They needed money and fame.
If Su Yan had given them the money directly, it would have been unfair. Su Yan did not plan to invest the money herself, but to use the resources in her hands to earn money.
The underground gem industry was actually an auction house. What made it famous was that it auctioned raw stones. No one knew what it would be after opening it. It could become rich overnight, or it could instantly destroy one's family.
Even though they knew it was dangerous, everyone still rushed to it.
Su Yan planned to build an auction house. It was to package the gem and sell it in the form of an auction.
If one were lucky, everyone would be able to pick up the pieces. If one was unlucky and encountered a high price, one could choose not to bid.
Then everyone would be willing to participate.
