Uncle He, who was in his sixties, couldn't help but take out a tissue and wipe his tears after hearing Zhuang Rui's words.
These days, the most difficult thing to say is borrowing money. Except for the direct relationship between father and son, it is difficult for even relatives to talk about it, because you can always hear about the antagonism caused by the loan relationship.
In order to buy this house, Uncle He pretended to beg a lot of people, but without exception, they were all rejected. He never expected that the young man in front of him actually agreed in one fell swoop.
In fact, Uncle He found many people to look at the stereotype and understood the price of the woodblock. After buying the woodblock, Zhuang Rui gave him at least 100,000 yuan in favor money.
"Uncle He, this woodblock engraving is a traditional craft of our country. Like the woodblocks left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the price will only get higher and higher. In a few years, it may be more than 300,000 yuan. Don't regret it then...
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Zhuang Rui laughed. Firstly, he meant to comfort the old man. Secondly, Zhuang Rui told the truth. In the 1990s, lacquerware could be bought in Shanxi for three to five hundred yuan.
You may not be able to buy it for 30,000 to 50,000 yuan. As time goes by, these things have huge room for appreciation.
After some polite exchanges with Uncle He, Zhuang Rui turned around, looked at Zhang Li, and said, "Manager Zhang, arrange for a few people to take Uncle He back home or to the bank. It's hard to hold on to such a large amount of money..."
This antique market has always been a mixed bag. When I was in Pengcheng, a few gangsters would kill each other for tens of thousands of dollars. If He Bo took the three hundred thousand by himself, he might be arrested when he walked out of the antique city.
If anyone is targeted, Zhuang Rui will cause trouble for the old man.
"Yes, yes, Teacher Zhuang is thoughtful. Xiao Liu, Xiao Wang, you two send Uncle He to the bank to deposit the money safely..."
Zhang Li nodded repeatedly, and immediately arranged for two security guards to accompany Uncle He to the bank to deposit the money. It was not safe to leave it at home.
In the following time, Zhuang Rui appraised another forty or fifty antiques. His appraisal speed was very fast. He pointed out whether it was true or false, and cited scriptures and allusions to convince everyone.
There were seven or eight good things in it, but none of them wanted to sell them, and Zhuang Rui didn't force it. However, at the end of today's treasure appraisal activity, he spent 480,000 yuan and received a painting by Huang Binhong.
Flower and bird works.
Anyone who knows the history of modern Chinese painting knows that Huang Binhong is an indispensable master of traditional Chinese painting in modern China.
In the history of modern Chinese painting, there is the saying of "Southern Huang and Northern Qi". "Northern Qi" refers to Qi Baishi, a master of flower and bird painting who lived in Anhui, and "Southern Huang" refers to Huang Binhong, a master of landscape painting in Anhui.
Huang Binhong became famous later than Qi Baishi, and he was a late bloomer. The prices of his works were not high at first, but they increased year by year. In recent years, they have become even more expensive than Qi Baishi's paintings.
Compared with the "Mountain Dwelling" that Zhuang Rui first bought, the price of Huang Binhong's work is much more popular. The price gap between the two is a bit like that between a superstar and a newcomer in the film and television industry.
The appearance fee was not at the same level, which made Zhuang Rui feel a little aggrieved for Xiao Junxian.
It's just a pity that the work Zhuang Rui received from Huang Binhong was his flower-and-bird painting, and the size was not very large. Of course, if it was a landscape painting, it would cost 4.5 million, not to mention 450,000.
Zhuang Rui may not be able to win it.
However, Zhuang Rui was very satisfied with today's trip to the antique city. He got two Yin Shang ancient clouds at a bargain price, received two works of modern calligraphers and painters, and an early Qing Dynasty New Year painting. These
Things that are popular among the people are hard to find, so it can be regarded as adding some collections to your own museum.
"Manager Zhang, seniors, when this kid's museum opens, if you have time, you must come and see me..."
The people who were appraising the treasures outside had all dispersed. Zhuang Rui had two paintings under his arm, and Peng Fei was holding the New Year painting woodblock and was about to say goodbye to the people in the antique city.
Zhuang Rui, Lao Qi, Manager Zhang and others all exchanged business cards before. He was also advertising his unopened museum.
Although he does not have Mr. Ma's connections, Zhuang Rui believes that with his treasure appraisal skills, he can still gather some collectors and often go to museums to exchange collections and cultural knowledge.
"Teacher Zhuang, don't worry. I will be there on time. I have worked hard for you all day. I originally wanted to treat you to dinner in the evening. Since you don't have time, forget it, but you have to accept this..."
Manager Zhang and others took Zhuang Rui to the gate of the Antique City. When they stopped a taxi, Zhang Zhang stuffed a plastic bag into Zhuang Rui's hand.
Zhuang Rui squeezed it with his hand and knew that there was at least thirty to forty thousand yuan in it. He quickly said: "Manager Zhang, forget it. We are all friends, so there is no need to be like this..."
Zhuang Rui's words are not polite. He has gained a lot today and has made so many friends in Zhengzhou's antique industry. He really doesn't want the money. Besides, with three to five yuan now, he really can't be invited to appear.
"Teacher Zhuang, you must keep this, otherwise if this matter spreads, others will say that we don't understand the rules..."
Being able to meet Zhuang Rui is definitely something worth celebrating for Zhang Li. Spend a little money to maintain the relationship, and you can open your mouth to Zhuang Rui if something happens in the future. This is called burning more incense at ordinary times, and using it to worship Buddha!
You know, in order to increase its popularity and status among collectors, Antique City often invites well-known experts to conduct on-site appraisals of treasures. Of course, the experts' fees are paid by the organizer, and the experts do not issue an appraisal.
The books and the money all fall into my own pocket.
But now, not only is the antique market a mixed bag and needs to be cracked down on counterfeiting, but also the experts who identify antiques are mixed.
Some people don't know where to get a certificate, so they pretend to be an expert and swindle everywhere. Zhang Li has also experienced this kind of pain, so he can get acquainted with a nationally renowned treasure appraisal expert like Zhuang Rui and spend 30,000 to 50,000 yuan.
It's really nothing.
"Hey, I said, don't give it to me. Why are you letting me go? Can we still leave now?"
It doesn't matter that Zhuang Rui and Manager Zhang are pushing back and forth, the brother here is impatient, isn't this delaying the brother's making money?
"Yes, Manager Zhang, I will be disrespectful. I will be waiting for you at *** on the 8th of next month..."
Zhuang Rui looked at the people who were giving way on the side of the road, but there was nothing he could do. After thanking Zhang Li, he and Peng Fei got into the taxi.
"What did you two just buy?"
After my brother asked Zhuang Rui where he was going, he glanced at the objects they were holding in the rearview mirror and said with disdain: "What good things can be sold in this antique city? They are all fake.
Yes, how much did you two spend? Now that you are playing ***, you have to go to the auction house to buy good things..."
"Well, it didn't cost much, just three to five hundred yuan. If you lose, you will lose..."
Hey, this is really a national joke. Zhuang Rui couldn't help but be amused by what this guy said, but he didn't dare to say how much he bought this thing for, otherwise this guy would be surprised and create a man-made car accident.
"Peng Fei, let's go have something to eat and have an early rest today..."
After returning to the hotel, Zhuang Rui put his things in the room and called out to Peng Fei. After appraising hundreds of antiques today, Zhuang Rui also felt a little tired.
Peng Fei shook his head and said, "Brother Zhuang, go ahead and pack a bag for me later. I'll just look at things here..."
In this room are not only the things Zhuang Rui bought today, but also the 500,000 RMB and US dollars they brought with them in the safe. Peng Fei was a little worried when he went out today, and he checked the insurance as soon as he came back.
cabinet.
"What are you afraid of? Anyway, if you lose your money, go to the police. Let's go and eat..."
Zhuang Rui shook his head indifferently. The room he lived in was also under surveillance. If something was lost again, it would only show that the police were incompetent.
"Huh? Why is this guy calling again?"
Just as he was about to go out with Peng Fei, Zhuang Rui's cell phone rang. At first glance, it was still an aftershock. With three calls this day, Zhuang Rui felt that he wasn't that familiar with the other person, right?
"Boss Zhuang, do you have time now?" After pressing the answer button, Yu Zhenping's voice came from the phone.
Zhuang Rui said honestly: "Boss Ren, I have just returned to the hotel and are preparing to go to dinner. Are you free? How about we have something to eat together?"
At this time, Yu Zhenping, who was standing at the intersection 100 meters away from the hotel where Zhuang Rui lived, swallowed hard and said: "Boss Zhuang, don't you want to see the goods? Now go downstairs, I will wait for you at the door of the hotel.
I'll treat you to dinner later, but you have to come alone..."
After hearing Yu Zhenping's words, Zhuang Rui raised his eyebrows and said: "Alone? Boss Ren, it's no problem to see the goods now, but it's not possible alone. My little brother must follow..."
To be honest, Zhuang Rui really didn't dare to go alone without Peng Fei. He has seen Boss Yu's madness before. Both of them are named Yu. Who knows if Yu Zhenping has the same madness as Boss Yu?
Genes?
"Is there another person?"
"Yes, Boss Ren, I am not familiar with Zhengzhou. In case, haha, you are also an insider, so I don't need to say more about this, right?"
Zhuang Rui's tone was very firm. If he didn't take Peng Fei with him, he would rather cancel the transaction. As the saying goes, a gentleman will not stand under a dangerous wall. As for the police mission, go to whoever you like. I don't want to take the risk.
"Okay, you guys come down right away, I'll be waiting at the door of the hotel..."
After Yu Zhenping thought for a while, he touched the pistol in his trouser pocket and agreed to Zhuang Rui's request.
