Just as Zhang Tong had said, he didn't have time to find another buyer who could see the gold.
So, besides himself, Student Xiao was the best—and only—buyer here who could see it.
At that thought, Zhang Tong felt as if a light had suddenly dawned before him.
That was right.
Wasn't the best, most suitable buyer standing right in front of him?
Why look for anyone else?
Xiao Xiao was slightly taken aback.
Then he shook his head with some amusement.
Had Zhang Tong really set his sights on him?
He had to admit...
It was clever.
If he were in Zhang Tong's shoes, he'd think he was the most suitable buyer too.
Xiao Xiao's shake of the head gave Zhang Tong the wrong idea.
His face immediately grew anxious.
"Student Xiao, please just help me out."
"Buy it."
"There's no one else I can turn to..."
Zhang Tong's face took on a pleading expression.
Hope was right in front of him.
He was just one step away...
As long as this young man bought the gold...
His problem would be solved.
Xu Qizhen opened his mouth.
But in the end, he didn't say anything.
Though he felt that Zhang Tong was putting Student Xiao in a difficult position, he also knew Zhang Tong's situation. If things worked out...
The best possible outcome would be for Student Xiao to buy Zhang Tong's gold.
The money Zhang Tong got for the gold would solve his urgent problem.
But...
For that to happen, a lot of conditions had to be met.
For example, Student Xiao had to be interested in buying it, and able to afford it.
And...
Xu Qizhen looked at Zhang Tong.
At a time like this, Zhang Tong must be thinking that any sale would