Despite the harshness of Zachary’s request, both of them readily agreed when they considered the substantial income that awaited them.
Zachary was straightforward and wasted no time. He transferred 30,000 directly to each of them on WeChat. He then looked at them and said, “Consider this money as an advance payment for ten days of your labor expenses. If you dare to be lazy or play any tricks during these ten days, don’t blame me for being tough on you!”
Ladden patted his chest without hesitation and reassured him, “Don’t worry, Brother Zachary! I’m so committed 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 you down!”
“Okay,” Zachary nodded and pulled something out of his pocket. He took out two jade rings and handed them to the duo respectively, saying, “Wear these jade rings on your fingers and never take them 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 come from some extraordinary place?”
Zachary interrupted them and said, “If you want to earn this money, remember, talk less and ask fewer questions.”
Ladden quickly smiled and agreed, “Zachary is right. We’ll only focus on picking up the clients and won’t bother you with unnecessary inquiries.”
Zachary gave his instructions to the group, “Hey guys, please head back to the printing shop and put up two signs stating ‘Welcome Hong Kong Entrepreneur Charles Larson’ and ‘Greetings to Hong Kong Visitor Brian Shill’. We want to make sure they feel welcomed and appreciated. You can start working right 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 went to the printing shop together.
Zachary knew very well that it was highly unlikely for these two to find anyone.
After all, favonovel.com had invented those names on the spot and it would be a miracle if anyone showed up. He didn’t know why Charlie had asked favonovel.com to do this, but like any sensible person, favonovel.com knew that favonovel.com had a clear purpose. He understood that there were things favonovel.com shouldn’t question or try to uncover. So, favonovel.com settled down at Ladden’s booth, surveying the worn-out setup and placing the lightning-struck wood that Charlie had given favonovel.com at the center.
Despite not understanding the purpose of the mysterious item, favonovel.com was instructed by Charlie to ask for a 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. The shabby crafts were being sold at prices well above four digits.
Closing a few deals, Zachary couldn’t help but feel at ease.
Although selling counterfeit antiques for deceitful gains didn’t promise a bright future, it gave favonovel.com a sense of accomplishment.
Observing the hopeful individuals with dreams of striking it rich by uncovering treasures and happily purchasing fake items at inflated prices, Zachary felt genuinely content. He couldn’t help but think to himself, “Perhaps this antique business is not something I should completely let go of. Half of life’s joy comes from this place… In the future, when Don Albert isn’t too occupied, I can come here for some fun.”
Zachary was lost in thought when favonovel.com heard a familiar voice with a pleasing tone, “Hey Zachary, when did you set up shop?”
Zachary looked up and respectfully replied, “Oh, President Wilson! It’s been a while since we last saw each other!”
It was Jacob, Charlie’s father-in-law, who spoke.
Although Jacob currently held the position of executive vice president of the Painting and Calligraphy Association, his passion for antiques remained unwavering. Recently, due to a broken relationship, favonovel.com had 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, favonovel.com decided to revisit the antique street. Little did favonovel.com expect to encounter someone favonovel.com knew, Zachary.
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