Start with an antique shop and become rich overnight

Chapter 42 Ancestral Items

By the way, I went to a nearby restaurant with Wen Zhi for dinner. He said it was a century-old restaurant that served delicious food.

At this moment, many people who came to attend the auction were looking for restaurants nearby with ease, and some even stayed directly in the lakeside hotel.

The restaurant was not far away, and it would be troublesome to park again, so Shen You and Wen Zhi just walked there.

The antique lamps on the street have been lit, a few dead leaves have fallen on the ground, and the lights in the ancient building on one side reflect the old walls and bamboo branches.

There was a distance between the two of them, but when the wind blew, the reflection of the swaying fishtail skirt on the ground would occasionally intersect with the black windbreaker beside her.

Just looking at the shadows under the light, this scene also creates a beautiful atmosphere.

Shen You didn't expect to be able to have a meal on a cruise ship.

Otherwise, why is it so hard to imagine what the world of rich people would be like?

She has been in Jiangcheng for so long and has been to Nanhu, but she didn't know these places before.

Before the dishes arrived, Shen You suddenly received a message from Xu Jiayan, saying that he and the old man were staying in the hotel next door, along with two bigwigs from the Collectors Association.

There was a person who had just returned from the imperial capital and wanted to find someone to repair an heirloom. Professor Li was busy repairing cultural relics and couldn't spare the time, so he recommended her.

If she had something she wanted to take out, tomorrow would be a good opportunity after the auction ends.

Or if she could stay here directly at night, he could help her book a room. This would be more convenient as there are safes in the hotel.

Shen You looked up the hotel online. It had excellent privacy and some rooms were inaccessible without a certain status, so having money alone was not enough.

Shen You thanked him and said that he didn't need to book a hotel, as she would arrange accommodation herself.

Then I sent a message to Professor Li, originally to thank him, but he said,

"I really don't have time, so I asked you to help me. What are you thanking me for?"

Shen You smiled, put away his phone and started eating.

They ordered an old-fashioned copper hot pot. She had always eaten modern shuangxiang hot pot before, and this was her first time trying this one. The clear soup also had a unique flavor.

But before we finished our meal, it started raining outside.

"Now I'm in trouble. I didn't bring an umbrella." Shen You sighed as he looked out the window.

She had a spare umbrella and coat in her car, and her car didn't come over.

"It's okay." Wen Zhi saw her struggling expression and looked at the seasonal limited edition sweet-scented osmanthus wine. "What's wrong?"

"I have to drive back to get some food and then find a hotel nearby. I can't eat food with alcohol in it, but it would be a waste if I don't eat it."

This serving of fermented rice wine costs 88 yuan in the store.

The money is not a big deal, and she can't bear to see such waste. If she really can't do it, she will pack it up. The waiter just reminded her when serving the dish that the taste will deteriorate if left for too long.

Just as I was thinking about it, a hand with distinct finger bones stretched out from the other side, "Give it to me."

Shen You was surprised for a moment. Although she didn't move, some people would mind, especially those who were very particular about food, accommodation and transportation.

She handed the bowl over, and Wen Zhi started eating naturally.

"You just said you were going to find a hotel nearby? Are you going with the guy from this afternoon?"

He seemed to suddenly remember something and paused.

Shen You: "He said he could help arrange it, but I declined."

Living in the same hotel with Mr. Xu and several bigwigs in the circle, I see them everywhere I go and am always busy with socializing. It's so uncomfortable.

"You are familiar with this place, can you recommend me a place to live?"

If you don't live here, it will be too late to go back and get it tomorrow after the auction is over in the afternoon.

She also wanted to see the special auction in the morning. Ancient coins have always been popular in the collection circle and are worth seeing.

Wen Zhi nodded and said, "I'll send it to you now."

I picked up my phone and remembered that I hadn't added the friend yet, so I scanned the QR code to add him.

Wen Zhi paid for this meal, and Shen You planned to treat him back next time, or he could charge less money twice when he goes to the store next time.

The rain had stopped when they left the store and the waiter brought them an umbrella.

Seeing that the hotel was nearby, Shen You wanted to go there and get a room first before returning to the shop to get her things.

The hotel near Nanhu Lake used to receive many customers who came to the auction, so ensuring the safety of the items was basic. Wen Zhi was also going to this hotel. Shen You thought about it and said, "Don't tell me that this is also your property."

The hotel house was built later, but the garden behind it connected to South Lake was not.

"That's not the case, I just know the boss." The corners of his mouth rose.

The front desk registered Shen You's ID card and asked, "Is it under Mr. Wen's account?"

"No, I'll pay myself." Shen You raised his phone and let the other party scan the code.

"Ok."

The receptionist gave a typical smile and handed the room card to Shen You.

It is also in Building 6, which has the best view.

Afterwards, Shen You and Wen Zhi separated. She drove back to the shop, picked out a piece of porcelain that could be sold and shown off to the bigwigs in the collection circle, and put it in the safe.

Bring a change of clothes and return to the hotel.

It took quite a while to go back and forth.

She had not expected that this autumn auction would coincide with a big shot wanting to restore his ancestral cultural relics and setting up a scheme in Nanhu.

Otherwise, I would have prepared in advance and wouldn’t have had to make this trip.

Xu Jiayan said that the big guy was very influential in the collection circles in Haicheng and the imperial capital.

If she can handle this matter well, she will be able to gain a foothold in the circle.

Shen You opened the door and as soon as she entered the room, she first locked the safety lock, found the safe, and put her suitcase in it.

Checked twice, no problem.

Then he collapsed on the bed in a second, completely losing his image. He rested for a few minutes before going to the balcony to take a look. He spent six thousand to enjoy the view.

She thought that since she was already staying in such an expensive hotel, she wouldn't mind spending another thousand or two, so she just chose a better one.

Nothing happened that night. The next day, Shen You had breakfast in the buffet restaurant and rushed to the auction.

This scene was indeed lively, with everything from copper coins to gold bars, gold leaves, and silver ingots.

The most valuable ones are silver ingots with special shapes cast in ancient palaces.

There is only one, and the starting price is the same as a gold bar, so there are a lot of people competing for it.

In the afternoon session of jewelry, there were obviously more women coming.

The price of the headgear sent by Shen You was raised from 20 to 80.

Two elegant ladies and a capable wealthy sister competed for several rounds. Gu Yue gave up as early as 70 in the first two rounds.

Gu Shaoyu had previously asked Shen You how much this item was estimated to be worth. Although according to the rules of the auction, buyers and sellers were not allowed to disclose personal information, Shen You did not lie to him and told him the truth, 65 to 70.

I guess it was Gu Shaoyu who reminded him.

Shen You doesn't care who gets the photo, as long as she makes money.

The items she sent all sold well at the auction and could not be taken without several rounds of bidding.

After it was over, Shen You calculated his income for the past two days.

It was more than 400 million yesterday and 165 million today. After deducting hundreds of thousands of commissions, it is still a lot.

The key is that these things are very low cost for her.

After receiving the message from Xu Jiayan, Shen You went back to get her safe and went to the agreed place.

The evening party was held in the hotel where Mr. Xu was staying, in the best private room.

Before entering, Shen You said, "I'm not sure I can repair the things that collector brought before I look at them."

It's someone's ancestral item and he's a big shot in the circle, so there can't be any mistakes.

It would be a lie to say that I wasn't worried or nervous at all.

Xu Jiayan smiled and said, "It's the dowry left by Mr. Zhang's grandmother. Don't worry, I asked Professor Li, and he said it's no problem for you to handle it."

He would not let Shen You come without confirmation.

　There is one more chapter to come, which will be updated later. You can read it tomorrow morning.
　　
　
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