Chapter 90: Human Life is More Valuable
In later generations, Hong Kong's traditional high-end residential areas mainly include Tai Ping Shan, Mid-Levels, Repulse Bay and Clear Water Bay, but in the 87 era, it was still mainly on Tai Ping Shan.
Tai Ping Shan in Hong Kong is not only the highest peak on Hong Kong Island but also a representative of the pinnacle of Hong Kong's image.
Standing here, the magnificent view of Hong Kong can be seen at a glance. Therefore, some officials and tycoons in Hong Kong are eager to come here, and the Governor's Mansion is also located here.
Tai Ping Shan was originally known as Hard Head Hill, and was also called Heung Lau Fung in ancient times. It is the highest place in Hong Kong, where there are low-rise apartments, detached villas and semi-detached houses everywhere.
In his previous life, Yang Ai's greatest dream was to have a luxurious villa on the top of Tai Ping Mountain in Hong Kong where the rich gather, and also to own a luxurious house car. However, due to lack of money in his previous life, he did not fulfill such wishes, but now he has the ability to make it happen.
Yang Shao, we can go now. Chen Nan said as he walked out.
Alright then
Originally intended to buy a car, but unexpectedly, the taxi driver said that someone had found treasure on Antique Street and made tens of millions. As a result, Yang Aiqian gave up buying a house and a car first, and went to Antique Street to see if he could find any treasures.
Antique Street is a place where antiques are sold, but whether they are genuine or fake depends on your discerning eye, and no one can guarantee that everything is authentic.
This is a very famous antique street in Hong Kong, with many shops selling antiques. Many people come here to dig for bargains, hoping to find good things and get rich. When they arrived at the antique street, the driver began to talk non-stop to Yang Ai.
Alright, no need to say any more, let's go take a look. Yang Aiqian raised her hand to interrupt the driver's lengthy speech.
"Alright, sir." The driver got out of the car and opened the door for Yang Ai.
Here is your tip, go ahead. Yang Aiqian took out 1,000 yuan from her body and handed it to the driver.
Sir, you're not familiar with this place, why don't I be your tour guide? The driver said with a smile after taking the money.
So be it, let's go then. Yang Aiqian thought for a moment before agreeing.
"Alright, sir, I'm Liu Chun, you can call me Chunzi." The driver said with a self-introduction.
"Chunzi, no need for nonsense, take me there." Chen Nang said loudly.
Liu Chun didn't get angry and instead smiled as he led the way forward, introducing the elegant stories of Antique Street while walking.
After visiting over a dozen shops, Yang Aiqian found that the layout of this place was similar to that of the antique street in the deep sea, also with a classical style. Liu Chun led them into one of the shops, which was also very large, and everywhere were filled with ceramics and bronze items, these items looked extremely old, like cultural relics.
A few guests. Come and take a look. The things we have here are very complete, from the Western Han to the Ming and Qing dynasties, all antiques are available. You can buy them back for collection, absolutely valuable.
That boss was a tall and fat man, always smiling on his face, when he smiled, the flesh on his face was squeezed together.
"It sounds just like real, as if everything here is true." Yang Aiqian smiled and said.
"This is really fake, who can guarantee it? Just like the authoritative experts in our country, they also cannot guarantee that everything they buy is real. If I had the ability to make all of them genuine, then we wouldn't sell these things anymore. We would go directly to the Forbidden City and become experts. The amount of money earned in one year would be more than what this small store can earn." The shop owner said with a smile.
Boss, you're right. The thrill of playing with antiques lies in the distinction between authenticity and forgery. Yang Ai's eyes remained still as she activated her Heaven's Eye technique, scanning the so-called antiques in the shop to see how many were genuine.
Wow, unbelievable! Are they all fake? After reading it, Yang Aifeng was stunned, he knew the probability of being fake was very high.
After all, in the antique industry, there are really few genuine items. Once you find a real one, the price is always very expensive. The probability of buying good stuff at a low price on Taobao is really too low.
Of course, with some experts excepted, and he is even more of an exception.
Let's go.
After knowing the result, Yang Ai suddenly lost interest and didn't see anything real anymore. Even if she continued to watch, it would be meaningless.
Liu Chun and Chen Nan did not object, after all Yang Ai was the boss.
Alas, you... The boss wanted to say something else, but Yang Ai and the others had already turned their heads and left.
After visiting several more shops, Yang Ai finally found that there were really too few valuable things.
Saw a few real ones, all of low value, he didn't spend money to buy them, those things have no collection value.
Boss, this sword is left by my ancestors. It's been many years, can you offer a bit more money? I really need it urgently.
When strolling to the sixteenth store, Yang Aifeng saw someone haggling with the shop owner over the price of an item, apparently unable to come to an agreement.
"Listen, kid, I think this sword of yours has some value, and 2,000 yuan is already a pretty good offer. But you're being outrageous, asking for 200,000 yuan! You say it's hard to even pull the sword out, and 2,000 yuan is already a high price. If I buy it from you, I'm not even sure I can sell it for that much." The shop owner said with a wave of his hand.
But this sword has indeed been passed down for many years, it's an antique. What does it matter to you whether he can pull it out or not? The young peddler said loudly.
That young man looks over twenty years old and is quite sunny, but I don't know what kind of trouble he's encountered that he needs money so much.
I don't care about that, go ask other places to see if they've ever had 2000. You want 200,000? Do you think I'm a philanthropist? 200,000 is not a small number for me either, if I had that kind of spare money, wouldn't it be better to just buy a car? The shop owner directly waved his hand.
I'm selling this sword out of helplessness, my mother needs surgery and it costs 200,000. But my family can't afford that much, so I had to take out this treasured family heirloom. Otherwise, I really wouldn't want to sell it. The young man explained.
Is your mother having surgery? Don't talk about whether it's true or not, even if it is, I shouldn't be taken advantage of. You can go find Li Jiacheng. You can also find many rich people. I don't have much money either, what's the use of telling me? If someone in their family gets sick and they all come to my place to sell something casually, can I still open this store?
The shop owner shook his head, and his words were also reasonable.
Alas! The young man let out a long sigh, put away his sword and was about to leave.
2,000 yuan is just a drop in the bucket for him and has no use at all. He also doesn't want to sell his family heirlooms because of this.
"Wait a minute, little brother, I'll take this." Just then, Yang Aifeng spoke up and stopped the man.
Sir, this sword can be sold for 2 million, do you really want it? The young man turned his head and looked at Yang Ai in surprise.
Yes, I believe what you say. Two hundred thousand is nothing to me. But I am very interested in your sword. The sword that can't be pulled out. It's really unique. Yang Aiqian was truly curious about one thing, and that was that his Tianyan Tong couldn't see through it, which could only explain one thing: this sword was not an ordinary object.
Really? The young man still didn't quite dare to believe it, and asked again.
"It's naturally true." Yang Aiyan smiled and replied.
Seeing that the other party was indeed not deceiving himself, a smile also appeared on the young man's face.
Young brother, do you want cash or a check? Yang Ai asked, holding up the sword and asking the young man.
Cheque then. I don't feel safe carrying cash either. said the young man rubbing his hands together.
Here is the translation:
"Ah, this is a check for 300,000. You take it and keep the extra 100,000 as my gift to your family to buy some nutritional supplements." Yang Aiqian smiled and handed over the check to the young man.
Thank you - That little guy almost cried, his heart was deeply moved.
Because the person in front of him believed his words, just because of this belief, he felt that this world was not as cold and indifferent as he had imagined.
There is still true love in this world.
The young man immediately took the money and left, because his mother was still waiting for this money.
Young man, how can you easily believe what he said? You were probably cheated this time. People can't be too kind. The society now is different from the previous one. Seeing that young fellow leave, the shop owner shook his head and said to Yang Ai.
"Boss, I trust my judgment. Besides, if the young man is telling the truth and he really needs money, I'll buy this sword to help him out. If it's a lie, then no big deal, I'm not short on cash. But between human life and 200,000 yuan, I think human life is more important. Money is just something external." Yang Aiqian replied with a smile, while also feeling extremely pleased in his heart. This time he had really struck gold.