Chapter 140
This time, it was a familiar passionate encounter, but Su Xiaoxiao had already exhausted all her strength with just a kiss. She had no energy left to respond now. She felt like a small kitten being bullied, pitifully crying out, but there was no mercy to be found.
Jiang Yexun seemed somewhat obsessed, desperately hoping to hear a more pitiful cry from the girl in his arms.
Su Xiaoxiao felt like a small boat floating on the sea, experiencing a storm with the risk of capsizing at any moment. The storm didn’t abate until her small boat finally capsized.
Su Xiaoxiao’s almond-shaped eyes were half-closed, with misty moisture and glistening waves. Though her expression seemed lifeless as she tried to calm her racing heart, it carried an enchanting allure that made it irresistible for anyone to want to etch their image into her eyes.
Jiang Yexun, driven to madness by the soul-stirring allure, was losing his rationality. He could only hold the girl in his arms tighter and give her another kiss.
However, Su Xiaoxiao was startled and pushed him away, recoiling with a disgusted tone, “Don’t kiss me.”
Jiang Yexun quirked a corner of his thin lips sarcastically, “You even find yourself repulsive now?”
Su Xiaoxiao’s already flushed face turned even redder, nearly as if it were about to bleed. “I find you repulsive!”
She gritted her teeth, determined to save face. But looking at the man, whose long eyelashes quivered as he chuckled, she couldn’t help but feel indignant.
She wanted to get up, and Jiang Yexun quickly reached out to help her, afraid she might strain her back if she rose too quickly. However, Su Xiaoxiao’s back was fine, but her body felt completely devoid of strength.
She had barely managed to prop herself up halfway when her body turned limp, and she collapsed backward into a soft heap. Jiang Yexun rushed to support her and laid her down on his chest.
“There’s still more than 40 minutes until 11:30. Sleep for half an hour now, and I’ll wake you up after that,” he coaxed her gently.
Su Xiaoxiao wanted to say she wasn’t that weak, but her eyelids were already battling to stay open. Before drifting off to sleep, she fiercely thought about postponing the marriage indefinitely. Jiang Yexun had only played with her a bit, and she was already this exhausted. If they ever went all the way, she was afraid she’d be “scrapped” after just one time.
Unfortunately, Jiang Yexun was still unaware that his girlfriend had been traumatized by his recent actions.
He patted Su Xiaoxiao’s back gently, singing an unfamiliar lullaby to coax her to sleep.
By the time it was 11:25, he reluctantly woke up his sleeping beauty. Su Xiaoxiao yawned, climbed out of bed, and washed her face to wake up. They got dressed, and Jiang Yexun put the seal and the Yixing clay teacup into his arms.
He then asked curiously, “We have so much gold with us now, but it’s not useful. Should we keep these items for future potential value?”
“We won’t be able to raise the prices much by keeping these items. To make old objects appreciate in value, we need a concerted effort to hype the market. Many people keep them for a few years and then put them up for auction with the help of agents, raising the price to twice or more, paying a small percentage of commission, and letting the price increase continually. This attracts potential buyers. They quickly get rid of these items at a higher price. It’s not just for investment purposes; it’s also for legitimate gift-giving,” Su Xiaoxiao explained in detail.
So even for precious treasures, they must circulate in the market after several years to avoid disappearing from public view. Otherwise, when they’re ready to sell, they might end up in a situation where they have value but no buyers.
However, Jiang Yexun couldn’t help but be curious when he heard Su Xiaoxiao’s explanation. He thought about it and realized it made sense.
Although he hadn’t experienced these things firsthand, he could more or less understand the principle. He suppressed his amazement at the depth of Su Xiaoxiao’s knowledge and kissed her on her full forehead before they went to the state-owned restaurant together.
The state-owned restaurant wasn’t too far from their lodging. It took about twenty minutes on foot or just one subway stop. However, Jiang Yexun had two items in his arms, and he worried that the crowded subway might lead to accidents, so they decided to leisurely stroll to the restaurant.
When they arrived, Mr. Yin’s private room was already prepared. He had ordered several dishes that took time to cook. When Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun pushed open the door and entered, he immediately stood up.
Jiang Yexun closed the door behind them, and Mr. Yin smiled, saying, “I’m sorry; I tend to get a bit overexcited, so I arrived early.”
“It’s okay; we’re a bit late. We shouldn’t have arrived right on time,” Su Xiaoxiao felt a bit embarrassed.
She elbowed Jiang Yexun, and he took out the Yixing clay teacup and the seal from his arms.
Mr. Yin pointed to the two boxes on the ground and said, “Let me check this Yixing clay teacup and the seal. You can confirm if the gold is okay first.”
Jiang Yexun had no reservations, so he picked up the two boxes immediately. One in each hand, he made it look like he wasn’t expending much effort, which surprised Mr. Yin and left him in awe. These two young people were far from ordinary, which explained why Mr. Yin couldn’t find any opportunities among them.
Mr. Yin couldn’t help but be surprised, and then he checked the two items carefully. They were all trustworthy people, and none of them tried to deceive the others.
Mr. Yin put down the Yixing clay teacup and had a satisfied look in his eyes. Though it wasn’t created by a renowned artist, it was impressive that the teacup was so well-crafted. It would be difficult to find another one with such a unique design and exquisite craftsmanship.
“I’ll take this teacup for 30,000 yuan,” Mr. Yin proposed a price.
“Okay,” Su Xiaoxiao agreed without haggling.
Mr. Yin immediately had someone bring out 30,000 yuan in cash. He also handed her a notebook. “Here’s my contact information in Beijing, my phone number, and my address in Harbour City. If you have anything to sell in the future, you can call me anytime. I have people helping me collect old items all year round. I’ve already given them a heads up on how to negotiate the prices with you. You can call the Beijing number. My contacts there will know how to assist you. You can also visit me when you’re in Harbour City. My phone number and address won’t change. I’ll make sure to extend my hospitality when you come.”
“Alright, we’ll definitely think of you first if we have any treasures. So, Mr. Yin, you do business with old antiques in Harbour City?” Su Xiaoxiao asked curiously.