Chapter 1500 Request to Cooperate (1/2)

After hearing Li Du's words, the other party started to get serious. He said, ”No, I told you the truth about me. My name is Zhong Da Pao. On the streets, people call me Brother Pao. That's a fact.”

Hearing his words, Li Du could not help but turn serious too. ”That's really your name?”

What parents would name their child like that? Li Du was stunned.

Zhong Da Pao did not look surprised. He smiled. ”My dad was a soldier in the artillery back in our country. At that time, when I was born, he was operating a new cannon. That's why he named me like that, haha.”

Li Du shook his hand and said, ”Brother Pao, hello. What do you want?”

Zhong Da Pao said, ”I was hoping to treat you to tea. Then I have some things I would like to discuss with you if you're interested.”

Li Du lost his smile and said, ”I just walked out of a teahouse.”

Zhong Da Pao waved his hand dismissively. ”Do you call that place you were at a teahouse? That's a crook hub! Follow me, and I'll take you to a legitimate one. You should not have to worry. After all, you have so many bodyguards.”

Li Du shook his head. ”I'm not worried. It's just that I don't want to waste time. If you have something to say, you can tell me straight up.”

Zhong Da Pao said, ”Alright, then I'll get started. Little brother, you must be a jeweler. I know that there are a few good stones being displayed in some places. However, I do not have the eye for spotting them. I would like to work with you.”

Li Du smiled. ”You should keep those words for someone else. I won't do. First, I'm not here to bet on stones. Two, I'm no expert. I'm a newbie.”

Zhong Da Pai sighed regretfully and said, ”It's fine if you do not wish to work with me. However, you don't have to me. That would be meaningless.”

”Why would people come to Hpakant but for the stones? Could they be here to travel? To this poor place? If they wanted to do some sightseeing, they would go to Ruili. That's still the territory of China,” The bald middle-aged man who was standing by the side said unhappily.

It seemed as if that man knew Zhong Da Pao. Worried that his words would upset Li Du, Zhong Da Pao patted his shoulder and said, ”Old Black, we can't force these things. After all, we are the ones in need.”

Saying that, he turned to Li Du and said, ”Little brother, your talent is truly impressive. However, I haven't seen you before. It's your first time here, right? In that case, you'd at least need a guide. Otherwise, your talent would be wasted!”

Li Du pushed Godanwei forward and said, ”This is my guide.”

Zhong Da Pao glanced at him and said, ”This fellow is from Dalaung, right? The Dalaung people now also dare to come to Hpakant for stones. Forgetting about the age-old curse? That would mean hands might be chopped off!”

Godanwei smiled and said, ”Mr. Pao is right. I don't deal with stones. When Mr. Li engaged me, he said that he's not here to buy stones. Hence, I accepted the job.”

After Godanwei spoke, Zhong Da Pao laughed and said to Li Du, ”Brother, it was unethical of you to do that.”

Li Du said, ”I'm not here to buy stones. It is true. My destination is not here. I just dropped by for a look.”

The bald middle-aged man pursed his lips. ”Who'd believe those words?”

Zhong Da Pao kicked him and said, ”I do believe little brother. But if you don't put your talent into action here, it would be such a pity.”

Li Du was curious. ”How can you be so sure that I'm talented? I'm really a newbie!”

Zhong Da Pai laughed. ”Six stones. You only looked at them briefly, touched them, and instantly knew their value. Besides, you managed to find the two real stones to show the cheaters. That means you have eyes that can see through stone. I have not seen many of those in my life!”

Li Du said, ”I just got lucky.”

Zhong Da Pao shook his head. ”If you say so. Nevertheless, we can really make some profit. With your talent and my information, we are a match made in heaven!”