20: Not a fan of Curry

[Chen Xinyi: Of course I'm not the one buying it.]

[Chen Xinyi: Besides, even if I wanted to buy it, I couldn't afford it.]

[Then why are you asking?]

[Chen Xinyi: I saw you listed it online, so I figured you didn't know any buyers. I happen to have a friend whose family collects this kind of stuff. If you need, I can ask him if he's interested.]

"I didn't expect that selling a watch last time would bring such an unexpected harvest."

Having an introduction from an acquaintance was definitely better than running around like a headless fly.

Ye Su didn't refuse Chen Xinyi's kindness either.

[Then I'll have to trouble you to ask for me. Thanks.]

[Chen Xinyi: Why are you being so polite with your big sister?]

Checkout time was approaching, so Ye Su didn't banter with Chen Xinyi any further. After sending her the photos and information, he packed his things and prepared to check out.

Just as Ye Su finished checking out and got onto his electric scooter, Chen Xinyi sent him a message.

[Chen Xinyi: My friend says he'll buy the stamp, but we have to bring it over for him to take a look first.]

[Chen Xinyi: This thing of yours is real, right? Don't end up screwing me over.]

[Of course it's real.]

[Then when is your friend free? Give me his address so I can take it over for him to look at.]

[Chen Xinyi: How about 4:30 this afternoon?]

[Sure.]

[Chen Xinyi: Then I'll wait for you at the Xiguan Subway Station exit at 4:30, and I'll take you to his shop.]

[Would that be too much trouble for you? Why don't you give me his contact info and I'll go by myself.]

[Chen Xinyi: It's no trouble. I have nothing to do today anyway. Taking you there will also let me see what a tiny piece of paper worth over ten thousand yuan looks like.]

Since she had offered to help and put it that way, Ye Su couldn't think of a reason to refuse.

[Alright, thanks then.]

[Chen Xinyi: What, you want to brush me off with just a thank you? Let me tell you, I still remember the milk tea you promised last time.]

[Chen Xinyi: No way. The deal I'm helping you negotiate is worth over ten thousand yuan. If you sell this stamp today, you absolutely have to treat me to a meal.]

Ye Su didn't expect this woman to be so persistent.

"Are women all like this? You look down on those who fawn over you, but chase after those who ignore you?"

[Alright.]

Having eaten nothing but a piece of bread in the middle of the night to tide himself over, Ye Su's stomach was already growling with hunger.

After replying to Chen Xinyi, Ye Su rode his electric scooter to a small shop nearby, had a meal, and then returned to his dorm.

Having gone missing in the middle of the night, as soon as he opened the dorm room door, he was greeted by his three roommates:

"Nowhere to be seen first thing in the morning, where did you run off to?"

"I thought you were sleepwalking in the middle of the night and fell off the balcony."

"I'm speechless. Can't you guys wish me well for once?"

Feeling that Ye Su had been acting very mysterious lately, Jiang Zhibin asked suspiciously:

"Could there be a new situation? Did you go have some fun with a girl in the middle of the night?"

"Yeah, just finished having fun. I'm just back to recharge my batteries now. I have a date with another girl this afternoon."

"Would you die if you didn't brag?"

"If you can actually go on a date with a girl this afternoon, I'll eat my computer screen on the spot."

People are just so contradictory.

When Ye Su made up stories, they believed them without a doubt. Now that he was telling them the truth, they doubted him instead.

"Believe it or not."

Ye Su didn't bother with them. He plugged in his charger, lay down on his bed, and began researching the tricks of antique shops.

...

On the other side, Chen Xinyi smiled triumphantly after receiving Ye Su's message. Her five slender fingers spun a quick flourish before clenching into a fist.

"Let's see how you escape my grasp this time."

Then she opened her wardrobe and began coordinating a "man-killer" outfit for herself.

...

When Chen Xinyi walked out of Xiguan Subway Station a bit after four o'clock, Ye Su was already waiting for her outside the exit.

"Yo, usually I can't even get you to come out when I ask, but when something's up, you arrive so early?"

"I can't very well ask for your help and then make you wait for me here."

As he spoke, Ye Su's gaze uncontrollably drifted downward.

Today, the temperature in Yangcheng had already reached over twenty degrees. Chen Xinyi's coat was casually left open, revealing a low-cut, tight camisole underneath, topped with a semi-transparent, off-the-shoulder pullover.

The peek-a-boo effect, paired with a backpack strap that ran right down the middle, dividing her chest into "two rooms and a hall," made Ye Su unable to resist taking a few extra glances.

He finally understood what it meant by "when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back into you."

This was a freaking pure stat monster!

Further down was a pair of ripped jeans that were tight at the top and loose at the bottom. Not only did they showcase her proud physique, but Ye Su's sharp eyes also noticed a layer of black stockings with an indistinguishable pattern underneath the rips.

Holy crap, stockings under pants!

If there was any regret, it was that Chen Xinyi wasn't wearing Valentinos on her feet.

However, a pair of white sneakers paired with her current outfit gave Chen Xinyi a touch of youthful energy of her twenties amid her sexiness.

The grandmaster once said: taking one look is respect, keeping your eyes on them is constant respect.

So, after respecting her from head to toe, Ye Su respected her all the way back up to Chen Xinyi's eyes, which were framed by thin silver glasses.

Her 6/4 parted wavy hair, paired with the thin-framed glasses and light makeup, instantly raised Ye Su's rating of Chen Xinyi from 85 to 95 points.

At this moment, Ye Su also noticed that several guys entering the subway station were subtly casting their eyes in this direction.

And when Chen Xinyi saw Ye Su sizing her up from head to toe, she didn't show the slightest displeasure; instead, she looked rather proud.

Hmph, men.

"Not hiding from me now?"

"Why would I hide from you? It's not like you eat people."

Chen Xinyi leaned her upper body forward slightly and gave Ye Su a teasing smile. "How do you know I don't eat people?"

This was too much even for Ye Su, who could only take a step back instinctively.

Are women nowadays really this bold?

"Isn't your friend waiting? We'd better head over quickly."

"So impatient. We can't even chat for a bit longer?"

Chen Xinyi found that teasing a young pup like Ye Su was indeed quite fun.

"Alright, since you're in such a hurry, let's go."

Saying that, Chen Xinyi looped her right arm directly through Ye Su's arm and walked forward.

Referee!

Where is the referee!

Isn't charging with the ball a foul?!

It was only a few minutes' walk from the subway station to Chen Xinyi's friend's shop, but Ye Su was in painful bliss the entire way, not even daring to move his left arm.

When Chen Xinyi let go and pushed the door open to enter the shop first, Ye Su felt a sense of relief, but also a trace of reluctance in his heart.

"Brother Liang, I brought my friend over."

Looking up and seeing Chen Xinyi's outfit today, Brother Liang's eyes instantly lit up:

"You're here. Have a seat."

After Ye Su entered, he happened to see Brother Liang sizing Chen Xinyi up with shining eyes as well.

"Hello, Brother Liang."

"Hello, make yourself at home."

"Alright."

Hearing Ye Su greet him, Brother Liang finally tore his eyes away from Chen Xinyi and gestured for him to sit opposite.

As he sat down, Ye Su looked around and saw various pots, jars, and vases displayed in the shop, with several calligraphies and paintings hanging on the walls. As for whether these things were real or fake, Ye Su had no way of knowing.

Still, to be able to open an antique shop in a place like Xiguan, Chen Xinyi's friend's family must be extremely wealthy and influential.

"Did you bring the stamp?"

"I brought it."

Seeing the other party get straight to the point, Ye Su didn't waste words. After wiping his fingers with a tissue, he pulled the [british penny black] out from the slot in his wallet where it was sandwiched between his ID card and bank card, and placed it onto the handkerchief Wan Yuanliang slid over.

Seeing this, Chen Xinyi leaned her head forward curiously, wanting to see what was so special about this stamp.

The gazes of gentlemen were indeed surprisingly consistent.

Chen Xinyi's forward lean instantly drew the attention of both men in the room, making them completely forget about the stamp for a moment.