The most cattle cottage in the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 555
Director Ma, who set up Ruili’s bureau, is getting better and better. Since Gao Jiu and others came to Ruili, conflicts between ethnic groups have decreased, social security has improved, and the entire social environment has greatly improved. .

Developing business in Ruili has great advantages. Ruili is an important node on the Burma Highway, and the waterway transportation is also very developed.

Gao Jiu and Mr. Long San's material company, warehouse, construction company, and research institute brought a large number of outsiders to Ruili, making Ruili lively.

They brought huge consumption and attracted many businessmen from other places. Ruili's economy soon reached a new level.

What makes Director Ma even more happy is that Gao Jiu not only understands military affairs, but also understands economics.He funded the construction of a large comprehensive market, attracting business at a very favorable price, which attracted a large number of merchants. The market was very prosperous and brought a lot of tax revenue to Ruili.

Of course, this is also a major achievement, which made him commended by the Yunnan government.As the bureau chief, his wallet is bulging, his face is also gained, and his future is bright.

Now Director Ma's main job is to take good care of Gao Jiu, a rich man, and hold tight to Mr. Long San's thigh. Basically, he doesn't have to worry about other things, and his life is carefree and enjoyable.

On this day, Director Ma walked around the market with his hands behind his back.He walked past the farmer's market, and in front of it was the emerald market. He often came here because there were gambling stones that attracted him very much.

Stone gambling is a unique and unique way of trading high-grade jadeite rough along the Yunnan-Myanmar border. The most profitable, most tempting, but also the most risky in jade trading is stone gambling.

The so-called "one knife is poor, one knife is rich", there is a jargon in the jewelry industry: gambling on stones is like gambling on life.If you win the bet, you will earn ten times and a hundred times, and you will become rich overnight; if you lose the bet, you will lose everything.Compared with stone gambling transactions, risky transactions such as stocks and real estate are tender and pale in comparison.

Gambling stone or gambling goods means that when the jadeite is mined, it is wrapped with a layer of weathered skin, and it is impossible to know whether it is good or bad. The quality of the jade can only be known after cutting.

When he came to the jade market, Director Ma saw Gao Jiu, Long Guobi and others, so he hurried forward and said hello to them.

In front of a jade stall, a Burmese businessman was selling wool. Seeing Gao Jiu and others, he said enthusiastically: "Bosses, you seem to have discerning eyes. My batch of raw stone wool is all selected. It came out, and there are many high-quality treasures inside, do you want to try your luck?"

As for how to gamble with stones, Gao Jiu only knew a little bit of superficial knowledge. He tentatively and carefully observed the woolen materials, but he couldn't see any tricks.

Just when Gao Jiu was about to give up, the emerald merchant said to Long Guobi: "Madam, you are really beautiful, and you must be lucky. Let your husband choose a piece for you, and you will be able to cut out the best emerald. When the time comes Putting a necklace on you will make you more radiant and beautiful."

Long Guobi was called his wife by the jade merchant, so she couldn't help being a little shy and embarrassed.She said: "Don't talk nonsense, this is my ninth brother."

The businessman was very clever, and he could tell from Long Guobi's demeanor that she probably cared about this Ninth Brother very much.

So he said: "Ninth brother is cousin. Cousin and cousin belong to the same family. In the future, we will definitely be able to get closer. Even if it is just a cousin, it is right to buy some jade for such a beautiful cousin."

Gao Jiu was a little embarrassed by the words. It seems that if he didn't play stone betting, he would really be looked down upon.He said to Long Guobi: "Sister, come and try your luck!"

In order to avoid Long Guobi's embarrassment, he said to Wang Zhankui, Ning Wen, and Ning Wu who were following him: "You all also pick a few pieces to try your luck."

At this time, he saw Director Ma again and said, "Director Ma, you can pick a few dollars too."

Everyone knew that Gao Jiu was generous. Since he said that, it was obvious that he had paid for it.Everyone was very happy, and they picked the raw stone wool that they looked pleasing to the eye.

This jade merchant has a big business, and he has a person who is responsible for cutting the raw stones. Gao Jiu and others cut up all the rough stones on the spot, but only a few pieces of ordinary jadeite were cut out, and they were spent. The money is basically a waste of money.

Seeing this situation, Director Ma was worried that Gao Jiu and Long Guobi would lose face, so he reprimanded the jade merchant, saying, "You have bad intentions, and the raw stones you recommend are all fake, I will punish you. "

The businessman made a lot of money and was proud of himself. When he saw Director Ma scolding himself, he was really a little scared at the beginning.But seeing the demeanor of Gao Jiu and Long Guobi, he felt that they shouldn't be that kind of narrow-minded people.

So, he said to Gao Jiu and Long Guobi: "Young master, this lady, it's not that you have bad eyesight. You are just playing casually, and you don't take it seriously. Spending money is just for fun. You don't care about such small things."

Speaking of this, he murmured in a low voice, and said: "All the nobles have seen it, and I am operating legitimately. You picked the rough stone yourself, and I didn't force you, did I?"

His vision was really right, Gao Jiu and Long Guobi didn't take this matter seriously at all.Although the stone bet failed, he didn't feel any loss in face.

Gao Jiu said to Director Ma: "Forget it, Director Ma, the business they run is also legal. Our vision is indeed bad, and there is nothing to say, so don't worry about it."

The crowd continued to move forward.

After returning to the residence, Ning Wu was a little unconvinced, he said: "Jiuye, why didn't you choose today? I believe that with your vision, you can definitely pick a good jadeite."

Gao Jiu said with a smile: "I'm really not good at this, if I choose it myself, I'm afraid it will be the same result as you."

In Long Guobi's eyes, Gao Jiu is omnipotent. She said, "Brother Jiu, they say your eyes are different from ordinary people's. You can see through the walls, so you should also be able to see the emeralds in the rough stone." !"

Gao Jiu really doesn't have this ability, he can indeed see through the objects behind the wall, but the premise must be heat, not only that, he can only see a rough shape.The rough wool is so cold that he really can't see through it.

He shook his head and said, "Sister, don't listen to their nonsense, it's just spreading rumors and it's used by everyone to scare devils."

Ning Wu was not convinced, he said: "Master Jiu, I believe you will do it."

Long Guobi also said: "Yes, Brother Nine, I also think that this matter will definitely not trouble you."

Gao Jiu didn't take this matter seriously, but when he heard what they said, he suddenly wanted to save face for these guys.

He picked up some cut raw stone wool, looked at the emeralds inside, and then at the stones wrapped outside, suddenly his eyes lit up.

He said, "Go get a kettle of hot water and a big bowl."

"Hey, Lord Jiu, come here now." Hearing this, Ning Wu knew that Gao Jiu had something to do, and he hurried to get the things.

Gao Jiu took the thermos bottle from Ning Wu's hand, filled the bowl with water, and then put a cut piece of raw stone wool into the water.

After a while, Gao Jiu took out a stone from the water, put it in front of his eyes and observed it carefully.Looking at it this way, I really saw a slight difference.

There is a slight difference between the thermal conductivity of jadeite and the outer stone skin, Gao Jiu's eyes can tell the difference.

After making such a discovery, Gao Jiu asked people to bring jadeites of different grades, heated them in water, carefully identified the differences between them, and remembered them in his mind.

He suddenly became interested, and said with a smile: "After we finish our lunch, we will go to gamble on stones."

Not long after, everyone came to the stall of the merchant who sold raw stone wool.

The businessman was very happy to see Gao Jiu and the others coming again. He just likes people like this who are stupid and have a lot of money.

He guessed that these guys must be unconvinced and want to try their luck again.He likes such unconvinced people, as long as they have money, he is willing to accompany them.

He said with a smile all over his face: "Oh, gentlemen, you are here to take care of the villain's business again. I believe you will be lucky this time."

Gao Jiu and the others didn't bring hot water because they didn't need it.At this time, it was noon, the sky was clear, the sun was very strong, and the sun shone on the pile of raw stone wool, which was a bit hot to the touch.

Seeing Gao Jiu reach out to touch the raw stone wool, the jade merchant said kindly: "I have a bucket here, I can wash the dust on it, and cool down by the way."

Gao Jiu ignored him, took a piece of raw stone wool, put it into a black cloth pocket, held the pocket with his hand, moved close to his eyes, and observed carefully.

When the jade merchant saw Gao Jiu's performance, he found it very ridiculous.Those people who gambled on stones were unconvinced. They each summed up a set of experience and used various means, hoping to get a big bargain.A raw melon egg like Gao Jiu probably had the same idea.

Gao Jiu picked a lot of rough rough stones, and finally kept three pieces, and paid for them to cut them up on the spot.

After the first rough stone was cut, the position of the cut was not right, and nothing was cut out. Gao Jiu asked him to make a second cut.

After the second cut, when they opened it, everyone couldn't help but exclaimed, it turned out to be crystal clear violets inside.

When the boss saw that Gao Jiu had obtained such a high-grade jadeite, his eyes were a little straightened.

The second piece is imperial green, and the boss's heart began to tug together.

When the third piece of raw stone was cut open, it turned out to be a rare dragon stone inside, and the jade merchant was so distressed that he was about to pass out.

Long Guobi and the others were very happy. Seeing the embarrassment of the boss, they couldn't help laughing.

The boss was in a very sad mood. When he saw Gao Jiu's eyes looking at the pile of raw stone wool again, he hurriedly said: "Boss, you are a master! Your eyes are like torches, and you can't hide anything from you." s eyes.

Last time it was a small mistake. The small one is willing to refund the money you paid for the rough stones, and ask the boss to let the villain out. "

Gao Jiu didn't really care about him, nor did he want to make things difficult for him.He smiled and said, "No need! Last time, even if we bought a lesson, it should be. You can continue to do your business."

After speaking, he left with everyone.Only then did the jade merchant realize that he was sweating profusely. He hurriedly took out a handkerchief and wiped it vigorously.

Gao Jiu's supernatural powers satisfied Long Guobi's imagination. Looking at Gao Jiu, his wonderful eyes couldn't help but discharge.

Gao Jiu has started to pay attention now, trying not to have too much contact with other women.He pretended not to see the lightning from Long Guobi, and gave the three rough stones to her, Ning Wen, and Ning Wu respectively.

The next afternoon, Long Guobi went out for a trip, and when she came back, she stood straight in front of Gao Jiu, with her chest raised high.Gao Jiu looked at the eldest lady in surprise, not understanding what she was going to do.

Holding the necklace around her neck with her hand, Long Guobi said, "Ninth Brother, this is the piece of jade you gave me. I've made it into a necklace. Do you think it looks good?"

As he spoke, he straightened his full chest vigorously.

Gao Jiu looked at it, and said with a smile, "Very good! You have a good eye, and the style you chose looks very good."

After finishing speaking, he turned his gaze to the side, stopped continuing this topic, and talked about military training with Wang Zhankui.

Long Guobi was a little disappointed, stayed for a while, and left sullenly.

The reason why Long Guobi has been in Ruili is because she no longer goes to school.Due to the war, these third- and fourth-grade students can graduate early, and the school will issue them graduation certificates.Long Guobi volunteered and came to the trading company to serve as the administrative secretary.

Long Guobi left Gao Jiu's room, and came to the office of Young Master Long San listlessly.

The Third Young Master Long saw her unhappy appearance and didn't know why, so he asked, "Little sister! What's wrong with you, who provoked you?"

Long Guobi said angrily: "I hate it, I hate it to death."

Long Yingyuan was a little puzzled, he wanted to make her happy, saw the necklace on her neck, and said: "This necklace is so beautiful, little girl, you really have a good eye!"

Mentioning this necklace made Long Guobi even more unhappy.She reached out and grabbed the necklace, wanting to tear it off.But when he remembered that this jade was given by Gao Jiu, he felt a little bit reluctant.She ignored Long Yingyuan and returned to her office sullenly.

Long Yingyuan was puzzled, he shook his head, and then continued to look at the accounts in his hand.

Suddenly, an air raid siren sounded outside, people on the street fled in all directions, and Ruili was in a mess.

"Boom, boom, boom." There was an explosion in the city.

Ruili City was attacked by the Japanese army and suffered great damage.

The target of the Japanese bombing was directly on the Yunnan-Burma Highway. This was the first time Ruili City encountered an air raid. People were unprepared and suffered heavy losses. 87 people were killed and injured, and more than 200 houses were destroyed. Even the research institute was also destroyed. A bomb was set off, blowing up a house, killing an engineer and two college students who had just arrived at the institute.

This made Gao Jiu anxious.

(End of this chapter)