Chapter 430: 430: Returning to the Antique Street_1

Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Returning to the Antique Street_1

Xu Fan, dressed in a pink princess dress, came to the community plaza with Tongtong and watched as Tongtong played games with other children from the neighborhood.

Although it was just a simple game of “Eagle Catches Chicks,” the children were thoroughly enjoying themselves, and the plaza was filled with the sound of laughter and cheerful voices.

Seeing Tongtong having fun, Xu Fan naturally felt happy watching.

Just after ten in the morning, Lin Yaoshi suddenly called. Xu Fan answered immediately, saying, “Hello, is this Elder Lin?”

“Xu Fan, my friend, it’s me. When can you come over? I’ve already gathered all the medicinal herbs you need,” Lin Yaoshi said heartily.

“Elder Lin, you really are amazing. It didn’t take you long to gather them. Should I come to your pharmacy to pick them up?” Xu Fan said with appreciation standing in for thanks.

“Yes, just come directly to the pharmacy. I’m right here.”

“Alright, I’m on my way.”

After hanging up, Xu Fan waited for Tongtong to finish the round of games, then apologized to the other children and left the community with Tongtong in the car.

Upon entering Elder Lin’s pharmacy, one couldn’t help but breathe in the pungent yet not unpleasant scent of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs.

Lin Yaoshi had been waiting for him, resting with closed eyes behind the counter. Eye’s sharp, Tongtong cheerfully raised her hand in greeting, “Grandpa Lin, I’m Tongtong. I’ve come to see you.”

The crisp young voice immediately drew the attention of the patients buying medicine and the doctor treating them. Everybody’s gaze fell on Tongtong, and they couldn’t help but smile warmly, internally admiring how pretty and cute this little girl was.

Lin Yaoshi opened his eyes, saw Tongtong innocently waving at him with a cheerful grin, and couldn’t help feeling buoyant as well. He got up, approached Tongtong with a full smile, reached out to pat her little head, and said kindly, “You’ve become even prettier since I last saw you, Tongtong.”

“Of course,” Tongtong said proudly, puffing up her chest.

“Elder Lin,” Xu Fan greeted as well.

“My friend, come with me; I’ve put everything in the back warehouse,” Lin Yaoshi nodded.

Xu Fan promptly picked up Tongtong and followed Lin Yaoshi toward the warehouse at the back.

After the truck left, Xu Fan also bade farewell to Lin Yaoshi, smiling, “Elder Lin, I’m off, too. I’m going to try making a sample today.”

Lin Yaoshi smiled expectantly, “Okay, remember to hurry. I can hardly wait to find out what kind of medicine you’re selling in your gourd.”

Given Xu Fan’s personality and status, wanting so many herbs certainly wasn’t for play; something big was likely in the works.

“Elder Lin, from now on I won’t come to pick them up myself. Just have the herb suppliers deliver straight to my Yifan Pharmaceuticals,” Xu Fan said.

“No problem,” Lin Yaoshi responded coolly with an ‘OK’ hand gesture.

Xu Fan shook Tongtong’s chubby little arm, “Tongtong, say goodbye to Grandpa Lin.”

Tongtong giggled, revealing two shallow dimples, and waved, “Grandpa Lin, goodbye!”

“Goodbye, Tongtong,” Lin Yaoshi also smiled and waved.

On the drive, Xu Fan stopped at a KFC, treating Tongtong to a nice lunch.

Getting the herbs was just the first item on the agenda for the day; next, he planned to make a trip to Yulou Ancient Town.

Yulou Ancient Town was located in the suburbs of Zhonghai City. Despite its proximity to the modern metropolis, everything here retained an ancient charm, from the buildings and streets to the goods on sale.

The most characteristic and bustling part of the old town was undoubtedly the antiques street, which could be said to be the largest of its kind in Zhonghai City, even the whole of Longhu Province.

The antiques street was paved with stone slabs, and both sides were lined with various antique shops, jade stores, jewelry stores, and many curbside stalls selling all kinds of jades, pearls, porcelain, calligraphy and paintings, seals, and so on.

Though the roadside stalls appeared low-end and informal, they could still yield great finds. If one struck gold, if not overnight riches, at least a considerable fortune would be made.

As such, every day, there were many merchants who specialized in treasure hunting wandering the antiques street, and every so often, someone would find something of real value.

Since the antiques street was closed to traffic, Xu Fan had to park nearby and, with Tongtong in tow, casually strolled into antiques street, stepping lively on the uneven surface.

He still remembered his last visit here when Zhao Dong had played tour guide to him, leading to his acquaintance with the owner of Zangyu Tower, Wang Fangtong, as well as the acquisition of a broken magic artifact. It was also through Wang Fangtong’s introduction that he attended an auction... where he ultimately secured the Blood Bodhi.

It was quite a fruitful trip.

He wondered what unexpected treasures he might come across this time.