Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 220: Gu Chen actually has such a treasure in his hands!_1

Chapter 220: Gu Chen actually has such a treasure in his hands!_1

To tell you the truth, Gu Chen didn’t dig it up before because he genuinely believed that the older the ginseng, the more valuable it became.

He was thinking of making it even more valuable.

But now, seeing Ji Guangsheng’s eyes full of shock, he himself felt somewhat at a loss.

What was going on?

Upon hearing Mr. Ji’s question, Uncle Guang hurriedly leaned in to look.

When he saw it, he was so shocked that he couldn’t even speak.

He wasn’t dreaming, was he? This ginseng... this, this, it was at least several hundred years old.

Was Gu Chen sure he wasn’t joking?

How many treasures did he have in his hands?

Just the color, texture, and the shape of its roots.

Not to mention anything else, just this one piece was worth at least a million, even several million.

However, the price wasn’t the most terrifying part; the most terrifying thing was that such an item had only been seen in books by him, and this was the first time he had seen a live one.

He dared to guarantee that what he hadn’t seen, not many people in this world would have seen.

Ji Pianran also walked over with a nervous expression on her face.

She had just seen everything very clearly.

Gu Chen had casually taken out a hundred-year-old ginseng from a nylon bag.

His gesture was as nonchalant as if he were picking up a bunch of green onions.

"This ginseng, at least five hundred years old, where did it come from?" she asked, staring into Gu Chen’s eyes, slightly panicked.

From her nervous tone, Gu Chen sensed that something might be off with this ginseng.

Isn’t it right, this thing is supposed to be better the older it gets?

Could it be that his ginseng... was too old?

Otherwise, why would several people look so shocked, especially Ji Guangsheng.

He was someone who had seen a lot of the world.

"Oh, this one, I got it from a friend who dug it up in the back mountain, it looked pretty good, so I bought it all, planning to sell it myself," Gu Chen felt a bit guilty.

"Oh, you bought it from a friend."

Ji Pianran’s face still showed traces of the shock, as she repeated subconsciously.

After all, she knew Gu Chen had many friends, otherwise, he wouldn’t be playing mahjong all over the place.

Uncle Guang was stunned; by the tone of Gu Chen’s voice, it sounded like he might have another one.

This was too horrifying.

"How much did you pay for it?" he asked, rubbing his hands together nervously as he looked at Gu Chen.

Ji Guangsheng didn’t say another word, his eyes sharp as an eagle’s, fixed intently on Gu Chen.

Clearly, he too was desperate to know the answer.

"Oh, when they sold it to me, it came in a box, about ten or so pieces, for a total of thirty thousand yuan," Gu Chen lied with a straight face.

The things had originally cost one hundred fifty yuan each, totaling fifteen hundred yuan. Now that he had been growing them for so long, they must have increased in value multiple times over, which is why Gu Chen said thirty thousand.

However, from their shock, Gu Chen also vaguely understood that these items might be very valuable.

They should be worth much more than thirty thousand yuan.

Sure enough, Uncle Guang burst into laughter immediately, slapping his hands together excitedly, "You got a bargain, kid!"

This stuff was worth a million apiece, and Gu Chen got it for just thirty thousand yuan?

And there were about ten pieces, so now Gu Chen had made a fortune.

Bai Guang genuinely considered Gu Chen one of his own and couldn’t help feeling happy for him.

Ji Guangsheng also found it somewhat unbelievable.

But he didn’t think much of it.

After all, Gu Chen was from the countryside, and his friends were also from the countryside.

They probably didn’t know the real price of this thing, so selling it for thirty thousand yuan wasn’t surprising.

After all, thirty thousand yuan was indeed a lot in the eyes of a villager.

Besides, there are still many valuable old items in the countryside that people throw away like trash, right?

It’s just a case of being accustomed to such things.

"This gift you’re giving is too precious, I really can’t accept, but you could sell it to me. I would give you a nice price, how about that?" Ji Guangsheng said.

Although his face still bore his characteristic calmness and composure, there was a faint excitement stirring within him.

His own family was in the pharmaceutical business.

This hundred-year lifespan was something truly unique on the market.

Ten century-old ginseng roots, combined with other herbs, could make an extremely high-end health supplement.

It would certainly cause a scramble among the wealthy.

These people are strange, perhaps they don’t even need such expensive supplements.

But they will buy them for sure!

Not just for health, but for status.

Casually brewing a cup during business talks.

Or having a box on display in their office is enough to show off one’s status and worth.

It’s not vanity, but a subtle way of showcasing wealth.

As for why.

The reason is quite simple.

In business, everyone wants to see the financial strength of the other side.

And they all prefer doing business with those who have the capability.

As for distinguishing between real and fake strength, that requires careful observation.

Some might say it’s easy, just look at clothes, cars, the company.

But those things are overly simplistic.

Which boss isn’t dressed in branded clothing and watches?

The standard is a Mercedes or Bentley.

Who’s going to admit that their company’s cash flow is actually broken?

They only say what they want others to see, in other words, they’ll say whatever you want to hear.

How many words are true and how many are false is another question altogether.

Actually, the real upper class doesn’t even look at these things, after all, how much can a piece of clothing really be worth? A million is already astronomical.

As for cars, indeed they are a good observation method, but some things are not as they seem, and there’s no guarantee it wasn’t borrowed.

Once you leave, they might return it, or delay it a few more days before returning it.

These things are too easy to fake, too superficial.

But observing their dining habits will never mislead.

Like what tea they drink, what tea set they use.

Even what health supplements they consume, it’s absolutely reliable.

After all, imported goods cannot be borrowed, to have them, you must buy!

This is why many tycoons first brew tea for guests when they enter.

Their tea is very expensive.

Even a box of tea could be more expensive than a regular person’s car.

As someone born into a financial dynasty, Ji Guangsheng deeply understands this principle.

He knows that if these ginseng roots are genuine, then even ten of them would be enough for him to turn the tables in the pharmaceutical industry.

He could even return to Chuan City ahead of schedule and crush the Xu Family!

To eliminate this major competitor and hidden threat.

And by doing this, he would also be lending a hand to Gu Chen.

After all, he is his son-in-law.

A son-in-law is half a son; he also hopes for Gu Chen’s well-being. With such a large sum of money, he believes Gu Chen will succeed soon.

Of course, Gu Chen had no idea that in just one minute, Ji Guangsheng had already devised an entire perfect plan in his mind.

He simply assumed he was too embarrassed to accept it.

His smile was full of sincerity.

"Dad, I’m not selling this item, I’m only giving it away. Your health isn’t good, and this is to help you recover. These past few years, Pian Ran hasn’t been able to be by your side, consider this ginseng as our filial piety. If it’s not enough, I have more, just consume it until you are fully recovered," he said.