Mixed in 1980

Chapter 498 Xiao Wu - Departure
When jade pebbles become financial products, their significance is completely different from that of traditional collectibles and cultural artifacts.

In the past, if a player wanted to sell a jade bracelet made from seed jade, it would be considered a second-hand item and would be sold at a discount. Now, it's different; it can be sold at the market price.

Especially after capital enters the market, it's like buying stocks: buying and hoarding, driving up prices and then releasing the stock, driving prices down, and then buying back in...

It may be more similar to gold.

The only difference is that gold is recognized worldwide, while Hetian jade is only recognized in China. However, as its financial attributes continue to strengthen, foreign capital will inevitably enter the market sooner or later.

It's all about making money, just like Bitcoin.

If Chen Yanyin can succeed, it will be a huge achievement. Chen Yancheng couldn't help but say, "Let the fourth brother go to the financial circle later. Maybe he can make a big splash."

"Chen Laosan, that's enough!"

Chen Yanyin was furious. She walked over, grabbed her third brother's arm, and bit him: "How can you be such a brother? You're just thinking of tricking me."

The siblings couldn't help but laugh.

Lazy girl, just lazy!
Chen Fan was extremely satisfied with this. He had sent his fourth sister online to argue with people so that she would fight back and eventually build a successful career.

The fourth brother did not disappoint him.

He vented his anger, made money, and even regained his reputation. In just the last few days, old friends in the business circle have been calling non-stop, all praising Lao Si.

He claimed that he was a good father and that like father, like daughter.

Chen Fan was very proud of this, so he went to the basement and took out a piece of jade: "Fourth brother, here you go, do whatever you want with it."

"You really want it for me?" Chen Yanyin's eyes lit up.

Seeing her father nod, Chen Yanyin shook her head again: "It's better not to. I haven't seen a second piece as good on the market in all these years. You should keep it."

"Do I care about this?" Chen Fan scoffed.

The family knows the origin of this jadeite. In 1994, they went to Kunming to participate in a jadeite exhibition, where the jade dealer Fan Tianxi sold it for 500 million yuan.

In addition, Chen Fan also invested capital and provided loans to Fan Tianxi to jointly establish Cuiyuxuan Jewelry Company, holding a 40% stake.

In previous years, Chen Fan sold off most of his shares, which were mostly bought back by Fan Tianxi. Compared to his investment back then, he made a considerable profit, given that the jade market had always been very good.

"Then I'll keep it."

Chen Yanyin took the stone, feeling very pleased. This whole piece of material had almost no visible inclusions or black spots, and the color and texture were completely blended, making it very similar to "Dragon Stone".

Of course, the concept of "dragon stone" is a false one.

Even so, this piece of jade is top-grade, fully meeting the standards of glass-type jade. The color is divided into two parts: one is imperial green, and the other is bright green.

Chen Yanyin gestured: "The imperial green jade should yield three bracelets. One for each of the three mothers, and the rest can be divided among everyone."

"Whatever you want!" Chen Fan nodded slightly. Apart from being a little lazy, his little daughter had no other faults, and she was certainly not lacking in filial piety.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Fan reminded him again: "The jade seed has already been financialized. Next, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission may get involved."

"Remember, always hold the line."

"Only deal with seed jade. Don't try to expand the market by including mountain jade. The Kunlun Mountains are so big, who knows how much mountain jade is hidden there."

"Don't worry!" Chen Yanyin nodded solemnly.

Chen Fan added, "Currently, the circulation of jade pebbles is insufficient. We need to increase speculation so that the jade pebbles in the hands of players will start to circulate."

"Let's release some more of our materials."

"Release seven tons, plus the previous three tons, for a total of ten tons, and release the raw stones. After being processed by others, they will be released again to get the market moving."

"Still selling?" Chen Yanyin's lips twitched.

With such a large number of items released, it won't be easy to reclaim them later. Many collectors are like the mythical creature Pixiu, locking away their valuable items in safes.

"Don't be reluctant. The most important thing is to develop the market. There's nothing wrong with selling the goods and turning them into money. Anyway, we have plenty of materials, so we don't need to worry about these things."

He waved his hand, letting his children go about their business.

Chen Fan breathed a sigh of relief: "Even the fourth son, that little lazybones, has his own things to do. I don't have to worry about the children anymore."

"And there's Xiao Wu too."

Xu Jinqiu poured a cup of tea and handed it to her husband: "Xiao Wu's agricultural project will face a more complicated situation, and there are many things to worry about." Chen Fan took a sip of tea, took out a cigarette from the drawer and lit it: "I'm also puzzled. Why is it that the younger the child, the more to worry about? The eldest, second, and third children are much less of a worry."

"Isn't the third child the least troublesome?"

Xu Jinqiu pouted and said disdainfully, "The eldest and second eldest sons have never been easy to deal with since they were young. Only the third son can give me some satisfaction and the feeling of having a good son."

Upon hearing this, the couple and their companions all sighed.

When the children were young, the other three would avoid parent-teacher conferences if possible, but when it was the youngest's turn, they would all rush to attend.

So impressive!

When the children were young, they all suspected that only the third child was their biological son, and that the others were adopted.

After sighing, it's time to get busy again. The Spring Festival is just around the corner, and we need to have a grand celebration and prepare for Xiao Wu and Jing Shu's wedding.

Fortunately everything went smoothly.

After holding their wedding in Beijing, Chen Yanche and Zhou Jingshu rested for two days before heading to Leshan to hold another ceremony in Zhou Jingshu's hometown.

Niu Zhuang also made a special trip back to attend the wedding.

“Brother Niu Zhuang, Xiao Wu is going to start a business in the countryside. Why don’t you come along?” Zhou Jingshu opened a pack of cigarettes and handed it to Niu Zhuang.

Niu Zhuang took it and lit it: "No, I'm doing fine now, really. I feel very fulfilled every day on the road. I'm sure I'll find it."

"Can……"

Seeing that Zhou Jingshu was about to persuade him again, Niu Zhuang quickly said, "I know, I'm not young anymore, if I keep looking, I'll only delay my own future."

"But I'm not in a good position to start a family right now; I'd only be holding a girl back."

"Wait a minute!"

"I'm currently searching for information while also doing live streams and learning how to make videos. I have quite a few followers, over 80."

“I occasionally sell products online, and I have a lot of support. I’m thinking that if I don’t find a job in a few more years, I can at least save some money.”

"Go ahead and be stubborn!" Zhou Jingshu said with a wry smile.

Niu Zhuang's family is not short of money. He just doesn't want it. Even if he wanted to earn it himself, his family has plenty of ways to arrange it for him, but he is unwilling to accept it.

"Long live understanding!" Niu Zhuang laughed.

Zhou Jingshu rolled her eyes. As someone who had also been abducted, she could naturally understand that Niu Zhuang wasn't as lucky as she was, having a group of people who cared for him.

He was raised under abuse, which intensifies his longing for family affection. He also carries a knot in his heart that he cannot untie until he finds his biological parents.

Everyone has their own destiny, let it be!
After the wedding, Niu Zhuang stayed for a few days before setting off again on his motorcycle. Zhou Jingshu filmed him leaving and posted the footage on her Douyin account.

Her Douyin account has been dormant for a long time.

Because of Chen Yanyin's sudden popularity online, a group of people frequently leave comments on her account, so it still maintains some popularity.

"Thank you to Brother Niu Zhuang for traveling a long way by motorcycle to attend my and Xiao Wu's wedding. But he was really stubborn and refused his family's arrangements, embarking on another journey to find his relatives."

"I wish him good luck in finding his biological parents!"

Zhou Jingshu only hopes that more people will see this and perhaps provide clues. Searching for relatives like him is destined to be arduous and lonely.

Just like one's own biological father.

Two days later, Zhou Jingshu packed her luggage: "Mom and Dad, are you going to stay in our hometown for a while, or go directly to Beijing?"

“You and Xiao Wu are going to start a business in the countryside, so we’ll stay in our hometown for now. We’ll go to Beijing after you’ve finished your work,” Yang Fusheng said.

"We'll come back to pick you up when we're done."

Zhou Jingshu got into the car with Chen Yanche. They would be spending the next few months in the countryside, but she wasn't very optimistic.

Xiao Wu has a big plan to do.

Its complexity and scale far exceed what the fourth sister did.

(End of this chapter)