People from Yang'an and Sunan each transported a batch of antiques and filled them into their respective stores, which was enough to keep the two branches operating smoothly for a period of time.
The very next day, several more customers came to the Haicheng store. Among them was an acquaintance, Chen Suyuan, and the other two were well-known in the antique circles of Yunzhou Province. They were
Gan Zeping, vice president of the Yunzhou Provincial Antique Collecting Association, and Li Xianting, a section chief of the Yunzhou Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles Office.
Three distinguished guests came to the door, and Xue Chen naturally treated them politely and invited them to the third floor, where Wang Dong made tea.
"Xiao Xue, the three of us came uninvited today, don't blame me." Chen Suyuan and Xue Chen were already old acquaintances, so they talked very casually.
"No, no, if you three can come, our little store will be prosperous. It's not too late to welcome you, so how can you blame us?" Xue Chen replied with a smile.
Chen Suyuan also briefly introduced the two of them, while Gan Zeping and Li Xianting both shook hands with Xue Chen politely.
"I have heard before that although Mr. Xue is young, he is top-notch in the antiques field. Unfortunately, I have never had the opportunity to meet him. This time I finally met him, and he is indeed well-deserved." Gan Zeping said with a smile.
Xue Chen smiled politely and modestly: "President Gan has given me the compliment."
"No, no, President Gan is right. Although we are no longer young, we still go online a lot. After all, we have to keep up with the trend and pay attention to current affairs. During this time, many major antique forums in China have
I'm talking about you, Mr. Xue, the King of Pickers." Li Xianting, the section chief from the Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles, had a hearty voice. He looked at Xue Chen with a keen eye and kept nodding his head, seeming to sigh.
Xue Chen didn't pay much attention when he saw others calling him the "King of Pick-Ups" on the Internet, nor did he care much. However, when he was called that in person in real life, he always felt a little weird. He hurriedly waved his hand: "Chief Li,
Your words really offend me. The idea of a leak-picking king is just what people on the Internet say casually and cannot be taken seriously."
Moreover, he is also a little resistant to the three words "King of Pickers". The reason is very simple. It was the false name of these three words that made him run into a wall at the antique exchange meeting. He was treated as a thief and was watched by the vendors. It was really
There is pain that cannot be expressed.
"Hey, Xiao Xue, don't be polite. As for me, I also went to the Internet to check out the three words "King of Pickups". You are well-deserved. Speaking of which, I have never seen anyone in my life.
To be able to discover a treasure worth hundreds of millions from an ordinary exchange meeting, perhaps only those foresighted men in the 1980s who spent several years building a collection of thousands of pieces could get more benefits than you. But at that time, people
I am ignorant and do not know the value of antiques, so it is still different." Chen Suyuan said.
In the 1980s, some smart people began to restrain themselves aggressively before the Chinese people understood what antiques were and the true value of antiques. It can really be said that they used the money to buy Chinese cabbage to collect antiques, and even
It is said to be the same value as garbage!
There are many representative figures among them, such as the now-famous Rosewood Queen, who later succeeded in eating "Tang Monk Meat". She can be said to be a winner in life, which is very impressive.
And Ma Moumou, who is now active on TV and online, also grabbed a piece of cake and even created his own museum. He is very smart.
But Chen Suyuan also said that those people started to work hard in the 1980s. The antique industry is completely virgin territory. As long as they dare to go out and can firmly hold the things in their hands until the new century, they can get anything.
He is worth hundreds of millions.
But Xue Chen is different from those people. The current antique industry is developing explosively at an exaggerated speed and is approaching the stage of maturity. Not to mention buying treasures at a bargain price, people often buy "baicai" at a bargain price.
"That's right, so it's difficult to pick up the slack during this period!
If you happen to find something worth millions at a low price, it can spread in a city and make countless people envious of your luck.
If you are unlucky and come across a multi-million-level treasure that is being sold as cabbage, and you still buy it, then your deeds can go viral in a province.
What Xue Chen picked up this time was a shocking treasure worth hundreds of millions, which naturally caused a sensation in the national antique circle and caused a very strong fluctuation.
Gan Zeping also stated the purpose of his visit this time, which was to invite Xue Chen to serve as a director of the Yunzhou Antique Collection Association.
Although the Yunzhou Provincial Antique Collection Association is also a private organization, it has some official background and is directly under the supervision of the Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles. Therefore, Li Xianting, the section chief of the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, also came together.
"Director?" Xue Chen glanced at Chen Suyuan. According to his understanding, not just anyone can serve as the director of the Provincial Antique Collection Association. There are only two people in Haicheng City, one is Chen Suyuan, and the other is
It is Chen Yibo, the director of the Haicheng City Museum, who is a highly respected senior figure in the Haicheng antique circle.
"This is not appropriate, how am I qualified..."
Before Xue Chen finished speaking, he was interrupted by Gan Zeping with a smile and a wave of his hand: "I talked to Director Chen about you, and he told me that you have never been keen on joining some groups and may refuse, so I
I just came to visit in person."
Xue Chen touched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed to be told.
"As for the qualifications, I think you already have it. I think it's not just me, but Section Chief Li and Mr. Chen also think so." Gan Zeping took a sip from the tea cup and continued, "I know what you think.
Do you think that the current directors of the association are all seniors, and you, a young person, are also serving as directors, which will make others look bad? If you think so, then there is no need."
Li Xianting also smiled and took over the conversation: "Our Yunzhou Antiques Association is a professional non-governmental organization composed of cultural relics and art collection researchers, antique collectors, collection enthusiasts, etc. It is a non-profit, voluntary social organization
.”
"We organize and hold folk antique exchange activities from time to time every year to strengthen the exchanges and connections between folk antiques and artworks in cities and counties across the province. The purpose is to explore exchanges and exchanges with other provinces, cities and foreign antique circles, antique academic research groups and antique enthusiasts.
contacts."
"So, this is not a vanity fair, and there is no such thing as seniority. It is a place for those who are capable. And Mr. Xue, you are now well-known in the domestic antique circle. You are the chairman of our Yunzhou Province Antique Collection Association.
You couldn't be a more suitable director, and no one will think you are unqualified. Moreover, your participation will be of great help in promoting and developing the association."
Xue Chen had to admire the eloquence of these two people. Each of them blocked all his words with just a few words, leaving him with no reason to refuse.
Thinking that these three people were all well-known people and came to see him in person and offered him the position of director, he really couldn't refuse. After thinking about it for a while, he nodded and agreed.
"Since President Gan, Section Chief Li and Mr. Chen all think highly of me, then fine, I will join the association and be willing to serve as a director."
"That's right." Gan Zeping nodded with a satisfied smile, and then talked about some of the main responsibilities and obligations of the directors of the Provincial Collection Association. But to put it bluntly, there is nothing important. At most, they hold meetings occasionally and everyone talks about it.
The current situation of the antique industry, or friendly exchanges with people from antique associations in other provinces and cities.
After the matter was settled, Xue Chen proposed to host at noon and invited the three of them to have a casual meal together.
None of the three refused. Gan Zeping glanced at his watch and said thoughtfully: "Director Xue, we have always heard that you don't have many collections, but they are full of treasures. On the way here, Mr. Chen said that he had seen it with his own eyes.
There are several very rare treasures. I wonder if Section Chief Li and I will have the opportunity to appreciate them. Of course, if it's inconvenient, that's okay."
The three of them came to the villa by the lotus pond with Xue Chen. When they stood in front of the basement door, Gan Zeping and Li Xianting, who were here for the first time, looked at each other. Apparently they had never seen anyone use such a method.
The alloy door full of technology is used as the door of the storage room.
After verification by fingerprint, iris and digital triple password, the large alloy iron door made a puff sound and slowly opened.
Although the storage room is underground, the air coming out is not humid or musty at all, and is very fresh. This is because of the very precise instruments that maintain the temperature and humidity of the air in the room at a constant level and perform continuous filtration cycles.
Air.
Gan Zeping and Li Xianting are both heavyweights in the antique circle of Yunzhou Province. They have been to too many association members' homes and admired the collections. Naturally, they are well-informed and have a high vision. But when they walked into the basement, they saw
When I saw the collections placed on the shelves on both sides and scanned the labels on the glass photos, I was amazed.
After repeated additions, the collection in the basement now has more than thirty items, which is relatively objective in terms of quantity, although it cannot be compared with those who often collect hundreds of items.
A few of these collections are well-known to outsiders, such as Qinggang daggers and Xuande furnaces, as well as the newly acquired hand-pressed cups. However, some of them have not been shown to outsiders other than relatives and friends, such as shadow celadon pillows,
At the bottom of the cup are the ivory cup of the maid playing the pipa, Daoguang's blue and white general jar, etc. These are all worth tens of millions or even tens of millions, and are rare to see on the market.
"Xiao Xue, you are really good. You have nearly ten more good things than the last time I came here. You really deserve it. If this continues, in less than two years, even the provincial museums will have to be outshined by you."
Chen Suyuan smiled and pointed with his finger and said. (To be continued)