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Chapter 108 Bloodstone was shortlisted

A gust of mountain wind woke up Xing Yi, and Wen Qiyi came back.

Wen Qiyi was not upset that he failed to catch up with the red-bellied bird. He kept the mask in mind. It was almost time and it was time to go back and do it.

He successfully obtained the mask and brought 900 yuan to the old carpenter via Xing Yi.

The old carpenter took his wife to a local hospital. After some examinations, the doctor decided to remove the sarcoma on her neck. However, because the operation cost was not enough, they agreed to wait a month.

After receiving Xing Yi's promise to help find a buyer, the old carpenter cheered up and picked up the carving knife again.

Ni Shuzhen also found the announcement of the expo. There is still more than a month before the opening. Registration starts today. Exhibitors need to submit their works for preliminary evaluation in advance. After being shortlisted, they enter the venue and select a booth. The booth fee is paid according to the booth ranking, which is the entry fee.

Xing Yi told Yang Linxiang about the dream.

Yang Linxiang said: "This is very reasonable. It has been a few days since we went to Shanchang and came back. That person may have come back as well."

Xing Yi said: "I brought 3000 yuan, leave it here for you, and you can give it to him when he comes."

Yang Linxiang loaded the money and then asked: "What if the situation in your dream happens?"

Xing Yi's answer was straightforward: "Don't be afraid. If he offers 1 yuan, then you agree."

"Promise? Where's the money?"

"I agree first, and then explain that it's not your business. I'm completely entrusted to buy this stone, so I have to contact him. Just call me and ask him to talk to me, and I'll call him." He explained further.”

"What are you going to say?"

"Of course I said money is no problem. Since my good friend said it, his attitude represents my attitude. I have the money, but because I am on a business trip, I cannot come back right away. I need to wait for a few days. I I’ll definitely give it to you when I get back.”

"I know you want to use this method to delay time, but with so much money, where are you going to find it?"

Xing Yi told him that Ni Shuzhen had found out and the Strange Stone Expo would open in one month.

"This soapstone almost appeared at the expo. I dare not say it will cause a sensation, but at least it will attract a lot of attention. The probability of winning can be said to be 5%. Once you win the award and participate in the auction, the money will come. My prediction is, If the bidding starts at 20 yuan, it will not be a problem to sell it for at least 30 to [-] yuan, not to mention [-] to [-] yuan.”

Yang Linxiang was overjoyed: "Then you have to make preparations now. You have to find a car to take him there. What did you think about it?"

"It depends on whether you have time."

"Only weekends."

"I think so in terms of time, but I still have to find a car..."

"Leave it to me too."

"Okay, with your efforts, the stone will definitely shine when it arrives in the province." Yang Linxiang borrowed a pickup truck, and the two of them packed the stone in new sacks and put it into wooden boxes. We put an old quilt on the carriage, got up early, and went to the provincial capital together.

The registration office is right in front of the exhibition hall of the expo. There is a sign at the gate. A middle-aged woman is waiting inside. After registering, she notifies the preliminary evaluation team.

There were three members of the preliminary evaluation team, all in their 40s, and they all had expo jury badges on their chests. They came to say hello and asked to see the real thing.

Xing Yi untied the lid of the box and unbuttoned the sack in turn, allowing the stone to slowly appear. The three judges gathered around, all with magnifying glasses and flashlights in their hands.

After observing for a while, the three people discussed it and quickly agreed. This was indeed a very rare chicken blood stone, so they asked Xing Yi how he obtained it.

Xing Yi scratched his scalp and said that he went to a place called Huangsu in other provinces for study and inspection. He visited a villa and found it in his yard. After several discussions, he spent a lot of money to buy it.

Judge A said: "You have been to Huangxu, which is a famous hometown of strange stones. You went on a business trip and brought back the strange stones there. It seems that you are very knowledgeable and have far-sightedness."

Judge B said: "But there is one thing. The most famous strange stone in Huangla is the yellow wax stone. I have never heard of such a red stone appearing."

Xing Yi said: "I don't know if there is one, but I did only see it there. Anyway, I don't understand it. I just like the color very much and it is pleasing to the eye."

Judge C said: "There is no other reason. Just because you like it, you are willing to spend money. We will not ask how much you spend. This is your business secret. Everyone must learn to keep it well. In the next step, you can control the value-added space of strange stones." .”

Yang Linxiang didn't speak, and quietly observed from the side, looking at the expressions of the three people, listening to their words, and thinking in his heart, this stone that brother Xing Yi worked on might really break a big golden egg.

After the three judges finished reading, they filled out the preliminary evaluation certificate, signed their names, shook hands with Xing Yi, congratulated him on his success in participating in the exhibition, and ordered the woman to take them to the exhibition hall to choose booths.

There are already more than a dozen workers working in the exhibition hall. The skeleton of the booth has been completed and the panels have begun to be bound.

The layout of the exhibition hall is very unique. The exhibition passage is set in an S shape, with entrances from one end and exits from the other. The booths are divided on both sides, and can be viewed from both left and right. The left is odd-numbered and the right is even-numbered.

After viewing the works, visitors who need to discuss further with the exhibitors can move to the small private rooms at the back. There are no less than fifteen small private rooms, all equipped with sofas, coffee tables, and writing desks.

After walking around, the two started discussing. Yang Linxiang thought it would be better to be in the front so that he could see it quickly when he came in.

Xing Yi shook his head and said: "When I came in, I looked at it first and it felt good. But gradually as I walked inside, I saw more things. What I saw first will gradually be forgotten because I saw too much later, so the front is not good, and the middle is not good. It’s better to be a little further back, so that the good impression can be maintained until the end.”

Yang Linxiang couldn't find a reason to refute, so he just said: "Good wine is not afraid of deep alleys."

The woman who followed said: "This is a wise saying."

Xing Yi nodded and praised: "Okay, it's a blockbuster."

While walking, the woman received a call, said a few words, turned around and asked Xing Yi: "Where are you going to rest later?"

Xing Yi said: "We have come a long way and are not familiar with the place. Please help us make arrangements."

The woman thought for a moment and said, "Then go to Shanshui Residence. It's nearby, not far away."

She informed the caller.

After taking them to stay at the "Shanshuiju" hotel, the woman went to receive the next group of people.

After a while, I heard the hotel attendant shouting: "Whose name is Xing Yi? There is someone looking for you in the front hall."

When I came out, I saw that it was the judge from the preliminary evaluation team who said, "The most famous strange stone in Huangla is the yellow wax stone. I have never heard of such a red stone."

After sitting down and waiting for the waiter to serve the tea, the judges said: "I came to you because I was a little worried. I think your work is good, but you package it in sacks. This is very serious. I want to tell you." Yes, it is impossible to just put the stones on the exhibition stand like this. It is not allowed and unsightly, and it will be very detrimental to the next step of judging the work. How did you consider this?"

Xing Yi said: "We just looked at the booth, and we know we can't just put it up like this. Thanks to the teacher for reminding us, we will find someone to process a base when we get back."

The judges looked suspicious: "Go back and find someone to process a base? Do you have anyone there who can do this kind of craftsmanship?"