the Chinese New Year, Xu Zheng sent the police to other places to participate in the arrest of gambling in a five-star hotel. At the back door of the hotel, Xu Zheng and this person named Ji Zhang became enemies. At that time, his two men were very powerful, but they are not here now.

It shouldn't have come out, right?

However, the man named Da Zhuang was indeed very powerful. According to reports, he injured many policemen and was eventually sentenced to three years for obstructing official business and assaulting a police officer. However, it seems that the man named Ji Zhang was only fined because he was arrested.

There were so many "guests" and no one could prove whether he played cards or not.

Xu Zheng asked afterward at that time, never thought that there would be a chance to meet. Now it seems that the circle of rich people is quite small. In other words, Ji Zhang can be found wherever he gambles.

"Do you know the man in the video?" Xu Zheng pointed to Huang Xinyi.

Huang Xinyi shook her head, "Let me ask others about the circles in Changming City that I rarely participate in."

Xu Zheng stopped and said, "No, he might know about it if you check it. It's not necessary."

It was indeed unnecessary, because Ji Zhang took the opportunity to come over after the crowd dispersed, "Officer Xu, do you have time to chat?"

Xu Zheng nodded and walked to the side with him, "Mr. Ji is very hostile to me. I feel like a thorn in my body from this distance."

Xu Zheng would generally not be polite to these so-called scumbags from the second generation of rich people, not to mention that they still hate you.

"Officer Xu's senses are sharp enough. I'm convinced. He is indeed Detective Xu, who is widely rumored within the police. I'll tell you the truth. I'm not seeking revenge on you this time, and I don't dare to either.

Alas, I'm not afraid of your jokes!

I thought you were just a little policeman, but I found the son of the boss of your city, and when he heard it was your name, he left without saying a word.

Yes, we happened to meet each other by chance today, so let’s laugh away our grudges.

Let’s do this. Officer Xu’s expenses today will be on my account. I’ll have a drink tonight and let’s get drunk and relieve all our worries. How about that?”

Xu Zheng had no reaction to Ji Zhang's confession. These so-called wealthy young men who are above the world are willing to cooperate if they can't fight. If they can't cooperate, they don't want to become enemies. This is how they deal with things.

"Forget it about drinking. Mr. Ji's confession is very sincere. Don't worry, I will only do what is part of my job." Although he knew that Ji Zhang hated him, this kind of situation certainly cannot be like a novel.

They were all civilized people, and they even shook each other's hands when they parted.

Seeing Xu Zheng coming back, Zhao Yuanshan and the others asked what was going on. Xu Zheng smiled and said, "This is a friend I don't know very well. Let's meet and chat. Grandpa Zhao, let's go see the seed jade and mountain ingredients you mentioned."

, what kind of rough stone is this, I can’t afford to play with it.”

"Hey, isn't this going to increase your knowledge?" Zhao Yuanshan said and called Xu Zheng and Han Xin to another exhibition hall. There were all kinds of jade and various rough stones, among which Russian jade accounted for the majority.

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There are also some rough stones with windows open, which can also be gambled, called half bets. The price is hundreds of times more expensive than the original stones. Xu Zheng curiously looked at the prices marked below, and immediately lost his idea. The lowest one was the size of a brick.

The window is only as big as a fingernail, and it costs more than 300,000 yuan. How can you do this?

In the end, I chose the finished jade from mountain materials recycled by Tang Liangcheng. The quality is close to that of seed jade. It weighs 10,000 grams. Xu Zheng bought 10 grams. If it is heavier, it will be uncomfortable to wear.

As for the shape, whether it is inlaid with gold or silver, it is free. It can be decided according to the design style later. Tang Liangcheng can help contact the jade processing master, but Zhao Yuanshan refused and said that a friend of his is good at this.

In the end, Xu Zheng spent 100,000 yuan to buy ten grams of jade that looked like mountain material, but he guessed that it should be seed jade, because when Zhao Yuanshan asked Tang Liangcheng to get the materials, Tang Liangcheng inexplicably reopened an insurance policy.

Jade from the cabinet.

After Zhao Yuanshan saw it, he patted him on the shoulder but didn't say anything.

Xu Zheng also saw that this was a friendship price and a favor price. According to the price, there should be an error of about 20,000. He looked at Zhao Yuanshan, who smiled and said nothing.

After walking out of the exhibition, Zhao Yuanshan did not mention what happened just now, "Let's go to your grandpa Ni Dahua's house. He is an old jade craftsman. At present, he is considered the top craftsman of the Soviet school."

Su-style jade carvings also have a long history in Changming City. The craftsmen are generally called Su Gong. Ni Dahua and Xu Zheng have met him many times. I really didn’t know that his achievements were so high. I didn’t expect that all of his old friends like grandma would

It’s a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger!

On the way, Han Xin asked: "Grandpa Zhao, do you know a master who can decorate watches with oil paintings?"

Zhao Yuanshan and Xu Zheng, who were sitting in the passenger seat, looked at each other and laughed. Xu Zheng said: "Sister Xiaoxin, have you forgotten that Grandpa Zhao is an expert in this field?"

"Ah, I'm sorry, Grandpa Zhao, I just thought you were an expert in Chinese painting restoration."

Zhao Yuanshan explained: "I have also studied oil painting. In comparison, I am definitely better at decorating watches with Chinese paintings. Why, do you have any oil paintings that you want to decorate with watches? My old man just happens to be idle and has no time."

Han Xin is still a little embarrassed. Zhao Yuanshan is considered a top craftsman in this field. She is afraid that Xu Zheng's paintings will not be elegant, although she thinks they are beautiful.

However, in the end, Xu Zheng still turned home to pick up the oil painting and then drove to Grandpa Ni's house.

It's not far away, just two or three intersections away. After we got there, we greeted each other for a while and explained our purpose. Ni Dahua looked like an old craftsman, wearing a toad mirror and looking at people with his eyes rolled up.

After sitting down, the two old men became interested in Han Xindai's oil painting because they learned that it was painted by Xu Zheng. You must know that these lonely old men are so interested in Xu Zheng's grandmother Su Tongyun, and it is not just friendship.

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When I opened it, I saw that it was the spring outing that Xu Zheng painted for Han Xin yesterday.
To be continued...