Ji Haoliang's Collection

Qiao Qingtai laughed heartily. "Go take care of your business. Old Zhu is all we need. But when the time comes, you'll have to leave a few more good things for us to admire!"

Chu Chen smiled. "No problem. Once I get back, I'll take the items to my shop. You can just come straight there."

With that, he turned to Ji Haoliang. "Old Ji, you should come along too!"

Ji Haoliang was delighted by Chu Chen's invitation. However, considering that everyone was not very familiar with him, he felt embarrassed to accept so readily. Besides, his finances were not particularly comfortable. He hurriedly waved his hands. "No, no, it's fine!"

Meng Yixian urged him, "Old Ji, come along. I still remember that when we were kids, we made a promise to climb the Great Wall together when we grew up. Look at us now—we're all over fifty. If we don't go soon, we probably won't even be able to climb it anymore."

Hearing this, Ji Haoliang looked somewhat tempted.

Chu Chen added, "Old Ji, come with us! Today I picked up an incredible bargain. They say everyone who witnesses it gets a share, so I'll cover all the expenses for you seniors on this trip to the capital!"

Meng Yixian said with a laugh, "Old Ji, we finally get a chance to fleece a rich man a little. You can't fall behind!"

Ji Haoliang knew that, in terms of wealth, everyone present was far richer than he was. The cost of a trip to the capital was nothing to them. Chu Chen had said this merely to spare his dignity. Since Chu Chen had put it that way, refusing again would seem rather inconsiderate. He therefore smiled and agreed.

Afterward, Chu Chen booked plane tickets for everyone and arranged