Chapter 6

As Xu Qing just stepped out of the door, Liu Fatso's phone rang. He picked it up and heard a hurried voice on the other end.

"Liu Brother, what did you say about the large dragon stamp just now?"

"Brand new large dragon stamp, 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant.' Didn't you just say I was full and bloated?" Liu Fatso laughed like a Maitreya Buddha; he had long guessed this would be the result.

"Are you sure it's 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant'? That's a rarer and more valuable stamp than the large dragon. If you have it, I'll offer 800,000, no, 1,000,000, regardless of its condition..." The voice on the other end, a rich second generation, sounded as excited as if he had just taken a shot of adrenaline, eager to come over and see it.

Liu Fatso smiled calmly and said slowly, "To be honest, I haven't seen it myself. You'd better bring an expert to take a look. If it works out, remember to treat me to a meal at Tian Shang Ren Jian..."

Beep... Beep... Before he could finish, the other end hung up. The fat on Liu Fatso's cheeks twitched, and he squinted with a smile, thinking, "This guy is really impatient. I hope the guy upstairs doesn't disappoint me..."

At this moment, Xu Qing was holding a broom and dustpan, meticulously sweeping the hallway. This job might seem easy, but sweeping several buildings was enough to make him sweat profusely. Moreover, he hadn't slept all night, and now his mouth was dry, and his eyelids drooped heavily.

Finally, after finishing the sweeping, Xu Qing dragged his tired body back home. As soon as he entered, he poured a large glass of cool boiled water and drank it greedily. After just two sips, there was a hurried knock on the door.

"Brother, open up, I'm here..." The person knocking was quite unique, and it was hard to tell what kind of mess it was.

Xu Qing swallowed the water stuck in his throat, rolled his eyes, and slowly went to open the door. Outside stood an old man and two young men.

The big, fat man was none other than Liu Brother from downstairs. Beside him was a young man dressed in a gaudy outfit, who looked to be in his early twenties. He was tall and had a flat platinum necklace around his neck, carrying a laptop bag in his hand. His skin was fair, and his brows showed a sense of urgency.

Next to them was an old man with glasses and a bald head. The clear rings around the edges of his glasses indicated a high prescription. Despite the scorching heat, he was wearing a blue robe, and the fabric on his back was stuck to his skin from sweat, which a casual observer might not notice.

"Brother, I heard you have a 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant' for sale. Show it to Brother Tang quickly..." The young man entered the room impatiently, spouting jargon.

Brother Tang? When did I recognize this relative? How can you take advantage of me like this? Xu Qing was momentarily stunned, his expression becoming somewhat strange.

"Ha ha! His name is Tang, Guobin. He's a very straightforward and righteous guy, but he's a bit impatient," Liu Fatso explained with a belly laugh, dispelling Xu Qing's confusion.

Xu Qing nodded, turned around, and took out the book containing the 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant' from his backpack, placing it on the table. He opened it and used his fingers to pinch the plastic bag, spreading it out on his palm.

"Wow, it really is an elephant. This small piece is worth 1,000,000..." Tang Guobin was seeing this stamp for the first time. His family had two sets of large dragon stamps, but not the 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant.' Completing a set of China's first stamps was a lifelong dream for him and his father, and it was a matter of great pride.

China's first set of full-sheet large dragon stamps consists of three cloud dragons, one pagoda, and one 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant.' The 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant' is the most valuable, and neither the pagoda nor the 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant' were officially issued, making them extremely rare. Collecting the three cloud dragons is not difficult, but completing the full set is a challenge that is more than ten thousand times harder. Completing a set of large dragon stamps is a pinnacle in the philatelic world, and its significance far exceeds the value of money.

At first, Tang Guobin was woken up by Liu Fatso's call and hung up in a daze. Later, when he recalled the words 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant,' he was so shocked that he woke up completely. He called Wu Lao, who was well-versed in antiques and stamps, and they rushed over in a hurry, running through countless red lights on the way.

To quote Tang Guobin, "Two hundred for each, ten or eight times a day, it's just like an appetizer."

When Wu Lao saw the stamp in Xu Qing's hand, he felt an inexplicable excitement. He quickly took out a magnifying glass, tweezers, rice paper, gloves, and a stack of thin plastic bags from his pocket. He carefully picked up the stamp with the tweezers and placed it on the rice paper, examining it meticulously with the magnifying glass.

If you had to describe Wu Lao's current appearance with two words, it would be 'professional.' With three words, it would be 'very professional.' Adding two more words, it would be 'extremely professional.' He examined every detail, every corner, and even the tiny burrs on the edge of the stamp.

Tang Guobin, however, was not so patient. From Wu Lao's expression, he could already tell that the stamp was 90% genuine. He opened his laptop bag, took out a beautiful laptop, placed it on the bed, and opened it. He then turned to Xu Qing and said, "Brother, I'll transfer 1,000,000 to you now. Give me your bank account."

Xu Qing was stunned, glanced at Liu Fatso, and saw the laughing Buddha nodding and smiling at him. In a daze, he took out an ICBC card from the drawer and handed it to Tang Guobin. He watched as the other person skillfully typed on the keyboard, completing the transfer in less than a minute and then handed the laptop to Xu Qing.

"Check it out, 1,000,000 clean dollars."

Xu Qing subconsciously looked at the screen and indeed saw the words indicating a successful transfer. Yesterday, he was a poor student who couldn't afford rent, and today he was a millionaire. Fate is truly mysterious.

Xu Qing felt as if he were floating in the clouds, his feet soft and his mind a blur. He even felt an urge to cry. If he had had this 1,000,000 earlier, perhaps his brother's illness could have been treated... Thinking of this, his eyes welled up, and two tears rolled down his cheeks.

"Damn, really? 1,000,000 can make you cry? Brother, you're too weak." Seeing Xu Qing cry, Tang Guobin felt a bit incredulous. For him, 1,000,000 was just a fraction of his monthly allowance, not worth crying over.

But how could he understand Xu Qing's thoughts? 1,000,000, or even half of it, could mean the difference between life and death.

"Master Tang, this 'Ten Thousand Years with an Elephant' is in perfect condition and is genuine..." Wu Lao's appraisal came late, but Tang Guobin had already paid the money.

"Brother, stop crying over this thing. I'm giving it to you. If you're not happy, you can use it as a brick..." Tang Guobin was in a great mood, closed the laptop that Xu Qing was still holding, and then waved to Wu Lao and Liu Fatso, saying, "Let's go. I'll treat everyone to a meal at Tian Shang Ren Jian. After the meal, there's more to come."

A brand new Dell XPS, transferred once and given away as a brick. This Master Tang was really generous. Even Liu Fatso secretly marveled at Xu Qing's good luck. A 27,000 yuan laptop, given away like this, was a waste!

Xu Qing carefully put the card with 1,000,000 into his pocket, even tucking the pocket closed, as if the card would fly away at any moment. Tang Guobin frowned at this.

The rich don't understand the hunger of the poor. The rich second generation spends money like it's dirt. They earn money, and their children spend it, treating money like mud... Liu Fatso despised this rich second generation from the bottom of his heart but envied him even more, thinking, "Damn, I'll be a rich second generation in my next life."

After much persuasion from Liu Fatso and Tang Guobin, Xu Qing finally agreed to go to Tian Shang Ren Jian for a meal. When they went downstairs, they saw a flashy Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was Master Tang's ride. This type of powerful vehicle could easily fit ten to eight people.

Speaking of Tang Guobin's taste, it was truly unique. He used a giant laptop and even had a large, powerful car. Who knows, maybe he would marry a Samoan woman in the future, just for her size.

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