Li Chonglou did not respond directly, but instead asked, "Brother Du, are you only interested in those replicas?"
Du Yun paused for a moment and nodded.
Li Chonglou remained silent for a while. Du Yun seemed to have guessed something and asked, "Brother Li, do you mean you only have the genuine articles?"
After careful consideration, Li Chonglou decided to be upfront about this.
Observing his demeanor and ambitions, Li Chonglou felt that Du Yun was not a person with hidden motives, putting on a front. The claim of having goods might just be a tactic, and he might not necessarily want to conduct the transaction with replicas.
Therefore, sincerity was paramount at this moment.
Even if he was mistaken, sincerity was always the most effective weapon.
Li Chonglou stated directly, "I don't actually have any replicas, but I do have quite a few genuine articles. If you don't like them, perhaps we can find another way."
Du Yun understood Li Chonglou's meaning and couldn't help but smile, "So, Brother Li has something to ask of me. You could have just said so directly, after all, you've already done me a great favor."
"Even if it was unintentional, you helped me, and I, Du Yun, understand that."
He was so easy to talk to, completely different from the Du Tian rumored. However, Li Chonglou wasn't overly pleased, as Du Yun's words carried an unspoken implication.
The phrase "you helped me" when emphasized served as a reminder, and everyone understood what that reminder entailed.
Therefore, Li Chonglou did not immediately follow up on Du Yun's words but stated, "Although I don't have them on hand right now, if you give me some time, I believe I can find quite a few."
Li Chonglou smiled confidently. He held the position of president of the Qin Province Antique Association. For someone in the antique business, it would be extraordinary if they didn't have fakes around. This was why he was still confident.
As long as Du Yun was genuinely interested in those replicas, he would definitely have what he wanted!
However, to his surprise, Du Yun did not show much interest in this.
Looking at his calm expression, Li Chonglou couldn't help but frown.
Could this guy have been faking it all along?
Just then, Du Yun suddenly spoke, asking all the employees present to leave.
"Brother Du, what is this?"
After everyone had left, Du Yun's expression suddenly became serious and solemn.
Li Chonglou looked confused; this reaction left him bewildered.
Du Yun first confirmed that no one was around before speaking, "Brother Li, no, Senior Li, no matter what you wish to ask of me, if you can help me this time, I will do whatever I can!"
The change was too rapid; Li Chonglou couldn't react in time and could only stare blankly at Du Yun.
"What do you mean by that?"
Du Yun sighed and said, "I have no choice. I don't want my grandfather to intervene."
Li Chonglou's brow furrowed, and he stared intently at Du Yun.
"For the past half a month, I don't know which faction has been targeting me in secret, and there have even been attempts on my life a few times."
Du Yun looked helpless, but Li Chonglou did not see fear on his face, which was rather unusual.
"Are you saying you want me to protect you?"
Du Yun nodded, then shook his head.
"I don't want your protection. I want you to find that faction and deal with them!"
Li Chonglou's brow furrowed even tighter.
"Why would you come to me?"
This was Li Chonglou's biggest question. He didn't recall using any of his abilities when he intervened back then.
He had only met Du Yun once, so why was he making this request after recognizing him?
Li Chonglou couldn't figure it out. If Du Yun didn't clarify this point, he wouldn't agree!
Perhaps sensing his thoughts, Du Yun proactively explained, "The reason I came to you is that I know you and my grandfather are the same type of person."
Upon hearing this, Li Chonglou's body tensed up instantly!
The same type of person, what did that mean? The only connection he had with Du Tian was the curse they both carried!
Du Yun bringing this up undoubtedly proved that he already knew about it!
But the question was, how did he know?
Seeing Li Chonglou's surprised expression, Du Yun seemed to have anticipated it and said with a faint smile, "You and my grandfather share the same aura."
"In fact, I sensed it the day you had a conflict with Xiao Feng, but it was the first time I had perceived such a situation, so I didn't react immediately. It wasn't until I watched your video later that I realized you had many similarities with my grandfather."
"Wait!"
Li Chonglou suddenly interrupted Du Yun.
"You mean your grandfather too?"
He already knew this, of course, but he didn't intend to reveal it, as not everyone who carried a curse could sense this feeling.
Ma San had only found out after he actively released his aura. Li Chonglou had always attributed it to the Soul Vase.
And the Soul Vase was his biggest secret, second only to his two main objectives!
So he found Du Yun's intention strange. Was this Du Yun proactively revealing his grandfather's secret to him?
There must be a hidden reason for such an unusual occurrence!
As Li Chonglou's guard was fully raised, Du Yun calmly explained with a smile, "Brother Li, you don't need to be nervous. My grandfather's secret is a gesture of my sincerity. I want you to know that my background is not as weak as you might think."
"No matter how powerful that faction is, as long as you can help me solve this, you don't need to worry about the aftermath."
Li Chonglou still didn't understand.
"If that's the case, why don't you have your grandfather deal with it?"
"Also, you are his grandson. Why should an outsider like me handle this instead of him?"
Du Yun shook his head, "Precisely because he is my grandfather, I don't want him to take such a risk."
I understand…
Li Chonglou instantly realized. This guy truly had no qualms!
It was as if he was pointing to a burning pit ahead and didn't want his own people to jump in, so he was asking an outsider to do it!
However, he did have something to ask for himself.
Li Chonglou sighed and asked, "Then aren't you afraid that I might ask you to make a similar choice?"
This statement indeed puzzled Du Yun.
"What do you mean?"
Still too young, Li Chonglou shook his head and got straight to the point, "Let me be frank, I came to Wushan Town this time precisely to ask your grandfather to come out of seclusion. The reason I sought you out is that I visited your grandfather, but I felt there was no opportunity."