Chapter 50

The plump auntie glanced at him, thought for a moment, and said, "This porcelain bowl is a bit cheaper, just 20,000 yuan!"

Yang Kang's heart leaped with joy upon hearing this. It seemed that the plump auntie didn't know that the porcelain bowl was genuine. He immediately smiled and said, "Auntie, don't joke around. How can such a broken bowl cost 20,000 yuan?"

"Oh, young man, you can't say that. This is an antique, from the Qing Dynasty during the Kangxi era. Think about it, who knows, maybe Emperor Kangxi even used it to eat!" the plump auntie bluffed.

"Emperor Kangxi definitely wouldn't use such a broken bowl; it would be too degrading!" Yang Kang shook his head and said, "Auntie, I don't really understand much, but I really like it. Can you give me a discount?"

The plump auntie looked at the sky; it was already bright. The city management would soon start driving people away. She hadn't had any luck this morning and hadn't sold anything. After a brief hesitation, she said, "How much do you want to pay?"

"Twenty yuan!" Yang Kang said.

"Eh? Young man, don't joke around. Twenty yuan, you can buy a bowl at the supermarket!" the plump auntie said, clearly unhappy, "This is an antique."

"The supermarket bowls are much prettier and only cost 19.8 yuan!" Yang Kang said, not at all bothered, with a smile.

"Young man, if you really want it, give me 2,000 yuan. No haggling, it's getting light, and I'm about to pack up." the plump auntie said.

With the Taiyin Treasure Mirror, Yang Kang wasn't worried about being fooled. Moreover, based on the density of the spiritual energy, this blue-and-white porcelain bowl was very likely a genuine Kangxi-era piece. The blue-and-white glaze was clear and stable, with a bright and beautiful blue, and the painting was finely detailed, using techniques like outlining and splashing.

2,000 yuan wasn't expensive, but Yang Kang's eyes were still on the broken porcelain pieces. He was a bit reluctant and said, "Auntie, okay, 2,000 yuan it is, but can you give me a few broken pieces?"

"Eh? Young man, what do you want the broken pieces for?" the plump auntie could tell he didn't really understand. These kinds of ceramics were often used to trick people who were just getting into the business.

"My grandma said that when you buy something, you should always get a little extra!" Yang Kang said seriously.

The plump auntie looked at his serious face and couldn't help but laugh. "You're quite amusing, young man. Fine, you can pick a few, but no more than five. Any more and I'd be at a loss."

"Six!" Yang Kang said, "Just six, Auntie, okay?"

"Fine, fine, fine, you always want a little extra, and you haggle!" the plump auntie shook her head, took out an ordinary black nylon bag, and said, "Young man, you look so handsome, pick whatever you like."

"Thank you, Auntie!" Yang Kang was delighted and quickly picked out the broken pieces he liked, putting them in the bag. Then he took out his wallet and counted out 2,000 yuan for the plump auntie.

The plump auntie was also straightforward. She immediately found a cheap brocade box, put the porcelain bowl in it, and filled the gaps with shredded paper to avoid damage. She then handed it to him.

Yang Kang was overjoyed to have bought this Qing Kangxi-era blue-and-white porcelain bowl with the broken pieces. Seeing that it was getting late and the early market was gradually dispersing, with the scorching sun about to rise, he immediately carried the black nylon bag and headed towards the antique street, Ruyi Workshop.

He had just reached near Ruyi Workshop when an old man stumbled and almost collided with Yang Kang.

"Sorry!" the old man hurriedly apologized.

"It's okay!" Yang Kang, seeing the old man apologize, naturally didn't say anything.

"Old man, don't let me see you again!" At that moment, Wei Yan stepped out of Yuzhen Hall, hands on her hips, and pointed at the old man, scolding him.

"Boss, this is really an antique... it's my mother's dowry!" the old man, with a sorrowful face, looked pitifully at Wei Yan and said, "Please, take another look..."

"Look at what?" At that moment, Jiang Shanghua also came out, scolding, "Damn, you're trying to swindle me, old man. Do you think I won't beat you up?"

"I'm not a swindler..." the old man wanted to say something but didn't know where to start. He could only repeat, "This is really my mother's dowry, young boss... please, take another look, take another look?"

"Get lost!" Jiang Shanghua shouted loudly. Then his eyes fell on Yang Kang, and he couldn't help but mock, "Yang Kang, you don't know this old man, do you?"

"I don't!" Yang Kang shook his head and couldn't help but look at the old man. The old man should be in his early fifties, but his hair was already gray, his face was full of wrinkles, and his hands were rough. He tightly held a broken box, not knowing what was inside.

"Heh heh!" Jiang Shanghua sneered, "Then why are you standing in front of my door? Hey, is this old man a shill you found? Trying to bring some broken ceramics to my place to swindle money? Hmph, do you think I don't know the tricks in the antique business?"

Yang Kang was stunned, and it took him a while to recover. He didn't know the old man at all; he just happened to pass by. Jiang Shanghua's imagination was a bit too wild. So he turned and left. In such hot weather, he couldn't stand in the sun and argue with Jiang Shanghua. Besides, arguing wouldn't solve anything. He was in a good mood today and didn't want to bother with it.

Seeing that Yang Kang ignored him, Jiang Shanghua glared at the old man again and shouted, "Old man, don't let me see you again!"

The old man wanted to say something but, seeing Jiang Shanghua's fierce look, didn't dare to say a word. He held his things and wanted to leave, but if he couldn't sell them, what would he do? Sigh...

Just then, he saw Yang Kang open the door to Ruyi Workshop and walk in. He bit his lip and followed.

"Hey!" Wei Yan, who was about to turn and go in, couldn't help but call out, "Shanghua, come and look!"

"Huh?" Jiang Shanghua, after scolding the old man, turned and went back inside. In such weather, who would stand in the sun for no reason? Hearing Wei Yan call him, he came out again.

"That old man went to Ruyi Workshop." Wei Yan gritted her teeth and cursed, "I knew that old man wasn't a good person. He must be a shill someone found. I never thought it would be that little brat Yang Kang. Damn, he's just an ungrateful white-eyed wolf!"

"Mom, did that old man really go to Ruyi Workshop?" Jiang Shanghua asked.

"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes!" Wei Yan said.

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