Chapter 52 Playboy (1/2)
Chapter 52: Playboy
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Rose was on break and stayed in the house the entire day.
Hans drank the whole night and laid on his bed like a dog playing dead. Li Du had nowhere to go, and was at home reading and playing with Ah Meow.
In the evening, Hans awoke and was fit as a fiddle. He then called Li Du over.
Li Du rolled his eyes and said, ”If you want to go ”hunting” then just go yourself, I’m going to sleep after I’m done reading.”
”Why are you like an old man? Come on buddy, you’re still an early sun that has just risen, bring out your energy! When I was your age, I would masturbate three times a day and then go hunting overnight!”
”I’m human, I’m different from you.”
”What are you talking about? I’m human t-”
”No, you’re just a stallion in heat.”
Despite his reluctance, Li Du eventually went out, because when Hans called him, it was at least something to do. The First Generation iPhone that they put up on eBay had sold.
The auction ended at 28,500 dollars. Hans asked Li Du to get the phone, and then send it to the buyer.
Looking at the useless phone, Li Du sighed in marvel. ”This thing could actually sell for twenty-eight grand? My God, these city folks sure can play with money.”
”This isn’t even much. How about those who spend twenty-eight million on a painting?”
This March had been a bountiful month. The two had already amassed about seventy thousand dollars; this was an early estimate.
Hans said that he would deal with the belt. He had already contacted a buyer. They were a collector of World War II military equipment, living in Flagstaff. The belt was sold for ten thousand dollars, which was a well desired price.
There were auctions everyday throughout America and thousands of old, abandoned units were constantly up for sale. But if the scale was confined to just Flagstaff and its surroundings, then there were not many up for auction.
Li Du enjoyed this life. He would earn a profit from a round of auctions, then stayed at home, reading and playing with his cat, when there was nothing to do. Utter perfection.
However, on the third day after the party, he was summoned by Hans again; this time Hans gave him the call in advance. ”Come over here before 9 pm, I’ll take you to see someone important.”
The two met again, and Hans drove his old ford on the road. Li Du was shocked to see him wearing a suit today, with his leather shoes shining bright. This was an extremely rare sight.
When they reached the entrance of The Sheraton Hotel, which was one of the two five-star hotels in Flagstaff, a surprised doorman helped open their door.
”First time seeing someone drive a pickup here, kid?” Hans sneered.
The doorman shook his head. ”I’ve seen lots of pickups, but it’s my first time seeing such a battered pickup.”
Beside him, a blond, handsome man in his thirties started laughing. ”Big Fox, you are actually drove such a crappy car over. My God, you’re currently one of the most popular treasure hunters in Arizona. It’s time to get a good car!”
Hans said seriously, ”No can do, this car has been with me for too long. It’s my partner. I can’t just abandon him because I got richer.”
”I think it’s more like you’re broke. All your money went to fooling around, isn’t it?” the blond man mocked.
Hans said shamefully, ”Ah, life is short. We have to enjoy it.”
Hearing this, the blond man applauded. ”Good words, my friend. Life is short, and we should enjoy it while we can. I like your attitude toward life, it fits the ‘Akkalou style.’”