[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group":3,"chapter-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-114":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},984048,1286,"Chapter 114 - 114 113 Appraisal 13th Update Please Subscribe","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-114",114,"\u003Cp>114: Chapter 113: Appraisal (13th Update, Please Subscribe) 114: Chapter 113: Appraisal (13th Update, Please Subscribe) Ye Chen followed Li Rongrong to a traditional-style pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a sign hanging on the pavilion that read “Treasure House.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Rongrong walked in, several attendants immediately greeted her respectfully, “President Li, you’re here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.” Li Rongrong nodded and approached the front desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people surrounded the appraisal counter, and a young man impatiently said, “When is your treasure appraiser coming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m in a hurry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’ll be here soon, sir, please wait a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even Fourth Master said my Bloodstone is genuine, how could it be fake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t you even trust Fourth Master’s words?” the young man said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, an attendant saw Li Rongrong and quickly said, “Our President Li is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong looked at the young man and asked, “Are you selling the Bloodstone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a family heirloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m only selling it because I urgently need money, otherwise I wouldn’t part with it,” the young man said, opening the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Bloodstone inside the box, a glint of excitement flashed in Li Rongrong’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other neighboring antique shop owners also gasped in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my, it really is a Bloodstone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The color is excellent; it’s definitely top quality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the praises from the antique shop owners, the young man’s lips curled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Bloodstone has been passed down in my family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at the engravings on it; it was endowed to my ancestor by Ming Chengzu, and has always been considered a family treasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodstone, named for its cinnabar red like chicken blood, along with Imperial Jadeite and Qingtian Light Ice Stone, is hailed as one of the Three Treasures of Seal Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, Bloodstone in circulation is quite rare, let alone one from the Ming Dynasty, which doubles its value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong was instantly captivated by this Bloodstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she asked calmly, “How much do you want for this Bloodstone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on her experience, the color, texture, and feel indicated it was a genuine Bloodstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the other antique shop owners agreed that it was real, so it couldn’t be fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was praising this Bloodstone, Ye Chen could not help but shake his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw the Bloodstone, the information about it popped into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chemically manufactured stone, era: modern, value: 100 yuan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid is bold, using a piece of chemically manufactured stone and claiming it’s a Bloodstone to sell for money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most crucial part is that he managed to fool these treasure appraisers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong may have the title of a treasure appraiser, but she’s still too young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the persuasion of the other antique shop owners, she was easily deceived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, there’s another reason Li Rongrong was so easily deceived: because the staff said Fourth Master had appraised it, so everyone naturally assumed Fourth Master’s appraisal was accurate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen stood by, not exposing it directly, but wanting to see how the situation would develop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong played with the Bloodstone for a moment, then asked, “What price are you planning to sell this Bloodstone for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man said, “This Bloodstone is my family’s heirloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for needing to buy a house for my wedding in Kyoto, I wouldn’t be selling it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A firm price of two million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong pondered for a moment, “Two million is too expensive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man shook his head, “I checked online; a Bloodstone auctioned recently fetched that price, and mine isn’t any worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a penny less.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong hesitated while holding the Bloodstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Bloodstone is indeed a rare top-quality piece, but the price is a bit too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a middle-aged man emerged from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young man, is this Bloodstone yours?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll give you three million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three million, and everyone present gasped in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong became anxious after hearing this: “Sir, do you know the rules?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man intended to sell it to me first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man snorted coldly, “It hasn’t been sold yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever offers more gets it, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong with that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing someone offering a high price, the young man excitedly said, “Bro, if you’re offering three million, I’ll sell it to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Li Rongrong got anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Bloodstone’s color and era are exquisite; she liked it a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had hesitated a bit, but seeing someone compete, she became anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take it for three million,” Li Rongrong said with a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen almost burst out laughing at this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman has clearly been deceived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two are obviously in cahoots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone says beautiful women are easily deceived, and it seems to be true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li, you’re being unfair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I offered three million first, didn’t I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the young man approached me to sell it first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man sighed, “Alright, stop arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here’s the thing, I have principles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li, if you’re willing to pay three million, I’ll sell it to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, the young man regretfully said, “Sorry, bro, but since I’m selling it at their store, one must keep their word.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, what a shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really liked this Bloodstone,” the middle-aged man sighed with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen found it ridiculous—what an act!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two performed so well; they’re clearly seasoned con artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen typed out a message to Zhou Susu and then laughed, “How amusing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Ye Chen’s laughter, everyone’s eyes turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ye Chen, what do you mean?” Li Rongrong asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qian tugged at Ye Chen, “Ye Chen, you don’t understand, don’t talk nonsense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nonchalantly chuckled, “You all are out of your minds, fighting to buy a fake stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it funny?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fake stone?” Ye Chen’s words stunned everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked again at the blood-red glowing Bloodstone on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they looked at Ye Chen with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fourth Master appraised this stone and said it’s real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could it be fake?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This young man’s unfamiliar; where did he come from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daring to question Fourth Master, this kid has guts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man’s face turned red with anger, “Kid, you need to be responsible for what you say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stone has been passed down in my family; how could it be fake?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several antique shop owners also chimed in, “We’ve all appraised this stone; the color, texture, and grain are fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you even know what you’re talking about, showing off here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong also frowned, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye, if you don’t understand, don’t make rash statements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man said coldly, “How laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have deep knowledge of Bloodstones, and this one is clearly authentic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell us where it’s fake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded, “Since you asked me to explain, I’ll thoroughly show you where it’s fake!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1144,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.944Z",1,"novelbin.me","9f4507fb5f614d57600b560735cf23ddeb91f515ef5835d03cefc2589b30692b","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-115","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-113",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]