Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Su Meng's uncle recounted the events in detail, and also expressed his regret for taking the Song bottle to Hong Kong to sell it.
It could sell for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's a real pity that I hesitated too much and missed out on such a great thing!

"Since you're so sure, let's go to the market again tomorrow, just in case we don't make a move. However, I still advise you to do your research properly. There are too many counterfeit products in Beijing, so it's best not to be fooled or deceived."

After all, the antique market has its own rules, which are different from ordinary items. The antique market is all about having a discerning eye, so you'd better be careful!

Su Meng didn't understand these things, but she knew that if she was fooled, she would have to bear the consequences herself. However, her uncle was quite wealthy and could afford the loss.

A loss of a few thousand yuan is still bearable; consider it tuition for making a mistake!

Su Meng's uncle became more and more unwilling. How could he let another chance to make money slip by like this?

He plans to go there tomorrow and stake out the place. He has to bring back those good things, or he'll regret it for the rest of his life!

The scene shifts to Li Huaide, who is also considering the matter. After much deliberation, he finally decides to leave this person out of the picture, otherwise it would seem too deliberate.

He never intended to cheat ordinary people; it was because he had someone like Su Meng's uncle who gave him enough power to do so!
Two days passed, and Su Meng's uncle had no luck. However, he did not give up. Persistence pays off, and he finally saw that person again on the third day!
However, unlike last time, this time the man was accompanied by a rather imposing figure, making him seem more difficult to fool!
"Sir, is the Song Dynasty vase from that day still there?"

Su Meng's uncle approached the stall with what he thought was a friendly smile, rubbing his hands together as he did so, glancing around furtively with a shifty look in his eyes!
"Hehe, this time we not only have Song Dynasty vases, but also a top-quality Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain Yuhuchun vase. This thing just came from the countryside, but..."

Li Huaide closed his eyes to rest, neither opening them nor speaking. His cousin handled everything, displaying an air of superiority, as if people like Su Meng's uncle were not even in his eyes!
"Just what?"

"Sir, antiques are for the wealthy; you're not cut out for this!"

Li Huaide's cousin knew this was a big fat sheep, but following his cousin's wishes, he prepared to ridicule him thoroughly!

"What do you mean? Are you looking down on me?"

Uncle Su Meng never imagined he'd be looked down upon by such a country bumpkin. Are all people in Beijing this arrogant? If you're so rich, why are you setting up a street stall here? Why don't you go to Liulichang?
"Sir, you can't even come up with two thousand yuan when you see Song Ping, let alone ten thousand. Goodbye!"

If Li Huaide hadn't been resting with his eyes closed beside him, Su Meng's uncle would have given this poor wretch a lesson he'd never forget!

"As long as the goods are genuine, I'd pay ten thousand, or even a hundred thousand!"

"Anyone can brag, comrade. This isn't the place for you to act up. Get out of here, I need to do business!"

"Ahem, alright, sir, if you want to see this, come with me. Good things aren't about being reasonable; as long as you have the money, I'll give it to you, provided you have the means."

Otherwise, not only here, but the entire Panjiayuan area will be deserted from seeing anything of value, whether you believe it or not!

Li Huaide left as soon as he finished speaking. After such a long period of understanding, he had basically figured out this person's personality and was prepared to deal with him accordingly. This was called luring the enemy into a trap!
Su Meng's uncle thought about it and followed. If it really was a good thing, he could make a fortune if he got it to Hong Kong. Why not?
"Look, this is all my collection: Song Dynasty vases, Yuhuchun vases, Ge ware octagonal cups, and more. If you want them, take them all. 250,000 yuan, take it or leave it!" After saying that, Li Huaide sat down on the stool, lit a cigarette, and wasn't in a hurry at all, putting on an attitude of "take it or leave it!"

Su Meng's uncle was stunned. It was the first time he had ever seen such an arrogant businessman. Shouldn't you be introducing your product in detail at this time?

Despite his thoughts, driven by his desire for wealth, Su Meng's uncle didn't pay much attention to the details and instead examined the items closely. These things could fetch at least seven or eight hundred thousand dollars at auction in Hong Kong, provided they were genuine!
Unfortunately, Su Meng's uncle's knowledge of antiques was quite limited, so none of these items were fakes!

Su Meng's uncle was puzzled. Could all these things be real? What were the odds of that? However, in his opinion, putting everything else aside, the Song vase and the Jade Spring Vase were indeed genuine, and that was enough!
"Sir, isn't 250,000 too much?"

"No bargaining. Take it all if you want it, or goodbye!"

Li Huaide's attitude left Su Meng's uncle unsure. Was this man really not afraid that the goods wouldn't get out? This attitude!

In fact, both of them were thinking in the wrong direction. Su Meng's uncle viewed the transaction from the perspective of a businessman, while Li Huaide treated it from the perspective of a novice antique trader.

The two men considered things from different perspectives and believed in different operating rules, but it must be said that, in Su Meng's uncle's view, this was Li Huaide's confidence.

Confidence is real; confidence means you're not afraid of not being able to sell. Thinking about it this way, an arrogant attitude becomes understandable!
After negotiations between Li Huaide and Su Meng's uncle, the first batch of works produced by Chen Jianjun was finally sold, and Su Meng's uncle spent 230,000 yuan to acquire them all!
"Mengmeng, if I take these things to Hong Kong Island, I can earn at least a million!"

"Uncle, is it really that serious? Should we get someone to take a look? If it's a fake, our reputation will be ruined!"

"No need. I have in-depth knowledge of antiques, and these things are all genuine. There's no need for others to know that we've acquired something good. We should keep our wealth hidden!"

"Let's take a look!"

Su Meng looked at her uncle with determination. If something went wrong, it would be questionable whether her uncle could return safely. Hong Kong was not safe.

She had also spent some time in Hong Kong Island and knew the situation there. Unlike in Beijing, where people follow the rules, powerful people there can do whatever they want and disregard the law!
"Mengmeng, don't you trust your uncle's judgment? I've learned a lot about this; you can't fool just anyone!"

"I really can't see your eyesight. Let's prioritize safety!"

Su Meng still wanted Han Chunming to take a look. If all these things turned out to be fake, her dear uncle would never come back!

She used to look down on Han Chunming, but after resigning and going to Hong Kong Island, she realized that Han Chunming was a real treasure. Unfortunately, when she returned from Hong Kong Island, the Han Chunming who had indulged and doted on her was already married!
Although I'm unwilling, so what? Putting everything else aside, please come and take a look. It's not a big problem, is it?
"Alright, I'll listen to you. It's good that you found it. I want to see how many of these items are genuine and how many are fakes!"

Having no children of his own, only a niece, all these things will be cute from now on; just look at them if you want! (End of Chapter)