Chapter 207
After Li Hongbin took out all the things from the basket, Li Wen counted the original seven antiques, and there were 11 in total.
Li Wen put on white gloves and first checked the original seven antiques. After confirming that they were correct, he started to check the remaining four antiques.
These four items are three porcelain bowls and a silver vase, but the silver vase has been oxidized and turned black due to time.
Li Wen took a look at the three porcelain bowls. One of them was more valuable. It was a pastel official kiln from the Jiaqing period. The inside of the bowl was painted with blue and white, and the outer wall was painted with gold thread. It was very beautiful. Regardless of whether its future value was high or low, Li Wen
Like it very much.
As for the other two porcelain bowls, they were very ordinary. They were just ordinary white-glazed porcelain bowls. Judging from the shape of the bowls, Li Wen judged that they were from the Daoguang period. Moreover, they were also made from folk kiln porcelain, so they were not very valuable.
"Brother Li and Brother Jun, these three porcelain bowls are from the Qing Dynasty, not that long ago.
I won’t accept these two white glazed porcelain bowls. You can keep them as heirlooms! They may be worth several hundred yuan in a few decades, but they are worthless now.”
When the Li Hongbin brothers heard that it would still be worth hundreds of dollars in a few decades, they immediately changed from contempt to treasure and carefully put it away.
"This pastel porcelain bowl is pretty good. I'll pay you 6 yuan for it. If you're willing to sell it, I'll keep it."
"Sell!"
"Brother, I sold it. To be honest, I only got 50 cents for it. Even if you pay 6 yuan, I feel more." Li Hongbin was overjoyed when he heard that Li Wen had become a monk.
"Brother, you are too honest. How could you say your lowest price?" Li Wen smiled and shook his head.
Then, Li Wen picked up the silver bottle and looked at it. At first glance, the silver bottle looked like it had come out of a pit.
Normally, people's silverware will oxidize and turn black over time, but after being played with by hands, there will definitely be a layer of glaze over time.
Li Wen didn't say much. Supervision was not very strict these days. In recent decades, China had been in trouble, and tomb robberies were prevalent in Daxia. These were inevitable.
"Brother, this silver vase looks like it was dug out, but I won't ask about its origin. It is a toy from the Tang Dynasty.
Because it is a precious metal, plus it is old and the hollowing process is good, I can get 15 yuan." Li Wen put down the silver bottle and said with a smile.
"ah!"
"Did you dig this thing out? This old Liu is really serious. He didn't tell me what he dug up. It's so unlucky!"
Li Hongbin is a more traditional person. When he heard about the digging, he frowned instantly.
"It's okay. There are treasures everywhere in Qin. You can dig out ancient tiles with a hoe. It doesn't matter." Li Wen waved his hand and said.
After reading the things, Li Wen said nothing and asked the two brothers Li Hongbin to discuss whether they were satisfied with the price he gave.
"Brother, these things are all yours, just pay according to the price you said." Li Hongbin nodded and said.
"Okay, nine pieces of goods, the total is 110 yuan, right?" Li Wen reported the price.
"Uh-huh!"
"Yes, no problem!"
The two brothers sat aside and had already calculated it eight hundred times. When they heard Li Wen's quotation, they immediately nodded in response.
Li Wen was about to pay, when Li Hongjun stood up.
"Brother, you said a few days ago that you could get food and meat. Is that true?"
Li Hongbin's family has a total of 10 people, and none of them has a regular job. The family often eats one meal and looks forward to the next.
As a young man who is not yet 20 years old, Li Hongjun is growing up. There is not a day when he is not hungry.
Last time I heard Li Wen say that he could get food and meat, he remembered it in his heart. I finally made a fortune today and I definitely want to fill my stomach.
"oh!"
"Brother Jun, do you want food and meat?" Li Wen stopped and asked with a smile.
“Brother, can you give me 10 yuan of food first? It would be better if it’s meaty.
Brother, don't be too embarrassed. The food doesn't need to be too good. Sweet potatoes and potatoes are enough. Just some eggs for meat. I won't force it." Li Hongjun looked at Li Wen with an earnest look.
“We have grain and meat, but the price is definitely not low, but since we are our own people, we don’t pay the black market prices.
A pound of flour is counted as six cents, cornmeal is counted as two cents, and sweet potatoes and potatoes are both counted as one cent.
As for eggs, there are commune members from rural areas selling them at the market, and the price is very reasonable. One pound costs you thirty cents. I suggest you buy more eggs. They are nutritious.
Today I just happened to bring back two kilograms of pork and a rabbit. If you want the pork, it will cost you two and a half yuan, and the rabbit will cost you one yuan per kilogram.
You should have known about this price. The black market is several times higher than this. Even the pigeon market in the morning is more than double the price.
So I will sell it to you in limited quantities at this price, which is only enough for your own home, and cannot be resold." Li Wen smiled and said the price he had calculated.
"No problem, the price is indeed very affordable.
Brother, if you have the goods in stock, in terms of food, please help me get 50 kilograms of sweet potatoes and potatoes and 20 kilograms of cornmeal first.
Eggs are indeed very nutritious. Brother, please give me five kilograms and buy more for my family to supplement." Before Li Hongjun could speak, Li Hongbin directly reported the demand.
"Brother, please give me a few kilograms of white noodles! And the two kilograms of pork that brother Xiaowen mentioned just now. I haven't eaten pork for more than half a year." Li Hongjun suggested with a flattering look on his side.
"Then let me bring you another five kilograms of white flour, including the pork." Li Hongbin relented when he saw his brother begging hard.
"Okay, Brother Li, please wait a moment, I'll go to the kitchen to get something." Li Wen stood up and left the room.
"Brother Jun, please bring the basket to put the sweet potatoes and potatoes. Brother Li, come here and pick up the eggs."
After a moment, Li Wen took out the supplies that brother Li Hongbin wanted from the space.
Currency was indeed very valuable in these days. A basket full of sweet potatoes only cost five yuan, and five kilograms of nearly 40 large eggs only cost one and a half yuan.
After some calculation, the supplies needed by the two brothers of the Li family were only 18.5 yuan in total. However, these items allowed the ten members of the Li family to save food, which was enough for half a month.
After settling the account, Li Wen handed Li Hongbin 91.5, which was considered the transaction completed.
"Brother, these are two kilograms of oranges. Take them back to feed the children at home." Li Wen stuffed a dozen large oranges into the basket.
"This is so embarrassing!" Li Hongbin looked at the fruits in the basket and swallowed. Maybe he thought of the sweet and sour taste.
"Brother, and Brother Jun, if you have any old objects, gold, silver coins, etc., you can collect them in the future.
My friend purchased these things in large quantities. Not only can they be purchased with money, but they can also be exchanged for grain and meat.
But as I said a few days ago, don’t let others know about our affairs. If it happens, no one can run away." Li Wen ordered with a serious face.
"Brother, don't worry! I, Li Hongjun, am also a man. Even if someone beats me in the mouth, I won't say anything." Li Hongjun's chest slapped loudly.
Li Hongbin spoke little and just nodded heavily.
"Brother Li, you won't need to work part-time anymore, just do this full-time. I guarantee that you can earn hundreds of dollars every month, and your family will have no worries about food and clothing.
But you try to hide your identity when you go out and be careful." Li Wen was also very satisfied with having two more people dedicated to doing things for him.
Chapter completed!