chapter 49 Gambling on stones

Next to the booth selling rough stones, there were several cutting and polishing machines of various sizes, likely for customers who wanted to cut the stones on the spot.

Han Tang approached a middle-aged man who was crouching down to inspect the stones. After a brief look, the owner of the booth, sitting at the only square table, called out to him, "Young man, are you new to this? Come and take a look at the performance of these stones."

Han Tang walked over and sat on a chair,...