flstandardbreds Chapter 1401 The Treasure Appraisal Streamer Sets a Scam 1
Chapter 1401 The Treasure Appraisal Streamer Sets a Scam 1
"Ta-da! Hostess, congratulations on making a fortune again!"
003 jokingly set off a string of firecrackers.
The sound was very loud.
Just as Shu Jiao came to her senses, she heard a series of crackling sounds.
Amid the explosion, she glanced helplessly at 003, then smiled, "That's right, congratulations on making a fortune again."
31.8 points is indeed no small amount.
"Not only that."
003 shook its head and pulled out a gleaming gold certificate. "Host, congratulations on winning this year's Best Host Award! 30 points are about to be credited to your account!"
The certificate bore the four large, elegant characters: "Best Host."
That's money!
Points!
A word flashed through Shu Jiao's mind instantly—
Immunity from punishment.
"San'er, I'll share half with you."
As Shu Jiao thought about it, she said, "You put in quite a few points for this prize, didn't you?"
Her third son, who usually wins more than he loses, has been losing to all three players at mahjong lately.
She could hardly bear to watch anymore.
003: ...
Hey?
"Host sister~~~"
003 was deeply moved and hugged Shu Jiao's arm tightly, saying, "I love you so much!"
Shu Jiao took the opportunity to pet it a couple of times; it was fluffy and felt great.
"If I can earn extra money in the next world, I might be able to accumulate a million points."
Shu Jiao smiled and said, "I'll give you a bonus then."
"Host sister~"
003 made a big heart shape with her hands, "You are the best host sister in the whole world."
"Many people say you're incredibly handsome."
As 003 spoke, he turned on the screen, which flashed with a series of beautiful photos of Shu Jiao. "They all like you very much."
"But I only like our third son."
Shu Jiao smiled and coaxed it.
"Hehe~"
003 was overjoyed.
[System Group]
[003]: I originally intended to personally fund the host's chances of winning the prize, but the host insisted on giving me half of the points. Oh dear~
【003】: How come I have so many points?
【003】：Happy.jpg.
[007]: Is your host sister interested in switching systems? Could you give me her contact information?
【004】: Please provide your coordinates, thank you.
【019】: Please provide your coordinates, thank you.
【031】: Please provide the coordinates, thank you...
003 glanced around and saw that the whole world was full of bastards who wanted to steal its host sister. It immediately checked the coordinates and quickly turned off the blocking.
Humph.
The host sister can only belong to it; no other system can even think about getting close to her.
"Let's go, San'er."
Shu Jiao had no idea that 003 was secretly showing off everywhere behind her back. She rubbed its fluffy fur and prepared to go to the next world.
"Okay~"
003 chuckled as he saw Shu Jiao off.
In the blink of an eye, the world changed.
"Boss Shu, I'll transfer the money to you right away."
A slightly hoarse voice rang out, filled with undisguised anticipation, "This was passed down from my elders. Is it really worth two million?"
Shu Jiao looked up.
Standing opposite her was a middle-aged man with slightly cloudy eyes. His hands, which were gripping his phone, were dry, cracked, wrinkled, and covered in calluses.
My skin has darkened somewhat due to years of exposure to wind and sun.
It's clear that they live in poverty.
【ding~】
[Received 50,000 yuan.]
Before Shu Jiao could speak, he excitedly transferred the money.
On the table in front of Shu Jiao was an old blue and white porcelain bowl, which had been polished to a fine patina.
What is this thing?
Two million?
what?
Shu Jiao was stunned for two seconds, looking left and right. This bowl... is at most twenty... two yuan.
That's really the most I can do.
003: "Host, the plot has been sent to you."
"it is good."
Shu Jiao agreed.
A few seconds later, Shu Jiao's expression became slightly subtle.
This is a world of cultural discontinuity, Xuanxing.
Previous major wars had left the histories of various countries in a state of semi-loss, so the archaeological industry has ushered in a new era after the situation stabilized.
Once you enter the field of archaeology, you're guaranteed a permanent government job for life.
Antiques thus become quite valuable.
However, the tomb is very dangerous, and there's not much modern technology that can be used inside.
This has led to a situation where members of archaeological teams, who have stable jobs and are serious about studying history, have suffered heavy losses after heavy casualties after entering tombs.
There's no other way.
Private archaeological teams emerged as a result.
Whether you can get in, how much you can bring out, and whether you can bring it out alive all depend on your abilities.
Before you go in, you have to sign a waiver of life and death.
If you're alive, you're lucky; if you're dead, you're unlucky.
That's roughly the situation right now.
The original owner, Shu Jiao.
The owner of an antique shop.
This antique shop was a family business passed down from the Shu family, but it has fallen on hard times, with not much stock and not much profit.
The original owner graduated with a master's degree in archaeology. His parents wanted to acquire some goods, but they died while tomb raiding. His grandparents also died while tomb raiding.
She then inherited the shop.
but……
How do I make money?
Out of stock!
How to do?
Where can I get some goods, and what methods can I use to make money?
After thinking it over all night, the original owner slammed his fist on the table and decided to create an antique appraisal account, boasting that his ancestors were all masters of earth-based arts, that his family had a long history of scholarship, and that he was highly educated...
In short, it boils down to two words—
specialized!
In short, it boils down to one sentence—
Trust me, you won't go wrong!
With her superb acting skills and decent professional knowledge, the original owner did manage to fool quite a few people.
The account is up and running.
A bunch of people were giving tips, a bunch of people were asking for appraisals, and a bunch of people were checking in at fixed times like they were watching a TV series.
Of course, the original intention was not to receive tips.
She had a sudden inspiration and set a trap for someone.
The appraisal fee is a symbolic two thousand.
When someone brings a genuine product, she claims it's a counterfeit or made with modern technology, offering to buy it back at a low price and resell it at a high price.
If someone brings a fake, she'll claim it's genuine or that they can't see it clearly and suggest sending it to an auction or contacting a cultural research institution, but they'll have to pay a commission fee, followed by a series of fees until she's drained them dry.
These are all basic operations.
When someone tries to buy antiques from her offline, she produces a bunch of fakes and counterfeits.
She wouldn't say it was real, just that it was an old item, making people pay high prices to find a bargain, and lying that someone had made three million by spending five thousand with her...
The original owner was practically a natural at such things, and her methods were truly ingenious and varied.
At first, he was timid and didn't dare to make any big moves, so he made a little money by cheating and swindling. Later, he became bolder and bolder, and he even cheated people out of their money, and they still had to say thank you.
but!
As the saying goes, if you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet.
The original owner achieved financial freedom through these schemes and was preparing to pull off one last heist before retiring, when his schemes were exposed.
The other party was swindled and left heavily in debt.
In a moment of impulse, he grabbed a knife and stabbed the original owner to death.
Shu Jiao: ...
"So hasty... such a hasty death."
Shu Jiao clicked her tongue twice.
Based on the original owner's actions, he certainly deserved his punishment.
but!
Many antique dealers do this.
Those who don't know anything about this industry will only pay tuition fees if they come in.
In cases where you can genuinely find bargains and make big money, it's either a charade orchestrated by insiders to fool gullible people, or...
Legitimate transactions used to launder money.