Fake socialites sell me fake luxury, but I can make the fake look real.

Looking at the bag in his hand, Lü Yang began to calculate. In the second-hand market, a brand new bag could fetch around 63,000 yuan.

"It's still a huge profit!"

Lu Yang nodded. He bought it for 7,000 yuan and, after perfecting the fake, sold it for as much as 63,000 yuan. He could make about 40,000 to 50,000 yuan just from this one bag.

Thinking of this, Lü Yang opened the last dust bag. When he saw what was inside, he couldn't help but frown. It was a Louis Vuitton Capucines Mini glossy Nile crocodile leather handbag, pure white, a rare find among high-end luxury bags, a real killer for wealthy women.

The only flaw is that the bag is in terrible condition. Not only is the shoulder strap missing, but the crocodile skin on the bottom and four corners of the bag is so worn that it's unbearable to look at, revealing a grayish-white underside. The originally shiny crocodile scales have become dull and lifeless due to stains of unknown origin. The metal logo on the front is blackened and oxidized, covered with marks such as fingernails. The entire bag is riddled with holes.

"This bag..."

"How many years would it take to get this worn out?"

Lu Yang clicked his tongue in amazement. No wonder the other party was keeping male models; they all used high-quality replica bags. They were truly thrifty and hardworking. He immediately activated the one-click authentication.

【Ding dong! 】

[System scanning and identification in progress...]

[Target item: Louis Vuitton Capucines Mini, Glossy Nile Crocodile White.]

[Authentication Result: Authentic!]

[Problem Analysis: The crocodile leather at the four corners and edges of the bag is severely worn and damaged; the glossy coating is stained and has peeled off in large areas; the hardware logo is severely oxidized; the original crocodile leather shoulder strap is missing; and the lining is heavily stained with cosmetics.]

[Official retail price: ¥405,000 (excluding bag)]

[Secondhand market value: ¥170,000!]

After a one-click refurbishment to brand new condition, its resale value can reach over 120,000 yuan.

[One-click renovation?]

"Whoa!"

"There's a real one?"

After reviewing the authentication results, Lü Yang couldn't help but show a hint of surprise. Among the three high-quality counterfeit bags, there was also a genuine crocodile skin bag. He wondered if the other party had been careless or felt a little guilty for slipping a real bag in.

In the secondhand market, a brand new bag can fetch up to around 120,000 yuan, mainly for the lighter-colored versions, while the black version is only around 110,000 yuan.

Seeing Lü Yang frown, Tan Ming became nervous again and asked.

"Boss Lü!"

"Are these two bags completely ruined?"

"No, the first bag is a normal high-quality replica."

Looking at the off-white bag, Lü Yang bluntly said, "The workmanship is okay, but it's a high-quality replica. I can only ask for seven thousand yuan, no more. Even a brand new high-quality replica of this style would only cost around seven thousand yuan."

After saying that, Lü Yang pushed the tattered LV crocodile skin bag to the center and said, "However, this second bag is an authentic one!"

"Is this an authentic bag?"

Tan Ming's eyes widened, and he said in disbelief, "But it's rotten to this extent..."

"Don't let its poor condition fool you, it's made of Nile crocodile skin. Even a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. In a normal secondhand market, if you find a reasonably honest dealer, this shabby bag could sell for around 59,000 yuan."

"Fifty-nine thousand dollars?"

Tan Ming gasped in surprise. This was truly an unexpected delight. After selling three counterfeit bags in a row, he had long given up hope on this seemingly worst-looking bag. He would have been lucky to sell it for three or four thousand yuan. He never expected it to sell for fifty or sixty thousand.

"Fifty-nine thousand yuan is the normal price for a second-hand store; I can charge even more here."

Lu Yang stroked his chin, considered for a moment, and then generously said, "Considering that you contributed five bags, I'll raise the price a bit more, to 65,000 yuan. If this bag were in brand new condition, it could sell for 110,000 or 120,000 yuan, but it's in really bad condition and it's missing a shoulder strap. Even if I get it repaired and refurbished later, it's hard to say how much more I can sell it for. I have to take the risk, so the highest I can offer is 65,000 yuan."

"That's enough, thank you so much, Boss Lü!"

Upon hearing the price of 65,000 yuan, Tan Ming was overjoyed. Including the 7,000 yuan from the third bag, these two bags brought him back a huge sum of 72,000 yuan.

"Boys only help boys!"

"You are welcome!"

As Tan Ming expressed his gratitude profusely and began signing the contract, Lü Yang casually remarked, "Brother Tan Ming, now that all the packages are out, do you have any other plans?"

This is a big client. If he works hard in the male modeling industry, he might be able to contribute some bags to my business.

Upon hearing this, Tan Ming sighed after signing the papers, saying, "I thought that after selling all the bags and adding up the money I had, I would have enough to open a shop. I was planning to find an honest woman to marry and settle down."

"However, I was ruined by this old woman. Now that I've settled the accounts, I still feel like I'm short of money. It looks like I'll have to work at the club for a while longer."

"but……"

Tan Ming gave a wry smile and rubbed his aching lower back: "Before that, I plan to go to the gym and get my body in better shape."

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang first transferred 72,000 yuan into his account, and then said earnestly, "Brother Tan, if you still plan to stay in this circle, you really need to take some time to learn how to identify luxury handbags."

"Actually, there's a very simple way. If you really can't tell the difference between an authentic bag and a high-quality replica, and you have a choice, check if the bag has been used. Even the most expensive replica bag only costs ten or twenty thousand yuan. If the other person wears it out, they'll just throw it away. But a real luxury bag, even if it's worn out like this, is still worth forty or fifty thousand yuan!"

"but……"

Lu Yang changed the subject, then smiled and said, "If you can't avoid it, feel free to bring these high-quality replica bags to me for a trade. I'll try my best to offer a higher price, after all, we're all in the same boat, and it's not easy for anyone!"

"Okay, I've learned a lot, Mr. Lü!"

After another round of profuse thanks, Tan Ming, satisfied, carried the empty bag and left the luxury store with somewhat unsteady steps.

Watching Tan Ming's retreating figure enter the elevator, Lü Yang also revealed a smile. The circles are interconnected. Tan Ming has high-quality replica bags, and other male models probably have some as well. This is a real big customer, with the potential to become a top influencer!

Thinking of this, Lü Yang immediately closed the door and pulled down the roller shutter.

He walked to the counter, looked at the four bags displayed on the table, and couldn't help but smile.

With a thought, Lü Yang spoke softly.

"system!"

"Give me a one-click renovation."