Chapter 46: Going south to Guangzhou and Shenzhen
The next morning, Li Yi had just finished packing when he saw Wei Sanpao waiting downstairs.
After saying goodbye to Xu Qingnan, Li Yi, carrying a simple backpack, opened the door and walked out.
Li Yi did not bring much stuff, and there was no need.
The security of the railway station in this era is indeed not comparable to that of thirty years later, so things are often lost.
Li Yi only brought a few sets of clothes to change, and no other valuables.
The most he brought was 1,500 yuan, which was sewn into his underwear by Xu Qingnan.
In fact, Li Yi did not intend to take so much cash, and only brought a passbook, but Xu Qingnan was worried that Li Yi did not have enough money, so he forced him to bring more, saying that it was not like home outside.
Looking at his wife's firm eyes, Li Yi had to nod and accept it.
Coming downstairs, taking a look at Wei Sanpao's outfit, Li Yi smiled and nodded.
It seems that this kid has also learned a lot, and like himself, he did not bring any valuables.
"Brother Yi, let's go, let's go to the train station first!"
Li Yi nodded, but he was a little alert in his heart.
"Old Third, remember to keep all your money, otherwise you will be finished if you lose it!"
Wei Sanpao nodded with a smile, and then whispered: "Don't worry, Brother Yi, I know!"
"Besides, which blind thug in Jiangcheng dares to steal my money!"
Li Yi curled his lips, these thieves don't care who you are, they are all equally evil!
"Anyway, be careful, be careful!"
Hearing Li Yi's serious tone, Wei Sanpao nodded subconsciously.
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When the two arrived at the train station, they just caught a train entering the station.
In this era, the station in Jiangcheng is still very simple, even a little low-end, but it gives Li Yi a strong sense of intimacy.
Thinking back to his previous life, he made his first pot of gold by going to other places for wholesale from here, and finally became a 100 billionaire.
Unexpectedly, after rebirth, he would start from here again and head for a broader stage!
The station hall was bustling with people, and everyone looked hurried, so lively.
After queuing for two or three hours at the front desk and buying two train tickets to Jiangzhan City, Li Yi found that there was still nearly two hours before the train would arrive. He couldn't help but relax a little, came to an empty chair and sat down, and began to close his eyes and rest.
As for Wei Sanpao, it was the first time in his life to take a train, and he seemed a little excited.
Li Yi was thinking about the train station thirty years later. There was no need to buy tickets at the ticket office. All problems could be solved on the mobile phone.
And when checking tickets, you only need to swipe your ID card, no train ticket is needed.
After sighing softly, Li Yi pulled his attention back and began to think about the situation in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
As a city close to the coast, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are naturally the main force of import and export trade.
After the reform began, Guangzhou and Shenzhen were also one of the cities that entered rapid development the fastest, and the economic level was also rapidly improving.
Moreover, many foreigners came here after hearing the news, believing that this city, which had just been injected with fresh blood, could bring them more wealth. Among them, antiques with more collectible value were objects that foreigners liked very much.
In addition, some clothes that were very popular overseas also began to become popular in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
According to the time, bell-bottom pants, bat shirts, step-on pants, windbreakers, etc., have not yet been introduced to Jiangnan City. In Li Yi's eyes, these are all business opportunities!
And earrings, necklaces and other accessories are also a great opportunity!
However, the premise of all this is that he can make achievements in buying and selling antiques.
The largest antique market in Guangzhou and Shenzhen is called Dongyuan Antique Market, which is where Li Yi's friend in his previous life found the valuable jade.
Li Yi's goal is Dongyuan Market. As long as he finds the jade, then this trip will have achieved initial success.
As for whether it can be sold, Li Yi is not worried.
The degree of obsession of foreigners for Dragon Country antiques is unimaginable to people today.
Because foreigners are very curious about the history of five thousand years, they think that owning an antique from Longguo is a very face-saving thing among their friends.
However, antiques are very professional and not easy to get!
Moreover, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are located on the coast of Longguo. The capitals of all dynasties are rarely chosen here, unlike Chang'an, Jinling and Longcheng, which are all ancient capitals of the past, and it is easy to find bargains.
How can people with heirlooms in Guangzhou and Shenzhen easily sell their heirlooms to foreigners? Therefore, fakes are rampant in the entire Dongyuan Antique Market!
Therefore, 80% of the collections that these foreigners get at high prices are fakes, and the other 20%, although they are real, are not so rare.
Like that jade, it is definitely an exception.
That jade was carved into the shape of a pavilion, and the final transaction price was as high as 700,000!
700,000 in this era is simply a sky-high price. Many famous tycoons can't afford so much money.
It is said that the piece of jade appeared in a very inconspicuous stall at the time, and was finally picked up by one of Li Yi's friends!
If I can get that jade this time, it will be of great help to what Li Yi is going to do next!
Thinking of this, Li Yi couldn't help but be a little crazy!
At this time, the broadcast sounded in the station hall: "Attention, passengers heading to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the K666 train you are taking has arrived! Please go to the ticket gate immediately and prepare for ticket inspection!"
After Li Yi raised the train number behind him, he took out the ticket in his hand and took a look, patted Wei Sanpao on the shoulder, and said: "Let's go, Lao San, check the ticket!"
Wei Sanpao nodded immediately after hearing this, then stood up from the chair and followed Li Yi.
The ticket inspection process is very cumbersome, far from being as simple as in later generations.
Not to mention security checks, the main reason is that there are too many people.
These days, government departments have relaxed household registration restrictions, and ordinary people don't need things like letters of introduction to go out, which undoubtedly accelerates the flow of population.
Guangzhou and Shenzhen are famous cities in the coastal areas and the first choice for people from inland areas to work. Therefore, there are too many passengers going there, which is comparable to the Spring Festival travel rush.
After more than half an hour of tossing and turning, Li Yi and Wei Sanpao finally squeezed onto the train and started their journey south!
