238: Trading silver dollars

The next day, Yang Qi and Bai Xue got up early. As soon as they contacted Zhang Jun, they were informed that he had already left, so the two agreed to meet at the highway exit.

It turned out that last night, Roasted Egg Sea and The Expert at Qiaozuiquan contacted Yang Qi one after another after their broadcasts.

Both hoped to meet with Yang Qi this morning to negotiate the purchase of silver dollars in person.

They also hoped Yang Qi would agree to them bringing one or two wealthy collectors who enjoyed collecting.

Yang Qi, of course, had no problem with this, as long as they could afford the price. Selling one or two more was fine too.

Later, he received a call from Zhang Jun, asking if he was meeting some friends from Guangdong Province tomorrow.

It turned out that the person planning to come with Teacher Hai Dong was an entrepreneur from Guangdong Province.

He happened to know Zhang Jun, so he called him to inquire. Since it was a business deal between friends and brothers, he naturally had to come over.

Yang Qi and Bai Xue met Zhang Jun at the highway exit.

“Brother Jun, you’re here?”

“Ah! Old Cao has already called me twice.”

Zhang Jun said helplessly, then turned to ask Yang Qi:

“Yang Qi, are your silver dollars really that valuable? Why did I hear Old Cao say that one coin is worth over ten million?”

“Hehehe, I don’t really understand either, that’s why I’m having them authenticated. If they’re real, then they should be worth a lot of money.”

Yang Qi said with a hint of smugness.

“Xiao Xue, get a few for Brother Jun to admire.”

“I don’t understand them, what can I admire?!”

Zhang Jun refused verbally, but his hands honestly took a few silver dollars. He also wanted to see what kind of silver dollars could be so valuable.

However, he held them in his hand, looking left and right but couldn’t make heads or tails of them. He uninterestingly handed the silver dollars back to Bai Xue.

Not long after, the three saw a car exit the highway and slowly drive towards them.

Three people got out of the car. Yang Qi recognized one of them at first glance: Teacher Hai Dong’s hair was noticeably fuller than it was during the live broadcast, though only slightly. He walked towards them with a smile.

“Ah! A-Jun! You’ve been waiting a long time, a long time.”

A portly middle-aged man, before even reaching them, extended both hands towards Zhang Jun.

He was clearly the Old Cao that Zhang Jun had mentioned.

“Oh, welcome, President Cao, you’ve had a tiring journey.”

Zhang Jun also stepped forward, shaking the other’s hand, and the two exchanged a vigorous handshake.

“Teacher Hai Dong, hello! I’m Yang Qi.”

Yang Qi also extended both hands towards Teacher Hai Dong, and the two clasped hands tightly.

“Aiya! Brother Yang, you’re still so young! Truly young and accomplished!”

Teacher Hai Dong said enthusiastically, with his characteristic smile.

At this moment, Zhang Jun and Boss Cao also came over and introduced everyone.

“Yang Qi, when will your other guests arrive?”

Zhang Jun asked.

“They just messaged me, they should be here in about fifteen minutes.”

“Alright then, you and Xiao Xue wait here for a bit. I’ll take President Cao and Teacher Hai Dong to your house first.”

“President Cao is usually too busy and hasn’t been fishing for a long time. After we finish our business, I’ll take him out to cast a few lines.”

Zhang Jun said to Yang Qi.

“Okay, no problem at all. Brother Jun, please help me entertain President Cao and Teacher Hai Dong for now. I’ll head back as soon as I pick up the others.”

Yang Qi nodded and said. He then apologized to the group.

Of course, no one felt that Yang Qi was being impolite, as Yang Qi had not concealed that he had arranged for two groups of people to come and view the silver dollars that morning.

Zhang Jun drove ahead to lead the way and soon arrived at Yang Qi’s doorstep. Mother Yang Zheng Jin happened to be watering the plants in Yang Qi’s yard.

“Oh, Auntie, still busy?”

“A-Jun, you’re here! I’m just watering the plants.”

Zheng Jin said.

“Auntie, don’t spoil them both. Let them water the plants themselves; you’re busy enough over there.”

Zhang Jun joked with Zheng Jin. Then he added,

“Auntie, these two are Yang Qi’s friends. I’ll bring them in to sit for a bit. He’s still waiting for a few other friends and will be back soon.”

“Okay! Hello everyone! A-Jun, please help entertain the guests. I need to go water the plants over there.”

His mother had just finished watering, greeted everyone, and then left.

“A-Jun, this is Yang Qi’s mother?”

President Cao asked.

“Yes, they live in the house next door.”

Zhang Jun said.

President Cao and the others nodded, looking around at the surroundings, and suddenly spotted the large fish tank. Their interest was immediately piqued.

“Oh! So much seafood!”

“These Chinese Spiny Lobsters are great, and why are so many Crabs still tied up?”

President Cao and Teacher Hai Dong asked as they looked.

“I estimate that, except for that big Chinese Spiny Lobster, all the others are for Yang Qi to eat himself. He even sent a lot to my house yesterday.”

Zhang Jun explained.

“Is this Yang Qi really a fisherman?”

President Cao was a bit curious. After all, having two villas at home would be quite remarkable if he were a fisherman.

“Hmm, to be precise, he is indeed a fisherman. He also has two boats and is currently planning to order one or two large boats capable of deep-sea fishing.”

While these few were chatting, Yang Qi and Bai Xue brought the people into the house.

Yang Qi introduced both parties to each other. After all, they were all in the same line of work, and even if they hadn't met before, they had all heard of each other.

The main thing was that the bosses they brought along turned out to be more or less acquainted. After some pleasantries, everyone got straight to the point.

Yang Qi had Bai Xue take out 10 silver dollars and handed them to Roasted Egg Sea and The Expert at Qiaozuiquan for appraisal.

The two carefully examined the 10 silver dollars. Indeed, the actual items felt much better.

“Teacher Ting Quan, do they pass?”

Yang Qi saw that both had finished looking and asked Teacher Ting Quan with a smile.

“They pass, they absolutely pass, genuine at first glance! Hahahaha.”

Everyone laughed heartily, easing the somewhat tense atmosphere.

“I wonder, Boss Yang, would you be willing to part with some and share them with us?”

President Cao asked. The two bosses brought by Teacher Ting Quan also looked at Yang Qi.

“Yes, you can pick which ones you like. Just set a price.”

Yang Qi said readily.

“These ten silver dollars are all genuine. Except for a few, they are all top-quality items. Some of them are even the best of the best.”

“These silver dollars all have approximate reference prices from auctions, but auctions also involve commissions and other expenses. The actual amount received is not as much.”

Teacher Ting Quan first confirmed that all the silver dollars were genuine, then also brought up the matter of auction prices.

Yang Qi, of course, knew this, as he had already participated in the Bluefin Tuna auction.

“I understand that. You can discuss a price. However, if the price isn’t right, I still plan to keep them and pass them on to my son in the future.”