The two went inside to talk business. Gu Anran was increasingly surprised as she looked around. She hadn't expected that this jade merchant's home would have Tibetan Buddhist jade sculptures, and quite a few of them. These were things that many people had searched for a long time but rarely saw. She had also wanted to see them but hadn't been able to. She never expected to see so many today. You can imagine how she felt.
As Gu Anran viewed these items, she felt time flew by. Before she could finish looking at them all, the two of them came out of the study. Gu Anran quickly went over, her eyes shining, and tried her best to make her tone sound calm: "Sir, may I take a closer look at those Tibetan Buddhist sculptures? I am very interested in this kind of thing."
Gu Anran seemed a little embarrassed. She knew that her request was indeed a bit presumptuous, but faced with so many exquisite items, she couldn't help but make the request.
The jade merchant was also caught in a dilemma. Each of these collectibles was priceless, and if they were damaged while being shown to others up close, especially since the other party was a business partner, he couldn't afford to ruin the relationship. So, what should he do?
"This..." The jade merchant's eyes revealed his predicament.
Seeing Gu Anran's longing eyes, Ye Lichuan spoke up for her: "I'm sorry, our request was presumptuous, but she really likes these things and just wants to see them up close. I promise we won't break them."
"Yes, I promise I'll only look and not touch." Seeing the jade merchant's expression soften, Gu Anran quickly made the same promise.
Hearing their words, the jade merchant knew they had seen through his concerns and felt embarrassed to refuse, otherwise he would seem petty. He could only nod reluctantly and instruct the servant to open the glass cabinet and take out the collectibles inside.
"Be careful, don't bump it." The jade merchant looked at the servant, who was carefully protecting the jade, afraid that the collectibles might be damaged.
Gu Anran looked at the artworks in front of her, feeling very excited. She leaned closer to examine them closely, finding the patterns on them very artistic. She especially liked one particular piece and tentatively asked, "Sir, with so many collectibles, have you ever thought about selling them?"
Asking to see it up close was already presumptuous, so Gu Anran felt embarrassed to ask to buy it as well. Therefore, she only inquired tentatively.
The jade merchant understood Gu Anran's plan. He hadn't considered this question before, so after a moment's thought, he asked in return, "My collection consists of rare treasures. How many people can actually offer a price for them?"
Ye Lichuan and Gu Anran exchanged a glance, realizing that the jade merchant had a point. Even if they were to sell these items, they wouldn't be able to get a price. Most rare treasures are priceless, and no one would dare to ask for such a price. Ye Lichuan said to him, "As long as you are willing to sell, sir, the price will not disappoint you."
The jade merchant didn't answer that question, but instead looked at Gu Anran and asked, "Which piece of your collection has caught your eye, Miss?"
Gu Anran pointed to one of the collectibles in front of her and replied, "This one."
This is a masterpiece from the Tibetan Buddhist series. Among all the collections, this can be considered one of the best. It has to be said that Gu Anran has a very sharp eye.
"Good eye!" The jade merchant exclaimed sincerely, praising Gu Anran's insight. He had thought she had good taste when she recognized the Tibetan Buddhist sculpture, and now he felt he had underestimated her. He then turned his gaze to Ye Lichuan, clearly wanting to discuss the price in detail.
The three sat down to discuss the price. The jade merchant said, "The value of these things is immeasurable. If it's just a matter of money, very few people would sell them unless they were desperate."
Having been in the business world for a long time, Ye Lichuan could easily understand what the jade merchant meant. He immediately said, "It's not just about money. If you agree to sell this piece, I can agree to the conditions you mentioned earlier."
Hearing Ye Lichuan say this, the jade merchant smiled with satisfaction. In the end, they did not disappoint Gu Anran and successfully bought the collectible.
"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation!" Ye Lichuan extended his hand to the jade merchant, and the two shook hands. The pleasant cooperation referred not only to this collection, but also to their jade business.
"It's almost noon, let's have lunch together?" the jade merchant suggested.
Ye Lichuan looked at Gu Anran. Gu Anran had just won the auction and wanted to take it back to examine it carefully, but she also knew she couldn't leave like this. She nodded slightly to Ye Lichuan.
"I couldn't have gotten it."
The two stayed for a meal. At the table, Ye Lichuan and the jade merchant agreed to sign the contract the next day. The two had a pleasant conversation, and the cooperation went very smoothly, leaving both parties very satisfied.
After finishing their meal, the two discussed some cooperation matters. As it was getting late, Ye Lichuan suggested leaving: "It's getting late. Let's talk again next time. We should go back now."
After saying goodbye to the jade merchant, the two drove back, with Gu Anran sitting in the passenger seat with a big smile on her face.
"You like it very much?" Seeing her happy, Ye Lichuan's lips also curled into a smile.
Gu Anran nodded happily: "Yes! I really like this collectible I bought!"
Just as Ye Lichuan was about to say something more, his expression suddenly changed. The steering wheel seemed to be out of control. Before he could react, the car suddenly overturned, and in an instant, both of them fell into a coma.
When the two woke up, it was already afternoon, though they weren't sure of the exact time. They saw walls made of corrugated iron, the ground covered in dust, and a roof made of sheet metal. Clearly, this was an abandoned warehouse.
"Lichuan, where is this?"
Gu Anran stared wide-eyed at Ye Lichuan beside her. Ye Lichuan glanced around and then said, "This should be an abandoned warehouse, but I don't know exactly where."
Because the windows around the warehouse were blocked, it greatly affected Ye Lichuan's judgment.
The only sound that could be heard was the occasional sound of waves around the warehouse, which Ye Lichuan, who had received special training, naturally did not miss.
It seems that this warehouse is located by the sea, but it is not yet certain which seaside.
Ye Lichuan was thinking calmly, but there weren't many clues around him. Just as he was about to sort out his thoughts, he heard Gu Anran speak anxiously.
"Li Chuan, do you think it's safe for Xiao Tian to stay at home? We're tied up here now, and I'm a little worried about him."
Gu Anran looked at Ye Lichuan with a tense expression, like a mother who had lost her child and was in a panic.
What should she do? She was so worried about Gu Xiaotian at home. She wondered how Xiaotian was doing and if he would cry if he found out they were missing.
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