The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 163

Amid the crowd’s chatter, the themes were clear: praise Andrew and trample Daniel. Every man in New York despised Daniel, wishing they could smash this country boy to a pulp for receiving such favor from the city's top beauty.

Then Andrew stepped forward, filled with pride like a victor among roosters after Isaac's first pick washed away any prior indignity.

"Everyone! Let's quiet down! Let's see what this country boy’s stones are like first. What if they turn out to be worth more than five million?"

As soon as Andrew finished, the crowd burst into boisterous laughter. Once they had their laughs, they began to discuss among themselves.

"That country boy got lucky last time; I don’t believe his luck will hold!"

"If this country boy’s stone turns out to be worth more than five million, I'll eat that rock myself."

"Eating a rock is so uninteresting. How about you live-stream yourself doing a handstand while taking a dump?"

"Damn! Can you guys not discuss such disgusting things? There’s lobster and king crab over there for the taking. Can't you say something less appetite-killing?"

Andrew had been worried that Daniel’s luck might be too good, but upon seeing the cut stone, he laughed.

"Country boy, it seems your luck has run out, huh? You spent two million on this stone, and it's worthless! Let me see, I didn't even spot a piece of jade the size of a fingertip."

“It’s gambling! I can't win every time, can I? Losing occasionally is perfectly normal! Don't worry; I still have two more stones. We’re comparing total value. As long as the total worth of jade from my stones is higher than the King of Jade Gambling’s, I win."

Daniel deliberately picked three stones, two of which he knew were just useless rock. But the third concealed the finest quality jade. Tactically, he wanted to save this best piece for last. So there was no rush; he was playing it cool.