The main store of Rongbaotang is in Liulichang, and there are so many good things in the store.
For example, there are more than a dozen pieces such as the dragon-patterned bowl from Yongle in the Ming Dynasty, ancient jade from the Han Dynasty, and enamel from the Qing Dynasty, with prices exceeding one million.
It was already 1998, and as antiques became more popular at auctions, the prices of old antiques continued to rise, making them much more expensive than in earlier years.
Knowing that old gadgets are valuable, the entire antique market has also been hyped up. Every day, people want to pick up missing pieces. There are actually many stories of people who have made a fortune after encountering treasures.
These three things that Su Yehao likes are considered the treasures of the store.
A large Ding kiln bowl is worth 12 million, Qi Baishi's painting of a hundred shrimps is worth 3.5 million, and the cheapest one is the Qianlong jade seal engraved with the words "self-improvement".
The reason why he nodded was because Su Yehao had another phone call with his grandfather.
Even Mr. Tang was very interested when he heard about the large eight-sided bowl carved by the Ding kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty. The price of more than 10 million is not expensive, almost the market auction price. It is better because it is rare and well-preserved.
The bowl made the old man's heart even more excited.
Just when Su Yehao and the big shopkeeper of Rong Baozhai were sitting drinking tea and talking about appraisals, Mr. Tang called again.
Su Yehao walked outside the store, a wave of heat hit his face. After the call was connected, he only heard the old man asking: "How was the chat? I heard that there is a mix of dragons and snakes in the mainland market. If you are not careful, you will be fooled. Otherwise, don't rush to take action."
, I’ll arrange for two people to go over and help you identify it?”
"Okay, I'm in Sijiucheng. I won't be leaving for the next two days. Just give me a call when they come over."
Su Yehao agreed immediately and then said:
"The store where I buy things is relatively large. It runs an auction house underneath, and it seems to be more formal. I am not a fool. I have more than 10 million items. I am planning to go to the Forbidden City Museum to find an expert. Please come and help me appraise it. I want it.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t pay for it, and if I buy a modern handicraft, my mentality will definitely collapse.”
"Well, it's better to be careful. You are not familiar with the experts we have hired, so you cannot trust what they say. If I were a liar, I would also like to deceive rich guys like you... Then I will contact Christie's for you later.
The appraisers from the auction house don't need you to pay for them in the future. Just treat them to a few meals and show your appreciation. They usually make a lot of money from me, so they owe me a lot of favors."
Mr. Tang gave a few reminders and quickly hung up the phone, saying that he was going hunting with his friends to fly eagles and catch rabbits.
When Su Yehao heard this, he secretly sighed that his grandfather's retirement life was simply amazing. Sure enough, he should have made more money when he was young so that he could be comfortable and carefree when he was old.
If Su Yehao hadn't gone to the United States for business, he would have wanted to go to Australia and go hunting with eagles, which would probably be a lot of fun.
Back at the store, I briefly explained how to arrange the appraisal.
Su Yehao admitted from the beginning that he didn't understand these things, yet he was able to shell out such a large amount of money. It was reasonable and reasonable to ask someone to appraise it. Rongbaotang had no objection at all, and there was no sign of guilty conscience.
The old shopkeeper said that these three items were originally planned for the autumn auction, especially the large eight-sided bowl with carved patterns from the Ding kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty. Once they were packed away, they would have a headache to find other items for the finale.
I'm just a little confused, it's not that I really don't want to sell.
In today's market conditions, there are many items shouting high prices, but few buyers are actually willing to pay, otherwise they would not pay so much attention to auctions.
Buyers are not fools. Everything has a reasonable price. Who will really make a fortune? It is safer to trade normally and save a lot of handling fees and taxes.
Basically the negotiation is done, just waiting for appraisal.
When Su Yehao left, he didn't forget to ask again to help find Li Keran's Wanshanhongbai, mainly for this series of paintings. He vaguely remembered that there was huge room for appreciation in the future, almost like the domestic Van Gogh sunflowers.
Gu Xi
Of course.
The price is definitely not as good as Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Most of Van Gogh's oil paintings have been taken away by museums. There are very few in circulation on the market. Even if you have money, they are difficult to buy. Every time they enter the auction house, they can cause a sensation.
I have made a lot of money recently. Whether it is personal interests, financial management, or tax avoidance, it is very suitable to buy some top-notch works of art.
at dusk.
I called Chu Jun in Yinhai and asked him to help call Leibusi and others to have a meal together in a restaurant.
Nong Qingying thought that they were all working in the same industry. After asking Su Yehao for his opinion, he also called Boss Zhang from Sohu.
The place to eat is Dongxing Building, which is said to be the first of the eight buildings in the old Forty-Nine City. Its history can be traced back to 1902. It has been almost a century since it opened. The locals know where it is, so it is convenient to meet up.
Su Yehao arrived first, and after a short wait, old acquaintances appeared one after another.
There was no rush to serve the food for the time being, so we sat and played a game of Landlords.
When Chu Jun, Yinhai's current second shareholder, learned that Su Yehao planned to go to Rongbaotang to buy antiques, he only said that the store had a good reputation and could help introduce several old masters from the Forbidden City.
As a local, Chu Jun can always get on the line with all kinds of tricks. Even if it is for the sake of establishing a good relationship with Su Yehao, he will find a way to contribute.
When they learned that Sohu's Hong Kong investor was actually Su Yehao's girlfriend, a bunch of people from Yinhai expressed great excitement.
Leibus held a handful of spring cards, but at this moment he deliberately let it slip, calmly playing it as a bad card.
I don't have much contact with Su Yehao on weekdays, and he seems to be a bit too polite. I'm afraid of being successful at the card game, failing at work, and being unfavorable to society. It's better to be cautious.
Glancing at Nong Qingying, Leibus thought he was just beautiful. When he learned that Sohu had actually raised funds, he whispered:
"Originally, I was thinking of using Sohu as a target to catch up. Just two months ago, I hired the chief technician from this company to be responsible for the database. Now, wouldn't it mean that a flood has washed away the Dragon King Temple? This will really happen later. Son, I must punish myself with a drink."
Su Yehao also discovered that he was cheating, but with a bad hand, there was really nothing he could do to save the situation.
After Leibus finished speaking, he smiled and said:
"This is my mistake. I forgot to tell you. My own company is also involved in the portal website and search engine market. Plus you, and Xiaoying's investment in Sohu, such a big market is enough for the three of us.
, how much you can occupy depends on your ability. You can be more friendly when competing with each other. If you meet an opponent, it is not impossible to cooperate with each other. Anyway, start eating meat early and start eating soup later. There will be many opportunities to make money in the future, which is enough for everyone.
Let’s make a fortune together.”
The second shareholder, Chu Jun, sat aside and replied with a smile: "That's the truth. We are all acquaintances, so it is much more convenient. We just want to get to know each other today."
Afraid of not being lively enough, a total of five people came here from Yinhai.
Chu Jun is in his forties and is not as energetic as young people. He has recently been in charge of the WPS office document business and has handed over all difficult new projects to Leibus. This is equivalent to decentralizing power, but he still retains the position of general manager.
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Although Chu Jun's shares have decreased, with the emergence of new trends, these shares have become more valuable. He is already worth more than 30 million yuan, and he is considered a "godfather" among Internet companies in the mainland.
Last time, one of the houses under the city wall that Su Yehao didn't buy was bought by Chu Jun. He also spent a lot of money to buy an imported Bentley. Obviously, he no longer focused on business.