This is not burying people, what else is it?
No wonder they were given three million each, this is to buy their lives!
"Master Li, although I, Old Huang, admire and fear you, we shouldn't do illegal things if we can avoid it." Huang Yongshou was thinking to himself.
He was skilled in deception and trickery, but he dared not kill or set fires.
After all, this was completely different in nature.
At this moment, his heart was pounding.
"Don't worry, you don't have to kill anyone." Li Chonglou glared at him, thinking that this kid was fierce on the surface but timid within.
Without further explanation, he had Wang Jingwu bring two cups of tea, and the three of them drank it.
Instead, they didn't talk about business.
Huang Yongshou drank the tea with trepidation and unease.
However, he dared not say anything more, nor could he leave.
After nearly half an hour, when he could no longer hold back the urge to urinate, the private room door was pushed open again.
A middle-aged man with triangular eyes and a cunning look entered.
Upon seeing this person, Huang Yongshou stood up abruptly and asked in surprise, "Dacui, why are you here?"
"Old Huang." The man with triangular eyes looked surprised and pointed at Li Chonglou, "Master Li asked for me, so I came to see."
"It's good that you know each other," Li Chonglou said indifferently.
The antique circle was indeed very small, let alone the circle of people who set up scams and deceived others; they were bound to be in contact.
This man with triangular eyes, named Han Kui, specialized in helping people sell high imitation fakes.
Last time, he colluded with the Tang father and son to sell a finely crafted sweet white glaze to scam Lü Chenggong, but it was seen through by Li Chonglou.
Later, he was subdued by Lü Chenggong.
Once these people who lurked in the shadows surfaced, they were doomed.
They were no match for Lü Chenggong, the richest man in the city.
However, it was just right, as he was needed for this matter.
"Let's cut to the chase. Han Kui, I'm looking for you to provide a batch of finely crafted enamel-glazed porcelain, about twelve pieces, aged to the Qianlong period," Li Chonglou ordered straightforwardly. "Prepare this for me within four days, and you'll be well compensated!"
When Han Kui heard that he wasn't in trouble but was being offered a business deal, he immediately patted his chest and said, "This is my specialty, leave it to me."
"I'll provide you with pieces of all sizes, and I guarantee that even experts won't find any flaws!"
These words were not an exaggeration.
Just like the sweet white glaze last time, even old hand Qin Muyang was fooled and retired.
He could definitely be considered an expert.
But it was useless, the real masters of fine imitation specifically targeted these experts.
They did what they knew, and showed what they cared about.
It could be said that the masters of counterfeiting were even more familiar with the nooks and crannies of the antique field than these experts.
Li Chonglou paid a deposit first, and after agreeing on the delivery time, he let Han Kui leave.
Huang Yongshou, at this moment, also seemed to have a sudden realization and understood Li Chonglou's rough plan.
"Everything is ready, all that's needed is the east wind. Execute everything according to my plan!" Li Chonglou explained the plan to Huang Yongshou privately.
Hearing it, the fear in his eyes vanished, replaced by admiration.
This move was truly a complete annihilation, leaving no room for survival!
He couldn't help but remind himself inwardly, never to offend Master Li, otherwise, he wouldn't even know how he died.
After arranging the matters, Li Chonglou dismissed the Huang brothers and then called Wang Dehai over.
As soon as they met, Wang Dehai apologized profusely, "Little brother, I heard from Jingwu about yesterday's incident. You almost suffered an injustice."
"It's my fault. I met a teacher who came for a meal, and I wanted to buy all his paintings, so I chatted a bit longer."
"Fortunately, you handled it. Otherwise, this old brother's reputation would have been completely ruined here."
What he was referring to, of course, was the matter with Xiang Wenbin.
Afterwards, he broke out in a cold sweat. Li Chonglou was now his great benefactor and lucky star.
If that little scoundrel Xiang Wenbin had offended this god, he wouldn't be satisfied unless he was cut into eight pieces.
"It's over, so let's not mention it. It has nothing to do with you, Brother Wang." Li Chonglou smiled. "What do you mean by wanting to buy someone's paintings?"
"Speculating on a celebrity?"
Seeing that Li Chonglou didn't blame him, Wang Dehai breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled, "You truly have discerning eyes, you see through everything at a glance."
"Since you bought my hotel and gave me shares, I can't just sit idle, can I?"
"The cultural industry has been very popular in recent years. I have a resource, why not promote it?"
"Perhaps, a foot of painting could sell for thirty to forty thousand!"
Upon hearing this, Li Chonglou's expression remained unchanged, and he said faintly, "It's better not to do something that's thankless."
"There are plenty of paintings on the market selling for thirty to forty thousand per foot. In reality, selling for a thousand per foot is considered a master."
"I've also heard of that teacher. His style is average, very rigid, with no selling points for promotion."
"Even if you work hard to make it happen, human nature is selfish. He will be dissatisfied."
"Scarcity breeds value. When he is dissatisfied, he will sell his paintings in large quantities, and then all your efforts will be in vain."
In one sentence, he hit the nail on the head.
Hearing this, Wang Dehai's expression changed, and his eyes showed surprise.
He hadn't thought about this matter, but in his current state, he always liked to magnify the meager success rate to one hundred percent to numb and hypnotize himself.
But Li Chonglou's words were like an invisible hand, instantly clearing the fog that obscured his heart, allowing him to see reality.
He couldn't help but shiver, a cold sweat breaking out all over him.
He admired him and said, "Little brother, you really see things clearly."
"But I can't always be idle like this. I don't feel my value."
"Brother Wang, it's not difficult to find value. There's something I'd like you to help me with." Li Chonglou was waiting for him to say this.
In the entire plan he was setting up, there was still a need for a stooge.
Wang Dehai was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate, having been a small boss and involved with the underworld.
He still had some reputation in the entire Qin Province. Having him act would increase credibility.
"Your business, I, Old Wang, will never back down!" Wang Dehai's face was beaming with oil, full of interest.
Thus, Li Chonglou slowly explained, and Wang Dehai kept giving him thumbs up.
After the discussion, he left Desheng.
As soon as he got into the car, he received a call from Lü Yunxu: "Brother Li, has Han Kui's matter been settled?"
"More or less." Li Chonglou replied.
"Do you have time now? I have something I'd like to ask your help with." Lü Yunxu's tone at this moment was a bit shy.
She was completely different from her usual decisive self.
"I do have time, but I'm afraid acting as a boyfriend or lover might not be appropriate. You know I have a family." Li Chonglou's heart sank, and his pure intuition blurted out.
He always felt that Lü Yunxu's attitude towards him was unusual, clearly exceeding the limits of friendship.
Normally, girls are too shy to say such things proactively, but as a man, if he kept lingering, it would be irresponsible.
So, he used a joking tone to dismiss her thoughts.
As expected, after he spoke, Lü Yunxu's mood seemed to have become dispirited.
She remained silent for nearly five seconds.
Perhaps trying to compose herself, she finally said, "Brother Li, you're really joking. How could I possibly ask you to act as my boyfriend and lover?"
"I just want you to act as my business partner. There's a party this afternoon, and you must help me."