Chapter 006: I Am Willing
In fact, Gu Pangzi is not fat; he merely appears slightly plump, complemented by a round little face. If it were not for his stubbly beard, one might even believe he is a seventeen-year-old youth. There is no helping it; fair skin makes one look youthful.
There are not many people, except for me, Qi Yue, and the big fool Wen.
Quguo sighed and said: "You are the most ... ... most ... ... most I have seen in these years."
What is the matter
Seeing Cang Hai nod, Qu Guowei furrowed his brows and then said: "Why don't you sell them together? You should know that putting these items together may far exceed their value when sold separately"
Originally, the country of Qu thought that by appealing to emotions and righteousness, the young people would be easily stirred by a few words about their homeland and nation, and then they could be guided by Qu. Who would have thought that the person before them had such a thick skin that it could deflect bullets? In his heart, there was no regard for cultural relics or anything of the sort. To dismantle a cultural relic and sell it in such a manner, and still speak with such audacity, left them at a loss for how to deal with him.
What happened, do I have flowers on my face
Shall we leave it at that for today? I am quite exhausted from running back and forth. Cang Hai looked at the old man in silence, his expression not good, and he had no desire to continue this commotion with the old man.
Gu Han advised, "You cannot swing from one extreme to another. It is more sensible to continue saving money to buy a house! By the way, when are you coming back? Qi Yue and I are planning to hold a farewell party for you!"
If great righteousness cannot move them, then it is time to take some real action
It is completely misjudged to regard this as a national disgrace. Cang Hai lost his mother at a young age and his father in his teens, living alone in society, doing odd jobs and manual labor. He has heard countless profound truths and read numerous books, but for Cang Hai, he would not be stirred to fervor and charge forward due to a few words from anyone. What he values are tangible benefits. It cannot be said that he has fully achieved the principle of examining words and actions, but he has certainly come close to it.
If it were an ordinary collector who heard this, they would cry and shout to go, but unfortunately, Cang Hai is not an ordinary collector. His passion for the barren land of his hometown far exceeds any interest in those worthless antiques, and he has no desire to collect them. In the eyes of someone like Cang Hai, gold is far more beautiful than any chicken cup.
Taking out my phone to take a look, it was none other than another friend of mine: Gu Han, nicknamed Gu Fatty
Cang Hai couldn't help but look up at the old man, while simultaneously wondering if he had seen this old man today. However, when he thought back to the scene at that time, with a crowd of about ten people, and his attention focused on the gem, he simply couldn't recall whether the old man had been present or not.
"No need for that, a farewell gathering sounds too much like a funeral!" said Cang Hai
Mr. Qu, I believe you still do not understand, do you
The vast sea is truly angry. The agreement clearly states that one is anonymous during the auction, yet it seems that even before the auction has taken place, an old man has come knocking at the door. This auction house is utterly lacking in credibility.
Cang Hai is not a naive young man; he has several years of experience dealing with clients, and having lived alone since he was about ten years old, he would never simply take others' words at face value, even if they are so-called experts.
"Spare me the nonsense, one must enjoy life to the fullest while it lasts!" said Cang Hai with a smile
Cang Hai replied to him, "You should take care of yourself first; you are still single and yet you want to introduce a girlfriend to me!"
After speaking, Gu Han hung up the phone
"Let's talk about it later! I've been quite busy these days," said Cang Hai
Ting Wen stated that he has one-eighth Chinese ancestry, but it is completely unnoticeable in Cang Hai.
Then you propose a condition, and as long as I can agree to it, I will certainly not refuse. What do you think? Qu Guowei also had no other options and directly threw out these words
Cang Hai remained silent, simply watching the increasingly agitated old man, smiling as he listened to him place a series of grand labels upon his head.
After a moment of surprise, Gu Han asked again, "Where are you now, you rascal?"
Seeing the vast sea in silence, Qu Guo continued to speak: "Do you know that what you are doing is destroying a national treasure-level cultural relic? Do you realize that this is a crime against cultural heritage! ... ... "
Qu Guo put down his phone and gazed at the vast sea, asking, "Is the gem you are auctioning today taken from this?"
Seeing the vast sea in silence, Qu Guo said: "You can't remember, can you? At that time, I was standing to your left, less than two meters away. Perhaps you were too focused on looking at the gems, or maybe you were thinking about the money from the auction?"
The big fool is a fake foreigner; the so-called fake foreigner is not truly a fake foreigner, but rather a genuine foreigner. On the surface, he completely resembles an American, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and is tall and robust. However, this person speaks fluent Chinese, not only in conversation but also in writing, with a writing proficiency that could qualify for the college entrance examination.
Uh
After sending off Qu Guowei, Cang Hai muttered, "What a so-called expert in antiques, it's nothing more than this. Do you really think you can deceive me with a few grand principles?"
Cang Hai had no mood to ponder why the old man wanted to look at that thing, nor did he wish to consider it. For those in the antique circle, Qu Guowei was a great expert, someone who commanded respect to the extent that even when speaking to him, one had to stand with hands clasped. However, Cang Hai had never entered the field and had no interest in clinging to the old man's coattails
It is clear that this individual's approach is the best way to maximize profits. Treasures like this can only yield more money when dismantled and sold separately, as the total price for the entire piece would only reach around 500 to 600 million dollars at most. The value lies in the artifacts themselves, or rather, in the inscriptions on them, while the gemstones are merely an accessory. However, if dismantled, it is possible to generate an additional 100 to 200 million dollars.
I would like to take a look at this item. In return, I can take you to see my collection, and I will personally explain the intricacies to you.
Qu Guo was left hanging, unable to catch his breath, staring blankly at the vast sea with a look of disbelief
Cang Hai casually placed his phone and aimed it at the breathtakingly beautiful Victoria Harbour under the night sky: "I am in the port city!"
Feigning contemplation, Cang Hai helplessly spread his hands and said directly: "There is none!"
The old man thought to himself: How many years has it been, how many years has it been since anyone dared to be so audacious in front of me? I never expected that today I would lose my originally calm and unperturbed state of mind in front of a young brat.
I am willing
For Cang Hai, as long as I do not seek your approval, I can stand tall and firm. I do not care who you are, whether a master of your generation or a renowned antique expert. With a heart that desires nothing, I can simply be myself and that is enough.
What are you talking about? I heard Qi Yue say that you are planning to abandon your brothers and go back home. I said, are you crazy? It's just a woman. A real man has no shortage of wives. In a couple of days, my buddy will introduce you to a good one, the kind who can manage both the parlor and the kitchen! ... Gu Han just goes on and on when it comes to this.
Qu Guo stated: "It is not a matter of taking action, but rather that I am right here on site today"
Seeing the appearance of the vast sea, Qu Guo felt quite speechless in his heart, because with his current status, even if the richest person stood before him, it would merely be a conversation among equals. It had been many years since he had heard someone brazenly say in front of him, "I am willing to spend my time."
"Oh, you little rascal, have you just given up on everything? What's wrong, are you no longer saving money?" Gu Han glanced at the view by the window and realized that the place where Cang Hai lived was quite expensive.
It is not that the Quguo is greedy for the possessions of Canghai, but to say that the Quguo has no desire to possess is simply absurd. For a collector like him, it is entirely normal to want to acquire something he finds appealing. If Canghai were willing to negotiate, amounts like 100 million or 200 million Hong Kong dollars would be within his reach.
What is understood? The old man, who was already excited, is now somewhat indignant. He has long forgotten this thing. It does not have the surname Mo, nor the surname Mei, and it certainly cannot have the surname Qu. As long as Cang Hai has not yet prepared to take action, it can only have the surname Cang; it is something of Cang Hai.
For Cang Hai, treasures and national treasures hold little significance. He would rather exchange them for a vast forest than spend his life guarding such an object. Moreover, this item means little to Cang Hai; if it were a Chinese artifact, he would be more reluctant to part with it. However, since it is a Mayan artifact, Cang Hai is not particularly concerned. To him, this item is directly equivalent to money.
Upon hearing these two words, Qu Guo almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, directly feeling the triple strike of the vast sea, leaving him completely stunned on the spot
After a long while, the old man still could not think of a suitable adjective to describe the young man before him
Returning to the room, I continued to turn for a while, still not having seen everything, when my phone in my pocket began to ring
For the old man, such things are truly treasures, belonging to the wealth of all humanity. Even if the vast sea possesses them, it should not be so casually destroyed.
"This... this seems to have nothing to do with you, right?" said Cang Hai
Alright, I won't chat anymore. I am singing with my colleagues here. I will get in touch when I return
The old man has become somewhat unscrupulous, but those who deal in antiques like him are essentially engaging in deception and trickery. What they call "finding a bargain" is, in fact, taking advantage of outsiders' ignorance to acquire others' possessions for themselves
Hearing these three words, Qu Guowei was momentarily stunned, unable to utter a single word for a long time. It must be said that the old man was infuriated by Cang Hai.
Cang Hai continued to speak with a smile.
It is a pity that now, one hundred million or two hundred million Hong Kong dollars cannot even move this young man in front of us; just one gem on top is worth almost this amount, so how could they be willing to sell the remaining items at this price
Cang Hai touched his cheek as if there was something on his face
I do not know how the old gentleman is aware of these matters, but in my opinion, the confidentiality agreement of the auction has become utterly meaningless. Tomorrow, I will go to cancel the auction
Wen Yidao was someone I met on the basketball court during university. After playing a few games, this foreigner quickly became friends with Cang Hai, Qi Yue, Gu Han, and a few others. He is an extremely naive and particularly gullible American fool, which is why everyone calls him the big fool.
Gu Han was momentarily at a loss for words
Hearing that the host had sent the guests away, Qu Guo felt it was inappropriate to stay any longer. Initially filled with confidence, he had prepared himself to at least catch a glimpse of the treasure, even if he couldn't capture that young brat. However, he ended up not only failing to see the treasure but also leaving with a belly full of anger.