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Chen Haoxuan acquired thousands of stones, a variety of them, which he could not handle alone. Therefore, he hired several women to clean the stones and then coat them with paraffin. Since Chen Haoxuan paid them, the women worked diligently, making each stone shine like a gem.
Chen Haoxuan began carving; he was now more skilled than before, having significantly improved his abilities. His carving speed was rapid and accurate, and he did not damage the stones despite the quick pace.
Chen Family Village and nearby villages benefited from Chen Haoxuan's stone acquisition, allowing them to earn a substantial profit. The highest earnings reached one hundred thousand yuan, while the lowest were around twenty to thirty yuan, mostly earned by children. Although the profits were not enormous, every villager made some money, which lifted their spirits and made them greet others with smiles. With money earned, celebrations ensued, and every household in Chen Family Village prepared special dishes, filling the village with delightful aromas.
While everyone else celebrated, Chen Haorong's family remained gloomy. Their discontent contrasted sharply with the joy around them; it was their unique instinct.
"Damn it! Tomorrow I will go to the Land and Property Bureau to report my ID as lost and get a replacement. After all, the house is in my name; getting a replacement should be no problem. Let that old man take his useless property deed to the ground!" Chen Haorong grumbled after taking a bite of vegetables.
Upon hearing this, his wife’s eyes sparkled with excitement. She slapped the table and exclaimed, "Yes! Why didn't I think of that before? You’re so clever, dear!"
Meanwhile, Chen Haoxuan completed twelve carvings in just one day. Some were carved into flowers, others into Buddha statues; there were animals and abstract forms that were beautiful pieces of art. After finishing his carvings, Chen Haoxuan uploaded photos of his works to his Qianfo Stone Pagoda Website and created a small software program for an auction where the highest bidder would win. The auction lasted three days; on the third day, whoever offered the highest price would claim the pieces.
Additionally, Chen Haoxuan put other stones online for sale, but it was Zhang Qing who sold them. Chen Haoxuan helped Zhang Qing earn a significant amount of money and entrusted him with his first business venture by asking him to help sell stones—how could Zhang Qing refuse?
Zhang Qing had become a Big Boss with dozens of subordinates. Their work was relatively simple; they just needed to understand their products and introduce them to customers if they expressed interest. Once customers were satisfied and placed orders, they would simply ship the products—an easy process. They didn’t even have to go out to send packages; a postal worker would come by car upon receiving a phone call.
Zhang Qing's online store was thriving so much that he could open his own Courier Company, saving considerable costs. Honestly speaking, if he did start a Courier Company, it would surely succeed because Chen Haoxuan had so many companies; as soon as Chen Haoxuan gave an order, all companies would use Zhang Qing’s Courier Company. If that happened, it would be hard for Zhang Qing not to get rich.
Unfortunately for Zhang Qing, he had no such plans. Chen Haoxuan also did not wish to monopolize all businesses; leaving some opportunities for others could be considered doing good deeds.
Chen Haoxuan became famous for carving the Thousand Buddha Stone Pagoda. Countless people wanted to buy his carved works; owning one was considered an honor. For instance, Amanxi Binzi, ranked tenth on the world billionaire list, spent 1.1 billion RMB to purchase Chen Haoxuan's Thousand Buddha Stone Pagoda. He often showcased it at exhibitions where tickets were sold, earning millions each time—demonstrating how popular Chen Haoxuan's works truly were.
Chen Haoxuan put his carved works up for auction online, causing a sensation. Many news outlets began broadcasting stories about his auction. Wealthy individuals, once they reach a certain level of financial comfort, often pursue other interests such as art and cultivating a refined taste. This is why rich people enjoy collecting antiques, fine wines, and playing golf. Thus, Chen Haoxuan's carved works became treasures that all wealthy individuals desired.
Exceptional talent stands out; while most people start auctions at half the item's value, Chen Haoxuan set a minimum bid of one million for each piece, with the highest reaching ten million, which shocked many ordinary internet users.
Many wondered what it meant if they sold themselves and couldn't fetch even ten million. It implied that they were worth less than a stone. Frustration aside, they had to admit that Chen Haoxuan's carvings were perfect, each piece lifelike.
There are plenty of wealthy individuals in the world. Indeed, all of Chen Haoxuan's works received bids. Amanxi Binzi was among them; he bid on the largest piece, a Pine Tree sculpture known for its beauty and artistic flair. The starting price for the stone-carved Pine Tree was ten million, but Amanxi Binzi, being affluent, directly offered twenty million. He wanted to acquire Chen Haoxuan's work for personal enjoyment and to show off. He also bid on other pieces, but those prices were only slightly higher than others by one or two thousand.
Chen Haoxuan smiled, believing that his twelve pieces should sell for a total of one hundred million RMB.
Chen Haorong was furious! He felt it was impossible not to know about Chen Haoxuan's situation; villagers discussed it everywhere, and news reports were overwhelming. The idea that a stone could sell for several tens of millions made Chen Haorong curse those who bought Chen Haoxuan's works as fools. He thought it was ridiculous for wealthy people to spend their money on stones instead of enjoying life.
Three days later, all twelve of Chen Haoxuan's pieces were sold at auction, earning a total of one hundred million two hundred thousand RMB. Ten of his works were purchased by foreigners while only two were bought by locals, indicating a low pursuit of art among domestic buyers.
Unbeknownst to Chen Haoxuan, one of his carved peonies was bought by Shen Ruyan through someone else. She had always wanted him to carve a flower for her but had been repeatedly turned down by him, so she had no choice but to buy it.
After selling out his works, many people began placing orders with Chen Haoxuan for custom carvings. As an artist, he felt he should maintain an artist's integrity and refused all requests. The reason was simple: carving for these individuals wouldn't earn much compared to what he could make at auction.
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