Chapter 581 How Did This Happen? (1/2)

Chapter 581: How Did This Happen?

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

As the solution that Christopher and the rest had offered was evidently made after careful consideration, they had accurately addressed the needs of the hunters.

Just like what someone said: as long as they could find one or two boulder opals on this plot of land, then they would almost immediately earn back their investment.

In addition, according to the distribution of gem mines, this piece of land should be filled with boulder opals.

Immediately, someone was swayed. He went forward and said, ”Buddy, I choose this piece—the one in the center. But 20,000 dollars is too steep. Bring the price down, since we're old friends.”

Christopher rejected him. ”Don't you even think about it, Rob. You know, if not out of pity for you guys, I wouldn't even sell it for 20,000 dollars. So don't try to negotiate with me, okay?”

”Hey guys, I found another piece!” A black teenager picked up a piece of opal which had been concealed amongst the rocks—it dazzled with its shine.

Campbell punched his fist in the air excitedly, ”Yes!”

At this time, Li Du, who had released the little bug to search the ground, made a fruitful find. He quickly went up and said, ”Mr. Christopher, I will rent a piece. No negotiation of price.”

Seeing that he was the first to offer, the black man was a little surprised. Since his motive was to earn money, it was fine by him as long as Li Du was willing to pay.

”Which spot are you buying?” Christopher asked.

Hesitation came over Li Du's face. He pointed at the vast land and said, ”This piece. Oh no, that piece. Forget it, this piece here then.”

Looking at his greedy face as though he wanted to get his hands on all of it, Christopher laughed and said, ”I know you made big bucks from here. Actually, you should buy the whole piece of land, so that you could continue to earn big bucks.”

”Or maybe you should also buy these two pieces of land that you were eying,” one of the hunters encouraged him.

Li Du showed him a puzzled expression, and said, ”Who said I earned big bucks from here? I spoke to Mr. Owen to gain knowledge on opals.”

It so happened that Owen had just wrapped the 20,000 dollars in a red packet. He took out the two thick wads of US dollars and handed them to Christopher.

Someone said enviously, ”D*mn, this jerk is loaded.”

”The Chinese just like to carry cash with them. No wonder they're always the target of robbers.”

”Then they have gotta be rich to carry 20,000 dollars around. You must first have that 20,000 dollars!”

Looking at the glossy wads of cash, Christopher's eyes were gleaning too. He said excitedly, ”No worries, friends. If you didn't bring any cash, then an online transaction is fine too. I can accept online bank transfers!”

Li Du gave him the money, and so the piece of land in the center belonged to him.

With Li Du as an example, the rest of the gem hunters were swayed. As 20,000 dollars was not a small amount, they did not make any payment but continued watching.

They wanted to see if Christopher and company could still dig up boulder opals, or if Li Du could dig up any.

However, there were people who were getting ready to transact, it was just that they did not have 20,000 dollars and were pooling money to buy a piece of the land.

Li Du whistled; Godzilla and Big Quinn took out the tools and began working. The three of them swiftly uncovered the rocks in search of the boulder opals.

At places where no one would take notice of, Sophie would make a call, just as Li Du had previously instructed.

Christopher and the rest had planned this scam very meticulously. They had buried quite a few fake opals in the ground. Li Du had wanted to find these things with the little bug's help.

He had confirmed the spots of the fake opals before he had bought the land. Hence, it did not take him much effort to find a piece after lifting a rock.