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Suppressing the Protagonist at the Start to Seize the Heroine-Chapter 106
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Chapter 106
Chapter 106: Using the Leg Freak as a Tool
Su Lin, Lin Xiaowan, and Zhao Yanyan came to a stall where Su Lin picked up two vases that were obviously mass-produced and asked, โThese vases are quite nice. Xiaowan, Iโm thinking of buying two to put on the wall cabinet at home. What do you think?โ
Lin Xiaowan looked at the vases in Su Linโs hands and said, โThese are obviously fake, Su Lin. Are you sure you want to buy them?โ
Su Lin nodded and asked the stout seller, โHow much for one of these?โ
The seller, thinking Su Lin was an ignorant rich kid, smiled and said, โYoung man, you have a good eye. These are top-quality blue and white porcelain, just arrived today. If you like them, Iโll give you a discount. How about it?โ
Su Lin casually asked, โHow much for one? Just name your price.โ
The seller, assuming Su Lin was straightforward, replied, โSince youโre a straightforward guy, I wonโt beat around the bush. Fifty thousand for one, but for two, I can do eighty thousand. What do you think?โ
Su Lin immediately put down the vases and turned to leave.
โHey, hey, heyโฆ young man, donโt rush off. At least make a counteroffer.โ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐๐ด๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐.๐ ๐ฌ๐ช
โEighty thousand? How can I make a counteroffer on that? You might as well be robbing me.โ
โIn this business, bargaining is part of the process. Name your price, and if itโs reasonable, Iโll make a deal with you today.โ
Su Lin gestured an eight with his hand.
โEight thousand?โ
โNo, no, no, eighty!!!โ
โEighty? Deal.โ
Su Lin slapped his forehead, โRash decision, damn it!โ
Lin Xiaowan and Zhao Yanyan burst into laughter.
โSu Lin, even you make mistakes,โ Lin Xiaowan laughed.
Watching the two women laughing so heartily, Su Lin cheerfully paid: โEighty it is. If it makes my girlfriend this happy, itโs money well spent.โ
The seller was delighted to actually get paid and handed Su Lin the change.
Su Lin handed the vases to Lin Xiaowan: โXiaowan, hold these.โ
Lin Xiaowan, holding a vase in each hand, asked puzzledly, โSu Lin, whatโs this about? Why spend eighty on two useless vases? Theyโre even hard to use for drinking water.โ
โHeh, they have their uses,โ Su Lin said mysteriously.
As they walked on, Zhao Yanyan frowned and said, โWhy is Lin Tian also at the antique market?โ
Su Lin immediately perked up and followed Zhao Yanyanโs gaze towards Lin Tian.
โIs he following me?โ Zhao Yanyan muttered under her breath.
It wasnโt vanity; Lin Tian indeed had a history of following her, and these past few days, he had used all sorts of methods to be with her.
Lin Tian eventually found the stall selling Yuan blue-and-white porcelain and his eyes lit up at the sight of it. But he knew the sellers here were shrewd, so he had to play it cool.
Approaching the stall, he casually picked up a plate: โBoss, how much for this plate?โ
The seller, a sharp-looking short man in his forties, brightened up at the prospect of business: โYoung man, good eye. This is authentic Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, worth millions.โ
โUhโฆ boss, the color on this blue-and-white porcelain is fading.โ
โItโs been around for many years, bound to lose some color, but no worries, itโs genuine Yuan blue-and-white, see the seal on the bottom.โ
Lin Tian scoffed, โThose seals are basic, almost every bowl has them, let alone these fake antiques. Theyโre practically covered in stamps.โ
Su Lin, following Lin Tianโs gaze, saw a row of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain at his stall. To him, they all appeared gray except for a small high-necked vase radiating golden light.
Su Lin knew Lin Tianโs first pot of gold was probably this very object. As for why Lin Tian didnโt immediately go for the high-necked vase, it was simple: itโs a classic protagonistโs tactic, creating a diversion.
Su Lin knew he had to distract Lin Tian, or else his good luck might lead to an old man popping up out of nowhere to help him buy something valuable.
He looked at Zhao Yanyan, โYanyan, that guy is buying Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, heโs not here following you.โ
Zhao Yanyan glared, โHe always does this, creating such coincidental encounters, really annoying.โ
Lin Xiaowan nodded in agreement, โYeah, last time I visited Donghai and went out with Yanyan, we ran into him. He blocked our way and wouldnโt let us pass.โ
Su Lin nodded, โYanyan, you better go and get rid of him. I donโt like the idea of someone following us, gives me the creeps.โ
Zhao Yanyan nodded, clenched her teeth, and approached Lin Tian, pulling him aside to a less crowded area, โLin Tian, didnโt I tell you not to follow me? Why are you still here?โ
Lin Tian turned to her, feigning surprise.
โHeh! Who are you performing for? Youโre really good at acting, Lin Tian.โ
โAh! Yanyan, why are you here?โ Lin Tian asked baffled.
โJust keep acting, even now you can act so naturally, I really admire that,โ Zhao Yanyan said, almost at her witโs end.
โIโm just here to buy something.โ
โBuying antiques? Since when are you interested in antiques?โ
โIโฆโ
Meanwhile, Su Lin walked up to a stall and picked up a Yuan blue-and-white vase, โBoss, how much for this vase? Give me a fair price, if itโs right, Iโll take it to put flowers in.โ
The shrewd seller looked at Su Lin and then at Lin Xiaowan, made his calculations, and stretched out three fingers, โThree thousand! Young man, my goods here are all genuine, top quality. Three thousand for this and you wonโt regret it.โ
Su Lin nodded and without a second thought, took out his wallet and handed over the money, โHere, three thousand.โ
โDone! Young man, this Yuan blue-and-white vase is yours now.โ
Holding the vase, Su Lin smiled satisfactorily, โBoss, youโre a straightforward person. Iโll come and patronize your shop often in the future.โ
โThat would be great.โ
After purchasing the Yuan blue-and-white vase, Su Lin said to Lin Xiaowan, โLetโs wait for Yanyan at the entrance.โ
โArenโt we waiting here?โ Lin Xiaowan asked, puzzled.
โNo, theyโre dealing with emotional stuff. Itโs not dignified for us to hang around. Letโs just wait for her outside.โ
โOkay, letโs go then.โ Lin Xiaowan carried a vase in each hand, looking quite uncomfortable.
Once they reached a trash bin, Su Lin suggested, โIf itโs uncomfortable, just throw them away.โ
โAh! But we paid for these,โ Lin Xiaowan said, surprised.
โHeh, I originally wanted to use them as decorations at home, but itโs a long walk back. I canโt let you carry them all the way,โ Su Lin said with a smile.
โItโs okay. If you want them, I can carry them back. Itโs not tiring.โ
โNo need, I canโt bear to see you like this. Letโs just break them and throw them in the bin, so no one else can use them to scam people.โ
โOkay!โ Lin Xiaowan gently tapped the two vases together, shattering them, โSo fragile, feels like theyโre made of plastic.โ
โThey are just fakes, like everything else on this street.โ
โSu Lin, arenโt you going to smash the one in your hand?โ
Su Lin shook his head, โNo, this one doesnโt get smashed.โ
โWhy not?โ
โBecause itโs a real Yuan blue-and-white vase.โ
Lin Xiaowanโs eyes widened in disbelief, โReal? Really?โ
โOf course, Iโll teach you how to differentiate between real and fake when we get back.โ
โOkayโฆ okay!!!โ