pjbooks Chapter 121 Warehouse Taobao, the War Officially Begins!
Chapter 121 Warehouse Taobao, the War Officially Begins!
Chapter 121 Warehouse Taobao, the War Officially Begins!
This might sound unpleasant, and it's a stereotype, but Ma Jie doesn't care.
There are plenty of eccentric old men on the American server. Some of them aren't a matter of character, but rather a stubborn personality, especially those who dedicate themselves to just one thing for a long time.
"Alright, old buddy, young people need encouragement, not criticism."
Seeing that his friend's emotional intelligence was a bit low, old William quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Jack, let me introduce you to Duncan Morton, honorary president of the California Antique Collectors Association. He runs a private museum and two pawn shops in Los Angeles, and is also a regular guest on 'Warehouse Treasure Hunt' and 'Warehouse Treasure Hunt'."
The antique collectors' association that old William mentioned is not an official organization, but a non-governmental organization spontaneously formed by enthusiasts.
Such organizations are numerous in the United States, such as coin collectors' associations, stamp collectors' associations, comic book collectors' associations, and gun collectors' associations.
In any case, any item with collectible value can form its own association, just like mutual aid societies.
After introducing Duncan's basic information, William changed the subject: "However, he used to appear as an appraisal expert, but this season is different. The production team wants to try something new, so his role has changed from a guest to a contestant, leading us old guys to compete on the same stage with you young people."
"That sounds like a challenge." Ma Jie proactively extended his hand: "Mr. Duncan, friendship comes first, competition second. Let's all have fun, what do you say?"
Duncan Morton chuckled dismissively, his tone dismissive: "Young man, don't try to act all mature in front of us old guys. I don't believe that's what you really think, because the production team told me that before you and your teammates participated in the show, you were just working as can recyclers in the poor streets."
"To put it bluntly, you're not here simply to participate in the competition, but to try your luck and get rich overnight. The production team likes to create this kind of extreme persona, and the audience also wants to see something new, which is why you're lucky enough to be here. Otherwise, our lives would most likely never have intersected."
"So what are you trying to say, old man?" Just as Ma Jie was about to speak, Max, who had overheard their conversation, walked over and retorted without any politeness, "We're losers, and you're a successful person. Are you trying to tarnish your noble and pure aristocratic lineage by recording a show with us poor wretches?"
Max's public outburst enraged several experts, including Duncan, who were all disgusted by it because they had never experienced anything like it before. "You...where did this crazy woman come from!" It took him a few seconds to react.
"You crazy woman from the back alleys!" Max shouted at him, hands on her hips. "You might as well put it more bluntly. Can recycling? We're just a bunch of garbage collectors, so what? We didn't steal or rob, we're self-sufficient, did we eat your corn? That's why you're making such a fuss."
"Alright, alright, stop arguing." Old William, who was clearly an old acquaintance of hers, stepped in to smooth things over again: "Max, give me some face, okay? Your daughter is right here; this isn't good for the child."
Max glared at old William, his anger undiminished: "It's precisely because my daughter is here that I'm going to retaliate without holding back. Just because my friend has a good temper doesn't mean I do. Now, make this so-called expert apologize to Jack, or I will definitely not let him off easily."
"Apologize?" Faced with her aggressive questioning, Duncan's expression changed drastically: "Why should I apologize? I was just stating an objective fact, what's wrong with that? If you dare to act unreasonably towards me again, I'll call security to throw you out!"
"Threatening me?" Max laughed in anger. "If you're so capable, call the police and have them arrest me and put me in jail. Do you have the ability? If not, don't pretend here, understand, you old geezer?"
"You...you...cough cough cough...crack crack..."
The other person was so angry that their lungs felt like they were about to explode; they had a lump in their throat and couldn't get it out or in, and almost died on the spot.
Fortunately, one of his companions knew his condition and quickly found a small medicine bottle on him, feeding him the pills in time.
Seeing this, Ma Jie grabbed Max and ran away.
Good heavens, she's made the old man so angry he had to take his medicine. If she keeps causing this trouble, someone might die.
"Why are you pulling me? Did I say something wrong?" Max, who was pulled back into the room by MaJack, crossed his arms and said angrily, "What's so great about him? He just has a few stinking bucks, acting all high and mighty. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was an older version of Elon Musk."
"Alright, alright, it's all over now. Why get so angry? I don't care at all."
"I care!" Max roared. "Anyway, if anyone dares to bully you, I'll make them pay!"
"Um..." Ma Jie was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to say.
Why does this sound like I'm the weaker party who needs protection?
Max realized he'd said something a bit cheesy and couldn't help but laugh at himself. He awkwardly brushed his long, bleached, ice-blue hair aside and said, "Okay, okay, I was just kidding. Actually, just like Jimmy, I've always thought of you as a younger brother. Please don't overthink it."
"Don't worry, I've always considered you my mother."
"Okay, I'll let you feel a mother's love!"
As Max was speaking, he suddenly pushed MaJack onto the bed and grabbed a pillow, throwing it at him.
She refused to believe that she couldn't cure this guy's foul mouth.
Ma Jieke wasn't about to be passively beaten; the two of them laughed and played around with grappling techniques on the bed.
However, this was not Ma Jieke's forte, and he was quickly entangled by her swift triangular choke.
"Oh my god." Just as they were having fun, Fiona walked in with Pudding. Seeing this cringe-worthy scene, she quickly covered Pudding's eyes with her hands.
At the same time, she turned her body to the side and couldn't help but peek: "Jack, so this is how you like to play. I always thought you were a tough guy, but now it seems you're just like Jimmy, you both like to be passive."
"Who...who told you that?" Pulling himself free from Max's pale thighs, MaJack tried to salvage his image: "I'm warning you, don't go around telling everyone! We were just doing combat practice. You know ground fighting, right? You know submission hold?"
"I really don't understand." Fiona rolled her eyes. "What kind of fighting is this, practicing in bed? Let's go, Pudding, don't watch such unhealthy scenes."
"Oh right, I just got a call from the production team. We need to meet at the parking lot in 20 minutes. You two better hurry up."
"Go for it, Jack! I believe in you!" Little Pudding made a heart shape with her hands before leaving, smiling happily.
Who would have thought that, instead of the usual mothers worrying about their daughters' marriages, these two are doing the complete opposite.
The two exchanged a smile, neither saying anything more. Let the misunderstanding be; they were both adults, no need to be so dramatic.
When they arrived at the parking lot, at least a hundred people had already gathered there.
After greeting their VJ (Voice Actor/Journalist), they boarded a tour bus and headed to the filming location.
After traveling about 3 miles, the bus stopped in front of a large iron gate.
Through the gaps between the railings, you can clearly see what's inside—a large open area.
The densely packed private warehouses are stacked in rows on the open ground like mahjong tiles.
Forklifts and cranes were still working inside, continuing to organize the remaining mobile storage lockers.
When everyone got off the bus, recording equipment and live streaming equipment were already set up in all directions.
Under the director's direction, everyone stood in an arc facing the camera, with drones flying around directly above.
Then, a powerful engine roar came from afar.
TikTokLive and YouTubeLive, which were broadcasting the program live, also switched to live footage at the same time.
The camera captured a stunning burgundy supercar, which pulled up to a stop with a beautiful drift just before reaching the iron gate, eliciting screams from the crowd.
Immediately afterwards, a wealthy woman wearing sunglasses and a shimmering gold dress stepped out of the sports car and posed for several photos in front of the car.
Ma Jie recognized her; she was Grace, William's niece. It seemed the hosting job was going to fall to her.
After turning on the microphone, she excitedly shouted into the camera: "Everybody, welcome to 'Warehouse Treasure Hunt King'! I'm your old friend Jewelry Sister, the woman who knows the most about jewelry in the world. Today, I will lead you to open the door to wealth."
"This season is co-sponsored by Amazon and eBay."
"Choose Amazon for your online shopping experience. It's a new starting point for global trade, offering health and peace of mind, and hassle-free returns and exchanges. It's your best online shopping platform."
"Find your unwanted items on eBay! Find amazing deals and bargains on eBay. Buy and sell with ease and enjoy great value. Find what you love on eBay!"
"Alright, let's welcome our generous sponsors to make their grand exit." Grace, holding her cue cards, spoke like a Gatling gun: "This season of 'Warehouse Treasure Hunt King' is the first to adopt a brand-new live streaming interaction and team mode. If you're using TikTokLive or YouTubeLive, click the small window in the lower right corner of the live stream to view the real-time profit and loss of each team and the popularity ranking of the players. Cast your vote for your favorite player. Please note that by the end of the season, the team with the most accumulated votes will receive a huge amount of shopping vouchers sponsored by Amazon and eBay, regardless of their final results."
"This shopping voucher is worth $100,000 USD, with each of the two sponsors contributing 50%, and it can be used to purchase any item on the platform!"
Hearing Grace's oxygen-deprived commentary, Ma Jieke almost lost his composure.
If I remember correctly, Amazon is primarily an e-commerce platform, roughly equivalent to Taobao, focusing on the B2C model, which is merchants directly connecting with users.
eBay's core business is the trading of second-hand goods, and its position is roughly equivalent to that of Xianyu. It focuses on the C2C model, which is user-to-user.
Despite their obvious differences, it's quite surreal that these two companies could sponsor the same program at the same time.
This is comparable to McDonald's and KFC launching the same new product together.
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