Invincible Urban Evil Doctor

Chapter 482: Chapter 510: Integrity

"Two thousand, not a penny less!" The antique shop owner said after his facial expression changed several times.

Shangguan Hong and the others were dumbfounded at this moment, what the heck is going on!

According to their understanding, the antique shop owner should be angrily kicking people out by now.

No one expected him to actually ask for two thousand bucks with such determination.

It felt as if they just looked like fools, completely lost and deceived.

The antique shop owner ignored the expressions of Shangguan Hong and the others, in his business, the first rule is to be thick-skinned, the second is also to be thick-skinned, and the third is still to be thick-skinned.

This way, one can make money!

As for Lin Xi, he was very wary now, believing that this person must be a master or an expert in antiques.

If not, how else would he know the cost price of this bowl?

Precisely what Lin Xi just said, one thousand bucks, that’s what it cost him to have someone in Jingdezhen make it.

If it was a coincidence, then how did he know the hidden date inside? This was something that wasn’t exposed, hard to discover even under light, unless you are an expert.

As for someone else telling this kid, that’s even more unlikely because the person who made this for him was his brother-in-law.

And another thing, from the very beginning, this young man didn’t seem to care too much, even showing disdain at moments.

"Damn, actually met a master, otherwise, today I would have made a big profit!" The antique shop owner sighed inwardly but maintained a normal mindset as in this business, he’s seen it all.

If Lin Xi knew he thought this way, he would definitely laugh. He just knew it was fake, as for the price, he was just saying random numbers.

"Two thousand bucks is still a bit expensive, but since you’re insistent, there’s no choice!" Lin Xi said regretfully and then suddenly remembered something, "But since Xiaohong likes it so much, we have to buy it!"

"..." Shangguan Hong really wanted to swear at this moment.

Since they all knew it was fake, why buy it, aren’t two thousand bucks real money, this foolish brother-in-law!

How did my sister like someone like him?

Also, stop calling me Xiaohong, I might actually get angry!!!

"So, will you pay by card?" The antique shop owner said with a grin.

This made the three people on the side unable to resist cursing: Boss, where’s your integrity?

You just said even if it’s fake, it’s worth fifty thousand!

If it wasn’t for this little brother knowing the trade, they would all look like fools.

"Wait a moment." Lin Xi walked aside, went to the pile of miscellaneous items in the shop, and took out four items, including the Jade Pendant and a porcelain cup.

Then he looked at the antique shop owner and said, "These four little things, just throw them in with the deal!"

"After all, I’m too lazy to haggle with you!"

At this point, the antique shop owner was a bit confused, he always sold these miscellaneous items on the floor for a hundred bucks a piece to others.

He had thoroughly examined all the items, not only were they in poor condition, but the dirt on them was hard to remove, in other words, they were hardly worth a few bucks.

Could he have found something that even I missed, after all, he’s supposed to be an expert among experts.

After a little hesitation, the antique shop owner said, "I’ll only give you two, after all, I sell these for a hundred bucks each!"

"Alright." Lin Xi immediately put down the Jade Pendant and the porcelain cup, his face showing a bit of pain, but a hint of excitement could be seen.

But the changes on Lin Xi’s face didn’t go unnoticed by the antique shop owner, who immediately stepped forward and snatched two items from Lin Xi’s hand.

He also tossed the Jade Pendant and porcelain cup back into Lin Xi’s hand, saying smugly, "I meant these two, don’t get it wrong."

"Otherwise, you don’t have to buy it!"

"..." Lin Xi looked dumbfounded for a moment, then pointed at the antique shop owner and sighed deeply,

"Alright, I guess I didn’t make myself clear initially!"

Saying this, he looked at the antiques the shop owner had snatched from his hand,

"Here’s the deal, I’ll give you a thousand bucks each for those two in your hand, how about it?"

The antique shop owner shook his head immediately upon hearing this, convinced that these two little items were definitely not simple.

So, selling them would be foolish, besides, he wasn’t short on money.

Moreover, since they’ve caught the eye of a master, how could they be ordinary? Impossible!!!

Seeing him like this, Lin Xi sighed again, holding the Jade Pendant and porcelain bowl in his hand, said to Shangguan Hong,

"Xiaohong, pay up!"

"..." Shangguan Hong, with a dark face, couldn’t help but say angrily, "It’s just two thousand bucks, pay it yourself!"

"You’re not paying?" Lin Xi looked at him, "Then I’m not giving you the Xin Qiji’s bowl!"

"..."

Whenever Xin Qiji was mentioned, Shangguan Hong got annoyed, didn’t expect to be fooled by this shameless shop owner into nearly losing a hundred thousand.

If he gave the bowl to his grandfather tonight, with his grandfather’s keen eye, he would probably see through it at a glance, then it would be utterly embarrassing.

If his sister found out he spent so much money on a fake, she might beat him until he can’t even shit!

Remembering this, he couldn’t help but glare fiercely at the antique shop owner, but ultimately handed over the Black Gold Card.

After paying, the two of them left the shop with the bowl, and the other three, also disillusioned, walked out.

Among them, the woman secretly made a phone call, watching the backs of Lin Xi and Shangguan Hong.

Meanwhile, the antique shop owner picked up a magnifying glass, examining the two small items in his hand for a long time, unable to find anything special.

In his heart, he secretly thought, perhaps his skills weren’t enough, looks like it’s time to ask Elder Shi for an appraisal later.

Elder Shi was one of the top appraisal experts on Antique Street, with a stellar reputation.

Although each appraisal cost thousands, at least he could identify any special attributes these two small items might have!

Lin Xi and an indignant Shangguan Hong walked into a drink shop, and he asked,

"Want a milk tea?"

"No!!!" Shangguan Hong refused.

"Alright, I’ll take you outside and get you a ride." Lin Xi thought for a moment and continued, "It’s your grandfather’s birthday, and you’re out here alone, they’re going to worry!"

"None of your concern!!!" Clearly, Shangguan Hong didn’t want to talk to Lin Xi and intended to continue visiting other antique shops.

After all, he only had a broken bowl now, how could he give it as a gift, even claiming it as Xin Qiji’s would get him laughed at!

This stupid brother-in-law!

Watching him turn to leave, Lin Xi grabbed his arm, pointed at the bowl on his hand, which was larger than his head, and smiled, "Why are you still holding it, give it to me."

"..." Shangguan Hong didn’t understand his intentions but handed it over anyway.

To be honest, the bowl weighed at least two or three pounds, still heavy for him.

In this short moment, a slight sweat had appeared on his forehead!

"Xiaohong, you’re looking a bit frail, could it be kidney deficiency?" Lin Xi took the bowl, noticing his forehead, couldn’t help but comment.

Damn, it’s Shangguan Hong, not Xiaohong!!

And what’s with this kidney deficiency, I haven’t even fully developed yet, okay, I’m just young, what’s wrong with sweating a little?

At this moment, Shangguan Hong could no longer hold back. Just as he was about to explode and curse, he froze.

Because with a "bang," the giant bowl he bought for two thousand bucks was thrown to the ground by Lin Xi without a word.

PS: This Chapter is significantly longer than the previous ones, equivalent to two Chapters. Of course, if there’s time tonight, I’ll write another one, if not, I’ll make up for it over the weekend!