Free Web NovelChapter 987: Chapter 987: Embarking on the Treasure-Hunting Journey
Zhang Yuxi saw the corners of Lin Feng’s mouth curling into a smile and couldn’t help but mutter in her heart. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
"This bad guy, what’s he scheming about now, with a smile like that!"
If Lin Feng knew Zhang Yuxi thought of him like this!
He would definitely cry out his innocence!
Is he really such a bad person?
He was just smiling, okay!
Soon, the car arrived at the Pan Garden Antique Market.
After parking their cars, everyone began their treasure hunting journey...
As soon as they walked through the gate of Pan Garden, they were immediately attracted by the peculiar little trinkets lining the streets.
This place is really huge, with stalls filling the streets, and all sorts of antique and jade shops on both sides.
If you can think of it, they have it here, and there are plenty of new items.
To name a few, there are imitation ancient furniture, ancient books and paintings, agate and jade, ceramics, foreign and domestic currency, religious items, traditional clothing, erotic art...
Some people even sell their skills here!
Pan Garden is crowded with people, most of whom come with the mindset of treasure hunting and finding a hidden gem.
Although the identities and motives of Pan Garden visitors vary widely, some unspoken rules have formed.
For example, you can’t ask the price of something in someone else’s hands.
You have to wait until they put it down before you can pick it up and ask for the price;
If someone else finds a hidden gem before you, you can’t get angry; you have to accept it.
Since it’s the Jianghu, legendary rags-to-riches stories abound.
Pan Garden has many elderly men and women who may never have dreamed of becoming wealthy when they were young—originally just wanting a livelihood in their later years, they ended up becoming the first to get rich.
Many here started with nothing more than a piece of cloth in the mid-90s and now own houses and cars, with assets in the millions quite commonly.
The rags-to-riches stories mentioned above are true.
The legendary stories, however, are endless.
For example, someone bought a sword for 15 yuan and sold it for 150,000;
Someone bought a plate for 300 yuan, which was authenticated as a Yuan Dynasty blue and white porcelain, and sold it for 370,000;
Someone spent 300 yuan on a mahjong set and sold it for 60,000...
That’s why many in the antique business say Pan Garden is a legendary place!
They looked around, filled with endless curiosity.
After a while, Jiang Anmin dragged Li Yangwei aside, playfully claiming they were off to treasure hunt!
He even said that with his luck, he was sure to find some great treasures today!
Lin Feng explained some of the antique business rules to them and cautioned them to behave!
Small sums can be spent, but don’t act impulsively on large amounts; consult with him first.
Li Yangwei and Jiang Anmin agreed wholeheartedly!
So, the group split up!
Jiang Anmin and Li Yangwei dashed off into the crowd.
Seeing their excitement, Lin Feng couldn’t help but shake his head!
Those two, honestly!
Afterward, Lin Feng took Zhang Yuxi’s hand, and they strolled around aimlessly.
The two arrived at a small stall selling jade.
"You two, feel free to look; if anything catches your eye, just quote a price. The prices are beautiful!"
The stall owner, an old man, said warmly.
Lin Feng smiled without speaking.
He casually looked around.
With his Master-Level Antique Appraisal Ability, he understood after one look.
Despite their exquisite craftsmanship and seemingly antique appearance,
these were all modern mass-produced crafts.
All just worthless scraps.
Lin Feng smiled, put down the jade in his hand.
The boss saw this and asked.
"How about it, young man, did anything catch your eye?"
"I’m not bragging, all my jade here is genuine, rest assured, the price is fair!"
Lin Feng shook his head without saying much.
He smiled and walked away holding Zhang Yuxi’s hand.
The boss, seeing this, didn’t try too hard to make them stay.
Once they were at a distance, Zhang Yuxi curiously asked,
"Lin Feng, I thought those jade pieces were quite beautiful."
"Haha, silly girl, those are just worthless items, artificially aged with technology, without the slightest bit of spirit."
Lin Feng chuckled as he spoke.
"Huh?"
"Isn’t that deceitful?"
Zhang Yuxi asked, a bit surprised.
"The boss isn’t deceitful; they are jade, indeed. Whether or not you buy it is up to you—if you misjudge, you can’t really blame anyone!"
"That’s the charm of Pan Garden!"
Lin Feng said with a smile.
Zhang Yuxi nodded, understanding only partially.
The two continued wandering around.
As they walked, they came upon a small stall selling porcelain antiques.
The stall’s owner was a young woman, probably in her early thirties.
Seeing Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi stop, she greeted them warmly.
"Feel free to look, you two. All the porcelain here is good stuff!"
"If you see anything you like, I can give you a discount!"
Lin Feng nodded and casually looked around.
After browsing, it was the same; essentially, everything was modern crafted, worth only a few tens of yuan.
There were a few small items from the Republic of China era, but they were worthless, lacking reference value!
Lin Feng set down the porcelain in his hand, ready to leave with Zhang Yuxi.
Hmm...
Suddenly, Lin Feng casually glanced at a generally-shaped, ordinary-looking porcelain bowl next to the young woman’s position.
Beside it was a porcelain teapot.
It seemed the young woman used it for drinking water.
Lin Feng paused, discreetly selecting items.
After picking a nice-looking porcelain plate and a porcelain bowl,
Lin Feng spoke softly.
"Madam, how much for these two?"
"Young man, great eye!"
"These two are among the finer pieces on my stall."
"Alright, young man, if you really want them, I’ll give you this price!"
The woman held up five fingers.
Lin Feng shook his head and said.
"That price is too high, it’s not worth it."
"Uh..."
"Young man, I see you’re sincere about wanting them!"
"How about this, you name your price!"
The lady feigned slight hesitation.
"Thirty!"
Lin Feng held up three fingers, slowly.
"Uh..."
"Young man, that’s not fair! Thirty won’t even buy you a piece of porcelain!"
The woman replied discontentedly.
Lin Feng smiled, took Zhang Yuxi’s hand, and pretended to walk away.
The woman panicked.
"Young man, wait a moment!"
Lin Feng paused, stopping his steps.
The woman had a hesitant look as she spoke.
"Young man, I think you’re a nice person. If you’re sincere about wanting them, I’ll give you these two for 300, all three items!"
Lin Feng shook his head.
"Young man, let me be honest, I bought these two for 250, just making a bit extra from you!"
"Young man, this is really the lowest price; any lower, and I’d be at a loss!"
The lady spoke, feigning misfortune.
Lin Feng pondered for a moment.
He looked at the woman and spoke slowly.
"Alright, I think your porcelain teapot looks nice. I’m actually short one at home for drinking. If you add the teapot, I’ll take all three for 300!"
