Chapter 25 Millionaire
Tang Libing felt a sense of hidden delight growing inside him as he gazed toward Liu Yong. He pondered that if the situation becomes true as it seemed, it would be optimal to engage in a productive dialogue and establish a mutually beneficial and enduring partnership.
It would be highly advantageous for the Qianshengsheng company to acquire substantial amounts of gold from Liu Yong at a price lower than the prevailing market rate. It would result in significant cost savings for the company and position it favorably in the highly competitive market by enabling it to offer more competitive pricing to its customers.
After brief contemplation, Tang Libing responded, "I can offer you a purchase price of 380 yuan per gram, which is the most favorable price I can provide. Moreover, I would appreciate it if you could offer us more gold."
"Certainly, I will be happy to do so," Liu Yong readily agreed.
The offered purchase price of 380 yuan per gram exceeded Liu Yong's initial expectations. He was exceedingly pleased with the agreement, feeling fulfillment and satisfaction beyond his initial anticipation at 120 percent.
Liu Yong was aware of the potential issue concerning the origin of his gold. Although the gold was not acquired through unlawful means such as theft or robbery, providing a credible explanation for its source remained challenging.
Considering the unique circumstances surrounding the acquisition of his gold, it would have been impossible for Liu Yong to sell it at the prevailing market price, which was over 1,900 US dollars per ounce. Hence, being able to sell the gold at 380 yuan per gram was already deemed a highly favorable outcome.
Fifty-two kilograms of gold, a total of 19.76 million, exceeded Liu Yong's expectations.
"Happy cooperation!"
"Pleasant cooperation."
Both parties shook hands joyously, expressing their satisfaction with the agreement, and signed a formal sales agreement. Following the signing, there was yet another round of elated handshakes to mark the successful conclusion of the transaction.
Following the handshake, Liu Yong remained present and requested Tang Libing, stating, "Mr. Tang, I have a bracelet here.
Would you be kind enough to look at it for me?"
Tang Libing responded, "Oh, you have a bracelet as well? I must confess that I am not particularly adept at appraising jewelry. Therefore, my opinion on the matter will merely serve as a reference for you."
Liu Yong said: "You are too modest."
The Qian Shengsheng Company is involved in diverse jewelry businesses, which include not only gold jewelry but also other forms of jewelry. One of the significant segments is the trade in jadeite.
As the general manager of the purchasing department, Tang Libing possesses a considerable level of expertise in the appraisal of jadeite jewelry. Hence, his knowledge and skill in this area are undoubtedly commendable.
Liu Yong took the jade bracelet from his pocket, wrapped it in a brand-new towel, and put it on the table.
Tang Libing gingerly unwrapped the towel and revealed the bracelet with great care. As soon as his eyes fell on the exquisite piece of jewelry, a gleam of interest and excitement flashed across his face.
Hastily and solemnly took out a pair of white gloves and put them on, carefully picked up the bracelet and looked at it, and took a small flashlight to look at it carefully.
It turned out to be an emerald bracelet.
After thoroughly examining the bracelet, Tang Libing placed it delicately on the table and said, "Mr. Liu, allow me to extend my congratulations to you on owning such a stunning piece of jade jewelry."
Sure enough, Tang Libing continued: "This is a jade bracelet full of green. It grows well, a typical ice species..."
What is "full green" andareice species," Liu Yong can only understand a little, but he already knows this bracelet is costly.
"Mr. Tang, how much is this bracelet worth?"
Tang Libing said: "Last year, Sotheby's auction house auctioned a jadeite bracelet full of green ice seeds, and the transaction price was 25.6 million yuan."
"In the first half of this year's Spring and Autumn Auction, a bracelet made of floating flowers and ice species was sold at 17.2 million yuan. Yours is between these two prices."
So valuable!
Overlord has done a great job this time!
Liu Yongdao showed evident joy on his face.
Tang Libing looked at his words and asked, "Mr. Liu, it seems that you intend to sell this bracelet, don't you?"
Liu Yong nodded and said: "Yes if the price is satisfactory, I look forward to selling it."
Tang Libing secretly rejoiced. This is a business!
"If the company decides to purchase this bracelet, it could be showcased as the centerpiece of one of our flagship stores. Alternatively, it could be sold to customers at a premium price, generating a substantial profit for us. Ultimately, it depends on whether the price is suitable and meets our expectations," Tang Libing explained.
"How much do you want to sell for?"
"Tang can always represent Qian Sheng's high price."
Tang Libing pondered for a while and knew that Liu Yong was not easy to be fooled. The gold transaction just now proved this point.
After weighing it, Tang Libing said: "I can offer 18 million on behalf of the company."
Liu Yong didn't give in at all, "I can't sell it at this price, at least 25 million."
Tang Libing was visibly surprised by the statement and responded hastily,
"Selling the bracelet at such a high price is out of the question. Although a similar bracelet was sold at an auction last year for 25.6 million, it is important to note that this price was inclusive of the commission fees. Furthermore, the quality of that bracelet was superior to the one you possess, particularly with regards to its water planting."
It is uncertain whether Tang Libing genuinely believed that the water planting of the other bracelet was superior to Liu Yong's or if he made this statement deliberately to negotiate a lower price.
There was another bargain between the two parties.
In the end, it was sold for 21 million!
And paid with one hand and delivered with one hand!
With this price, Liu Yong, of course, was satisfied.
Tang Libing was also very stressed. He took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Mr. Liu, it's a pity that you don't do business. The price bargaining is too powerful."
Liu Yong smiled.
Someone came over soon, packed the bracelet in a special emerald bracelet box, and took away Liu Yong's bank card.
Tang Libing drank tea with Liu Yong, and after a while, a text message came, and the bank card accounted for 21 million.
Stepped into a multi-millionaire $$$
There is no problem in buying a house in Huahai City; the money is enough!
After putting away the bank card, Liu Yong stood up and said, "I'll go and get all the remaining gold bars."
Tang Libing stood up and saw him off, "Mr. Liu, I'll be waiting for you at the company."
Liu Yong left Qian Shengsheng Company, drove back to the rental house, and took all the remaining gold bars.
Walking out of Qian Shengsheng's company again, the joy on Liu Yong's face never faded, humming a little tune while driving.
A sum of 21 million, another 19.76 million, plus the actual money, a total of more than 45 million in the bank card.
"I have enough money to buy a house, and I have enough money to start a company."
"Overlord Thank you!"
Over the next few days, Liu Yong was busy with various tasks. Initially, he sought the assistance of an agency to register and establish a marine service company. The agency handled all the necessary formalities on his behalf, making the process more streamlined and efficient.
The future business of the company includes
Deep Sea Exploration,
Deep Sea Salvage,
Ocean Transportation, etc.
During this time, the activity that consumed most of Liu Yong's time was house hunting. He quickly visited several real estate properties, yet none met his criteria or preferences. Despite his extensive search, he had yet to find a house he was satisfied with.
On this particular day, Liu Yong resumed his search for a suitable house. Having already scoured the market alone on several occasions without success, he decided to engage the services of a real estate intermediary in the hopes of finding a better fit for his needs.
Current real estate agencies sell not only second-hand houses but also new houses. As professionals, they have a wealth of housing sources.
The distance is not far, and driving to a real estate agency store took a few minutes. There was no place to park, and it took another 200 meters to find a place to park the car.
After getting off the car, Liu Yong went to the agency store of this "great real estate."
"Handsome guy, what kind of house do you want to buy?"
The other party is enthusiastic and can be considered a beautiful woman, but Liu Yong's mood is inexplicably much better.
"I want to buy a house near the sea, preferably a new house."
The gorgeous girl asked
"Do you have any specific area or price range in mind, sir?"
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