Chapter 5: Sale of Gold Coins

The other party quickly received the dynamic and static images of the gold coins taken by Zhao Ze with his mobile phone, and called half an hour later

Payment is made upon delivery, and thereafter, whatever you sell is none of my concern

All ... ... all ?

Over the past two years, even if Zhao Ze has been frugal, he has only a balance of less than 20,000

Afterwards, the two met directly at the bank. After counting the gold coins, Agent Chen directly transferred a total of 10 million yuan to Zhao Ze's card.

Zhao Ze, like a miser, poured a total of over 108,000 gold coins from three entire chests onto the bedroom floor, which at first glance indeed gave a somewhat "mountain of gold" impression

If this delays the sale of the gold coins, would it not be a case of losing much for the sake of a small gain

It takes only a few hours to travel from Shanghai to the island city where Zhao Ze is located. After both parties agreed on a time and hung up the phone, Zhao Ze began preparing for the meeting in the afternoon

This approach also has the benefit of saving 20 achievement points

Take Zhao Ze as an example; his physical appearance is actually quite ordinary. Years of exposure to the sea breeze have resulted in his darker skin tone, making him look as if he has spent several years working in a coal mine

As long as he possesses the "Time Travel System," there will undoubtedly be more films in the future that will make him even stronger

After confirming the authenticity and quality of the coins, Agent Chen took out an agency contract and asked Zhao Ze to sign it and place his fingerprint on it

It is no exaggeration to say that this is a subconscious reaction that allows the brain to make actions instantly and without conscious thought

It is obvious without even thinking that this is not only a "fat sheep" but also a complete "novice"

If I were to pay this amount myself, would you be willing to ... ...

Generally speaking, the historical value inherent in gold coins far exceeds their intrinsic value

Now, after enduring hardships, he has suddenly become wealthy overnight, freeing him from any worries about his future livelihood

Zhao Ze's grandmother passed away when he was ten years old. His grandfather, an old fisherman, could no longer go out to sea due to his advanced age and had to return home to enjoy his remaining years.

In fact, there is not much to prepare, mainly because Zhao Ze wants to acquire a complete outfit. After all, if the other party sees his appearance resembling that of a poor third-generation, they will likely suspect the dubious origin of this batch of gold coins

Although the quantity is small, the value of this batch of gold coins is by no means low, with each coin valued at approximately 30,000 to 40,000 RMB, and a gold content exceeding 99%, representing the pinnacle of refining technology of that era

Both parties shook hands and sat down. Without waiting for Chen Guohua to speak, Zhao Ze threw the backpack behind him onto the table

Each coin was examined carefully, and Agent Chen nodded in approval, feeling immensely satisfied. It is rare to find ancient coins preserved in such complete condition; the vast majority of ancient coins sold on the market have undergone subsequent restoration.

Of course, this refers to selling them separately. If they are all sold together, the value of the coins would be significantly discounted

Well, there are more than 300 in total, all in this bag

What is an appropriate amount for the first exchange? A small quantity is meaningless, while too much can easily lead to trouble

My name is Zhao Ze, you can just call me Xiao Zhao

This rough estimate indicates that the total value of more than three hundred gold coins has evidently surpassed ten million RMB

After Agent Chen left, Zhao Ze trembled slightly as he inserted the card into the ATM and withdrew 20,000 in cash

According to images found online, this batch of over 300 coins dates back to the time of Alexander the Great

However, in the eyes of the agent Chen, he became a "human-shaped fat sheep"

The agent Chen was instantly beaming with joy, as he could easily make a net profit of several million with just a turn of his hand. Where could he find such a good deal?

Like a child who has just received a new toy, Zhao Ze is captivated by the gunplay extracted from the world of "Kingsman," picking up the gun and not wanting to put it down

In this regard, Zhao Ze's "Movie Dimension Crossing System" is indeed far superior to the main god in infinite flow novels

The agent twitched the corners of his mouth a couple of times, probably because he had never encountered such a "generous" seller before, and for a moment, he was indeed a bit unaccustomed to it

Hello, I am the agent for this occasion, Chen Guohua

In reality, Agent Chen Yuanyuan is far more urgent than Zhao Ze had imagined

With a loud crash, not only did it startle Agent Chen, but the waiter beside him also jumped in surprise

Upon opening the backpack, more than three hundred gold coins were scattered haphazardly together. If it were not for witnessing it with my own eyes, who would believe that such a small backpack contained valuables worth over ten million?

Looking back at Zhao Ze himself, the relocation fee that initially fell into his hands was only a little over 30,000.

Strictly speaking, Zhao Ze, who is about to turn eighteen, is also a person of misfortune. His parents smuggled themselves to the United States when he was three years old, leaving him to live with his elderly grandparents.

The process of ability extraction is quite simple; it only requires a gentle tap on the options on the light screen with a finger. In just a few breaths, the extraction work is completed

The styles of these coins are diverse, including coins from the period of the Roman Empire, coins from the era of ancient Greek city-states, and coins excavated from the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs. Additionally, there are countless ancient coins of unknown origin that Zhao Ze is unable to identify.

There are many channels for selling gold coins, and Zhao Ze chose a more stable and conservative approach. He made a phone call to the Shanghai office of Sotheby's auction house based on the information he found online

The caller claimed to be surnamed Chen and is a professional agent for Sotheby's in the country, hoping that Zhao Ze could grant him full authority to handle this matter

Agent Chen is undoubtedly one of the few representatives of Sotheby's in the country, possessing a keen eye and sharp insight, immediately recognizing that all the clothing worn by Zhao Ze is brand new

However, this has little to do with Zhao Ze. He directly informed the other party that he had a batch of ancient gold coins worth over 10 million, and he wanted to entrust Sotheby's to find a suitable buyer directly, rather than going through an auction, mainly to save time

It is not that Zhao Ze is unfilial, but rather that he is stretched too thin and cannot always stay by his grandfather's side

Fortunately, Zhao Ze has thick eyebrows and big eyes, a tall stature, long legs, and a large frame. Additionally, the aura added by Zhao Ze's intentional purchase of a Burberry "War God Suit" has also contributed significantly to his appeal

Most importantly, gunfighting itself encompasses a certain degree of combat skills, which means that even without a gun in hand, Zhao Ze would not be completely defenseless.

Zhao Ze nodded in agreement, selling to whom is still selling? ... As long as Chen Guohua can come up with this sum of money, it is actually a good thing for him, at least he won't have to pay extra taxes ...

Furthermore, the conditions of the village-run nursing home are excellent, and the residents are all old friends whom my grandfather has known since childhood, allowing them to support and entertain each other. Additionally, there are dedicated caregivers, and Zhao Ze can visit his grandfather at any time. The old man has been living quite comfortably these past two years

The only drawback is in terms of physicality; compared to the seasoned and refined ace agent, Zhao Ze is merely an average high school senior with a typical physique, but he does not mind this at all

Still the same saying, Zhao Ze is not afraid of trouble, but he also does not like trouble coming to him

Zhao Ze shrugged his shoulders and said nonchalantly, "Aren't you supposed to be looking at the gold coins? I've brought them all over, take your time to look."

However, overall, selling 300 million US dollars should not be a problem

It would be one thing if that were the case, but the problem is that after Zhao Ze's parents went to the United States, they quickly lost contact with the family and have since been unreachable.

Once the extraction of the capability item is completed, he has instantaneously and thoroughly mastered that capability, without any discount, and there is no need for him to spend additional time familiarizing himself with and mastering it

"As long as it is not less than 10 million!" Zhao Ze decisively stated, while the agent Chen on the opposite side showed a change in expression.

At this point, this contract is considered officially effective. The agent, Chen, promises to find a suitable buyer within one week and inquires about Zhao Ze's psychological price point.

Although Sotheby's is the world's leading auction house, its reputation in the domestic market is not very good, as it dared to auction the twelve zodiac animal heads

Zhao Ze does not aspire to sell at an exorbitant price; while a high price is certainly desirable, a slightly lower one is also acceptable, as it was all acquired for free anyway

At 6:00 PM, Zhao Ze met with Agent Chen at a café near the train station

After discussing with his grandfather, Zhao Ze ultimately purchased an apartment in the newly constructed fishing village community and also paid a sum of money to the village committee as the expenses for his grandfather's future stay in the village-run nursing home

The money for purchasing the items was all saved by Zhao Ze from the gaps in his teeth

People rely on their clothing, just as horses rely on their saddles; this statement is absolutely correct

In this way, the value of these coins has also been significantly enhanced in an intangible manner

Now that I finally have the means to protect myself, the next step is...

Fortunately, a few years ago, due to the need to allocate space for the construction of the country's first aircraft carrier base, each household in the village received a substantial relocation fee

According to the results of Zhao Ze's online inquiry, these 108,000 gold coins could be sold for at least 300 to 500 million US dollars

Perhaps concerned that the night would bring many dreams, just one day later, Agent Chen called, and I do not know where he managed to get the money in such a short time

Ultimately, he sells gold coins merely to improve his living conditions, without expecting to amass great wealth through this means

But if one were to take out tens of thousands of gold coins all at once to sell, who knows if it would bring trouble upon oneself

Transactions worth tens of millions may not seem substantial, but for auction houses, even transactions in the millions are heavily promoted on their official websites. After all, the domestic auction market has yet to gain significant traction.

In simple terms, Zhao Ze only needs 50 achievement points to fully extract Harry Hart's gun-fighting skills

Xiao Zhao, what is this... Agent Chen Zhang has a look on his face as if he wants to say something but dares not to speak

Then it is settled! I will raise the funds within three days, and I will contact you then

The agent stated that merely looking at pictures and videos is insufficient, and he intends to come in person.

This is also the most troubling aspect for Zhao Ze; selling less is meaningless. After all, his status as a third-generation poor person is not just a claim, but a genuine reality of being very poor

For Zhao Ze, the most valuable personal skill possessed by Harry Hart is undoubtedly his gunfighting technique, which is precisely what Zhao Ze urgently needs at this moment

Zhao Ze held the vintage pistol he had brought back from the movie world, and an overwhelming sense of familiarity arose, as if he had immersed himself in the art of gunfighting for decades

Subsequently, Zhao Ze sorted through all the gold coins by category and ultimately decided to sell the batch with the smallest quantity