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CHAPTER 4 — THE STONE WORTH ONE MILLION DOLLARS Part 2
He initially appeared impatient when Mr. Harrison explained the situation. "You called me away from another appointment because someone brought you a stone?""I wouldn't have called if I thought it was ordinary."Dr. Bennett approached the examination counter.Justin stepped aside.The specialist put on his gloves and examined the exposed jade. He tested its optical properties, inspected the crystalline structure, and studied the distribution of its colour.His expression gradually became more serious. "Where did this come from?"Mr. Harrison looked towards Justin. "He's the owner."Dr. Bennett glanced at the young man. "How did you identify it?"Justin answered carefully. "The exposed mineral structure suggested a high-quality jade formation. The colour distribution and density also made me suspect that the deposit extended beneath the outer shell."The specialist stared at him. "You identified all that from the fracture?""Among other things."Dr. Bennett returned his attention to t
CHAPTER 4 — THE STONE WORTH ONE MILLION DOLLARS Part 1
"Are you seriously bringing an ordinary stone into my shop?"The sales representative's laughter followed Justin through the entrance of Harrison's Pawn and Antique Exchange, a well-established business known for purchasing rare jewellery, precious metals, gemstones, and valuable historical artefacts.Justin stopped in front of the counter.The young representative behind it wore a white shirt, a dark waistcoat, and an expression of barely concealed amusement. His eyes moved from Justin's worn clothes to the small cardboard container beneath his arm before settling on Biscuit, who had followed closely behind."Sir, we don't purchase construction materials," he added.Justin placed the container on the counter. "I would like to have this examined."The representative looked inside and laughed again. "You're serious?""Entirely.""Do you know what this is?"Justin glanced at the stone. "Yes. That's why I'm here."The representative shook his head. "Look, I understand that people someti
CHAPTER 3 — THE AUCTION NOBODY EXPECTED HIM TO ENTER Part 2
The green layer did not appear to be a thin surface deposit. Its colour continued deeper into the exposed section, suggesting that the stone might contain a substantial internal formation.His expression remained unchanged, but his interest increased considerably.In his previous life, Justin had studied chemistry and material properties extensively. Although he had never worked as a professional gemologist, his understanding of mineral structures was far beyond that of an ordinary collector.He had encountered descriptions of imperial green jade in several historical records and scientific references. The finest specimens were exceptionally rare, and their value could increase dramatically depending on purity, colour distribution, translucency, and size.The stone before him possessed several characteristics that made it worth investigating.He carefully turned his head towards Mr. Coleman. "How much do you want for this one?"The auctioneer laughed. "That one?""Yes.""Why? Do you l
CHAPTER 3 — THE AUCTION NOBODY EXPECTED HIM TO ENTER Part 1
"Security! Who allowed this homeless man inside?"The sharp voice rang through the entrance hall, drawing the attention of several guests who had been examining the antiques displayed behind glass cases.Justin stopped walking.Beside him, Biscuit nearly collided with his leg before stepping around him and looking up at the man who had shouted.The attendant wore a perfectly pressed black suit, polished shoes, and a silver name badge. His expression suggested that Justin had personally offended him simply by standing in the building.Justin glanced down at his clothes. His shirt was faded, his trousers were dirty, and his shoes had clearly seen better days. He had no money for a change of clothes, and there had been little opportunity to improve his appearance since waking up beneath a bridge.He looked back at the attendant. "Is there a problem?"The attendant stared at him as though the question were ridiculous. "This is a private auction. People don't simply walk in from the street
CHAPTER 2 — REBORN BENEATH THE BRIDGE Part 2
Biscuit, despite his apparent lack of formal education, seemed surprisingly knowledgeable about human behaviour."Money," the dog explained, "is what humans use to get almost everything."Justin frowned. "Everything?""Food, houses, clothes, those noisy metal boxes, and even places to sleep. If you have enough money, people suddenly become very friendly.""And if you don't?"Biscuit pointed towards their surroundings. "Then you can stand beneath a bridge and talk to dogs."Justin looked at him. "That's an interesting economic system.""Interesting? It's ridiculous. Humans spend their entire lives chasing pieces of paper and numbers on screens. Then they complain that they're tired."Justin considered the explanation.Money was not entirely unfamiliar as a concept. Even in his previous society, people exchanged goods and services using coins and other forms of currency.However, the system Biscuit described appeared significantly more sophisticated. "How do people earn it?""Jobs, busi
CHAPTER 2 — REBORN BENEATH THE BRIDGE Part 1
Justin touched his throat, then examined the animal's mouth. He had spent his entire previous life studying the natural world, but nothing in his scientific knowledge could explain what was happening."Either I've gone insane, or something extraordinary has happened."The dog snorted. "Humans are always saying strange things. First, you collapse beneath a bridge, then you wake up and start asking stupid questions. Honestly, I should have left you there."Justin's expression changed. "Beneath a bridge?""Yes. Unless you think that patch of dirt is a luxury bedroom."Justin immediately looked around.The trees, unfamiliar vegetation, and distant mountains he had noticed moments earlier were gone. Instead, he found himself beneath an enormous concrete structure supported by thick pillars. Above him, vehicles rushed across the bridge, producing a continuous rumbling sound.A few metres away, rubbish bags were scattered beside a damaged shopping trolley. An old mattress lay against one of
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