My girlfriend is from 1949

Chen Huai'an raised an eyebrow, unable to help but secretly click his tongue in amazement: "Tsk tsk, this is good stuff!"

Leica cameras are highly collectible.

Especially the early limited editions, which were extremely expensive.

If this were in the photography world, it would definitely attract countless enthusiasts vying for it.

The Leica 0 series prototype was ridiculously expensive.

At an auction, a Leica 0 series prototype was sold for a high price of 1440 million euros, which is more than a small fortune!

Unfortunately, the prototype of the Leica 0 series was produced in very small quantities, with only 25 units ever made.

Let alone in 2025, it would have been a rare and precious find even in 1949.

If you go to Europe, you might be able to get one for a high price.

Even in later products, Leica-type cameras remained extremely rare.

Although its value was far less than that of the 0 series prototype, only a little over a hundred units were ever produced.

In the previous two years, a Leica camera sold for a high price of 770 million yuan at auction.

Unexpectedly, this trip to the Republic of China era also included seeing limited edition cameras.

He immediately asked, "How much is this camera?"

The saleswoman turned around when she heard the question.

The other person was dressed like a rich young master and looked very wealthy.

He enthusiastically introduced the item, saying, "This was left in the store by a foreign friend for consignment. Although it's old, it's been well-preserved and is about 90% new. It even comes with a leather case and other accessories. He priced it at $200."

A price of $200 is certainly not low.

If converted to silver dollars, that's equivalent to 600 silver dollars!

For some wealthy businessmen, this is also a considerable sum.

If it were an ordinary person, they would have to save for five years without eating or drinking!

Chen Huai'an nodded slightly, not finding the price expensive.

Bringing it back to the modern era would result in an antique that has been in production for exactly 100 years, valued at a staggering 7.7 million yuan, and it's priceless and unavailable for sale!

"Could you show it to me?"

The sales clerk smiled politely and replied, "Sir, that's fine."

Then, very carefully, I took the camera out.

Along with other supporting items, they were all brought out as well.

Such enthusiasm likely stems from the fact that the person was dressed in a certain way, suggesting he was a wealthy young man who could afford such a purchase.

If it were a laborer wearing tattered clothes, let alone showing it to him, he would even find it dirty if he touched it!

Chen Huai'an picked up the camera and played with it for a while.

He operates with such skill that he doesn't seem like a complete novice!

I am very satisfied with the camera's condition and the complete set of accessories.

And that's all thanks to the fact that this is the 38th year of the Republic of China.

If another 76 years pass, these leather cases and such will probably be hard to preserve.

Lin Wan blinked her big eyes and quietly watched the man in front of her operate the machine.

It's clear he doesn't intend to resell it; he genuinely likes the camera and wants to buy it for his collection.

Suddenly, a pair of big eyes lit up.

He was secretly delighted: "The opportunity has finally arrived!"

For three months now, she has been taking care of this man, and even the clothes she wears are bought for her with his own money.

I've always kept this favor in my heart and wanted to find a chance to repay it.

Otherwise, she would always feel guilty for taking advantage of others.

Although I never mentioned it, I always kept it in my heart.

Seeing that the man in front of me likes it, I naturally want to buy it for him.

In modern times, Lin Wan would be an unregistered person, and apart from the organization's funding, he would be a poor man.

But during the Republic of China era, she was quite wealthy.

Besides having a good family background, his parents were also not ordinary people in Beiping.

She worked as a reporter in Shanghai, and her monthly salary was one hundred silver dollars.

If you include the monthly bonuses and the under-the-table income, it's at least 150 yuan.

They are definitely high-income earners!

Previously, due to tight organizational funds, they would even use their own money to subsidize the expenses.

However, with the interdimensional transport, stockings from later generations were brought over, earning the organization a lot of money, so naturally there was no shortage of funds.

In addition, half of these three months are spent in the future.

When I come back, I'm usually busy dealing with the goods, so it doesn't cost me much money.

So, she now has several hundred silver dollars in savings!

Moreover, I made a special trip to the newspaper office this morning.

I wasn't going to work; I was just picking up personal belongings. I'm officially unemployed starting today.

As the army entered the city, the Shenbao newspaper ceased publication.

When I went to collect my personal belongings in the morning, I also received a resettlement allowance of five hundred silver dollars.

Selling a camera is a piece of cake, isn't it?

Lin Wan asked with a smile, "You like this camera?"

"Of course!" Chen Huai'an nodded, looking pained, and said, "It's just a little pricey."

Lin Wan smiled and announced, just as she was about to say: I'll give it to you!

Before he could even finish speaking, Chen Huai'an started reaching into his pocket.

He took out five small yellow croakers from his left pocket.

Then he took out five small yellow croakers from his right pocket.

Then, he pulled out six small yellow croakers from his two pockets.

dong dong dong~

Rows of gleaming yellow croakers were placed on the counter, leaving the sales clerks speechless!

This is the first time I've ever seen someone go shopping at a department store carrying ten gold bars in their pocket.

This scenario is like going to a dealership to buy a two-million-dollar car, only to find yourself carrying a sack of cash instead.

At the same time, he silently praised himself for his good taste: "He really is a rich person!"

Currently, the exchange rate for small yellow croakers to silver dollars is 1:33, and these small yellow croakers are enough to cover the payment!

Lin Wan blinked, then asked in surprise, "Where did you get this little yellow croaker?"

Chen Huai'an whispered in his ear, "Isn't there someone in our auction who owns a gold shop? I exchanged some gold with him before, originally thinking of giving it to you in case of emergency, but I ended up using it myself!"

The voice was very low, but full of smugness.

If you're going to travel to the Republic of China era, how can you be unprepared?

Lin Wan's lips twitched involuntarily. Her original plan to show off her generosity by paying for everything was interrupted.

However, for a girl who wants to give a gift, there's nothing she can't do.

He hurriedly stuffed the small yellow croakers into his large hand and whispered, "Don't flaunt your wealth. Keep these small yellow croakers as emergency funds!"

Chen Huai'an hesitated and said, "But... how am I supposed to pay?"

I should have bought some large denomination gold yuan notes online. But even with the largest denomination, if I wanted to buy luxury items worth 600 silver dollars, I would have to use a cart to transport them!

He said generously, "I'll give it to you! You bought me so many clothes, I'll be angry if you refuse!"

"Um..." Chen Huai'an hesitated slightly, then smiled and said, "Then... I won't stand on ceremony!"

"You must not be polite!" Lin Wanyi smiled and took out 6 banknotes from her bag.

Each note had a face value of 100 silver dollars and could be exchanged at money shops. It was also a form of hard currency for purchasing large quantities of goods.

The sales clerk saw the girl next to her rush to pay and even pull out at least a stack of 10 banknotes, and a look of envy appeared on her face.

Just as he was paying, Wang Hai rushed in from outside and whispered, "The director requests Comrade Huai'an to go to the Public Security Bureau."