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The King of Antiques

Chen Yu acquired super powers due to an accidental eye mutation. From then on, he took advantage of it, made a lot of money by recognizing authentic antiques, and gradually climbed to the peak of his life...

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Chapter 23 Setting Up a Shop to Sell succulent plant

Chen Yu did not want to owe Qi Delong a favor. Although Qi Delong had raised the price with his own objective, the money had already fallen into his pocket, and he intended to repay the favor. Nodding his head in agreement, Chen Yu walked into the Delong Antique Shop.

Song Yan did not follow and drove away alone.

Qi Delong usually liked making friends, so even though Chen Yu was young, he did not underestimate him and treated him as someone with great containerential.

Chen Yu walked around the antique store. It was about the same size as Zhao Yinghao's antique store, which was also divided into two floors. The first floor was filled with ordinary antiques.

"Mr. Qi, how much is this bamboo brush container?" Chen Yu picked up an antique brush container. It was about twelve centimeters high and was engraved with plum blossoms.

"It's nothing much. If you want it, take it with you for two thousand yuan!" Qi Delong said nonchalantly.

Chen Yu smiled, shook his head and said, "I don't intend to buy it, but I want to remind you in a friendly manner. This is a bamboo brush container with a plum blossom pattern carved by Gu Zong, which is worth about a million yuan."

Qi Delong was shocked and said, "Brother, are you kidding me? Although I don't know much about bamboo carving, I've heard of Gu Zongyu."

"I have fought side by side with Mr. Qi. How could I lie to you? If you don't believe me, take a look."

Chen Yu turned the brush container and gently pressed it under the bamboo carving on one side a few times. Unexpectedly, a piece of bamboo about five or six centimeters long was pulled off. The four traditional Chinese characters under the piece of bamboo appeared: Gu Zongyu!

It was clear that this piece of bamboo was added by later generations. It covered his name, so if one didn't look carefully, they wouldn't be able to see it at all.

Gu Zongyu was from Jiading City in the Qing Dynasty. His bamboo carving was carefully made, using a knife. He was indebrushdent and created his own sect. He was one of the most famous bamboo carving masters in the Qing Dynasty.

His Xishan Traveler's brush container had previously sold for over ten million at the Jiashide Auction House, setting the highest auction record for the Bamboo Carved Art.

This plum-blossom brush container was simple and unsophisticated. The craftsmanship of the knife was high and lifelike. It could be said to be the masterpiece of a great master.

"Damn, you even found this. It's really Master Gu Zongyu's work. You're so discerning that I almost sold it to you. Thank you so much!" Qi Delong picked up the brush container and kissed it happily, as if he had picked up a big bargain.

As the saying goes, a gentleman makes money in right way. Chen Yu could have picked up a bargain and easily earned another one million yuan, but for the sake of returning Qi Delong's favor, he said it without hesitation.

"Bro, take another look. There are other valuable things in my store!"

Chen Yu had a supernatural power, so the value of all the objects could not escape his eyes. He selected a few more, but they were not so high, ranging from tens of thousands to two to three hundred thousand. His words were very convincing.

Qi Delong was overjoyed. He did not expect Chen Yu to have such a good ability that he could avoid losing nearly two million yuan by walking around in his shop. He was determined to make friends with Chen Yu.

It was noon. Qi Delong invited Chen Yu to the best restaurant nearby for a nice meal. He was so enthusiastic that he almost treated Chen Yu as a master.

After dinner, Chen Yu found an excuse and finally left...

The next day, Chen Yu arrived at the Happy House orphanage and took out the pot of Binglu that he'd taken care of for two days. Its quality had improved greatly, and he intended to sell it.

He couldn't afford to raise such precious flowers. If it died, it wouldn't be worthy at all.

Gao Dakui also came over when he received the phone call. He complained after meeting Qin Haodong, "This broken flower is not worth more than 30 yuan. It's not worth selling at all!"

Binglu had revealed its high-quality appearance. Its leaves were crystal clear like an ice lamp.

But in the eyes of Gao Dakui, who didn't know the it, it was worthless. It didn't even have flowers and buds. How much was it worth?

Chen Yu patted him on the shoulder and smiled. "Cut the crap. Come with me to the flower market. I guarantee you'll be shocked by the price!"

"Bullshit!" Gao Dakui puckered his lips and obviously didn't believe Chen Yu, but he still followed Chen Yu out.

After arriving at the flower market, Chen Yu strolled around the shops. When he took a look at the plaque, he knew the store's assets and the boss' financial resources.

Ordinary stores and hawkers were directly excluded. Chen Yu walked into a fresh and elegant flower shop with all kinds of flowers arranged in picturesque disorder. The fragrance was assailing his nostrils. It was a very high-end flower shop.

He held the Binglu and asked the salesgirl, "Do you buy this?"

The female shop assistant swept her gaze casually around and said, "Yes, succulent plants, one pot for ten yuan."

"Cough, cough." Chen Yu couldn't stay calm anymore. He reminded, "Please take a good look at this. It's not an ordinary succulent plant, but a high-quality one."

The female shop assistant was patient. She regarded it a few times and her expression suddenly changed.

"You know it?" Chen Yu was unable to contain his joy. However, the female shop assistant's next sentence caused him to feel extremely shocked.

"It's quite pretty. How about fifty yuan? Fifty yuan is already a high price!"

Meeting someone who didn't know the business, Chen Yu felt helpless. He turned around and left. Among the four flower shops that possessed decent financial resources, not a single one of them knew Binglu. He was disappointed.

Gao Dakui followed by his side, laughing and joking at the same time. "Bro could it be that you brought me here to change my mood because you knew everything had not been going smoothly lately? Admittedly, I'm in a much better mood now, haha!"

Chen Yu's said angrily, "What do you know? Go get a waste board and a marker. If the store doesn't accept them, I will set up a stall on the street!"

When he saw Chen Yu become serious, Gao Dakui restrained his smile and did as he was told obediently.

After getting the things, Chen Yu wrote down the price on the old paper cartons, which made Gao Dakui gasp. "Six hundred thousand yuan. Are you crazy for money?"

Chen Yu rolled his eyes and said, "It's really scary to be ignorant. Today, I will sell it for 600,000 yuan for you to see. There are many people in the street that there must be someone who know the good. After I sell it, I will help you to set up a moving company for you."

The plainly dressed brothers had set up simple stalls and were squatting on the ground, looking a bit shabby. However, the price tag of '600,000 yuan' on the board formed a strong contrast with their appearances, attracting many people.

What the people loved to do the most was to watch the fun. It was not long before many people gathered in front of the stall, pointing and gossiping.

"F*ck, It is crazy that a succulent plant cost for 600,000 yuan."

"Yeah, who do you think you are? We can't be a sucker even if we have money..."

Gao Dakui was a tall and stalwart man, yet his face flushed red from embarrassment as he covered his face and said in a low voice, "It's too embarrassing. Chen Yu, let's go!"

On the other hand, Chen Yu paid no attention to the surrounding crowd, and he sneered in his heart. "Wait until I sell the Binglu, all of you will know who's the real idiot."

He comforted Gao Dakui and said, "It's fine. Look, our popularity is growing higher and higher, and it's a good thing to draw customers over!"

Right at this moment, a sharp female voice sounded out from the crowd, and she said in a strange tone, "Oh, aren't you two coolies that worked for me? Why are you squatting by the side of the road and begging for food?"

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