Chapter 411: Wang Changguang Has a Mark

"You tell me what to do, Zhao Ge, I'm all ears. If we need people, I can even gather those street vendors together."

"Although these people don't have much skill, their numbers give them strength. They can help increase our clout," Ding Li said.

"Ding Li, that's fine. Go contact them and give them a bit more money. If Fan Shazi tries any tricks, then you bring these people and surround Fan Shazi's antique shop. Also be sure to loudly say that Fan Shazi is deliberately scamming."

"Alright, Zhao Ge, I'll make the contacts tonight. When are we doing the deal?" Ding Li asked.

"I haven't set the time yet; I still need to get in touch with Xiao Yan and have him send us another portion of the money."

"Our funds aren't enough," I said.

"Brother, should I also contact Mao Hai and his group?" Shi Yong asked.

"Not for now; we can't stir up too many people," I said, pulling out my phone.

I found Xiao Yan's number and dialed.

Xiao Yan answered quickly.

"Hello, Mr. Zhao. What instructions do you have?"

"Xiao Yan, let Mr. Wen know; I've found a channel to obtain those items, but the 5 million brought isn't enough; we need to add more."

"Mr. Zhao, how much do you want? Name a figure," Xiao Yan said.

"Add another 5 million," I said.

"Mr. Zhao, send me your current address shortly. I'll deliver it, and it should arrive by tomorrow afternoon at the latest," Xiao Yan said.

"Great. Then I'll contact the seller and arrange the transaction as soon as possible," I said.

"Mr. Zhao, you must ensure they're authentic."

"Don't worry, they're from the Zaocheng Museum, selling privately from within," I said.

"Alright. Mr. Zhao, be careful out there," Xiao Yan said before hanging up.

After Xiao Yan hung up,

I found the number Fan Shazi had left for me and called.

The call connected quickly,

"Hello, who is this?" Fan Shazi asked over the phone.

"Brother, it's me, Zhao Jianqiang," I said.

"Hey brother. How's it going, what did the antique dealer say?" Fan Shazi asked.

"Brother, I explained directly to the antique dealer. They also agreed to add money.

It's higher than you imagined—an extra 1 million. Once the deal succeeds, you'll pocket a million. But we must act quickly and ensure authenticity," I told Fan Shazi.

"This one can be guaranteed; they're all insiders, no need to worry, brother, I can assure you. I'm contacting Director Lu now to see when he can get the treasures ready," Fan Shazi said.

"Alright, I'll wait for your call," I said, hanging up.

After hanging up,

I thought to myself, as long as Fan Shazi doesn't cause trouble, I'm willing to give him more money so he hands over the items for me to take.

I need to seize the time to get this done.

By noon the next day, Xiao Yan arrived with the money.

"Xiao Yan, quickly go upstairs and sit," I hurriedly ushered Xiao Yan upstairs.

Shi Yong and Ding Li were busy carrying the bags upstairs.

"Second Master Wen, I'm here this time to deliver money and to take the items away quickly. I want to trade with you," Xiao Yan said, sipping tea inside.

"Alright, Xiao Yan, that puts me at ease. The seller hasn't replied about the transaction time yet. I think it should be soon," I said.

"Mr. Zhao, are you sure they're authentic? Don't let anyone cut in," Xiao Yan worried.

"As for that, the information I've gathered suggests these are genuine. These treasures were first sent from my hands into the museum, so I have a memory of them," I said.

Just then, someone inside the room spoke,

"I can verify the authenticity of these items."

The voice was Wang Changguang's.

Xiao Yan stood up immediately and asked me, "Is there anyone else in the room?"

I replied, "Yes, my brother‑in‑law, Wang Changguang. He used to work at the museum."

"Does he know much?" Xiao Yan whispered.

"Not much; he just wants to make a little profit," I hurriedly said.

Xiao Yan nodded,

"Some matters, Second Master Wen doesn't want too many people to know."

"Don't worry, Xiao Yan; I know what should be said and what shouldn't. To the outside world, you're now an antique dealer," I said, standing up.

Then I walked toward the inner room.

Wang Changguang and Lao Wai were smoking.

Lao Wai looked at me with a strange gaze,

"Zhao Jianqiang, I know what you're thinking."

"Old Wai, I don't have time for idle talk. Wang Changguang, I ask you, how can you tell the authenticity of those treasures."

Wang Changguang said proudly, "Zhao Jianqiang, my importance is finally showing, huh? Let me tell you, I, Wang Changguang, could be an ordinary person, but without me, you couldn't accomplish anything."

"And me too. The three of us are a team," Lao Wai added from the side.

I ignored Lao Wai.

I ushered Wang Changguang out of the room first, leaving the two together; they were in sync, making conversation difficult.

Outside,

I offered Wang Changguang a cigarette.

Brother-in-law, you're different from that old weirdo; we're family, so tell me—how can you distinguish genuine from fake?

Brother-in-law, you're not like that Lao Wai; we're related, so tell me—how can you tell real from fake?

Wang Changguang took the cigarette, feeling quite pleased.

Wang Changguang took the cigarette, feeling quite pleased,

These treasures are what I discovered back then. You know this one.

These treasures are ones I discovered back then. You know this one.

I nodded.

I nodded,

It's you who found it at the cliff.

It's you who discovered it at the cliff head hair.

Do you know? After I found them, to keep others from switching the treasures, I secretly made some marks inside those ding using some material. I never expected those marks to still be here.

Do you know? After I discovered them, to prevent others from swapping the treasures, I secretly used something to make some marks inside those cauldrons. I never expected that the marks would still be here.

At the time, cultural relic appraisal experts even specially studied these marks, saying they were symbols left by ancient people, very meaningful.

Back then, cultural relics appraisal experts even specially studied these marks, saying they were symbols left by ancient people, quite meaningful.

This is meaningless. It's just my marks.

What a load of nonsense. They're just the marks I made.

Later, when I followed Director Wang to the underground storage to see these treasures, those marks were still there. So I can tell real from fake.

Later, I followed Director Wang to the basement to look at these treasures, and those marks were still there. So that's how I can tell real from fake.

This is my treasure, the marks I made—no one else knows.

These are my treasures, the marks I made—no one else knows about them.

Upon hearing Wang Changguang say that,

Hearing Wang Changguang say that,

I thought to myself, this Wang Changguang may seem odd usually, but with a little thought, nobody would have guessed.

I thought to myself, this Wang Changguang—though he usually seems not quite normal, if he just uses his brain a bit, no one would expect it.

He could make marks inside these treasures.

He can make marks inside these treasures.

This is great news; this way we can tell whether the stuff Fan the fool gave us is genuine or fake.

What great news—this way we can tell the true from fake of the stuff Fan Shazi gave us.

I was very happy.

I was very happy,

I said to Wang Changguang: "Brother-in-law, you've really helped out; when the time comes for the transaction, I'll definitely bring you along so you can personally authenticate the genuine from the fake."

I said to Wang Changguang, "Brother-in-law, you've really helped out; when the time comes for the transaction, I'll definitely bring you along so you can personally verify the authenticity."

"That's easy to say. Who made me your brother-in-law? Besides, Old Weird and I are like brothers." Wang Changguang said, puffing on his cigarette proudly.

"That's easy to say. Who made me your brother-in-law? Lao Wai and I are like brothers." Wang Changguang said this while puffing on his cigarette, feeling pleased.

Just then, my phone rang.

Just then, my phone rang.

I saw it was a call from Fan the fool,

I saw it was Fan Shazi calling,

So I quickly answered,

so I quickly answered,

"Brother, have you contacted that antique dealer? Is the money ready?"

"Brother, have you contacted the antique dealer? Is the money ready?"

"Already prepared, just waiting for big brother's phone call. The antique dealers have personally brought money over. We can trade anytime." I said on the phone.

"Okay, then we'll trade at my antique shop at 2 p. m. this afternoon. Curator Lü Baobei has already sent it over. You just need to bring the money." Fan Shazi said on the phone.