"Brother He, what you said is absolutely correct. I checked my eyes and bought a batch of fakes. They may all be 'Zhu imitations'!"
After reading and confirming, Boss Long turned around and said to He Qing. At this moment, he had a look of pain on his face. No one could bear the pain of hundreds of millions of punches...
He Qing comforted him: "Boss Long, the matter has come to this, there is no point in being sad, you might as well try to be more open-minded. I think you know the origin of that batch of porcelain better than anyone else, and I think you also know what to do next."
He meant something, but he didn't say it so directly.
Boss Long whispered: "Brother He, please take a step to speak."
"Yes." He Qing nodded and agreed, and then he and Boss Long walked aside to talk. Boss Long seemed to have something more secret to tell him.
At this time, Lin Haitao stayed where he was. He was very curious and took a magnifying glass to carefully examine the large pastel bottle with an exquisite appearance. Just now, Boss Long said that he had found the typical secret mark of "Zhu Fang", but he had not yet
It's scratching my head, so I really want to witness it with my own eyes.
"Boss Long, please tell me if you have anything to say." Over here, He Qing said in a deep voice, "I didn't want this to happen, but I didn't expect the result to be like this. It's really a pity!
"
Just listen to Boss Long sigh and say: "Things happen unexpectedly, it's hard to predict! Brother He, please forgive me for not telling you the truth before. In fact, those batches of porcelain were not collected one after another by me in the past twenty years, but not long ago."
I received it from an antiquities dealer some time ago. To tell you the truth, that batch of porcelain cost me a total of 300 million, including 300 million in real gold and silver. Now it's all gone. The building is about to collapse.
!”
He kept shaking his head and sighing, his pain clearly evident.
"Oh, really? No wonder I feel something is wrong." He Qing replied seriously.
In fact, he had already seen the trick and realized that the origins of the batch of fake official kiln porcelain collected in Boss Long's home were not simple. They should not have been received at different times, and the span was so wide.
Now that Boss Long had told the truth, he no longer had any doubts, and he could be sure that the batch of porcelain came from the same kiln, but it was the underground workshop of the "Zhu Fang" family.
"I know this cannot be hidden from your eyes." Boss Long said, "You also know that I am a legitimate collector and businessman, and I will never tolerate fakes such as 'Zhu imitation' being circulated in my hands."
"Yes." He Qing responded calmly. He has yet to verify whether Boss Long is upright or not. However, the other party took the initiative to explain this matter to him, which means that he is relatively straightforward and did not hide anything. However, the other party could not make it clear.
, actually it has nothing to do with him.
"Brother He, since it happened, there is no other way. We can only find ways to hold the cultural relics dealer accountable and recover the huge sum of money." Boss Long then said solemnly, "Brother He, I have a
It’s an unkind invitation, but I don’t know if I should say it or not.”
"Please tell me." He Qing said simply.
Boss Long pondered his mood for a while, then softened his expression of sadness a little, and said: "We would like to invite you to work in our collection. The salary is not a problem. As long as you are willing, everything about the salary is easy to discuss."
"Boss Long, thank you for your kindness, but I can't agree to this." He Qing refused without hesitation. He didn't expect that Boss Long would make this request at this time and actually planned to hire him to their company with a high salary.
He has no interest in working in a collection office. He is about to open a company and become the boss himself, and it is almost the same for him to recruit other people.
"Can't you think about it?" Boss Long asked with a frown.
He Qing still shook his head without thinking and refused flatly: "I'm sorry, I have a job now and don't go to work elsewhere. Boss Long, I understand your mood, but I can never agree to this matter.
!”
"Hey, okay." Seeing the other party's resolute attitude, Boss Long had to give up, but he still made another plea, saying, "If it's not convenient for you to come to work in our collection, I can't force you, but I hope you can
Promise me one thing, that is, you can come and help me identify things in the future. As the saying goes, 'Every time you learn something, you gain wisdom.' I won't be so careless when collecting things in the future, and I will make a decision only after confirming it again and again." Zhu
Only you can see it, you are a first-class talent in this field. When we collect porcelain in this field, we will ask you to help us handle the eyes. As for the reward, we will not treat you badly."
"Boss Long, you're flattered." He Qing shook his head very humbly and said, "I can't recognize all the 'Zhu imitations'. 'The way is higher and the magic is higher'. Their skills will only get better and better."
Get better and better!"
But Boss Long said quickly: "Brother He, you are too humble. If we really need your help in the future, please agree to my request!"
He begged hard and his tone was sincere.
"Okay." He Qing finally nodded in agreement and said, "I'll show it to you when I have time."
Although the situation behind Boss Long seems a bit mysterious, he is still a good person and has a good impression on He Qing. At least he does not feel disgusted. If he shows it to others in the future, it is only human nature and it is not a big deal.
At the same time, He Qing still admired Boss Long. He secretly thought that the boss was really rich. He had already lost two to three billion, and he was still so keen on collecting. Could it be that he wanted to invest his entire fortune in it? People couldn't help but worry about him.
.
"Thank you very much! Thank you!" After hearing that He Qing agreed to his request, Boss Long suddenly held He Qing's hand and was extremely grateful.
Finally, he took out a check from his pocket and handed it to He Qing.
"Boss Long, what is this?" Seeing this, He Qing asked in surprise. He glanced at it and saw a series of numbers written in black and white on the check. "1" was followed by six zeros, which was clearly one million.
Check, this is not a small gesture.
Boss Long said solemnly: "This money is what you deserve. This is the appraisal fee. Your appraisal result is very accurate, not like those ordinary experts, so I feel comfortable paying you this reward. He brother
, please accept it."
He Qing shook his head vigorously and said: "Boss Long, I can't accept this! Didn't I already accept your things before? That's the appraisal fee, so don't pay me anymore."
The other party's losses were so huge that he really couldn't bear to accept any more money from them. Anyway, for him, it was just a piece of cake and took no effort. Furthermore, a million dollars was now dispensable to him.
, he will not become rich just because he has a little extra money, open a collection hall or an auction company, so as to realize his greatest ideal.
However, Boss Long decisively put the check into He Qing's hand, and said with a serious face: "I said it should be done now! I told you before you came, if you appraise it for me
I will pay you for that batch of things. It doesn’t mean that I won’t pay you if there are problems with the items! Since I have joined this industry, I have been fully prepared mentally. No one can tell whether it is a mistake or an oversight.
.”
"Boss Long, this..." He Qing was very embarrassed, but Boss Long didn't say anything when he returned the check, so he had to accept it.
After chatting with He Qing for a while, Boss Long said goodbye and left the hotel with the piece of porcelain and his companions.
"Brother Qing, you are really amazing!"
After Boss Long left, Lin Haitao praised loudly: "Where did you learn the technique of identifying 'Zhu imitation'?! How can it be so accurate?! I also looked at it just now. There is indeed something wrong with that piece of porcelain. There is something wrong with it."
The mark of 'Zhu Fang', the two characters 'Zhu Fang' in plum blossom seal script are very obvious!"
"I've been studying for a long time." He Qing replied calmly. Naturally, he couldn't tell the truth to Lin Haitao, so he immediately changed the subject and said, "It's really scary! Why are there so many 'Zhu imitations'?! Seeing the old imitations
It's just 'Zhu imitation', but I didn't expect that a large number of new imitations will flood the market, and the batch of official kiln porcelain received from Boss Long will start to take shape."
Lin Haitao nodded and said: "Well, yes, this is indeed a major hidden danger in our industry! I have heard people talk about it before, saying that there is a team of 'Zhu Fake' makers who make and sell fakes, forming a certain
It’s huge.”
He Qing asked: "Doesn't anyone know their whereabouts?"
"No one knows." Lin Haitao nodded and said, "Maybe they are still abroad. But although 'Zhu Fang' is scary, there is always a master who can beat them fake, such as you.
If 'Zhu Fang' falls into your hands, you'll have to be obedient."
That night was uneventful, but the next day they had to rush to Liulichang to meet up with Mr. Zheng and the others, because the "Rongbaozhai" there was going to hold a grand treasure appraisal meeting. For such a grand event, He Qing naturally couldn't help it.
Will miss it.
So he and Lin Haitao got up very early the next day, and after breakfast, they took a taxi straight to Liulichang.
Liulichang Street is located outside Hepingmen, Beijing. It is a famous cultural street in Beijing at home and abroad. It originated in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, most of the candidates who came to Beijing to take the imperial examinations lived in this area, so books were sold here.
There are many shops selling pens, inks, paper and inkstones, forming a strong cultural atmosphere. The grandeur here is second only to "Panjiayuan". Most foreigners who come to Beijing also want to go here to experience the ancient Chinese culture.
An edifying atmosphere.
Liulichang Street was a bit far from the hotel where He Qing and the others were staying, so it took them more than an hour by car to reach their destination. After getting off the bus, He Qing dialed Mr. Zheng's number immediately, but Mr. Zheng was on the phone.
Tell him that they have something to do and ask him and Lin Haitao to play around first and get familiar with the surrounding environment.
He Qing took Lin Haitao into the precious Liulichang...