Deep Sea Embers - Chapter 91

[Chapter 91 The Antique Store’s First Big Deal]

Duncan had already expected Morris’s reaction, and he just wanted to confirm this topic when he brought it up.

Just like the information he had obtained before, ordinary people like Morris had no idea of the existence of the fire—the sea of fire only existed in the memory of Nina and himself.

Or strictly speaking, until she took control of this body, that fire only existed in Nina’s own memory.

This topic was quickly brought up, and Morris did not have any doubts because of this inexplicable topic. Then he introduced some information about Nina’s studies and classes to Duncan, and asked some questions about Nina. family situation.

It can be seen that this old gentleman who cared about the students wanted to know this long ago, but Nina’s uncle’s previous miserable and depraved life delayed all this until today.

The memory Duncan inherited from his body is limited, and he is actually not very clear about many of the old man’s problems, but fortunately he has a flexible mind and can deal with the past based on his existing memory and sufficient brain power. As for those who really can’t deal with it …Just because life was decadent and alcohol was harmful back then, and he must reform himself in the future…

He has rich experience in “home visits” and knows the teacher’s usual questioning habits and focus points, although now he is in a different world. I changed my identity, but these experiences can still come in handy.

And when the “business” in this regard was finally finished, Mr. Morris’s attention was unsurprisingly focused on his second concern.

The old man looked at the well-preserved antique dagger on the counter, and everyone could see the eagerness in his eyes: “Is this thing…for sale?”

Duncan smiled suddenly: “This is an antique shop.

” Antiques are of course for sale.

He figured it out at this time, although this dagger came from the Lost Home, but after thinking about it, it seems that there is no hidden danger in selling it-there are many things on the Lost Home, and not all of them are related to the extraordinary, like this dagger Like this, if you throw it somewhere else, it’s just an ordinary antique… What can’t be sold?

Compared with the pile of fakes in the store, the warehouse of Lost Home is a good way to get money!

As soon as his thoughts were straightened out, Duncan suddenly felt that the world was wide open. He suddenly realized that he had been sitting on a treasure house all along—those things he regarded as broken copper and iron were just treasures in the wrong place. Waiting for the rich and predestined person to come, look at the old Mr. Morris… Isn’t this a predestined person?

Morris didn’t know what was going on in the head of the antique store manager in front of him, his attention was all on the well-preserved dagger in front of him, he hesitated for a long time before he said cautiously: “How much? “

Duncan: “…”

The world is not wide, because he doesn’t know how much to order.

Even if he inherits the memory of this body completely, he doesn’t know how much he should pay – this store has never sold a real one since the day it opened… and there is no price standard for antiques, he is a thorough For a layman, how much is appropriate to shout at this time?

Duncan thought quickly, and first ruled out the option of giving two to three hundred thousand based on the pile of price tags in the store—because even if this dagger is real and in excellent condition, it has only a history of more than one hundred At the same time, according to the situation disclosed by the old man just now, although this kind of dagger from a century ago is not much in the world, it is not an orphan. Sailors used it as a tool knife… This is doomed. Gadgets are of limited value.

It is relatively recent, not an isolated product, and has no special historical background. It is a modern product with excellent appearance but average collection and ornamental value. The old man seems to like it very much. This can raise the price a little, but there is no limit to how much it can be raised. ——She is still Nina’s teacher, so this relationship has to be taken into consideration.

Duncan thought about it for a whole circle, and it took less than a few seconds in total. Finally, he shook his head and smiled: “You can make a price—Mr. Morris, you are Nina’s most respected teacher. There is no way to make a price like an ordinary customer.”

He was clearly aware of the limitations of his knowledge, and at this time, it was more difficult to get a reliable figure for his own price than to let the goat stay silent for the first three days. It seems that the level is not good, so it is better to just give a step and let the old gentleman in front of you help palm the eyes.

He believed that this Mr. Morris could probably guess his intentions.

As for whether this deal will suffer… Duncan is very optimistic.

Where can he lose money in a business without capital—he can get a windfall income without preparation, and he can also accumulate some experience by the way. Knowing a professional in the field of history is actually a profit anyway. of.

Morris thought about it seriously.

He didn’t think about it too much, most of his attention is now on this dagger.

“Three thousand…three thousand four hundred soles, this is my estimate,” Morris finally said, and he seemed to have considered the number a lot before setting the number, “Mr. Duncan, you may think that the price is too low A little bit, but you have to consider the age of the dagger itself and its historical positioning… This kind of non-orphan collection is very discounted in the market. Of course, it is in good condition, which is rare, but Also take into account that not all collectors will be interested in it…”

The old man seemed to be trying to explain the reason for setting this price, Duncan was listening, but he had already started to calculate quickly in his mind –

in the lower city, The total monthly expenses of an ordinary family of three is only more than 200 sola – and the monthly income and expenditure of most common people in the lower urban area are almost no balance, and some are very small.

This dagger is almost equivalent to the income of an ordinary family in the lower city for one and a half years.

That’s what a “genuine item” is worth here, and a less expensive “genuine item” at that.

He didn’t know whether he should lament the state of the antique business that “has not opened for three years, but opened for three years”, or whether he should lament the astonishing gap between the lives of ordinary people in the lower urban area and the so-called “decent hobbies of the upper class”.

Maybe he should sigh that the old man in front of him is really rich.

“Deal.” He exhaled lightly and said to the old gentleman with a smile on his face.

He didn’t think about haggling to waste time.

In any case, this is a lot of money for Nina and him now-reporting a cult den is far less than that.

Not long ago, he was still thinking about ways to make money, but now he found that this matter seemed less urgent.

Things are impermanent.

Morris felt that Duncan agreed too happily, and he even apologized a little because of it: “Actually…you are at a disadvantage at this price. According to the normal valuation, judging from the current number and appearance of this dagger, it is at least worth it. It should be more expensive by 10 to 20 percent…but…”

The old gentleman rubbed his nose, as if he was a little embarrassed: “I have spent a lot on collecting ancient relics recently, and I have a little money…”

The old gentleman compared Duncan was even more frank than he imagined.

“I think this is a very good price, and the difference in the middle price will be regarded as ‘fate’,” Duncan said with a smile, and then he seemed to suddenly think of something, got up and walked behind the counter, “By the way, to celebrate this ‘big deal’ ‘, I have a gift.”

Morris looked curiously and expectantly, and saw Duncan take out a small amethyst pendant from a grid behind the counter.

The old man had sharp eyes, and he saw at a glance that the label of a certain glass workshop on the pendant hadn’t been removed.

Morris: “…”

“A pendant with the effect of calming the nerves and expelling evil spirits. The crystal has been blessed and can guide the correct direction in illusions and curses. Ancient hypnotists used it to protect their spirits and deal with hidden dangers in the dream world,” Duncan pushed the pendant over with a serious expression on his face, “It has protected generations of owners, and now it is destined for you…”

Morris hesitated and pointed to the label of the pendant: “But it says Johnny Glassworker Produced by the workshop…”

“I know, I forgot to pick it up,” Duncan took off the label expressionlessly, “This is a gift, how can there be so many genuine products in my store as gifts?” Morris was stunned for a moment, and couldn’t help

but Laughed: “Well, that’s right – thank you very much for the ‘gift’, with this thing… I hope my daughter can stop nagging me.

” Then I fumbled in my arms for a long time, and took out a checkbook: “I didn’t bring so much cash when I went out – this check can be cashed at the Prade City Bank in Cross Street District or Uptown, do you think it can be done?”

Duncan smiled: “Of course.”

As he said this, his eyes fell on Morris’ check.

When he first heard Nina mention his history teacher, he had some doubts. Today, after he really got in touch with Mr. Morris, his doubts surfaced again.

No matter in terms of his attire, his daily words and deeds, and his professionalism in history and cultural relics, this old gentleman is obviously not an ordinary person—even if he doesn’t know the situation in the upper city, Duncan can judge that this is the case. A scholar should be in an uptown college rather than a crossroads public school.

Even without considering other factors, there is an obvious problem:

an ordinary public school history teacher can easily spend a year and a half of the income of an ordinary person in the downtown area to buy a collectible that just happens to be eye-catching what?

(end of this chapter)