Chapter 98

Feng Yi felt that his temper was really good right now. He originally thought that when facing a second-level protected animal, he should be more patient and caring.

Otherwise, if he directly released the dangerous aura of a top predator, these swans would probably all be startled and fly away.

Who knew these swans would set their eyes on his backyard?

My backyard, the grass mat I slept on, I can't just give it to those geese!

Not an inch will I yield!!

Renovation!!

It must be renovated!!

Especially the backyard!!

Otherwise, what if a few more swans drop in again?

He couldn't possibly stay here all day to serve those swans that might drop in at any time!

Dream on!

So when Feng Yi called the property management, his tone was quite firm. Action must be taken!

The property management was also very troubled after learning about this. They were caught between a rock and a hard place, unable to offend the homeowners but also having to follow the community's instructions.

After discussion, the property management decisively passed this trouble to the community manager.

The community manager also felt awkward. Just a moment ago, he had guaranteed to Feng Yi that this wouldn't happen again. As long as the drones flying around were cleared and the people walking their pets in the neighborhood were more careful, the swans, whether newly arrived or already active nearby, wouldn't be scared.

If the swans weren't scared, they wouldn't fly into human residential areas, and they wouldn't end up in Feng Yi's yard.

Then, he was slapped in the face by three newly arrived swans.

His original logic chain didn't hold up!

He couldn't figure it out!

Why?

Why did those swans all drop into Feng Yi's backyard?

Once they dropped in, they couldn't get out!

No, there must be some reason causing this!

Unable to figure out the reason, the community manager consulted the expert team. Since the appearance of these migratory swans in Rongcheng, many expert teams from all over the country had arrived, and he was in contact with a few of them.

However, even the expert teams needed time to analyze and find the cause.

Before that, the community manager asked Feng Yi to be patient for the time being.

There was no other way.

Renovation was impossible; it would be too noisy. The various departments of Rongcheng had finally seen swans flying in, even if it was just for a rest stop, it proved that the living environment of Rongcheng had improved! This would also make Rongcheng more competitive in various city rankings!

But the emotions of nearby residents also needed to be calmed.

Feng Yi's frustration was understandable, and his request for renovation was understandable. However, he couldn't make a big renovation, but the issue with the backyard could be addressed first.

Someone suggested setting up a net, but issues like the size of the mesh, the material, and how to weave it with the least harm couldn't be solved in a short time.

Feng Yi was worried about the geese making a mess and proposed adding a transparent, electric, retractable canopy.

However, these decisions needed to be discussed.

Feng Yi, along with the rescuers, went into the house and caught the three young swans. He didn't stay here for long and drove back to the city.

He still had to earn money in the afternoon.

Following the address given by the client, Feng Yi found the shop.

The shop was located at a corner of a commercial street, not particularly large, but it was decorated with a unique and retro fashion sense.

Feng Yi had also looked up information about this shop after taking the job.

The lady surnamed Yu worked at her own company, and opening this shop was purely a hobby.

This type of shop was a luxury second-hand store, also known as a "vintage store" in some places. She herself had a collection hobby, and the shop generally only accepted bags, watches, and jewelry over twenty years old.

It was a kind of nostalgic game exploring old-world fashion.

Feng Yi's previous part-time jobs and work had some contact with luxury brands, but he wasn't very familiar with them, and he knew even less about fashion.

However, he had heard that the classic styles of top brands displayed in such shops were truly representative of their era and were no longer produced.

Only after entering the shop did Feng Yi understand what others meant by "fashion is a cycle."

Some classic styles from twenty to thirty years ago were not much different from some new items today.

At least, they looked similar to Feng Yi.

Feng Yi wasn't particularly interested in these. If he were in the entertainment industry, he might have paid more attention, but since he wasn't on that path and didn't need them in his daily life, he didn't pay much attention.

After entering the shop, Feng Yi directly found the store manager.

The store manager had received a message from the boss at noon, mentioning that someone would come for appraisal and including Feng Yi's photo.

After verifying his identity, the store manager led Feng Yi to a studio at the back of the shop.

"Mr. Feng, please come in. The items the boss mentioned for appraisal are on this display cabinet. Would you like to start now?"

The store manager had various speculations when he saw Feng Yi's photo. Feng Yi's appearance didn't seem like that of an appraiser. When he saw Feng Yi in person, his doubts increased.

Their shop had signed appraisers, both young and old, but the aura of an appraiser was different from Feng Yi's.

Feng Yi seemed more laid-back.

Of course, the store manager, being a manager, didn't show his emotions. No matter how he speculated, he remained polite and courteous.

Feng Yi was someone the boss had instructed to be received. Whether his appraiser identity was genuine and how skilled he was, the facts would speak for themselves. He would follow the boss's instructions.

"Let's start now." Feng Yi took out his gloves from his bag.

The store manager took out a printed form. "The 37 items to be appraised are marked with numbers. Should I introduce them to you one by one according to the numbers?"

"No need, just give me the form." Feng Yi said.

The store manager was about to say something when the studio door was pushed open.

A fashionably dressed lady with a delicate makeup look pushed the door and walked in, her high heels clicking on the floor.

She walked up to Feng Yi and the store manager, took off her sunglasses, and asked, "Have you started?"

The store manager replied, "Not yet, we were just about to start."

"Oh, then I just made it in time." She looked at Feng Yi and extended her hand, "Yu Qiao."

"Feng Yi."

Feng Yi shook her hand and continued to put on his gloves.

Yu Qiao's gaze swept over Feng Yi's face, and she smiled. "You're quite straightforward. I heard from Lu Yue about you, and I thought you would directly quote 300,000. Your quote actually made me feel like I got a good deal."

Feng Yi understood. No wonder Boss Yu agreed so quickly. She probably heard from Lu Yue about his quote and thought he would directly quote 10,000 per item, and with 30 items, a discount to 300,000 was possible.

But there were too many small items among the 30, and their collectible value was low. A high quote would be a bit unfair.

However, Feng Yi didn't explain much, just smiled and put on his gloves.

The store manager, who had been standing quietly beside, had his eyelids twitch when he heard the boss mention "300,000." The appraisers they hired were far from worth that much. Why did Feng Yi quote so high?

Although he didn't know the actual price for hiring Feng Yi, even if it was less than 300,000, it wouldn't be much less, probably around 100,000 to 200,000.

But that was still a high price!

On average, it was a few thousand per item, and the new items on the display cabinet were also a few thousand.

Why bother?

The store manager looked at the boss's smile and then at Feng Yi, thinking he had found the truth.

The intention was not in the wine?

Feng Yi didn't care what others thought. He stood in front of the display cabinet, checked the items on the form, and pretended to look at each one, picking out two pendants.

He didn't know if the metal parts of these two pendants were genuine, but the leather parts were definitely not.

Which luxury brand would dare to use real snake skin now?

Yu Qiao, who had been standing there casually, changed her expression when she saw Feng Yi pick out two items.

Recalling Lu Yue's warning, although she didn't time it accurately, she estimated that from the moment Feng Yi started looking at the items to picking out these two, it took less than a minute.

Less than a minute, 200,000...

Previously, Yu Qiao thought she got a good deal, but now, it hurt a bit.

However, he could actually pick them out, which she didn't expect.

These items were all collected by her personally, and she believed they were genuine, but...

Yu Qiao's expression grew increasingly grim as she looked at the two pendants Feng Yi picked out.

She didn't doubt that Feng Yi was bluffing. Being invited by Qianli Group for appraisal, he must have real skills.

Since he picked them out, these two must have issues.

For collecting, one couldn't collect items with issues. Such matters needed to be resolved quickly, and it could also earn some benefits from the insurance bureau. Otherwise, if it dragged on, it would be hard to explain.

Yu Qiao threw the two pendants to the store manager, "Get them appraised by a specialist."

The store manager was still dazed, thinking this scene was different from what he had imagined.

After taking the two pendants from the boss, the store manager understood what she meant.

Sending them to a specialist for appraisal meant using professional reagents and equipment, which would be more expensive for this new type of synthetic leather.

Yu Qiao didn't have time to chat with Feng Yi. She needed to find out how those people got these two items, whether it was intentional or unintentional.

Although they were just two small pendants, some things couldn't be touched! She wouldn't take the blame for others!

After receiving the payment for this job, Feng Yi was ready to leave. The community manager from Yuxiu Community had sent him a message, saying they would discuss the issue with his backyard.

Walking from the studio to the shop, Feng Yi, having finished his work, had the interest to look at the items in the shop.

This look really made him find something interesting.

"Can I take a look at this coin pendant?" Feng Yi pointed to a coin-like accessory in one of the cabinets.

The round coin had a pattern of the twelve zodiac signs on one side. This was a type of zodiac coin, but it was different from the one Feng Yi wore.

Feng Yi felt that this zodiac coin in the cabinet had a certain connection with the one he wore.

The staff member took out the zodiac coin pendant and handed it to Feng Yi. "This accessory comes from a designer's own brand, with an embroidered logo. Unfortunately, the brand went bankrupt during the climate anomaly period."

"How much is this?" Feng Yi didn't see the price tag.

The staff member smiled. "I'm sorry, this is a non-sale item."

Feng Yi looked to the side and saw a large "Non-Sale" sign.

Yu Qiao, who had just made a phone call, walked out with a gloomy face, seemingly suppressing her anger. Seeing Feng Yi standing by the cabinet, she asked, "What? Did you see something you like?"

The staff member briefly explained what had just happened to Yu Qiao.

"All the items in the non-sale cabinet are unique collectibles. I bought them at a high price. I originally didn't plan to sell them, but since you helped me a lot today, if you want it, I can transfer it to you." Yu Qiao said.

"How much?" Feng Yi asked.

"Fixed price, 100,000."