"Young Master Shen still doesn't understand, which means you know nothing, or at least very little, about the value of antiques from the Yuan and Ming dynasties."
Li Yang said with a smile, "But I believe most people here have heard of the auction price of the Yuan Dynasty Guiguzi Descending the Mountain blue and white porcelain vase, right?"
"Brother Li, I heard that in the early 2000s, this porcelain vase was auctioned for tens of millions," Fang Xiaoqing immediately said.
Li Yang nodded and said, "That's right. Compared to now, the price in the early 2000s naturally can't be compared. It's at least several times higher, easily several hundred million."
"And this Yuan and Ming dynasty porcelain I have is also blue and white porcelain, and it's from the imperial kiln. Furthermore, because it was produced during the transition from the Yuan to the early Ming dynasty, showing signs of change across two dynasties, its quantity is extremely rare, and its price is naturally even more expensive."
"Brother Li, if that's the case, your porcelain should be at least three to four hundred million. The two hundred million you mentioned earlier was you being modest and conservative?" Fang Xiaoqing immediately said with a smile, playing along with him.
Everyone's faces changed in shock, "So precious?"
"Is it true or false!"
"It really should be this expensive!" Suddenly, an exceptionally loud voice came over.
Everyone was stunned and turned to look. They saw a middle-aged man wearing a gray and white tunic shirt, thin in build, with a stern face. He looked like someone difficult to get along with, very serious.
"Master Yan?"
"Is it Master Yan Kun, the 'One-Character Stabilizing Treasure' who is mentioned alongside Xu Zhongding?"
"Don't talk nonsense. How can that despicable fellow Xu Zhongding be compared to Master Yan? He's a disgrace to Jiangcheng!"
"What happened?" Some people didn't know about Xu Zhongding's matter yet, otherwise, they would have recognized who Li Yang was.
"Master Yan, please."
"Mm."
Yan Kun nodded slightly to the people who made way for him. His face was unsmiling, and his gaze was solemn as he stared at the porcelain vase in Li Yang's hand. He slowly said, "Boss Li, I've heard of your reputation. To discover such a precious treasure in this antique street, you are indeed a master appraiser."
"I just don't know if you're willing to part with this treasure for me?"
"Master Yan wants it?" Li Yang asked with a smile.
He hadn't interacted with Yan Kun before, but seeing the calluses on his hands, he knew that he was exceptionally diligent in appraising treasures.
It was no wonder people rumored that this Master Yan could appraise any treasure just by weighing it with a finger.
Yan Kun nodded and said, "I do want it. Please name a reasonable price, Boss Li."
"Three hundred million, a fixed price." Li Yang said with a smile.
Are you crazy!
To dare to offer such a high price to Master Yan?
Many people present showed expressions of astonishment, especially the stall owner who had wanted to see Li Yang make a fool of himself. He sneered, thinking that Master Yan would never agree to such a price.
However, the next moment, everyone's expressions turned to astonishment.
Yan Kun hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "This price is very good. It's a deal, Boss Li."
"However, this amount is too large to be paid all at once. I hope you can give me half a month."
"Alright, but you need to pay a thirty percent deposit and sign an IOU," Li Yang said.
Yan Kun had no problem with this. Most people in the circle did business this way. However, it still depended on the person.
For people with reputations like theirs in the circle, they could get such treatment. For strangers, even if you were willing to sign an IOU, they might not agree.
If you took the goods and ran, refusing to pay the rest, it would be difficult to handle.
Seeing them complete the transaction on the spot, without any pretense, many people present showed envy.
"Young Master Shen, is this kid's item a real treasure?" a few lackeys whispered. "Should we leave quickly?"
"Why are you talking so much nonsense?" Young Master Shen glared at them angrily and was already slowly backing away.
He had been certain that the porcelain vase in Li Yang's hand was nothing special before, which was why he had said those words.
Now that it was confirmed, he naturally didn't dare to stay any longer, fearing that Li Yang would ask him to pay two hundred million.
But as soon as he took a step back, Li Yang turned his head and looked at him, smiling, "Young Master Shen, are you trying to escape?"
"I, I was just stretching my muscles, how is that escaping?" Young Master Shen's face changed, and he immediately froze in place.
Li Yang smiled, "Since you're not escaping, shouldn't you fulfill what you said earlier and give me two hundred million?"
"That's right, Young Master Shen. A man's word is his bond, and even four horses can't chase it back. Are you going to go back on your word and break your promise?" Fang Xiaoqing also immediately looked at him and said.
The people around also looked at Young Master Shen. Although they didn't speak, their eyes said enough.
Yan Kun said sternly, "Young Master Shen, your Shen family is one of the eight major families in Jiangcheng. As one of the direct young masters of the Shen family, such a lack of integrity would likely bring shame to the entire Shen family."
"I don't know what you're talking about. This young master never intended to go back on his word. Don't talk nonsense anymore."
Young Master Shen was furious, gritting his teeth and saying, "It's just a mere two hundred million. I, Shen Yunfeng, don't take this little money seriously."
"Then give it to me," Li Yang said with a smile.
Shen Yunfeng's face darkened, and he took out a gold card and threw it at him. "There are two hundred million in here. Call the bank if you don't believe me!"
"Let's go!"
"Yes, Young Master." The lackeys quickly followed him and fled away in a sorry state.
The card did contain two hundred million, but it wasn't as easy as Shen Yunfeng claimed. It was money he had saved for a long time!
He never expected it all to be saved for Li Yang!
"Damn guy!"
After walking a distance away, Shen Yunfeng angrily kicked a trash can and roared with red eyes.
"You useless bunch, you're no help! Why are you still following this young master!"
"Young Master, please calm your anger. There were many people at the scene just now, so it wasn't convenient for us to act. But that kid will always be alone at some point, right?" the lackeys quickly said.
Shen Yunfeng narrowed his eyes, "What do you mean?"
"Please, Young Master, calm your anger. When that kid is alone, we'll teach him a lesson. Perhaps we can even get those hundreds of millions back," the lackeys immediately said.
Shen Yunfeng grunted, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "Be ruthless. As long as no one dies, you can do whatever you want to him."
"If someone accidentally dies, don't run. I'll cover for you."
"Yes, Young Master." The lackeys quickly nodded in agreement.
Yan Kun took out a business card and handed it to Li Yang, saying, "Boss Li, this is my private business card. If you have any good items in the future, please contact me."