Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

What Su Meng's uncle didn't know was that Han Chunming didn't take him seriously at all and was still smugly pleased with himself. If He Yuzhu hadn't been there, this guy would probably have pretended to be an elder. What a clown!
"Chunming, didn't you hide a lot of old stuff in the air-raid shelter? How about you sell some to my uncle since we grew up together? Those things are useless if you just leave them there, but they're real gold and silver if you exchange them for money!"

Su Meng had made a boastful promise, but the scoundrel Hou didn't give her any face at all. She couldn't possibly suffer a setback with Han Chunming, could she? If she did, where would she put her face?
Han Chunming has always been obedient to her, and he won't abandon her even after marriage. So what if the bride isn't her?
A leopard can't change its spots. If you give him a little something sweet, won't Han Chunming obediently become your dog? That's just fate!
"Hehe, Su Meng, my master is the owner of He's Restaurant, and I am the general manager of He's Real Estate. You can't be unaware of this, can you?"

Han Chunming sneered, "What is money? I didn't have any money before, but since I became He Yuzhu's apprentice, money is just a number."

As long as I don't squander money, I can make a living and keep up with my collection without any problems. Plus, my wife Guan Xiaoguan is here, hehe, I'm not short of money!
"I know, so what?"

Su Meng was speechless. She knew Su Meng was lucky to have hooked up with a rich guy, but her uncle was not bad either. He had no children, and all his huge fortune was hers. She was just waiting for Su Meng to regret it.
"Since you know that, do you think I'm someone who's short of money?"

Han Chunming smiled slightly. "I didn't go to university, nor did I go to work in a company like you. But I'm lucky. I had a good master, and now I not only have a two-courtyard house with my own entrance, but I also have a car. What about you?"
"Fine, even if you're not short of money, can't you do me a favor for my sake?"

Su Meng hadn't expected Han Chunming to be so powerful, but what he said was true; the Han family was no longer the same as it used to be.

Of all the families in the compound, only the Han family rose to prominence in a short period of time. Every brother of the family bore the mark of Han Chunming, especially the second sister of the Han family, who was Han Chunming's right-hand woman!
"No, Su Meng, you can't covet my things. If you really want some, you'll have to beg the ragpicker!"

Han Chunming refused sternly. "What a joke! Over the years, I've sold everything that could be sold. What's left are all rare gems. My biggest wish is to open a museum. How could I possibly sell them to you, my uncle? They're all priceless!"

"Han Chunming, you're showing me absolutely no respect! If you don't sell to my uncle, don't expect me to talk to you anymore, hmph!"

Su Meng was surprised that all her sweet talk failed to get Han Chunming to agree, and felt that her self-esteem had been seriously challenged. What right did Han Chunming have?
"As you wish!"

Han Chunming rolled his eyes, put his hands in his pockets, and slowly walked into the house, where the real honored guests were. But why did he feel so good after refusing them?
This feeling is amazing! I've never felt this way before. It seems Master was right; licking all the time is not a good idea.

"you……"

Su Meng stomped her foot angrily. How dare Han Chunming? How dare he refuse?

"Mengmeng, let's go!"

Just then, Su Meng's uncle finally saw who the people arguing with were. He Yuzhu alone made his legs go weak, and with those young masters, he should stay as far away as possible. They were too small to offend!

"Uncle, I..."

"Don't speak, let's talk outside!"

Su Meng's uncle strode away quickly with his short legs, as if he had seen a prehistoric beast, leaving Su Meng stunned.

This was the first time she had ever seen her uncle like this. However, having been to Hong Kong before, she knew that there were many people in the world whom even her uncle couldn't afford to offend. She decided to talk about it outside!
"Mengmeng, none of the people inside are people you can mess with. Luckily we found out early, otherwise, if they found out I was competing with them for business, I wouldn't be able to sell my properties in Hong Kong!" "Really? You won't be able to sell them?"

"Hehe, these people almost represent the top of Hong Kong Island. Mengmeng, let me put it this way, as long as they make a statement, even if someone is interested, no one will accept it. Why does Uncle want to come back?"

Isn't it because my uncle has no powerful backing in Hong Kong? He's always wanted to climb into high society but couldn't, so he wants to come back to enjoy his retirement.
Mengmeng, this society isn't just about money and ability. If you want to achieve something great, you need a powerful backer, otherwise...

"Understood, Uncle!"

"Okay, let's go. Let's think of another way. This time we must bring a batch of good items to the auction. That way, we'll have enough funds to return to the capital."
China is developing rapidly, but what is the key to this development? Isn't it funding? Funding determines everything.
"Mengmeng, the real reason I sent you to Hong Kong Island was to see how it's developing and broaden your horizons. Our focus will be on Beijing from now on!"

"Understood, Uncle!"

The scene shifts to the courtyard of the ragpicker, where the transaction has been completed. The ragpicker sold his low-quality items to the Hong Kong playboys, who got what they wanted, making it a happy ending for everyone!

"Let me tell you, I only sold these things because He Yuzhu promised you that you wouldn't sell them to foreigners;

Remember, although you've been in Hong Kong for so many years, you must never forget that this place is our land, and we must never let our ancestors' legacy fall into the hands of foreigners!

Looking at the happy faces of these people, the ragpicker felt that he had gone against his original intention. However, he was indeed short of money. Han Chunming had already bought a courtyard, while he was still stuck in this small courtyard.

The best way is to buy a small courtyard house with three courtyards, and properly place all your good stuff there. That way, you won't have wasted your life's hard work!

"Don't worry, sir, these items won't end up in the hands of foreigners. My father would never be willing to sell them!"

"Alright, I hope you keep your word. This old man won't keep you any longer!"

Looking reluctantly at the broken incense burner and Ge kiln brush washer in his hands, he thought, "How can this bastard be so lucky? He got two invincible treasures for a hundred yuan, it's too unbelievable!"
"Give it to me, you junk collector. You've been studying it all afternoon, and you're still reluctant to part with it? Too bad, this thing is a family heirloom!"

He Yuzhu snatched it away, saying, "If it weren't for the fact that you're buying these things, Grandpa wouldn't have been willing to give this good stuff to the Pixiu!"
"What a load of rubbish! I just bought it at the market. A family heirloom, my foot!"

"Hehe, you junk collector, once you're in my hands, you'll become a family heirloom, the kind I don't sell to others;

Ladies and gentlemen, now that we're here, we should naturally experience the taverns of Beijing. Let's go, and enjoy the nightlife of the capital!

For some reason, He Yuzhu felt much better looking at the ragged man! (End of Chapter)