Strange to say, since the factory was shut down, the rest of the islanders seemed to disappear at the same time as the factory. No one retaliated, not even anyone to check on the situation, which greatly surprised Zhong Lin.

A few days have passed, and there is still no movement, and the matter is over.

Luo Xiaoman is busy with the graduation defense these days, and she really responds to the sentence "what should come will always come" She usually didn't prepare well, so she could only cramm, fortunately, she usually had solid professional classes, but she couldn't help but be busy.

And at this moment, Zhong Lin was suddenly idle, so he remembered Zhong Lingyue's antique shop, Mr. Zhang had already told him several times, the antique store was open, but there were not many things inside, just waiting for Zhong Lin to replenish the stock. It's time to take a look, after all, he's still a nominal shareholder.

When Zhong Lin arrived at the antique shop, it was exactly half past nine in the morning, which should be the time of the day when the traffic was the highest. However, this antique shop called "Lin Yueju" is a lot of people.

As soon as Zhong Lin pushed the door, Zhong Lingyue, Du Lan, and Old Man Zhang, who was originally sitting on the stool, all stood up. When it became clear that it was Zhong Lin, Du Lan and Mr. Zhang, who had thought that there were customers coming to the door, sat back in their seats like deflated balls.

"Linzi, are you here?"

Zhong Linyue didn't sit down, but smiled at Zhong Lin. The clothes on her body have changed from the professional clothes when she used to be in the employment agency to a robe with an antique charm, which is very in line with the atmosphere of the antique store.

"Well, little aunt, I just happened to be fine today, so I'll come over and take a look, how is the business now?"

In fact, there is no need to ask, Zhong Lin also knows that business will definitely not be much better.

"It's okay. Zhong Linyue said, the expression on her face did not change.

"It's not good at all, it's been open for days and not a single thing has been sold. ”

Duran is a straight-hearted person who can't hide his words, and belongs to the kind of person who has something to say.

"Little girl, don't worry, there is an old saying in the antique industry called 'three years not open, open for three years', this business is not like firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea those necessities, people come to buy every day, antiques are a kind of fate, only people will come to our store and buy things with us. ”

Although Old Man Zhang said this, the expression on his face had already betrayed him. The idea of opening an antique store was his idea, and seeing that the current business is not as good as opening an employment agency before, in fact, his heart is more anxious than Zhong Lingyue and Du Lan.

Zhong Lin looked at the utensils placed in the store and couldn't help frowning. There are less than 20 antiques in the store of more than 30 square meters, and they are neatly arranged, and you can see through them at a glance. Those who know will say that this store has just opened, and those who don't know will think that this store is going to be cleared and closed.

Zhong Lingyue seemed to see Zhong Lin's thoughts, and said with a smile: "These things are all from Old Man Zhang's private collection to make up the numbers." ”

"Yes, Zhong Lin, I originally wanted you to take us to 'pick up leaks' before the opening, but I didn't expect you to be so busy. But you just said that you're okay today, so why don't you go with us to make up some goods?"

Old Man Zhang is very shrewd and has found the right time.

"Okay, where are you going? I'll go with you. ”

Zhong Lin readily agreed.

"The antique market is full of goods, and with your ability, as long as the day comes, our small shop will be full. ”

Old Man Zhang stroked his beard, the expression on his face finally changed, and his smiling eyes narrowed into a slit.

There was no one in the store in the first place, so it was okay to leave Duran alone. Zhong Lin, Mr. Zhang and Zhong Lingyue went straight to the antique market.

It had just rained heavily last night, so it wasn't too hot today, and the breeze was very comfortable. There was nothing to say on the way, and Zhong Lin and the others soon came to the antique market.

"Hey, you're here again today!"

There was no one else around, and it was obvious that this voice was shouting at Zhong Lin and a few people. Zhong Lin wondered in his heart, the only people who knew them in this place were probably only Zizhu Dao people, but Zizhu Dao people's shop was on the other side of the street, and it was still far from here.

Zhong Lin turned his head to look, only to realize that the original person who called him was really an acquaintance - Grandpa Bi, who sold bird keychains.

"Hey, hello! yes, we're here again, come and take a look. ”

When Zhong Lingyue and Old Man Zhang both turned around, Grandpa Bi was stunned at first, but after only a moment's effort, his face returned to normal.

"Let me guess, this pretty lady should have a 'month' in her name, right?"

Grandpa Bi pretended to be mysterious and said.

"How do you know, do you know how to read faces?"

Zhong Lingyue was a little strange, she was sure that she had never been here before, let alone the person in front of her.

To say that this Grandpa Bi is also poor enough, what if Zhong Lin brought over today is not Zhong Linyue but someone else? But his memory is very good, and he really guessed correctly.

"Hey, this handsome guy next to you bought my homemade bird keychain from me before, and I bought a total of three. One of them is the head of Guanyin, with the word 'Lin' engraved on it, which should be worn by himself, and the other two are of Maitreya Buddha, one with the word 'man' and the other with the word 'moon'. The male wears Guanyin, the woman wears the Buddha, the two Maitreya Buddha's bird keychains must have been given to the two girls, and the girl with the word 'man' in the name I know, it is Southeast University, so I guess, you should be the girl with the word 'moon' in the name, am I right? These three bird keychains are unique......

Grandpa Bi shook his head and said that it was reasonable.

Zhong Lingyue unconsciously touched her shoulder bag, and at this moment her shoulder bag was containing the bird keychain engraved with the word "moon".

However, at this moment, a trace of sorrow crept up imperceptibly on her face.

Leaving Grandpa Bi's Little Bird Keychain stall, Zhong Lin and the others began to browse the antique shops one by one.

According to Mr. Zhang, the antique store is not necessarily completely placed with antiques, but also with some modern artworks, as the so-called "spring and white snow, lower riba people", because not everyone who enters the antique store is to buy real antiques.

Zhong Lin and Zhong Lingyue both agreed with this, so Zhong Lin directly called Zong Qiang over with a phone call, asked him to wait in the car, and put the suitable things in the car, so that he would not be tired of carrying large bags and small bags, nor would he be considered by the store to sweep the goods, so as to sit on the ground and raise the price.

With Zhong Lin on the side, it is inevitable to pick up leaks, but whenever there is a leak, Zhong Lin often will not bargain, and directly the other party will give as much as he wants, only when he encounters modern works of art that look relatively good, Zhong will make his eyes let Zhong Lingyue and Mr. Zhang bargain, after all, the asking price of these modern artworks is higher than the price of the real thing.

Because it was not just a matter of watching the flowers, but really "sweeping the goods", it was not until almost noon that Zhong Lin and his party turned to the "Nameless Zhai" of Zizhu Daoren.

Zizhu Daoist was naturally very happy when he saw Zhong Lin and Old Man Zhang coming, and when he asked what he meant, Zizhu Daoist patted his thigh and said, "Hey, why didn't you tell me earlier when you opened the store, I should have called some colleagues to congratulate me." In this way, you can pick any three things in my store, and it will be my congratulatory gift to you. ”

Although "peers are enemies", Zizhu Daoist doesn't feel that way at all, and it can be seen that his words are sincere.

"Really, old brother, then I might as well be respectful. ”

Having said that, Zhong Lin didn't choose a valuable thing, but just found some objects that looked very fancy and didn't actually have a little Five Emperors' money, which were all modern handicrafts.

"Zhong Lin, didn't you slap me in the face, can you choose something better!"

Since the last time Zhong Lin bought something in his shop, Zizhu Dao people have known that Zhong Lin can be regarded as an expert in this industry, which can also be confirmed from the fact that he opened an antique shop. Therefore, it is impossible for Zhong Lin not to distinguish between good and bad, and the reason why he picks like this is obviously because he doesn't want to take advantage of him.

"Brother, I have received your wishes, and these three things are also very good. ”

Zhong Lin expressed his gratitude very sincerely.

"Well, I'll give you another object, and you wait. ”

After Zizhu Daoren finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and took down a small wooden box from a shelf. The material of the wooden box is very ordinary, it should be ordinary miscellaneous wood, and a layer of ash has fallen on it, which shows that it has not been touched for at least a month. Because the position was very inconspicuous, Zhong Lin didn't pay attention to it the last time he came.

Zizhu Daoist opened the wooden box, took out a black and swarthy "iron bump" from it and said, "Zhonglin Xiaoyou, it's useless for me to keep this thing, so I'll give it to you!"

Zong Qiang next to him frowned after seeing the "iron pimple", and thought to himself: "This person speaks very well, and he is a gift and a random pick, why do you take out this thing now, I don't think it is as good as the three things that Zhong Lin picked before! Could it be that this guy regrets it, and doesn't want to give those three things away?"

Zhong Lin carefully took the "Iron Pimple", and suddenly sensed a trace of ancient aura. He felt that this "iron lump" was far older than the auspicious compass where Ding Ling lived before, but how could such an ancient piece of iron not rust?

Zhong Lin thought in his heart, but said on his lips: "No, this thing is too valuable, I can't ask for it!"

"No matter how valuable things are, for me it is just a lump of iron, I think it may be useful to you, as the so-called sword gift hero, you can do without those three things, but this one you must accept. ”

Zizhu Dao people are very sincere, and they must be accepted by Zhong Lin.