When Huang Jingming saw this man, a hint of hidden anger flashed in his eyes, but he said calmly: "Zhao Heng, what are you talking about? Of course I don't believe you, but you should know that this is
According to the company's regulations, the auction items must be appraised by at least two appraisers. They can only pass if there are no problems. I can't violate it."
After explaining, Huang Jingming introduced Xue Chen: "Mr. Xue, this is Zhao Heng. He was transferred from Xiangjiang Head Office. He assists the branch and has been engaged in antique appraisal for seven or eight years.
, and even studied under Mr. Cai Youde, the chief appraiser of our Fuji Auction Company!"
Speaking of the name Cai Youde, Huang Jingming couldn't help but show a respectful look on his face. This made Xue Chen immediately judge that Cai Youde was an extraordinary appraiser.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao."
Although Zhao Heng seemed unhappy about his arrival, out of politeness, Xue Chen still said hello politely.
Xue Chen treated him politely, but Zhao Heng didn't catch a cold. He glanced at Xue Chen coldly and said to Huang Jingming: "If you want to accurately identify the authenticity and value of an antique, you need accumulated experience over time. I
It takes seven or eight years of working in the industry to reach a level that the company takes seriously. I think Mr.
At least find one that is similar."
Huang Jingming felt very unhappy when he saw Zhao Heng questioning him in front of outsiders and belittling Xue Chen, whom he had kindly invited. He showed no respect for him as a leader.
However, when I think that Zhao Heng's master Cai Youde is a veteran who joined Fuji Auction when it was founded, and has a very good relationship with the chairman of the head office, I can only endure my dissatisfaction.
"Zhao Heng, you may not know something. Although Mr. Xue Chen is young, he is very famous in Haicheng. Several expert-level antiques seniors in Haicheng City, including Chen Suyuan, praise him highly.
, the level of antique appraisal is still very high.”
"What expert seniors? It's a joke. In my opinion, they are just a group of people with empty names. How many treasures have they seen? Compared with my master, they are nothing!"
Zhao Heng said with disdain: "Since you insist on wasting time, then please do it."
After saying that, he walked away.
Watching Zhao Heng leave, Xue Chen felt a little annoyed. Chen Suyuan and others were recognized experts in the Haicheng City antique circle and were very respected, but in the eyes of this person, they turned out to be people with no reputation. This was a disservice to the entire industry.
Despised by the Haicheng antique community.
Huang Jingming looked helpless and said apologetically: "Mr. Xue, please don't mind. Zhao Heng has lived in Xiangjiang for a long time..."
"Mr. Huang, it doesn't matter. I'll just treat it as a barking dog. It won't affect my work." Xue Chen interrupted Huang Jingming and walked towards the nearest wooden shelf with antiques.
He picked up an ancient knife coin and felt the rich spiritual energy inside. Without saying a word, he calmly absorbed it into the black ancient jade and made a simple comment at the same time.
"The three-character sword cast by the Qi State during the Warring States Period is genuine and in good condition. However, compared to the five-character sword and the six-character sword, there is a big gap in value. The price is about 40,000 yuan."
The corners of Huang Jingming's eyes twitched. It was not difficult to identify this knife coin, but it was a bit difficult for Xue Chen to do it so easily, quickly and accurately.
After Xue Chen absorbed the spiritual energy in the sword and coin, he turned to the next item. He held an ancient manuscript in his hand, glanced at it and threw it back: "Forged during the Republic of China."
Seeing this, Huang Jingming quickly returned to the office, took out a notebook and pen, and gave them to Xue Chen, asking him to record the thirty selected antiques on them.
"Mr. Huang, if there's nothing else, you can go back to the office. I'm not used to people watching me when I'm doing appraisals." Xue Chen said solemnly. He didn't want Huang Jingming to see him when he was absorbing spiritual energy.
What comes.
Huang Jingming is not worried about what Xue Chen is doing secretly. There are four cameras in the room, which can provide all-round surveillance without blind spots.
"Okay, I'll trouble you, Mr. Xue. If you need anything, just ask." Huang Jingming confessed and walked out of the room.
Xue Chen closed the door and looked back at the antiques in the room. His eyes glowed green like a hungry wolf. He rubbed his hands and threw himself into the pile of antiques.
Aura, aura, the aura inside one antique after another was sucked away by him, and the aura content in the black ancient jade was also increasing sharply.
The Yunzhou branch was established not long ago, and the first autumn auction was approaching. Huang Jingming still had a lot of things to deal with. When he was busy, he lost track of time. When he thought of Xue Chen, it was already past one in the afternoon.
He quickly put down the work at hand and rushed to the storage room. Before he could open the door, Xue Chen opened the door before him and walked out.
Huang Jingming said apologetically: "Mr.
…….”
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Xue Chen, "Mr. Huang, you don't have to be polite. I have other things to do. As for the appraisal work, I have completed it. This is the result."
Huang Jingming looked at the form handed over by Xue Chen and looked frightened. He almost fell to the ground and blurted out: "Have you finished the appraisal?"
"good."
"How is this possible? It took Zhao Heng nearly a week to complete all the appraisals." Huang Jingming took the paper dubiously, lowered his head and read it carefully.
The slip of paper recorded the numbers of thirty antiques in detail from top to bottom, not only indicating the age, but also the overall condition and approximate market price.
"The thirty items above are, in my opinion, the thirty most valuable genuine items among the one hundred and seventy-eight pieces of antiques. If the top three items are auctioned, the transaction price can exceed three million, which can be used as the finale.
"Xue Chen said.
"Mr. Xue, please come to my office and take a short rest."
The two returned to the office. Xue Chen sat on the sofa chair against the wall. Huang Jingming sat back on his desk, found another piece of paper, and compared it with each other.
At this time, Zhao Heng, who was sitting in the next office, heard the conversation between the two and walked in again with his hands behind his back. He raised his eyebrows and asked: "Mr. Huang, did I hear you right? Are you done with the appraisal? Can you give it to me?"
have a look."
Huang Jingming hesitated for a moment, handed over both slips of paper, and said at the same time: "I have seen it, and of the thirty antiques you and Mr. Xue selected, twenty-five are the same, and only five are slightly different.
"
Zhao Heng took it and took a few glances. He saw that none of the choices above were fake in his impression, and more than 90% of them were the same as his own. He couldn't help but frown. You know, it took him a week to identify them.
It was finished, but Xue Chen only took less than a day, which made him very unhappy.
After looking at it carefully again, Zhao Heng suddenly squinted his eyes and said angrily: "That's ridiculous! The other four are just that. Their values are roughly the same. You can choose any one. However, that Kangxi blue and white porcelain vase from the Qing Dynasty
Why isn’t it on top? That’s one of the three treasures I selected as the finale!”
Huang Jingming couldn't help but look at Xue Chen when he heard this. He was also curious as to why the Kangxi official kiln blue and white porcelain vase that impressed him so deeply was not on it. It was a good thing with a wide door.
"Because it's a fake, I naturally won't write it down." Xue Chen took a sip of tea and replied calmly.
"Fake?" Huang Jingming was shocked.
Zhao Heng looked at Xue Chen indifferently and sneered: "Fake? That's nonsense! I have identified that blue and white porcelain vase three times. If it is a fake, how can I not tell it?"
Zhao Heng was angry. He was transferred from Xiangjiang to Yunzhou. He had been holding back his anger and had nowhere to vent his anger. Huang Jingming invited Xue Chen for appraisal again. He felt that this was an insult to him. Now, Xue Chen unexpectedly
An antique he was extremely optimistic about was a fake, which made him furious.
"Mr. Huang, my work is done. Today's salary can be directly transferred to the bank card I reserved. As for your choice, I will not interfere. I have important things to do, so I will go back first.
"Xue Chen finished speaking calmly, then stood up and walked out.
Now, he has more important things to deal with, because the spiritual energy in the black ancient jade has been filled for the third time!
Among the one hundred and seventy-eight antiques, there were a total of 127 genuine ones. When he absorbed the 118th genuine antique, the spiritual energy in the ancient jade finally reached complete saturation.
Now, he wished he could grow a pair of wings and fly home directly. Naturally, he didn't want to talk and waste time with Zhao Heng, who had eyes on the top of his head.
Seeing that Xue Chen was about to leave, Zhao Heng immediately moved his feet and stood in front of Xue Chen. He shouted angrily: "You are not allowed to leave. Please speak clearly."
Huang Jingming also stood up in a hurry and said: "Mr. Xue, please stay. Since you think the blue and white porcelain vase from Kangxi of Qing Dynasty is a fake, can you tell me what's wrong with it?"
Normally, Xue Chen would naturally be willing to point out the problem with the blue and white porcelain, but he was already so unhappy with the annoying Zhao Heng that he no longer had the intention.
"Sorry, my work has been completed. As for whether you believe that the item is a fake, that is your company's decision. I have other things to do, Mr. Huang, goodbye."
"Wait a moment……"
Just as Huang Jingming was about to say something to persuade him to stay, Zhao Heng said first, "Mr. Huang, don't pay attention to him. My master and I have talked on the phone. He said he would come here in person in a few days. At that time, I will let the master
Check it out for yourself, so you can rest assured."
Huang Jingming originally wanted to chase Xue Chen, but when Zhao Heng said that Cai Youde was coming, he hesitated and did not pursue him. In his subconscious, Xue Chen was still not as good as Cai Youde after all. (To be continued)