Chapter 172 First-Class Gems



While still on the road, Liu Yong received a message from Bawang, stating that he had already arrived at the warehouse and had put all the items he wanted inside. 

Liu Yong replied with gratitude and said he would be at the warehouse in around twenty minutes.

Upon reaching the warehouse, Liu Yong's car swiftly entered, and the warehouse door was quickly closed. As he laid his eyes on the pile of rough diamonds, he realised that he had previously only seen them from a third-party perspective, and 

now they appeared to be much more accurate and fascinating.

There were at least thousands of rough diamonds, both big and small, and a quick visual inspection suggested they exceeded 300,000 carats. 

Liu Yong was in awe and couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my God!" as he noticed that these rough diamonds had high clarity, some even coloured diamonds.

He realised that he had made a fortune, but Liu Yong's happiness knew no bounds. 

He opened the trunk of his vehicle and took out a plastic box, meticulously placing each rough diamond on the warehouse floor inside it.

Soon enough, several plastic boxes were filled with rough diamonds, with each package almost complete. Liu Yong's rough estimate suggested that the total number of rough diamonds may not exceed 300,000 carats but could be close to 400,000, amounting to more than five thousand rough diamonds.

After filling the plastic boxes, Liu Yong closed the trunk door and left the warehouse with satisfaction and accomplishment.

The next day arrived, and Qian Feihai showed up at the meeting place bright and early, accompanied by Zhou Hongliang and Bao Zhengde, a senior executive from his company. 

They were all brimming with anticipation for what the day would bring.

The previous day, Liu Yong had displayed dozens of massive rough diamonds to them, but he had mentioned that there were more. Qian Feihai was so enthralled with the idea of seeing more diamonds that he could hardly sleep and suffered from insomnia.

Losing his eyes on even more precious stones was too exciting to resist.

When Liu Yong arrived, the two men greeted each other warmly and exchanged pleasantries. Qian Feihai introduced Bao Zhengde to Liu Yong before expressing his eagerness to see the rest of the rough diamonds. 

Liu Yong chuckled heartily and led them to a large meeting room where several plastic boxes were laid on a big table.

Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun were already in the room, and Chen Hu stood at the door sternly, indicating that no one else was allowed to enter. 

Both Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun were curious about the meeting and asked each other if they had any idea what it was about. However, neither had any information, as Liu Yong had yet to provide any details.

A short while later, Liu Yong arrived with Qian Feihai and his two companions, laughing and talking as they entered the room. 

Feihai was so enraptured with the sight of the plastic boxes that he barely acknowledged the presence of Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun. He couldn't wait to see the diamonds hidden inside the boxes.

Liu Yong took the opportunity to introduce Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun to Qian Feihai before proceeding with the meeting. After exchanging polite greetings, they began to get down to business. 

Everyone was excited to see what the conference would bring and was eager to discover the treasures inside the plastic boxes.

Liu Yong stood at the head of the conference table, a box of rough diamonds in front of him. 

He had a severe expression as he carefully opened the box, revealing the sparkling gems inside. 

The diamonds were all shapes and sizes, and their rough exteriors gave little indication of the beauty within them.

Qian Feihai, Bao Zhengde, and Zhou Hongliang were all experts in the jewellery industry, and they could barely contain their excitement at the sight of the diamonds. 

Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun, who had accompanied Liu Yong to the meeting, were laymen when it came to diamonds, but even they were amazed by the sight before them.

As Liu Yong took out the diamonds individually, he placed them carefully on the table, arranging them neatly in rows. Qian Feihai's eyes lit up as he gazed at the gems, eager to get a closer look. Bao Zhengde and Zhou Hongliang exchanged glances, both in awe of what they saw.

The diamonds were of various sizes, some as small as a pebble and others as large as a fist. They ranged in colour from colourless and transparent to pink, blood red, yellow, and purple.

The table was almost completely covered with rough diamonds, their surfaces reflecting the light that shone down on them.

Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun watched as Liu Yong instructed them to help him arrange the diamonds on the table. As they picked up the gems individually, they couldn't help but marvel at their beauty. 

The diamonds were nothing they had ever seen, and they felt privileged to be in the same room.

Qian Feihai took out his professional tools and appraised the diamonds individually, with Bao Zhengde and Zhou Hongliang doing the same. Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun watched in fascination as the experts examined the diamonds, taking note of their size, shape, and colour.

As the morning wore on, the excitement in the room was palpable. Liu Yong watched as the experts worked. His expression calms and collects. 

Meanwhile, Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun couldn't contain their excitement as they watched the diamonds being appraised. They had never seen anything like it before and felt like they were witnessing something exceptional.

After several hours of examination, Qian Feihai finally spoke up.

"Mr. Liu," he said, "these diamonds are absolutely stunning. Each one is almost flawless, and they are all first-class gemstones."

Liu Yong nodded, his expression unreadable. "Thank you," he said.

Qian Feihai continued to appraise the diamonds, his eyes shining excitedly. 

As he finished his examination, Liu Yong turned to him and said, 

"The main diamonds that my wedding jewellery is missing. You can choose a few from these."

Qian Feihai's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious?" he asked.

Liu Yong nodded. "I am. Consider it a gift from me to you."

Qian Feihai couldn't believe his luck. He looked around at the diamonds on the table, all of them beautiful and valuable. 

"Thank you," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

The room fell silent once more as the experts continued their examination of the diamonds. 

Qiu Yang and Hu Shijun watched in fascination, feeling privileged to be at such a critical moment. As they gazed at the diamonds, they knew they would never forget this day.

Qian Feihai carefully selected a rough pink diamond weighing over 20 carats, which would be transformed into the centrepiece of a luxurious wedding necklace. 

The diamond's raw beauty was undeniable, and Qian Feihai couldn't wait to see how it would sparkle once it was cut and polished.

As he continued browsing the selection, his eyes caught another impressive diamond, a deep red gemstone weighing roughly 20 carats. This one would be perfect for the wedding ring, he thought to himself. Alongside these two, he selected several other diamonds of varying sizes, ranging from a dozen to over 30 carats.

Once Qian Feihai finished selecting the diamonds, they were carefully packed one by one into an exquisite jewellery box. 

Qian Feihai turned to Mr Liu hopefully and inquired, "Our company has been searching for high-end diamonds like these. Would it be possible to purchase these rough diamonds from you?"

Mr Liu replied with a warm smile, "Of course, these diamonds are available for purchase."

Qian Feihai felt overjoyed upon hearing Mr Liu's response but also felt the weight of the responsibility that came with this purchase. 

With so many high-end rough diamonds in front of him, he knew he couldn't buy them all at once. He couldn't afford to purchase even a third of them with his funds.

Despite the pressure, Qian Feihai felt a sense of happiness and excitement. The opportunity to choose from such a wide selection of high-quality diamonds was a rare privilege. 

He turned to Mr Liu and asked, "May I select a few of these diamonds?"

Mr Liu waved his hand in agreement and said, "No problem. You can choose whichever you like, but the price must be the market price. I won't accept anything less."

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