Chapter 57: Li, You Are an Honest Person

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Chapter 57: Li, You Are an Honest Person

"Brother Yi, what do you think the boss looked like when he found out the true price of this piece of jade?"

On the way, Wei Sanpao couldn't help but ask.

Li Yi smiled when he heard Wei Sanpao's words. This kid has a bit of a mischievous side!

"Third brother, if you're not doing anything, come and help me carry this. It's really heavy!"

When Wei Sanpao heard this, he scratched his head and smiled, then stepped forward to take the box from Li Yi's hand.

"Brother Yi, do you think this jade is really worth tens of thousands of dollars?"

"Haha, of course, it's worth at least hundreds of thousands!"

"Hundreds of thousands? No way. If we directly tell foreigners that this jade is worth hundreds of thousands, will they believe it?"

Li Yi anticipated this question and responded with a smile, "Of course, they won't be fools. If we tell them directly, 'Pay us hundreds of thousands, and we'll give you this jade,' they definitely won't pay for it!"

"So what's the plan now?"

"I'm going to take it to Qishi Pavilion!"

Qishi Pavilion?

Wei Sanpao had heard that name from many stall owners in Dongyuan Market. It was clear that Qishi Pavilion was very famous in Guangshen City.

"Brother Yi, why are you going to Qishi Pavilion? Everything they have there is expensive!"

Then Wei Sanpao continued, "Brother Yi, you're not planning to take those two foreigners there, are you? If they fall in love with any of the stones in the Qishi Pavilion, wouldn't that ruin our plan?"

Li Yi patted Wei Sanpao on the shoulder and smiled. "You don't need to worry about that. I'll handle it my way."

Why go to Qishi Pavilion?

Of course, it was to convince these two foreigners even more!

Once the appraiser from Qishi Pavilion gives an appraisal report, will they still have any doubts?

As for the stones in the Qishi Pavilion, compared to this jade, they're nothing!

When Li Yi and Wei Sanpao arrived at the hotel lobby, the sun was setting.

As soon as they entered, they saw Henry and Jason talking at a round table near the window.

When they saw Li Yi and Wei Sanpao, Henry immediately walked over.

"Li! My friend, you're back so soon!"

Li Yi was a bit surprised. After all, it had only been an hour and a half since they separated. Logically, the two foreigners should still be wandering around the market.

"You came back so quickly. Why is that?"

"Li, without you translating, we feel like monkeys in a circus! Everyone wants to lie to us, asking for thousands of dollars at a time. It's a disaster!"

Li Yi smiled but didn't say anything. The antique market is like that. People who don't know the business are like fat sheep, and everyone wants a piece of them.

At that moment, Henry noticed the box in Li Yi's hand and immediately asked, "Li, what's in that box? It looks quite heavy."

Li Yi smiled and responded, "The box contains exactly what you're looking for."

"Really? It's so big. Can I take a look?"

"Of course, but this thing is really expensive. There are a lot of people in the lobby, so let's go upstairs to check it out."

Henry immediately nodded and followed Li Yi and Wei Sanpao upstairs to Li Yi's room.

Once inside, Wei Sanpao placed the box on the ground.

Li Yi pointed to the box and said seriously, "Henry, what I'm about to show you is the most valuable item in the entire antique market! If you give it as a birthday gift, I guarantee your grandfather will be impressed!"

When Henry heard this, his eyebrows shot up. He was very curious about what could possibly be inside the box to deserve such praise.

"Li, now I'm even more curious. What could it be that makes you so confident? But I've already promised you, if the item is no good, I won't buy it!"

With that, Henry squatted down next to the box and slowly began to open it.

Jason leaned in from the side, equally curious.

Li Yi smiled and said, "Business is based on mutual agreement. If you don't want it, no one can force you!"

Henry nodded and continued with the unboxing.

The moment he saw the jade inside, he gasped.

"Oh my God! Is this real? Is there really such a thing in the world? This is incredible!"

Immediately after, he exclaimed in his usual tone, "Li, your country is really magical!"

The jade inside the box was not only half a cubic meter in size but also carved into a landscape scene. It depicted pavilions, corridors, and winding paths. The delicate craftsmanship and intricate carvings stunned both Henry and Jason, who couldn't find words to express their amazement.

"This... Henry... am I seeing this correctly? Even if this jade was just a simple stone, it would still be astonishing!"

Henry nodded in agreement. Then, standing up, he looked at Li Yi with increasing excitement in his eyes. "My friend, you have to sell me this piece, no matter the price!"

"Are you sure you want to buy it?"

"Yes, this jade is so important to me! I must give it to my grandfather as a birthday gift!"

Li Yi smiled, but didn't rush to make an offer. Instead, he said:

"Henry, I know we have a good relationship, but this is a financial transaction, after all. So, I've decided to take this jade to be appraised!"

"Appraised?"

Henry looked at Li Yi in surprise. Normally, the buyer wouldn't request this!

Li Yi noticed Henry's surprise and explained, "Henry, after all, you're not an expert in this field, and you plan to give it as a gift. So, I think it's necessary to have a professional appraisal. First, it ensures that the treasure is authentic, and second, it gives both of us a fair price."

Hearing Li Yi's reasoning, Henry and Jason exchanged glances, clearly surprised by this decision.

In truth, when Henry first saw the jade, he had already accepted the idea of paying whatever Li Yi asked. After all, he liked it so much. As long as the price wasn't too high, he was ready to buy.

People who had dealt with Henry before always expected to make a profit off him, so he was used to it.

But someone like Li Yi, who considered both sides of the deal, was rare.

Henry suddenly had an idea: the man before him had a broader perspective than he had imagined, and his future prospects would be bright.

"Li, you're an honest person and a great businessman. Let's proceed with your plan!"

"How do we choose the appraisal agency? My suggestion is to go to the most reputable place, Qishi Pavilion, to find an expert appraiser. You can consult your embassy's staff about the reputation of this company. I'm sure they can give you professional advice!"

After thinking for a moment, Henry said, "Alright, I'll call the embassy right now."

With that, Henry quickly left Li Yi's room.

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