Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Cai Quanwu sneered. Which item in Panjiayuan doesn't have a story? Some are even connected to the royal family. These kinds of things might fool out-of-towners, but locals don't believe them much!

This person appears honest and kind, but his eyes are very sharp, indicating he is adept at manipulating people's minds. The package he just received is probably a good item, but that's just an estimate. There's a possibility that he's deliberately trying to lure him in. Let's wait and see!

Li Huaide described each item in glowing terms, but in the end, these young men seemed to be there to listen to the story, cheering and clapping from time to time, their attention not on the things he was trying to sell!

So all that talk was for nothing? And what's with Cai Quanwu looking like he's watching a show? It doesn't make sense!
Now that he's set his sights on these easy targets, given his style, he'll definitely investigate all the relevant personnel, especially those in the local area.

Liu Hua and no one from the Commerce Department came, so He Yuzhu found an uncle who appeared out of nowhere and knew a little about antique appraisal;
Of course, in Li Huaide's mind, he only knew a little bit. Who in the entire capital could say without hesitation that they were an expert?
Moreover, this person used to be a nobody; how much knowledge could he possibly have? Even the Liulichang glass shop couldn't distinguish that jade pot spring vase. How could a nobody have such great abilities?
"Ahem, it seems you've all come to my stall for a bit of entertainment. Sorry, I'm here to make money. Go listen to storytellers at Tianqiao!"

Li Huaide had no choice. How could he let these people just listen to stories? Time was limited, and he had to complete the transaction and get away safely before He Yuzhu arrived. Otherwise, his future plans would be impossible to realize!
"Hey buddy, let's not beat around the bush. If you have anything good, bring it out. If not, we won't waste our time, okay?"

Cai Quanwu was also helpless. Wasn't the plan on the way to find some bargains? Why were they so busy listening to stories after arriving? They weren't doing their job!

"You know what, there really are good stuff out there, it just depends on whether you can spot it!"

Li Huaide smiled meaningfully, turned around, took out the Jade Spring Bottle, placed it in front of Cai Quanwu, and gestured for him to enter.

Cai Quanwu, who had been indifferent, suddenly became serious. If it was genuine, it would be very valuable. But was it real?
The Yuhuchun vase is a classic shape in porcelain. Its name may have originated from "buying spring with a jade pot" (referring to using a jade pot to hold wine) in the Tang Dynasty's "Poetry Categories: Elegance" by Sikong Tu, or from the Song Dynasty's "spring arrives with a jade pot" poem.

The basic shape features a flared mouth, slender neck, drooping belly, and ring foot, with soft and symmetrical lines. It was established in the Song Dynasty and has continued through the Yuan, Ming, Qing, and Republican periods to the present day.
Its neck is slender and slightly constricted in the middle, its belly is almond-shaped and drooping with a large ring foot. Yuan dynasty vessels are slender with an outward-flaring ring foot.

Ming dynasty necks became longer and abdomens fuller; late Qing dynasty necks became thicker and shorter and abdomens became larger!
Judging from the bottle and the inscription, it should be a product of Jingdezhen, a blue and white porcelain bottle from the Ming Dynasty. If it is genuine, it should be worth several thousand yuan!

"Mr. Cai, this..."

"It looks like the real thing, but not a high-quality fake. I'm not sure though!"

Cai Quanwu wasn't sure either, but judging from the shape and the inscription, it was a Ming Dynasty blue and white Yuhuchun vase. But how come such a fine piece hadn't been bought?

Panjiayuan is a place where many people come to find bargains. Such good items are unlikely to be left unclaimed unless they have just been handed to a vendor!

Dang Shao's eyes lit up. If it was genuine, it would be the perfect birthday gift for his grandfather. His grandfather loved porcelain, and considering the potential collaboration with Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, he knew he couldn't do it without the family's support. Perhaps...

When did you get it?

Cai Quanwu glanced at Li Huaide casually. It seemed genuine, but the timing of the vendor's purchase was also a crucial factor. If it had been too long...

"We just harvested them from the countryside yesterday, you're lucky today!"

Li Huaide looked like you guys had struck gold, and Cai Quanwu's probing was utterly unskilled, or rather, meaningless!
"Mr. Cai, what do you think?" "I think it's acceptable. I can consider it if it's under two hundred yuan. Of course, this is just a suggestion; I can't give you specifics!"

Cai Quan dared not make any promises, what if it was a fake? He Yuzhu invited him over precisely to prevent fakes, but family members know their own situation. When it comes to antiques, who can truly tell the difference?
"Boss, two hundred, I'll take it. Any more than that wouldn't be worth it!"

"Comrade, two thousand, not a penny less. This is a Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain Yuhuchun vase, this price is fair enough!"

Li Huaide was speechless. Cai Quanwu was really ruthless. He could even say two hundred?

"Five hundred, no more than that. Who knows if this thing is real or fake!"

After thinking it over, Dang Shao added 300, but that was all; he wouldn't add any more, since it was hard to tell if it was real or fake!

"Alright, five hundred it is!"

Li Huaide didn't expect it to sell so easily. The cost price of the bottle was only a few dozen yuan. Of course, five hundred yuan is not a small amount. It is equivalent to three months' salary for an ordinary worker. Most people really can't afford it!
After the transaction was completed, Li Huaide quickly disappeared. The follow-up plan was not completed, and he could not meet with He Yuzhu to avoid any unforeseen changes!
Back on campus, Li Huaide took out a cigar, lit it, and pondered his next move. Chen Jianjun was a double-edged sword; if not handled properly, he might hurt both himself and others!

After much thought, I have to admit that Chen Jianjun does have some value; it just depends on whether he can control this young man!
Li Huaide's cousin placed a stack of documents on the table. These were detailed documents about Chen Jianjun, much more detailed than before!
"Cousin, Chen Jianjun is a young man who's not easy to control. Have you thought it through?"

"That depends on whether we have enough leverage. He's my pawn, so we can't show ourselves directly this time. The laws in China are becoming more and more comprehensive, so we should be careful!"

"The problem is that this person might not behave himself and could face a backlash, which would be troublesome!"

"If I make good use of Chen Jianjun's every move, he won't be able to escape my control!"

Then Li Huaide placed a document and a photo in front of his cousin. Li Huaide did not expect that the person was so capable that he could even investigate such a thing.
Li Huaide smiled slightly. He never expected to be connected with you. A person named Banggeng appeared in his sight!

That's right, these documents show information about Bang Geng. After being hurt by Su Meng, Chen Jianjun went to a place to drink, but unexpectedly ran into Bang Geng, who had secretly returned to Beijing.

The white glove we've been searching for has appeared, but this white glove also knows He Yuzhu and has a deep-seated grudge against him. If all else fails, we'll have Bang Geng deal with He Yuzhu to divert his attention and make it easier for us to act!
"Are you a 'stick pheasant'?"

"Who are you, sir? How do you know me?"

At this time, Bang Geng was dressed in a suit and tie, and people who didn't know him would think he was a successful person from out of town!
"Director Li of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, you must have heard of me, right?"

"You've heard so much about me, you're looking for me?" (End of Chapter)