Chapter 8: Antique Street

"Who said that? I really just came to see you, and by the way, something happened. Please help me take a look." Yang Ling smiled as he placed his backpack on the table, then pointed at Brother Ji and said to the two women, "Let me formally introduce, this is Boss Fang Hongji, I just call him Brother Ji." Then he pointed at the two women and said, "These two beauties, this one is from our unit's Comprehensive Office..." Before he could finish his sentence, his foot was stepped on hard by Han Xue. "Oh, a colleague from the Comprehensive Office, this is my sister Han Xue, and this one is my friend Han Xinglin, who is also my sister's niece." "These two beauties, this one is from our unit's Comprehensive Office..." Before he could finish his sentence, his foot was stepped on hard by Han Xue. "Oh, a colleague from the Comprehensive Office, this is my sister Han Xue, and this one is my friend Han Xinglin, who is also my sister's niece."

"Oh dear, Auntie, what is so interesting about the Big Wild Goose Pagoda? I have been there often since I was little, and I am already tired of that rundown place!" Han Xinglin said, playfully tugging at Han Xue's arm.

Uh ~ ! I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it ! '' Yang Ling said with a hint of frustration as he stood up, `` It's not far ahead, a friend of mine has opened an antique shop here, let's go ! ''

"Then where do you want to go? Today, you two are the most important!" Han Xue said with a smile, playfully rubbing Han Xinglin's nose.

In less than two hundred meters of walking, Yang Ling had already seen dozens of Ming Dynasty Xuande censers, hundreds of chicken cup, and even official kiln porcelain passed down from who knows where. It would be embarrassing for any stall not to display a few of these items and claim to sell antiques. It is as if the five thousand years of Chinese civilization have passed by so peacefully, with people happily living through a brilliant era of culture, where even the change of dynasties was conducted with such civility and politeness, with the gentle transfer of power to a different surname. Such atrocities as the destruction of the Four Olds, a catastrophic loss of cultural relics, must have occurred in a parallel universe.

How about we go to the antique street near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda? Today is Saturday, and there is an early market, which should be quite fun. Additionally, I have something that I need to have a friend appraise, so we can take care of that together. In the evening, how about I treat both of you lovely ladies to a grand dinner?

At this moment, Han Xinglin was also stifling a laugh, her face flushed red. Yang Ling, feeling embarrassed, quickly took a sip of cola to cover up, thinking to himself that he had made a blunder. He had left a gluttonous impression on their very first meeting, and it seemed that this matter was likely to fall through. What a pity! Such a beautiful woman, if she were to grow for a few more years, would surely evoke the same outrage as Han Xue, making it impossible for men to carry on with their lives.

Unlike usual? A large bed and two pale bodies suddenly surged in Yang Ling's mind, causing him to involuntarily squeeze his legs together. Han Xue shot him an angry glance, seemingly aware of his sordid thoughts

Anyway, as they came out to play, the three of them were not in a hurry, taking their time. Han Xinglin and Yang Ling gradually began to converse more. The two women were curious about almost everything. Faced with those peculiar crafts, hand-held items, decorative pieces, pendants, and bracelets, as well as the dazzling array of agarwood, agate, jade, and crystal, they were simply powerless to resist, wanting to buy everything. Fortunately, Yang Ling had some knowledge about these items; otherwise, they would have surely ended up with a pile of purchases that would make them regret it.

Although it is called an antique market, anyone with discerning eyes knows that it is essentially impossible to find genuine antiques here. What is referred to as antiques are merely replicas, with some imitations dating back to the 1980s or 1990s, while others may have just been taken out of the kiln this morning. Yet, each seller speaks with such seriousness, as if they are offering treasures that have been passed down through eight generations.

By the time we arrived at the antique street, it was nearly 1 PM. The morning market had mostly concluded, but due to it being the weekend, the crowd was still bustling and lively. Aside from the shops, the roadside stalls were densely packed, one after another, displaying a dazzling array of items that were varied and chaotic.

However, the two women seemed completely unaware, filled with enthusiasm, wanting to check out almost all the stalls, exclaiming in delight when they discovered interesting items. Especially Han Xue, every time she bent down, the stall owners across from her would involuntarily cross their legs. Yang Ling couldn't help but widen his eyes, exclaiming in disbelief! What a huge loss! Fortunately, Han Xinglin was dressed relatively conservatively; otherwise, he would have been left speechless, considering she was his future girlfriend.

"Great, great!" As soon as Yang Ling finished speaking, Han Xinglin began to clap her hands in approval, "I have never been to an antique market in my life. Every time I hear my grandfather talk about it, he says there are many strange and interesting things there. Aunt, let's go!"

Passing through a small gate, one enters a spacious courtyard adorned with several ornamental stones, a stone table, and a few antique wooden stools. After wandering around for a short while, a sudden wave of fatigue washes over them, and the group, feeling no need for formality, takes their seats. Before long, a girl in work attire enters with several cups of water. Yang Ling takes one cup and drinks it down in a few gulps, letting out a refreshing sigh of relief.

The man greeted a young and beautiful female shop assistant beside him, and then led Yang Ling and Han Xue to the back of the store.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-known attraction in the city, located within the Ci'en Temple. It stands seven stories high and is a structure from the Tang Dynasty, boasting a long history. However, the place has become quite overwhelming. I remember during my university days, I would visit almost every month with different classmates, and I had also been there many times with my then-girlfriend. Thinking of my girlfriend brings a wave of melancholy; the world has changed, and I wonder who now holds the woman with whom I once made vows under the flowers and the moon.

Shall we go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda? Han Xue hesitated for a moment

While waiting for the barbecue, Han Xue took a moment to calm her breath and asked, "I didn't clarify earlier, what incident caused you to go to the police station, and why did it take so long?"

Startled, Yang Ling couldn't help but spray the cola in her mouth, her face turning bright red. "Sister Han, where are you thinking? It's true, that female police officer wouldn't let us leave. The kick I gave was quite heavy; the thief couldn't even move. Moreover, Zhen Tian almost made that guy incapable of having descendants. The police even want us to pay for the medical expenses?"

"Oh! Is that you, kid?" The man behind the counter raised his head and saw Yang Ling with a beaming smile. Upon noticing the two beautiful women behind Yang Ling, his eyes widened as he exclaimed, "I thought something was off; you haven't come to see me for no reason. Turns out you brought your family along for a trip. Don't just stand there; it's crowded outside. Come sit in the back!"

The three individuals no longer hesitated and took a vehicle departing from Gulou towards the direction of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Yang Ling could not help but feel speechless; the thoughts of women are truly elusive. It seems that everyone has their own story. At this moment, the lamb skewers arrived, and Yang Ling stopped talking, burying himself in eating, resembling a little hamster munching on corn. In a flash, he quickly finished twenty lamb skewers. Then the lamb chops arrived, which were a bit more troublesome, yet Yang Ling continued to eat with great enthusiasm, soon clearing everything away.

"Does Sister Han recognize Zhen Tian?" Yang Ling asked with a strange expression.

"Indeed, I was not mistaken. You, my friend, are simply a glutton among men, an elite in the realm of food enthusiasts," Han Xue said, pointing speechlessly at the pile of bamboo skewers in front of Yang Ling.

Han Xue smiled and shook her head, "It seems that you two indeed have a tacit understanding. Since that is the case, then go ahead!"

"How could you not recognize her? She is younger than me, loves to exercise, has a good figure, good skin, and good looks, and she is not married. Hmph! Which man in our vicinity does not know her!"

You rascal! Brother Ji pointed at Yang Ling, laughing and crying at the same time, saying, "You definitely didn't come to see me; you just came to find something to drink after getting tired from shopping!"

Walking through the antique market, Yang Ling found himself flanked by two stunningly beautiful women, who were so close that he felt as if he were embraced by them. Their full, soft breasts pressed against his arms multiple times, a sensation that left him parched and his little brother stirring with excitement, drawing the ire of many men around him who glared at him fiercely. If looks could inflict harm, he would likely be severely injured by now.

There were quite a few people inside. Yang Ling walked directly to the innermost counter, where a man in his thirties was looking down at his phone. Yang Ling tapped on the counter and said, "Brother Ji, are you busy?"

By the way, Sister Han, where are we going next? Yang Ling skillfully changed the subject, as the streets were bustling with people, lively and vibrant.

After wandering for more than two hours, the two women were basically satisfied at this point. However, Yang Ling's backpack had become much heavier, filled with many items, most of which were just a few dozen yuan each, merely bought for the sake of enjoyment. Exhausted from walking, the three of them sat down on the steps by the roadside to rest, while Yang Ling kept rubbing her calves, feeling that this was far more tiring than mining.

Hmph! I'll let it go this time, the situation is special. In the future, keep your distance from that woman, Zhen Tian!" Han Xue said, pointing at Yang Ling's nose.

Yang Ling nodded at the girl, but could no longer contain himself and shouted, "Boss, bring me twenty skewers of lamb and ten skewers of lamb chops, not too spicy, and a bottle of cola!" He hadn't felt it on the way, but now, smelling the fragrant aroma of the grilled meat, his stomach suddenly began to churn violently, and he immediately felt unwell.

You! You!" Han Xue, feeling exasperated, poked Yang Ling's forehead with her finger, "You little rascal, are you born in the Year of the Pig? Are you here to treat us to a meal or just to satisfy your own appetite?"

The three individuals walked a short distance forward, and a sign reading "Mingyuxuan" appeared before them as they entered the shop

"By the way, didn't you say you had something to do here?" Han Xue stretched her body, her prominent bosom almost bursting forth, igniting a wave of heat in Yang Ling's heart

You must believe it, you are the number one fool.

Yang Ling, while drinking cola, recounted the events of the morning. Han Xue, with a strange expression, said, "It was actually her?" After a pause, she continued, "How could such a trivial matter take so long? Tell me, were you fooling around with that woman Zhen Tian?"

Mingyuxuan primarily engages in the business of jade products, including new and antique jade, jadeite, Hetian jade, and chicken blood stone. The distinction between genuine and imitation items relies heavily on one's discernment, with jade being the main focus while also accommodating other items

Yang Ling, what do you think?" Han Xinglin winked at Yang Ling, "Where do you think is more fun, somewhere different from usual.

Sister Han, please spare me, I haven't had breakfast yet! Can I fill my stomach first?

After finishing a bite and feeling satisfied, I was about to take a sip of cola to refresh my palate when I raised my eyes and noticed two women staring at me intently, as if they had discovered a new continent