She was just giving it a try—what if she could sell it for more?
Gu Boss took another careful look but still shook his head. "I didn't shortchange you with a million for this jade bangle. If you're uneasy, you can leave it here on consignment, and just give me ten percent commission when it sells."
Shen Yunyun said, "Forget it, a million it is."
Gu Boss transferred the money immediately, and they exchanged cash for goods on the spot.
"Next time you have something good, come sell it here."
"Sure." Shen Yunyun agreed without hesitation.
Last time she sold silver, Gu Boss offered the highest price.
Even though that silver was bought at market recycling rates, selling it as an antique would definitely fetch more—maybe even several times that amount.
But he didn't bring up depreciation fees or anything like that. Other shops would talk about depreciation and deduct this and that, leaving her with at most nine thousand in hand.
The same went for this jade bangle. He'd resell it for sure, and it wouldn't stop at a million.
Still, you can't begrudge someone making a profit. Without this platform, she couldn't cash out.
Shen Yunyun pocketed the million-dollar fortune and went home. The trading center didn't open that night, so she stayed up until two in the morning before going to bed.
The next day, she found the landlord, spent six hundred thousand to buy this small courtyard, and immediately sought out a renovation company to help her remodel it.
She wanted a poetic little yard. She didn't dare dream of something like Li Ziqi's place, but just a hint of that vibe would do.
For instance, a rose-covered wall, a swing set, things like that.
The renovation company was quite efficient, offering free design drafts, but everyone knew the saying: you get what you pay for.
After signing the contract, the construction crew showed up three days later.
Shen Yunyun moved straight into the basement at the back of the yard.
For several days in a row, the trading center didn't open, and she started to panic. Was it never going to open again?
Should she start spending more carefully?
Watching her dwindling balance, Shen Yunyun felt a pang of regret. She shouldn't have impulsively wanted to create a poetic little yard.
Now, she wondered if the remaining four hundred thousand would even be enough.
Just as she was fretting about whether to look for a job, her phone suddenly rang.
She quickly pulled out her newly bought Huangmi 14, saw the caller ID, and answered immediately.
"Xiao Shen, come over here. I need your help with something. I'll give you ten thousand as a running fee, and another twenty thousand as thanks when it's done."
Shen Yunyun said, "It's not something illegal, is it? Let me tell you, I'm a law-abiding citizen."
"Absolutely not." Gu Boss finished speaking and directly transferred ten thousand to Shen Yunyun.
Shen Yunyun grew even more suspicious. An unexpected favor often hides a motive.
But the lure of money was really strong, wasn't it?
So, she briefed the workers and headed to the antique market.
Before reaching Gu Boss's shop, she switched her phone to recording mode, then went in.
As soon as she entered, she saw a young, handsome man in a suit.
When the man saw her, his expression clearly froze. He stepped forward immediately, holding up the jade bangle, and asked, "Is this yours?"
Shen Yunyun didn't know why the man was so agitated. She stepped back and said, "It was mine before, but I sold it. Now it belongs to Boss Gu."
"Where did you get this bangle?"
"Someone gave it to me."
"Who gave it?"
Shen Yunyun looked at the man in confusion. Did he have to dig into every detail like this?
The man's eyes sparkled with excitement—it wasn't fake.
Shen Yunyun glanced at the bangle and asked, "Are you looking for the original owner of the bangle?"
The man didn't confirm or deny it.