"Xiaozhuang, didn't you say you want to carry forward our traditional culture? Why did you buy that computer seal engraving machine?"
Master Ge hesitated for a moment, then asked, this matter is related to his direct income. If one more person uses the computer seal engraving machine, he will make less money.
And in Master Ge's heart, there is also a shadow. In the business of setting up a stall and engraving seals, all the computers were robbed by seal engraving machines. There is no comparison between the two.
"Yes, Boss Zhuang, if you want to put up a sign now, wouldn't you be destroying your own sign by buying that thing..."
Zhao Hanxuan also raised objections. Not only did Zhuang Rui see the prospects of this seal-cutting business, but Lao Zhao had not done the business in vain for so many years, and he also saw Zhuang Rui's thoughts.
"Haha, you guys sit down, sit down and say..."
Zhuang Rui made a cup of tea for each of them, and then said: "Master Ge, when you were setting up a stall in the past, most of the business you encountered involved seal carving."
Master Ge recalled it and replied with certainty: "Basically, they are the official seals of the units. At least 99 out of 100 are..."
In the 1980s and 1990s, private companies sprouted up like bamboo shoots after a rain. They all had to engrave financial seals, company seals, and legal person seals. There was a time when the hand-engraved seal business was all over the place.
Too busy to take over.
"Haha, that's right, Master Ge, think about it, those company seals are used for business, will they spend thousands of dollars to engrave a seal?"
Zhuang Rui laughed when he heard this, and Master Ge and Zhao Hanxuan also understood a little of what Zhuang Rui meant and began to think deeply.
Suddenly, Zhao Hanxuan slapped his thigh and said: "I understand, Boss Zhuang, what you mean is that we only do business with those in the circle, right?"
Zhuang Rui smiled and nodded, and said: "It's not just an antique store business. There are a lot of arty people now. As long as we make a name for ourselves, these people will come to ask for seals. At that time, 500 yuan a word will be paid."
It’s not expensive, but our price will go up..."
"Is it still going up? Will someone come to engrave the seal?"
Master Ge was dumbfounded by Zhuang Rui. Originally, three to five yuan for each engraving felt like a lot, but now it costs 500 yuan for each word. The young man in front of him actually felt that the price was a bit low?
"Yes, don't worry, Master Ge, you will be busy in the future..." Zhuang Rui replied confidently.
The fact is indeed as Zhuang Rui said. In order to show their identity and culture, some officials now often write inscriptions in certain places when inspecting certain places, which will use their personal seals.
When it is customary in the circle that it is a shame to have a private seal engraved by a famous person, I believe those officials will come to ask for it. Even if they don't come themselves, they will send someone to ask for the seal.
Don’t underestimate this group of people, they are a consumer group with great potential. Let alone thousands, even tens of thousands, it’s just a matter of signing for reimbursement, what? The reimbursement needs to have a name? Cultural office supplies!
"What does this have to do with buying a computer seal engraving machine?"
Lao Zhao is still a little confused. He is very optimistic about Master Ge's craftsmanship and he will definitely make a name for himself. But if a computer seal engraving machine is placed in the store, will it affect Master Ge's seal engraving?
"Old Zhao, you have to know that our chicken-blood stone seals are divided into high, medium and low-end, and those customers who are mid-to-high-end seal stones will definitely be willing to spend money to have Master Ge carve their seals.
However, some low-end seal materials only cost tens of dollars each. Those people may not be willing to spend thousands of dollars for engraving, so a computer seal engraving machine can be used.
Of course, Lao Zhao, you have to put the seal engraving machine inside and use it when you need it. We will engrave the seal for free for consumers and sell it with chicken blood stone..."
Zhuang Rui's words made Lao Zhao and Master Ge understand that the seal engraving machine was used by the young boss to attract business. However, if you think about it carefully, it makes sense. This business must be comprehensive in order to have a prosperous fortune. No matter how small the mosquito is, it makes sense.
It's also meat.
"By the way, when guests come to your door, you should make it clear that the computer will engrave the seal for free. We will not play tricks and let the guests choose..."
Zhuang Rui knew that seal engraving is usually done first and then engraving. In this industry, there is also a saying of "seven points for sealing and three points for engraving".
Seal engraving itself is an art closely integrated with calligraphy. The fundamental difference between computer-engraved seals and ordinary seals carved by calligraphy shop masters is that computer-engraved seals are "written" by computers, and the fonts are dull and uniform.
The latter must pay attention to the sealing method and the skill level of the seal carving master. Zhuang Rui believes that although hand-made seal cutting is now in decline, this ancient culture inherited from the seal button and nose seal will definitely exude a traditional cultural atmosphere.
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And in this industry, no matter how powerful the seal engraving master is, it is impossible to carve two completely different seals. This means that the hand-made seals received by each customer are unique, just for this "unique"
I'm afraid many people will pay for it due to their reputation.
"Okay, let's just talk about it this way. Lao Zhao, find someone to order a computerized seal engraving machine. Master Ge, you have to work hard these days. I'll bring back those high-end soapstone materials. You can carve out the shape.
Then carve a few private seals and I'll give them to people..."
Zhuang Rui is preparing to advertise "Xuan Rui Zhai". Experts like Fatty Jin often give others palms and issue appraisal certificates, and those treasure holders are also collectors in the industry.
It is widely spread in this circle that at least for a period of time, there is no need to worry about the sales of soapstone seals.
After thinking for a while, Zhuang Rui added: "Old Zhao, I have something else to entrust you to do. There are still dozens of kilograms of low- and medium-grade soapstone materials, but they are not of actual seal quality. You can find someone to cut them when the time comes.
Well, those seal stones are not worth carving, they can be made with a little processing..."
The high-end soapstone seal material Zhuang Rui purchased this time is pretty good, but the quantity is not very large. Only thirty or fifty seals can be made, but the price is high. It is estimated that after Master Ge's carving and processing, every seal will be made.
One piece can be sold for tens of thousands.
Zhuang Rui plans to engrave the seals for free for customers who purchase this type of soapstone seal. Even though we are opening an antique store, we must keep pace with the times and be more upscale. What do we call it? VIP customers.
Well, in ancient times, they were called distinguished guests.
The price of those mid- to low-end materials ranges from tens to thousands of yuan, among which the medium-sized chicken blood stone materials cost two to three thousand yuan the most. People who buy this type of seal will also be Master Ge's main business in the future.
Service object.
Seeing that Zhao Hanxuan and Master Ge agreed, Zhuang Rui had nothing to do here. He simply took Zhao Hanxuan and Monkey Daxiong to go to his courtyard to collect chicken blood stone materials. Zhuang Rui had no time to give them to them.
Come.
This is the second time for Monkey and Nobita to come to the courtyard, but it is the first time for Zhao Hanxuan to come. He has been in Beijing for many years, and his knowledge of this deep courtyard is much better than the two of them. Now this house
, if it doesn’t exceed 100 million yuan, you’d better not inquire about the price.
And this kind of place can't be bought only by money. It doesn't matter, others won't sell it to you. In Beijing, maybe any street cyclist with a poor family can buy it.
Being related to a certain high-ranking official, let alone a rich man like Zhuang Rui, the background behind him is definitely not something ordinary people can afford to offend.
After seeing this courtyard, Zhao Hanxuan also had a better understanding of Zhuang Rui's true strength. He was not on the same level as others at all. The shop in Xuan Ruizhai was probably where Zhuang Rui came to kill his time.
After taking away all the chicken blood stones to Zhao Hanxuan and others, Zhuang Rui chatted with his mother, but he still had some things to do today. He went back to the backyard and greeted Qin Xuanbing. Zhuang Rui also wanted to see the old man.
During the few days when Zhuang Rui was engaged, the old man happened to catch a cold and felt unwell, so he was unable to attend Zhuang Rui's engagement ceremony. Although Zhuang Rui went to see the old man later, he did not take Qin Xuanbing with him, and he did so today.
I took my wife to see the old man.
Of course, the top-quality "Da Hong Pao" bloodstone is also in Zhuang Rui's pocket at the moment. It is estimated that when the old man sees this thing, it will be more effective than taking any special medicine.
When he was about to go out, the white lion followed Zhuang Rui, saying that he was unwilling to leave. Zhuang Rui had no choice but to take this big guy with him. The size of the white lion was a bit scary now. From a distance,
It's really like a white lion, extremely powerful.
"Zhuang Rui, it's time to change your car again. Buy a Hummer, otherwise the White Lion will no longer be able to sit down..."
Qin Xuanbing couldn't help laughing when she saw the white lion crowded in the back seat of the car. The white lion seemed to understand Qin Xuanbing's words and roared at her a few times.
"Okay, let's go to the car market tomorrow and take a look. By the way, whatever car you want to buy, pick one. Just think of it as a gift from my husband. Well, the price cannot exceed 50,000 yuan. We need to be environmentally friendly...
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Zhuang Rui smiled and nodded, joking with Qin Xuanbing. He kept saying that he would buy Qin Xuanbing a car to drive, but he never got around to it.
I should be able to have some leisure time when I return to Beijing this time. I don't have to worry about the two shops "Xuan Ruizhai" and "Qin Ruilin" anymore. Zhuang Rui is waiting for the graduate student interview in June.
"Fifty thousand yuan? How stingy? Why didn't you say you would send me a plane..." Qin Xuanbing cooperated and looked surprised.
"Buy a plane? But domestic controls on helicopters are very strict..."
After hearing Qin Xuanbing's words, Zhuang Rui said helplessly that he had wanted to buy a helicopter for a long time, but in Beijing, it is guaranteed that if you can't drive more than two kilometers, you will be shot down.
