Chapter 200 - 200 200 Also the Operating Capital of Yubao

Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Also the Operating Capital of Yubao Square for Half a Year Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Also the Operating Capital of Yubao Square for Half a Year However, it couldn’t have been this young girl who carved it. With her young age and lack of extensive experience and knowledge, she wouldn’t be able to carve such a masterpiece.

Such work must belong to a family member of hers.

Perhaps they found it inconvenient to come forward.

Or maybe they let her step in because they saw that the Second Young Master had taken a liking to the young girl.

The young man speculated wildly but still glanced over several more times before he walked away.

In his heart, he also thought, if he acquired this jade carving, it would probably become the finest piece among jade carvings.

When Gu Qiaoqiao heard what Gu Jiansheng said, she couldn’t help but smile, “Of course, the things I carve are naturally the best.”

Gu Jiansheng gave a thumbs up, “You have the right to be proud.” Then he glanced at the jade carving and asked, “How much does Miss Gu intend to sell it for?”

Gu Qiaoqiao pondered for a moment and then smiled, “I think my jade carving is only deserving of Yubao Square.”

Gu Jiansheng’s mouth split into a big smile, “Exactly, you’re absolutely right, only Yubao Square is worthy of Miss Gu’s work.”

“Two hundred thousand,” Gu Qiaoqiao stretched out her hand, and raised two fingers, smiling radiantly as she gestured.

Gu Jiansheng downed a gulp of tea but nearly choked. He bulged his eyes and struggled to swallow several times before he managed to calm down and asked in disbelief, “Miss Gu, are you sure you didn’t misspeak? You meant twenty thousand, right?”

Two hundred thousand?

Does Miss Gu even understand what two hundred thousand means?

That’s the equivalent of over thirty years of salary for a bureau-level official in the Imperial Capital, twenty wealthy families.

It’s also half a year’s worth of working capital for Yubao Square.

Gu Qiaoqiao spoke calmly, “Two hundred thousand, not twenty thousand. The pronunciation of these numbers should be different, and besides, I have other matters this afternoon, I can’t haggle here with you. If it’s a deal, then it’s a deal. If not, I’ll look for another buyer. I can unapologetically say, that in this world, only I have my Gold Jade Stone Carving.”

Having said this, she took the Gold Jade Stone Carving and placed it in front of herself.

Then she said with a teasing smile, “I knew you couldn’t make the decision, yet you insisted on looking…”

Her voice was coquettish, containing a hint of mockery and reprimand, causing Gu Jiansheng’s face to flush red in an instant.

He dared not look at Gu Qiaoqiao but looked at the Gold Jade Stone Carving instead, stammering, “Two hundred thousand is too large a sum, I…”

“Alright, I won’t make it hard for you. But my jade carving won’t go for less than two hundred thousand, no bargaining.” Gu Qiaoqiao stood up with a smile, wrapped the Gold Jade Stone Carving in velvety cloth, and casually put it into her shoulder bag, “I’m off to Jubao Pavilion, goodbye.”

To Jubao Pavilion?

Gu Jiansheng’s eyes darkened.

The main steward of Jubao Pavilion often mocked him, saying he was all show on the outside, but empty on the inside like a glazed pillow full of bran…

Now that Gu Qiaoqiao was taking her piece to Jubao Pavilion, even with his mediocre expertise, he knew it was no ordinary item. The head steward of Jubao Pavilion would realize it even more.

Even if it costs two hundred thousand to acquire, it could perhaps be sold for a million.

Those wealthy individuals from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are a dime a dozen. Just last month, he heard they sold a jade carving and earned a hundred thousand just by flipping it.

If it were bought by him, and then he found out that he had hesitated to buy, wouldn’t he be laughing his teeth off?

But actually, that’s not important.

What’s important is, from now on Gu Qiaoqiao might not come here again.

Then, he would never see her again.

Meanwhile, Gu Qiaoqiao walked towards the exit of the reception room, her actions decisive.

She seemed not at all worried that selling her item at such a high price might deter potential buyers.

Perhaps that’s the demeanor of a true master.

Gu Jiansheng hurriedly called out to Gu Qiaoqiao, “Miss Gu, wait a moment.”

Gu Qiaoqiao did not stop but continued walking forward.

Something wasn’t right.

Normally, after hearing what Gu Jiansheng had said, shouldn’t the girl have stopped, then haggled with him a bit?

Gu Jiansheng became anxious.

With quick steps, he caught up to Gu Qiaoqiao.

He said, “Why didn’t you stop? Let’s discuss this.”

“If you can’t decide on your own, why should I stop? I already told you I have other things to do this afternoon,”

Gu Qiaoqiao seemed a bit impatient as she spoke.

Gu Jiansheng was left speechless and had to stop in his tracks.

Gu Qiaoqiao did not hesitate and continued walking forward.

Gu Jiansheng felt an agony like never before.

As he watched Gu Qiaoqiao’s figure about to step out of the Yubao Square’s grand entrance, Gu Jiansheng felt a surge of heat rush to his head, and blurted out, “I can decide, I agree!”

Gu Qiaoqiao stood at the doorway, looked back at the seemingly excited Gu Jiansheng, and with disbelief, she asked, “You can decide?”

“Yes.” Gu Jiansheng quickly stepped in front of Gu Qiaoqiao and nodded earnestly.

Gu Qiaoqiao still looked hesitant as she regarded him, and only after a few moments did she say, “I don’t buy on credit.”

Gu Jiansheng couldn’t help but give a wry smile.

After saying it out loud, he felt much better.

Things also became much smoother naturally.

He invited Gu Qiaoqiao into the reception room once again.

Then, with an efficiency he had never shown before, Gu Jiansheng withdrew one hundred thousand yuan from his passbook, and had the accountant at Yubao Square take out another hundred thousand yuan, handing the total amount to Gu Qiaoqiao.

There was a savings institution right on Antique Street.

Gu Qiaoqiao, carrying a cloth bag, deposited the money.

She smiled at Gu Jiansheng, “Cash and goods cleared, it’s too late for regrets.”

Gu Jiansheng smiled, his eyes sparkling in the sunshine, his grin full of sincerity, “Although I’m not very skilled, I do know a saying, ‘you get what you pay for.’

“Well then, I’m relieved,” Gu Qiaoqiao put her passbook in her shoulder bag, hooked the corner of her mouth, and turned to leave.

Gu Jiansheng caught up in a few steps, said bravely, “We’re somewhat acquainted now, I’d like to invite Miss Gu for a meal, I wonder if I could have the honor.”

“Absolutely not, my husband doesn’t really like my dining with strangers,” Gu Qiaoqiao declined bluntly.

Gu Jiansheng’s face stiffened, then he laughed awkwardly and scratched the back of his head, “Sorry, I was too presumptuous.”

Gu Qiaoqiao gave a slight smile, “It’s okay.” With that, she walked towards another side of Antique Street.

This time, Gu Jiansheng did not speak again.

Instead, he quietly watched as Gu Qiaoqiao’s figure disappeared into the crowd.

For some reason, it was really strange; amidst the bustling crowd, he could still spot her graceful silhouette at a glance.

Unfortunately, Luo Fu already had a husband…

His friend was right, why couldn’t they find good girls? Because all the good girls were already taken by someone else.

He stood there dazed for a long while before he remembered the Jade Sculpture. Gu Jiansheng headed towards Yubao Square, full of eagerness.

The nearby gemstone shops somehow got wind of the matter.

So, with a mix of Schadenfreude and a desire to kick someone when they’re down, they came to Yubao Square.

This time, Gu Jiansheng did not hide anything.

Having acquired a treasure, naturally, he wanted to show it to everyone.