Reborn As Super Heiress

Capítulo 1350: Chapter 1345: The Three No-Deals

Sakai Ichiro cut the whole rough stone into four faces, leaving the section with the most potential for green, featuring the python pattern, until last. When he made the final cut, it was still a barren white.

Sakai Ichiro’s complexion turned ashen, and he looked as if he was bewitched, murmuring in disbelief while staring at the rough stone in his hand:

“Impossible, there’s the Pine Flower Python Belt; how could this rough stone fail?”

Without another word, he pushed the rough stone towards the grinding wheel and sliced it in half.

Yet, even then, the rough stone did not yield the green he anticipated.

Thoroughly disheartened, Sakai Ichiro glared at the rough stone for a long time before suddenly shouting angrily at Li Jun:

“You must have tampered with it, otherwise why is it that with the same rough stone features—both having the pine flower python pattern—you manage to cut out high jade while mine has no green at all?”

Sakai Ichiro was clearly trying to play straight, but Li Jun frowned, ignoring the rough stone in his hand, ready to argue with Sakai Ichiro.

Not to mention Su Qingqing, even Huo Sining couldn’t stand Sakai Ichiro’s words anymore, she laughed and said:

“Even with the same features, different types of rough stones can yield different results, especially since the rough stones you two selected are from different locations, and the types of python-patterned pine flowers vary.”

“Mr. Sakai, not all python-patterned pine flowers can produce profitable cuts; for instance, moldy pine flower might contain moss eating the green, and speckled pine flower might lead to disappointment, these pine flowers are signs of a failing gamble. Pine flower is truly difficult to master and requires keen judgment and experience for recognition.”

Huo Sining explained out of goodwill, but Sakai Ichiro was not grateful, casting a bloodthirsty red glance at Huo Sining.

Seeing Sakai Ichiro’s abnormal expression, Gu Xu beside him couldn’t help but squint slightly, his eagle eyes flickering with a sinister light.

“Hmph, all in for the gamble but can’t accept a loss, truly a disgrace to Japan!” Su Qingqing remarked pointedly without reservation.

The jadeite was finally expertly wiped clean by Li Jun, revealing the ice-type Huangyang Green under the clear light, emanating a charming green glow.

Watanabe Okamoto and the other three’s faces were unpleasant, and Su Qingqing’s earlier remark was like a slap across their faces, causing the oriental quartet’s faces to flush red.

They had indeed extended the challenge first, and accepting a loss would display their grace, but Sakai Ichiro’s accusation that Li Jun tampered was evidently just playing dirty.

This rough stone was Sakai Ichiro’s own choice; there was no cheating, nor did he clean the stone himself. Playing dirty now just makes him hit his own face.

“Mr. Li, we lost, and hope to have the opportunity to come to your manor again to purchase rough stones.”

Despite being a director at Hattori Corporation, Watanabe Okamoto’s status compared to Li Group is insignificant. Being in New York, on Li Jun’s turf, even if Watanabe Okamoto wouldn’t dare act too presumptuous, the betting game had come this far, holding on any longer was pointless; so, Watanabe Okamoto decided to lower his head and soften the situation to move past it.

Unfortunately, he might have thought it well, but Li Jun wasn’t planning on giving the Watanabe family any face.

Li Jun handed the jadeite to Mr. Huang beside him, washed his hands clean with clear water, and leisurely said:

“Mr. Watanabe, my sister might not have informed you that our Li Family has been rooted in America for so many years, adhering to three ‘don’ts’.”

Three ‘don’ts’? Watanabe Okamoto looked puzzledly at Li Jun, unsure of what he meant by these words.

“Don’t engage in illegal business, don’t partake in unethical business.”

Li Jun paused here, then looked at Watanabe Okamoto with a faint smile, saying: “And most importantly, don’t do business with easterners.”

Watanabe Okamoto’s face turned dark: “Is Young Director Li joking? I heard from your sister that your group has a major business to cooperate with our corporation, and this is just for fun? Mind you, our Watanabe Group is not easily bullied, we can take legal action against you for this!”

Li Jun shook his head with a mocking laugh: “Sue? Are you sure that’ll work? Additionally, I must clarify one point; currently, the Li Group is under my command, any business dealings were made by my sister, and they don’t concern me much. I’ve almost forgotten to mention that my sister is soon to marry the Second Young Master Xiang of Ao City, if you want to discuss business with her, you’d best consult her husband first.”

Li Jun’s words plainly indicate that once Li Yu marries the Young Master Xiang, she will become the second lady of the Xiang family, and the Li family will no longer hold significant ties.

At that time, Li Group’s affairs wouldn’t allow Li Yu to meddle, so even if Li Yu agreed to any terms with Watanabe Group, if it isn’t approved by Li Jun, the current head of the family, it counts for nothing.

Watanabe Okamoto isn’t a fool, though stunned upon hearing this, he quickly caught on, his face drastically changing.

He had orally agreed to a deal with Li Yu earlier, believing that as the heiress of the Li Group, Li Yu couldn’t possibly deceive him, hence he trusted in the cooperation spoken of by Li Yu. Yet, he never anticipated such an unexpected turn of events.

Watanabe Okamoto signaled subtly to Watanabe Yasu at his side, seeing Watanabe Yasu shake his head, his tense expression relaxed slightly.

Huo Sining wasn’t entirely clear about Li family’s specific circumstances, but from Li Jun and Li Yu’s relationship, it seemed the sibling interaction wasn’t very harmonious.

This puzzled Huo Sining greatly, for typically, siblings don’t hold overnight grudges unless there’s an unresolved conflict between them.

Nonetheless, Huo Sining, initially due to Xing Jiaojiao’s relations, hadn’t favored Li Yu much, but today, meeting Young Director Li improved her perception of Li Jun considerably.

Especially since Li Jun repeatedly defended her in front of the Orientals and maintained his principles, leading Huo Sining to completely reconsider the Li Family in America.

He adhered to ancestral teachings, not breaching ethics or conscience; while Li Jun exuded a strong business acumen, he appeared not to be a malevolent person.

This betting game concluded, and Li Jun decided not to pursue it further; meanwhile, Mr. Huang and the Li Family Manor’s steward promptly took back the three rough stones chosen by the Watanabe team back to storage without a word.

Watching the rough stones being recollected by Li Jun, a thick reluctance flashed through Sakai Ichiro’s eyes, but due to the Li family’s status, despite his dissatisfaction, he dared not utter arrogantly.

The four Orientals didn’t leave despite losing the wager; they opted to stand aside and wait.