eurekapd Chapter 50 Good things aren't all for you.
Chapter 50 Good things aren't all for you.
Now he wants to use this method to attract people to the jade market.
Dangdangdang——
As the gong rang out, the miners, following Zhang Dong's instructions, began to spread the word.
"Don't miss out! We're having the latest and most exciting jade gambling show here, featuring a wide variety of jade gambling options. Everyone is welcome to participate."
"Yes, yes, the opportunity to make a fortune is right in front of you, don't miss it."
Meanwhile, the loudspeaker that Zhang Dong had bought was continuously broadcasting propaganda.
This will inevitably attract people from the surrounding area.
"What? Jade gambling? What is that?"
"I knew it, I wanted to come and see too."
Zhang Dong's antics even attracted the attention of the owners of other shops in the vicinity. Everyone stared wide-eyed, wondering what this young man who had just rented the storefront was up to.
Seeing so many people arrive at once, Zhang Dong smiled.
The main ways to gamble on jade stones include the following:
"Blurred material" (or "blurred packaging"): This type of material is characterized by its low price. The price of the raw stone is usually calculated by the kilogram, and of course, the price ranges from tens to hundreds of yuan.
"Mengbao" material is usually selected from the stones left over from the pit. It has no outstanding features or looks worthless. It is characterized by a very high degree of gambling, with nine out of ten bets resulting in a loss.
While it's possible to cut out good material, the chances are extremely low.
The second type of gambling is called "full-scale gambling": also known as jadeite gambling.
This refers to the fact that when a jadeite rough stone is mined, it is covered by a layer of weathered skin. Players can guess what's inside by observing the skin, cracks, and other external features.
Gambling on rough stones carries a higher risk because the quality inside the stone cannot be fully determined, relying mainly on eyesight, experience, and luck.
The third type of play is called "windowed material": This type of play usually selects some materials that look better and cuts a small window in a certain part so that players can see part of the material inside.
The risk of getting a piece of material with a window cut is relatively low because players can see part of the material, but there is still some risk involved.
Seeing that his method was effective, Zhang Dong immediately had an idea: to give away all his high-quality jade stones at a great discount.
Of course, this discount can only be obtained by participating in the jade gambling show.
He plans to treat all these high-quality jade stones as scraps and use a "blurred material" approach to let everyone have a go at it.
Zhang Dong firmly believes that with his first wave of generous discounts, he will definitely make a name for himself, and then Wang Jianguo will be unable to suppress him at all.
Seeing so many people gathered around, some were already eagerly asking what "gambling on stones" meant.
After Zhang Dong smiled, he pointed to a series of jade stones displayed next to him and began to explain their properties.
"See these? These are all high-quality jade stones, mined from our jade mine. If you want to buy them, we will sell them to you by weight."
"What, you're selling it to us by weight? How are we supposed to know if there's any jade in it?"
Someone immediately raised this question.
"That's right. If we cut it open and it's just a bunch of rocks with no jade at all, wouldn't we be at a huge loss?"
Seeing that everyone had this question, Zhang Dong smiled faintly.
"The key point is here. The reason I'm here today to gamble on stones is to let you understand how it works."
"If you buy jade from us and it turns out to be worthless, we will refund your money in full."
"What? Such a good thing?"
"What the hell are you guys after?" someone asked on the spot.
Zhang Dong smiled faintly: "What's the rush? Let me finish what I have to say."
"Of course, the good things don't all go to you. If the jade you buy turns out to be jadeite or other expensive jade, we will take a cut, 50% of it."
"What? Your odds are so high, as high as 50%?"
Someone in the crowd cried out in surprise.
However, some people immediately realized the business opportunity in this.
"Doesn't that mean that if someone buys your jade, there's basically zero risk?"
Seeing that the other party had hit the nail on the head, Zhang Dong nodded.
"It seems there are still some sensible people out there. You're right. Our jade mine has just started operating, and this is to open up the market, which is why we've adopted this approach."
"What that gentleman said earlier is very good. By doing it this way, there is no risk for individuals who buy goods; they are simply participating."
As he said this, Zhang Dong smiled and looked at everyone. He knew that by doing this, he would definitely be able to turn the tide.
Of course, Zhang Dong's so-called gambling on stones has undergone significant changes compared to later generations.
After all, to open up the market and break through Wang Jianguo's suppression, extraordinary measures must be taken.
What he is doing right now is using extraordinary measures.
"Oh my god, really?"
"If we pay to buy your ore, and then you actually find expensive jade inside, what if you refuse to acknowledge the deal?"
Upon hearing this concern, others quickly realized the same thing.
"That's right, money can be a powerful motivator. Once you find an expensive piece of jade, who knows if you'll try to cheat us?"
Seeing everyone's concerns, Zhang Dong smiled faintly.
"Rest assured, we will sign a formal contract with you, the buyers."
"What, we need to sign a contract?"
Zhang Dong smiled and said, "Of course we'll sign a contract. This is to dispel your doubts. Otherwise, how could you feel comfortable participating?"
"Wow, I didn't expect you guys to be so thoughtful."
Zhang Dong couldn't help but burst into laughter at what the other party said.
He thought to himself, if he hadn't thought things through carefully, would he have been able to thwart Wang Jianguo's underhanded tactics?
That bastard is trying to prevent me from entering the jade market, but my next move will completely break through his defenses.
"That's right. The purpose of getting you involved is to make you money. Although we also want to make that money, we have no choice but to do this in order to open up the market."
Zhang Dong spoke with utmost candor, and those around him nodded in agreement.
"Yes, yes, I think this young man is right. After all, if you have money, who would want others to earn it?"
"But they've already said it openly, so I feel like they might genuinely want us to make money."
"Yes, yes, the most important thing is the back. They made a guarantee, which eliminates our worries. If you want to make money, you might as well give it a try."
Seeing that some people were already getting restless, Zhang Dong seized the opportunity to continue encouraging everyone.
"That's right, a great opportunity to make money is beckoning to everyone. It just depends on whether you have the courage to seize it."
As he spoke, Zhang Dong even made a jumping gesture, which made everyone burst into laughter.