Rhino Horn Cup

"Caicai, this Australian lobster fried rice is really delicious. Try it." Li Mo tasted a mouthful of fried rice and his eyes lit up. The rice was loose and mixed with the fresh fragrance of lobster. The taste was good.

"Rice fills your stomach. Just try a few last bites."

The meal was extremely satisfying. The two of them sat there and rested for a while before leaving in satisfaction.

"Hero, you've gotten me into trouble. What should I do? I'll think of you when I'm hungry in the future."

"Don't miss me. I'm just a legend."

"Since you're treating me to a big meal, I'll work hard to be a good tour guide. Let's go. I'll bring you to the Panjiayuan Antique Market first."

Although it was noon, there were still many people walking around. Moreover, the scale of the stalls here was much larger than the City God Temple. At a glance, Li Mo saw all kinds of old porcelain, old books, calligraphy, wood carvings, ancient coins, and everything. Of course, it was almost impossible to find a real thing.

"Hero, just watch the show. Don't ask for the price casually. The people here can take the bowls from home and blow them to be used by a eunuch beside an emperor. They can even quote ancient books."

"You know your stuff."

"Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've seen a pig run."

The two of them walked and stopped. When they saw something interesting, they would pick it up and play with it.

"Hero, look at this wood carving. It's very unique."

Li Mo took a casual look and said, "This is the image of the flying fairies of Dunhuang. However, the sculptor's technique is poor. Although it's stylish, it's lifeless. Moreover, the wood is made of the most ordinary fir wood. The most ridiculous thing is that he deliberately made it old, making it look out of place."

"Oh." Caicai put down the wooden carving and felt that it was boring.

The stall owner was already walking over. When he saw Caicai put down the wooden carving, he revealed a regretful expression. He felt like he had lost a chance to earn a lot of money.

"Boss, how much is this bottle?"

The fatty on Li Mo's left, who had been looking at the porcelain, waved at the boss. He was about 20 years old. He was wearing Armani glasses and imported sportswear. He looked like a rich person.

"Sir, you have good taste. You took a fancy to the most valuable item in my stall at a glance." The boss immediately leaned over with a smile. "This is a Yuan dynasty's blue and white dragon pattern jar I bought from an acquaintance. Look at this color. Look at this dragon. It's mighty and domineering. It even has nine claws. In ancient times, only emperors could use it. If you buy it and put it there, it can even enhance the feng shui of the house."

"Boss, I just want to know how much it can be sold for."

"150,000."

"This jar is big. I'll use it for flower arrangement. Boss, don't lie to me. I'll take it with me for 500 yuan." Fatty in Armani was not stupid.

"500 yuan is too little. I've already spent 800 yuan. If you take 1,000 yuan, I'll just earn a little."

Li Mo couldn't help but laugh out loud. This boss was too funny. He offered a sky-high price of 150,000 yuan, but he could sell it for 1,000 yuan. He had said a lot of nonsense for nothing.

Armani thought for a moment and actually turned to look at Li Mo. "Little brother, how much do you think this is worth?"

"This blue-and-white dragon-pattern jar is not bad. According to the current cost, it will cost about 500 yuan. It's not a big deal for the boss to resell it for 1,000 yuan. If it's me, 700 yuan is just right."

The Armani fatty immediately said to the boss, "This is the price."

"Little brother, you're an expert. Today, I'll make an exception and lose money to earn a shout out."

Li Mo smiled and was about to leave when his gaze swept across the stall. Suddenly, his gaze landed on an object shaped like a Rhino Horn Cup.

"Boss, how much is that wood carving?"

Li Mo pointed at the Rhino Horn Cup in the corner.

The boss did not like him and was still angry that he had just broken his bargaining price. Hence, he held back his anger and said, "1,000 yuan. There's no room for negotiation."

"Deal."

Li Mo agreed readily. He took out his cell phone and was about to transfer the money when the boss was stunned and a little surprised. He looked at the gray Rhino Horn Cup and sized up Li Mo, as if he was hesitating.

"Hero, why are you so impulsive again? You spent 8,000 yuan to buy a set of history books previously, and now you want to spend 1,000 yuan to buy a lousy thing. You really have a lot of money."

Caicai rolled her eyes at the side. Hero didn't take money seriously.

"Boss, are you selling it for 300 yuan?"

The boss looked enlightened. So this was a young master who did not lack money. He immediately frowned and said, "Young lady, we have a final rule in our business. If everyone wants to go back on their word, how will our business continue?"

"Dumbo meeting an unscrupulous businessman. I'm so angry." Caicai glared at Li Mo angrily.

"Sir, I've already packed what you like."

The boss quickly wrapped the Rhino Horn Cup and stuffed it into Li Mo's arms, afraid that his business would fail if he was a second late.

After two consecutive business deals and making a small profit, his previous unhappiness had long disappeared.

After Li Mo paid, he placed the Rhino Horn Cup in his backpack and smiled at Caicai. "How did you know my nickname is Dumbo?"

The three of them almost fainted.

Li Mo hummed a tune and continued to shop. 1,000 yuan was nothing. That Rhino Horn Cup had a powerful background.

"There's something wrong with that Rhino Horn Cup just now." Fatty in Armani seemed to have thought of something. He picked up the vase and chased after him. "Little brother, wait."

"What's up, bro?"

"Pardon me for asking, but that wasn't a wooden statue just now, right?" Fatty Armani whispered. "I feel like it's a horseshoe cup made from rhinoceros horns."

Li Mo turned to look at him. This brother had good eyesight and could actually see something. No wonder he bargained the 150,000 yuan vase to 500 yuan. Ordinary people did not even have the courage to bargain.

The fat man's eyes lit up. "Little brother, can I take a look?"

"A peer?"

"I can't say that we're in the same industry. My grandfather likes to collect old items. I know a little more after seeing more. Brother, you must be an expert to buy it without hesitation just now. If it's good stuff, I can buy it at a high price."

"You want to collect it? The potential for appreciation of such antiques is not high. It can't compare to those porcelain, calligraphy and paintings, but the investment value is not bad."

"To be honest, my family runs a small auction house. As long as it's real or good, I won't bargain."

Li Mo was skeptical.

"Little brother, you don't believe me?" Armani immediately took out a business card from his pocket and said enthusiastically, "My surname is Niu."

Li Mo took it and took a look. Oh my god, the business card was inlaid with gold. There was only a gilded name, Niu Yingjun, and a string of numbers on the front. On the back was "Capital New Era Auction House".

This slightly narcissistic name was really awesome.

"CEO Niu, I'm mainly here to tour the Panjiayuan Antique Market today. I won't consider anything else. However, I'll definitely contact you in the future if I need you."

"Coincidentally, I'm also here to take a look today. Why don't I accompany you?"

"Fatty, we're not familiar with you. We don't need you to accompany us. If there's nothing else, go play by yourself. Don't stick to us."

Caicai's temper came again.

"I'm sorry, CEO Niu. This girl has a terrible temper."

"Hero, who are you calling terrible?"

"Sigh, children are all the same. I won't disturb you guys anymore. Little brother, remember to contact me if you want to sell it. That's settled."

Caicai saw Fatty Niu's reluctant expression and felt a chill. "Damn fatty."

Then, she caught up to Li Mo and asked curiously, "Hero, was the one you bought just now worth a lot of money?"

"Yes, it's worth some money. It's not a loss to spend 1,000 yuan."