"Young man, the only thing wrong with you is that you're a little too modest."
The old lady had a very good impression of Chu Chen. This was because Chu Chen had not deliberately deceived her earlier just because she was old and did not understand antiques. Later, she had also asked her cousin's family, and they were all rather surprised that Chu Chen had offered such a price. They said that honest businessmen like him were indeed rare.
That was the fundamental reason she had later done her utmost to help when Chu Chen asked her to.
Chu Chen had not expected his decision not to deceive the old lady back then to have such a good effect. It was probably a matter of cause and effect. Of course, this was also because he had the means to do so. If he had not had much money on hand, he certainly would not have been so generous. One did what one's means allowed, and there was no need to say more about that.
"Young man, come in and sit for a while. Have some tea."
The old lady warmly invited Chu Chen and Zheng Qiuda inside. In Zheng Qiuda's eyes, however, he seemed to be nothing more than an appendage, which left him rather depressed. He immediately consoled himself, though. If he had not brought Chu Chen along, he might not even have been allowed through the door. Bringing Chu Chen was probably the wisest decision he had made recently.
The old lady led the two of them into the living room. An old man about the same age as her was sitting on the sofa, wearing a pair of reading glasses and earnestly reading the newspaper.
Hearing the noise, the old man raised his head. However, when he