Novel Toon
Chapter 408
Chapter 408 - A Broken Jar
The boss of Treasure Pavilion trembled, as the look in Loong Chen's eyes left a lingering fear in his heart.
“What do you want? Assaulting someone is illegal. This is a legitimate transaction, protected by the law.”
“Why are you scared? I never said I was going to hit you. Actually, I think it's fair to buy this painting for a million.”
Loong Chen looked at the boss of Treasure Pavilion and sneered internally. He could tell that this man bullied the weak but feared the strong.
However, he still put on a smile and spoke.
“Pardon?”
The boss of Treasure Pavilion was stunned by Loong Chen's words, clearly not expecting such a response.
Even the old man was taken aback. Didn't this young man say he would help him? Why was he siding with that unscrupulous boss instead?
“Young man, you have good taste. I told you I'm a fair-minded businessman.”
Initially surprised, the boss of Treasure Pavilion quickly caught on.
Although he didn't understand why Loong Chen suddenly made that statement, it was clear that it worked in his favor.
The onlookers shook their heads at the scene.
They had thought this young man would help the old man, but instead, he seemed to be helping the boss.
“Since you're a fair-minded businessman, how about giving us another small item? After all, we've already spent a million dollars.”
Loong Chen continued smiling as he spoke, then pointed at a rusty copper jar on the shelf.
“This one?”
The boss of Treasure Pavilion's eyes lit up when he saw Loong Chen pointing at the rusty jar.
He had received this item as a bonus when he first bought it and had left it there ever since.
He never expected Loong Chen to be interested in this piece.
The boss of Treasure Pavilion couldn't help but wonder if Loong Chen was trying to curry favor to avoid any revenge.
“That's right. This one. Is the boss willing to gift it to me?”
Loong Chen smiled and nodded.
“Of course. I'm a businessman with a conscience. I'll gladly give you this jar.”
The boss of Treasure Pavilion casually took the bronze jar from the shelf and handed it to Loong Chen.
Loong Chen accepted it and slightly opened his mouth, taking a deep breath.
The Yin Qi emitted by the bronze jar was directly absorbed by him.
Indeed, this seemingly ordinary rusty copper jar was an antique, and judging by the Yin Qi it emitted, it must have been ancient.
“Young man, why would you want a broken jar?”
The old man frowned and looked at Loong Chen with suspicion.
If it weren't for Loong Chen saving him, he would have thought Loong Chen was in cahoots with the boss, playing a trick on him.
“Hey, old man, don't be mad. This isn't just any broken jar.”
Loong Chen, fearing the old man’s anger, quickly reassured him.
“What could be special about an ordinary rusty bronze jar?”
The old man was stunned. He had been studying antiques for over ten years, and no matter how he examined it, this rusty bronze jar appeared to be just a worthless piece.
Loong Chen smiled mysteriously and was about to explain.
At that moment, a man about the same age as the old man suddenly stepped out from the crowd that had gathered to watch.
“Young man, may I take a look at that copper jar?”
The man focused intently on the rusty copper jar in Loong Chen's hand as he spoke.
Loong Chen glanced at the man but didn't recognize him.
However, the surrounding crowd reacted with shock when they saw this man.
This included both the boss of Treasure Pavilion and the old man beside Loong Chen.
“Professor Chen, it's Professor Chen!”
Someone exclaimed.
“Who is Professor Chen?”
Loong Chen asked the old man beside him.
“You don't know? He’s the most renowned appraiser in Jiangnan’s antique world. He’s been in the business for decades and has never made a mistake.”
The old man looked at Loong Chen with a mix of surprise and disbelief, clearly not expecting that Loong Chen wouldn't know who Professor Chen was.