"The price difference between suanzhi wood and huali wood is quite large. When I first started dealing with rosewood furniture, I lost quite a bit.
Of course, the tuition wasn't paid in vain. I've gained a certain understanding of rosewood furniture.
That's why I didn't discuss further with the boss when he introduced himself earlier.
We should be cautious with shops that don't treat customers with sincerity. Let's check out other shops in a bit."
Cheng Xiuping actually knew so much about rosewood furniture.
As Cheng Xiuping mentioned earlier, he learned all this through costly experience.
As a renowned real estate businessman in the provincial capital, it would be unusual if he didn't have several sets of rosewood furniture at home.
After all, rosewood furniture is valuable, whether for practical use or as a collection.
The group visited several more shops and finally settled on a set of office furniture.
It consisted of a long bench, four single chairs, a desk, and two cabinets, priced at 3.6 million yuan.
The boss was reluctant to agree to their counter-offer of 3 million yuan. As soon as they stood up to leave, the boss agreed to sell.
They were once again overcharged.
However, this time Guo Xuyang didn't use his perception ability.
It wasn't about being capricious with money, but rather enjoying the pleasure of bargaining.
After purchasing the furniture and arranging for its delivery, the group headed towards Panjiayuan.
Guo Xuyang made a phone call.
"Mr. Pi, hello! This is Guo Xuyang. Hello, are you at your shop now? We're about to reach Panjiayuan. May I ask where you are? Alright, we'll meet at the entrance."
"Mr. Pi will wait for us at the west entrance of the market later," Guo Xuyang told the others. "We can't go back tonight. Let's find a place to stay later?"
"Xiao Bing has made arrangements. He'll take us directly there tonight," Wu Youzhi said.
"Thank you, Mr. Wu. We've troubled you all day today."
"You're welcome, Mr. Guo. My uncle mentioned it, and I applied for leave. Our unit is quite relaxed. We only get busy at the beginning and end of the month. There's not much else to do on normal days, so it's very convenient to take leave."
"Your unit is really good. There aren't many units like that nowadays."
"I got in through an exam. I had two choices at the time. One was a departmental unit, and this is a municipal unit. However, this one has better benefits. Of course, in the long run, a departmental unit is better. I don't have any grand ambitions; I'm content with a stable job," Wu Bing said with a smile.
"That kid is shrewd. This unit not only solves the household registration issue but also provides affordable housing, so at least they don't have to worry about accommodation," Wu Youzhi chimed in.
"It's really not easy to buy a house in Kyoto nowadays. There's supply but no market; no one is selling. You can only rent. Unless there are major changes, like moving abroad or business failure, houses are too sought after," Cheng Xiuping said.
"Where is the old man living now?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"He's still staying with me. I won't let him come back anytime soon. He's all alone here, and I can't rest assured."
As they chatted, the group arrived at Panjiayuan.
Wu Bing dropped them off at the entrance to find a parking spot.
"Mr. Guo, over here!" Pi Xiaoqian's plump body rolled towards them like a ball.
"Hello, Mr. Pi. These are my friends. You should have met them before."
"Yes, yes, I remember buying jade from these two before."
One had to admit that businessmen have sharp eyes; he remembered them after just one transaction.
Guo Xuyang couldn't help but admire that it wasn't easy to succeed in business.
"This is Mr. Cheng, a real estate tycoon. This is Mr. Wu, who is in the same line of business as you." Guo Xuyang introduced the three. They exchanged business cards.
"As for me, I'm just a leisurely person, following these two brothers to make a living. If you ever come to Kyoto, Mr. Pi, please take care of us."
"No problem, as long as I, Pi Xiaoqian, can help, just say the word, and your brother will spare no effort," Pi Xiaoqian said enthusiastically.
When Wu Bing returned, they followed him into the market.
The Zhenbaoge that Guo Xuyang and his group were buying was located a little inside the east gate of the market, while Pi Xiaoqian's Kyoto Ruixiang Jade Specialty Store was inside the west gate.
The two shops occupied opposite ends of the market, ensuring no interference. This was good, as it avoided potential conflicts later.
After walking for a few minutes, they arrived at Pi Xiaoqian's shop. His shop faced south, with a rather large storefront, featuring four rooms on each of the two floors, indicating good business.
"Please, come in quickly." Pi Xiaoqian opened the door and stood aside.
The four rooms on the lower floor were not all interconnected but rather in pairs.
The group followed Pi Xiaoqian upstairs.
The upstairs was elegantly furnished. A set of rosewood office furniture was placed in the center of the room. A desk was positioned near the window, and along the west wall was a large fish tank with several golden Arowana swimming up and down.
He's someone who enjoys comfort, was Guo Xuyang's first impression.
"Mr. Guo, which shop are you planning to acquire?" Pi Xiaoqian asked, pouring water for everyone as they sat down.
"We've set our sights on Zhenbaoge at the east gate. The original owner is retiring to his hometown to live out his years."
"Ah, Old Wangtou's shop? That's a good location. How much are you planning to pay for it?"
"The owner asked for 85 million, but we offered him 80 million."
"80 million? That's high. It should be around 60 million. Did he transfer all the inventory to you?"
"Yes. He locked the door after signing the agreement and gave us the keys."
"He's been wanting to transfer that shop for a long time. He was deceived into buying some stones, losing decades of hard-earned money to fraudsters, and on top of that, his wife was ill.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so eager to transfer it. But he's a decent person. The assets inside should still be worth something.
A while ago, I bought some raw jade from you. Later, I also bought some rough stones, which just arrived a couple of days ago. Could you please take a look for me?"
"Certainly. Where are those stones?"
"In the next room," Pi Xiaoqian said, walking over and opening the door.
Inside was a large safe. The upper shelf held many cut jade pieces, and the lower shelf contained some rough stones.
Pi Xiaoqian took out seven or eight rough stones and placed them on the floor.
Guo Xuyang looked intently and found that only two of them contained jade, and their quality was not very good. The other five were pure worthless material, with almost no jade.
He walked over, touched them, and then set aside the rough stones that contained jade, leaving the other five untouched.
"Mr. Guo, what does this mean?" Pi Xiaoqian asked, puzzled.
"Keep these two, and dispose of the other five," Guo Xuyang said.
"This can't be right?" Pi Xiaoqian couldn't believe it. "I went to buy these with my master specifically in Yangjiao."
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