Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System

"Qi brother, this is Felix, Harris, and Salaman," Li Yaohua introduced to Qi Yun, "They are very interested in that batch of goods."

After saying this, he introduced Qi Yun to them: "This is my boss's friend, Mr. Qi Yun."

As soon as they heard Qi Yun was Fu Wentao's friend, their previously casual expressions instantly turned serious.

The white man named Felix pushed his gold-rimmed glasses and immediately reached out his hand, "Hello, Mr. Qi."

Qi Yun had a polite smile on his face as he responded, "Hello, Mr. Felix, I've heard a lot about you."

Immediately after, the black man named Harris and the man with a white cloth on his head, Salaman, also stepped forward to greet him.

After a round of pleasantries, they moved to the reception room, and as soon as they sat down, the butler brought a few glasses of red wine.

Salaman took a wine glass, glanced at the few large bags on the carpet, and then looked at Qi Yun, saying, "Mr. Qi, please forgive my boldness, I need to rush back to Saudi tonight, so can I see the batch of goods now?"

"Of course," Qi Yun nodded to Chen Wei behind him. The latter immediately stepped forward, opened all the bags on the floor, and the room was instantly filled with glittering treasures.

Felix stood up, gently swaying his wine glass, and his pupils behind the gold-rimmed glasses contracted instantly upon seeing the silver coins, "These are double-column coins from the time of Philip V!"

He went to a bag, picked up a silver coin, placed it in his palm, examined it closely, and sighed, "Unfortunately, it's not well-preserved."

"It's okay, Felix. If you're not interested in these silver coins, I'd be pleased to buy them all," the black Harris came over, full of a sly smile, clearly knowing Felix beforehand.

Felix gave him a glance, stood up, and continued looking at the gold coins in the next bag, "This... this is a cross pattern! Are these gold coins also from the time of Philip V?"

He then raised his head and looked at Qi Yun, seemingly wanting confirmation from him.

Qi Yun smiled and nodded, complimenting, "Mr. Felix has a good eye. Indeed, all these treasures are from the same period."

Beside them, Harris squeezed over, grabbed a gold coin and scrutinized it, his thick lips almost touching the coin.

"Indeed, they are the batch of gold coins produced in 1700; I've seen the same ones in a London antique shop before."

At this moment, Salaman also came over, holding a small cloth bag, which contained dozens of gems.

He looked down at a gold coin, then said to Qi Yun, "Mr. Qi, I want all these gems and gold coins, you set the price."

"Our country is building an unprecedented structure, and I think these gold coins and gems would make excellent decorations."

Qi Yun slightly started upon hearing this, looking at Salaman, inwardly clicking his tongue; truly worthy of one with a white cloth, this talk is so extravagant.

Yet, before Qi Yun could respond, Felix and Harris next to him disagreed.

"Mr. Salaman, the oil in the Middle East can certainly pile up a mountain of gold, but these are precious cultural artifacts and shouldn't be reduced to exterior decorations!" Felix said, his face solemn.

Harris was all smiles, "Mr. Salaman, your royal palaces are already studded with diamonds, why compete with us for these few antiques? Why not let Felix have those gold coins, and let's all be friends."

Salaman remained unmoved, ignoring them, continuing to rub the gems in the small cloth bag, "Mr. Qi, these gems plus gold coins, twenty-five million US dollar, cash transaction, can be wired to your account immediately."

"This is my sincerity."

Hearing this, Qi Yun's heart involuntarily twitched violently.

He had previously calculated that this batch of goods could be worth at least a few million, and now indeed they have offered millions, just in US Dollar!

At the current exchange rate, twenty-five million US Dollar is almost 180 million, happiness comes too suddenly...

"Hmph." Felix, who had been ignored, sneered, "It seems Mr. Salaman doesn't see us, then I'll offer thirty million US Dollar."

These words made the room's atmosphere instantly tense.

Li Yaohua, who had been silent on the sofa, hurriedly stood up to advise, "Gentlemen, you are all guests invited by me, there's no need to be angry over such a small matter, let's discuss slowly."

"Exactly, business is business, no need to strain relations," Qi Yun also mediated.

Though continuing the competition could drive up the price of this batch, whoever it ends up selling to would certainly leave the other unhappy.

Qi Yun didn't want to offend people of this level for mere immediate interests; in comparison, developing friendships here could mean endless opportunities to make money in the future.

Seeing both Li Yaohua and Qi Yun speaking up, neither side spoke further as it was their territory and face had to be given.

Besides, the Fu Family behind them is an entity even their family would yield to.

"Haha, since all of you are interested, let me suggest something, see if it suits you," Qi Yun said with a smile.

Harris extended a plump hand, "Please go ahead, Mr. Qi."

Qi Yun took out a slip of paper documenting the counts from his pocket, placed it on the coffee table, "This records the quantity of the batch; since you all want it, I suggest splitting it among you equally, and as for the price, you three can decide together."

Harris was the first to nod, "I agree with Mr. Qi."

Felix adjusted his gold glasses, speaking blandly, "I don't have any issues."

Salaman tapped his fingers on the cloth bag twice and finally placed it on the coffee table, "I agree too."

Both sides made concessions, and the atmosphere in the room was no longer as oppressive as before. The three of them gathered to examine the remaining items in the bags.

After checking everything, the three gave their final price.

The gems and gold coins were originally to be priced at thirty million, as Felix suggested, but Qi Yun proactively refused, demanding only twenty-five million, which earned unanimous praise from the three.

Those silver coins and gold bars were priced at sixteen million.

The total added up to forty-one million, US dollar!

Converting to RMB, nearly three hundred million!

Once everything was allocated, Salaman and the other two immediately called to instruct their personnel to transfer the funds, as there was no way Qi Yun's account could hold that much money. On Li Yaohua's advice, the money was temporarily stored in the Fu Family's overseas account.

"Qi brother, I can arrange to open an account for you at the Swiss Bank tomorrow, or if you want to transfer the money back domestically, I can also help, though it may take a little longer."

Considering this, Qi Yun replied, "Please help me transfer fifty million back domestically, and keep the rest in the Swiss Bank."

"No problem, it's a small matter," Li Yaohua responded immediately.

After his assistant confirmed the funds were received, the transaction was complete, and Salaman and the others prepared to leave.

"Mr. Qi, it's a pleasure meeting you, here's my contact information, feel free to reach out when visiting the Middle East," Salaman handed Qi Yun a pure gold card.

Taking it, Qi Yun's mind buzzed; this card alone weighs at least twenty grams.

A single card worth over ten thousand? Talk about extravagance, this crowd fits the bill.

"Alright, I'll surely visit the Middle East to see Mr. Salaman if I have the chance," Qi Yun responded courteously.

Felix and Harris beside him were much more low-key, simply taking out their phones to exchange contact information with him.

"Mr. Qi, if you have such treasures to handle in the future, feel free to contact me; my family owns many auction houses, and seeing it as a favor, I'll charge a lower commission," Felix jested.

Then Harris chimed in, "Or you can find me too; though I'm not as wealthy as they are, I treat friends with more generosity."

Qi Yun nodded with a smile, "Certainly."

After seeing them off, Li Yaohua took the initiative to introduce, "Felix is a noble from Spain; as he said, his family owns many auction houses, not as famous as Christie's, but in Europe and Africa, they are top-tier."

"Harris's brother is a renowned broker; their business extends beyond antiques; they can get you a tank or helicopter if you need."

"As for Salaman, you should have figured it out."

Qi Yun clicked his tongue; none were simple characters.

"Li elder brother, gratitude doesn't need words, just call if you ever need me."

Li Yaohua waved with a smile, "It's too formal to say such things between us, mutual help!"

...

At night, Qi Yun had just finished calling Zhao Qing to report his safety, when Shi Feng's call came in with bad news—the old ghost had an accident.