Power and Wealth - Chapter 194–

Chapter 194–






A few days later .

Under the tender care of Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian, the 20 wild ginseng was almost dried .

Today is Friday, and Dong Xuebing checked the ginseng by the windows . Hmmm… looks good . There is only some moisture left and they will not rot easily . Now, Dong Xuebing had to think of a way to sell the ginseng and it will be a waste to sell all of them . He might need them as for himself or gifts in the future . These were good stuff and he decided to sell only 100 years old and the 90 years old ginseng as the rest are not as valuable .

But selling them had become a problem .

Dong Xuebing had dug these ginsengs and does not have any factory certification or product approval certification . The place he found the ginseng was also weird and no one will pay 1 million RMB for one of them . The wild ginseng sold by companies were placed in beautiful packaging and had certification from the proper authorities . So, Dong Xuebing checked the internet and found a company selling herbs in Beijing . He called them and spoke to the manager . “Hello, I have some wild ginseng and I would like your factory to package it and issue certification . How much will it cost?”

The person-in-charge was not surprised by Dong Xuebing’s request . In the past, wild ginseng was sold in boxes, and people don’t care about the packaging . But nowadays, people prefer to buy ginseng in beautiful packaging as they are giving out as gifts . Such requests were familiar with the company . “We need to look at the product first before we can quote a price . If you are thinking of using our company’s brand and serial number, we would need to conduct further checks on it . We need to be responsible to the consumers . ”

Dong Xuebing could understand why this company has such rules . No one wants to be held responsible for some counterfeit goods . “Ok . I will bring my ginseng over . Let’s fix a time . ”

“I will give you my number, and you can call me when you reach . ”

“Oh, roughly how much do you charge for the packaging of one wild ginseng?”

“It has to depend on the year and grade of the Ginseng . Let’s talk about it when we meet . ” Such deals were against the regulations, and the person-in-charge cannot talk about the prices over the phone .





Qu Yunxuan had called Dong Xuebing last night to inform him about their company’s first auction is about to start . Dong Xuebing had to make a trip back to Beijing to attend . Yes, after the wild ginseng was packaged and had certification, he could sell it at the auction . This will increase the reputation of their company and he could save on the commission .

Dong Xuebing nodded and went to Liang Chengpeng to apply time off . But Liang Chengpeng had gone to the hospital to visit his mother and was not around . So, Dong Xuebing just inform Hu Silian that he needs to go to Beijing and will only be back on Monday . He will also be driving the bureau’s Buicks . After returning home, he loaded his car with the ginseng and told Yu Meixia to stay home . He also called his mother, Liu Dahai, etc . to inform them .


After informing everyone, Dong Xuebing drove towards Beijing!

1 hour…

5 hours…

10 hours…

It was 7 . 05 pm when Dong Xuebing reached Beijing .

Dong Xuebing looked at the wild ginseng in expensive gift boxes in his rear passenger seats . Dong Xuebing had put in lots of effect on these ginsengs . He arrived at the factory late morning and after a series of checks, they were proven to be wild ginseng . The person-in-charge was shocked when he saw Dong Xuebing taking out so many wild ginseng and he asked for 300,000 RMB packaging fees . But after some bargaining, Dong Xuebing used a 30 years old wild ginseng as payment . Although he felt this was overpriced, he knew without the packaging and certification, his ginseng will not fetch high prices .

In the city area, Dong Xuebing drove around aimlessly . He still has not decided where to go .





When he drove onto the 3rd Ring Road, Dong Xuebing decided to pay a visit to his company . As the boss of the company, he had yet to visit his company . If Aunt Xuan is there, he can also spend some time with her .

South 3rd Ring Road, Shi Li He (Ten miles river) .

There are lots of antique markets around, and Aunt Xuan picked this location for their auction company .

Dong Xuebing parked his car along the road and saw a big and bright signboard . Yun De Auction House . This name was picked by Dong Xuebing . Qu Yunxuan had wanted both their names for this company and call it Bing Yun Auction House, but Dong Xuebing does not like it . He preferred a more traditional name and used a word from Qu Yunxuan’s name and added a ‘De’ behind it .

The Auction House has two stories and the front door is open . A big hanging lamp in the center lit up the interior and it is still open .

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and returned to his car to bring the two wild ginseng . He entered the auction house and looked around curiously . Compared to Han Hai Auction House, Yun De Auction House’s renovation is not as lovely . This place was formerly a pawn shop, and Aunt Xuan did not change much of the interior as she wanted to save money on renovations .

A female staff approached Dong Xuebing . “Sir, how can I…”

Dong Xuebing smiled and waved the boxes in his hand . “I want to put something up for auction . Wild ginseng . ”

“Wild Ginseng? Please wait for a moment . ” The staff walked towards a middle-aged man having tea in the rest area . “Teacher Feng, can you help to evaluate something? Wild Ginseng . ”

Teacher Feng nodded and put down his teacup . He turned to Dong Xuebing . “How old is your ginseng?”





Dong Xuebing smiled and did not answer .

Teacher Feng paused for a while and said . “Let’s go upstairs . ”

The stairs and corridor were narrowed, and the 3 of them could barely walk side by side . Teacher Feng brought Dong Xuebing to a meeting room and said . “Can I take a look at your items?”

Dong Xuebing placed the two boxes of wild ginseng on the table .

Teacher Feng lifted the cover of one of the boxes and looked at the ginseng through the clear glass . He was shocked by what he saw . He looked at the certification symbols at the bottom of the box and was surprised to see someone wanting to sell this item .

Dong Xuebing looked at him . “Can I put this ginseng up for auction?”

Teacher Feng suppressed his excitement . “Of course . Our company does not only sell antiques . We also put up rare items such as liquors and items for auction . ” He put down the box he was holding and opens the second box . He was shocked for the second time . Another wild ginseng which is almost 100 years old? From the authentication labels, it should not be fake!

Dong Xuebing asked . “How are the items?”

Teacher Feng replied . “These are priceless!”

Dong Xuebing laughed . “I heard the day after tomorrow will be this company’s first auction, and I hope I am still in time to put these two ginsengs up for auction . ”

“Err…” Teacher Feng hesitated . “There might not be enough time to promote it . ”

Dong Xuebing replied . “It’s fine . The pre-auction exhibition is considered a good promotion, and you can add in a banner on your website . ”

Teacher Feng felt this person, and his request was weird and could not make the decision . “Let me check with my boss . ”

Dong Xuebing nodded . “Is your boss around?”

“Ms . Qu had left earlier in the afternoon as she had to prepare for the pre-auction exhibition . Please wait for a moment . I will call her now . ”

“Ok . ”

Teacher Feng knew this young man is Yun De Auction House’s most significant customer to date and served him tea before leaving the meeting room to call Qu Yunxuan . “Hello, Manger Qu? We have a customer here who brought two wild ginsengs… these are not normal ginsengs . They are both almost 100 years old ginsengs . You might not know the current market rate for wild ginseng… these two boxes can fetch at least 2 million… yes . 10,000 RMB for 1 gram… yes… the customer wants to display it in tomorrow’s pre-auction exhibition . He sounds quite urgent… Then will our main auction item still be that Jade hairpin? Ok… Yes… I know . I will speak to him . ”

Teacher Feng was in a good mood to see such valuable items . He smiled at Dong Xuebing when he returns to the meeting . “Manager Qu agreed to display your items in tomorrow’s pre-auction exhibition . Young man, it is getting late . Shall we sign the agreement now?”

Dong Xuebing nodded . “Sure . Prepare a copy of the agreement for me . ”

Teacher Feng replied . “I will get someone to prepare it . ”

After signing the agreement, Dong Xuebing left the two boxes of ginseng with Teacher Feng . He was pleased with his company’s customer service and efficiency . But he did not tell Qu Yunxuan about this and did not let her know that he had returned to Beijing . He wants to give her a surprise later .