Chapter 55 I'm going to raise money
Jiang Wanwan asked in a suspicious tone: "Fake?"
"It is indeed different from what was written in my notes. The notes said that there would be no deer carved on the top of the jade hat... But it feels really good. I feel like it is real jade."
Jiang Wanwan's words were half true and half false, and her attitude was also ambiguous. Jiang Lian had already taken a fancy to the girl, and was afraid that Jiang Wanwan would snatch her away from her, so she felt a little uneasy.
"Wan Wan, this is definitely not true."
"Didn't you just tell Lin Youshuang that we are sisters and the grudges between us are minor issues. We are descendants of the Jiang family. Can I still lie to you about treasure appraisal?"
Jiang Lian held Jiang Wanwan's hand and said earnestly: "Shiguan told me that jade hat tops are not cheap. Forget it. Don't be a sucker. Besides, you don't have much money on you and can't afford it." The reason why she believed this was a good thing was that she remembered what Cheng Shiguan told her. There were deer and Ganoderma lucidum engraved on the jade hat top. It was a product from the Jin and Yuan Dynasties and was very valuable.
The Cheng family is good at jade, so it would be perfect if she could collect the jade hat top and send it to the Cheng family as a gift. They will definitely recognize her and accept her.
Jiang Wanwan frowned and looked at it for a while: "Well, I thought I could take it and give it to Captain Cheng. Isn't the Cheng family good at jade? I want to take it and use it to build relationships with Xingjiang, so that Captain Cheng can promote him more."
Of course, she didn't have such an idea. She said this because she was afraid that Jiang Lian would be hesitant and not want to accept this guy after a while.
When Jiang Lian heard that Jiang Wanwan was thinking of getting close to the Cheng family, she became even more anxious.
When appraising treasures and finding bargains, the most taboo thing is to be impatient.
Jiang Lian advised her: "Calm down Wanwan, if you take fake goods to the Cheng family, it might ruin your man's future."
Jiang Wanwan thought for a moment and said, "That's right. I'm going home first. My family is waiting for me to cook."
"Okay, my stomach feels a little uncomfortable. You go first, and I will go back to the educated youth site by myself later." Jiang Lian took the opportunity to stay.
Jiang Wanwan left dejectedly, looking very disappointed.
After she left, Jiang Lian wanted to take the jade hat top, but when she turned around, she found that Erzhuzi had put the thing away: "Where is the jade hat top? Why did you put it away? Take it out and show it to me!"
Erzhuzi knew that the item had flaws, so he didn't dare let her take a closer look. He said angrily, "Didn't you just say that my item was fake? I think you're just a half-baked treasure appraiser. My item is real. Someone came to buy it a few years ago, but the price was too low, so I didn't sell it!"
"You mean, someone has come to your house to look at the goods before?" This proves that this is a treasure. Jiang Lian secretly thought that he couldn't let this thing slip away.
"Little brother, Grandma Bao, don't be angry. I just said this is fake on purpose. Of course, I know it's real and good. Wanwan doesn't have much money and can't afford it. Your two families have a good relationship. She can't pay the price you want. Are you going to sell it or not?"
Jiang Lian's words were so beautiful that Grandma Bao saw through her cunning nature: "You are right, child, but my goods are not cheap. I am afraid you can't afford them."
Jiang Lian had fallen from being the eldest daughter of the Jiang family to this point, and her self-esteem had been greatly damaged. She had not been so good at showing off before, but now she had to be strong: "You don't know, my fiancé's family specializes in treasure appraisal in the capital, and you have never seen the scenery of Liulichang."
You country bumpkin, you’ll never be able to go to the capital in your lifetime, she doesn’t mind talking more about it.
"Liulichang, a bridge is built in the middle of the factory, and the kiln is to the north of the bridge. The east street of the bridge is relatively narrow, and most of the people make a living by selling glasses, pipes, and daily sundries. The west street of the bridge is wide, and in addition to bookstores, there are antique shops selling French stickers, mounted calligraphy and paintings, carved seals, and writing books, engraving plates, and engraving stele ears...
The east, west and south sides of the garden are for books, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, photography and music rooms, and the north side is a building. It is so large that it is full of rare treasures. When Liulichang was at its peak, your jade hat top might not have been qualified to be put in there. My fiancé's family is the director of Liulichang. Do you think I can't afford a small jade hat top? ”
Er Zhuzi listened to her boast patiently, his expression softened and a little flattering: "It sounds really grand. My grandmother and I probably won't be able to see such a grand era in our lifetime. I underestimated Jiang Zhiqing. If you take action, you will definitely get the goods."
Jiang Lian smiled magically: "Of course."
"Stop beating around the bush and tell me how much it is." This was the first time Jiang Lian straightened his back after being demoted.
Erzhuzi glanced at Grandma Bao, and Grandma Bao smiled lovingly, "Son, last time we asked for 2,500 yuan for the land shovel, he couldn't come up with it. Erzhuzi is not young anymore, I want to sell the goods as soon as possible, you can give me 2,000 yuan."
When Jiang Lian heard the price, she couldn't help but gasp. Two thousand! She and Song Xiangwu only had more than 300 yuan in their hands, which was a huge difference.
Jiang Lian looked a little embarrassed: "This is too... too expensive, can it be cheaper?"
"No, we've already given you a discount of 500. If you think it's too expensive, I'll go down and ask Sister-in-law Wanwan. I think she really wants to buy it." Erzhuzi was firm in his attitude and did not give in at all.
Through these conversations, he felt that Jiang Zhiqing was a person who bullied the weak and feared the strong, and who would take advantage of others. If he was a little soft, she would definitely become suspicious.
Jiang Lian was a little nervous when she heard Jiang Wanwan's name. Jiang Beiwang valued this daughter the most. She didn't know if he had left anything good for Jiang Wanwan. For the sake of Shen Xingjiang's future, Jiang Wanwan might really be willing to give it up.
"I'll take this stuff. Erzhuzi, can you take me to the county town so I can raise money?"
Er Zhuzi had no reason to refuse: "Sister, what are you talking about? Of course, you can go wait for me outside the team first, and I will pick you up."
Jiang Lian was also afraid that Zhang Hongri would find out that she had left the production team without permission: "Okay, I'll go first."
Jiang Lian sneaked around the small path and waited for Erzhuzi outside the production team. Erzhuzi ate a bowl of noodles with soybean paste at home before coming out. He finally arrived half an hour later. Jiang Lian's feet were numb from the cold, but she didn't dare to say anything. She climbed onto the donkey cart, thinking about how to talk to Cheng Shi about the money issue.
After arriving at the county town, Jiang Lian found a place to make a phone call and it took more than ten minutes before she was connected to Cheng Shiguan.
"What's wrong, Lian'er?" As the year was coming to an end, Cheng Shiguan was busy handling official business, giving gifts and managing personal relationships. It seemed that he hadn't thought about her for a long time.
He apologized, "I've been a bit busy lately and haven't had time to contact you. Are you doing well over there?"
Jiang Lian wanted to complain a lot, but she didn't say a word. She just said, "Fortunately, Shi Guan, I received a jade hat top from the Jin and Yuan dynasties."
She didn't complain, so Cheng Shiguan breathed a sigh of relief and became interested: "It's so amazing, is it true?"
"Of course it's authentic. Don't forget that I'm the daughter of the Jiang family. I'm good to my mother, so she gave me the treasure appraisal notes left by my second uncle. I'm very powerful now."
Cheng Shiguan put the documents down temporarily, leaned towards the leather chair, closed his eyes, and tapped his fingers on the table, with a rare sense of relaxation in his voice.
"Please take the goods."
Cheng Shiguan had just changed his job and needed some things to sort out. Jiang Lian could lend him a hand at this time. His uncle came back to obstruct their marriage, and he could also use this opportunity to negotiate with his great-grandfather.
Hearing him say that, Jiang Lian was so proud: "But... I don't have enough money."
Cheng Shiguan's finger stopped in mid-air: "How much is the difference?"
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