Once the words were inscribed, he confidently climbed thedder and concealed the original signboard beneath his new message. He crafted another noticeprised of just ten words: “Collect antiques from all over the world and appraise treasures from all directions.”
Shortly after the temporary signs and notices were disyed, Chen Yufei arrived, carrying a flower basket to celebrate the grand opening.
Upon their meeting, he eximed with enthusiasm: “Oh, Manager Zhou, your efficiency is impressive! You just returned yesterday evening, and here you are, opening the store at noon today!”
Zhou Liangyun responded with a smile, saying, “With a small business like this, you can certainly get started right away. The sooner, the better!”
Chen Yufei set the flower basket next to Zhen Baoxuan’s door, adding a touch of friendly reproach: “Manager Zhou, you’re still too new to this! Almost half of the merchants on this antique street are old friends. Since your new store has opened, why not let everyone know? A few more flower baskets would enhance your presence!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Zhou Liangyun humbly replied, “I appreciate your generosity, but this is just my small business. I’m not sure how well it will do, so I think it’s best to keep things low-key at the start.”<fn269a> Updates are released by FindN()vel</fn269a>
Chen Yufei nodded, smiling: “You’re so modest. With your abilities, it won’t be long before you make a name for yourself on Antique Street. Zhen Baoxuan will surely be the most popr ce around here.”
Zhou Liangyun politely remarked, “Then I’ll be counting on your good luck.”
Just then, Zhang Ermao (Cade) approached with a smile. Spotting Zhou Liangyun and Chen Yufei at the entrance, he feigned surprise and said, “Oh, isn’t this Manager Zhou? When did youe back?”
Zhou Liangyun recognized Zhang Ermao (Cade) right away. He remembered him as the sharpest vendor on the entire antique street. Zhou Liangyun had always thought of Zhang Ermao (Cade) as intelligent but felt that his cleverness was not directed in the right way.
Zhou Liangyun understood that, while people like Zhang Ermao (Cade) had a bit of cunning, they oftencked the dedication to transform that cleverness into genuine skill. Moreover, with his humble beginnings and no support from influential figures, it was challenging for him to seed.
However, looking at Zhang Ermao (Cade) today, Zhou Liangyun noticed a change. He seemed to carry himself differently and appeared slightly rounder than his previously lean frame, indicating that life had been treating him welltely.
With a friendly tone, Zhou Liangyun asked, “Er Mao, are you still working in Antique Street?”
Zhang Ermao (Cade) replied with a grin, “Ie by asionally, but now I’m mainly involved in something with an older brother. This Antique Street is a bit too much for me to handle these days.”
He then feigned curiosity and asked, “Manager Zhou, are you starting a new venture?”
“Yes,” Zhou Liangyun confirmed with a nod. “It’s a new business focused on collecting items and also… assisting with appraisals.”
“Treasure appraisal,” Zhang Ermao (Cade) said with a smile. “That’s a great move! Treasure appraisal is quite trendy these days. If you do a live broadcast, it won’t take long for you to gain poprity.”
Zhou Liangyun, wanting to keep a low profile since he came to Aurous Hill to start anew, was not keen on the idea of live broadcasting. He casually remarked, “It’s not easy to do live broadcasts now. I missed the best opportunities to get in on it. Nowadays, if you stream without spending money on promotion, hardly anyone will watch. Plus, my funds are limited, so I’m just aiming to make a living with small efforts.”
Zhang Ermao (Cade) nodded in agreement, smiling: “That’s right, Manager Zhou. You’re an expert, and your professionalism shines through in everything you say.”