Closer to Revealing My True Self -
Chapter 512 - 340: Lavish Steps_1
Chapter 512: Chapter 340: Lavish Steps_1
Wen Zhiyu, who was about to speak, almost choked on his saliva:
"You’re playing with meteorites on such a grand scale!"
Even though the price of meteorites is at a low right now, the sheer quantity still adds up to no small sum of money!
Pan Weining also advised Feng Yi, "Do you want to think it over again?"
He was worried that Feng Yi might act impulsively.
He couldn’t understand why Feng Yi would do such a thing.
From Feng Yi, Pan Weining couldn’t see the same passion for meteorites that Uncle Wei once had, nor the excitement Wen Zhiyu felt when he saw the Dragon-Slaying Saber.
Yet, the moment Feng Yi opened his mouth or made a move, he was even more extreme than the two passionate fellows!
Pan Weining was baffled.
Could it be that this was simply the world of the rich and ostentatious?
Unlike Pan Weining and the others who were worried, Feng Yi was very calm, and he had thought things through clearly.
First was a cover-up.
Of the meteorites collected by Uncle Wei, only two contained energy substances.
Picking just those two would be too conspicuous. It would be better to choose more and hide those two among the rest.
Secondly, since he was going to research meteorites, the experiments might consume a lot of them. It made more sense to buy the whole lot instead of just a few and then having to purchase more later.
All the meteorites from Uncle Wei were certified and from credible sources.
Although Feng Yi could go to the Gobi Desert or the sands to search for undiscovered meteorites,
finding them would still mean having each one identified and certified; otherwise, if the Joint Protection Bureau found him with lots of undocumented meteorites one day, it could affect his promotion.
He could also try to find them discreetly without being noticed, but while a few non-energy-containing meteorites were manageable, there was no need for him to spend time searching for a large quantity, as the time cost was too high.
Instead, it was better to buy in bulk now, with guaranteed authenticity and complete paperwork, plus a discount. Buying them all in one go saved so much hassle!
Besides, Uncle Wei was a customer of the "Ancestor Y Series" and one of the contributors to Feng Yi’s little goldmine.
It was better to buy from Uncle Wei than others; with the money he got from selling the meteorites, he would probably continue to purchase the "Ancestor Y Series."
Feng Yi looked at Uncle Wei, "Are you willing to part with them?"
Uncle Wei...
Uncle Wei was feeling quite conflicted at the moment.
Seeing Uncle Wei remain silent, Pan Weining said, "Uncle, didn’t you just say you were willing?"
Uncle Wei glanced at him, "What do you know? These... These were once my ’old flames.’
Wen Zhiyu immediately interjected, "So you’re just being a playboy... ahem, it’s only human nature, you’re just being human, haha!"
Wen Zhiyu corrected himself under Uncle Wei’s gaze.
Seeing that Feng Yi wasn’t joking, Uncle Wei took a deep breath and said to Feng Yi, "Let’s go upstairs and talk in detail!"
After adjusting his mindset, Uncle Wei started to think it through.
He now indeed had a "new love" and couldn’t care less about these meteorites; he might even stay disinterested for many years to come.
Moreover, he didn’t come to his residence in Tuo Jia Town more than twice a year, and he only came when others needed him for something.
Not living here for long periods, even with anti-theft measures in place for the underground vault, he still had to worry about the stored items being damaged or stolen.
Rather than that, it was better to just hand them over to someone else.
Selling them would also mean he could invest more in the new project!
He had high hopes for the new project; otherwise, he wouldn’t have promised his nephew to buy him a paintball club once he made money. If the project was successful, the earnings would definitely surpass the profits from his past investments!
Once he had come to terms with it, the complexity in his heart dissipated.
He was just like that, wildly passionate when he liked something, and equally decisive when his affections changed.
Uncle Wei invited Feng Yi to the study where it was convenient to talk business and also brought out all related documents and certifications for the meteorites, allowing Feng Yi to look through them at will.
They were all legitimately acquired, and he had nothing to hide.
"Some of these meteorites cost me a lot when I first bought them! Unfortunately, times have changed. The meteorite market is not what it used to be, with prices having plummeted to the point where they’re unbearable to look at!
"The truly precious meteorites are not allowed for private transactions; they are all with research institutions. Only those that can be certified and are available for private trade are what keep circulating, but even so, it’s all the same.
"Market value for these here ranges from a few hundred to several million, but most are inexpensive. Unlike the fictitious high prices of charity auctions, we’re talking about real prices!
"An ordinary-sized generic meteorite can only fetch a high price if it comes with a legendary story attached. For instance, if it hit someone’s house or a dog kennel, and if many witnessed its fall, adding a bit of narrative and hyping it up can boost the value.
"And if the house belonged to a celebrity or the dog was a famous breed, the value can go even higher! The market’s speculation game runs deep!"
Uncle Wei talked to Feng Yi about the meteorite transaction, and although they couldn’t finalize it immediately, once the important parts were agreed upon, he handed it over to a specialist to take care of.
On Feng Yi’s side, he sent Yi to negotiate with them.
The agreement can’t be finalized immediately. It’s not just a matter of one or two meteorites. We need to clear everything up, line by line, to avoid unnecessary trouble later on.
Uncle Wei doesn’t have so much time to devote to this:
"The agreement isn’t sorted yet, but you can take those meteorites from the underground storage and play with them now. After all, they’ll be yours sooner or later."
After a change of heart, Uncle Wei felt like he had accomplished another big task today, and his mood was even better.
The meal ordered from the hotel had arrived, and Uncle Wei called Feng Yi and Pan Weining over to eat together.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was just right as they ate and drank.
Uncle Wei shared some of his own experiences from when he used to play with meteorites, providing advice and references for newcomers like Feng Yi "chasing the stars" to avoid being ripped off.
After he finished, he looked towards the younger ones: "Do you guys have any questions? Ask now while I still have some time. Otherwise, I’m going to rest soon, and by tomorrow morning, I’ll be gone and won’t have time to solve your puzzles."
Wen Zhiyu immediately said, "I do! Uncle, we ran into something today, and I want to discuss it with you to see if it’s worth buying."
Wen Zhiyu brought up the matter of the Dragon Slaying Saber.
Uncle Wei: "That saber, I seem to have heard people talk about it before, but not in such detail. Interesting that it broke on its own."
If Uncle Wei were still playing with meteorites, he would undoubtedly explore the mystery within, but now he had "switched his affections," and his mind wasn’t on it anymore.
"Ah, such things completely depend on personal preference. If you think it’s worth it, then it is! ’Priceless treasures can’t buy what the heart desires!’ As long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters."
Wen Zhiyu agreed, "That’s what I think too. If that owner is willing to sell it one day, I’ll buy it!"
Uncle Wei looked at him kindly, as if he saw his younger self in him.
Then, he turned his gaze to Feng Yi: "Feng Yi, do you have any questions?"
Feng Yi thought for a moment and asked, "Is there a suitable place in Tuo Jia Town where I can buy land to build a house?"
Wen Zhiyu next to him almost choked on his drink.
You actually start by talking about buying land!
Even having seen Feng Yi’s lavish meteorite collection before, it was still shocking to hear such a statement.
Even if this little place isn’t doing well now and land isn’t expensive, ordinary people really wouldn’t buy land here directly!
Others would at most buy a house here, but Feng Yi wanted to purchase land to build his own!
Not to mention investing; investing in such a place would hardly see a return.
Those who are willing to buy houses here now all have their own needs.
When Uncle Wei heard Feng Yi’s question, he, too, was stunned and silently took a sip of his drink—perhaps to compose himself—before calmly asking:
"I don’t really know much about this place, but I can ask around for you. What are your requirements?"
Feng Yi replied, "Somewhat large, convenient for renovation."
Uncle Wei nodded, "Okay, I’ll have someone inquire for you. Tuo Jia Town isn’t doing well now. Many places that were planned for building towers and shopping centers have been circled off and remain unbuilt."
Feng Yi: "Thank you for that."
Uncle Wei said indifferently, "It’s no big deal, no need to be polite. To be honest, if you’re interested in meteorites, having your own place here is indeed convenient. Although there are fewer meteorite hunters now, there are still people who frequently go to the Gobi Desert in search of stones. My friend who is a meteorite hunter should be returning soon, and you can ask him then."
The meal ended amidst Uncle Wei’s somewhat complex emotions.
Looking at the table, Uncle Wei’s emotions grew even more complicated.
When he ordered the food, he estimated the number of people and ordered extra, but he hadn’t expected that, by the end of the meal, the plates would all be clean!
Uncle Wei hadn’t paid attention to who ate how much, merely assuming that everyone there was a hearty eater. He even planned to contact the hotel to order more food, but was stopped by Feng Yi.
Pan Weining glanced at Feng Yi without a word, letting Feng Yi dissuade Uncle Wei.
In the end, they didn’t order more food, but seeing every plate wiped clean, Uncle Wei felt embarrassed. As an elder inviting the younger ones to eat, having clean plates seemed as if they hadn’t had enough to eat, and that was not acceptable!
Therefore, after Uncle Wei returned to his room, he called the hotel to order tomorrow’s dinner. The quantity was similar to today’s, but since he would be leaving with his two bodyguards, which meant three less people, it should be enough for the few young men.
Uncle Wei went upstairs to rest, and downstairs, Wen Zhiyu leaned in close to Feng Yi, full of curiosity, "Feng Yi, are you really going to buy land here to build a house? Are you planning to build a commercial center, shops, a hotel?"
Feng Yi replied, "Like Uncle Wei, to build a house for storing stones and to live in myself."
Wen Zhiyu looked at him for a while and then gave a thumbs up, "You’re playing big!"
Feng Yi smiled and said, "I just think it’s necessary."
There are secrets related to his ancestors hidden inside the meteorites, and this place is suitable for meteorite trading; it will also make acquiring meteorites more convenient in the future.
The standards for Feng Yi’s own living space were different; it would be better for him to buy land and build his own home to live more comfortably.
The next day, after having breakfast, Uncle Wei left with his two bodyguards.
After Uncle Wei got into the car, Pan Weining leaned against the window and said, "Take good care of your treasure."
The bodyguard sitting next to Uncle Wei spoke up, "With us here, you can rest assured! We aren’t taking any secluded roads, and it’s not like those chaotic times of abnormal climate; no one would be so foolish as to block our way."
Uncle Wei confidently said to Pan Weining, "Just wait for your Uncle to buy you that paintball club!"
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