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Finding stones with good colors is quite difficult. Most of the good stones near Chen Family Village have already been picked clean by the villagers, and the only ones left are those buried underground. Just a few days ago, when Chen Haoxuan was purchasing stones, someone from a neighboring village mentioned wanting to contract the sand at the bottom of the river near Chen Family Village. Sand mining can be very profitable, especially in this section of the river; just a few digs at the riverbank yield plenty of sand.
This person wanted to contract the area not only to make money from sand mining but also to extract stones to sell to Chen Haoxuan. Upon hearing this, Chen Haoxuan immediately sent Jiang Dong to warn that individual, stating that if he dared to mine sand near Chen Family Village, Chen Haoxuan would ensure he wouldn't be able to sell a single grain of sand.
Chen Haoxuan was concerned for the villagers. The riverbed near Chen Family Village is quite flat, with fast-flowing water that isn't very deep. However, if someone were to mine sand here, it would create uneven depths, which is dangerous for children who enjoy swimming in the river. Therefore, for the safety of Chen Family Village and the scenery along its banks, Chen Haoxuan absolutely forbade anyone from mining sand nearby, even if they were from a neighboring village.
To acquire more aesthetically pleasing stones, Chen Haoxuan posted an advertisement on the Qianfo Stone Pagoda Website seeking stone purchases. He specified that the stones must have beautiful colors and preferably be large; the larger they are, the higher the price he would offer. For smaller stones, he requested that they be sold only once they totaled fifty kilograms. He assigned this task to Zhang Qing, who would set prices for particularly large and beautiful stones while having discretion over more ordinary ones.
Zhang Qing had been in business for three years; if he lacked such discernment, he wouldn't have developed his current scale.
Chen Haoxuan's method proved effective as many netizens expressed they had beautifully colored stones. However, several netizens suggested a trade where they would provide stones in exchange for artistic carvings done by Chen Haoxuan at a discount. Chen Haoxuan rejected all such offers outright, as they were trying to take advantage of him without considering their own worth.
What excited Chen Haoxuan was when a farmer from another province claimed there was a large rectangular stone resembling a small cart at his doorstep. The farmer sent a photo to Chen Haoxuan, who requested pictures of all four sides of the stone. After reviewing them, Chen Haoxuan asked the farmer to transport it to him. If it arrived intact and successfully delivered, he would pay at least one hundred thousand Renminbi for it.
This thrilled the farmer; the stone had been there since ancient times and had always sat at his front door where he rested on it during idle moments. He never imagined that such an ordinary stone could fetch one hundred thousand Renminbi! He was relieved it hadn't been stolen; otherwise, he would have had nowhere to cry about it. After receiving confirmation from Chen Haoxuan, he immediately called his family to help move the stone into their home—after all, it was worth one hundred thousand Renminbi and he feared it might be stolen.
Since Chen Haoxuan communicated with the farmer through posts on Qianfo Stone Pagoda Website's forum, many users became aware of his search for a stone as large as a small cart. Upon learning this, numerous individuals inquired whether they could pre-purchase artworks carved from such a stone. Amanxi Binzi heard about this and excitedly contacted Chen Haoxuan, offering one billion Renminbi for any artwork created from that stone.
While most people would likely agree to such an offer, Chen Haoxuan declined. Amanxi Binzi was merely ranked tenth among world billionaires; there were still nine wealthier individuals than him! Additionally, throughout history there have always been hidden families whose wealth rivals that of these global tycoons. These families often keep their riches concealed for various reasons: fear of being targeted by others, historical ties to ancient noble families or royalty that amassed wealth during wars (which could lead to negative scrutiny), and threats from dark figures like terrorists or hackers who dare not disclose their fortunes.
Thus, there are many individuals wealthier than Amanxi Binzi. Setting such a price would lead to significant losses for Chen Haoxuan; auctioning would be more prudent.
The next day, the farmer delivered the stone to Chen Haoxuan. Upon seeing the massive stone resembling yellow jade, Chen Haoxuan was very pleased. Initially intending to pay one hundred thousand Renminbi for it, after inspecting it personally and finding it exceptionally satisfactory, he decided to increase his offer by another hundred thousand Renminbi.
The farmer was so excited that he knelt down and thanked Chen Haoxuan, thrilled with the one hundred thousand Renminbi he received. He never expected that after bringing the stone, Chen Haoxuan would add another one hundred thousand Renminbi. How could he not be excited? An extra one hundred thousand Renminbi! He would not only kneel but would gladly provide a warm bed for Chen Haoxuan.
Chen Haoxuan explained online about the Thousand Buddha Stone Pagoda, stating that once this stone is carved, its price would be at least one billion Renminbi. Many people believed that Chen Haoxuan was just trying to hype things up, and they were right; he was indeed creating a buzz to boost his fame and sell his work for several thousand more. It was like those ancient celebrities who could turn any sketch into a masterpiece, while an ordinary person's casual drawing would be dismissed as unworthy. This highlights the gap between celebrities and ordinary people.
Chen Haoxuan began his work by moving the stone to the rooftop for carving. Carving requires inspiration and tranquility, which is why he chose the rooftop. He had already planned to carve the large stone into a car, specifically of the Future Century type, which would surely create a stir as it would be considered innovative in the 21st century.
While Chen Haoxuan was busy carving, Chen Haorong had completed the paperwork for their house and sold it to a boss in Pingyuan County for three hundred thousand Renminbi. If Chen Haorong and his wife saved wisely, this amount could last them around thirty years.
Chen Haorong took his wife to Pingyuan County, where he rented a simple house for five hundred Renminbi a month, which was quite cheap. After settling on a place to live, he went to find his old friends. During the years he had been away from home, he realized that he was not cut out for business. This time, he decided not to pursue business but wanted to make a name for himself in the streets; in this world, having money meant being powerful.
He had previously been involved in street life and had done well. Soon enough, he found himself mingling with local thugs in Pingyuan County. A few of them who ran gambling houses proposed that they partner up. Knowing that running a gambling house could be very profitable, Chen Haorong agreed and invested two hundred thousand Renminbi into the venture.
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