The Amazing son in law Chapter 6676
Jacob was filled with joy after discovering a bronze Buddha from the late Qing Dynasty, along with its base that mimicked the Xuande period.
Once he transferred 98,000 yuan to Mr. Cheng, he began to envision what it would be like when Zhou Liangyun purchased the piece for several hundred thousand.
After receiving the funds, Teacher Cheng examined the income and expenditure details. Under the entry for 98,000 yuan, he noticed the name “Jacob.” This left him a bit puzzled as he thought, “Wasn’t it Mr. Murong? Why is he called Jacob?”
However, he quickly brushed off the confusion. Many individuals involved in the trade of counterfeit antiques often used aliases, so it was not particularly unusual.
Carefully, he wrapped the bronze Buddha and its base, presenting them to Jacob, and politely inquired, “Does Mr. Murong have any other requests? I have many wonderful items here and would love to introduce them to you.”
Jacob shook his head, replying, “No, I’m just interested in this one for now. Since this is our first collaboration, I want to gauge the reliability of your items. If all goes well, I’ll definitely consider more in the future.”
Hearing this, Teacher Cheng felt a twinge of disappointment. He thought to himself, “Zhang Ermao (Cade) claimed he was a big shot, yet he only offered ninety-eight thousand. He’s not as significant as I was led to believe. Typically, clients who come to my studio are willing to spend much more.”
Nonetheless, out of respect for Zhang Ermao (Cade), he held back his thoughts and responded politely, “You’re absolutely right, Mr. Murong. Our initial cooperation does require some verification and understanding. Please remember, once you take this bronze Buddha home, don’t show it to those who lack expertise. This piece is designed to deceive experts, though those with extensive knowledge will still detect its flaws. If you look closely, you’ll notice subtle differences when compared to genuine Xuande pieces. However, only seasoned experts who have handled many authentic items are likely to notice. So, feel free to try your luck, and I assure you, you’ll succeed every time.”
Jacob nodded in satisfaction, thinking, “Isn’t Zhou Liangyun just the kind of expert who fits this description? He may not be the top expert, but he certainly knows more than the average person. This piece seems perfect for him!”
With a sense of urgency, he turned to Zhang Ermao (Cade) and said, “Ermao, we really should be leaving soon.”
Zhang Ermao (Cade) understood Jacob’s eagerness and quickly replied, “Of course, Mr. Murong, let’s head back right away.”
Turning to Teacher Cheng, he added, “Old Cheng, Mr. Murong and I are going to leave now. Let’s catch up another time.”
Teacher Cheng responded quickly, “I’ll escort you both out!”
Accompanied by Teacher Cheng, they made their way back to the parking lot at the village entrance.
After saying their goodbyes, Jacob and Zhang Ermao (Cade) drove back to the city.
As soon as they were on the road, Jacob, who was in the passenger seat, couldn’t contain his excitement any longer. He turned to Zhang Ermao (Cade) and asked, “When do you think we should proceed? I can hardly wait!”
Zhang Ermao (Cade) replied without hesitation, “There’s no better time than now. Let’s do it today! I’ll find a reliable assistant and take this piece to Zhou Liangyun’s shop. I believe he just returned to the antiques scene, and from what I see, he desperately needs a strong start to boost his reputation. I’m confident he won’t pass up the chance to acquire this bronze Buddha.”
Jacob nodded eagerly, smiling as he said, “I agree, today is perfect! I’m about to head to Dubai soon, and I want this matter settled before I leave. If we can wrap this up today, I’ll book my flight for tomorrow morning and head straight to Dubai!”
Zhang Ermao (Cade) assured him, “Don’t worry, President Jacob, we’ll handle everything today.”
He continued, “However, please be patient. We need to time our approach for just before Zhou Liangyun closes this evening.”
Curious, Jacob asked, “Why is that?”
Zhang Ermao (Cade) explained, “Even though Zhou Liangyun is open for business now, his shop is currently empty. This makes it tough for him to attract customers. If someone offers something, he might not be able to act on it due to the lack of stock. I suspect he’ll feel a bit down after a long day of waiting. But right before he closes, if business suddenly appears, it will catch him off guard, and he’ll instinctively want to seize this last opportunity, lowering his guard a bit.”
“Moreover,” he added, “even though the lighting at night can be good, it never compares to daylight. It’s not that the brightness isn’t sufficient; it’s more about how people’s eyes get fatigued after being open all day. As darkness falls, their eyes become tired, making it easier to overlook details that would stand out during the day.”