Chapter 17 Negotiations
I was a little embarrassed, glared at Ge Zhuang, turned around and said, "Mr. Kenjiro, please don't care." My friend is straightforward. If you have any offense, please forgive me."
He smiled and said, "Why, I prefer dealing with straightforward people. By the way, you just seemed to be discussing me. Do you have anything to say to me?"
I curled my lips behind my back, thinking that this guy has a very sensitive ear. Just as I was about to speak, Chen Yun picked up the microphone at the booth and walked to the center of the booth to give a speech. The general idea was to thank everyone for taking the time to attend the exhibition. The hosting will definitely not disappoint us this time. He also said that there will be a few more precious collections to be exhibited later. I hope everyone can keep looking forward to it.
The light in the museum dimmed, and all the lights gathered on the booth. It was just a common occurrence for Chen Yun. She calmly held the microphone and introduced the first heavyweight collection, which was a bronze tripod from the Shang Dynasty.
The exhibited products are bronze cookware from the late Western Zhou Dynasty. The flat edge is folded outward, the double-standing ears are slightly outward, the round bottom, the animal's hoof feet are 58.5 cm high, the diameter is 29.4 cm, the abdominal diameter is 11.5 cm, and the weight is 6.2 kg. The inner surface of the ear is decorated with curved patterns, the outer surface is hollow continuous bead patterns for two weeks, and the abdomen is decorated with curved patterns for one week, and the whole body is waxy.
Chen Yun described the bronze ware vividly. Kenjiro Fujino beside me was excited, his eyes were frozen on the bronze ware, and he sighed sincerely, saying that it was really beautiful. I didn't expect that the Chinese had such a high production craft for more than two thousand years.
I heard this in my ears, but I felt a sneer in my heart, and I thought to myself, of course, when our ancestors invented farming and knew how to make clothes with mulberry and hemp, you were just an island country, and your ancestors were still wearing bare pants and looking for leaves to chew on!
After the first collection, the second one was followed by. Chen Yun took an exquisite box from the hand of Miss Etiquette and opened it gently to reveal a white stone inside. I was curious what the hell this thing was. Chen Yun had already started introducing it. She said that this stone came from the ancient Stone Age and was a tool for making fire by the tribe bricks and wood led by the Suiren family. As we all know, humans learned to use fire is a symbol of entering civilization, so this fossil itself has extraordinary significance and symbolizes a great progress in history from the wilderness to civilization...
Although Chen Yun was very hard-working, Ge Zhuang and I were drowsy and old-fashioned stories about making fire in Suiren. I really had no interest in these collections, and the only thing I was concerned about was the price. However, this was an exhibition, and all the collections were not sold. Of course, even if they were willing to openly auction, with Ge Zhuang and I, I was afraid that I could not afford even the falling gravel slag.
Several collections were exhibited in succession, and Ge Zhuang and I were both depressed. Kenjiro Fujino probably saw that I was not focused, so he asked me in a low voice, "Mr. Sima, it seems that you are not keen on antiques."
I yawned and said that these things were just a tool or a small doll in the hands of the ancients. Just like people nowadays who use chopsticks and tableware for dinner, they are made by us modern times, and they add so much value to it. Just like the second one, if you look horizontally and vertically, it is a stone, what is worth appreciating?
Kenjiro Fujino smiled, probably because he felt that it was rude to laugh in such a serious occasion, so he quickly stopped and left me a playful smile.
I know that this girl must think that I am a vulgar person from the bottom of my heart, but I don’t care. Thinking of Chen Yun’s explanation last night, I gently touched Kenjiro Fujino’s elbow and said, “Don’t look at it first, let’s talk about some serious business. Do you still need the earthen pottery jars you mentioned last time?
Kenjiro Fujino was stunned for a moment, then raised his head with joy, saying, "You are going to sell it to me?"
I said, "For Sale? Nono...I just came up with a good idea to make a fortune together. I wonder if Mr. Kenjiro is interested in listening?"
Kenjiro Fujino nodded and said, "That's it, the exhibits will be too noisy, so it's better for us to change to a more peaceful place. My father is drinking tea on the second floor. If you don't mind, you can come with me."
Ge Zhuang and I stood up after hearing this and followed Kenjiro Fujino out of the exhibition hall.
The second floor is a VIP seat. Those who can appear on it are truly wealthy or noble. Each participant can be assigned a private room. The sound insulation effect is pretty good. A wall in the private room has been transformed into a window. The sight can be seen along the window and can be directly landed on the booth, which is much more convenient than downstairs.
Kenjiro Fujino took Ge Zhuang and me to the first room in Dongshou. He walked up and knocked on the door and said, "Father, I'll bring two guests to see you."
The curtain was quickly rolled up, and then Kenjiro Fujino gestured to Ge Zhuang and me in a "please" position. I looked at Ge Zhuang, and they walked into the private room with their chests straightened.
Fujino Eagle was sitting on a magistrate chair, looking at the precious cultural relics exhibited below the stage with interest, and playing with a jade ring on his hand. When he saw Ge Zhuang and I come in, he immediately greeted him with a smile, stood up and said, "You are the ones who are there to sit down."
I looked back and Kenjiro Fujino did not follow him into the private room, and secretly said that the Japanese were quite strict about the rules of the seniority of the elderly and the young. He and Ge Zhuang sat down one after another. Fujinohawk grabbed the teapot and poured a cup of tea for us, saying that the dog was not well received and would like to forgive the inconvenience.
I waved my hand and said no, old man, I am not very good at politeness, and it is too difficult to keep my face tense. Let's just get to the topic.
"Mr. Sima is so quick to speak, okay, then I'll forgive me for taking the liberty!" Fujino Eagle clapped his hands, and the door curtain was rolled down automatically. Then he set his position and said that you must have known that the three clay jars are very important to our Fujino family, and involve the heirloom of my family. If you are willing to give up your love and hand it over to us, I am very honored. As for the price, please show your best.
I smiled and said, Mr. Fujino, please don’t treat us as fools. What you are looking for is not a family treasure, but a treasure that your ancestors have plundered on our territory through war. Wouldn’t that be too direct?
Fujinohawk's hand trembled, and soon recovered from stability. He put the teacup down, then put the teacup down, looked at me, and said, "Since you two can see it, I will tell you the truth. This time I came to China, in addition to being invited to participate in the antique exhibition, my biggest purpose is to find the treasures left by my father that year. These treasures have been buried deep underground for decades. If I cannot see the light for the rest of my life, wouldn't it be buried in the soil and value?"
Ge Zhuang interrupted, just like that, you little Japanese, don’t have a good intention, but the antiques you plundered are all things from us Chinese, why should we give them to you?
Fujinohatsu said, "I think the two are also people who are not particular about the details. I won't continue to discuss with you the national justice. All antiques and treasures are the heritage left by the ancients to the people of the world. Appreciating antiques does not distinguish between national boundaries. The two should not be pedantic people. If you have any requirements, you can just raise them."
Ge Zhuang opened his mouth and wanted to speak again, but I pulled it gently by me pulling it on my sleeve. Then I turned my gaze to the old man in front of me and asked, "Let me ask Mr. Fujino to introduce what you are looking for first."
Chapter completed!