Chapter 51

Yang Bo smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, I just need a sign for my shop."

"Looking for someone to write the sign, right?" Liu Liangyu asked.

Yang Bo nodded, "Yes."

Liu Liangyu's face showed a relaxed smile, "You should have said that earlier, you scared me for a moment."

After saying this, he chuckled, "Do you not know that Cao Yuande's calligraphy is very good?"

Yang Bo was somewhat surprised, "What level?"

"Member of the National Calligraphy Association."

"I've lost out!" Yang Bo was somewhat annoyed, "If I had gone to find him myself, it would have been the same effect!"

Liu Liangyu laughed heartily, "Quickly hand over the three-hole spade coins, I'll take you to complete the transfer!"

"I didn't bring them, I'll give them to you this afternoon," Yang Bo said helplessly.

Liu Liangyu didn't press the issue and smiled, "Let's go, I'll drive you to deliver the antiques. Don't worry, do you not trust my character?"

They hired a moving company to pack and organize the items in the shop, especially wrapping each piece of porcelain thickly. Yang Bo and Liu Liangyu supervised the entire process, ensuring the items were safely delivered to the residential area.

Once inside the room, Yang Bo realized that Liu Liangyu was a decent person, as the interior was newly renovated, and the furniture was covered, showing no signs of use.

"The house and parking space are worth 2.8 million, but I spent over 400,000 on the renovation. How about it, no regrets, right?" Liu Liangyu smiled.

Yang Bo nodded and smiled, "Very nice."

Liu Liangyu laughed heartily, feeling quite pleased, as he had already obtained the three-hole spade coins from Yang Bo earlier!

They moved the living room carpet to one side and folded it into two layers, which served as good protection for the floor as the workers brought in the items.

By the afternoon, all the items were finally moved. As for the original furniture in the shop, Yang Bo had sold it all.

After completing the transfer procedures, the two found a restaurant to sit down.

Yang Bo, exhausted, slumped onto the sofa, while Liu Liangyu sat there, sipping tea and not touching the food even when it arrived.

Yang Bo suddenly asked, "Brother Liu, if my shop opens, won't it affect your business? Is it really good for you to help me so much?"

Liu Liangyu put down his cup and smiled, "Do you think the antique business is very profitable?"

"Isn't it profitable?" Yang Bo thought about the time at Guo Bapi's shop, where Guo Bapi could earn several hundred thousand a year.

"You only see inside the shop, not outside!" Liu Liangyu said.

Yang Bo was confused, so Liu Liangyu explained, "It looks like everyone is running an antique shop, but how much they really earn, outsiders don't know. The success of an antique shop isn't determined by foot traffic."

"Many shop owners make money from customers who come into the shop, but the income is generally not much. Do you really expect everyone to bring genuine items to the antique shop? Nowadays, many people prefer to go to auction houses, where they can get higher prices!"

"My experience is to go out, make many friends, and through exchanges and transactions with collectors, you can gain more knowledge and find more opportunities!"

Yang Bo nodded slightly, as he was truly unaware of these situations. Previously, he had seen Guo Bapi often chatting with collectors in the shop, thinking Guo Bapi was not focused on business. Now, he realized that these chats might have created opportunities!

"By the way, you don't have much to do these days, right?" Liu Liangyu asked.

Yang Bo looked up, "I need to supervise the on-site renovation."

"That's a minor matter. There are specialized supervision companies now; you can hire them for a fee," Liu Liangyu said. "Don't worry about these things. I'm going to Guangling the day after tomorrow, and I want you to come with me. I'll take you there."

Yang Bo was slightly taken aback, "To Guangling?"

"Yes, a friend there contacted me to help look at some items. This won't be a wasted trip; there's money to be made," Liu Liangyu said.

Yang Bo thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright, I'll go with you."

...

Yang Bo finally spent a whole day at the hospital with his parents. He didn't rush to tell them about the new house, wanting to surprise them after his father recovered and was discharged.

Yang Bo kept persuading his mother to go back home, but she refused. Unable to persuade her, he let her stay in the ward, which had good facilities. With some extra money, Yang Bo bought some appliances, making it even more comfortable.

When his mother had free time, she would go to the market to buy groceries and cook in the kitchen downstairs. Although the meals were simple, they were clean and hygienic.

Yang Bo was sent by his mother to deliver soup to Nurse Xiaoxuan, and he was teased again.

...

Guangling is a historical and cultural city with significant importance in history. During the Tang Dynasty, it was known as the "First of Yang and Second of Yi," a wealthy and prosperous town.

After a two-hour drive from Jinling, they arrived in Guangling. Liu Liangyu, familiar with the area, quickly turned into a lane with blue brick walls.

The car stopped outside a blue brick courtyard. Liu Liangyu pointed down the lane, "That way is the home of Zhu Ziqing, but we need to take care of business first."

Saying this, Liu Liangyu made a phone call.

Soon, a middle-aged man came out, smiling at Liu Liangyu, "Mr. Liu, I've finally waited for you!"

Liu Liangyu walked over and shook hands with him, smiling, "Old Wang, it's been a long time, you look younger!"

Wang Qingmin shook his head, "Your eyes are not as good as your mouth!"

Liu Liangyu pointed to Yang Bo and introduced him, "Yang Bo, don't look at his young age, he's very capable!"

Wang Qingmin shook hands with Yang Bo, saying, "Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you!"

He then turned to Liu Liangyu, "Let's go inside for some tea!"

Yang Bo followed them in, not feeling offended by the slight, as it was normal given his age.

The courtyard was not as large as expected, with tiles on the ground that had been worn smooth over the years. A pomegranate tree in the courtyard was laden with red fruit. The place was clean and tidy, giving a sense of the passage of time rather than decay.

In the living room, a man was already seated, a painting on a tall square table. He was bent over, examining the painting, and did not look up as they entered.

Liu Liangyu pointed to the square table, indicating the painting.

Wang Qingmin nodded quickly, confirming it was the painting.

Yang Bo smiled. He was not very skilled in painting appraisal, as he had spent little time on it. Instead, he was interested in the deep red solid wood furniture in the room.

After acquiring the house, Yang Bo had been considering the setup of the study, thinking that antique furniture might be a better choice.