"Haha, Miss Lin, the 'One-Cut God' isn't a deity, but the highest realm of stone gambling masters in their lifelong pursuit!"
Professor Ning couldn't help but laugh and explain, "It's like what Mr. Li did just now. With a single cut, half of it is double-colored jade, and the other half is extremely low-value bean-green jade. Perfectly separating these two different types of jade is called the 'One-Cut God'."
"However, Mr. Li's cut still had some flaws. For instance, on the bean-green jade side, there were still some waste materials mixed in, so it can only be considered close to the 'One-Cut God' realm, not the true attainment."
"The interior of jade is incredibly complex. Even the raw materials used for finished products occasionally have some other types of jade mixed in. How can one achieve complete separation?" Lin Xiaoyu asked in shock.
Although she didn't participate much in stone gambling, finished jade often had wisps of color or bean-like spots, different from the overall jade. She found it hard to imagine anyone achieving the 'One-Cut God' state of complete separation.
Professor Ning chuckled, "That's why I said it's the ultimate pursuit of stone gambling masters. It basically exists only in legends. Mortals can't achieve it in their entire lives, unless they are gods, which is why this cut is called the 'One-Cut God'."
"However, for Mr. Li to achieve this level at such a young age, his future is certainly promising."
"Thank you for your kind words. I will strive to try in the future," Li Yang replied with a smile.
In reality, achieving the 'One-Cut God' was no problem for him, it would just take a bit more time. The cut just now was purely because he felt the other half was very cheap and not worth the effort. Otherwise, it would have astonished Professor Ning!
The stone cutting master asked, "Gentlemen, are you cutting more?"
"Of course, why wouldn't we?" Li Yang laughed. "I'll give you a red envelope after all of them are cut."
"Hehe, thank you, boss," the stone cutting master said with a smile, then picked up the second stone. "Still cutting it in the middle?"
"Yes, Professor Ning's guidance, it's definitely not wrong," Li Yang said with a smile.
Professor Ning was taken aback, "No, you're still doing it?"
"These stones are from the same batch, so naturally, it's all thanks to your expert guidance," Li Yang said with a smile.
Professor Ning was torn between laughter and tears, "You really are something. Alright, it was my guidance. But the situation of each stone is different. Are you sure cutting this one from the middle will yield the same result as before?"
"I have a feeling it might," Li Yang smiled slightly and nodded to the stone cutting master, signaling him to begin.
Professor Ning found it hard to believe.
But when the stone cutting master made the cut, splitting the second stone in half, and it was the same as the previous one – half high-ice red jade, and the other half bean-green, along with some slightly glutinous, cheap jade – he was utterly shocked.
The onlookers stared at him blankly, "Professor Ning, you're too amazing!"
"Amazing! Truly worthy of Professor Ning!"
"I, I..." Professor Ning looked at Li Yang in disbelief. No, who exactly was this Mr. Li?
Once was a coincidence, but twice like this? It was too skillful! Even if he was from an antique family and possessed innate talent in this area, it shouldn't be like this.
"Mr. Li, you..."
"Luck, pure luck."
Li Yang smiled slightly, said no more, and indicated to the stone cutting master to continue.
The third stone, the fourth stone, all the way to the last stone, were all cut in half from the middle, and like the previous two stones, they were half heaven and half hell!
Professor Ning's eyes were about to split open, "Mr. Li, is this still luck?"
"It seems I've been too low-key. I won't pretend anymore," Li Yang sighed and said.
Professor Ning was overjoyed, "You're finally showing your true colors!"
But the next moment, he realized he had misunderstood.
Li Yang's lips curved slightly, and he suddenly pointed at Professor Ning, shouting loudly, "Professor Ning is incredibly awesome! He's simply the 'One-Cut God'!"
"Don't you all agree?"
"Yes! Professor Ning, I admire you so much! Please give me a chance to treat you to a meal!" The crowd was excited, and many people immediately surrounded Professor Ning, blocking him completely.
Professor Ning desperately wanted to explain that it wasn't him, but who would believe him?
Li Yang, the one who had actually orchestrated all of this, smiled faintly, gave the stone cutting master a large red envelope, and then had the professional staff of the stone gambling venue pack all these stones and ship them to the Fu Gui Stone Gambling Venue in Jiangcheng.
As for Lin Xiaoyu's share, it was naturally sent to her own shop. With over forty million yuan and her own finished product store, Lin Xiaoyu would naturally not sell high-quality jade to others but keep it for herself to process into finished products, thus earning even more.
"Brother Li, thank you so much. I never dreamed I could earn so much money overnight," Lin Xiaoyu said, her face flushed, gripping her fists excitedly. "Including previous savings, I now have assets worth over a hundred million!"
"Oh my god, I'm not even twenty-three yet!"
"Don't get too excited, there will be plenty of opportunities to earn money in the future," Li Yang said with a smile.
Lin Xiaoyu nodded repeatedly, thinking that once the finished jade products were ready, she would definitely give half of them to Li Yang. After all, it was all thanks to Li Yang. "Brother Li, what are we doing next?"
"It's getting late. Let's go back to the hotel to rest. I have things to do tomorrow," Li Yang glanced at the time; it was almost midnight.
Lin Xiaoyu nodded and looked at Professor Ning, who was still surrounded by the crowd, and asked worriedly, "What about Professor Ning if we leave?"
"Don't worry, security personnel will intervene soon. After all, Professor Ning is a VIP member here, they won't let everyone keep surrounding him like this," Li Yang smiled. "But we still owe Professor Ning a meal, and we must treat him generously next time."
"Hehe, we will," Lin Xiaoyu couldn't help but giggle.
Shortly after the two left, security personnel did intervene, leading Professor Ning out of the crowd and back to the lounge to rest.
Long Lingling, upon hearing the news, came in and asked suspiciously, "Professor Ning, what happened?"
"What else could it be? I was thoroughly tricked by your friend, Li Yang," Professor Ning said with a complex expression. "He was the one who came infinitely close to the 'One-Cut God,' yet he attributed all the credit to me. Miss Long, don't you think I'm wronged?"
"Strange, isn't it good to get the credit?" Long Lingling asked.
Professor Ning gave a wry smile, "Fame brings trouble, just like a pig's weight. With my reputation, everyone crowds around me asking for guidance. What do you think I should do?"
"If I don't guide them, I don't know how many people I'll offend. But if I do guide them, how can I guide them?"
"Call Mr. Li and tell him that if I ever meet him again, I'll eat him poor! Abandoning me and running off like that is too much!"