Kissed and Seduced By the Most Rough Man in the Village-Chapter 137: In the City, the Little Educated Youth Shine Brighter

"Alright," Jiang Yexun naturally agreed to her request. His gaze wandered until it landed on a yard with a water tank at the entrance. He entered and handed five cents to the person inside, then returned with a piece of soap. He lathered it thickly, washing both his hands and the seal. After rinsing them thoroughly with water, he washed them again.

Seeing this, the people who had come out with them couldn’t help but say, "That’s enough! You’ve used up a layer of soap; I’m making a loss."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at the soap, which hadn’t changed at all, and her lips twitched. When Jiang Yexun finished the second round of washing, he smelled his hands and the seal in front of his nose to make sure there was no trace of an odor. Then he returned the soap to the person.

He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and carefully wiped off all the water from the seal before handing it to Su Xiaoxiao. She took it and held it up high, examining the engraved characters at the bottom.

The lines were smooth, the strokes were firm, and everything matched perfectly. This was the one sold at Sotheby’s for 153 million, several decades later.

Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t contain her joy; the corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up.

Jiang Yexun had already thought that she wouldn’t spend 300 yuan on an antique whose authenticity was uncertain. Now, seeing her smile so sweetly, he was even more convinced that this seal might have been used by an emperor.

After putting the item away, Su Xiaoxiao was ready to leave. However, an elderly passerby stopped when he saw her holding the square seal in her hands.

"Young friend, can I have a look at this seal? I collect these things in my spare time, and if it’s good, we can discuss the price," he asked kindly and warmly, expressing his intention to purchase directly.

Su Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrows slightly and turned to look at the man.

The elderly man was wearing a tailored wool coat that fit him perfectly. The quality of the wool seemed particularly good, almost comparable to lamb’s wool. He must have been from Yang City, judging by his accent.

After a quick assessment, Su Xiaoxiao thought that this old man probably was from Harbor City and could offer a decent price, so it was worth taking the time to negotiate. Besides, while discussing the item now might sound impressive, in reality, Emperor Qianlong was a prolific seal user, owning nearly a thousand seals during his lifetime. Many more might be discovered in the future.

However, most of these have been collected by the state, and only a few circulate on the market, which naturally makes them expensive. But if you were to classify their value properly, it would be less than half the value of Yan Liben’s painting "Stepping Coach"!

Therefore, having an extra one or one less wouldn’t make a big difference. Regardless of who ended up owning it, it could still be sold for a good price.

After a quick calculation in her mind, Su Xiaoxiao handed the square seal to the old man.

He took it with both hands, examined it carefully, and then said amiably, "Young friend, I really like this seal of yours. How about you suggest a price? If it’s acceptable, I’ll buy it."

Hmm, he seems to want to make a find here!

The elderly man’s expression stiffened slightly, but he quickly realized that in a place where it seemed no one knew if this young girl was still underage, she must be aware that the seal was genuine. He smiled apologetically and said, "This isn’t a convenient place to discuss the price. How about we find somewhere with fewer people to talk it over?"

Su Xiaoxiao furrowed her brows, looking at him with suspicion, fearing some kind of dishonesty. In this chaotic era of Harbor City, there were almost no rules or regulations. Who knew if these questionable practices would make their way to their own country?

Seeing her reaction, the old man smiled again and reassured her, "Don’t worry; I’m willing to negotiate with you honestly. If we can’t agree in the end, I won’t do anything to make things difficult for you."

"Then hand the seal over to me for now, and I’ll discuss it with my partner," Su Xiaoxiao held out her hand to him. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Although the old man was reluctant, he returned the seal to her. Su Xiaoxiao hugged the seal, then walked away with a sharp look in her eyes, scrutinizing Jiang Yexun.

"I think this old man is not that simple. His accent sounds like it’s from Yang City, but considering his clothing and demeanor, he’s probably from Harbor City. I don’t know if he entered here openly or used other means."

Su Xiaoxiao wasn’t sure how much Jiang Yexun knew about the people outside at this moment, so she decided to be upfront and shared what she knew.

This information made Jiang Yexun, who already had a creased brow, grow even more grim.

"So, how much are you planning to sell it for?" Jiang Yexun, although feeling the danger, decided not to dismiss it immediately since it seemed that Su Xiaoxiao was inclined to sell. Selling it to someone from Harbor City at a higher price was worth some risk, as people from Harbor City were less likely to cause a scene.

"At least a million," Su Xiaoxiao lowered her voice even more, whispering.

"Huh?" Jiang Yexun tilted his head in surprise. He had thought of 30,000 to 40,000 at most.

A price in the millions, can that really work?

"Yeah, I’m sure this seal is worth several million, so I suggested over a million. I left some room to negotiate," Su Xiaoxiao explained, her hand caressing the seal with a touch of reluctance.

Jiang Yexun looked at her with a burning gaze and smiled as he reached out to pat her head. "Alright, it’s up to you. Let’s go talk to him. If we can’t get the price you want, we’ll just hide this item and sell it for a better price later."

Back in the collective farm, he had thought that this young urbanite was a perfect match for him and could mesmerize him with just one glance. She was soft-hearted and somewhat dim-witted, so she needed to be guarded carefully.

But now, after coming out into the world, he realized that this young urbanite had a wide range of skills: medical knowledge, strong observation skills, business acumen, and the ability to appraise antiques. She was even more capable than the experienced craftsmen. She had complete control over people’s hearts and the situation, making sure there were no unnecessary actions.

Such a young urbanite was so much more dazzling and remarkable in the city. It was as if she was born to walk the bustling streets of the big city, mingling with influential figures and making a fortune.

These thoughts took Jiang Yexun’s breath away, and his big hand on her head trembled slightly.

Su Xiaoxiao noticed his strange reaction, relaxed her tensed nerves, and leaned her numb and trembling body against his arm. Then, she raised her head and smiled sweetly at him, saying, "Brother Yexun, you have to protect both me and this seal later. This is our lifeline."

"No, you’re my lifeline!" Jiang Yexun emphasized, frowning.