Ms. Qian was willing to pay millions of dollars for this orchid.
A referral to a magician on the other hand, in theory, costs nothing.
A referral didn't mean much. It didn't mean that you could become their student. To put it bluntly, it was the opportunity cost of a few million dollars for the chance to meet the magician.
When people auctioned to have lunch with an individual talented in trading, the auction at least guaranteed a meal with that individual.
However, there was no guarantee that was attached to this exchange.
[Having money doesn't necessarily help me with meeting a world-class magician.]
What Jian Yiling needed was a connection.
Someone who could help her with the introductions and referrals.
Although the chances of meeting someone who would fit the bill were slim, Jian Yiling didn't mind this. She wasn't in a hurry to exchange the orchid anyway.
