Chapter 254 The Jade King

Chapter 254 The Jade King

Chapter 254 The Jade King

Fan Wumian has never seen the raw jadeite.

It is not clear at the moment whether it is the "magic stone" known as the King of Jade.

However, it has high-quality water quality, high green color, weighs more than one ton, and the seller is asking for several million US dollars. It is also said to be a high-quality giant jadeite rough stone that is rarely seen in decades.

All of these matched his impression of the Great Jade King.

I can only say that I'm about 60 to 70 percent sure.

After all, a similar giant, high-quality jadeite rough stone will occasionally appear.

For example, the "Asia No. 10", which was later said to be worth billion RMB and attracted countless bloggers to check in, was also said to be rare in decades.

Fan Wumian could not remember the exact weight of the "Asia No. 1" jadeite raw stone, nor which mine it came from. He only knew that the jadeite that was rubbed from the surface was very green, and no one had dared to cut it.

Because the potential returns are so high.

With the idea of ​​rather killing the wrong person than letting him go, he had already made preparations for the attack before even seeing the picture, and began to calculate the amount of liquid cash on hand.

The mobile phone ringtone dividend that was just deposited into my account a few days ago is still there, and the US$880 million from the sale of the overseas distribution rights of "Those Years" has not been fully invested. In total, I still have to million Hong Kong dollars.

If nothing unexpected happens.

As long as you are willing to spend money, getting this stone shouldn't be a problem.

I sat there restlessly, waiting anxiously for a while.

If it weren't for the fact that he wouldn't be able to figure out anything even if he went to the scene in person, and the security situation in Myanmar was too complicated, Fan Wumian would have wanted to rent a private plane and go to the mining area in person.

A few hours after I finished talking to Jiang Shixi on the phone.

Fan Wumian couldn't help it and called the jade wholesaler himself.

The businessman who acted as the middleman was named Jiang. He did business between Sihui, Pingzhou, Tengchong and Laomian all year round, mainly doing upstream business.

Responsible for reselling raw stones from mine owners to downstream agents and distributors.

The scale is so-so.

After more than ten years in the industry, Boss Jiang has accumulated a fortune of over 10 million RMB, making him barely a big shot in the circle.

Ever since Fan Wumian released the news through his agent that he was looking for a top-quality boulder to use as a prop for a movie, Boss Jiang began to pay close attention to the news on the market.

He had recommended several rough stones that barely reached the highest bid level, but Fan Wumian had never been interested in them. He either said, "They are too small and have no visual impact" or "They don't feel right. Let's look for more."

According to the rules of the industry.

As long as the deal is done, the middleman can earn a commission of about 5 points. If he encounters good material with a higher price, he can bargain for it appropriately.

Early this morning.

Boss Jiang accidentally heard from a friend that a piece of high-quality, water-rich, and colored material with a asking price of US$800 million had appeared at the Moshisha mine. He did not have the financial resources to buy it, and did not dare to take the risk of partnering with others, so he immediately thought of Fan Wumian's "sky-high reward".

After asking Jiang Shixi and learning that Fan Wumian was interested, Boss Jiang immediately found a way to contact the mine owner and set off for the mining area.

At this moment.

In the jungle of Lao Myanmar.

Two jeeps drove along the dirt road, occasionally encountering checkpoints and having to pay money to ask people to let them pass.

Having done business in Lao Myanmar for many years, Boss Jiang is already familiar with these matters and has taken care of everything that needs to be taken care of.

When I received a call from Fan Wumian.

Boss Jiang had just arrived near the mining area. He was sitting in the bumpy car with a big smile on his square face. He said:
"Mr. Fan, I happened to be in Tengchong discussing business these days. I just finished talking to your agent this morning and rushed to the Laomian mining area without even having lunch. It will take about 20 minutes to get there."

"I haven't seen the goods yet, but a friend of mine went to see them this morning and said he had never seen such a large piece of high-quality water-color material. When you shine a light on it, you can see a palm-sized patch of green. Even the small fracture caused by the excavator shows high-quality green."

"I heard someone offered $230 million on the spot, but the owner didn't agree to seal the goods, which means he would keep them sealed and not move them until he could consider whether to sell them. Someone raised the price to $270 million at noon, but the owner still didn't agree."

"Some of my peers have already started looking for partners to buy it together. The price is too high, and it is too risky for one person to take it."

Fan Wumian listened to him carefully and asked:
"Boss Jiang, I don't know much about these things. How would the commission be calculated if I bought it? And I should pay taxes when I ship it back to the mainland, right? Wouldn't it be more economical to bring it to Hong Kong?"

After listening to this, Boss Jiang felt that this time there was a real chance of success. When he thought about getting a million-level agency fee, he suddenly became excited.

Patiently explained to Fan Wumian:
"Taxes in Hong Kong are of course much cheaper. When the raw stones are shipped to the mainland, there are tariffs, value-added tax and consumption tax, which add up to about 18%, plus shipping costs. As for if the deal is successful, my commission is negotiable and I will definitely give you the lowest price."

The news that Fan Wumian was looking for high-quality rough stones that were the highest bidder had already spread in the industry. Everyone wanted to earn this risk-free commission. Boss Jiang was worried that if he asked too much, other colleagues would poach him, so he added:
"According to industry rules, the commission is 5 points, but the transaction amount is too large, so I will only charge 3 points, okay? If the mine owner is willing to pay some agency fees, you can go even lower."

Boss Jiang wants to make more money, but he doesn't dare to make a final statement, so he seems a bit ambiguous.

Fan Wumian had nothing to say about this.

The only thing he cares about now is whether the raw stone he just dug out is the "Big Jade King".

After understanding the situation.

Fan Wumian contacted the accounting firm again and learned that Gangcheng did not have import taxes and value-added taxes on imported jadeite raw stones, but if the company traded and made a profit, it would need to pay profit tax, and the tax rate was about 16.5%.

By paying dividends to his boss, he can save personal income tax and avoid double taxation.

After clarifying these issues in advance, not long after, Boss Jiang called Fan Wumian and told him in an excited tone:

"I'm in the mine's warehouse right now, and I've already seen this rough stone! A large area is lit up when the light is on, and both the quality and color are quite beautiful. I just asked the mine owner for permission to take some photos, and I'll send them to you via email now, or you can find some people to come and take a look as soon as possible?"

"I estimate that such good material will be sold out in no time. It involves a large sum of money, so you must be worried. It is best to send someone over as soon as possible."

"The partner of the mine owner is from the Gangdong Chamber of Commerce. The boss is also from Gangcheng. He mainly deals in timber import and export and port business. His name is Guo Ruize. Ask around. Maybe you know him."

Fan Wumian was indeed worried.

If you break a stone when you cut it, it's just bad luck and there's nothing you can do about it.

But if you fall into a trap set by others and are defrauded of a large sum of money, you will probably be so painful that you won't be able to sleep well for several days.

Thinking that it would be a good idea to be careful, Fan Wumian wrote down the name of the chamber of commerce and prepared to send someone to inquire about it as soon as possible.

In addition, he also plans to send several employees to visit the mining area in Lao Myanmar in person. If he really buys it, he will let them supervise the warehousing and transportation links throughout the process.

While talking, I went to the study, turned on the computer and searched for "Hongdong Chamber of Commerce" and its owner, and found out that he was a billionaire worth hundreds of millions and was also a member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Remembering the "Hong Kong City Club" membership card he had, Fan Wumian no longer had to worry about not being able to contact the other party.

While checking the information, he finally received a picture of the raw stone.

It was photographed from all angles, including the performance when the lights were turned on. Not only does it look green, but you can even see the green color in some of the small breaks caused by the excavator.

As to whether he was the "Great Jade King", Fan Wumian could not be sure as he had never had the opportunity to meet him before.

at the same time.

In a mining warehouse in Kachin State, Myanmar, more than a dozen people were stationed to guard the area.

Boss Jiang was indeed admiring the giant rough stone in front of him. From its skin to its performance under light, he introduced it carefully to Fan Wumian via his mobile phone, and kept saying that it would definitely be the highest bidder if it were put up at a public auction.

The mine owner was also there, a gentle middle-aged man wearing a white coat and Buddhist beads on his hands. Unlike the workers in the mine, his skin looked very fair and tender, and his temperament was quite elegant and easy-going.

At this moment.

Boss Jiang handed the phone to the mine owner and said, "Mr. Soe Win, my employer wants to ask you something. Would you like to chat for a few minutes?"

Mr. Soe Win took the phone slowly and said in slightly broken Mandarin:

"Mr. Fan, although we have never met, my daughter is your fan and even asked someone to find your autographed album. I have heard that you were looking for a top-quality jadeite rough stone, and I didn't expect that my mine would just happen to have one. I saw the 'Emperor' pendant you bought at a friend's house before. It's really fate."

Across the phone.

Fan Wumian got straight to the point and said:

"This is my first time setting foot in your field. I don't know a lot of things, so I'm a little worried. Excuse me, if I buy it, can you help me send it safely to Hong Kong City?"

Putting aside Fan Wumian's celebrity status, the fact that he was worth more than a billion Hong Kong dollars was enough to attract the attention of mine owner Suo Win. He immediately replied:
"As long as the deal is done, then of course there will be no problem. My partner in the mining area, Guo Ruize, is also running a port business, so we can just ship it over. Since this is our first cooperation, it's inevitable that we may feel uneasy. You can pay a deposit first, and settle the rest on the spot after you see the goods. That should be no problem, right?"

"If it were someone else, I would definitely not be happy to do this, but Mr. Fan is the benefactor of all of us mine owners. An imperial green pendant was used to make a movie, and now he is going to make a movie about jadeite rough stones. The price of jadeite will definitely rise in the future."

"I'm afraid Mr. Fan doesn't know that nearly half of our country's GDP is contributed by jade, and many people make a living from this industry."

Jade contributes half of GDP, and the rest is wood and some contraband.

Fan Wumian guessed it, but didn't say anything and continued:

"You're welcome. I only thought of shooting this kind of work because the audience found it interesting. In your business, it seems that you have to buy it as long as you give the price. I want to know first, how much money does it cost to make a deal?"

The mine owner, Soe Win, replied:
"The price quoted is 800 million US dollars, which is not high. I will give you the actual price of 650 million US dollars."

(End of this chapter)