In his frustration, Yu Feibai seized the current lull to immediately contact a friend, engaging in an exchange via mobile phone. After some back and forth communication, Yu Feibai suddenly looked up at Wang Guan and asked, "Brother, you won't mind if I take a few pictures, will you?"

"Uh..."

Wang Guan was momentarily stunned, realizing Yu Feibai was referring to the Celadon small bowl. He nodded, "No problem, go ahead and shoot."

"Thanks."

Yu Feibai didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up his phone, activated the camera function, and with a few clicks—kacha, kacha—captured several high-definition full views of the Celadon small bowl from different angles.

Then, Yu Feibai transmitted these photos via his phone. Shortly after, he received a reply.

At this, Yu Feibai hesitated slightly, then tentatively inquired, "Brother, Old Qian definitely won't want this Celadon small bowl of yours. I wonder, do you have any intention of letting it go?"

"What, you want it?" Wang Guan asked, surprised.

"Not me, a friend of mine," Yu Feibai explained. "He saw the pictures just now and thinks the piece is excellent. He just wonders if you'd be willing to part with it for him."

"He dares to buy it without even seeing the actual object? Isn't he afraid of being cheated?" Wang Guan found it somewhat amusing, yet he keenly perceived the behavior of the truly wealthy.

"Heh heh, since both Old Qian and Uncle De have verified the item as genuine, what is there to worry about?" Yu Feibai laughed. "The piece is fine, just name your price."

"Name a price for what?"

Just then, Gao Dequan walked over, curious, "What are you two chatting about?"

"Uncle De, you've arrived at the perfect moment," Yu Feibai said with a smile. "That young man Qinghua has taken a liking to this Celadon small bowl and asked me to act as an intermediary to acquire it for him."

"Little Tang?"

Gao Dequan looked somewhat puzzled. "Isn't he in Sijiucheng? How did he find out about this?"

"Of course I told him,"

Yu Feibai chuckled lightly. "I told him those few Hare's Fur Cups were fakes, and he was stubborn enough not to believe me. However, upon learning about this Celadon small bowl, he immediately cheered up and told me to secure it for him. What do you think, Uncle De?"

"Daring to make a move without even seeing the item, that's truly..." Gao Dequan shook his head, then looked towards Wang Guan. "Feibai, asking me is useless for this matter. It ultimately depends on Wang Guan's wishes."

"Originally, he wasn't interested, but this fellow’s surname is Tang, and he has a strange penchant for collecting items associated with people named Tang. As soon as he heard the small bowl was made by Tang Ying, he immediately wanted to buy it."

Yu Feibai also shook his head slightly, turning back to look at Wang Guan, and smiled, "Brother, what do you think? Any intention of transferring it?"

"This..." Wang Guan instantly hesitated.

He knew that he had always been deeply interested in collecting antiques. The rule he had previously established—only look, never buy—was due to his lack of the necessary financial means at the time, lacking the spare cash to indulge his hobby.

After all, this wasn't the 1980s, when genuine items were plentiful and fakes were rare. Even if one was short on funds, by gritting one's teeth and tightening the belt for a few days of austere living, one could still unearth treasures.

In this era saturated with forgeries, entering this trade without a solid financial foundation meant getting swindled was the least of one's worries; in severe cases, one could face bankruptcy with no hope of recovery.

The celadon small bowl with intertwined lotus motifs from the Yongzheng and Qianlong periods was exquisitely crafted; just looking at it brought pleasure. To say Wang Guan had no desire to collect it would be a dishonest lie. He might even give it away to return a favor, but he didn't necessarily have to sell it.

However, Wang Guan also considered that given his current circumstances, he genuinely needed a sum of money to improve the lives of himself and his family. Only once he had a stable economic footing could he start collecting things that truly interested him.

Once he settled this in his mind, Wang Guan no longer hesitated and nodded directly, "Fine. The item is too precious; keeping it in my possession might mean I can't sleep soundly at night, fearing it will attract thieves."

"That's settled then."

Yu Feibai was delighted. "Name your price. If my friend agrees, he can transfer the money directly to your account."

"Manager Gao, perhaps you could..."

Wang Guan felt a little awkward, a thought flashing through his mind, and he smiled, "You are the expert here. Could you help set a price?"

"This is between you two; ideally, I shouldn't interfere," Gao Dequan chuckled. "However, I should still give you one piece of advice. This is a deal potentially involving two to three million yuan. It’s best to handle it formally, perhaps by drawing up a transfer contract or something similar, to avoid future disputes that would be difficult to resolve."

"Two to three million..."

Yu Feibai was quick-witted and immediately understood this represented the upper and lower range for the Celadon small bowl's value. He immediately relayed this information to his friend. Then, standing up, he smiled, "Uncle De, I'll have to trouble you with the contract."

"No problem."

Gao Dequan nodded. "The Old Man is resting; we shouldn't disturb him. Let's head back to Jigu Zhai."

"Good."

Yu Feibai smiled and beckoned, "Brother, ride with me. We can discuss things on the way."

Wang Guan naturally did not refuse. He followed Gao Dequan and Yu Feibai out of the courtyard the way they came. Moments later, Wang Guan slid into Yu Feibai's luxury sedan, which was in no way inferior to Gao Dequan's vehicle.

As soon as he sat down, Wang Guan realized Yu Feibai's ride was even more upscale. The leather seats were soft and comfortable, likely made of genuine leather as rumored. The interior trim was minimalist yet conveyed an aura of noble elegance.

Wang Guan sat in the passenger seat, and when he tilted his head up slightly, he could see an ornament hanging from the roof, resembling a talisman for peace. However, this talisman was not a real paper charm, but a jade piece the size of a goose egg, its outer skin crystalline and lustrous, its colors vibrant, possessing a creamy, congealed color.

This piece of jade immediately captivated Wang Guan's gaze, stirring an inexplicable sense in him, an urge to reach out.

"Brother, what do you think of my jade?" Noticing Wang Guan's scrutiny, Yu Feibai was unconcerned; instead, he proactively inquired, his tone laced with a hint of showing off.

"It's hard to say. Let me admire it first,"

Wang Guan took the opening and reached out to touch the thumb-sized, goose-egg-shaped jade. As soon as it rested in his palm, he felt a sensation of fineness, moisture, and density.

Simultaneously, a cool energy flowed out from the jade, winding along his arm, permeating his skin, swiftly traveling until it reached the center of his brow, where it swirled and condensed.

Wang Guan was slightly startled, but having gained experience from past encounters, he immediately calmed himself, maintaining an impassive expression that betrayed no weakness. Yet, unlike previous instances, this cool energy, after seeping into his body, did not flow into his eyes to allow him to see the radiant glow emanating from the jade.

This situation left Wang Guan deeply puzzled, even slightly worried that his peculiar ability might be malfunctioning. However, just as his thoughts began to fluctuate, his brow suddenly emitted waves of warmth that fed back into his eyes.

In an instant, Wang Guan felt a coolness in his eyes. He closed them, then reopened them, and immediately saw the goose-egg-shaped jade in his hand emitting a brilliant, dazzling beam of protective light.

At this moment, Wang Guan vaguely felt he had grasped some secret knack.

But before he could ponder it further, he heard Yu Feibai ask, "Brother, you've been looking for so long, what do you think of my jade?"

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