Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Han Chunming smiled strangely. "Chen Jianjun, I hope your master hasn't wronged you. Otherwise, you'll be in for a world of trouble!"
Of course, Chen Jianjun had just learned that the items belonging to Su Meng's uncle were fakes. To drive someone mad, one must first destroy them; flattery can corrupt one's humanity.
At this point, the flattery is like poison that kills on sight. In the past, Han Chunming might have taken pity on him and tried to persuade him out of consideration for the neighbors, but things are different now.

He Yuzhu, Guan Xiaoguan and others around him were not saints, and over time, Han Chunming's personality was naturally affected.
The saying "one is influenced by one's company" applies here. From the moment Han Chunming, or rather Chen Jianjun, reported the bread theft, Chunming was no longer the same Han Chunming as before.
Chen Jianjun was taken aback. Why was this kid talking like that? "Are you a junk collector?" Han Chunming stopped bragging and became humble instead?

Is this still the same childhood friend I know? Is he genuinely admiring me or just trying to sweet-talk me? This feeling is familiar; where have I seen it before?
By the way, at work, that's right, that's what the people who came to do business said. Han Chunming has changed too?

"Chunming, it's rare to see you so sensible. Not bad, quite good. By the way, I heard you have quite a few interesting things. When can I see them?"

Chen Jianjun stopped paying attention. Perhaps society had taught Han Chunming a lesson? The key now is to look at Han Chunming's collection. He doesn't have many samples on hand. Only by looking at more genuine articles can he make better products.

We've used up all the previous knowledge and information provided by Li Huaide; otherwise, we wouldn't have had to come back from Jingdezhen!
“What collection do I have? Jianjun, you know me, I used to be a scrap collector;

Later, I met my mentor and that's how I got a decent job, unlike you, who became a cadre after graduating from university!

Han Chunming rolled his eyes. Even Guan Yu hadn't seen my stuff, so who do you think you are?

"Chunming, we've been brothers since we were little kids, so I don't need to hide it anymore, right? It's pretty pointless!"

Chen Jianjun sighed helplessly. This guy had changed a lot, but his tendency to hide his talents remained the same. If he hadn't hidden his talents, would he have become a disciple of Master Guan? And become such a close friend with the ragpicker Hou?
How did Su Meng know you had a large collection? She was just looking, not eyeing your stuff. Why are you being so stingy?

"I really didn't. Where did you hear that? Jianjun, there are fewer and fewer pure people in the world these days. Some things you hear are just for show, don't take them seriously!"

Han Chunming really wanted to leave, but this kid was blocking the door, so he really didn't have a chance. He had indeed collected a lot of good stuff over the years, but only his two masters and the ragpicker Hou knew about it. He hadn't seen the scene yet and didn't want them to see it.

Compared to his own collection, his master He Yuzhu's collection was truly vast. He didn't know how he accumulated it; the entire three-courtyard house was filled with antique display shelves!

If a complete novice who knows nothing about art were to have amassed so many genuine pieces, it would surely cause a huge uproar in the entire art collecting world of Beijing.
"Spring Brightness, Spring Brightness!"

Chen Jianjun was helpless. At this critical moment, you actually lost in thought. Is this a sign that you don't respect me?
"Huh? Jianjun, I really don't have any. If you want to see the collection, you should go to the ragpicker Hou. Good heavens, he's hidden it in two whole rooms, and quite a few people have seen it!"

"Chunming, let's not beat around the bush. You bought an incense burner from me when you first returned to the city, right? If you weren't a collector, why would you buy that thing?"

Chen Jianjun was determined to examine Han Chunming's collection; this was the best opportunity to imitate it. He had finally come across one, so how could he not take a look? As for the ragpicker Hou, perhaps he couldn't even get into his yard? That old geezer probably didn't like him!
"That thing you're talking about? We sold it to the junk collector Hou. You know what kind of situation my family is in. We're lucky if we can even eat our fill. Where would we get the extra money to buy that kind of thing?"
Collecting items is something only rich people do. Look at Su Meng's uncle, wow, he can sell a few pieces of junk in Hong Kong for millions of Hong Kong dollars.

"That's tens of thousands of yuan in our money. Do you think I can afford such a high-end game? Don't dream about it!" Han Chunming sighed helplessly. Seven or eight years had passed, how could this kid still remember this? Speaking of which, the Xuande incense burner from the Ming Dynasty was indeed excellent. He made a fortune that time!

"Well, it seems our relationship isn't quite there yet. It's a shame I gave you my only job spot back then."

"Now you won't even let me glance at it? Chunming, when did you become so stingy?"

Chen Jianjun was unwilling to give up, so he could only bring up the matter that he had refused to do but gave to Han Chunming back then, hoping to get Han Chunming to agree!
“Jianjun, it’s not that I don’t want to give it to you, it’s just that I really don’t have any collection. Why don’t you believe me? My house is only so big, and it’ll be the same after I move out. There’s nothing in the house. If you don’t believe me, come with me to take a look!”

Han Chunming didn't want to stay any longer, and this kid still had the nerve to say that? Originally, those two job openings were for you and Su Meng, but Su Meng didn't like the bread factory job and went to the children's palace instead;

You gave the spot to yourself, but in the end, you lost the job and even got a stain on your record because of your report. And now you still have the nerve to brag about it? Really...

"Alright, Chunming, our relationship is getting more and more distant. You go ahead and do your thing!"

Chen Jianjun was helpless. What could he do if the other party didn't agree? He couldn't force them to agree, could he? On the other hand, even if he forced them, they might not agree, right?
"Alright, we still have a lot to do. See you later!"

Han Chunming breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally gotten rid of this guy; he was really troublesome!

"By the way, Chunming, my dad has already proposed marriage to the Su family. When Su Meng and I get married, the dowry can't be too small!"

Chen Jianjun was very unhappy, and with parting imminent, he couldn't resist provoking him!
"Really? Don't worry, I'll definitely give you a big red envelope!"

Han Chunming was overjoyed. Was that troublesome woman finally going to get married? Lately, Xiao Guan would get angry whenever Su Meng was mentioned. It's said that it's bad for a pregnant woman's health to get angry.
I was just wondering how to appease her when I suddenly heard that Su Meng was getting married. How could I not be happy?
"No, Chunming'er, I meant Su Meng is going to marry me. You're so happy? That shouldn't be the case!"

Chen Jianjun was a little confused. What was wrong with this guy? Wasn't Su Meng your childhood sweetheart? Now that she's getting married, why is she so excited?

"I'm so happy! If I don't get married soon, I'll be an old maid. We grew up together, and I trust your character."

Of course, don't bully Su Meng either, or don't blame me for not showing brotherly affection! (End of Chapter)