"This stone, the seller brought it back from abroad. But as to whether there's anything good inside, I can't say for sure. We can only ask the experts here to make that call. So, this fourth auction item is considered a 'gamble stone'. Interested parties are welcome to come up to the stage to look, touch, and even knock on it a bit, just so long as you don't break it..."
The auctioneer shifted to a more amiable approach, and the hall appropriately erupted in laughter.
Then, someone stood up and headed towards the stage.
Ye Wan stared at the stone for a long time before she grabbed her bidding paddle and went downstairs.
On the display stand was a stone about the size and shape of a watermelon, its color a dull grey.
The stone had fine brown lines running through it.
At first glance, it looked no different from the ordinary stones found on a riverbed.
Those who approached the stage were the connoisseurs of gamble stones.
