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Perhaps others need specialized tools or decades of experience to discern the authenticity of antiques.
But he has the ability to see through them, allowing him to directly identify the real from the fake.
They arrived at a luxurious community, filled with standalone villas.
In such a place, each villa is worth at least a hundred million; only those with wealth and connections are qualified to live here.
In the past, Lin Fan could only admire this community from outside its gates, too intimidated to enter, as the security would stop him.
When the Maybach approached the entrance, the security guard respectfully allowed Zhang Daolin to pass.
As they drove through the community, Lin Fan gazed out of the car window at the magnificent villas, his heart filled with longing.
These villas had once seemed unattainable to him; he would have needed to work tirelessly for several lifetimes just to afford one.
But now, everything felt different. Tonight at the Antique Fair, if he could find a few valuable antiques, he might just have a chance to buy a villa.
“Uncle Zhang, how much does each villa cost?”
Lin Fan pulled his gaze away and asked about the value of these villas.
Zhang Daolin glanced at the villas outside and casually replied, "These villas are generally unaffordable for ordinary people, starting at around 200 million. The better ones can go for 1 billion!"
"Wow..."
Hearing Zhang Daolin say this, Lin Fan gasped in shock. The value of these villas was far more exaggerated than he had imagined.
He thought he could buy one for 100 million, but it turned out to start at 200 million, with an average price of five to six hundred million!
Ordinary people work hard their entire lives and probably couldn't even afford a bathroom here. This area is concentrated with wealthy individuals in the capital.
Typically, only those with money and power can live here.
Under normal circumstances, outsiders cannot enter. The security at the entrance is strict; if you’re not a familiar face, it’s nearly impossible for outside vehicles to get in!
"I have a villa here that's empty. If you want to stay, I can give you the key," Zhang Daolin suddenly said.
Lin Fan looked at Zhang Daolin in shock and shook his head. "Thank you, Uncle Zhang, but I have a place to stay right now."
Lin Fan had tried his best to guess Zhang Daolin's identity, but he was taken aback when Zhang Daolin revealed that he owned a villa in this place.
"Lin Fan, you're still young. I believe you will have your own villa one day. Work hard tonight!" Zhang Daolin suddenly said to Lin Fan.
Deep down, Lin Fan felt a bit confused. He couldn't understand why Zhang Daolin had invited him to this Private Trading Event; after all, they had only met once before.
"Uncle Zhang, why do you value me so much?" Lin Fan asked, voicing his curiosity. He sensed that Zhang Daolin seemed intent on promoting him and wanted to take him under his wing.
Hearing this, Zhang Daolin smiled and glanced at Lin Fan.
"You are not an ordinary person!"
After purchasing the Azure Jade Double Crane Pendant from Lin Fan, Zhang Daolin consulted several experts. However, none could determine its authenticity. Eventually, he found some authoritative experts who confirmed that the jade was indeed genuine.
The descriptions those experts provided matched exactly what Lin Fan had said, leading Zhang Daolin to realize that Lin Fan was extraordinary.
This young man held a secret; his ability to discern the authenticity of the Azure Jade Double Crane Pendant indicated that his knowledge was profound.
Thus, this was also the reason why he brought Lin Fan here tonight—he wanted to test whether Lin Fan truly possessed such keen insight.
If Lin Fan could truly distinguish the authenticity of antiques at the Antique Fair, then he had certainly found a valuable friend in Zhang Daolin.
In their line of work, knowing a few discerning individuals only brought benefits, never drawbacks.
"I'm just an ordinary person," Lin Fan said.
"Whether you're ordinary or not will soon be revealed. If you spot any genuine items at the Antique Fair that you like, let me know. We can split the cost fifty-fifty!"
Zhang Daolin began to explain the purpose of their trip to Lin Fan. Tonight's Antique Fair featured antiques that could only be purchased with real money, and many of them were priced quite high—beyond the reach of most people.
Zhang Daolin had also done his homework on Lin Fan and knew that he lived in a rented room in a nearby community, sharing it with others. He usually made ends meet by running food deliveries and setting up street stalls; he was not a wealthy person.
While he believed Lin Fan had an eye for valuable items, he also thought that whatever antiques Lin Fan fancied might be out of his financial reach.
Zhang Daolin saw this as an opportunity. As long as Lin Fan identified something worthwhile, he could cover the cost, and they would split any profits evenly.
Upon understanding Zhang Daolin's intentions, Lin Fan nodded without hesitation; this was precisely his pain point.
He currently has over two million, which means he really can't afford to buy those valuable antiques if he finds something he likes.
If Zhang Daolin is willing to spend the money to buy them, splitting the profits fifty-fifty wouldn't be a loss for him.
"Then let's have a pleasant cooperation!"
Seeing Lin Fan agree, Zhang Daolin was very pleased; this was his goal for the night.
The two quickly arrived in front of a luxurious villa.
According to Zhang Daolin, this villa is worth at least one billion, indicating that its owner holds an extraordinary status and is also the host of tonight's Antique Fair.
Two bodyguards stood at the entrance of the villa, responsible for checking the arriving members. After Zhang Daolin presented his membership card and the bodyguards verified its authenticity, they opened the iron gate and let them in.
Once inside the Maybach, they arrived at the front of the villa.
In front of the villa was already lined with luxury cars, each worth at least one million, with some even valued in the tens of millions.
The Maybach parked among these luxury vehicles, and then the two men got out and walked towards the villa ahead.
A row of bodyguards stood at the entrance of the villa. When they saw the two approaching, one of the bodyguards stepped forward to lead them into the villa's hall.
The villa was extremely luxurious; even the carpet in the entrance hall was worth hundreds of thousands.
Lin Fan felt a shock inside; indeed, the world of the wealthy was beyond the comprehension of the poor. Just a single carpet on the floor was worth hundreds of thousands.
Inside the hall, dozens of people were already standing. Most of them were middle-aged or elderly, dressed in very expensive attire, clearly not ordinary individuals.
Many even exuded an air of authority, as if they were people in high positions.
After entering, some people took the initiative to greet Zhang Daolin, but they completely ignored Lin Fan, who stood beside him. They instinctively assumed Lin Fan was just a junior or perhaps a driver for Zhang Daolin.
Not many paid extra attention to Lin Fan, and he felt a slight sense of disappointment. At such a high-end gathering, he could feel the gap in status even more acutely.
"This is my friend, Lin Fan!" Zhang Daolin took the initiative to introduce Lin Fan to others.
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