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Ma Fulong descended from the upper floors and returned to the lobby, exchanging some opinions with the appraiser before approaching Chen Zao and Jindeli.
"How is it, Dragon Lord? This Stone Carving is quite interesting, isn't it?" Jindeli asked eagerly.
"It's not just interesting; it's very intriguing! Brothers, let's move to my office and chat a bit more."
Not wanting to discuss too much in the lobby, Ma Fulong invited Chen Zao and Jindeli into his antique-style Chinese office.
A tall beauty dressed in a modified qipao with a blue-and-white porcelain pattern served them high-quality Bi Luo Chun tea as they chatted while drinking.
The woman, named Zhao, stood at about 1.7 meters tall with an adorable bun hairstyle. Her pair of long, fair legs swayed in front of Jindeli, nearly causing his younger brother to become distracted.
It was no wonder Jindeli was excited; when this beauty bent down to pour tea, her well-toned backside was prominently displayed, making it hard for her short qipao skirt to conceal her curves. Even the seam of her backside was almost visible, stirring a subtle impulse in any man who saw her.
Jindeli was so captivated by Zhao's long legs and shapely figure that his gaze kept drifting towards her legs, resembling a country bumpkin who had never seen such sights before. None of this escaped Ma Fulong's keen eye.
Chen Zao also stole a few glances at Zhao's long legs but quickly refocused on discussing business with Ma Fulong.
From the very beginning, Ma Fulong had identified Chen Zao as the leader, so his conversation primarily targeted Chen Zao without wasting much time on Jindeli.
"Chen, right? Your brother Jin knows that I, Ma Fulong, never inquire about the origins of my acquisitions. However, this Stone Carving you brought me is somewhat special. I don't know if you're familiar with Pang Zong, the Big Crab who runs the Northern Cuisine House in your Gubei Town."
Chen Zao nodded. "I know him. There's hardly anyone in Gubei who doesn't know Big Crab."
"Then do you know that there is a Stone Carving in Pang Zong's Northern Cuisine House that looks very similar to your Stone Carving?"
Jindeli interjected quickly: "Dragon Lord, rest assured, this Stone Carving is not the one from Big Crab; we didn't steal his."
"I know, I just called Big Crab to confirm, and this piece is not his."
Hearing Ma Fulong say this, Jindeli let out a sigh of relief.
Chen Zao curiously replied, "Dragon Lord, how do you know that Big Crab has a similar Stone Carving? Have you been to Northern Cuisine House?"
"Of course I've been there. The Stone Carving that Big Crab has was bought from me, and the colorful crystal cover on that Stone Carving was a gift from me," Ma Fulong said with a smile while sipping tea.
"I see. It seems you have a good relationship with Big Crab?"
Ma Fulong could tell that Chen Zao didn't seem to have a favorable view of Big Crab; there was likely some conflict between them.
He replied, "It's not exactly good; it's more of a business relationship."
Chen Zao took a sip of tea and asked again, "Dragon Lord, since the Stone Carving from Big Crab came from you, you must know its value, right?"
"For this kind of Stone Carving craft, you look at the specifications first, then the material, and finally the appearance. The appearance specifications of your Stone Carving are quite outstanding. As for the material, it looks very much like High Mountain Dove Eye Sandstone. If I remember correctly, the texture is very similar to Big Crab's piece. Regarding the appearance, although there are some flaws, they don't overshadow its beauty. The shape of this Stone Carving and Big Crab's piece are practically carved from the same mold."
Just as Jindeli was secretly pleased to hear this, Ma Fulong suddenly changed the subject: "It's precisely because these two Stone Carvings are so similar that I must be extra cautious to prevent counterfeits. If you want me to buy or sell this Stone Carving, I need to have someone examine it closely to confirm it's genuine and not a fake before we can proceed with this transaction."
"I understand. We'll leave this Stone Carving with you for now; feel free to inspect it. If it's fake, we'll just give it to you."
Chen Zao was completely unafraid that Ma Fulong would find out it was counterfeit; if Ma Fulong dared to cheat him, he would dare to shut down Ma Fulong's store.
"Alright, Chen, you're quite straightforward. Since you've brought it up, I'll ask one more question. You can choose to answer or not; I won't force you."
"Go ahead and ask."
Chen Zao had a rough idea of what Ma Fulong was going to ask.
"Where did you get this Stone Carving? Just give me some context so I can help you sell it."
Jindeli felt a tightness in his chest at the question; he was afraid that the Stone Carving would reveal the secret of the treasures hidden in Old Mountain. He frowned and shot a glance at Chen Zao.
Chen Zao remained calm, sipping his tea, his tiger-like eyes fixed on Ma Fulong's single eye. He replied sincerely, "We found it. We don't know where it came from."
Ma Fulong smiled helplessly. "Well, let's pretend I didn't ask. How about this: you leave the Stone Carving with me tonight. I'll have someone check it thoroughly, and if everything is fine, we can continue our discussion tomorrow morning?"
"Sure, we'll come back tomorrow morning."
Chen Zao stood up, pretending to leave.
However, Jindeli stubbornly stayed seated, worried that their Stone Carving would be taken away by Ma Fulong.
"What are you waiting for? Let's go."
Chen Zao grabbed Jindeli's hefty shoulder.
Jindeli leaned closer to Chen Zao, covering his mouth as he whispered, "Brother Zao, shouldn't we ask Dragon Lord for a receipt?"
"No need for that. I trust Dragon Lord's character!"
Chen Zao turned to Ma Fulong: "Dragon Lord, please take care of this Stone Carving. As soon as you have any news tomorrow morning, just give us a call."
"Alright, I appreciate straightforward people. Wait for my call tomorrow morning."
Ma Fulong did not send the two off; it was that girl in the cheongsam, Zhao, who sent Chen Zao and Jindeli away.
After watching the two get into the divine vehicle, Wuling Hongguang, and drive off, Zhao let out a long sigh, fanning her delicate nose as she took several deep breaths of fresh air at the store entrance.
Just now, she had almost been overwhelmed by the foul smell coming from Chen Zao. She had never encountered someone as stinky as him!
How many years has this guy gone without a shower? What a peculiar person!
This left a deep impression on Zhao regarding Chen Zao.
Inside the divine vehicle.
Jindeli drove while expressing his concerns, "Brother Zao, do you think this Dragon Lord might be trying to scam us? We came to trade Raccoon Cat Swaps the Crown Prince, and he might have swapped our Stone Carving for a fake."
"How could he possibly fake something this large? Let's just wait and see; we'll have results by tomorrow morning."
Though he said this, Chen Zao was also somewhat worried that Ma Fulong might pull a fast one on them.
After all, with today's technology, as mentioned online, mature 3D printing technology can replicate very large artworks.
If Ma Fulong really tried to pull off a Raccoon Cat Swaps the Crown Prince on them, then there would be trouble. Chen Zao would definitely go to war with Ma Fulong; he would make sure Ma Fulong understood just how serious the consequences of provoking him could be!
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