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The young lady's piece of Bai Yu Gang Mao was smooth and delicate, exuding a subtle luster. The walls were adorned with inscriptions meant to ward off evil and plague. If I wasn't mistaken, this was undoubtedly an antique from the Ming Dynasty. However, I couldn't tell whether she intended to pawn it, sell it, or auction it.
"What’s the difference between these three options?" Yu Songyu asked candidly. She didn’t have much knowledge in this area but didn’t want to pretend otherwise.
Everyone has to start somewhere; with experience, one naturally learns the ropes.
As the name suggests, pawning means that if you need it back, you can redeem it later, although the redemption price will be higher than what you initially pawned it for. Selling means you directly sell the item to me, and we settle the payment right away—no regrets. As for auctioning, I would need to contact an auction house on your behalf. This process might incur some fees, but the final price could be higher than selling it directly to me. However, it requires some time to wait; you won't get cash immediately!
The owner explained patiently to Yu Songyu, showing no signs of displeasure or impatience.
"I want to sell it directly!" Yu Songyu thought. Getting cash in hand felt the most practical; she didn’t have the time to wait.
Since you insist on selling, let’s settle on a flat price: one million!
"How much?" Before Yu Songyu could respond, a female shop assistant gasped in surprise.
Realizing her outburst, the shop assistant quickly silenced herself. It wasn’t that she thought a million was too much; she simply couldn’t accept that a girl she had previously looked down upon could suddenly be worth so much. It felt like a slap in her face!
In truth, Yu Songyu was also quite shocked. Her grandmother had given her many antiques; if they were all sold, wouldn’t that mean a fortune?
The owner carefully observed Yu Songyu's expression, remaining calm and unperturbed, though he seemed somewhat hesitant.
"Young lady, our shop is the largest in the entire Antique Market. I can confidently say that no one on this street will offer you a higher price."
"Alright, one million it is!" Yu Songyu suppressed her inner joy and maintained a nonchalant demeanor.
Once she stepped out of the door, she knew she might not be able to sell at that price again.
Many shop owners on this street knew each other; if he merely made a call, others might hesitate to accept her items.
After all, a strong dragon cannot overpower a local snake; sometimes it's best to know when to walk away.
When her phone buzzed with a notification of money received, Yu Songyu left the antique shop in high spirits. She first went to purchase supplies needed for Supply and Marketing and then dragged Bai Jie out for a hot pot meal.
Bai Jie was in good spirits, having mostly returned to her former self, though a hint of sorrow lingered on her face.
"What's wrong? Are you troubled?"
Yu Songyu, feeling the heat from the spicy food, quickly gulped down a couple of sips of water.
"No, not at all!"
"We've known each other for so many years. If something's bothering you, I would definitely notice. Do you even consider me a friend? If you do, just say it outright. No need to hide!"
Xiao Yu, my grandmother passed away, and my grandfather has been diagnosed with late-stage Liver Cancer. He's still in the hospital! I've already taken on several jobs, but the money still isn't enough!
After saying this, Bai Jie completely broke down, burying her face in her arms on the table and crying out loud.
"What? In just a few months? How did everything change so drastically? Wasn't your grandmother always healthy? How could she suddenly be gone?"
Xiao Jie, I know you're really upset, but how did this happen? How could she just pass away?
Bai Jie cried for a while before managing to steady her emotions and lift her head.
It was my grandfather who was diagnosed with Liver Cancer first. My grandmother pushed him in a wheelchair to the hospital for an examination. On the way down the steps, she lost her balance and fell; there was no time to save her.
Yu Songyu sighed deeply, feeling a heaviness in her chest as she pulled out a tissue to help Bai Jie wipe away her tears.
It's true what they say: the thin rope is the first to break.
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