194: Trading Melo Pearls

Zheng Tie interrupted his Big Sister, complaining, "Is my marble really that valuable? I have a lot more back home!"

"You shut your mouth! What nonsense are you spouting!"

Zheng Jin glared, then looked at Chen Lanxin and understood, "It seems Lanxin hasn't mentioned this to him."

"It's that Coconut Shell Snail you found while foraging on the beach last time and brought home."

"Later, a pearl was found inside it, called a melo pearl, and it's very valuable."

Zheng Jin explained to her younger brother.

Zheng Tie finally understood; it was the large sea snail, called a Coconut Shell Snail, that he and Chen Lanxin found together during their last beach foraging trip.

At the time, he was even planning to sell it, thinking it could fetch a few hundred yuan, but then he saw Yang Qi keep his, so he didn't sell his either.

He never expected it to actually contain a melo pearl! He really didn't expect it to be so valuable!

"Later, Zhang Jun's mother found out about this melo pearl. She wanted to buy it at a high price, but since you weren't here, she said to contact her when you returned."

"I've been to a few jewelry stores these past few days, and someone offered 2.1 million yuan."

"I want to ask you, what if Zhang Jun's mother can't match that price?"

Zheng Jin asked.

Zheng Tie looked at Chen Lanxin, who smiled without speaking.

He scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said, "As long as Zhang Jun's mother wants it, even if she offers 1.5 million yuan, let her have it!"

"After all, Zhang Jun has helped Xiao Qi so much, and we can consider it repaying some of that favor."

"Big Sister, Lanxin, what do you two think?"

Chen Lanxin nodded and said,

"I'll listen to you. Your decision is fine!"

Zheng Jin thought for a moment. If Zhang Jun's mother really offered less, she would tell her son to compensate his Uncle a bit!

She couldn't really let her Uncle bear the burden of repaying this favor!

However, Chen Lanxin was a really good girl; tight-lipped and not greedy. It seemed they were truly in love.

Perhaps it was because they were together that they received this great fortune. She liked Chen Lanxin more and more.

"Alright, I'll call her now."

With that, Zheng Jin took out her phone and started dialing.

Zheng Tie and Chen Lanxin also turned and went out to help clean the fish baskets.

Chen Lanying, who was also cleaning fish baskets, complained that they almost didn't sell all the seafood today.

After the fishing season opened, more and more fishermen went out to sea, and there were also more stalls selling seafood.

It was fortunate that they sold their goods a little cheaper than others; otherwise, it would have been even worse.

Luckily, a group of tourists came and bought a lot. In the end, they practically gave away the rest, selling them cheaply to a fast-food restaurant.

On the way back, they met Bai Dazheng's wife. She had taken her Little Squid to sell at the entrance of a high-end residential area in the The City and had already sold out, and at a higher price too.

They also wanted to go to the The City, to the entrances of residential areas or wet markets, to sell in the future.

However, neither of them could drive, and unlike Bai Dazheng's wife, who didn't have much seafood and could just ride an electric scooter there.

"Oh, right, doesn't Lanxin know how to drive? In the future, we can ask her to drive us there to sell! I'll discuss this with Sister Zheng later to see if it's possible."

Chen Lanying thought of it when she saw her younger sister.

However, she didn't dare to make the decision alone; it would be better to find time to discuss it.

Soon, the group finished cleaning the fish baskets and stacked them in the corner by the large fish tank.

Zheng Jin came out into the yard and mentioned that Zhang Jun's mother would be coming soon, and they should wait for her at home.

So, the Bai family all went to the new house to look around again. After all, it was their first villa, and when Bai Dahai saw it in the afternoon, he couldn't wait to move in.

Bai Xue was called over by Zheng Jin.

"Xiao Xue, you stay! When Zhang Jun's mother comes, as Yang Qi's girlfriend, you should be here to keep her company."

"Alright, Auntie!"

Bai Xue felt a little shy, but she was also secretly delighted.

Zheng Tie and Chen Lanxin definitely had to stay; they were the sellers.

"Oh, right, you haven't seen this melo pearl yourself yet. Come in! You two can admire it properly."

In the living room, Zheng Tie and Yang Limin, who hadn't seen the melo pearl before, were also deeply impressed by the pearl.

It was too beautiful!

For a moment, Zheng Tie even had the thought of not selling it. He wanted to keep it for Chen Lanxin to wear.

However, that thought vanished in an instant, because he knew that only by selling this melo pearl could he provide Chen Lanxin with a better life.

Chen Lanxin seemed to sense something, smiled at Zheng Tie, and squeezed his hand.

Soon, some sounds came from outside the main gate; guests must have arrived.

Everyone quickly went out to greet them.

Indeed, it was Zhang Jun's parents, accompanied by an elder, followed by the manager and someone who looked like a driver.

After introductions, Yang Limin quickly ushered everyone into the living room.

Bai Xue quickly made tea for everyone.

Later, Zhang Ma took Bai Xue's small hand, and they sat together on the sofa, chatting.

The elder they brought was a gem appraiser. At this moment, he was wearing glasses and using a magnifying glass to carefully examine the melo pearl.

One reason was to verify the pearl's authenticity, but the main reason was for pricing.

It was better to complete this matter in person.

It wasn't entirely about fearing that they would swap it out for a fake.

The main reason for bringing a professional was that after the appraisal was complete, an appraisal certificate had to be issued, and incidentally, to witness the origin of this melo pearl.

"This melo pearl is genuine, and its shape and pattern are quite perfect. The only drawback is that its size is a bit small; otherwise, it would truly be priceless."

"The melo pearl that weighed over 100 grams and fetched an exorbitant price back then was due to many factors."

"My valuation for this melo pearl is between 1.8 million and 2.38 million yuan. Of course, if it were put up for auction, it might exceed this price."

"However, the auction house's commission and taxes would also be a very large expense."

"This is my valuation and some suggestions. You two parties can discuss the specifics!"

The elder stood up and walked outside. Chairman Zhang and Yang Limin rose to accompany him, and the group began looking at the large fish tank in the yard.

The living room was quiet for half a minute before Zhang Ma spoke, saying,

"Mr. Zheng, I really like this melo pearl of yours. Let me make an offer first, and if it's not suitable, we can discuss it further."

Zheng Tie nodded without speaking.

"2.48 million yuan, what do you think?"

Zhang Ma continued.

"Or, I could give you a house here, valued at 1.2 million yuan, and the rest in cash. How does that sound?"

Everyone remained silent, all looking at Zheng Tie, awaiting his reply.

Zheng Tie was actually a bit stunned at this moment. What was happening? Was he suddenly going to be so rich?

He thought for a moment before speaking, saying,

"Actually, you don't need to give so much money. I had already told my sister."

"Given the relationship between Zhang Jun and Yang Qi, as long as you offered 1.6 million yuan, I would sell it to you."

"Your offer is so high all of a sudden that it makes me a little embarrassed."