The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

C614 – You Came to the Wrong Place

Suddenly, Su Ming had an epiphany. Since the embroidery was double-sided, there must be a design on the reverse.

He quickly flipped through them, one after another.

Wow!

Su Ming was utterly astonished!

This… this… this…

It was actually…

The image on the back was a stark contrast to the front; it was the legendary Chang’e flying to the moon!

It was incredibly lifelike!

Absolutely stunning!

Incredible!

Su Ming blinked. Maybe he should keep this?

Get it framed.

And hang it in the living room?

Yes!

That’s the plan. His living room was quite bare, so adding a piece of embroidery would be quite nice.

With that thought, Su Ming gathered the items, casually grabbed a plastic bag nearby, and tossed all the scrolls inside. Bag in hand, he sauntered off.

Since Little Qing had a key, there was no worry about her being locked out later.

Before long, Su Ming found himself in a framing shop.

The place was spacious, filled with the aroma of wood and the scent of paint.

​Customers, many of whom were well-dressed and affluent, bustled in and out.

​Understandably, only the well-off had the luxury to indulge in such pastimes these days.

​”Welcome, sir,” greeted a clerk as he approached Su Ming. “May I ask what you’re looking to frame today? Or are you interested in purchasing a frame?”

​”I’d like to frame an embroidery,” Su Ming replied cheerfully.

“How large is it? Do you have it with you?” the clerk inquired, following protocol.

“It’s right here in my pocket,” Su Ming responded, lifting the bag for emphasis. The clerk’s expression shifted subtly, his eyes narrowing slightly as he glanced at Su Ming’s bag.

He couldn’t help but feel a bit disdainful.

Embroidery wasn’t as sought after as antiques or paintings, with a smaller circle of enthusiasts.

Yet, a Top Grade embroidery was something else entirely – a true treasure.

​But who would carry a priceless treasure in a pocket? Especially in one of those nondescript black plastic bags you might use for grocery shopping.

“Hey there, young man, I mean no offense, but framing something in our shop can be quite costly.”

“It’s typically crafted from rosewood, and just one frame can set you back tens of thousands. Are you certain about this?”

The shop assistant glanced at Su Ming.

He observed that Su Ming was young, dressed simply, and not like those young couples who casually stitch a cross-stitch and look for a frame as a keepsake.

Ordinary shops might suffice, but this isn’t just any place.

Can just anyone afford to come here?

Framing something here is very expensive.

​”Absolutely certain,” Su Ming responded with a light smile.

“Little brother, perhaps I wasn’t clear enough before. We’re talking tens of thousands, not merely tens or hundreds…”

The shop assistant blinked, reiterating the point.

As Su Ming was about to reply, the door suddenly swung open, and a white-haired elder entered, flanked by two middle-aged men. Upon seeing them, the shop assistant promptly left Su Ming to the side and greeted the newcomers enthusiastically: “Ah, what a pleasure to have you gentlemen here. Please, come inside!”

“Hmm.”

The elder, carrying an air of self-importance, grunted, “Your boss invited me, claiming he has something to show me. What might it be?”

“Oh! My apologies for not greeting you sooner, sir!”

“And welcome to you both as well.”

At that moment, a somewhat portly figure with a beaming smile descended from the upstairs.

“Boss Ding, my time is precious. What sort of treasure do you insist on showing me?”

The elder inquired with a furrowed brow.

​”Mr. Qian, I assure you it’s a treasure indeed,” Boss Ding said with a secretive grin. “Just yesterday, I came into possession of two pieces of top-grade embroidery, court pieces from the Han Dynasty, no less.”

“Oh?”

The elder perked up, his face lighting up with excitement and anticipation. “Really? Well then, lead the way!”

“Certainly!”

Boss Ding quickly escorted the elder to the second floor.

The two middle-aged men followed in silence.

The shop assistant trailed behind, attending to their needs and serving tea.@@novelbin@@

Meanwhile, Su Ming was left standing alone, unfazed.

​Having been through this sort of situation many times before, it no longer fazed him.

He glanced at the sign next to him.

The second floor served as another workspace where they offered framing services, albeit at a steeper price.

Su Ming ascended the stairs to the second floor. Just as he reached the doorway, he overheard voices from an adjacent private room.

“Wow! This is truly a treasure!”

“Absolutely, the quality of this embroidery is top-grade!”

“In the entire imperial court, it’s hard to find someone with better luck than you, Boss Ding. How did you manage to come across such a gem?”

“Typically, in the world of imperial court antiques, landscape paintings are the most esteemed, followed by jade artifacts. Embroidery like this is usually considered the least valuable.”

“Only the finest embroidery can hold a candle to antique landscape paintings. But this piece of embroidery you have might just surpass ordinary antique calligraphy and paintings—it’s certainly in the top tier!”

Su Ming looked over to see that the private room’s door was ajar. Several people were seated inside, marveling at a handkerchief with continuous exclamations of awe.

“Mr. Qian, I know you have a fondness for this item. If you’d like it, please, take it. Just offer me a fair price,” Boss Ding offered with a beaming smile.

“How could I possibly accept such a gesture?” the elder replied with feigned humility, yet his grip on the embroidery revealed his reluctance to let it go.

“Mr. Qian, there’s a saying: ‘A fine sword belongs in the hands of a hero.’ I’m not one for appreciating these items. They’re wasted on me, but in your hands, they’d be treasured. It’s the perfect fit,” Boss Ding insisted with a grin.

​”Tsk, tsk, tsk! It’s clear why you’re so generous, Boss Ding. Rest assured, I won’t shortchange you on the price. After all, we go way back,” the old man chuckled with delight.

“Excellent, this piece is remarkable!” he continued, holding the embroidery and lavishing it with praise, his face alight with sheer pleasure.

​”Furthermore, Mr. Qian, I have several other exceptional treasures here,” Boss Ding mentioned, reaching for a few boxes nearby. Crafted from red sandalwood, they undoubtedly contained items of significant value.

“Wow, Boss Ding’s fortune has really turned up lately. Where did he strike it rich? How did he come by all these wonderful items?”

The elder’s eyes sparkled at the sight, and he inquired with a beaming smile.

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