Reasoning Notes

Chapter 474 Reasoning Notes 10: Mermaid Tears (16)
"Mr. Bai, may I ask how much you plan to pay for my Mermaid Tears Necklace?" Cai Dong asked while shaking the red wine in his glass.The light in the private room was dim, and a greedy smile appeared on his face.The face of this kind of businessman is undisguised, as if telling you openly: I am here for money.Just today, he just received a call from this person who claimed to be Bai Chun, and he didn't know where the other party heard that he had mermaid tears in his hand, so he asked him out, presumably because he wanted to buy this priceless sapphire.

And Bai Chun naturally knew what Cai Dong was thinking, so he stopped bargaining and said, "Boss Cai, Mermaid's Tears sold for [-] million U.S. dollars at the Dubai auction half a year ago. So, I am willing to pay [-] million U.S. dollars. buy it."

Wow!It seems that what the earl said is right, someone really wants to buy mermaid tears.Cai Dong was naturally very pleasantly surprised.

But he didn't nod immediately, but said, "Mr. Bai, how did you know that there are mermaid tears here? I don't seem to have disclosed it to the outside world."

"Hehe." Bai Chun laughed twice, "Boss Cai, if you think I'm just an investor, you're making a big mistake. The title on this business card is fake."

"What?! Then who are you?!" Cai Dong was a little surprised, for fear that he would have encountered a bad guy dressed as a shadow monster.He suddenly stood up, and wanted to call Qi Mu and Mi Kaka outside to deal with the impostor, but Bai Chun stopped him.

"Don't be nervous, Boss Cai." There was a smile on the corner of Bai Chun's mouth, "I'm not a bad person. Haven't you heard of the Bai family in Shanghai?"

"The Bai family?" Cai Dong didn't react for a while, he hesitated and said, "You mean, the Bai family?!"

In Shanghai's business world, there is indeed a powerful family named Bai.It is very good, to what extent is it good?It is said that as long as it stomps its feet, many small businesses in Shanghai will tremble.To put it more simply, in the eyes of the Bai family, a rich man like Cai Dong is a fart.No, not even farts!

"Are you really from that Bai family?" Cai Dong couldn't believe it.Although the person in front of him was also surnamed Bai, he might be a fake.

"You don't have to doubt this. Besides, I'm here to buy Mermaid Tears from you. I'm not here to lie to you. If you pay the money and deliver the goods, there's nothing to worry about, right?"

"That's true."

Cai Dong has always only recognized money but not people.Since Bai Chun in front of him wanted to buy his mermaid tears, he didn't bother to care about the other party's origin.

"But before buying, I have a few questions I want to ask you."

"Okay. You ask."

"Where did you get the Mermaid's Tears?" Bai Chun's question came straight to the point, and Cai Dong was a little embarrassed.Because the earl had ordered that it must not be told about it.Therefore, Cai Dong had no choice but to make up a lie: "A friend gave it to me."

"Oh." Bai Chun's tone was full of doubts, but he didn't delve into it. Instead, he continued: "The Mermaid's Tears disappeared in Dubai half a year ago. Its previous owner, Sheikh Mohammad, was beheaded by thieves. The first place. The murderer has not been found yet."

"What? How did that bloody chief die?" Cai Dong choked, feeling panicked.

"The head is in a different place." Bai Chun said, "Didn't you investigate clearly?"

Cai Dong hurriedly shook his head, but shouted in his heart: Damn it!The body and head are different, so the death is too pervasive!
Thinking about it, he licked his lips and asked, "Then...how did that chief get killed?"

"It was Sheikh Muhammad." Bai Chun corrected him, "He was killed at home. I was the one who handled the case."

"Huh? The case you went to handle? Then you are a policeman?" Cai Dong was even more confused about the identity of Bai Chun.

"No. I'm not a policeman." Bai Chun said.

"Then you are a detective?"

"No. I'm not a detective either." Bai Chun said.

He denied both identities.

"So, who are you?"

"Maybe explain it this way. I am a person who is interested in the case. Interpol sometimes asks me for help with difficult problems in the case. And I usually help them solve problems. They usually call me Mr. Bai. Last time Going to Dubai, it was the Dubai police who asked me to deal with the Shadow Stranger, because the Shadow Stranger had issued a warning that he would steal the Mermaid's Tears. In the end, I let him escape."

Cai Dong asked: "Oh. So, what kind of chief was killed by the shadow monster?"

"I don't know. As far as I know, the shadow monsters only steal things and never kill people. This time, there are some exceptions. The Dubai police found the body of Sheikh Mohammed by the swimming pool. The person who called the police was his female companion."

"Oh! I see." Cai Dong felt a little like becoming a famous Detective Conan, and immediately said: "It must be the one who killed the female companion."

"This is naturally suspected by the police. However, after investigation, the female companion was not found to be suspicious. Moreover, the most advanced anti-theft system was installed in Sheikh Mohammed's house, and ordinary thieves could not get close at all. This is why It's the scary thing about Shadowman. It's amazing how it can disappear without a trace under such security."

"Really...that's really powerful..."

After hearing Bai Chun's explanation, Cai Dong couldn't help but feel agitated. He was worried about whether the security system on his floor could stop the shadow monsters.After all, just this evening, the Shadow Stranger appeared.It seems that now he had better get rid of this piece of mermaid tears quickly, so as not to have long nights and dreams.

So, he immediately stared at Bai Chun and said, "Mr. Bai, let's get back to the topic. How much do you plan to pay for my mermaid tears."

Bai Chun stretched out a finger, "[-] million US dollars. This is the same as the price at the last auction."

"No, no, no!" It was rare for Cai Dong to refuse. He shook his head and said, "This price is a bit low."

"Hmm..." This guy is really greedy, and Bai Chun's eyebrows showed a trace of displeasure. He really hates this kind of profiteer who just sits and raises prices.However, he had to be patient and listen to the other party's quotation: "Then what do you mean?"

Cai Dong stretched out two fingers, "Two hundred million dollars."

"What?!" The price has actually doubled, this Cai Dong is really ruthless!Bai Chun doesn't care about money, but he doesn't want to be slaughtered by this profiteer.

"Boss Cai." There was a slight smile on the corner of Bai Chun's mouth: "This is not good. The price has doubled in half a year. Do you think it is China's housing price?"

"Hey. Mr. Bai, business is talking about business. China's housing prices can double in two months, so why can't my mermaid tears work? Right."

"It's not the same. The rise and fall of a commodity mainly depends on its demand. Chinese houses are so expensive, but there are still a large number of people flocking to them, but this Mermaid Tears. I guess not many people can buy it except me. Get up."

Unexpectedly, this Baichun economic theory is quite good, but Cai Dong did not show weakness, "This is not necessarily the case. Just a few days ago, there was a man named Ma Yun who wanted to buy from me. You know who Ma Yun is! He paid [-] million U.S. dollars!"

What about Jack Ma?Bai Chun wanted to laugh, but he held back.This Cai Dong lied is so exaggerated.

"It turns out that Mr. Ma Yun is also interested in this sapphire. There is no other way, so I won't fight with him. I have to reluctantly give up. That's it. Goodbye."

Bai Chun pretended to get up to leave, but this time Cai Dong panicked, and hurriedly got up to keep him: "Hey! Mr. Bai, please stay!"

Bai Chun pretended to be surprised: "What's wrong? Boss Cai. Do you have any other requests?"

Cai Dong sighed and put on a smiling face, "Mr. Bai, you are too impatient. You can bargain for business. Don't rush away, sit down and let's talk slowly."

Bai Chun smiled slightly, as if he had seen through his plot a long time ago, so he sat back to his original seat and said, "Boss Cai, people don't talk dark words, the so-called Ma Yun wants to buy your mermaid tears, it's a lie." Right. If he is really willing to bid [-] million U.S. dollars, he's either out of his mind or demented."

Cai Dong was embarrassed, "Well, I admit it, I lied."

With a clear expression on his face, Bai Chun said calmly: "I have investigated you. Your company is currently having difficulty in cash flow. If you sell this mermaid tear, it will have a great impact on your life .So, don’t hesitate, just accept the price of [-] million US dollars. After passing this village, there will be no such store. You’d better think carefully.”

"Don't think about it." Cai Dong didn't dare to play tricks anymore, for fear that Bai Chun would really walk away, so he hurriedly said, "I'll sell it to you for [-] million US dollars. So let's make a deal now?"

"Of course not." Bai Chun said, "I have to see if your mermaid tears are genuine."

"This is natural. Then, please come to my company tomorrow, and I will let you see it. How about this?"

"Okay. Then let's make a happy decision. I wish us a happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation!"

Bai Chun stretched out his hand and held Cai Dong's hand together.

I can finally get rid of this mermaid tear before the 15th, so I don't have to worry about the shadow monster playing tricks again.The big stone in Cai Dong's heart fell to the ground.But at this moment, the phone in his hand rang.

"I'm sorry, I'll answer the phone first." Cai Dong was a little surprised when he saw that the caller was the Earl, so he walked to a corner to chat.Soon, he turned back again.For some reason, he had a strange smile on his face.

"I'm really sorry, Mr. Bai, it seems that our deal is about to be voided."

"What do you mean?" Bai Chun's expression turned ugly.

(End of this chapter)