Return to the Capital

After Hu Ming and the others got out of the car, they found a restaurant in the north of the city, went up to a private room, and asked the waiter to knock before entering when bringing dishes, so as not to disturb them. Hu Bayi revealed to them that they were discussing business with a big boss.

Fatty, at this moment, was a little curious and a little confused. He couldn't help but ask, "I say, Mingzi! Are we not going to Panjiayuan anymore?"

Hearing Fatty's words, Hu Ming glanced at him and said, "We're not going."

"Huh? Not going?" Fatty was taken aback.

Actually, before they returned, Hu Ming had already told them that as soon as they got back to the capital, they would immediately sell their items and exchange them for a lot of US dollars.

But now that they were back, why wasn't Hu Ming going to Panjiayuan? Fatty was confused.

Seeing Fatty's impatient look, Hu Bayi chuckled and said, "I say, you stupid fatty, are you an idiot? Panjiayuan is crowded and chaotic, it's not a place to appraise items. Besides, Mingzi brought us here, he must have his reasons. What are you complaining about?"

Fatty had nothing more to say after hearing Old Hu's words, so he sat down and picked up the menu on the table.

However, before his butt was even warm, Fatty heard Hu Bayi say, "Fatty, don't sit down yet, you need to go to Panjiayuan and find that Big Gold Tooth."

"What? Why me?" Hearing he had to run errands, Fatty was a bit unwilling. He had carried everything for the past few days and was almost worked to death.

Hu Ming chuckled, "Because you're the fattest here. Old Hu and I are in good shape right now, you need to lose some weight. Hurry up."

Fatty couldn't help but say angrily, "When I lose weight, let's see who you'll ask to help you run errands then."

Hu Bayi smiled upon hearing this. This fatty ate more than Hu Ming and him combined in a day, how could he possibly get thin.

After Fatty ordered his food, he went to Panjiayuan.

In Big Gold Tooth's shop, Big Gold Tooth was the same as before, dressed tastelessly, full of a mercenary air, in a word – tacky.

However, upon seeing Fatty appear, Big Gold Tooth immediately put down his business and greeted Fatty warmly, asking many questions.

"Hey, I say, Master Fatty, why did it take you so long to come back? Big Gold Tooth missed you terribly."

At this moment, seeing Big Gold Tooth's gold teeth, Fatty wished he could have Big Gold Tooth appraise his items immediately.

But unfortunately, when Hu Ming and the others arrived at the restaurant, they had already taken away the items from him.

Fatty said directly, "I say, Big Gold Tooth, we're back. Our Master Ming and Master Hu sent me to inform you that we're waiting for you at the Beiji Restaurant in the north of the city."

"Restaurant?" Hearing Fatty's words, Big Gold Tooth, who had been navigating the ins and outs of Panjiayuan for nearly half his life, immediately understood.

Big Gold Tooth immediately said, "Okay, wait for me for a moment. I'll deal with my current business and be right over."

After speaking, Big Gold Tooth immediately returned to his counter and had a discussion with the foreigner and the translator.

Soon, Big Gold Tooth took out a small teapot, which looked like it was from the Qing Dynasty.

Money exchanged hands for goods. After receiving the item, the foreigner immediately left, seemingly heading to another shop.

Seeing the foreigner leave, Big Gold Tooth counted the money. After he finished counting, he put it away and followed Fatty to the restaurant.

Soon, Fatty led Big Gold Tooth into the restaurant and up to the private room.

As soon as Big Gold Tooth entered, he saw a large black bag. It was obvious that it contained a lot of things. He took a deep breath.

Good heavens, these gentlemen are quite formidable! It seems they haven't been dealing in small items.

At this moment, while staring in shock, Big Gold Tooth was also somewhat excited.

Then, Big Gold Tooth immediately sat next to Hu Ming and said, "I say, gentlemen, Big Gold Tooth has missed you terribly. How about this, I, Big Gold Tooth, will host tonight to welcome you." As he spoke, Big Gold Tooth was about to call for the waiters downstairs.

"Heh heh, Big Gold Tooth, no rush. Let us show you a few items, and you can appraise them and give us a price," Hu Bayi said, getting straight to the point and preparing to have Fatty take out the first item.

The few of them locked the door to the private room. After all, antique artifacts were still sensitive items in the eyes of outsiders, so it was better to be careful.