The live-streamed object exploration made me release that bird.

Chapter 29: 4 Yuan for the Rosewood Tree

Seeing the exchange between the three, Yang Xun explained with a smile, "Oh, I'm a nature-hunting livestreamer. I just happened to be visiting this village and saw you all gathered around this rosewood tree, so I came to take a look out of curiosity. Is that alright?"

"I see, then there's no problem."

The man in his forties or fifties paused for a moment, then nodded. He turned and pointed to the rosewood tree, introducing it to the two elderly men: "Mr. Lü, Mr. Sun, take a good look. This rosewood tree of mine is nearly forty years old. Many people have wanted it before, but I couldn't bear to sell it. If you're interested, make an offer. If it's reasonable, I might sell it to you."

"it is good."

Lü Yang and Sun Qiang also turned their attention to the rosewood tree, and at this moment they carefully observed and examined it.

Having escaped being driven away, Yang Xun breathed a sigh of relief and naturally took a pole to go up and broadcast live from the rosewood tree.

"Host, it has nothing to do with you if someone wants to buy this rosewood tree. You're just wasting your time."

"Host, what about the exciting content you promised? It's not just going to be a live stream about this rosewood tree, is it? What's so great about a rosewood tree that you're going to talk about on a live stream?"

"Hey streamer, here's a suggestion for you. It's up to you whether you dare to buy this rosewood tree, cut it open right here and show it to us. It's like gambling on a gemstone, and we'd be happy to watch."

"Little Kitty: Host, I agree with the suggestion above. Host, are you willing to bet on this rosewood tree?"

Rongqian: Xiaoxun, don't get carried away, don't waste money. Xiaoxun, you don't know anything about rosewood trees, don't gamble.

……

Amidst the scrolling comments from viewers in the live stream, Yang Xun addressed the camera again: "Family members, thank you for your support. As for whether or not to bet on this rosewood tree, I don't have an idea right now. I'll see how things go later."

In the blink of an eye, more than ten minutes had passed. The owner of the rosewood tree looked at Lü Yang and Sun Qiang again and asked, "Boss Lü, Boss Sun, isn't this rosewood tree of mine quite good? Do you want it? What price are you willing to pay? Please give me an answer, as I have other things to do later."

Lu Yang observed the rosewood tree again, pondered for a moment, and then said to the tree's owner, "Boss Li, your rosewood tree looks alright, but your land is too fertile, which is not conducive to the rosewood tree's growth. However, it is over thirty years old, so it still has some value."

"Boss Li, here's the thing, since we're already here, it wouldn't be right not to give us a price. I'll give you 20,000 yuan for this rosewood tree. Even if we lose everything, it'll only be 20,000 yuan. It's up to you, Boss Li."

"Only 20,000 yuan? That's far too little."

Li Shi glared: "People have offered me 20,000 yuan before, but I didn't sell to them. If this is the price you're offering, then please leave."

Lu Yang said calmly, "Boss Li, that was then. The price of rosewood has dropped a lot now. If it were a few years ago, I would have been willing to give you 30,000 yuan for this rosewood tree. But it's different now. Boss Li, I'll add 5,000 yuan. If you're willing to sell, then sell. If not, then we'll have to go back."

"Only 25,000?"

Li Shi was still conflicted. He couldn't bear to sell his nearly forty-year-old rosewood tree at such a low price, but if he didn't sell it, he urgently needed tens of thousands of yuan for cash flow, and he didn't know where to borrow it.

Lu Yang and Sun Qiang remained silent, both waiting for Li Shi to give his final answer.

At this moment, the audience in the live broadcast room made a series of suggestions.

"Host, this rosewood tree is only 25,000 yuan. It's worth the gamble."

"In my opinion, even if I lose money buying this rosewood tree for 25,000 yuan, I won't lose much."

"Little Kitty: Streamer, if you dare bet on this rosewood tree, I'll send you a carnival gift, and I mean it."

Rongqian: Xiaoxun, don't listen to their instigation. Those two are experts, and they don't think much of this rosewood tree. If you buy it, you're likely to lose money, and you don't even have a good sales channel. It's really not worth it.

……

Yang Xun naturally saw the comments from the viewers in the live stream. Most of them wanted to see some fun and suggested that he gamble on the rosewood tree. Only the landlady tried to dissuade him, but he still couldn't give an answer.

Instead, they looked at the tree owner, Boss Li, to see if he would agree to their price.

After a moment, Li Shi made a decision and looked at the two men, saying, "Boss Lü, Boss Sun, could you add another five thousand yuan, making it thirty thousand yuan? Then I will sell this rosewood tree to you."

Lu Yang shook his head slightly: "Boss Li, it really won't work. Even at 25,000, I'm taking a huge risk. If you're willing to sell for 25,000, Boss Li, I'll transfer the full amount now. Otherwise, we'll have to go back."

A few seconds later, Yang Xun saw that the tree owner, Boss Li, was about to nod in agreement, so he quickly said, "Boss Li, wait a minute. I also have my eye on this rosewood tree. No, I mean, my fans in my live stream have their eyes on it and want me to buy it and gamble on it, to give my fans some excitement."

"Not...you?"

Lü Yang and Sun Qiang turned their heads and stared blankly at Yang Xun.

Li Shi turned his head, stunned for a moment, then excitedly asked, "Young man, are you serious? You really want to buy my rosewood tree? How much are you willing to pay?"

The live stream chat instantly erupted in excitement.

"Host, you're really something, betting money on a rosewood tree and giving us a good laugh."

"Host, it's only 30,000 yuan. You're guaranteed to make a good deal on this rosewood tree."

"Little Kitty: Host, if you buy this rosewood tree, my carnival will be served immediately."

Rongqian: Xiaoxun, no! Thirty thousand yuan is too expensive. It's all going down the drain if we don't pay.

……

Yang Xun temporarily disregarded the live stream and looked at Li Shi earnestly, saying, "Boss Li, it's definitely true! Boss Li, didn't you ask for 30,000 yuan? I agree to your request and am willing to pay 30,000 yuan to buy your rosewood tree. Boss Li, are you willing?"

"willing……"

Li Shi almost nodded and blurted out his agreement, but then he suddenly realized what was happening and turned to look at Lü Yang and Sun Qiang, asking, "Boss Lü, Boss Sun, this streamer is willing to offer 30,000 yuan. If you have no objections, I'll sell this rosewood tree of mine to the streamer for 30,000 yuan."

"Young man, that's a bit unfair of you. You said you came to watch the fun, but you've gotten involved."

Lu Yang snapped out of his daze, glanced at Yang Xun with displeasure, and then looked at Li Shi and said, "Boss Li, since this young man is so optimistic about this rosewood tree, there's no reason for me not to be even more optimistic. Here's what I'll offer: 35,000. If you want to sell, then sell. If not, I absolutely won't raise the price any further."

"Boss Lü, the streamer is very kind. How is he being unfair?"

Li Shi retorted excitedly, but there was something else he didn't say: "You two are being unfair." Then he turned to Yang Xun and asked, "Hey streamer, Boss Lü has already offered 35,000, what about you?"

"Streamer, 35,000 is a bit too much."

"Little Kitten: Host, you've already decided. It's only thirty or forty thousand, buy it."

Rongqian: Little kitty upstairs, what are you up to? If you're so rich, go buy it yourself. Why are you instigating Xiaoxun?

……

Yang Xun still wasn't paying attention to what was happening in the live stream. His bottom line was 50,000 yuan; if it exceeded that, he would give up completely.

Therefore, it was only natural for the tree owner to offer the highest bidder, and he didn't take it to heart. Instead, he pondered for a moment and then said, "My fans in the live stream are quite willing to participate, so I'll offer 40,000 yuan. If anyone offers 40,000 yuan more, I'll withdraw."

Before Li Shi could turn around and ask, Lü Yang spoke first and refused: "Boss Li, you don't need to ask us anymore. Since this young man is so optimistic about your rosewood tree and is willing to offer 40,000 yuan, then you can sell it to him. We will not offer that price."

"Alright, since neither you nor Mr. Sun are interested, I'll have to sell it to the streamer."

Li Shi sighed regretfully, then looked at Yang Xun and said, "Hey streamer, I'll sell you this rosewood tree for 40,000 yuan. Are you going to pay me now or not?"

"Full payment now."

Yang Xun affirmed, then added, "However, we need to sign a delivery contract first. Only with written proof will I dare to buy your rosewood tree, Boss Li."

"Hey streamer, no problem."

Although it was a bit troublesome, it could be sold at a high price. Li Shi then cooperated by producing a delivery contract for him to sign and seal.

After Yang Xun signed and sealed the contract, he transferred 40,000 yuan to Li Shi: "Boss Li, the 40,000 yuan has been transferred to you. Now this rosewood tree is mine, right?"