69: Chapter 69: Very Unreliable 69: Chapter 69: Very Unreliable Yusuf Zuck didn’t know the value of the garlic jar and earrings, but he thought what he’d bought was definitely not expensive.
There was still time, and Ruth Wilcox hadn’t had enough of browsing, so they continued to look around various stalls.
A moment later, he found an ancient-looking jade bracelet like the earrings.
He didn’t understand if the quality was good or bad, but he could see that the jade’s texture was very delicate, so he directly negotiated the price and bought it for three thousand yuan.
Ruth Wilcox also picked a few more Jade Artifacts, seemingly having a special fondness for jade.
By five in the afternoon, when they returned the same way, they were carrying three shopping bags filled with various Jade Artifacts.
Of course, most were bought by Ruth Wilcox, with only a few bought by Yusuf Zuck.
However, he’d bought those after probing them with Telekinesis and believing them to be antiques before spending the money.
When they’d set out, they’d brought a hundred thousand in cash, and after returning to the car and carefully calculating, they realized they had spent over eighty thousand, close to ninety thousand, in fact.
Wilcox, there’s something I need to clarify,” Yusuf Zuck said, turning to Ruth Wilcox after they’d tallied up their expenses.
“The items in this bag are all things I decided to buy myself, so they have nothing to do with you.
As for the money, we’ll settle the exact amount, keeping accounts clear!”
You didn’t buy them for me?” Ruth Wilcox was shocked to hear Yusuf Zuck’s words.
He hadn’t been stingy with money that afternoon, spending at least thirty to forty thousand, which she had assumed was on her behalf.
But now Yusuf Zuck claimed they were his purchases?
This miser, daring to spend thirty to forty thousand on Jade Artifacts from a street stall?
He’s willing to spend that much?
“I know a friend who collects things; once I get back to the capital, I’ll send them to her to sell.
I should be able to make a profit, heh.
I don’t collect these things!”
You’re actually planning to sell them?” Ruth Wilcox was left speechless.
Yusuf Zuck was actually planning on trading Jade Artifacts.
She wondered how he could even think of that.
Wasn’t he setting himself up for a big loss?
“Yeah, and about those earrings from earlier, as well as the Jade Ruyi I bought later, I have a good feeling about them.” Yusuf Zuck’s bags were all filled with items bearing an ancient aura, whereas, out of all Ruth Wilcox’s selections, only one of the initial earrings and the Jade Ruyi she purchased later shared that same old-world vibe.
In fact, Yusuf Zuck wanted to help her buy some items with that ancient aura, but none of his picks appealed to Ruth Wilcox; she didn’t like how they looked or the quality seemed off to her.
Yusuf Zuck eventually let her have her way since she wasn’t short on money.
If she spent a hundred thousand on her grandfather, he’d probably be willing to give her ten million.
“It’s almost time, let’s go, to Yi Lou,” said Ruth Wilcox. Follow current novᴇls on NovєlFіre.net
“You probably won’t be able to join me for the meal, so just find a place to eat on your own, and I’ll cover your meal!”
Wilcox,” Yusuf Zuck replied with a grin.
Yi Lou, an Italian restaurant, was located on the 56th floor of the Jin Mao Tower in Pudong New District.
Although neither Yusuf Zuck nor Ruth Wilcox had been there before, they had driven past the Jin Mao Tower earlier, so they found it easily.
By 6:17 p.m., they had arrived at the Jin Mao Tower’s parking lot.
Their appointment was at 6:30 p.m., so Ruth Wilcox was thirteen minutes early.
Yusuf Zuck locked the car and escorted Ruth Wilcox to the elevator.
He then watched her enter the restaurant on the fifty-sixth floor.
As for him, he took the elevator back down; Yi Lou served Western cuisine, which he genuinely didn’t have a taste for, so he planned to find a nearby fast-food restaurant for a quick meal.
As he got off the elevator, Yusuf Zuck sent a text message to Ruth Wilcox using the Apple phone she’d given him: Call me if you need anything.
Ruth Wilcox replied with a “Good” and a smiley face.
Yusuf Zuck returned to the parking lot and got into the car but didn’t immediately leave.
Instead, he called Miles O’Brien in Shijiazhuang.
The phone was answered after two rings, and Miles O’Brien asked, “Yusuf Zuck?
When are you coming back to the capital?”
“Shouldn’t be more than three days.
But there’s something I want to ask you.” The friend Yusuf Zuck mentioned to Ruth Wilcox who knew about Jade Artifacts was actually Miles O’Brien; since she worked in jewelry appraisal, she would certainly know the difference between real and fake jade.
Miles O’brien replied, “What is it?
“Here’s the thing, I’ve got about a dozen or so pieces of Ancient Jade, the antique kind.
Could you find a buyer to help me sell them?”
Are you sure they’re genuine?” Miles O’Brien asked doubtfully.
“Of course, they’re real.
I scavenged them in the antique market in Shanghai.
You can help to appraise them later to see how much they’re worth, and then help me sell them.
Let me tell you, those dozen pieces of Ancient Jade cost me thirty or forty thousand yuan.”
“Just thirty or forty thousand yuan…” After hearing Yusuf Zuck’s words, Miles O’Brien was speechless and chuckled bitterly, “Do you even know how much real Ancient Jade is worth?
Not to mention a dozen pieces, you couldn’t even buy one for thirty or forty thousand yuan.”
“Well, that might not be the case.
Others are others, I am me.
Just help me sell them when the time comes.
When I return, can we meet up in the capital?
Is that okay?” The thought of Miles O’Brien’s hot body made Yusuf Zuck’s heart itch.
His suggestion to meet up in the capital was actually an invitation.
I might need some time before I go to the capital,” Miles O’Brien said softly.
“Oh.” Hearing Miles O’Brien’s words, Yusuf Zuck’s heart sank.
The excitement that had been building up inside him was doused with cold water, and the clutter of thoughts in his head vanished in an instant.
“I might need to spend some time with my parents.
My younger sister just enlisted in the army in the south not long ago, so they’re not in a great mood.
I’ll come over when I’m free after some time,” said Miles O’Brien after a moment of silence, explaining that she needed to be with her parents.
“Yeah, okay,” Yusuf Zuck didn’t ask further nor did he say much more, just slowly shaking his head.
In the end, it was just a one-night stand between the two of them.
Even though her body was clean and it was her first time, it was still an impulsive one-night stand.
After calming down and thinking things through, she probably had some regrets.
Of course, this didn’t mean she didn’t want to continue seeing Yusuf Zuck.
It was probably more that she was scared.
After another moment of silence on the phone, Miles O’Brien took the initiative to say, “About those Jade pieces, if it’s not urgent, just wait until I come over.
If you are in a hurry to sell, give me a call after you get back to the capital.
I know an uncle there who is an expert in Jade Artifacts.
He will be able to help you then!”
Let’s wait until you can come to the capital.
If you don’t come, I won’t sell!” Yusuf Zuck said with a smile, lightening the mood.
“Alright, I’ll try to come over as soon as possible,” Miles O’Brien also started laughing.
After a few more friendly exchanges on the phone, the two hung up.
And after hanging up, Yusuf Zuck just shook his head with a smile.
A one-night stand is just so unreliable!
Meanwhile, at the Il Palazzo restaurant, Ruth Wilcox and Tyler Nash had already met up.
Since Tyler Nash had arrived even earlier than Ruth Wilcox, he was already seated when Ruth Wilcox entered the restaurant.
Wilcox, I have some wine stored here at their restaurant.
They have a ’82 Lafite and an Italian king of reds, Barolo.
Which one would you like to try?” At this moment, Tyler Nash looked very dashing in his dark blue suit, a boutonniere pinned at his collar, his hair glossy and shoes spotless, exuding an air of luxury and elegance.
“Can I choose not to drink?” Ruth Wilcox said with a smile.
“What do you think?” Tyler Nash asked with a smile in return.
“Alright then, let’s have some Barolo.
I like the way it tastes.”
Tyler Nash snapped his fingers and said, “Okay, waiter, Barolo, bring my bottle.”