After walking out of the California Art Museum.
Li Tianming was shocked. He turned his head and looked at Yang Ming as if he was looking at a stranger.
"Big Yang, you're too amazing.”
"I didn't expect that you could take the initiative just now and didn't give Blake any advantage.”
"The most terrifying thing is…"
"You were actually able to convince Blake to buy the three sketches at about half the market price.”
"This is simply unbelievable.”
He thought of the 4.5 million USD text message that he had just received.
Yang Ming also revealed a faint smile on his face. He had already deeply felt how terrifying this business negotiation skill was.
Under normal circumstances.
If he didn't sell a sketch of his artist at an auction, selling it for three million dollars was already the limit.
However…
During the negotiation just now.
Blake had to spend an extra 1.5 million dollars to get the three sketches.
And it made Blake feel emotional.
Other than feeling pained to spend so much money, he was also grateful that Yang Ming had found him first and gave him the opportunity to buy these three paintings.
Faced with this kind of tycoon, this kind of Wall Street vampire.
Business negotiation skills had already shown their most terrifying usefulness.
He let out a breath of turbid air.
Yang Ming shrugged slightly and replied indifferently.
"Isn't this normal?"
"When have you ever seen anyone auction off three sketches of the same series of sketches by artists? He should have paid a higher price.”
"Needless to say."
"I'm still an economics student. Naturally, I have to argue with reason to prevent these Wall Street vampires from making too much money.”
"However…"
"Since Blake liked these three sketches very much, it did make it a lot easier for me to negotiate.”
Yang Ming's words were quite relaxed.
Li Tianming curled his lips helplessly and then turned his head to signal.
"Alright, since these three paintings have already been sold.”
"I'm going back to the tour group too. Just now, I used the excuse that I wasn't feeling well to ask for leave from that damn professor.”
"I'll be free in a few days."
"Da Yang, you have to treat me to a meal. I will definitely rip you off.”
Yang Ming shrugged his shoulders indifferently and continued to speak casually.
"As long as your stomach can hold it."
"You can eat all of my 4 million dollars. Alright, stop talking nonsense and quickly return to your tour group.”
"I have to go back to the dormitory to rest.”
After saying that.
Yang Ming waved his hand, opened the Dodge Demon's door without hesitation, and sped away.
......
The next day.
Yang Ming once again came to the temporary studio that he had rented.
The pieces of musical instruments in the studio had disappeared and were pieced together into ten broken violins.
He had to admit.
These top students from the orchestral department of the University of California were indeed very efficient.
In just 20 hours.
He sorted out all the previous fragments and successfully completed the task given by Yang Ming.
Of course.
Each of them was paid 500 dollars, which was one of the reasons why they worked so hard.
After paying the remuneration.
After all the university students left.
Yang Ming also stayed alone in the temporary studio and used various repair tools to repair the ten damaged violins.
After the assembly was completed.
Yang Ming could clearly distinguish the brands of these ten violins.
Although none of them could be compared to the Guarnelli family's violin, if it was in good condition, it could be sold for at least hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Even though it was now full of cracks.
After careful repair.
If these violins were sold to eccentric collectors, they should be worth at least tens of thousands of dollars.
At this moment.
Yang Ming no longer hesitated.
He began to use the knowledge of item repair in his mind to carefully process the ten broken violins.
......
It was the third day after the auction in the coconut tree area.
After Yang Ming finished repairing the last violin, he couldn't help but let out a breath of turbid air and stood up to stretch.
Although he had the bonus of his skills.
However, repairing something that was originally precious was always a meticulous job.
Ten violins.
It took Yang Ming two days to repair it.
However…
Staring at the repaired violin in front of him, Yang Ming smiled and felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment.
He turned to look at the setting sun outside the window.
Yang Ming suddenly remembered that today was the day he made an appointment with Old George and Old Neil to go to the Treasure Hunter Bar.
It would not be a good idea to break the appointment.
Moreover, he had to be careful.
He still needed to go to the Treasure Hunter Bar to ask about the Heirloom Seal.
Thinking of this…
Yang Ming quickly grabbed a repaired violin, walked out of the temporary studio, and drove to the location he had previously set.
......
On a bar street in the coastal area of California.
As the street closest to the sun, the ocean, and the beach, a series of bars and nightclubs were specially built here.
It could be said.
Every night.
This was the most prosperous place in the entire state of California. The tourists and citizens from all over the world would come to the bar to drink a few glasses of cold beer.
As for the security situation…
It could only be said that he understood everything. There was no need to describe anything else.
In the parking lot of a bar street.
Old George and Old Neil were leaning against a sports car with a slowly burning cigar in their hands.
It could be seen from the skillful posture of the two.
The two warehouse treasure hunters, who were of similar age and had a considerable background, often leaned against the sports car and chatted while smoking cigars.
Old Neil turned to look at the entrance of the parking lot and said helplessly with a frown.
"Yang, why isn't he here yet?"
"Are you going to stand us up? This is not a good habit.”
"Besides,"
"If Yang doesn't come to Treasure Hunter Bar in the next few days, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to enter the circle of California treasure hunters in the future, let alone be accepted by others.”
Old George exhaled a mouthful of smoke and shrugged.
"Don't worry."
"Based on my understanding of Yang these few days, since he has already agreed to come, he will definitely come on time.”
"As for the acceptance of the other treasure hunters, I feel that…"
Before Old George could finish speaking.
The Dodge Demon's signature roar was already ringing in their ears, and it became clearer as they got closer.
Old George threw the cigar on the ground and crushed it with his foot. He turned to Old Neil and smiled.
"You see."
"I told you, as long as you promise us, Yang won't break the promise.”
Yang Ming parked the car.
Just as he was about to open the door, he saw Old George and Old Neil standing beside the car with smiles on their faces.
Yang Ming's lips curled up slightly. He picked up the violin from the passenger seat, opened the car door, and quickly said,"
"I'm very sorry."
"There was a traffic jam on the road just now. You guys must have waited for a long time.”
Hearing this sentence.
The humorous Old George pulled up his sleeves and looked at his wrist, which was not wearing a watch, and replied indifferently.
"I just checked the time carefully.”
"Yang, you should have arrived on time. Looks like Old Neil and I came early.”
Old George's unique sense of humor.
Yang Ming was already somewhat immune to it. He handed the violin in his hand to Old Neil and smiled.
"Old Neil, this repaired violin is for you.”
"Didn't you say before?"
"Were you still a member of the school orchestra during your university days? Coincidentally, I've repaired all these violins, so I brought one for you.”
"Although it can't be played anymore, it's still a good ornament.”
She saw Yang Ming handing her the violin.
Old Neil was stunned for a moment before a surprised smile appeared on his face. Then, he took the violin unceremoniously and thanked him.
"Yang, you're too polite."
"I like this violin very much. It's very suitable for me, who has also forgotten how to play.”
"From now on, as long as I see it."
"I'll definitely be able to recall my younger days in university.”
It was obvious.
Old Neil was very satisfied with the violin.
Not only because of its special meaning, but also because of its high value. It could be sold at a high price of at least 10,000 to 20,000 USD.
As a former professional.
Yang Ming knew very well that if he took out something unimportant and built a good relationship with Old Neil, the auctioneer of the abandoned warehouse, he would definitely make a profit.
Old George, who was standing at the side.
He looked at the smiling Old Neil and shook his head helplessly. Then, he looked at Yang Ming solemnly.
"Yang, I want to tell you something.”
"When you go to the Treasure Hunter Bar later, it will determine whether you can be accepted by the California treasure hunters.”
"You know that."
"In our line of work, although we all think that the US dollar is God, it's actually very important to have more friends.”
"It will also be helpful and beneficial for your future auctions.”
"At the same time."
"There's another rule that hasn't been explained, but everyone is silently following.”
"That is…"
"No matter who made a lot of money in the warehouse, when they came to the Treasure Hunter Bar, they would treat all the treasure hunters to a drink.”
"But don't worry."
"These treasure hunters are very sensible. They won't deliberately order anything too expensive. After all, no one wants to be tricked in the future.”
"With your current situation, it's actually not a big deal to treat them to a drink. Moreover, you can exchange it for the acceptance of all your peers.”
"This is a sure thing.”
It was obvious.
What Old George said was a useful experience that would help Yang Ming in his future treasure hunt in the warehouse.
Yang Ming, who was familiar with workplace relationships.
He instantly understood Old George's good intentions and smiled humorously.
"Of course, Old George."
"What a pity."
"The wine and sister you owe me can only be enjoyed next time.”
Hearing Yang Ming's humorous words.
Old George also laughed out loud and led the way to the Treasure Hunter Bar.
......
Treasure Hunter Bar.
This bar was basically a bar for treasure hunters in California warehouses. It was no different from an ordinary bar.
The decoration and appearance were very ordinary, and there was nothing special about it.
However…
90% of the customers who came to have fun were treasure hunters.
The three of them arrived at the bar.
Old George turned to look at Yang Ming and Old Neil, then pushed open the door without hesitation.
Treasure hunters who were drinking and having fun.
After seeing Yang Ming, Old George, and Old Neil walk in, the noisy bar instantly became quiet.
It was obvious.
Yang Ming, a treasure hunter from the East, had picked up so many high-quality warehouses. He was always dissatisfied and jealous.
At this moment.
Yang Ming looked at the people in the bar. There were indeed many familiar faces, all of whom he had seen at the warehouse auction.
There was no need for Old George to remind him.
Yang Ming walked straight to the bar counter, picked up a glass of beer, and raised it high.
"Except at the auction."
"This is the first time I've met so many familiar friends in another place. I'm sure everyone knows what I found in the warehouse.”
"I have decided to share this amazing fortune and wealth with everyone here.”
"Tonight."
"I hope that everyone can drink to their heart's content and party to their hearts 'content. No matter what you spend, it will be on my tab.”
"Of course."
"Don't get drunk. I won't be responsible for making my wife and sister unhappy if I can't work tonight.”
As soon as he said this.
All the treasure hunters in the bar were stunned for a few seconds.
Then, someone started to take the lead, and everyone burst into laughter. It was obvious that Yang Ming's humorous words and generous approach made them very excited.
Immediately after.
All the treasure hunters raised their wine glasses at the same time and waved them excitedly.
"Yang!"
"Yang!"
"Yang!"
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