Then I returned to the main entrance of Fumin Flower and Bird.
"How about it?"
When Chen Cheng saw me coming back, he immediately asked me with concern.
"The Public Security Bureau will take care of it."
After hearing what I said, Chen Cheng also breathed a sigh of relief.
Then we started our busy day.
On the one hand, I taught Lu Yunchuan and Liu Jiahao a lot of things - they do have some talents, and I have been able to let them be independent leaders and buy some cheap but reliable goods.
On the other hand, Uncle Seven sent many "experts" to these friends of mine.
Although these appraisal experts sometimes make mistakes, most of the time, they are quite accurate.
Therefore, I have been able to break away from front-line operations.
It's just my personal hobby that keeps me sitting at the entrance of the hall surrounded by flowers and birds.
During this period, Chen Cheng also recruited and taught many people. She can actually be a half-hand shopkeeper. She is only here because she is with me.
"Brother Shen, I have some food here that I am not sure about, can you come over?"
This is Liu Jiahao's voice.
In addition to selling antiques and other goods, the two restaurants in the central shopping mall also serve as "pawn shops".
It is also a "test" for Lu Yunchuan and Liu Jiahao.
What they gain is not theoretical knowledge, but a large amount of practical experience.
It is said that practice makes perfect. Some things are useless if you know them. Muscle memory can only be formed after a lot of identification and training.
In this way, antique appraisal is actually a lot like mathematics.
If it takes half a day to calculate a simple one plus one, then there is no need to talk about complicated formulas.
These can only be kept in mind after extensive training.
"I'll be right away."
I hung up the phone and took Chen Cheng by car to the central shopping mall.
This is my "daily" now.
Not long after, I arrived at the central shopping mall where people were coming and going.
Go straight across the overpass and arrive at the store with the words "Extraordinary Antiques" on the second floor door.
"Brother Shen! You are finally here."
Liu Jiahao said and invited Chen Cheng and I in.
"This jade pendant can be confirmed to be authentic, but the specific value..."
"I said, this is what my grandfather left for me, at least a hundred years ago!"
While he was still explaining to me, the customer who came to pawn immediately interrupted.
"Don't worry, let me take a look."
When I said this, my eyes quickly glanced at this guest.
He looked impatient and seemed to be short of money.
Then I picked up the jade pendant and looked at it carefully.
This is indeed ancient jade, but I feel a little weird.
It’s not the quality of the jade pendant, but the “subject matter”.
There are actually many things carved on this small jade pendant.
If it is a modern miniature carving, it can indeed be done easily, but the scratches on it are almost covered with pulp, indicating that this customer often plays with it.
"How much money do you need and what do you need it for?"
I didn't say value directly.
"You don't care, how much is this thing worth?"
"I'm short of money and in a hurry!"
The guest still looked impatient.
"I know you are in a hurry and need money."
"But if you don't say it now, you may have to explain the situation to the people at the Cultural Relics Management Office later."
I slowly said with a smile, "Liu Jiahao, watch the door."
We conducted the identification in a small room. Although the door was closed, it was easy for him to escape.
"You...what are you doing?"
"I don't want to do this business anymore, I don't deserve the things!"
As the guest said this, he immediately stood up and tried to escape before Liu Jiahao could see the door.
"I don't have to do business, but I need to know where you got this thing from."
"Otherwise, you can only explain the origin of this thing to the people at the Cultural Relics Management Office."
I spoke slowly and glanced at Chen Cheng, suggesting that he call, "You still have room for now."
Of course, I also know why Liu Jiahao is not sure.
This is indeed the real thing, coming from an ancient town in the north of Shanghai.
About six years ago, a large number of ancient ruins were discovered there, and this jade pendant is from there.
However, these things are all cultural relics after identification and are prohibited from being resold or bought and sold.
If he could get rid of this thing here, he must have either been a smuggler or a tomb robber!
Seeing Chen Cheng taking out his cell phone to make a call, the guest just told the truth.
"I...I don't know where this came from."
"I'm just short of money..."
The guest lowered his head and said slowly, "Someone gave me this thing and said he pawned it here."
"Do you know the information about the person who gave you the stuff?"
I asked, "I can give you some money as a reward for helping solve the case."
"This...I don't know, it's too dark. I just finished gambling that day..."
"Casino? There are no casinos in Hezhou anymore. Where did you come from?"
Hearing these words, I immediately frowned.
After the gambling ban in Hezhou and the subsequent arrest of Liu Qingzhong, all casinos in Hezhou have been cleared by the Public Security Management Department!
"I...I'm from Huzhou."
The guest sighed and began to tell the truth, "I came out of the casino and owed about 150,000 yuan."
According to the guest's description, the person who gave him the jade pendant promised him that as long as he pawned something in my hall, he would give him 150,000 yuan. Of course, he could take the money after pawning the jade pendant.
Suddenly, I had a bad feeling.
Huzhou... I don’t remember having any enemies in Huzhou.
Even the cousin of the Han family would not be able to target me.
"Let's do this for now."
"I'll collect the things first, but you have to go to the Public Security Bureau with me."
I spoke thoughtfully.
"ah?"
"Why? I told you everything!"
The guest said anxiously, "You still want to arrest me?"
"Hezhou won't be able to control your gambling in Huzhou, but this jade pendant needs to be registered."
I slowly said, "Chen Cheng, you need someone to control him first. I have something to tell Liu Jiahao."
With that said, Chen Cheng called a few guys from outside to temporarily control him.
I took Liu Jiahao to his office.
"Brother Shen, what do you have to say?"
Liu Jiahao closed the door and immediately said, "Is it related to that person?"
"Well, you'd better be more careful these days."
I slowly said, "Tell Lu Yunchuan that if you are not sure, don't make a blind offer and never accept it."
"Brother Shen, you know that Brother Yunchuan and I will never accept things that are uncertain."
Liu Jiahao patted his chest and said.
Although I don’t know whether this is a separate incident or whether there will be follow-up, but... I must be careful.
There are so many places now, I can't possibly cover them all.
"It feels like it might be a cultural relic. If you can't contact me, don't accept it."
I reminded again, "I feel like something might be going on."
