Chapter 13 Give it a try and turn your bicycle into a motorcycle

The stall owner replied, "Handsome guy, if you are sincere in buying, I will give you a lucky price of 68,000."

"Fifty-six thousand, no more." Lin Lang offered a price.

"I'm sorry handsome!"

"I can't sell it for a penny less than 68,000!"

Gu Keqing said, "Boss, can you tell me why you are not selling it at a cheap price?"

The stall owner smiled and replied, "This antique Guanyin statue is carved from red sandalwood, with the head, hands, and feet carved from ivory, inlaid on the red sandalwood body. The collar is painted gold, the belt is flowing, and the lines are smooth. It is extremely rare."

"The combination of ivory and red sandalwood, and the intricate carving by the craftsmen, make it even more precious. It is an exquisite antique Guanyin statue with great collection value."

"Take this statue of Guanyin home and worship it devoutly. The Bodhisattva will bless your family with good fortune and peace, and avoid disasters and misfortunes."

After hearing this, Lin Lang looked at Gu Keqing and shrugged, saying, "The boss lady is an expert and sells real antiques. It seems that it is impossible to find a bargain. I can only buy it at a normal price."

Gu Keqing asked, "Madam boss, can I pay by credit card?"

"Sure." The stall owner prepared the POS machine.

Gu Keqing opened the limited edition LV bag, took out a top-credit bank black card, and handed it to the stall owner.

After the stall owner took the bank black card, he exclaimed: "This is the first time I've seen a bank credit black card without a preset spending limit. It seems that this beauty is either rich or noble!"

Gu Keqing joked, "Madam Boss, you didn't think that I was selling this antique Guanyin statue at a low price after seeing that I have a black bank card, did you?"

The stall owner replied: "No, no, no!"

"Sister, my antique stall sells things fairly, and I never cheat anyone. What matters is credibility. I'll swipe your card now."

The stall owner operated the POS machine to swipe the card, inputting the Chinese currency, and Gu Keqing inputted the black card bank password.

"Zizzizi..."

The POS card receipt showed that the payment was successful and Gu Keqing signed his name on the receipt.

"Now you two can take this exquisite antique Guanyin statue home as you wish."

As the stall owner spoke, she returned the bank black card to Gu Keqing.

Being misunderstood as a couple with Lin Lang, Gu Keqing was very happy. She took Lin Lang's arm and said with a sweet smile, "Let's go, husband!"

"Boom..."

In front of the stall owner, Lin Lang kissed Gu Keqing on the face.

“You two are so sweet showing off your love in public, it’s almost cloying. You are too loving, aren’t you?!” As the stall owner spoke, she handed the antique Guanyin statue and the gift box to the handsome Lin Lang.

"Goodbye, boss lady!"

Lin Lang put his arm around Gu Keqing's soft waist, and the two of them walked intimately. The picture of the handsome man and beautiful woman was very pleasing to the eye, and they slowly left the antiques and sundries stall.

"Goodbye, young couple!"

The stall owner watched Gu Keqing walk away with Lin Lang on her arm, and said to herself enviously, "What a talented man and beautiful woman, a perfect match made in heaven. They look so enviable!"

After leaving the antique stall, Gu Keqing smiled sweetly and said, "The stall owner mistook us for a couple~"

Lin Lang smiled evilly and said, "You are so happy to be mistaken for my wife?"

Gu Keqing held Lin Lang tightly and replied happily, "Of course I'm happy to have such a handsome little husband!"

Lin Lang smiled but said nothing.

Gu Keqing asked curiously, "Alang, is this antique small-leaf red sandalwood Guanyin statue really as good as the stall owner said?"

Lin Lang patiently replied: "Small-leaf sandalwood is the finest among red sandalwoods."

"As the saying goes, nine out of ten red sandalwood trees are hollow. The largest red sandalwood tree has a diameter of only about 20 centimeters, so you can imagine how precious it is."

"Small-leaf red sandalwood is precious and hard to find, and large pieces are rare."

"This Ming Dynasty small-leaf red sandalwood inlaid with ivory lacquer and gold-carved Guanyin statue is about 34 centimeters tall and 15 centimeters in diameter. It is made of large pieces of high-quality small-leaf red sandalwood."

"The head, hands and feet are carved from ivory and set on a red sandalwood body. It is a perfect combination of ingenuity and craftsmanship."

"The Guanyin statue is in a standing position, with a solemn color, beautiful curves and a full texture."

"This Guanyin statue has fine hair, a broad forehead, a full forehead, and slightly closed eyes with a downward gaze. She is wearing a wide-sleeved celestial robe, a necklace hanging from her chest, and standing barefoot on a small-leaf sandalwood seat. She looks plump, with flowing lines, and a solemn and kind appearance."

"Also, the folds of the Guanyin statue are micro-carved using traditional realistic techniques. The folds are neatly carved, simple and clear, and appear extremely solemn and elegant."

"This Ming Dynasty small-leaf red sandalwood inlaid with ivory lacquer and gold-carved Guanyin statue is in excellent condition and very rare. The current market collection price is around 80,000 Chinese yuan."

After hearing this, Gu Keqing smiled and said, "So, I made a profit by buying it?!"

Lin Lang replied truthfully: "Although it's not a bargain, the purchase price is not high, so it can be considered a small profit."

"Thank you, Alang!"

"I gave this exquisite antique Guanyin statue to my mother as a birthday gift. She will definitely be very happy."

"It's just a small favor, don't be polite to me, sister Keqing!"

Gu Keqing praised: "Alang, you are still so young, but you have profound attainments in antique appraisal, which is really amazing!"

"I thought you were a pretty boy, but I didn't expect that underneath your handsome and perfect appearance, you have a heart that refuses to be mediocre. You are an amazing antique appraiser."

"Sister Keqing, you are the one who sees beauty in everything. It seems my charm is unstoppable!"

Gu Keqing, who was the ceiling of pure lustful queen, admitted generously: "That's right! Sister, I just like you. I'm leaving this out. You can find a way to fall in love with me."

"Uh... Sister, are you always so arrogant?"

Gu Keqing kissed Lin Lang on the cheek and said coquettishly with a loving look in her eyes: "Little ancestor, you have already taken my sister's life!"

Lin Lang pretended to be affectionate and replied: "Then from now on, let us remember each other and run towards each other!"

After hearing this, Gu Keqing smiled beautifully and nodded affectionately.

It's rare to see an extramarital affair so sweet.

Lin Lang is still young but he doesn't learn his lesson. He tries to imitate Cao Cao to be a tyrant and specializes in stealing other people's wives. He is really unheard of.

"squeak……"

"Thorn..."

A piercing noise came from a nearby gambling stone stall; it was the sound of a stone-cutting machine cutting jadeite.

"Sister Keqing!"

"There seems to be a gambling stone stall in front. Let's go and see what's going on and try our luck."

Hearing the sound, Lin Lang looked sideways and saw a group of people gathered around a gambling stone stall, talking a lot and watching the excitement. He was also attracted over and stopped in front of the gambling stone stall with interest.

Gu Keqing advised rationally, "Alang, nine out of ten gambling cases are scams!"

"Gambling on stones sells dreams. There is a saying that one cut can make you poor, one cut can make you rich, and one cut can make you wear linen. As the saying goes, even gods cannot tell the difference between an inch of jade. You may be good at identifying treasures and finding bargains, but if you gamble on stones, you may lose everything."

Lin Lang replied confidently: "Sister, have you forgotten that I told you that I, Lin Lang, am not talented, but I know a little bit about everything."

Gu Keqing was surprised and said, "Alang, don't tell me you also know something about gambling stones?"