Chapter 981 Business (2/2)

Li Du said, ”I am only one of the shareholders, but not a major shareholder. In fact, I am not even second in rank.”

”Then, you are the third,” Remonin responded very quickly. ”Very well. The reason I invite you over is because I need your help with a certain matter. I think you know what it is.”

How could Li Du not know? He nodded. ”You have a diamond mine, and you need a suitable sales channel. You think Harry Winston Inc. can provide the channel?”

”Is that not the case?” Remonin questioned.

Li Du gave him a wry smile. ”Let me explain, General. Harry Winston is indeed a big player in the diamond industry, but we are known for processing and selling.”

He sipped his coffee and continued, ”If you need someone to manage your diamonds, it's better that you contact De Beers Group or DTC Botswana. They have the authority to bring raw diamonds into the market.”

Diamond was not something that could be instantly sold once found. From the discovery to appearing in the market, every sequence of processing a diamond was extremely strict. On top of that, different companies were responsible for different processes.

De Beers Group and DTC Botswana were raw diamonds purchasers. Harry Winston Inc. was also considered one but the amount they purchased was very small. Those two were the big players. They ate the meat while the other companies drank the broth.

Once they purchased raw diamonds, they did not immediately cut them. They sent them to the City of Diamonds, Antwerp, to evaluate them.

Antwerp was known as the ”City of Diamonds,” and had been associated with diamond culture for nearly six centuries. It was the world leader in the trade of raw and polished diamonds.

This city had the world's two biggest diamond banks headquarters, the world's four most famous diamond exchanges, and over 1,800 diamond companies. For every ten raw diamonds in the world, eight of them had at one point been traded in Antwerp.

Jewelry companies would always send their employees to stay in Antwerp to purchase diamonds once their valuations were completed. Therefore, although many jewelry companies seemed bright and glamorous, they did not possess authority in the raw diamond market. Only De Beers Group and DTC Botswana had that authority.

General Remonin smiled. ”I know. But Harry Winston is also capable of managing raw diamonds, isn't it? Your visit to South Africa is also to search for a raw diamond market.

Lion Hunter nodded. Obviously, he had provided this information to Remonin.

However, Li Du had simply stated he wanted to find a diamond mine, not that he was here for raw diamonds. And he was not capable of managing raw diamonds.

The diamond market was a trading place that involved hundreds of billions—or even trillions—of dollars. It involved huge profits and great powers.

In this market, everything had to follow certain standards. There was no exception. Otherwise, be prepared for assaults from the big shots and big players

Li Du was aware of the pros and cons within the market. He cautiously said, ”You have misunderstood, General. I think that you should contact the major diamond valuation companies. If you are unfamiliar with these, I can help you contact the people in charge.”

Remonin began to laugh, showing his teeth as his laugh became more and more exaggerated. ”Hahahaha! Mr. Li, you are great with jokes. Really interesting. Hahaha!”

Lion Hunter laughed with him and cast Li Du a meaningful glance.

Li Du was unable to make heads or tails of it. What the f*ck was that look? What did I say wrong?