Chapter 90

Yang Bo was preoccupied with the business at his shop and, after touring the Forbidden City in the capital, hurriedly returned to Jinling.

Luo Yaohua did not linger this time and also rushed back after visiting his seniors.

Upon returning home, Yang Bo felt a strange sensation, noticing that the room seemed unusually empty. At first, he did not realize it, but when he came out after washing his hands and looked at the room's furnishings, he finally realized that the room seemed to lack a human touch!

Everything was exactly the same as when he left.

Yang Bo quickly opened the bedroom door and saw that the room was neatly tidied. He took out his phone, about to make a call, when a call came in.

"Xiao Bo, your father and I have moved out," said Yang's mother.

Yang Bo was somewhat surprised, recalling that before he left, his father had gone back to their hometown to find Yang Lang. "Did Yang Lang come over too? Are you living in Yulin Jiayuan?"

"Yes, your father brought Xiao Lang over. The furniture is all set up, and the fully furnished house has been well-ventilated for several months, so we can move in directly," said Yang's mother.

Yang Bo fell silent. He had long anticipated this outcome but did not expect it to happen so quickly. His parents had moved out without waiting for him to return.

Is Yang Lang a biological child, and I am not? The thought flashed through his mind, but he did not dwell on it.

In the morning, on his way to Shiyi Hall, Yang Bo encountered Guo Bapi. Guo Bapi's chubby face broke into a smile. "Mr. Yang, it's been a while. You're really a busy man!"

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Guo. Shiyi Hall has been thriving, and business is good," Yang Bo replied.

Guo Bapi smiled again. "The shop has been closed for two days. Who can you make money from?"

"That's not something you need to worry about," Yang Bo said, his resentment towards Guo Bapi having diminished, but he was still not patient enough to chat.

Guo Bapi persisted, "Mr. Yang, there's an industry exchange event in Jinling soon. Only famous collectors and appraisers can get invitations."

"I'm not very talented, but I managed to get an entry ticket. Are you interested, Mr. Yang? Perhaps, I can be generous and take you along!"

Yang Bo glanced at the red invitation and shook his head. "I won't trouble you with that."

With that, Yang Bo opened the shop door, walked in, and stepped on a red sheet of paper. He bent down to pick it up and found it was identical to Guo Bapi's invitation!

Yang Bo smiled lightly. He had just attended an exchange event in the capital and did not have high expectations for the local event. He walked out of the shop and threw the invitation into the trash can outside.

Guo Bapi stood there, stunned, watching as Yang Bo casually tossed the invitation into the trash can, as if it had pierced his heart.

After a few days of not opening the shop, Yang Bo cleaned up, boiled water, and read books, everything seeming to return to the leisurely days of before.

Li Er walked in. "Mr. Yang, you look so relaxed!"

Yang Bo stood up to greet him. "Welcome! I've been eagerly awaiting your visit!"

Yang Bo's smile was genuine because every time Li Er came, he brought something valuable. The first time, he took him to an underground auction, the second time, he introduced him to Lu Dongxing. He wondered what kind of surprise this visit would bring!

Yang Bo was full of anticipation, and Li Er did not hold back. He sat down, took a sip of tea, and said, "This time, I hope you'll join me on a trip to Dangshan!"

"Dangshan?" Yang Bo was slightly taken aback, then thought of the famous Dangshan pears, located at the intersection of four provinces, with very convenient transportation.

"That's the famous pear capital. Are you, Brother Li, craving pears?" Yang Bo asked with a smile.

Li Er waved his hand, his expression suddenly serious. "The pear harvest season is approaching, but I have to warn you in advance. I'm not very clear about the situation there, so even if we go, we need to be cautious!"

Yang Bo hesitated at Li Er's words but quickly suppressed his hesitation. Any action comes with risks; he couldn't back down just because of a little risk.

"Alright, I'll rely on you, Brother Li, when the time comes!" Yang Bo said, clasping his hands.

Li Er shook his head. "I'm afraid I can't take care of you. This operation is led by Mr. Lu, and he will bring people along."

Yang Bo was startled, guessing that this was Lu Dongxing testing him through Li Er. If he was willing to act, they would go together; if not, there would be no awkwardness.

"Since Mr. Lu is leading, I feel much more reassured," Yang Bo said with a smile.

Li Er left, satisfied.

Yang Bo, however, fell into deep thought. Lu Dongxing was the CEO of the largest real estate company in Jinling. At such a busy time, he was always hanging around the antiques market, which seemed a bit unprofessional. Could the antiques business be more profitable?

Yang Bo did not dwell on it and instead thought about the upcoming trip to Dangshan, wondering what it would be like.

"Mr. Yang, you look so grand!" A voice came from outside the shop, and it was Yuan Yezhi, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

Yang Bo smiled lightly. "How can I compare to the graceful and spirited Miss Yuan?"

Yuan Yezhi's face lit up, but her words were sharp. "When did you learn to be so smooth-talking?"

Yuan Yezhi was wearing a white shirt with black pants, looking neat and lively.

Yang Bo looked at her. "We haven't seen each other in a while. You must have a reason for coming, right?"

Yuan Yezhi sat down and noticed a used teacup on the table, frowning slightly. "Why can't you just come to see me?"

Yang Bo pointed at her. "We've met so many times, and you always come with a purpose!"

Yuan Yezhi smiled. "Then let's say I have a purpose."

She fell silent, lowering her head to fiddle with her fingers.

Yang Bo, used to this tactic, ignored her and continued reading.

After a long while, Yuan Yezhi finally couldn't hold back. "After so long, not even a cup of tea? What kind of host are you?"

Yang Bo smiled. "We're so familiar now, why don't you pour yourself a cup?"

Yuan Yezhi finally gave in and revealed her purpose. "We've received new leads. The market has recently seen a large number of high-quality bronze tripods, and we've traced their source to Dangshan!"

Yang Bo was startled. "What? In Dangshan?"

Yuan Yezhi looked puzzled. "What's wrong? I thought you didn't know where Dangshan was!"

Yang Bo waved his hand. "Nothing, I just heard about Dangshan recently. I don't think it's a good hideout, considering most bronze tripods are found in the Central Plains region, and the likelihood of a hideout in Henan Province is higher."

"That's not a problem. It's to throw people off, and the transportation is more convenient!"