Hearing Sun Chunjing ask this, Liu Zhang was really embarrassed. He stretched out his hand and scratched his head and said: "Since I entered the store, I deliberately pretended not to understand etiquette, in order to test your restraint and reaction.
Unexpectedly, you responded calmly and treated me with courtesy without any surprise. This made me look at you with admiration and I didn't dare to underestimate you.
After I explained my purpose of coming and showed what I brought, you sincerely invited me to participate in the appraisal and were willing to actively exchange opinions for this purpose. This moved me very much.
How can I dare to use my own things to cause trouble during the formal appraisal?
Isn’t this just asking for trouble, just waiting to be seen?”
After hearing this, Sun Chunjing smiled slightly and said, "Who said these two things are for you to show up? Are you testing me? Or do you really not know their situation?"
When Sun Chunjing said this, Liu Zhang was a little confused and couldn't help asking: "Brother Sun, are you deceiving me?
This inkstone has been around since I can remember. It is my father's favorite thing. Although it is not a famous inkstone, the old man regards it as a treasure, and its significance is greater than its value.
This bronze mirror is a relic of my mother. I miss people when I see it. I have used it since my daughter-in-law came here, so it is of course precious.
I don’t know anything about miscellaneous things, I just know that this is my own thing, and it is unique no matter what.”
"Of course your own stuff is the best no matter what, you just have to have this kind of confidence. But there is one thing you need to pay special attention to, that is, you have to understand your own stuff.
If you don’t understand what you own, will you feel safe using it?”
When Sun Chunjing said this, she looked at Liu Zhang seriously.
He felt that this person was somewhat interesting. Although he was complicated, he was also simple, but he also had some stories.
Sun Chunjing's words were somewhat touching to Liu Zhang.
For so many years, his attention has been spent on finding "treasures" left among the people, but he has not paid attention to the things in his home that appear in front of him at any time.
Now that Sun Chunjing was reminded like this, Liu Zhang did feel a little ashamed and remorseful.
"Brother Sun, you are right. I should study these objects in my home. If there is something I don't understand, I can ask an expert for advice and learn more. It is always right.
Alas! It’s all my fault that over the years, I have only been willing to do things that interest me. Anything that requires effort to study, I just don’t do it if I can, or I do it as little as possible.
Now that I think about it, I was really wrong."
Liu Zhang reflects on his own problems
"Brother, it's good that you know your problems, and you will have to make up for them in the future. How long does it take? You have a good foundation. If you can pay more attention, you will definitely be the number one in our industry."
Listening to Sun Chunjing's encouraging words, Liu Zhang seemed to have some confidence.
Seeing that the fire was almost done, Sun Chunjing pointed to the inkstone on the table and began her appraisal speech.
After listening to Sun Chunjing's appraisal, Liu Zhang doubtfully picked up the inkstone on the table, turned it over and took a look. He looked up at Sun Chunjing in surprise and said, "Brother Sun, are you really amazing?
You have never touched this inkstone from beginning to end, but the situation you described is completely consistent with what happened on this inkstone.
The inkstone in my house is actually an authentic Duan inkstone, and it comes from the Ming Dynasty, which is really unexpected!"
"There are so many unexpected things in this world, but for our industry, if we can't see them while guarding antiques, then that's wrong."
Sun Chunjing took the opportunity to hit Liu Zhang.
Listening to Sun Chunjing talking about herself with a scolding tone, Liu Zhang couldn't help but feel a kind of kindness instead of being angry.
Then, Sun Chunjing expressed her opinion on the appraisal of the bronze mirror.
Liu Zhang didn't go get the bronze mirror to verify the situation at all this time. He already fully believed in Sun Chunjing's ability in antique appraisal.
Without coming into contact with antiques, he could accurately determine the age and specific characteristics of antiques just by looking at them with the naked eye. This kind of identification ability was something Liu Zhang had never seen before, and he was very shocked.
Sun Chunjing looked into Liu Zhang's eyes and said, "Brother, when you come to my place today, apart from asking me to appraise the hall you brought, is there anything else you need me to do?"
After speaking, he refilled Liu Zhang's empty tea cup with tea.
After Liu Zhang nodded his thanks, he picked up the tea cup and drank the tea. After moistening his throat, he said: "Brother Sun, I want to sell this Zhongtang to you. Do you think you can do it?"
"Brother, you want me to sell your things on your behalf, is that what you mean?"
"Yes, Brother Sun."
"But if you sell on behalf of others, you will get less money. Can you accept this?"
"accept."
"Brother, I think it is necessary to make it clearer to you. This sales cooperation is equivalent to you shipping the goods and me selling the place and goodwill.
For the two of us, it is a cooperation without any commercial risks. After this thing is sold, we will split it 50-50 according to the selling price.
After I said this, have you had any changes in your thoughts? If you say it now, everyone can discuss it easily.
Once it is decided, we will sign an agreement and make a three-part agreement that cannot be repented of."
Out of caution, Sun Chunjing explained the situation very seriously.
"Brother Sun, I have no objection to this. There is no need to sign this agreement. I can rest assured that all the calligraphy and paintings will be sold here by you.
The central hall scroll I brought today will stay with you and will not be taken away. It should be regarded as a token of the beginning of our cooperation. I will bring the calligraphy and painting at the back to my elder brother tomorrow."
Liu Zhang nodded and agreed.
"Brother, we just met today, do you believe me so much?"
Sun Chunjing was a little touched in her heart, but she still reminded Liu Zhang.
"Brother Sun, what are you talking about? I have learned a lot from you today. I can trust you as a person. I feel very relieved when I work with you!"
Liu Zhang couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
Hearing what he said, Sun Chunjing also smiled slightly, "Since brother trusts me, then I will try my best to do a good job. Brother, please tell me a minimum price for the calligraphy and painting. With a minimum price, I can arrange the following things."
Liu Zhang muttered: "I'm not familiar with the market conditions in Jinan City, so it's really hard to say what the price is. Brother Sun, please tell me a price and I'll listen. If there's no problem, it's settled."
Sun Chunjing evaluated the value of this nave in her mind, and then said: "Brother, if I ask you a question, you must answer me truthfully."