The American collection culture was unique in the world. The country had a short history and no decent antiques, so the collection culture was close to life.
Comic collection was a major branch of the American collection community. It was known that Japanese otaku culture was developed, but in fact, American otaku culture was also very developed.
In addition, it was not only otakus who collected comics in the United States. Several generations of Americans grew up with comics, and comics were also a kind of spiritual sustenance for them.
For example, in the famous American TV series The Big Bang Theory, comics, figurines, and some peripheral products frequently appeared, and the four male protagonists were comic collectors.
Li Du had been exposed to this kind of collection culture and understood Americans' love of comics, but he was still surprised that a comic book could sell for millions of dollars!
Hans selected the valuable comics. Many of the old books they got were worth some money. In addition to those worth millions, there were also some worth hundreds, thousands, and even tens of thousands of dollars.
These comic books could be auctioned on eBay. The most expensive ones were useless on eBay, and they had to find a professional enthusiast to buy them.
Li Du and Hans thought of one person at the same time, Pablo Potter, an unidentified young man who liked to collect otaku-related items.
Thinking of this, both of them were a little depressed. "We shouldn't have come back from Los Angeles!"
Hans called Potter, and after hanging up, Li Du asked, "How was it? Is he interested? "
"Of course, this guy is very interested," Hans said optimistically. "And there's good news. We don't have to be upset. Although we didn't find these valuable comics in Los Angeles, it's okay."
Li Du asked, "What's okay?"
Hans said, "Potter is not in Los Angeles. He is in Miami, so it doesn't matter if we find these comics in Los Angeles or Phoenix. We have to take a plane to get them."
A business worth tens of millions of dollars could not wait. They had just returned for a day and booked tickets to fly to Miami.
Miami was located in the southeast of the United States, part of Florida, famous for its sunshine.
Florida was not famous for its beaches, coconut trees, or beautiful women and luxury cars, but for the Fountain of Youth!
In 1513, the Spanish adventurer Ponce de Leon was ordered to find the crystal spring that could make people immortal, and then arrived in Florida.
Later, more Spanish adventurers came. They did not find the crystal spring and wanted to find gold. Of course, it was all in vain.
From then on, Florida began to appear on the map of the world, but in a tragic way.
Originally, there were many small tribes in Florida, and the original inhabitants had lived there for 11,000 years. When the Spanish arrived, almost all the natives died in less than two centuries.
The Spaniards brought war, killing, and disease.
Then in the 18th century, Spain and England began to fight over Florida. They both wanted to occupy the new world, but in the end, it belonged to the United States.
When Florida joined the United States in 1845, developers and investors initially planned to turn the swampy peninsula into an agricultural and vacation destination.
In the 20th century, railroad tycoon Henry Flagler opened up the Florida coastline, setting off a massive canal boom. In just a decade, Florida's real estate boom gave birth to modern Miami, transforming it from a sandlot to a metropolis.
Sitting on the plane, Hans beamed with joy. "Going to Miami in this season is really enjoyable, Li. Miami may have the most beautiful autumn. You will definitely be intoxicated."
Li Du shook his head and said, "No, the most beautiful autumn is definitely not in Miami."
"Where?"
"In my hometown," Li Du said affectionately.
Hans gave him the middle finger. "You're idealistic."
However, a hot blonde girl next to him was moved by Li Du's words. She asked with interest, "Where is your hometown, sir? I agree with you. The most beautiful autumn is in one's hometown. "
Hans immediately nodded solemnly. "Yes, the most beautiful autumn is in my hometown, especially in my dreams. From time to time, I dream that I am alone, sitting in the purple lavender field in my hometown, with a Labrador lying next to me …"
The affectionate gesture he showed made Li Du want to vomit.
The blonde girl did not buy it either. She said, "Judging from your accent, you are a native of Arizona. Where in Arizona are there purple lavender fields?"
Hans blinked and said, "Actually, my ancestral home is France, Provence, France."
The blonde girl stared at him with clear eyes and asked, "Fortunately, my hometown is also Provence. I am from Picturesque Town in South Provence. What about you?"
Hans took a deep breath and said, "I am sleepy. You guys talk."
Li Du could not help but laugh.
The blonde girl was indeed from France. She introduced herself as Alice and was traveling around the world. Her next stop was Asia. She saw that Li Du looked like an Asian and wanted to ask him for some information.
The two of them chatted happily. When the plane landed at Miami International Airport, the blonde girl reluctantly gave Li Du her contact information.
Hans winked at Li Du, meaning to hurry up. The girl had come to him on her own.
Li Du quietly gave him the middle finger. Hans was hopeless when it came to personal matters.
When they got off the plane, the warm sea breeze of Miami, accompanied by the bright sun, wrapped them tightly.
Compared with the rest of the United States, Miami had a very different pace.
They rented a car and drove to the southern beach. As the car passed on the highway, Li Du felt the unique atmosphere of the city.
Here, you could see subtropical beauties and passionate Latin girls everywhere. Men on the road liked to smoke Havana cigars. From time to time, there were small Cuban-style dance halls on the side of the road, where many people were twisting their bodies to Bolero.
There were many gallery artists on the street, walking around with their drawing boards on their backs. From time to time, people who were sunbathing on the beach would wave to them and ask them to come over and draw a picture.
There were many street restaurants, including Caribbean style, Cuban style, Argentine style, Haitian style and other national styles, but there were few western-style restaurants that Li Du often saw in Arizona.
Li Du and the others went to the southern beach, known as the most beautiful beach in the United States. As the car sped along the coastline, they saw snow-white sand and warm blue-green water.
This time, Porter stayed in a private manor on the southern beach. Hans called him, but no one answered.
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