Chapter nine hundred and fifty-four, pretending to be confused
Chapter 954 Pretending to be confused while pretending to understand
Zhuang Rui is really ashamed to say that he has been a member of the Jade Association for several years, but as a director of the association, Zhuang Rui's understanding of the association is limited to which direction the door opens. This is the time when he went to get the appraisal certificate.
When I went there, he didn't attend any of the meetings that were held regularly every year.
However, Zhuang Rui has gained a lot of benefits from the association. Let’s not talk about the last time he used the Jade Association to participate in the Myanmar auction. The appraisal certificates for the jade jewelry in the “Qin Ruilin” store are basically obtained free of charge from the association.
from.
Although Zhuang Rui did not pretend to get the certificates, but as a director of the association, he saves a lot of worry and spends a lot of money every year. If it were someone without connections, it would not be easy to get these certificates even if they spend money.
things.
Zhuang Rui enjoys the benefits of the Jade Association every year, but he fails to fulfill his obligations. Although Zhuang Rui's reputation in the antique shop has become more and more popular in the past two years, some people in the Jade Association still start to gossip.
Especially since Zhuang Rui took action in Myanmar more than two years ago, basically everything he has done has nothing to do with jade. This has also made many people question Zhuang Rui's level, and has also had questions about his status as a director.
Questioned.
"Uncle, this is my fault. I will definitely participate in more association activities in the future..."
Zhuang Rui knew that the old man had shouldered a lot of gossip for him, and the old man wanted to save face the most. He introduced himself to the association, and because he had caused others to question him, the old man would certainly not be in a good mood.
"I'm not asking you to participate in the association's activities, but I'm asking you to pay more attention to the jade shop. A few years ago, you made a big name for your stone gambling, but what about the past two years? I haven't heard that you have appraised a jade object again.
No wonder others are gossiping..."
The old man sighed. He had high expectations for Zhuang Rui, especially Zhuang Rui's keen observation and intuition about jade. The old man once regarded Zhuang Rui as his successor in appreciating jade. However, Zhuang Rui's two
Nian's behavior made the old man a little disappointed.
"Yes, Zhuang Rui, you were very famous in Myanmar in the past few years, but you haven't participated in the public auction for two years in a row, and now few people mention you. I think you have to show up more, otherwise
It will be forgotten soon..."
Hu Rong also echoed what the old man said. These three hundred and sixty lines are actually the same principle. It is similar to the entertainment industry. It needs to make some noise from time to time and get more exposure, so as to maintain its status in the world.
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Although the jade industry talks about professionalism and vision, there are quite a few people who are not very good at it but want to be in the top positions. They cannot find Zhuang Rui to judge, so they are a bit unethical. Some people even say Zhuang Rui is quite unsavory.
, and Zhuang Rui's performance in the past few years is just good luck in their eyes.
Hu Rong had also heard some rumors in the past two years, but he knew that Zhuang Rui's business was big and he didn't pay attention to jade, so he didn't tell Zhuang Rui.
"Show up? How to show up? Go gambling on stones again?"
Zhuang Rui laughed bitterly when he heard this. He was not short of money now. Although he said that good things are not afraid of too much, in his opinion, betting on stones was complete cheating.
This kind of treasure hunting and salvage of sunken ships is to pick up objects from the hands of God, but to gamble on stones is to use spiritual energy to bully people. Zhuang Rui is afraid of retribution if he uses too much spiritual energy, so he is really a little taboo in his heart.
Therefore, Zhuang Rui deliberately did not go to Myanmar to participate in the public sale in the past two years. Otherwise, with his current financial resources, he would be able to sweep away all the valuable jadeite rough stones on the public sale.
"There's no need for you to gamble on stones. Luck is better than strength. When you have nothing to do, just participate in more appraisal activities organized by the association..."
The old man is not really angry with Zhuang Rui. He just wants Zhuang Rui to pay more attention to jade. Some of his unique methods of identifying jade have been passed on to Zhuang Rui. He doesn't want his decades of hard work to be passed on.
"Uncle, I understand. If I have such an opportunity in the future, I will definitely participate. I will not embarrass you..." Zhuang Rui couldn't help but feel a little feverish on his face when he heard some rumors in the industry mentioned by Hu Rong.
Although Zhuang Rui has been at the forefront of the antique trade and archaeological circles in recent years, his reputation in the jade circle has been declining, and few people talk about his achievements in the past few days.
"Old, gambling on stones can actually reveal a person's understanding of jade. On the one hand, it is actually a kind of jade appraisal. Zhuang Rui, if you have time, you might as well go to another public sale. I think you will
It made many people shut up..."
Hu Rong's words made Zhuang Rui and Gu Tianfeng stunned for a moment. Then they remembered that this was the jade tycoon from Myanmar and couldn't help laughing.
The old man agreed with Hu Rong's words and said with a smile: "Yes, I can rest assured that Xiao Rui will do his job. He will not be addicted to it. It's very good. I can try it again if I have the opportunity..."
"Hey, uncle, you were the one who persuaded me back then. How come it's the other way around now?" Zhuang Rui couldn't help but joke when he saw that the old man's mood had improved.
"This is for people. You rose to fame in the Burmese public market in the past two years, but you were able to retreat bravely and did not go to the public market for two years. This kind of perseverance is not something ordinary people can achieve, so I believe you will not be addicted.
, then again, with your wealth, it is not easy to go bankrupt in gambling..."
The old man burst into laughter as he spoke. He is the honorary consultant of the "Dingguang Museum" specially appointed by Zhuang Rui. This old man still knows a thing or two about Zhuang Rui's net worth.
"Haha, that's what you taught me, old man. If it hadn't been for your reminder, I might have lost all my underwear now..."
Zhuang Rui lost no time in flattering the old man. After seeing that the old man was in a good mood, he reached out and picked up the package at his feet and said: "Uncle, you have been in good health in the past two years. I don't know about this craft...
…Have you fallen behind?”
When he was pouring tea for the old man just now, Zhuang Rui found that the old man's hands were still very steady. He must have paid attention to exercise. Giving the old man this piece of material to relieve his fatigue should make him happy.
"You brat, I've carved a lot of things for you, haven't you? Isn't there any of these bracelets, jade pendants, or ornaments? Are you still trying to trouble me?"
In fact, as soon as Zhuang Rui entered the door, Gu Tianfeng saw that what he was holding was a piece of wool, but he was angry at that time and didn't bother to ask. Now that he feels comfortable, he also has some respect for what Zhuang Rui is holding.
curious.
You know, Zhuang Rui has approached Gu Tianfeng many times, but the jade materials he brought every time can be said to be top-notch materials. Even if they are sold as raw materials, they are priceless.
As one of the leading jade carving masters in China, carving objects also depends on the material.
If a person like the old man takes a crooked melon and cracked jujube material, no matter how much money is given to him, he will not use the carving knife. On the contrary, if he takes a rare and rare jade material, it will be a waste, and the old man will not
Enjoy one thing rather than the other.
Zhuang Rui's previous jade materials, whether it was the imperial green used for pendants or the multi-color Hetian chalcedony used for fruit plates, were all rare treasures that Gu Tianfeng had not seen for decades, so the old man was very interested in Zhuang Rui's use this time.
The ingredients are also somewhat expected.
After Zhuang Rui heard what the old man said, he deliberately looked unhappy and said: "Hey, uncle, if you say that, I won't open this thing. Brother Hu also plays with jade, so I'll take this object
Let him carve it..."
"Isn't it rare for me? Old man, I haven't seen any good materials in the past few decades. Is it possible that it is more precious than the imperial green?"
The old man curled his lips. After he retired, he often came into contact with his grandchildren. He also had a bit of an old child's character, and he didn't take Zhuang Rui's words seriously.
"Okay, since you said that, I'll give you a look and take you away..."
As Zhuang Rui spoke, he smiled evilly and opened the package that was wrapped in layers of temporary personal sheets.
The old man didn't bring his reading glasses, so when he opened the package, he couldn't see clearly. But Hu Rong, who was sitting on the side, was young. He was in his forties when he started to develop his crafts. At first glance, he looked as yellow as chicken fat.
jade material, he immediately stood up from the chair.
"This...this material..."
At this moment, Hu Rong didn't care whether he was being rude or not. He took a step forward and carried the top-quality yellow jade to the door of the house, and looked at the sunlight carefully outside the house.
"Zhuang Rui, go...go to the back room and take out my glasses..."
Although the old man didn't see clearly what kind of material it was, he could tell from Hu Rong's actions that this piece of material must be extraordinary. Otherwise, Hu Rong, who was making waves in the jade producing area, would never be so rude.
of.
Hu Rong took advantage of Zhuang Rui entering the room to get his reading glasses and said to Gu Tianfeng: "Master Gu, does what you just said count? Is this piece of material going to be carved by the younger generation?"
Although I haven't taken a closer look yet, such a top-quality yellow jade may not be seen in a hundred years. Hu Rong doesn't care about respecting the old and favoring the young. The old man who only wants to deceive will say so.
As mentioned in the previous article, famous artists also need good materials. If you want to make a name for yourself in the jade shop, you must have a few masterpieces that can shock the industry. Only then can people recognize your status in the world.
However, there are many carvers and designers, but good materials are hard to find. Now that Hu Rong saw this top-quality yellow jade, he didn't care about his reputation as a jade designer, and actually played a little trick.
"What did I say just now? Xiao Hu, you see, I'm getting older now, and I'll forget what I just said. Oh, I'm old, I'm really old..."
But what Hu Rong didn't expect was that this old man was like an old fox, not falling into his trap at all, and simply pretending to be confused because he understood.
