Wang Bin felt a little uncomfortable under his master's gaze, and said with a smile, "Master, just say what you want to say!"
Li Zhengguo said with a smile, "I have indeed taken on a good apprentice!"
Wang Bin said shyly, "Thank you for the compliment, Master!"
"You are not only intelligent, but also reserved and hardworking. Your future is limitless!"
"Thank you for your kind words, Master!"
"This Sunday is my 70th birthday. I didn't originally want to have a birthday party, but I couldn't resist my son and grandchildren's persistent pleading. If you're free, come and join the fun!"
"Ah! Alright, your disciple will definitely be there!"
"Yes, you're here early. Eat up!"
"good!"
Wang Bin nodded and, somewhat awkwardly, took some pepper and poured it into the lamb offal, then took some cilantro and put it in as well, before starting to eat.
This breakfast stall isn't very big, but the food is definitely authentic, and it's very popular. If they hadn't arrived early, they probably would have had to wait in line to find a seat.
After breakfast, the two gave up their seats, and Wang Bin left a fifty-yuan note under his bowl before leaving.
Although the boss said he would treat us, it's not right to ask someone to treat you when they're in business.
When Li Zhengguo saw the fifty yuan Wang Bin had given him, he was very satisfied with Wang Bin's character.
The reason he was willing to take Wang Bin in was not only because Wang Bin was a martial arts prodigy, but also because he valued Wang Bin's character.
For those who study martial arts, talent is certainly important, but character is also crucial. Otherwise, the more skilled a person is in martial arts, the greater the harm they can cause to society.
The two gave up their seats, said goodbye to the owner, and left the breakfast stall. They then walked along the road until they reached a fork in the road, where they parted ways.
After they parted ways, Wang Bin began to think about what gift he should give his master.
Based on our previous interactions, it's clear that Li Zhengguo is not only a martial arts master but also enjoys calligraphy and painting, and he is quite skilled at both.
I need to find some time to buy a piece of calligraphy or painting!
He did see many famous paintings and calligraphies in the post-apocalyptic world, but unfortunately, those paintings and calligraphies were works by celebrities in the post-apocalyptic world and could not be brought to the real world. He figured he could only go to the antique street to take a look.
He went into an antique shop on the street and found one with decent decor. The shop had two floors. Wang Bin glanced around and saw many calligraphy and paintings, but being an expert, he couldn't tell if they were genuine or not.
Wang Bin couldn't help but sigh at the novel protagonists who possessed X-ray vision, able to discern truth from falsehood with a mere glance.
"By the way, although I don't have X-ray vision, I do have a system!"
Wang Bin suddenly remembered that he still had a system, so he hurriedly asked the system about it.
"System, can you help me authenticate these paintings and calligraphy?"
"Yes, one thousand kilograms of gold per piece."
"Damn it, one piece weighs a thousand kilograms, why don't you just rob someone!"
Upon hearing the price announced by the system, Wang Bin felt a sharp pain in his chest and couldn't help but curse the system in his mind for being so greedy.
One thousand kilograms of gold per piece, and there's no guarantee it'll be proven to be real or fake. With one thousand kilograms of gold, he could practically buy the whole place here.
Without the system's help, he could only rely on his own judgment. Soon, he was attracted by a piece of calligraphy and painting and called out to the waiter next to him.
"Waiter, may I take a look at this calligraphy and painting?"
When the waiter heard Wang Bin address him by that name, he almost fell over, thinking to himself, "Sir, have you traveled from ancient times?"
Although he was unhappy with the title "waiter," he didn't show it at all. Instead, he walked over with a big smile on his face.
"Sir, are you looking to see this calligraphy and painting?"
"Yes, could you take it down so I can take a look?"
"No problem, please wait a moment!"
After the waiter finished speaking, he turned around to get a fork to take the calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, but at that moment Wang Bin asked another question.
How much is this painting?
"It's not expensive, only 50,000."
"Fifty thousand? Forget it, I'm not watching!"
"Ah, sir, don't worry, this painting is a work by the famous Song Dynasty painter XX, absolutely genuine. If you take it home and keep it for a few years, its price will definitely double!"
"No, this painting is indeed not expensive. Do you have any more expensive paintings here?"
"Ah! Yes, sir, please come to the second floor. All the treasures are on the second floor!"
The waiter had initially assumed Wang Bin was complaining about the price of the calligraphy and paintings, and he had prepared a long list of excuses. He hadn't expected Wang Bin to complain about the price being too low, and he was momentarily stunned. When he finally realized what was happening, he grinned from ear to ear. This was definitely a big, fat pig, and a very big one at that. He decided to fleece Wang Bin thoroughly.
This is something that happens only once every few years; it's outrageous that he let it go.
Soon, Wang Bin was led to the second floor by the waiter. The second floor was decorated in a more unique way. In the front was a classically decorated living room, while in the back it seemed to be a storage room for goods.
Wang Bin was invited to sit at an eight-immortal table made of rosewood. The chairs were also made of rosewood, and this set of rosewood chairs alone was worth a lot of money.
"Are you selling this set of rosewood furniture?"
"Ah! I'm sorry, this set of rosewood furniture is not for sale. It's something our boss uses to entertain guests!"
The waiter had just picked up the teapot, ready to pour tea for Wang Bin, when he was almost startled by Wang Bin's words and spilled the tea.
"My goodness, we've really met a golden pig this time! He wants to buy this sandalwood furniture worth tens of millions right off the bat!"
This set of rosewood furniture is used by their boss as a facade, specifically for those distinguished guests. Every time those distinguished guests come to the second floor, the first thing they see is this set of rosewood furniture, and then they easily believe that what they sell is genuine.
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