The thing that this person took out was a pearl. It was white in color and was held in the palm of his hand. As the surrounding people swayed, the light on the pearl changed in intensity.
The gamblers who had surrounded him subconsciously stepped back, afraid that they would not be able to afford to pay for it if they damaged it.
Even the knowledgeable banker could not help but show a surprised expression. He narrowed his eyes and estimated that the pearl was about two centimeters in diameter. It was uncertain whether it was a six-part pearl or a seven-part pearl.
However, no matter which one it was, the value of this pearl would not be low. Ordinary people could not have it, otherwise it would be a crime.
All kinds of eyes flashed in the eyes of the surrounding people, and all kinds of expressions changed on the faces of the people. In a trance, the light of the pearl seemed to illuminate the entire hall.
With their silence, more and more people around them were affected, so they followed the gaze and were shocked together. The entire hall was quiet in a very short time.
"Isn't it just a seven-part pearl? Look at you fiddling with it. Don't you know that the sweat on your hands is harmful to the pearl? At least wash your hands first. Look at the pearl. It's yellow because of you. Is that mud or oxidation? It means that it's been there for a long time. "
Xiao Bei's voice suddenly sounded. She could not bear to see someone rubbing a pearl with a dirty hand and putting it on a piece of silk. It looked good, didn't it? It was a pity that the pearl could be ground into powder and drunk with water to calm the nerves. How could it be eaten with so much sweat?
When the person who took out the pearls heard Xiao Bei's words, she hurriedly rubbed her other hand against her body. When the pearls were turned upside down, her other hand rubbed against her body again. Then, she looked at her dirty fingernails and awkwardly bent them, trying not to attract too much attention.
"Here, put it on." Xiao Bei kindly took out a piece of silver-white satin folded four times from her bag and raised her arm to hand it over.
"Thank you, thank you." The person who brought the pearl put his hands under the satin and held the pearl up. This way, it could cover his dirty hands.
As soon as the pearl was placed on the silver-white satin, it immediately showed a different luxurious appearance from before. It made people who saw it feel a trace of purity in their hearts.
The banker narrowed his eyes. He was a person who knew what was what. The silvery white satin looked white, but if one looked closely, they would find that there was embroidery on it. The unique style of Hangzhou embroidery was unforgettable after seeing it once.
Using silver thread to embroider on silver satin was something that ordinary people would not be able to do. This was an extremely low-key luxury.
When the person holding the pearls moved slightly, the matching light on the satin rippled like the surface of a lake, causing the banker's eyes to widen. He took a deep breath, but it was stuck in his throat. He wanted to exhale, but he couldn't.
The patterns on the satin were actually auspicious clouds and phoenixes. It was a legendary masterpiece used in the inner palace.
A few hoarse sounds came from his throat as the banker trembled. This piece of satin was much more valuable than the pearls on it.
In a state of near exhaustion, the Zhuang Family's patriarch heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he didn't offend anyone for a few thousand copper coins. Where did these children come from? They … one, two, three … eight, nine, nine? Why nine? Why were there four boys and five girls? Why was that?
'Do you have nothing better to do? Why didn't you play in the Blue Sea Silver Sand Restaurant after breakfast? Why did you have to come to the gambling house? ' The banker complained in his heart. He didn't say anything, but his hands were moving. He opened his palms and slowly placed them on his thighs. He didn't move at all.
He was really afraid that his actions would cause a misunderstanding at some point in time. He was afraid that he would have to bid farewell to this world of mortals without an explanation.
The banker guessed and confirmed the identity of the children who had lost so many rounds, but he wouldn't tell anyone. He was nervous and happy at the same time.
The others didn't know the identity of the children who liked to gamble, so they were all focused on the pearls.
Xiaobei was also looking. She was wondering if eating the sweaty pearls would cause her to be poisoned.
"They're bigger than our pearls," Xiaoyuan whispered to Xiaobei.
"Are you saying that the pearls in front of us are bigger than the ones in our house?" Xiaobei measured with her hands. The pearls in her house were the size of a goose egg. She had once thrown them on the marble floor. They were quite elastic and sturdy.
She heard from her brother that there was another one that was the size of a chicken egg at that time. They were afraid that the news would spread to the palace and cause Uncle Emperor to suddenly fall ill with a disease that could only be treated with big pearls, so they sent it to Uncle Emperor before he got the news and fell ill. Sure enough, Uncle Emperor recovered before he fell ill.
Xiaoyuan obviously didn't mean that. She continued to whisper, "I'm talking about the pearls that we raised. They're not as big as this one, not even the biggest one."
"You don't need to say that. They've only been raised for a few years. We still have to wait. Why do you think he brought the pearls here? It can't be for everyone to admire, right? Isn't he afraid that it will be snatched away? I don't even dare to take out the pearls in my bag to play with. "
Xiaobei suddenly remembered what the other party wanted. They could take out pearls in the gambling house, but that was when they had no money. This person clearly won 60 strings of cash just now, but he actually took out the pearls. What did he want to do?
The dealer also wanted to know clearly. He subconsciously glanced at Xiaobei and the other nine people. He coughed twice to draw everyone's gaze back. He smiled implicitly and said to the person who brought the pearls, "I don't know if this little brother is planning to sell the pearls or just let us see what they look like when they're 70% big?"
When the dealer asked, the others finally reacted. Since you just won 60 strings of cash, why did you take out the pearls? Did you want to tell others that you have pearls?
Seeing that the other party didn't answer, the dealer still smiled and said, "If you want to sell them, I'll make the decision today. None of the jewelry stores in Yizhou City will pay more than the gambling house. If it's the latter, then we have to thank this little brother. It's rare to see pearls today. Today, I'm so lucky to be so close to see them. I really don't want to waste my life.
However, this little brother should quickly put away the pearls. There are too many eyes. You have to be careful. Am I right? Come on, don't be idle. Let's continue playing. "
After the dealer finished speaking, he really stood straight again. He picked up the dice and the color cup and was about to start.
The person who brought the pearls looked around. Seeing that the others were no longer paying attention to him, he felt very bored. He smiled embarrassedly, shook his head, and began to put the pearls in his arms.
"This big brother, wait … wait a minute, can you return my handkerchief to me?" Xiaobei was anxious. After looking at the pearls, why did he have to give a piece of Hangzhou embroidery that was more valuable than the pearls in front of him? Do you know how much this silvery white silk is? It's mutated, not the ordinary kind.
"I'll buy it." The person who brought the pearls casually threw the 10 strings of cash to Xiaobei. He didn't need Xiaobei to give him change. He was in a good mood today, so he was generous for once.
"Damn, there's actually someone who dares to throw money at us? Xiaobei, get out of the way. Today, I'll show him. Come, take out your pearls. I'll buy them. "
Xiaoyuan stepped forward and said to him. Anyway, he wasn't worried that the other party would run away with the handkerchief.
"Buy? Can you afford it? Pearls are priceless, do you know that? "The person holding the pearls shook his head.
"I found out. You're just here to show off. You can continue to show off. Return the handkerchief to us. We're used to using that handkerchief, so we're not selling it." Xiaoyuan couldn't be bothered with the other party. It was fine as long as he got the handkerchief back. If he encountered such a situation in the future, he shouldn't interfere. It was annoying.
The person with the pearls chuckled and said, "Why don't I let you see it again and let you enjoy it? I'll return the 10 strings of cash to you. It won't change."
He really couldn't bear to return the handkerchief. When he touched the handkerchief, he felt a cool and comfortable feeling. He felt that the handkerchief was not bad, so he planned to keep it.
"You're not buying, you're robbing. We know that it wasn't easy for you to get the pearls. We got a handkerchief … Eh? Let me ask, where did you get the pearls? "
As Xiaoyuan spoke, he suddenly thought of a very important question. Looking at the other party's appearance, he didn't look like someone who could have pearls. Otherwise, how could he not recognize the silver silk embroidery? Compared to normal silver silk, it had a thicker feeling. Because the color didn't differ much at first glance, it was very difficult to choose, and the quantity was small.
The other party couldn't recognize it, and couldn't even recognize the simplest embroidery. This meant that the other party lacked a foundation. Then, where did the pearls come from?
"The pearls in my hand are … Why should I tell you? In the past, people looked down on me and said that I was poor and had no ambition. Look, am I still poor now? Ambition? Poor people have short ambition. I, Liu Feng, want to let those who looked down on me know that I, Liu Feng, am not poor. They are blind. Humph! I can marry a daughter from a better family. I have money. "
The self-proclaimed Liu Feng's mental state was not very good at this time in Xiaoyuan's opinion. It was probably because he had such a bad memory. When he wanted to form a family, he was restrained by financial matters, so he didn't form one.
But who did you come to the gambling house to show off to? Could it be someone who opened a gambling house? That seven-centimeter pearl was still far from enough. If people looked down on you because of money, now that you have a pearl, as long as you don't cause trouble, they still won't take a second look at you.
Xiao Bei always felt that the money and pearls in Liu Feng's hands came from an improper source. He rolled his eyes and smiled, saying, "Big Brother Liu Feng, I also have a pearl. Take a look and see if it's from the same place as yours."
As she spoke, Xiao Bei rummaged through her bag. She didn't know where she had stuffed the pearl. After rummaging for a while, she pinched a pearl and took it out of her bag.
"Look, it's a little bigger than your pearl." Xiao Bei shook the hand that pinched the pearl and said to Liu Feng.
Liu Feng's eyes widened. He picked up his pearl and put it next to Xiao Bei's hand. Comparing the two, he found that his pearl was smaller than Xiao Bei's.
The surrounding people very cooperatively exclaimed in surprise. Today was an eye-opener.
"Impossible, how do you also have a pearl? You … It's absolutely impossible. They said that other than me, there's no one else. "Liu Feng's confidence that had just risen was destroyed by Xiao Bei's big pearl.
"Who? Who are they? If you tell me, maybe I can give you the pearl directly. "Xiao Bei shook the hand that pinched the pearl and asked expectantly.
Liu Feng was silent. He gritted his teeth and suggested, "They are immortals. They won't meet a mortal like you. Do you dare to bet with me? Whoever wins will get the other party's pearl."
"Bet, I agree. I'll bet with you. Not only the pearl, but also all the money I have." Before Xiao Bei could answer, there was a voice of agreement behind her.
Xiao Bei turned around in surprise. She giggled and said, "Brother, you must win and bankrupt him."
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