Chapter 2

Tang Hao's glass counter was located on the first floor of Tian Di Electronics Building, also known as Tian Di Building, and it was the most prominent storefront right next to the roadside entrance. It looked like a prime location, but in reality, it wasn't. Many people passed by, but few businesspeople would choose to rent such an add-on glass counter, except for those who dealt in small parts, like old phone batteries.

He deeply understood his situation. He wanted to buy a large number of used iPhone 3s, but the chances were slim. Unfortunately, he had no choice; who could blame him for not having more capital?

Time ticked by, and he faced the contemptuous gaze and mocking smile of the Maitreya Buddha statue, which made him very uncomfortable. He could only secretly swear, "Once I have the capital, I will definitely rent the best counter inside."

The morning passed, and noon arrived. The sun hung high in the sky, radiating intense heat, and the number of pedestrians on the street gradually decreased. Even if someone passed by, they hurried along.

Tian Di Electronics Building, no, the entire Huashen North, had its peak business hours, which were only a few hours in the afternoon, from 3 PM to 8 PM. Therefore, Tang Hao wasn't in a rush; the most important thing right now was to be patient.

He finished a ten-yuan fast food meal and waited for time to pass!

"Boss, do you buy iPhone 3s?" A young man stared intently at the sign, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Yes."

Tang Hao was secretly excited but maintained his composure, nodding solemnly, "1500 to 1900, depending on the condition."

"Really?"

The young man was somewhat skeptical, but after getting a nod of confirmation, he asked, "Even if the screen is broken?"

"Yes."

Tang Hao nodded again, smiling mysteriously, "As long as the motherboard is fine, I'll take it."

"Alright."

The young man, visibly excited, took out an iPhone 3 from his pocket and placed it on the glass counter, asking, "How much can you offer?"

This time, Tang Hao didn't speak but picked up the iPhone 3, examined it for a while, and determined the general condition: broken screen, cracked back cover. He then said, "It's quite damaged, and I can't tell if the motherboard is fine. If the motherboard is fine, I'll give you 1600. To confirm, we need to disassemble it and test the motherboard."

"Okay, go ahead."

The young man was satisfied with the offer. In fact, he was already happy to get a few hundred yuan for a broken phone, let alone such a high price.

"It won't take more than three minutes."

Tang Hao was very efficient. He took out three small screwdrivers and a multimeter from his waist bag, placed them on the counter, and quickly got to work. He unscrewed the screws, removed the back cover, and soon the motherboard was exposed. He then touched two points with the multimeter, and the needle moved. He changed the position, checked again, and repeated this several times, all very quickly. In less than two minutes, he said, "The motherboard is fine, 1600!"

"Great."

The transaction was simple and straightforward. The young man left happily with the cash, and Tang Hao was very pleased to receive his first phone.

"Hmph!"

The Maitreya Buddha statue, surnamed Zhang, snorted coldly, full of disdain, muttering, "Putting on a show."

He had been in Tian Di Electronics Building for over ten years. While he wasn't an expert in the phone business, he knew a thing or two. He was surprised by Tang Hao's skilled and fast disassembly technique, followed by intense jealousy, "Little rat, be careful when testing. Don't get a phone with a burned motherboard."

"Uh!"

Tang Hao acknowledged but didn't take it to heart. He shook his head and focused on the iPhone 3 in his hands. He didn't stop working, quickly removing the other screen and examining it carefully. Then, he took the screen and the disassembled phone into the market, muttering, "Testing a phone doesn't have to be so complicated."

If someone else were to test a phone's motherboard, it would require several procedures and specialized equipment, but he didn't need that. A multimeter was enough for him.

As long as the major components were fine, it wasn't a problem for him. Even a burned motherboard, he could repair. This was a benefit from his previous life, a skill he learned during the latter years of his life. Of course, the skills he learned in his previous life were far more extensive...

Some people say that Tian Di Electronics Building in Huashen North is like a traditional Chinese medicine shop. Any phone parts can be bought at any time. If you want convenience, you can tell the counter what parts you need, and they will quickly provide them.

Tang Hao entered with the disassembled iPhone 3 and returned in less than ten minutes with several parts. He sat down at his glass counter and began to assemble the phone meticulously.

"Does this kid really have some skills?"

The Maitreya Buddha statue next door couldn't believe it, but the facts were undeniable, especially when he saw Tang Hao's skilled hands and the careful, precise movements. The shock in his heart was beyond what most people could imagine, "I've known him for almost a year, how did I not notice?"

In Tian Di Electronics Building, there were many people who could disassemble and reassemble an iPhone 3 skillfully, but few could do it as quickly and accurately as Tang Hao.

Don't underestimate disassembly and assembly; it's a technical skill. A skilled person, with good parts, can ensure that the assembled phone has no gaps.

"Click!"

Tang Hao snapped his fingers, a smile on his face, "Done."

It took less than ten minutes!

If there were a Guinness World Record for assembling an iPhone 3, he would be the record holder, and it would take a long time for someone to break it.

Proud and reflective!

This would be his first masterpiece and the first business of the day.

A brand new iPhone 3, yes, a brand new iPhone 3.

Many people in the world probably don't know or haven't thought about it, but the phones they buy, which look brand new, might not be. Just like Tang Hao, he could take a broken, severely damaged phone, replace some parts, and have a brand new phone in his hands.

In Huashen North, this is called "refurbishing."

What is refurbishing? It means replacing the old shell with a new one to make a brand new phone.

"Should I sell it or...?"

Tang Hao quickly became conflicted. He had a new plan in mind, but he quickly dismissed other thoughts and decided, "Sell it, earn some hard-earned money. Besides..."

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