Su Xin insisted on coming here to test herself, claiming that Elder Ye was looking for burial items.
In this situation, you can't just find any antique to make do.
In any case, we need to find someone worthy of Grandpa Ye, and the key is that they must be able to demonstrate their abilities.
Otherwise, why would people believe you?
"Since this place is the capital of antiques in China, I believe there must be some good stuff here. I have brought enough money with me this time, so Mr. Hu doesn't need to worry about that. Just focus on helping me find the best items."
Su Xin spoke very seriously, which made Hu Yuan suddenly realize that testing him was probably just a side effect. Her main purpose might really be to find something good enough to be buried with Old Master Ye in order to express her filial piety.
“Miss Su is right. If we’re here to try our luck at finding good stuff to make money, we might not be able to find anything. But since we’re here to buy burial items for the old man and are willing to spend a lot of money, we are very likely to find some treasures.”
That's the truth; if you're willing to pay a high price, you're bound to have a chance to buy the genuine article.
However, this requires a certain level of expertise; if you're an amateur, you're likely to get ripped off.
"Since President Hu thinks so too, why don't we just release the news and let those who have good stuff bring it over themselves, so they don't wander around like headless flies?"
Su Xin suddenly made this suggestion.
Keep in mind that if you actually do that, then anything you buy afterward will likely cost more than half of its original value.
Otherwise, who would be eager to do business with you?
Antiques are already very expensive, and if the price increases by another 50%, that's no small sum.
But Hu Yuan also knew that Su Xin wasn't some naive and clueless girl. She probably wasn't saying this to make things difficult for him, but rather to end the matter quickly so she wouldn't miss Old Master Ye's funeral.
The thing in this world that cannot be measured by money is family affection.
“This is a good idea. In order to save some time and energy, this is the only way. Even if it costs more money, as long as we can find the right thing in time for Old Master Ye’s burial, it will be worth it. I also brought some money with me, which I believe should be enough.”
Hu Yuan seized every opportunity to act innocent, knowing that this woman was no simple character and that if she continued to target him, it could cause him a lot of trouble.
Moreover, he believed that as long as she was willing to deal with him, Ye Tian would definitely support her from behind.
So even if it's for his own future success and to have one less enemy, Hu Yuan has no choice but to spend this extra money unnecessarily.
Why is it considered a waste of money?
On the one hand, although Hu Yuan was grateful to Ye Lao, he was not Ye Lao's descendant, so there was really no need for Hu Yuan to spend money to be buried with him.
On the other hand, Hu Yuan was an atheist who believed that the soul dissipates after death. Since Old Master Ye was no longer alive, even if he were buried with something nice, it wouldn't really make him happy.
Of course, if someone knew about Hu Yuan's own situation, they might think Hu Yuan was being absurd.
It's illogical that someone who has lived two lives would refuse to believe in ghosts and gods.
"If you really need Mr. Hu's financial assistance, I will not hesitate to lend a hand, but it will only be for a short time, and I will repay it immediately afterwards."
Su Xin grew up abroad, and her personality is different from most girls in China; she speaks very frankly and directly.
After the two of them reached an agreement, Hu Yuan immediately started telling the stall owners on the street in different ways that if they had any good items, they should bring them to the Laiyue Hotel that night, and he was willing to pay a high price to buy them.
Why did Hu Yuan start with these people? On the one hand, because sometimes these people really do have treasures; on the other hand, because information travels quickly among them.
If a dozen or so stall owners find out about this, it will reach the ears of at least several hundred people within an hour.
After the news had spread, Hu Yuan carefully observed the nearby stalls, but ultimately still couldn't find anything that satisfied him.
"Mr. Hu, is there still no progress?"
By 9 p.m., Hu Yuan had already met with more than a dozen people who brought their treasures. Su Xin could tell from Hu Yuan's conversations with these people that Hu Yuan was somewhat capable.
So he specially changed how he addressed Hu Yuan, and even personally brought tea to Hu Yuan.
"The things these people bring are actually half genuine, but they don't have much collectible value or practical value. I don't think it's necessary to buy them. Let's wait and see."
Hu Yuan said very seriously.
Of course, he didn't stand on ceremony when Su Xin brought him the tea; he took it and drank it without even saying thank you.
Perhaps because she was used to living abroad, or perhaps because Su Xin was already a little anxious, she didn't notice Hu Yuan's impolite behavior.
"Mr. Hu, this is a real gem! It's a painting from the Ming Dynasty. Although it's unsigned and we don't know which artist it's by, the materials, the craftsmanship, and the artistic conception are all top-notch. You can't find a painting like this even with a lantern."
The newest guy who came in had a short neck, looked sleazy, and was obviously a snob.
To be honest, Hu Yuan didn't have much hope for his stuff.
But when Hu Yuan opened it and took a serious look, he was shocked.
What this guy said is absolutely right. Both the painting technique and the artistic conception are top-notch. Among the works of the Ming Dynasty, it can probably be ranked in the top ten.
Hu Yuan carefully examined the material again, and surprisingly, there were no problems.
The painting depicts a mountain dwelling, and the poem accompanying it is not a famous line; Hu Yuan had never even heard of it before.
What's most interesting is that there's no signature from the artist.
Whether in ancient or modern times, painters are generally quite refined, and most are even arrogant or narcissistic. Every time they create a good painting, they will definitely sign their name and affix their seal.
But this painting is clearly also extremely excellent, so why is there no signature?
Moreover, even after examining it carefully for a long time, Hu Yuan still couldn't discern whose style it was.
"It's genuine and quite good, but it still has some flaws. What price are you asking for?"
Regardless, we'll buy it first. But Hu Yuan is a businessman after all, and haggling is his natural habit, one he can't change.
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