7 Something was Off

After leaving the store, Lu Zheng continued to wander around the area and found two more stores.

Moreover, Lu Zheng had learned his lesson this time. He would make them place a velvet cloth on the table and put on gloves every time.

His actions amused the two shop owners, but they still listened to Lu Zheng's requests.

This was because both of them asked for an appraisal fee.

One hundred and eight hundred respectively!

Moreover, it was not a special appraisal. It was just a casual glance and a preliminary judgment.

The result was that the first store declared that Lu Zheng's bloodstone was fake, while the other told Lu Zheng that it was a dyed jade.

The third shop had estimated the value of Lu Zheng's Phoenix Bloodstone seal to be three million.

Finally, Lu Zheng arrived at a large jade store at the other end of the street.

"The item is not bad, but it's a pity, although the flaws do not overshadow the quality, its value drops greatly."

"The color is bright, but it's too saturated and doesn't form a natural pattern. It's not beautiful enough."

"There is a slight difference in the color inside and outside. It's easily mistaken for a fake."

"However, our carving master can fix it a little. Maybe it can still be saved."

"Sir, the best bloodstone on the market is only worth a million yuan. This one is flawed. If you're interested in selling it, we can offer you five hundred thousand yuan!"

"Sir, the auction house is all internal bidding to raise the price. How many successful ones have you seen? It's actually an offline transaction. "

"If you don't believe me, I can introduce you to an auction house. You can consult them on the spot!"

"Of course, you can also go through the auction process and pay for the appraisal and processing fee."

"Sir, please don't leave yet. We can discuss the price again. "

"We are very sincere, and what we said is the truth. The other small shops either have poor judgment or have many tricks up their sleeves. They are all ruthless people."

"Sir, this is my business card, and my mobile number is my WeChat name. You can add me at any time, and I can also ask the best appraiser in our store to show you again."

Lu Zheng courteously left.

"What era is it now? He's still using the same tricks from more than a decade ago. No wonder he has fallen to the point where he can only do business with tourists."

Lu Zheng turned around to look at the luxurious entrance of the store and left without looking back.

...

In the afternoon, Lu Zheng had a casual meal. Then, he went to the first shop he went to in the morning, Zhongyu Stonehouse.

"Normally, when people buy things, they will end up going back to the first shop they visited. I can't believe I can't escape this."

Lu Zheng muttered to himself, "fortunately, the boss of Zhongyu Stonehouse isn't a pretty girl. Otherwise, it would feel like a plot of an online novel."

Then, Lu Zheng saw a pretty girl.

She was wearing a pair of white, diamond-studded, high-heel sandals and a sky-blue, sleeveless, knitted dress. She had a watch on her hand and a bag on her lap. She was tall and elegant, and her long hair was black and straight. She was sitting on a chair beside a round table in the shop, and she was listening attentively.

As for her looks, Lu Zheng could only say that he had never seen such an exquisite girl.

The woman glanced at Lu Zheng from the corner of her eyes when he entered the room, but she didn't turn her head.

Lu Zheng quickly sized the woman up and stopped looking at her. He made eye contact with the owner.

At the same time, he saw another old man.

Gu Pingzhong wasn't sitting at the counter at the entrance of the shop. Instead, he was sitting at a round table with the old man inside the shop. Gu pingzhong was pouring tea for the old man.

"Sir!"

"You're here. What's wrong? Didn't you find someone who offered a higher price than me?"

"Two of them said it was fake, one offered three million, and another five hundred thousand."

Since Gu pingzhong had already stated his price, Lu Zheng had nothing to hide.

"That's because you didn't find the right place. There are still others with sharp eyes." Gu pingzhong laughed. "Of course, they have to be there."

Many experts were like him, who didn't stay in the shop every day.

"I don't have the energy to go to each one."

"That's a few millions at stake!"

Lu Zheng replied matter-of-factly, "that's why I'm playing it safe!"

Only after Lu Zheng and Gu pingzhong exchanged words did the old man and the woman turn to look at Lu Zheng. After hearing the words "few millions" did the two of them pay a little more attention.

"Sit!" Gu Pingzhong pointed to the seat on the side. "I'll call an old friend and ask him to come over. We'll talk about it after I've settled this business deal."

"I'm not in a hurry, feel free to do as you please." Lu Zheng shook his head and probed, "um, can I look on while you guys are discussing business?"

Before Gu Pingzhong could say anything, the old man laughed. "We're not doing anything illegal. We're just buying and selling collectibles. Why not?"

Then, Gu Pingzhong took out his phone and made a call. The old man sized Lu Zheng up, trying to guess what good stuff Lu Zheng was going to sell.

Lu Zheng sat down and looked at the old man beside him seriously.

Lu Zheng still couldn't tell the brand of his casual outfit, but it looked comfortable and exquisite. It shouldn't be cheap.

He looked ordinary, but his eyes were very bright. Coupled with his neat black hair, he looked quite imposing.

He should be a successful businessman.

Then, Lu Zheng's gaze shifted to a box on the round table.

It was a 20-centimeter square wooden box with a pair of white jade bracelets inside.

It should be about this.

After Gu Pingzhong finished the call, he continued to speak to the old man, "that's why Master Liu San divided the Hetian jade seed that has been hidden for 20 years into 3 portions. I was there at the time, so I accepted one portion and made a few sets of jewelry from it. The most expensive one was this pair of white jade bracelets."

"So that's how it is. In that case, it is worth three million yuan."

"Indeed."

Lu Zheng was speechless. Good lord, yet another business worth a few millions. Do all antique collectors pay this much?

The two of them continued to talk about the story of the jade. Lu Zheng listened quietly and did not interrupt. From time to time, he would also glance at the lady who was listening quietly.

Then, she accidentally made eye contact with him.

They smiled tacitly and looked away.

After finishing the tea and the money was transferred, the transaction ended in a harmonious and friendly atmosphere. The old man took the jade bracelet, then helped the woman take off her watch and put it on.

Lu Zheng blinked. He suddenly felt that something was off.

Then, they stood up and took their leave. Gu Pingzhong walked the two of them to the door. Lu Zheng saw the woman holding the old man's arm. The two of them lowered their heads and whispered to each other as they walked away as if no one else was around.

Lu Zheng's sharp eyes caught the woman kissing the old man on the lips.

Lu Zheng: (°A° ')