Female Novel
Chapter 5358
Despite the harshness of Zachary’s request, both of them readily agreed when they considered thesubstantial income that awaited them.
Zachary was straightforward and wasted no time. He transferred 30,000 directly to each of them onWeChat. He then looked at them and said, “Consider this money as an advance payment for ten daysof your labor expenses. If you dare to be lazy or play any tricks during these ten days, don’t blame mefor being tough on you!”
Ladden patted his chest without hesitation and reassured him, “Don’t worry, Brother Zachary! I’m socommitted to this job that I’m wearing adult diapers. I won’t even leave my post if I have to urinate!”
Tommy chimed in immediately, “Zachary, my brother, I won’t eat or drink during the day. I won’t let youdown!”
“Okay,” Zachary nodded and pulled something out of his pocket. He took out two jade rings andhanded them to the duo respectively, saying, “Wear these jade rings on your fingers and never takethem off. They serve as tokens for important clients to verify your identities.”
Without any hesitation, they eagerly accepted the bracelets.
Ladden played with the bracelet in his hand for a moment, sniffed it and whispered, “Damn!, Zachary,this… this bracelet seems like it came from a hidden treasure!”
“Really?” Tommy also sniffed it curiously and asked, “Brother, why does this thing smell like it’s comefrom some extraordinary place?”
Zachary interrupted them and said, “If you want to earn this money, remember, talk less and ask fewerquestions.”
Ladden quickly smiled and agreed, “Zachary is right. We’ll only focus on picking up the clients andwon’t bother you with unnecessary inquiries.”
Zachary gave his instructions to the group, “Hey guys, please head back to the printing shop and putup two signs stating ‘Welcome Hong Kong Entrepreneur Charles Larson’ and ‘Greetings to Hong KongVisitor Brian Shill’. We want to make sure they feel welcomed and appreciated. You can start workingright away and I’ll calculate your wages for today!”
Surprised, Ladden asked, “Zachary, are you in such a hurry? I haven’t had a chance to settle down yet.Why don’t you wait for me? I can ask my brother-in-law to come and watch over…”
Zachary waved his hand dismissively. “I’ll keep an eye on your stall. Besides, your merchandise is fake,so I’ll try my best to sell it at a high price for you. Once you find someone, bring them to me.”
Hearing this, the two nodded without hesitation, their faces filled with excitement and they happily wentto the printing shop together.
Zachary knew very well that it was highly unlikely for these two to find anyone.
After all, he had invented those names on the spot and it would be a miracle if anyone showed up. Hedidn’t know why Jagoan had asked him to do this, but like any sensible person, he knew that he had aclear purpose. He understood that there were things he shouldn’t question or try to uncover. So, hesettled down at Ladden’s booth, surveying the worn-out setup and placing the lightning-struck woodthat Jagoan had given him at the center.
Despite not understanding the purpose of the mysterious item, he was instructed by Jagoan to ask fora price of five million no matter who approaches him. Having manned the booth for over an hour,several people from the antique street approached Zachary’s stall, hoping to find hidden treasures. Theshabby crafts were being sold at prices well above four digits.
Closing a few deals, Zachary couldn’t help but feel at ease.novelbin
Although selling counterfeit antiques for deceitful gains didn’t promise a bright future, it gave him asense of accomplishment.
Observing the hopeful individuals with dreams of striking it rich by uncovering treasures and happilypurchasing fake items at inflated prices, Zachary felt genuinely content. He couldn’t help but think tohimself, “Perhaps this antique business is not something I should completely let go of. Half of life’s joycomes from this place… In the future, when Don Albert isn’t too occupied, I can come here for somefun.”
Zachary was lost in thought when he heard a familiar voice with a pleasing tone, “Hey Zachary, whendid you set up shop?”
Zachary looked up and respectfully replied, “Oh, President Wilson! It’s been a while since we last saweach other!”
It was Jacob, Jagoan’s father-in-law, who spoke.
Although Jacob currently held the position of executive vice president of the Painting and CalligraphyAssociation, his passion for antiques remained unwavering. Recently, due to a broken relationship, hehad been in low spirits and hadn’t visited the antique street for a few days.
However, with his mood gradually improving and the weekend at hand, he decided to revisit the antiquestreet. Little did he expect to encounter someone he knew, Zachary.