Chapter 21: Transaction Complete, Earning 40,000 Yuan!
The clerk originally thought Jiang Tao was an amateur.
He planned to trick him into buying this Kirin Number Hundred Yuan Banknote for ten thousand to eight thousand.
But upon hearing Jiang Tao’s confident quoted price, he realized he was an expert!
“Sir, isn’t your price a bit high? Although the circulation of this version of the Hundred Yuan Banknote is less than the next three versions, there are still over a billion bills in circulation.”
“This bill itself is not valuable, it has no collection value, it’s just the serial number that’s valuable, and people are willing to pay a good price for one they like.”
“However, this kind of thing is like a QQ number or a phone number.”
“Those who like it really like it and are willing to buy it no matter the price; they are seeking emotional value.”
“But for those who don’t like it, even if you offer it for 1000, they’ll still find it expensive.”
“You’re starting at 40,000…”
Before the clerk could finish speaking, Jiang Tao put the currency into his notebook and got up to leave.
This clerk was spouting a lot of nonsense, and frankly, he just wanted to haggle down the price, wanting to buy his Lucky Number Bill for a lower price.
Jiang Tao’s offer was already a low price, and he refused to haggle.
There were plenty of antique shops on this street.
This was just the first one he had visited; he wasn’t necessarily set on selling it to this one.
“Sir, please wait, wait…”
Seeing Jiang Tao about to leave after a brief disagreement, the clerk quickly called out to him.
“My final offer is 40,000, not a penny less. If your family finds it too expensive, I’ll try my luck at another shop. If that doesn’t work, I’ll keep it for myself.”
Jiang Tao reiterated his stance.
“Sir, please wait a moment. For a transaction of this amount, I need to report it to my boss and hear his thoughts.”
“Please wait, I’ll call the boss right now.”
The clerk said this while taking out his mobile phone from his pocket to call his boss.
“Hello Dad…”
Hearing the clerk’s address to his boss, Jiang Tao’s face immediately darkened. Why not just say “Dad” directly? Calling him “Boss” was just for show.
The clerk murmured on the phone for a few minutes, then turned back to Jiang Tao and asked him:
“Sir, can we see the banknote our boss is interested in?”
“Yes.”
Jiang Tao said this, opened his notebook again, and took out the Lucky Number Bill.
“First, take a picture of the front to show the number. The number is decent.”
“The condition is also passable.”
“Turn it over to the back, let me see the anti-counterfeiting features and watermark, the year…”
A man’s voice could be heard from the clerk’s phone.
Following the instructions of the person on the phone, the clerk turned the banknote on the table over and over for a while.
“Ask him if he’ll sell it for 35,000.”
Hearing the voice on the mobile phone, Jiang Tao’s heart couldn’t help but skip a beat, pounding twice.
Thirty-five thousand!
Honestly, he was tempted by this price!
One hundred yuan, flipped into thirty-five thousand yuan, a 350-fold increase in net worth!
However…
After the initial excitement, Jiang Tao quickly calmed down.
The intelligence indicated that this banknote was worth 40,000, meaning it could indeed be sold for 40,000!
5,000 yuan was a significant amount for Jiang Tao!
He was barely making 5,000 yuan a month after deducting gas, maintenance, insurance, rent, food, and cigarettes.
5,000 yuan was about his entire month’s profit. If he could fight for it, he naturally would!
“Sir, you’ve heard our boss’s offer. This price is really not low.”
“You can look around this street, I dare say no one will offer you more than we have!”
The clerk looked at Jiang Tao with a sincere expression, exactly like a conscientious merchant.
“Sorry, I won’t sell for 35,000. I’ll go look around some more.”
If it weren’t for the reference price provided by the intelligence system, Jiang Tao would have already succumbed to the temptation and made the deal.
But with the reference price from the intelligence system, it wasn’t so easy for others to rip him off.
“37,000.”
Seeing Jiang Tao about to leave, the voice of the antique shop owner came from the mobile phone again.
Jiang Tao remained unmoved, already packing the notebook with the bill into his shoulder bag.
“Alright, alright, buddy, I’m impressed. You really know how to keep your cool! 40,000 it is!”
“Son, sign the contract with him and give him the money.”
The antique shop owner finished giving instructions to his son and hung up the phone.
When Jiang Tao heard that the transaction was about to be finalized, his tense heart finally relaxed, and he was overjoyed!
It was done!
“Sir, let’s go over there to sign the contract. After signing, it’s payment in exchange for goods.”
“If you have anything else you want to sell in the future, please bring it to us first.”
“Our boss is giving you this price this time because he also wants to be friends with you.”
Seeing that his boss had spoken, the clerk stopped haggling with Jiang Tao over the price and invited him to an area with a desk to complete the procedures.
Jiang Tao first signed a transaction contract and then a disclaimer, guaranteeing the legality and compliance of the source of the money.
After signing the contract, it was payment in exchange for goods, and Jiang Tao successfully received the 40,000 yuan transfer from Boyaa Auction House.
“Pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Jiang. I look forward to our next cooperation.”
After transferring the money to Jiang Tao, Zhang Bo smiled and extended his hand, saying:
“If you have any old items to sell in the future, please prioritize contacting me.”
“Absolutely, absolutely.”
Jiang Tao also smiled and shook Zhang Bo’s hand.
Although they had just met, Jiang Tao felt that Zhang Bo was a good person.
He was very satisfied and comfortable with the entire transaction process today.
“Then I’ll be going now. I won’t disturb your business.”
After receiving the money, he stood up and took his leave, preparing to depart.
“Okay, I’ll walk Mr. Jiang out.”
Zhang Bo smiled warmly and escorted Jiang Tao to the door, watching him leave before turning back into the shop.
Jiang Tao didn’t linger and took the subway, with a few transfers, back to Zhuxinzhuang subway station.
After exiting the subway and taking a bus back to Xiao Shahe Urban Village, it was exactly 12:00 PM.
Having earned another 40,000 yuan in the morning, Jiang Tao was in an exceptionally good mood today!
He directly ordered two dishes at a small restaurant on the street and a bottle of Bai Niu Er.
Ring ring ring—
Just as Jiang Tao finished ordering, Xu Li’s phone call came in.
He swiped his finger to answer the call.
Xu Li appeared on the screen, wearing an off-white sweater and tight blue jeans, sitting on the living room sofa with her legs crossed.
“Husband, how did things go this morning?”
As soon as the call connected, Xu Li eagerly asked Jiang Tao about his morning’s results.
“Sigh… I went around all morning, and they all said it was only worth 200 at most.”
Jiang Tao suppressed the urge to laugh, putting on a very convincing act.
“Ah? Only 200? You made me happy for nothing! But it’s still good, like getting another 100 yuan for free.”
Xu Li’s mindset adjusted very quickly and she didn’t seem too disappointed.
Jiang Tao couldn’t help but chuckle and say, “We agreed to split it halfway when we meet. I’ll transfer your 100 to you later.”
“Something’s not right! You’re tricking me, aren’t you, Jiang Tao? Are you trying to hide private money and keep a mistress on the side!”
Seeing the sly smile on Jiang Tao’s face, Xu Li immediately saw through his trick!
“Hahaha…”
“Okay, I’m done teasing you, silly wife. We’re truly lucky fools this time. Guess how much I sold the bill I showed you for?”
“10,000?”
Xu Li felt she was being very bold, but she was still too conservative.
“Be bolder.”
“100,000?”
“Holy cow, you really dare to imagine! You might as well say 10 million!”
Jiang Tao was speechless at his silly wife’s wildly fluctuating guesses.
“Just tell me quickly, how could I possibly guess!”
Although Xu Li was already 30 years old this year, her ability to act cute was as potent as ever.
“40,000.”
Jiang Tao stopped teasing his silly wife and directly told her the agreed-upon price.
“No underreporting or omissions?”
“Am I that kind of person! I’ll send you the contract and transaction records later, alright!”
“Hehe, no need. You’re my husband, of course I believe you! Send me 20,000 later! You promised to give me half!”
“Okay, okay, I’ll transfer it now!”
“Thank you, husband, you’re the most handsome husband in the world! Mwah~”
Xu Li puckered her red lips to the phone screen and blew Jiang Tao a kiss remotely.
“I just like that you always tell the truth.”
Seeing his silly wife so happy, Jiang Tao’s lips curved into a gratified smile.
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