6: Do you know what this means in Chapter 6?

Gao Yuan nodded; he was in no rush...

Furthermore, Gao Yuan could bring over countless items like these from the modern world; they were only a few hundred yuan a crate at any liquor store...

It wasn't that Gao Yuan didn't want money, but he knew that in any world, there were privileges. This antique shop was the most luxurious storefront on this street. Gao Yuan had been observing since he walked in; those small items at the beginning were a test—a test of their pricing—and the results had left him relatively satisfied.

Now that the testing was over, it was time to talk business. What Gao Yuan needed wasn't money, but resources. He wanted to use the trinkets he brought to trade for a batch of high-tech products from the Future World to take back to the modern society.

Only by circulating products and capital between the two worlds could Gao Yuan maximize his profits.

He wanted the money of the Future World, and he wanted the money of the modern world as well.

Soon, a middle-aged woman wearing tight-fitting clothes walked in, carrying a natural air of charm.

“Hello, I am the owner of Jiayuan Antique Shop, Li Qingmei!”

Gao Yuan stood up and extended his hand. “Boss Li, I am Gao Yuan!”

Hearing the name, a flash of surprise crossed Li Qingmei's face.

“Mr. Gao, you look unfamiliar. You aren't from Longjing, are you?”

“There are so many people in Longjing, do you happen to know everyone?” Gao Yuan countered.

“Mr. Gao must be joking. There are fifty million people in Longjing, but there are fewer than a hundred people with two-character names. What do you think?”

Gao Yuan remained silent. “Boss Li, let's just talk business!”

“Very well. I heard from Manager Liu that you have a big deal?”

“Correct. Take a look at this...”

Gao Yuan handed over the liquor bottle in his hand.

Li Qingmei did not take it, her expression hovering between a smile and a smirk. “Liquor. Our appraiser has already seen it and told me about it. Pure grain liquor, in perfect condition—as if... it just left the factory! I wonder how much of it you have, Mr. Gao?”

“How much do you want?”

Gao Yuan asked in return.

Li Qingmei's spirits lifted. This meant he had more, not just these few bottles!

“Mr. Gao, to be honest with you, this liquor is too new! Although the appraiser said there's no problem, I feel it might be a case of old bottles filled with new liquor. Could this new liquor be a blended alcoholic beverage? Mr. Gao, don't be angry; after all, doing that is quite easy!”

Gao Yuan was stunned for a moment. So that was it. He directly opened the bottle of Fenjiu in his hand, and immediately, the unique fragrance of the spirit wafted through the air.

Li Qingmei smelled the fragrance, her face full of intoxication.

“Yes, this is the scent. I once smelled it at a state banquet!”

Gao Yuan capped the bottle.

“Well? Any more doubts?”

“None. My apologies, Mr. Gao, we'll take this liquor... With such perfect condition, you surely have more than just these few bottles, right?” Li Qingmei asked. With such preservation conditions, there definitely wouldn't be just a few bottles; there had to be at least a warehouse full!

“How many do you want?”

Gao Yuan asked again.

Li Qingmei looked at Gao Yuan's expression and determined he was serious.

“Twenty bottles. Do you have them?”

“At what price?”

“Fifty million per bottle! As you know, the unit price naturally drops when the quantity is high!”

“Fine, deal!”

Gao Yuan hesitated for a moment before speaking!

Li Qingmei hadn't expected Gao Yuan to actually agree. She had originally just been testing him. This world didn't lack alcohol, but high-end grain liquor was extremely rare because natural grains were so precious, let alone liquor brewed from them!

“Starting five hundred years ago, the United Government banned the use of grain for brewing alcohol. All the alcohol on the market now is just alcoholic beverages. For Mr. Gao to be able to get so much ancient grain liquor, you must be quite powerful! Is it a special supply for the high-level officials?”

“You don't need to worry about the source!”

Li Qingmei gave a charming laugh. “Alright, then let's trade cash for goods!”

“No... I want a trade in kind!”

“In kind? I can't get my hands on contraband... If Mr. Gao is after contraband, I'm afraid this business can't be done!”

“I'm a good person, how could I want contraband? Although this liquor can barely be considered an antique, it's different from other antiques. Alcohol is a consumable, and this won't be our only collaboration. Am I right, Boss Li?”

Li Qingmei raised an eyebrow and threw him a flirtatious look. “Mr. Gao is right, how do you understand me so well? Tell me your conditions. As long as it's not illegal, I'll agree to any condition, including myself...”

Gao Yuan did not take the bait...

His fingers tapped on the table. “What I want is simple: some basic technological products and production lines. For example, chips?”

Since Gao Yuan had come to this world, he naturally wanted to maximize his benefits by using items from the real world to exchange for high-tech products from the future...

Li Qingmei frowned. “Chip equipment is regulated; it's not easy to get... Current Bio-chip production is a state monopoly!”

“No, no, no. Not Bio-chips. Silicon-based Chips...”

Gao Yuan watched Li Qingmei's expression as he spoke.

Li Qingmei laughed upon hearing this. “Silicon-based Chips? That's easy. Those chips are used in toys. What do you want them for?”

“Don't worry about the use. I want Silicon-based Chip equipment at the 5nm and 3nm levels!”

“Never mind 5nm, there are even 1nm and 0.1nm Photolithography Machines. This kind of stuff is technology that was phased out long ago. Now, only some toy manufacturers use Silicon-based Chips to reduce costs. In fact, five hundred years ago, Silicon-based Chips were basically obsolete. It's just that toy manufacturers later discovered that chips processed from silicon waste could perfectly satisfy toy usage and were cheap... so they picked it up again!”

Gao Yuan was shocked inwardly, but his expression remained calm.

“That's good... I'll bring twenty bottles of liquor at this time tomorrow. You prepare one billion worth of various tech products and production lines, but the Silicon-based Chip Photolithography Machine is a must!”

“No problem...”

Li Qingmei said with a smile.

Gao Yuan checked the time; the appointed time with Qin Mugutan was almost up. He had to leave...

“Farewell!”

Seeing Gao Yuan stand up, Li Qingmei also stood and walked toward him, her figure swaying enchantingly.

“Brother Gao, now that business is done, why don't we have a meal together to get to know each other?”

“No need...”

Gao Yuan pushed Li Qingmei away, his brow furrowing slightly.

Li Qingmei noticed his expression and took a step back nonchalantly. “Haha, what are you nervous about? Afraid this big sister will eat you up?”

Gao Yuan looked seriously at Li Qingmei and then nodded. “Yes...”

...

Leaving the antique shop, Gao Yuan went to the restaurant where he had made an appointment with Qin Mugutan yesterday. He didn't go in directly.

Because it was still early, Gao Yuan found a seat on the street opposite the restaurant and sat down.

Looking across...

At this moment, Li Qingmei, the owner of Jiayuan Antique Shop, gave orders with a serious face. “Go investigate this man named Gao Yuan. A person with a two-character name should be very easy to find!”

The young man in a black suit standing before Li Qingmei asked, “President Li, what if this person is using a fake name? What if he isn't a nobleman at all, but just an ordinary person?”

“The name is certainly not real, but his status cannot be faked. This Gao Yuan is definitely from the top tier. At such a young age, he already possesses the aura of a superior. And didn't you see the clothes he was wearing? They were all natural plant fibers, including his underwear and even his socks... Furthermore, there wasn't a trace of the scent of Nutritional Paste on him. Do you know what that means?”

“It means he has been eating natural food and wearing natural fiber clothes since he was a child. Also, did you notice his expression when he twisted open the liquor bottle? He actually showed a hint of disgust. Even I was intoxicated by that fragrance, yet he was disgusted. This shows that in the environment he grew up in, this kind of grain liquor is so common that he frequently sees drunk people. Only then would such an expression appear!”