Chapter 29

"Pretty good?" Guo Bapi was taken aback. Everyone knew that the items in the ghost market couldn't fetch high prices, even on the outskirts of the ghost market, they mostly couldn't sell for much. How could it be called "pretty good"?

Jia Huairen laughed, "Boss Guo, you're taking it too seriously. He said it sold on the outskirts, so you really think it sold in the ghost market? Think about it, what do we rely on to make a living? Aren't all the antique shops around here relying on the antique market? Aren't we also considered part of the outskirts?"

Guo Bapi forced a smile, but he still felt a loss of face. He still found it hard to accept that Yang Bo had found a good deal.

Jia Huairen turned to Yang Bo and said, "Since you found that good deal, you haven't been to our shop to look for Li Ling. He's been talking about it for days!"

Yang Bo put on a fake smile, knowing it was all polite talk, but he still felt a bit impatient, "I've had some family matters lately, so I haven't had time to come over."

"Oh? What happened with your family? If there's anything, just say it. We may not have much ability, but we can still lend a hand!" Jia Huairen put on his best concerned face.

Yang Bo couldn't help but think sarcastically, if he really needed to borrow money, would the other person actually lend it to him? Even if they did, would it be three hundred or five hundred, or seven hundred? It wouldn't be much!

"Yang Bo, you're here!" As they were talking, a middle-aged man with a beard walked in, looking surprised!

Before anyone could speak, the man continued with a smile, "You haven't been to my place for a while. If you get something good, don't keep it to yourself!"

Guo Bapi was a bit stunned and stood up, "What wind brought Boss Liu here?"

The man was indeed Boss Liu from Jiyatang, who had a cheerful look on his face, "I came to see Yang Bo!"

Guo Bapi was uncertain, already surprised by Yang Bo, and now Boss Liu was here. He knew that among antique shop owners, there were different levels. People like him and Jia Huairen were just getting by, not starving, and could make a bit of extra money with some small tricks, but these were side jobs!

Boss Liu was different. His family had a deep background in antiques, and his skills in appraisal were profound. He could earn a lot just by relying on his expertise. Over the years, he had many achievements that were widely known in the industry, clearly placing him at a much higher level!

However, Boss Liu came to Gudezhai and specifically asked for Yang Bo, ignoring him, which hurt Guo Bapi's feelings.

"Oh, looking for Yang Bo? What wind blew you here today?" Guo Bapi said sourly, glancing at Jia Huairen, who he had already noticed was here for Yang Bo!

Yang Bo nodded slightly at Boss Liu without getting up, "What's up, Boss Liu?"

Boss Liu pointed at Yang Bo, "Can't I come to see you if there's nothing? I heard you had some family matters, and Cao Yuande mentioned your background. I was curious, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect this!"

This made Jia Huairen immediately interested, "Boss Liu, from what you're saying, does Yang Bo often visit your shop?"

Boss Liu smiled and nodded, his beard jutting out, "A few times!"

"Wasn't the Yongzheng imitation Jun glaze fish basket vase you got?"

"Right, so what?" Boss Liu said.

Guo Bapi followed up, "What was the selling price of that fish basket vase?"

"Selling price?" Boss Liu, who usually answered all questions, paused, with a half-smile, "Shouldn't you ask Yang Bo about that?"

He then turned to look at Yang Bo, who was more familiar with everyone in the room. Even so, Guo and Jia didn't know the selling price of the fish basket vase, clearly because Yang Bo didn't want to say. This matter couldn't be revealed by him!

Yang Bo remained calm, "Fifty thousand."

"Fifty thousand?" Guo Bapi was so surprised he stood up, even more so when he realized Yang Bo was the one who spoke.

Yang Bo, having decided to quit, no longer cared about revealing his own affairs. Moreover, he needed someone to spread the word about his good deals. The reputation and authority of industry experts were crucial for his future in the field!

A while ago, someone in Beijing made a set of gold-threaded jade clothes and used an expert's appraisal certificate to borrow ten billion from the bank! If Yang Bo wanted to be more comfortable in the industry, he clearly needed a good reputation!

"There's nothing much, later, I sold a painting to Boss Liu." Yang Bo added.

"What painting?" Jia Huairen asked urgently, stretching his neck from his chair.

Yang Bo picked up a teacup, took a sip, and remained calm, not speaking further.

Guo Bapi was also very anxious, wishing he could kick Yang Bo to the ground, but he suddenly realized that Yang Bo was no longer the same person. Could he still treat him as before?

Boss Liu, seeing Yang Bo look at him, understood. This kind of thing had no credibility coming from Yang Bo, so he had to speak. He cursed under his breath, "It's a painting by one of the Four Monks of the Qing Dynasty, Kuncan's 'Rain Washing the Mountain Roots'!"

"Kuncan!" Jia Huairen was so shocked he jumped up, "Kuncan the Stone Taoist! Kuncan of the Four Monks of the Qing Dynasty!"

Guo Bapi, who didn't know much about Kuncan or the value of the painting, had to pretend to be surprised to avoid losing face.

"Boss Liu, wasn't that the painting that Jiyatang invited experts from the art academy to appraise a few days ago?" Jia Huairen recalled the rumor and asked.

Boss Liu, understanding Yang Bo's attitude, no longer held back, "Yes, that's the painting!"

Jia Huairen was so shocked he could hardly speak, finally asking tentatively, "Kuncan's paintings are very valuable, and their value has been rising in recent years. What was the transaction amount?"

"Three hundred and fifty thousand!" Yang Bo said.

Jia Huairen, suppressing his excitement, smiled awkwardly, "About right, that price is about right."

Guo Bapi stood up abruptly, "Three hundred and fifty thousand! You sold one for fifty thousand, and another for three hundred and fifty thousand!"

Jia Huairen had to pull Guo Bapi back, "Old Guo, sit down, don't get so excited!"

Guo Bapi couldn't hide his shock, "That's three hundred and fifty thousand!"