Time passed by and it was the day of the treasure appraisal meeting.
Lanling City, which has been lively for several days, has reached a climax today. Everyone is discussing topics related to the treasure appraisal meeting, such as how much silver Mr. Chen will spend, and whose treasure will come out on top.
Make a fortune.
There are even casinos that have opened gambling games for this purpose, and the odds are astonishingly high!
Compared with the warm atmosphere outside, Wenyuan Villa is a high-end game.
To say that Mr. Chen is also a wonderful person, there is no false preface. He has turned treasure appraisal into an expo for the nouveau riche. As long as it is a treasure that he has taken a fancy to, he will not hesitate to spend money, as long as he has a good heart!
Spending money like water and spending thousands of dollars cannot describe his behavior.
Not only does it start with a statue of top-quality red coral, it is a blood-red coral that is half a foot high and can only be lifted by a few boys. Lanling City is located in the northwest, and most of them are jade and antiques. Things in the sea are indeed rare.
"good!"
There was a burst of cheers all around!
Others also want to know, what price can Mr. Chen give for such a top-quality red coral?
Without letting everyone wait for too long, Mr. Chen said: "This red coral statue is really good as a decoration in my villa. I would like to part with it?"
After saying that, Mr. Chen winked at the young man beside him. The young man was none other than He Hong disguised as a treasure appraiser. He attended today as a treasure appraiser.
Unlike ordinary treasure appraisers, he also carries a hammer with him.
He Hong is really a treasured subordinate. Not only is he extremely talented in processing intelligence, but he is also very good at learning how to disguise himself.
What's even more rare is that with his photographic memory, he only studied at the shopkeeper Qian of Bafang Jinbao for a short period of time, and he became very familiar with the classification, identification and appraisal of antiques. Jade, porcelain, gold, silver, jewelry and other utensils
, authenticity, age, valuation, and production area are all kept in mind.
Even Shopkeeper Qian was amazed by this. After running this business for decades, this was the first time he saw such a talented person. He couldn't help but fall in love with talent and wanted to accept He Hong as his apprentice.
I saw He Hong walking around the red coral, pondering for a moment and then said: "This red coral is produced in the East China Sea, and its current market price is about one thousand three hundred taels of silver."
As soon as he finished speaking, the owner of the red coral couldn't help but change his expression. He bought the red coral last month. After polishing it for a long time, he finally got the price to one thousand two hundred and fifty taels. When the other party paid, he returned it.
Reluctantly.
Thinking of this, the old man looked unhappy. He was unwilling to make only fifty taels and was about to refuse.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Chen spoke first, "I am willing to pay two thousand three hundred taels. Can I give up my love?"
The old man was stunned for a moment, and then he said happily: "Okay! Deal!"
The others were also overjoyed and spent a lot of money on Mr. Chen. As expected, he did not disappoint!
As a result, many people rushed to offer treasures. Of course, there were also those who fished in troubled waters and divided the things they brought. The valuable ones were sold at a good price, while the poor ones thought of making Mr. Chen happy and rewarded themselves with a few hundred taels.
possible.
Unfortunately, their calculations were wrong.
"This kind of thing dares to stain my eyes. Throw it out quickly. Don't be embarrassed! I don't want any shabby things!"
These people had no choice but to pack up their things and leave in despair.
Of course, they just lost face, but some people were at a loss. Compared with Mr. Chen's sarcastic remarks, the treasure appraiser standing next to Mr. Chen was a nightmare.
He Hong has a sharp eye. When he encounters a counterfeit, he will attack it with a hammer on the spot. It will either turn into pieces or become scraps.
In the middle of the banquet, everyone felt that none of the treasures in their hands could catch Mr. Chen's eyes, and they were even more afraid that they would accidentally be spotted by the hammer appraiser and turn into scum in an instant.
Those who presented the treasure hesitated a little.
As a result, the entire hall gradually fell into a strange silence, and even the air began to become solemn. At this stage of the banquet, it was time to end.
Wang Jiuyuan, who was sitting in the booth, waited for a long time but did not see Mr. Xiao coming over. The corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly. He was sure to win this round.
But the next second, the smile on Wang Jiuyuan's face froze. Mr. Xiao ran into the hall panting, and the two of them carefully held a large box each and followed behind him.
Mr. Xiao didn't come late on purpose. In order to make a splash at the treasure appraisal meeting, he had locked himself in the warehouse for the past few days, just to find this pair of treasures.
"Third Master, you are late today. My nephew's treasure appraisal meeting is about to come to an end." Mr. Chen, who was sitting in the first seat, looked at Mr. Xiao with great interest, and continued: "Could it be that Third Master has some unique treasures and came here on purpose?
The finale?”
After hearing this, everyone had different expressions. Those who had kindly reminded Mr. Xiao to pay attention to the hammer appraiser's words were swallowed back in their stomachs.
As for Mr. Xiao, he had all his doubts about the debris on the floor and the familiar young man next to Mr. Chen. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, straightened his appearance, and gave high-fives with both hands.
He signaled the two followers to open the wooden box.
As the wooden box was opened, a pair of blue and white porcelain vases appeared in the eyes of everyone with a stunning, exquisite and breathtaking graceful posture. The hall immediately sounded a gasp!
Mr. Xiao was very satisfied with the effect of the scene. He walked up to the pair of blue and white porcelains with his head held high, bowed his hands in all directions, and saluted Mr. Chen who was in charge, and said with great energy.
"This is a pair of national treasures from the previous dynasty. It was tempered by a kiln fire at a high temperature of 1,300 degrees. It was painted by a master of traditional Chinese painting. From clay to porcelain, it went through at least 72 processes!"
Mr. Xiao looked around and saw that everyone's eyes were attracted to him. Mr. Chen, who was at the head of the table, also had deep meaning in his eyes. He continued: "This pair of porcelain vases are about ten inches high. They are dignified and beautiful in shape. The glaze is moist and delicate, elegant and subtle. It is a preserved product.
The appearance is so perfect, so it is extremely precious."
"It took me half a lifetime to find such a pair!" As soon as Mr. Xiao finished speaking, he brushed his sleeves back, put his hands behind his back, raised his head and raised his chest, and a sense of pride arose spontaneously!
After finishing speaking, there was a buzz of discussion in the hall. Everyone felt that this object had a great background, but they all unanimously turned their attention to He Hong, the hammer appraiser.
He Hong smiled slightly and repeated the previous steps, circling around the pair of blue and white porcelains, pondering for a long time without speaking.
Mr. Chen glanced at He Hong, understood, and said with a smile: "It seems that my nephew's treasure appraiser still needs some time. Did the third master bring other treasures?"
Mr. Xiao was stunned, and then he took out a pair of jade bracelets from his arms. These jade bracelets were given to Xiao Shuyue by Mrs. Xiao. I heard that they were small gadgets given casually by the concubines in the harem, and they were only worth a fortune at most.
One hundred taels.
"Not bad! It looks like the jewelry commonly used by ladies in the palace. I wonder if the third master can part with me? How about five hundred taels from my nephew?"
"Okay... ok!" Mr. Xiao agreed hastily. It's such a bargain. It seems like this pair of blue and white porcelains will definitely sell for a high price, Mr. Xiao thought happily!
Suddenly, crash!
The sound of breaking porcelain!
Bring Master Xiao back to reality!
Mr. Xiao took a closer look and saw that only one of his precious blue and white porcelains was left standing there alone, while the other was broken to the ground!
And the culprit, the treasure appraiser holding the hammer, was looking at me with a neutral expression.