Chen Shicheng smiled and consoled him: "Xiao Meng, don't worry, this good thing will have to wait. The ones in front are all appetizers. It's normal for the side dishes to be unpalatable occasionally, but I think this big dish will not be too bad.
"
In fact, Qiao Meng knew this, but what he saw now was really different from what he expected, and he felt uncomfortable in his heart.
This person opened the black market to make money. It’s impossible to sell high-end goods right away. If the low-end goods are still available for sale, is it just hoarding and wasting them? Absolutely not.
After this round of auction ended, the woman announced that the photos would be taken care of for a while, which was also to give the guests present a rest time. Then there was a lot of exchanges at the scene. There were also people walking around to stretch their muscles, but no one asked to go out, because
There is a rule here. When the market opens, once you enter, you are not allowed to exit. Once you exit, you are not allowed to enter again. You can only wait until the next market opens.
During this period, Qiao Meng looked in the direction of Li Qiang again and gave him a contemptuous smile. Li Qiang responded with the same expression, but the person beside him showed no expression or movement.
Qiao Meng was very curious and asked Chen Shicheng if he knew this person.
"Are you talking about the person sitting next to Li Qiang? I don't even know him. I just know that he seems to be a new master of the Stone Gambling Association in nearby City A. I have met him once before. It is very likely that you will run into him by then." Chen Shicheng
replied.
"Are you a master of stone gambling? Then I will learn from you." Qiao Meng's eyes were full of fighting spirit. He must be as cruel to his enemies' friends as he is to his enemies, because they are also enemies.
"Xiao Meng, when it comes to gambling on stones, I heard from Tianlao that you seem to be going out for a few days to shop for goods. He said that he wants to buy some high-end goods for your store and plans to do jade business." Chen Shicheng.
I asked after thinking of this.
"Well, yes, there is indeed such a plan." Qiao Meng had no intention of hiding anything. Anyway, his master had already said it, so it would be pointless to be vague.
"I know your boy's abilities. Can you promise to bring me some good stuff when the time comes?" Chen Shicheng said with a chuckle.
Qiao Meng also knew that he would probably comply with such a request, and said with a smile: "Okay, Brother Chen, if there are good goods, I will definitely bring you a piece, but if you have bad luck, you can't rely on me."
The two of them were chatting like this, and the woman returned to the balcony again. Then this time, it was no longer the lifting platform that brought the treasures, but several big men safely placed the items on the designated platform, and everyone waited.
After placing them, they stepped off the stage in an orderly manner.
When Qiao Meng took a look at the formation, he knew something good was coming, and he immediately became energetic.
At this time, the woman on the stage began to say: "The next bidding will follow the old rules of the second round. Please come to the stage to watch every VIP according to your own auction level. A-level people can see all the exhibits, and B-level people can see all the exhibits except the ones at the back."
You can come up to view other than these three things. Those with C grade can only view the first five things."
Many old customers nodded and agreed with this method. Only a few newcomers didn't quite understand the reason for this level and were asking the old customers around them.
Chen Shicheng explained to Qiao Meng: "We were brought in by Bai Qi, so we are A level. If other guides bring us in, they can only be B level at most, because A level customers are all customers who are familiar with this place.
Or people with special status, A-level people can get discounts when shooting things."
The woman then spoke again: "Now is the second round of auction, please take a look at the first treasure."
The light immediately focused on the first stage where the utensils were placed, and the woman continued to introduce: "This is a green dragon jade cup, which belongs to the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty. The starting price is five thousand."
This time the introduction was different from the first one, it ended in a simpler way, making Qiao Meng wonder if the woman had changed.
After waiting for a while, some people started to want to go up to the stage to watch. However, they had to submit their identity documents before going up. After watching, they came down and took the certificates.
The starting price of this thing seems to be a little cheaper. After seven or eight people went up, no one wanted to check it out. Even if such an item is genuine, there may not be many big shots who really want to pay attention to it.
"Now that the viewing is over, let's start bidding." The woman announced after seeing that no one came up.
"Five thousand."
"Six thousand."
"Nine thousand."
"Twelve thousand..."
After the price reached 12,000, no one stopped raising the price. It seemed that just now there were only three people taking pictures of this thing.
Of course, Qiao Meng also thinks that such a price is very reasonable. It is not high and not very low. If it is put on the market, it may be higher. But this is a black market, and things are not exposed. The price is suppressed.
Normal. But generally speaking, the people behind the scenes here will definitely make money.
In the end, the transaction price was just like this, and the first auction was successful.
After the transaction was completed, the person went up and took the things down, but he did not pay the money directly. He just registered the identity certificate, and the official payment was completed at the end, so as to save trouble.
The second object was now focused by the light.
"This second item is a rosewood rosary from the Qing Dynasty. The starting price is 10,000."
After this item came out, the people in the audience were obviously more interested. Double the number of people came to the stage to watch this item than the previous item. However, some people thought it was good, while others shook their heads and didn't care.
I don’t know if there’s something wrong with it, or I think there are too many people and it’s hard to take pictures.
Qiao Meng wasn't very interested. This thing was really not attractive to a young man like him. Chen Shicheng was very interested and wanted Qiao Meng to check out the goods for him.
After going up there, Qiao Meng didn't do anything else and just started to activate his abilities.
This rosary looks full of luster, and the Buddhist characters engraved on it are also stylish. The overall look is very elegant and attractive.
But as soon as Qiao Meng got started, he immediately discovered through the ability analysis that it was a fake. It was not red sandalwood at all, but just ordinary black wood. This was a shoddy product to steal money.
Unexpectedly, this second treasure was found to be a fake by him, and he couldn't help but sigh. No wonder they say that the black market of antiques must be carefully scrutinized, otherwise you will be tricked if you are not careful, and you will count the money for others if you lose.
Woolen cloth.
After stepping down from the stage, Qiao Meng whispered in Chen Shicheng's ear: "This rosewood and black wood really harmed a lot of people."
Chen Shicheng just chuckled and didn't say much. He had been here so many times. If he thought that there were no fakes in the black market, it would be really hopeless.
This is all a black market, there is nothing possible. But the people behind the scenes are definitely not stupid, they are just a mixed bag. If fakes take up the majority, it will be fine. There will be no need to run a black market anymore, and there will be no more people.
Come.
In a place like this, although the people who come here have some eyesight, they are not gods, let alone Qiao Meng's superpowers. After a while, this item was bought by an uncle, and the price was also mentioned.
One hundred and ten thousand.
When the old man went up to get this thing, he was so happy that he put it on his hand and muttered something as if he were an eminent monk. Qiao Meng couldn't help laughing when he saw it.
Chen Shicheng also reminded him from the side, which made Qiao Meng restrain his inner urge to laugh. He could only imagine what the uncle's expression would be like when he found out that the baby he loved so much was fake.
Then it came again, and it was the third treasure's turn to be surrounded by spotlights.
"Everyone, this is a treasure worth collecting. A jade ring obtained from the tomb of a prince of the Ming Dynasty. The starting price is 30,000 yuan." The host's voice appeared again, and this time the momentum was obviously increased.
But from the price, you can tell that this thing is not cheap, and the transaction price will definitely not be low. Qiao Meng is not very interested in such things. These are basically middle-aged antiques or objects that the elderly like. Look at Chen Shicheng
He seems to be very interested as well.
Without asking any further questions, Qiao Meng walked directly onto the stage to take a look. At this time, Li Qiang actually followed him.
"Boy, I didn't expect to meet you in a place like this. Don't think that I can't do anything to you if you follow Chen Shicheng. Sooner or later, you will kneel in front of me and cry, begging me to let you go." Li Qiang still said.
Said so arrogantly.
"Li Qiang, there is no need to be so verbose. Just leave after seeing what you have seen. I will teach this person a lesson sooner or later."
The man next to Li Qiang said, obviously he didn't care about Qiao Meng at all. In his eyes, Qiao Meng was like an ant that could be crushed to death at any time.
No matter what these two people said, they just replied: "Haha, I'll wait." Qiao Meng concentrated on preparing to use his power to identify the jade ring finger. He picked it up very carefully and put it in his hand.
Suddenly, a very warm feeling came, with a hint of coolness in it, making Qiao Meng feel comfortable all over.
This jade ring is indeed not simple. It is carefully carved from a piece of high-quality Hetian jade. The ring is round in body, but the shape is not easy. There are even small dragon patterns carved on it. The dragon rings interlock with each other, showing endless shapes.
The feeling comes.
Judging from the characteristics of this dragon, it is very consistent with the craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty, and there is no deviation in this style. Not only is there dragon pattern carving on the outside of the wrench, but there are corresponding carvings on the inside. The dragon inside moves clockwise.
, the external trend is counterclockwise, and the two parts complement each other.
In Qiao Meng's mind, the characteristic of the jade ring ring that has suffered from time-related wear and tear due to the age is obvious. It is obviously a genuine item and it is worth taking a picture.
After putting down the jade ring, Qiao Meng walked off the stage and whispered in Chen Shicheng's ear: "It is indeed a Ming Dynasty jade ring, made from Hetian jade, very good."
Chen Shicheng nodded and asked, "How was it when you were on stage with Li Qiang and the others just now?"
"It's okay. Li Qiang can just be arrogant. As for the person next to him, I won't let him go easily." Qiao Meng said confidently.