He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

After all, the welfare lottery itself clearly states that welfare is about contributing to society, not about society giving you benefits.

Each lottery draw issues at least millions of tickets, and finding the winning combination from such a vast sea of ​​numbers is an incredibly difficult task, even for someone with X-ray vision.

That's completely unrealistic.

Zhang Beixing and Fang Xinwu were of one mind; at that moment, they both thought of the X-ray vision ability.

In fact, Zhang Beixing had longed for this skill for a long time.

After all, public bathhouses are always packed, often resulting in a wasted trip. If only I had X-ray vision, I could tell from afar whether there were any empty seats, how convenient!

As for the women's bathing area next door... cough cough.

but.

The X-ray vision skill is classified as extraordinary in the system, and Zhang Beixing's current merit points are simply not enough to exchange for it.

Hello everyone, my surname is Yang. I used to always think about how to surpass others, so everyone called me…

Don't overthink it!
Zhang Beixing is in the same situation now.

Zhang Beixing turned to look at Fang Xinwu, who was deep in thought.

"You've been in the Golden Triangle for so many years, don't you have any ways to make money?"

"Money is hard to earn, and life is tough—that's a universal truth," Fang Xinwu said irritably. "The most profitable business in the Golden Triangle is the drug trade, but we can't just start selling drugs ourselves to catch them, can we?"

"If we really did that, the organization would execute us first!"

As he was speaking, Fang Xinwu suddenly froze, as if he had remembered something, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Wait a minute, believe it or not, there actually seems to be a way to get rich overnight!"

"Really?" Gao Gang asked warily. "We can't do anything illegal!"

Zhang Beixing, unconcerned with formalities, asked curiously, "Stop keeping me in suspense, what method is it?"

Fang Xinwu took a deep breath and said seriously, "A jade bidding and trading fair will be held in the next few days, right at the border between the Golden Triangle and Myanmar!"

Jade and Gemstone Bidding and Trading Fair – this is the official name.

It also has a more common and easy-to-understand name—the Stone Gambling Conference!
No sooner had Fang Xinwu finished speaking than Gao Gang immediately raised the banner of opposition.

"Isn't that just gambling on jade? No way, I don't agree!"

He said with certainty, "Gambling on stones is not something ordinary people can do. Don't end up losing all your money, even this 500,000 yuan."

"Do you have a better way?" Fang Xinwu asked in return.

Gao Gang said firmly, "This is not a solution at all. Can something that relies on luck be called a solution?"

"Besides, we are soldiers and police officers, not speculators and gamblers. Is it appropriate to use government funds to gamble on jade?"

"Alright, I really have no other choice," Fang Xinwu said with a pout. "Then please ask Captain Gao for an idea."

The two argued back and forth, offering one solution after another, like reciting a tongue twister.

Zhang Beixing remained silent, lost in deep thought.

It must be admitted that Fang Xinwu's suggestion is indeed a direction to take.

There are countless examples of people turning their lives around from humble beginnings through a single jade gambling venture.

Similarly, countless others have lost everything due to gambling on jade.

Although Zhang Beixing has never experienced it firsthand, he has witnessed the allure of jade gambling in many films, television shows, and novels.

Jade gambling is truly a matter of one cut to heaven or one cut to hell!

Upon hearing Fang Xinwu's casual suggestion, Zhang Beixing felt a surge of interest.

He's right. In the Golden Triangle, almost all businesses that offer quick profits are illegal, except for jade gambling, which is legal.

Wanting to get rich overnight and turn 500,000 into 20 million is probably the only way that isn't a solution.

However, Gao Gang's concerns are not unreasonable, as there are many cases of families being ruined and people dying because of gambling on stones.

Opportunity comes with risk, and the risk can be huge, while opportunity is random. Conservatively speaking, it's definitely not wise to risk that 500,000.

But the opportunity to draw out Nuoka is right in front of us, and there is absolutely no way to make Zhang Beixing give it up!
With this in mind, Zhang Beixing immediately communicated with the system in his consciousness.

"System, hehe, can we make a deal? Like, maybe I can buy something on credit..."

Before he could finish speaking, the system immediately and firmly refused in a resolute tone.

It was still the familiar sweet female voice, but this clear and melodious voice was full of aloofness and indifference that kept people at a distance.

"No! Host's request has been rejected! Please continue to accumulate more merit points!"

Zhang Beixing was speechless. Good grief, I hadn't even finished speaking.

I haven't even explained what I want to do with the money on credit, and you've already refused so readily?
System, you'll have no friends if you keep doing this!
While secretly complaining, Zhang Beixing glanced at his merit points.

Although the mission to rescue the witness during the day failed, Zhang Beixing still personally killed several fully armed drug dealers and gradually gained some merit points.

At this point, his merit points had been accumulated back to 1549.

However, the system has not yet triggered the minimum exchange standard for extraordinary skills.

I had previously accumulated over two thousand merit points, but it still didn't trigger.

Therefore, Zhang Beixing speculated that the threshold for exchanging for the extraordinary level would be at least around 3000 merit points.

"Sigh, it seems I'll have to be more careful with my merit points from now on. I'll at least save up a certain amount before triggering the extraordinary level exchange criteria."

Zhang Beixing shook his head helplessly; it seemed he had no choice but to find another way.

Fortunately, the system was not heartless. After noticing Zhang Beixing's predicament, it thoughtfully provided a solution.

"The system has detected that the host is facing difficulties. A friendly reminder: By thoroughly studying high-end books on jade gambling, you can exchange them for master-level jade gambling skills, which is enough to reach the top level of human jade gambling masters!"

Zhang Beixing asked in confusion, "But isn't it said that there are currently no instruments in the world that can detect the internal condition of rough stones?"

"Even if I acquire the skill of jade gambling, what will my success rate be?"

The system replied: "This depends on the host's level of knowledge. Please read on!"

Although he couldn't gain X-ray vision or cheat completely, Zhang Beixing felt much more at ease after hearing the system notification. At least the path of jade gambling was worth a try!
Thinking of this, Zhang Beixing's eyes lit up immediately, and without saying a word, he took off and strode quickly out of the courtyard.

Seeing this, Gao Gang hurriedly called out, "Team Leader Zhang, where are you going so late?"

Zhang Beixing kept walking and waved to the two men with his back to them.

"Don't worry about me, I'm going to the bookstore in town to buy some books on jade gambling. I'm going to stay up all night to cram!"

"Huh? Buying books?"

Gao Gang was taken aback upon hearing this, and exclaimed in surprise, "You're really planning to gamble on jade!"

Zhang Beixing did not respond, because in the blink of an eye he had run far away.

Fang Xinwu smiled smugly, "Two votes to one, it's arranged!"

After saying that, he turned and went to sleep. Gao Gang followed behind, shouting, "Wait a minute, you two! Can't we discuss this carefully before deciding? This is no joke..."

……

The next morning, the sun shone brightly, the sky was a clear blue, and there wasn't a cloud in sight.

Gao Gang, still reluctant, got up early in the morning but still forced himself to drive the two of them to the jade bidding conference.

"Have we arrived yet? It seems so far away. Where exactly is it?"

As Gao Gang drove, he turned to look at Fang Xinwu, who was giving directions beside him.

"We'll be there soon, right there. See that sign? Park your car over there!"

Fang Xinwu pointed to the side of the road ahead, signaling Gao Gang to stop the car.

"Stop giving directions, I understand." Gao Gang responded impatiently and began to park the car and enter the parking area.

Meanwhile, he glanced through the car's rearview mirror at Zhang Beixing, who was sitting in the back seat, engrossed in reading all night without stopping.

Gao Gang was filled with doubt: "Captain Zhang, will this last-minute cramming really work?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Beixing, who was immersed in the vast knowledge in the book, slowly raised his head, neither affirming nor denying.

“There’s no such thing as absolute certainty when it comes to gambling on jade,” Zhang Beixing said calmly. “To select a piece of jade with green color, you not only need excellent eyesight, but also years of accumulated experience and skills. In addition, luck accounts for at least 50% of the result.”

what?
Luck accounts for 50% of the success!

Upon hearing this, Gao Gang felt even more uncertain.

Gao Gang sighed helplessly and rubbed his forehead.

"Do you think it's easy for me to catch a criminal? I don't want to end up with a charge of embezzlement before I even catch the person."

Zhang Beixing grinned. "Don't worry, I have two plans."

“I contacted my father’s company secretary last night. The secretary can handle this small amount of 500,000. We have someone to back us up, so there’s no need to worry.”

Gao Gang finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Zhang Beixing say that he would cover the losses.

"Alright then, whatever you wish."

After parking the car, the three of them got out and looked around curiously.

This open space, used as a parking lot, is filled with a dazzling array of luxury vehicles, including some armored vehicles that have been decommissioned by the militaries of various countries.

Zhang Beixing could tell at a glance that the windows of these luxury cars were all made of bulletproof material.

Although this place is located in northern Myanmar and is not in the chaotic state of the Golden Triangle Special Region, there has never been a riot since the jade bidding conference was held. However, the saying "better safe than sorry" is probably a common problem among all the rich.

This jade bidding conference, held on the edge of the Golden Triangle and at the border of northern Myanmar, has always had a good reputation, and this time it once again attracted a large number of merchants.

Northern Myanmar is one of the countries with the most jadeite mines and the best quality jadeite. The annual jadeite gambling convention held here is always packed with people.

The three walked forward, and Fang Xinwu, wearing sunglasses, joked with a relaxed expression.

"Captain Gao, relax a bit. We're not here to rob you. You're keeping such a tense face, you look more like a terrorist than any of them. Don't get stopped at the door."

Seeing Gao Gang nod stiffly as if it were a professional habit, Fang Xinwu smiled and continued his introduction.

"Although the security situation here is not as good as in China, jade gambling is a very profitable business. So here, not only is it protected by the government in northern Myanmar, but it is also jointly protected by various armed forces inside and outside the country. No one would dare to come and mess with us."

Along the way, Fang Xinwu talked on and on, while Zhang Beixing listened absentmindedly, glancing around curiously at his surroundings.

What he saw in the books was all about the knowledge of jade gambling itself, and there were only scattered fragments of information about jade gambling conventions.

Being there in person now, I couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise.

The venue rented by the organizers was a large open-air warehouse, which will serve as the venue for the trade fair.

At the entrance to the trade fair, a thick red carpet was laid out, and waiters were waiting outside to welcome guests from all sides.

Above the large iron gate, a huge red banner hangs, which reads "The 9th Myanmar Northern Jade Bidding Conference" and "Welcome to visit and observe."

This conference, as always, attracted countless businesspeople from all over the world, creating a bustling and lively atmosphere.

With the invitations Fang Xinwu had obtained, the three of them made their way smoothly and soon entered the conference venue.

Upon entering, the three were slightly taken aback by the grand scale of the jade gambling event.

This conference featured hundreds of raw material merchants, including not only local exhibitors from northern Myanmar, but also from Laos, southern Xinjiang, and even China. The atmosphere was bustling and lively.

Hundreds of exhibitors gathered together, and countless colorful tents sprang up. On the stalls, a dazzling array of various rough stones were displayed on the tables, making it difficult for people to take their eyes off them.

Seeing the bustling atmosphere at each stall, with customers and sellers chatting and asking questions, the group couldn't help but feel excited.

After Zhang Beixing finished reading and thoroughly understood the book in his hand, he closed it and casually tossed it into the backpack behind him.

He looked at the diverse crowd in the hall and took a deep breath.

"System, initiate withdrawal!"

Almost at the same instant, the system emitted a clear and pleasant notification sound.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully withdrawn your winnings and have been awarded the title of Master Jade Gambler!"

As the system notification sounded, the eyesight and experience of countless jade gambling masters vanished into an invisible stream in that instant.

It slowly flowed into the sea, gradually merging into Zhang Beixing's mind, and was quickly digested with the help of the system, rapidly becoming his own.

The system's sweet voice simultaneously announced: "Congratulations, host, for receiving a title bonus. Your success rate in jade gambling can reach 97-99%..."

Upon hearing this notification, Zhang Beixing couldn't help but beam with joy.

Gambling on rough stones is something that even a god couldn't judge.

To date, there is no instrument in the world that can see through rough stones.

With the title's bonus, a success rate of 97% or higher can be considered the world's top level!
Not 100%, but better than 100%.

From this moment on, Zhang Beixing was a master of jade gambling! The jade bidding conference had not yet officially opened, but it was already bustling with activity.

Gao Gang, attending such a grand event for the first time, was dazzled by the dazzling array of gambling stones.

At the stone-cutting site, people would shout excitedly at times, and at other times they would weep bitterly. The emotions of the people present were also stirred up and down.

Gao Gang couldn't help but laugh as he watched a fat businessman with foam at the mouth being quickly carried away on a stretcher by several staff members, marveling at the sight.

Where should we submit our bids?

Hearing his words, Fang Xinwu rolled his eyes, clearly indicating that he was a complete novice and didn't want to pay any attention to him.

Zhang Beixing, who had a thorough understanding of jade gambling, explained with a gentle smile.

"The starting price for the rough stones eligible for bidding is at least three million, and it will only go higher, not lower, just like an auction, except that the auction is in the open, while the bidding is in the dark."

"The top bidder in each year's bidding process typically has a transaction price of around 50-80 million yuan, which is quite far from our reach."

Because of the jade gambling convention, Gao Gang didn't sleep well last night and suffered from insomnia all night. Right now, he's a little confused.

He looked confused. "What do you mean?" (End of Chapter)