Chapter 211 - Black Card (1/2)

Wang Ming had a few gift ideas in mind. The classic gifts when you meet your girlfriend's parents are antiques, flowers and wine. He wasn't about to blow out his bank. But the gift had to be substantial enough. He didn't want them to think that he's a prodigal Young Master. But he also couldn't be stingy. As it could make her parents believe that he's not capable enough to take care of her.

FengShong market had a few antique stores, but most of them sold overpriced goods. Paintings and jades he could buy for 50 thousand yuan they sold for double the price. So Wang Ming drove with Ming Ming to another market, one specialized in selling antiques. It's the same street where he stone gambled last time. Thinking about when he bought the did it, Wang Ming realized he was just plain stupid for gambling with all his money.

But at the time, he felt like he couldn't lose. The feeling was almost like he knew which stones held jades and which didn't. He didn't know if the artifact played a role in this or if he just had stupid luck.

It was still early, so there weren't many people out on the streets. Yet the street stalls had started their business. Most stalls sold goods they had found or bought. Wang Ming was sure that many even sold stolen goods, but they would never admit to it.

As they say, the early bird gets the worm. People who's looking for great opportunities had already started purchasing items, the most serious people go in the mornings as there're fewer disturbances.

Ming Ming loved every second of their trip, she had never been to an antique street before. She ran around to look at the goods from various stalls. But most stalls sent her away as they sell antiques if she damages them, then they would lose money. These stalls don't have cameras, so even if they wanted compensation there had to be witnesses.

”Ming Ming, you can pick one item whatever you want I'll buy it okay?” Seeing her sad face, Wang Ming would let her buy one item to cheer her up. It didn't matter too much, except if the item cost too much.

”Mmm, thank you Daddy.” Ming Ming cheered up, at least she could get something. Wang Ming didn't understand why they were being rude, he's accompanying Ming Ming, if they're being rude to her, then why would he buy from them?

They went through stall after stall, but nothing caught their eyes. He didn't think that Ming Ming would be so picky. There were multiple shops selling cute toys, but she didn't even care about them.

In only twenty minutes, they had gone through the entire street. And yet they hadn't bought a single item yet. What deterred Wang Ming the most is that every stall sells so many fake items. Even though he's a complete beginner at examining antiques, he could see almost 95% of the items sold in the stalls are fake.

Seeing the so-called pros advise their clients to buy fake items made him sigh. He wouldn't be a busybody and tell them that, though. He could only be sad for their losses. Even though his eyesight isn't as good as a microscope, Wang Ming found out that if he holds an object and concentrates enough, he could see even the tiniest crack on an object.

He had never learnt how to spot a fake material from a real one. But how could an old antique have a smooth texture like something made in the 20th century? It just isn't possible. Even how well a fake is, it can never fool a well-trained eye.

There was a specific shop on the street which was bustling with business. Wang Ming didn't know exactly, but at least half the street had visited the shop. Only one word could describe the shop, majestic. The sun shone on the shops' wall, which made the shops' golden walls look incredible. Even the steps to the shop had a golden paint. The shop's exterior looked exactly like something you would find in the forbidden city. Somewhere only an emperor would frequent. On top of the shop hung a golden banner which said Golden Antique Shop.

What a fitting name Wang Ming thought.

Ming Ming's eyes shone seeing the shop, with hurried steps, she dragged Wang Ming towards the shop. But at the door stood Two menacing guards with concealed pistols stared them down, frightening her. ”Stop! Only members can enter.”

”Daddy!” Ming Ming jumped into Wang Ming's embrace. Seeing her frightened made him mad, but he didn't blame as they're guards and only doing their job. Calming himself down, Wang Ming said. ”Sorry, we didn't know. How do I become a member?”

The guard who had warned them earlier. Answered with a nicer tone. ”Sir, if you want to become a member. You need a net worth of 3 million yuan. You can then talk with our manager to sign up. If you have the qualifications, then I'll call the manager.”