bdsm-fiction Chapter 8: Live Stone Cutting Sparks Internet Sensation
Chapter 8: Live Stone Cutting Sparks Internet Sensation
Ruili, the International Jade City.
The once bustling trading hall was temporarily transformed into a giant live-streaming studio. Under a huge spotlight, dozens of jadeite rough stones of various shapes were neatly stacked on the cutting table, while the number of online viewers scrolled in real time on a large screen next to them.
This is the first time that "Yunnan Jade" has publicly broadcast the cutting of jade stones, and it is also Lin Yu's desperate gamble to quickly monetize, pay off his debts, and make his brand famous.
"Lin Yu, are we really going to do this?" Su Yuqing stood backstage, nervously watching the large screen. The number of online viewers had already surpassed five million, and it was still climbing at an alarming rate.
"We have to do it this way." Lin Yu straightened his collar, his eyes resolute. "Zhao Kun's debt is like a mountain weighing on us. Regular sales are too slow. Only live streaming can generate the largest cash flow in the shortest amount of time, and also make the name 'Yunnan Jade' famous overnight."
[Ding! Detected that the host is facing a large-scale commercial demonstration need. Activating the auxiliary module: "Probability Calculation".]
The system will calculate the optimal cutting plan and the probability of successful delivery based on the internal structure of the raw stone.
Lin Yu took a deep breath and walked onto the live broadcast stage.
The spotlight shone on him, and countless cameras were pointed at him. The live chat exploded instantly.
"Is this the legendary Lin Yu who cut out the imperial green jade?"
"I heard he's going to cut jade from the old mines in Hpakant this time, is that true?"
"Gambling on jade is risky, streamer, please don't scam us!"
Lin Yu smiled slightly at the camera: "Hello everyone. I am Lin Yu. Today, I will not be selling courses or promoting products, but only cutting jadeite. All the jadeite cut today will be auctioned off live, and the proceeds will be used to repay debts and establish the 'Yunnan Jadeite' brand foundation."
"Now, let's start with the first piece!"
The first rough stone was a seemingly ordinary piece of rough jade, weighing about ten kilograms. The skin was grayish-white with even sand texture, but it lacked any moss or veins, making it look like a piece of waste.
"I think this stone is risky."
"Is this streamer out of money and trying to fool us with some junk?"
Lin Yu ignored the questions raised in the live chat. He closed his eyes and activated "Advanced Treasure Appraisal Eye" and "Probability Calculation".
The internal structure of the raw stone is presented in data form within the field of vision.
[Internal structure analysis: There is a 78% probability of it possessing a high-grade icy green color.]
[Optimal cutting method: Cut at a 30-degree angle from the left, to a depth of 5cm.]
Cut here.
Lin Yu drew a line on the raw stone with a marker.
The stone-cutting master hesitated for a moment: "Mr. Lin, this doesn't seem to show much. Should we polish it again?"
"No need, just cut it directly." Lin Yu said firmly.
The machines roared and water splashed everywhere.
As the slice fell, everyone held their breath.
With a "crack," the raw stone split in two.
The cut surface was completely dry and white.
"It's been cut down!"
"I knew it! It's not that easy to win big with a full betting tip!"
The live chat was instantly filled with mockery.
Lin Yu remained calm: "Just wipe the middle."
The grinding wheel was gently wiped.
Suddenly, a vibrant green appeared on the cut surface!
Then, the green became increasingly dark and transparent.
"It's gone up in price! It's high-quality icy jadeite! A vibrant green!"
The stone cutter exclaimed excitedly, "And this one's huge! It's worth at least three million!"
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
Lin Yu smiled slightly: "First piece, a good start. Bidding begins now, starting price one million."
For the next hour, Lin Yu seemed to have unlocked a cheat code.
The second piece, a type of glutinous ice-type jadeite with floating patterns, sold for 1.5 million.
The third piece, although of average quality, doubled in value after skillful carving, and sold for 800,000.
The fourth piece...
Cut it into ten pieces, and every piece is green!
The number of viewers in the live stream has exceeded ten million, and the barrage of comments is so dense that the screen is no longer visible.
"Amazing! This is simply the god of jade gambling!"
"I want to buy his jade! He has such a keen eye!"
"From now on, I'll only buy Yunnan jade from this brand!"
The finance department's phone lines were ringing off the hook, with countless jewelers and collectors inquiring about purchasing channels.
However, the real climax was yet to come.
The eleventh rough stone was a scrap of the "King of Jade" brought back from the Hpakant mine, weighing about fifty kilograms.
"This stone," Lin Yu pointed at it, his voice rising a few decibels, "is a by-product of the imperial green jadeite I cut out in an abandoned mine in Hpakant. Although it's not as big as that one, but..."
He started "probability calculation".
[Internal structure analysis: 95% probability of containing imperial green jadeite of the glassy type. Estimated volume: 20cm x 15cm x 10cm.]
"This stone has a starting price of ten million. There is no upper limit; the highest bidder wins."
The entire room fell silent.
A starting price of ten million is simply astronomical!
"Are you crazy? Ten million?"
"Even though he is Lin Yu, the risk is still too great!"
Lin Yu didn't say much, and directly instructed the stone-cutting master: "Cut it from here."
This time, instead of the conservative approach of polishing the stone, he directly cut off a corner of the raw stone.
As that corner was cut off, a rich green light emanated through the mist.
"This...this is..." The stone-cutting master almost dropped the machine in his hands.
Everyone present, including the millions of viewers in the live stream, saw that green.
It was an extreme shade of green, like a frozen lake or a piece of clear glass.
"Glassy type! Imperial green!" Su Yuqing covered her mouth, too excited to speak.
Although this piece of jade is only the size of a fist, its texture and color are absolutely top-notch!
"The auction is now open."
As soon as Lin Yu finished speaking, the phone in the back office started ringing non-stop.
"Twelve million!"
"Fifteen million!"
"Twenty million!"
Prices skyrocketed at an alarming rate.
Ultimately, this fist-sized piece of imperial green jade was auctioned off to a mysterious buyer for a staggering 50 million!
[Ding! Detected that the host has completed a high-value transaction, significantly increasing brand awareness.]
The trademark "Yunnan Jade" has been successfully registered.
[Task "Quick Monetization" Completion Rate: 80%]
With the proceeds from the auction of other jadeite pieces that had been cut earlier, Lin Yu's account suddenly had nearly 100 million yuan more in funds!
"Everyone," Lin Yu said to the camera, his eyes brimming with confidence, "thank you all for your support. 'Yunnan Jade' is not just my brand, but also my promise of integrity and quality. Today's live stone-cutting broadcast is just the beginning. In the future, I will lead you to see even more and better jade!"
When the live stream ended, the number of viewers online had reached 15 million.
Keywords such as "Yunnan jadeite", "Lin Yu's jade gambling", and "Imperial green" instantly dominated the trending topics on major social media platforms.
Ruili, the jade capital, is in an uproar; the jewelry industry is in an uproar.
Looking at the long string of numbers on his phone, Lin Yu finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.
"One hundred million, that's enough."
He turned around, looked at Su Yuqing and Acha and the others who had just arrived, and a long-lost relaxed smile appeared on his face.
"Let's go pay off our debts. And then..." He pointed to the sign above, "and hang up our 'Yunnan Jade' sign."
No one in Ruili slept that night.
Lin Yu's business empire has only just begun.