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Chapter 645 - 645: Visiting Mike
Chapter 645 - 645: Visiting Mike
Chapter 645: Visiting Mike
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Fresh from his departure from the toy wholesale market, Luo Feng made a beeline for Mike’s residence.
At that moment, Mike was at home, simmering in a cauldron of anger.
His painstakingly planned estate had been unceremoniously wrested from him by another, turning all his toils into the windfall of someone else.
His failure to secure the estate was a blow, but what truly galled him was the embarrassment he suffered at the hands of a shadowy figure when he sought solace in procuring an antique artifact.
Such pent-up fury had made Mike a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at the slightest provocation.
This volatility kept everyone at a safe distance from him in the two days that followed the auction.
It was under these circumstances that Luo Feng arrived at Mike’s doorstep and conveyed his purpose to the manservant on duty.
However, despite sizing Luo Feng up for some time, the manservant failed to recognize him and asked:
“Do you have an appointment?”
“No, but please inform him that I urgently need to see Mr. Mike.”
“Without an appointment, our master doesn’t receive visitors. I must ask you to leave.”
Despite the manservant’s firm refusal, Luo Feng had no intention of backing down.
“I do have an urgent matter, so I hope you could inform him. Simply mention that a gentleman wishes to discuss business with him.”
Hearing this, the manservant softened a tad.
The root of their master’s foul mood was, after all, a business mishap. If a promising business proposition were to present itself, perhaps it could mollify Mike’s temper and lift the cloud of anxiety hanging over the household.
“What business do you wish to discuss with our master?”
“The business of antiques.”
Luo Feng’s response left the manservant somewhat skeptical, but he chose to report it nonetheless.
While waiting at the entrance, Luo Feng activated his system and scanned the premises. As the old lady had mentioned, there were indeed cultural artifacts here, marked by rather large red dots!
Yet, something was amiss. If he factored in the era, the artifacts from the Warring States period should be more valuable than the Sheep Head.
Therefore, the system’s red dots should be larger and darker than before.
But that was not the case, which puzzled Luo Feng.
But he knew that the answer would reveal itself once he had the chance to inspect the items.
After about five minutes of waiting, the manservant returned.
“Our master invites you in to speak,” he said, leading Luo Feng towards the mansion’s interior. As they walked, he cautioned, “But do bear in mind, our master is currently in a very sour mood, so please tread carefully with your words.”
Luo Feng remained silent, following the manservant until they reached Mike.
Upon seeing Mike, Luo Feng took a moment to evaluate him. As expected, Mike radiated an aura of hostility.
“I was told that you wished to discuss antiques?”
Mike fixed his curious gaze on Luo Feng. Though he’d been a farmer for years, he’d never dabbled in the antiques trade.
He did harbor a modest hobby of collecting antiques, but it was far from being a commercial endeavor.
“Indeed, I heard you have a penchant for collecting antique curiosities in your free time, so I thought I’d pay a visit.”
As soon as Luo Feng voiced this, Mike’s suspicion was piqued.
“I’m curious, who told you that?”
“Do I need a source? At yesterday’s auction, you were ready to spare no expense for that Sheep Head. It’d be rather odd if someone with such determination had no interest in collecting antiques.”
Luo Feng’s reply was logically sound, prompting Mike to pose a direct question:
“So, what kind of antique business do you want to propose?”
“Mr. Mike, a friend of mine is planning to open an antique store and urgently needs some valuable pieces to enhance its appeal.”
“He’s scoured numerous antique markets these past few days, but the items there are of inferior quality.
Luo Feng’s flattery was subtle, yet potent.
He didn’t resort to blatant sycophancy, but instead elevated Mike’s discerning eye and sophisticated taste by contrasting them with the mediocrity of others.
Mike certainly saw through this tactic, but being aware of it and enjoying the flattery were two separate matters.
“You’re quite the charmer. I’ve indeed amassed a considerable collection in my warehouse. If your taste matches mine, feel free to pick some items.”
Following Mike’s directions, his manservant promptly stepped forward to guide Luo Feng, leaving Mike behind.
With Mike out of the picture, Luo Feng found his task considerably easier.
“I appreciate your generosity.”
Eager to get started, Luo Feng followed the manservant to the warehouse.
Upon entering and beholding the resplendent assortment of items, Luo Feng was left utterly agog..