Rebirth: 1977

The two truckloads of gold ore from the border arrived in Beijing at the end of October and were stored in the warehouse rented by Sang Nianzhong.

Ye Tianshui took some time to take a look and took a piece of gold ore to have it tested by a national professional organization.

The gold content of this gold mine is very high. One ton of gold ore can produce fifty to sixty grams of gold.

A truck could originally carry ten tons of gold ore, but considering the long-distance transportation and for the sake of safety, Ye Tianshui instructed that it should not exceed eight tons.

Two truckloads of gold ore, calculated at sixteen tons, can produce a maximum of about four kilograms of gold.

Ye Tianshui was very disappointed when he heard what the gold refining technician said. He then realized that the yield of gold after being extracted from the ore was so low?

"Master Ye, this is already the gold ore with the highest content. A lower content can only extract about five grams from one ton of gold ore.

You are so lucky! "

The technician told Ye Tianshui with great excitement.

"Really?" Ye Tianshui was puzzled, but had to believe what the professionals said.

Now he understood why there is a saying that "Gold has a price but jade is priceless". If calculated in this way, the value of a gold mine is far less than that of a jade mine.

Ye Tianshui felt that the original plan had to be changed. If two truckloads of gold ore could only produce about four kilograms of gold at a time, then the number of vehicles and transportation vehicles would have to be increased.

He went to find Sang Nianzhong. They hadn't met since the accident of the convoy.

In the past, Ye Tianshui wanted to be just a boss hiding behind Sang Nianzhong.

Now that he has been exposed, he doesn't want to hide it anymore.

Anyway, his finished jade products cannot be sold at a good price in China at present. Based on his later knowledge, Ye Tianshui has designed many novel styles that have not yet been released in this era.

Buy it at the domestic market price, and then take it abroad for sale or auction through Fu Jinyan.

You can earn dozens of times more profit.

"Master Ye, why are you here?"

Sang Nianzhong was guarding the jade antique shop on Xidan Commercial Street. He had been feeling uneasy these days, and when he saw Ye Tianshui, he was overjoyed.

"How is that going now? Sorry to trouble you."

"Mr. Sang, there is no need for us to exchange polite words. This was an accident and I am sorry that Ah Chou and the others were frightened.

The issue in Meihua County has been resolved and our vehicles can continue transporting goods.

You give each of them 5,000 yuan in mental compensation, and give Achou and the driver who escaped and called back to Beijing 10,000 yuan each.

Fortunately, Ah Chou was smart and the driver didn't run away, otherwise, it would be a big trouble."

Ye Tianshui did not mention the twists and turns that happened, including the involvement of Wu Pingyan and Old Man Wu.

"It's been solved? Great!"

Sang Nianzhong had been working day and night for this matter. When he heard Achou come back and say that the twenty-five of them had been sentenced to death and would be executed the next day.

It was Ye Tianshui who came down from heaven like a god and rescued them from the detention center.

He was so frightened that cold sweat broke out all over his body.

Unexpectedly, it was solved so easily!

Sang Nianzhong was once again thankful that he had met Ye Tianshui, and was thankful that Ye Tianshui trusted him, let him make money, and handed over the business to him.

"Master Ye, I want to thank you on behalf of Ah Chou and the others!"

He bowed respectfully to Ye Tianshui and thanked him.

Ye Tianshui held him with one hand and pushed Sang Nianzhong to sit down on the stool.

Only he knew that without Sang Nianzhong helping him manage the jade mine, he would not have been able to make a lot of money so easily.

"You're welcome. I came here to discuss with you that we need to increase our transportation volume. For every shipment of jade, we will add three truckloads of gold ore.

I will assign the escort to you, and as for the driver, you must choose a reliable one, and the driver who mines gold must be a regular one.

After signing a confidentiality agreement, their salary... In this way, all drivers have to sign a confidentiality agreement, and their salary will be increased by 500 yuan per person per trip.

Also, the person who loads the gold ore must be fixed, and no more people can know about it."

Sang Nianzhong agreed seriously: "Don't worry, Master Ye, I will manage these people well.

No one dares to leak the secret. Where can they get such high salaries and benefits?

Besides, they all know your identity, Master Ye. Although this incident frightened them, it also allowed them to see your strength."

Sang Nianzhong smiled:

"You don't know, every time they mention you now, they are full of admiration."

Ye Tianshui thought about how he had rushed to Meihua County with so many soldiers and police officers armed with live ammunition. Now thinking about it, it was indeed an extremely daring act.

"By the way, can you buy our warehouse where the ore is stored?"

"Buy?" Sang Nianzhong was slightly stunned, and immediately said:

"I will go and negotiate. I wonder what price Mr. Ye is willing to pay?"

It was on the edge of the suburbs, and the warehouse was originally the site of a suburban factory, covering an area of ​​about fifty acres.

The factory has closed down and the surrounding area is vacant land, which will be the central area of ​​the future Third Ring Road.

“As long as the other party is willing to sell, we can buy it at any price.

Also, we will buy the vacant land next to it. We will buy as much as they are willing to sell it for.”

Sang Nian was full of doubts. Why buy so much wasteland?

But he didn't ask.

Ye Tianshui used to be quite cautious about buying land, but now that Zi Lan has become an overseas Chinese, he doesn't care anymore.

It just so happens that the land in the suburbs of Beijing can also be traded.

After coming out from Sang Nianzhong, Ye Tianshui met Mr. Zhai whom he hadn't seen for a long time. As soon as he stepped one foot on the car's pedal, he immediately took it back.

At this time in his previous life, Mr. Zhai was no longer in this world. Now, his face is ruddy, but his hair has become much whiter.

"Hello, Mr. Zhai. Long time no see. Is it time for you to retire?"

"Mr. Ye, long time no see. You look more and more heroic."

Mr. Zhai bowed to Ye Tianshui in surprise:

"There's no such thing as retirement for me. I just do whatever work I get and earn a little living.

Chengji went to work in a factory. With his salary, we, grandpa and grandson, will never go hungry.

Besides, Chengji can help me a lot with the work I have received.

That kid has pretty much mastered all my skills.”

Ye Tianshui thought of the superb skills of the grandfather and grandson of the Zhai family, and asked with concern:

"What factory did Chengji work in? Does it have anything to do with his craft?"

Mr. Zhai shook his head regretfully and said, “There was no job that matched my major, so I went to a factory and learned to be a lathe operator.

Isn’t it said that if you learn how to turn, pliers and planes, you can go anywhere in the world?

With a skill in hand, your future life won’t be too bad.”

Yes, since the 1960s, the country has been focusing on the development of heavy industry. In 1983, lathe operators were still very popular.

But within a few years, the situation will change dramatically.

Besides, not everyone can learn the antique restoration skills as good as those of Mr. Zhai and Zhai Chengji.

"Mr. Zhai, would you and Chengji be willing to work in the museum? They need people with skills like yours."

"museum?"

Mr. Zhai's eyes suddenly lit up:

"Master Ye, you have a way to introduce us... It doesn't matter at my age. If Chengji can go to the museum, he can put what he has learned into practice."

Ye Tianshui waved his hand to stop Mr. Zhai from speaking. He was the only one who knew best that this grandfather and grandson were true masters of antique restoration at the national treasure level!

“On the 10th, the newly renovated museum will be officially opened, and there will be a ceremony.

Please ask Chengji to take a leave and wait for me at home. I will pick you up to attend the opening ceremony.

Then, I'll introduce you to the curator.

If you have any artwork, bring it with you.”

Mr. Zhai was extremely surprised, but he also shook his head anxiously with regret:

"I haven't received any work recently. What should I do?"

Ye Tianshui thought of the many ancient paintings he had in his hands and said with a smile:

"It doesn't matter. On that day, I will bring the ancient paintings over, and I will let you two copy one each on the spot."