To be honest, Chu Huan did not expect to see Zhou Tao here.
In Chu Huan's view, since Zhou Tao is a replica of Han Chunming, he should collect rags honestly and start a business honestly. In the future, he may become a hidden rich man in the capital.
Then, wouldn’t it be great to find a girlfriend like Su Meng who gets struck by lightning when going out?
Now this person actually appeared on the campus of Beijing University, and was still surrounded by Zhao Yazhi and Wu Shuhan.
Chu Huan stepped forward slowly and gradually heard what Zhou Tao was saying.
"Miss Wu, please tell Mr. Chu that I really have an urgent problem with him. I hope Mr. Chu can meet with me!"
Wu Shuhan said softly: "I'm sorry, our boss has his own decision, and I can't convey it to you!"
Zhou Tao was helpless, but he had no choice but to say: "In this case, I will wait here. Since Miss Wu is here, I believe Mr. Chu will be here."
Chu Huan didn't deliberately think about why Zhou Tao was here, and came to Wu Shuhan and Zhao Yazhi. When Zhou Tao saw Chu Huan, his expression was complicated at first, and then he hurried to Chu Huan.
"Mr. Chu, I'm Zhou Tao, can we have a nice chat?"
"cannot!"
Chu Huan didn't want to say anything to Zhou Tao, so he said to Wu Shuhan and Zhao Yazhi: "Let's go, things here are over, you can go back!"
It is still during the summer vacation, and there are not many people on the campus of Jingcheng University. On the contrary, there are some young people in their 20s wandering around the campus, and from time to time they will point at a certain teaching building or scenic spot of Jingcheng University.
In addition, the current Jingcheng University is not as grand as the later Jingcheng University. There are more old-fashioned two or three-story buildings on the campus, but the scenery is more natural.
If there was no fly like Zhou Tao around him, Chu Huan would definitely be in the mood to visit Capital University, a very prestigious university in his hometown.
"Mr. Chu, it is not easy to leave these old objects left by our ancestors. The significance of keeping them in the capital is very important. I am begging you. Can you please stop letting Mr. Wei snatch these old objects from me again?"
Zhou Tao was buzzing around Chu Huan like a fly.
Chu Huan also looked at Zhou Tao with some boredom at this time and said: "Wei Zhongchuan will be collected by you even if you don't accept it. Do you have the funds? Wei Zhongchuan is collecting it now, can it still be in my hands, and wait for those from abroad in the future?"
If someone comes to collect it and takes it abroad, will you be happy?"
Seeing that Chu Huan was willing to respond to him, Zhou Tao hurriedly said: "Mr. Chu, can I ask you something? These old objects you collected are really for collection, not for sale?"
Chu Huan sneered. In the past, when he wanted to recruit Zhou Tao, he naturally told him too much. Now that he doesn't want to recruit him, he won't talk to him properly. "You are too lenient. These things are collections."
, or sell it, that is my own business, what does it have to do with you!"
After saying that, Chu Huan stopped talking to Zhou Tao and left directly. Zhou Tao wanted to follow, but Qin Peng and others blocked him behind Chu Huan.
Watching Chu Huan leave, Zhou Tao stamped his feet helplessly.
"Brother Huan, look at that person still following us!"
After walking for a while, Zhao Yazhi looked back and said to Chu Huan.
Although Qin Peng and others blocked Zhou Tao from getting close to Chu Huan, Zhou Tao did not give up and followed Chu Huan from a distance.
Chu Huan said nonchalantly: "Don't pay attention to him. This kind of person is, at best, passionate. At worst, he doesn't know the limits of the world. He doesn't have the ability, and he still wants others to accommodate him. If I don't do anything now,
, when more people from foreign countries come here in the future, sooner or later someone will be eyeing these old objects, and will those people pay attention to him then? "
Zhao Yazhi and Wu Shuhan nodded and followed Chu Huan out of Capital University.
Zhou Tao, who followed Chu Huan out of Beijing University, saw Chu Huan and others leaving in a car, so he had no choice but to leave on foot and returned to his home.
Zhou Tao has three generations of grandparents in his family. He is the third eldest son in the family. He has an older brother and a younger sister. Both his parents are factory workers. His older brother and younger sister also work in the factory. Although he also has a job, he often collects rags.
Object, I am currently writing an inspection at home.
As for work, at this time, it doesn't mean that just because the people above him don't like him, they can let him leave the factory.
Everyone in the family went to work, and only Zhou Tao's grandfather was sitting on a recliner. There was a small table next to him with a plate of peanuts and a bottle of Beijing Daqu.
In the past few years, the Zhou family's life was difficult. Zhou Tao's father had an elder and a younger one. He and his wife's salary could not support the large family. But it is different now. The three members of the family
Now that the children have gone to work and have a stable job, life will naturally improve.
Mr. Zhou can only take a few sips of wine.
Seeing Zhou Tao come back with a frown on his face, Mr. Zhou raised his eyebrows and said: "Didn't you say that you should go to Beijing University to see other schools so that you can boost your ambition and prepare to apply for college? Why are you looking for old things again?
went?"
Mr. Zhou knows his grandson. Now the news about the resumption of the college entrance examination is spreading more and more in Beijing. Many people are interested. Zhou Tao is also one of them. He wants to take the college entrance examination. Today he is going to Beijing University.
Visited.
But looking at Zhou Tao's appearance, Mr. Zhou thought that his grandson must have gone looking for old things again, and either he didn't have enough money in his pocket, or he had his beard cut off again?
"Why is it that Old Man Wei robbed it for you this time?"
According to Zhou Tao, Mr. Zhou already knew about the existence of Wei Zhongchuan.
In fact, Zhou Tao's fascination with old objects was also inherited from his grandfather. The Zhou family is from the old capital. Mr. Zhou is just like Wei Zhongchuan. He has liked this thing since he was a child. However, Mr. Zhou was beaten during that period.
After that, I no longer had any thoughts about this aspect. Later, Zhou Tao was brought up by the old man since he was a child. Under the influence of his ears and eyes, he finally became interested.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhou Tao squatted in front of Mr. Zhou and said helplessly: "No, Mr. Wei, I went to Beijing University today and saw Mr. Wei's boss before.
The boss of Xiangjiang whom I told you about."
Mr. Zhou picked up the wine glass, took a sip, showed a comfortable expression, and said, "Are you excited?"
Zhou Tao nodded and said: "I wanted to reason with that person, but he didn't want to reason with me at all. He was totally unreasonable!"
Zhou Tao then told Mr. Zhou about the conversation between himself and Chu Huan.
"Haha!" Mr. Zhou sneered and said: "You are talking about your own truth, and others recognize other people's own truth. What? Your truth is truth, but other people's truth is not truth?"
"No, you are my grandfather, how can you help others speak? Besides, didn't you always tell me before that these old objects are treasures left by our ancestors and shouldn't be bought by outsiders?
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Zhou Tao said helplessly.
Mr. Zhou laughed and said: "The problem now is that what they said is right. There are people there who are rich now. Not to mention Imperial College Street and Liulichang area, it is our alley. Now there are other people there.
going offline."
"What?" Zhou Tao suddenly stood up on the ground. As a result, he was so angry that he felt dizzy and almost fainted.
"Grandpa, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Zhou Tao didn't care about his condition, but complained to Mr. Zhou.
Mr. Zhou glanced at Zhou Tao with concern. Seeing that Zhou Tao had nothing to do, he returned to his carefree look and said, "I'll tell you what I can do? Are you rich? They are rich in real money."
Zhou Tao circled back and forth and said, "This person is going too far. He actually came to my site to collect goods. If that doesn't work, I have to think of a way to drive them away."
Mr. Zhou chuckled and said: "What can you do? You don't have as much money as others, or people. I've seen the two young people next to Old Wei. There are four or five of you like them, and they can't get close to anyone."
How do you do it for your body?"
Zhou Tao knelt down in front of the old man again, and said with a flattering smile: "Grandpa, you are my grandfather. Didn't you always teach me not to let old things leave our hometown? Why aren't you in a hurry now?"
Mr. Zhou touched Zhou Tao's head and said with a smile: "I have talked with Mr. Wei before. The boss behind him should really want to collect these old objects, not what you think.
Do you still remember what you told me before about having people vacate the old items in the Friendship Store? I asked an old friend about it, and he was the person you mentioned."
Zhou Tao was stunned and said: "It's really him?"
Then Zhou Tao asked with some incomprehension: "But what does that person want to do? Empty the Friendship Store, which is a considerable sum of money. If he is not reselling, how could he spend so much money to buy it?"
Mr. Zhou said: "My old friend told me that he is a super rich man from Xiangjiang, and he has also said hello to the above, otherwise the above would not be able to sell all these things to that person."
Speaking of this, Mr. Zhou said helplessly: "We have too many good treasures here in the capital, but you also know the situation here in my hometown. First, there are not so many people to help take care of these old things. Second,
The conditions are not that good. If these old objects can be properly stored in the hands of the person who treasures them, he is still a person from our hometown, and this person can be regarded as a good person."
Zhou Tao was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but ask: "Grandpa, how do you know so much?"
Mr. Zhou smiled, patted Zhou Tao on the head, and said: "Grandson, clean up well. Grandpa will take you to meet someone tomorrow!"
Zhou Tao knew that his grandfather was usually a bit mysterious, but this time he was really confused by what his grandfather said.
"Who?"
"You'll know when you get there!"
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Beijing, near Gongzhufen and KJ compound.
Wei Zhongchuan usually likes to come here. After all, there are many children from the compound here who usually want to eat and drink, so they always take out some old items from their homes and secretly sell them.
And because of their family backgrounds, the things these people come up with are naturally good things.
Occasionally, some people will say that after selling something, they will say it is cheap, and they will be asked to pay for it, which is a bit troublesome.
Fortunately, Wei Zhongchuan recently met a young man here who seemed to be quite influential. The young people in the compound were also willing to give him some face, so naturally there were no more troubles.
At this time, Wei Zhongchuan, Zhai Youdao, and Wang Yuanhang were squatting under a big tree not far from the KJ compound to enjoy the shade.
Wei Zhongchuan held a popsicle in his hand and ate it very carefully. A drop of ice water dropped on the back of his hand, and he carefully licked it, showing a comfortable expression.
After a while, the sound of bicycles came from the distance. Wei Zhongchuan looked up and saw several young people riding bicycles out of the compound. The leading young man also had a girl sitting on the bicycle bars.
Seeing them, Wei Zhongchuan showed a smile on his face and proudly said to Zhai Youdao and Wang Yuanhang next to him: "Business is coming."
This group of young people stopped beside Wei Zhongchuan. The young man in the lead stepped on the ground with one foot and smiled and preached to Wei Zhongchuan.
"Old man Wei, there are some brothers in our compound who want to sell some old items from their homes. Please give us a price!"
Wei Zhongchuan had already stood up at this time, bent down slightly, and said with a smile: "No problem, for the sake of Mr. Gao, I will definitely give you a high price!"
The so-called Mr. Gao is actually Gao Haisheng. Recently, he discovered a way to make money. I don’t know where this old man Wei came from. He seems to have endless money in his hands. He buys old objects. As long as they are genuine, he will never cheat.
Just give the money.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! And Gao Haisheng also successfully became Wei Zhongchuan's next owner, and it is also the most important next owner. Others found an old object and gave 50 cents, while Gao Haisheng gave 70 cents.
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During this period of time, Gao Haisheng has made dozens of dollars from Wei Zhongchuan, which is much more than what he would have earned by working on his own.
Gao Haisheng also has his own job, working in a publishing house in Beijing.
After the two of them talked, several young people got off their bicycles and came to Wei Zhongchuan's side, holding some large or small objects wrapped in small pieces of cotton cloth.
Wei Zhongchuan put on his reading glasses and began to read one by one.
"Oh, Qing Yongzheng ink color landscape neck vase." The first old object Wei Zhongchuan saw was a good thing, which made Wei Zhongchuan very happy. It seems that the harvest this time will definitely not be too low.
"Fifty, for this one!" Wei Zhongchuan said without hesitation and directly quoted the price.
If it were in other places, Wei Zhongchuan would definitely not give this price, but people like Gao Haisheng had seen the world in the capital, and Wei Zhongchuan also knew that if the price was lower, the other party would definitely not sell it.
However, this was also the price he had given before. Now Wei Zhongchuan thinks this price is very fair. In the past, both parties happily paid and delivered the goods.
Only this time, this price...
"Old man Wei, wait a minute!" Gao Haisheng said at this time, putting down the bicycle stool, and the girl also got off the bicycle.
"What's wrong with Mr. Gao?" Wei Zhongchuan could only ask aloud when he saw this.
Gao Haisheng smiled and said: "Old man Wei, we have cooperated many times. I always thought you were an innocent child. But my brother told me before that in the Friendship Store, there is such a Qing Yongzheng ink color landscape neck.
How can I buy a bottle for two to three hundred yuan? Isn't it inappropriate for you to give us fifty yuan now?"
After Gao Haisheng finished speaking, a tall and thin young man in his 20s came over and said with a smile: "I have been to the Friendship Store before, and the price of the same style as this one is 270. Old Man Wei, you are now 50
It’s really inappropriate to just take away the money.”
Wei Zhongchuan saw this young man next to Gao Haisheng for the first time and asked, "I wonder who your Excellency is?"
The young man said with some pride: "Maweidu!"
"It turns out to be Mr. Ma." Wei Zhongchuan didn't think much about it, and naturally he didn't know that this man would become a famous collector in his hometown in the future.
"The price of the Friendship Store is indeed this, but everyone, we are not a Friendship Store here. Besides, old objects are sold one by one and bought one by one. It is a matter of personal taste."
Wei Zhongchuan preached in a relaxed manner.
He is not worried about what will happen to these people now. After being in contact with them for this period of time, Wei Zhongchuan can be regarded as understanding these people. They enjoy themselves but don't have much money. He is now their big customer and has the banknotes they need most.
It's probably just that when I buy things from them in the future, the price will be higher.
"What you said is right, so Brother Haisheng doesn't care about what happened before. But for these items today, you have to give a fair price no matter what you say. The previous prices are definitely not good!"
Ma Weidu preached seriously.
Wei Zhongchuan did not argue and asked aloud: "Then I wonder what price you are prepared to sell it at?"
Obviously, this group of people made the decision based on Ma Weidu who knew the market, so everyone looked at Ma Weidu.
Ma Weidu said: "This Yongzheng ink-color landscape neck vase from the Qing Dynasty is sold at the Friendship Store for 270. We won't give you more if you ask for it. Just give us 170 and that's enough!"
Oops!
After listening to this, a group of people took a breath, 170, which is as much as their old man’s salary in two or three months.
It was naturally impossible for Wei Zhongchuan to just pay this price, and said with a smile: "Master Ma, you are a bit too loud. The price of 170 is 100 lower than the Youyi Store, but the things in the Youyi Store are all
Sold to overseas people, in our Sijiu City, the owner who bought this thing can spend 170 to buy it. If you sincerely want to sell it, for the sake of Mr. Gao, I will price it for 100!"
After saying that, Wei Zhongchuan looked at Gao Haisheng and said: "Master Gao, the price of 100 is not low. I dare say that I am the only one in the entire Forty-Nine City who can afford this price, and no one else can afford it!"
Gao Haisheng stood there with a smile on his face and said softly: "I don't understand these things, everything is decided by Weidu!"
Hearing what Gao Haisheng said, Ma Wei raised his head slightly, and then said to Wei Zhongchuan: "Old Wei, the price of 100 is definitely not acceptable. The worst we can do is take this to the Friendship Store and sell it to overseas people.
That’s it.”
Wei Zhongchuan smiled proudly and said: "Then please do it. All the things in the Friendship Store have appraisal certificates, but you don't have one. Foreigners must also want to pick up the missing ones, but they have to touch it. It's him two days a day, five days a week."
He is also the one in Tianqi Tian, and it is possible that he will ascend to the next month. It is not like I can give you money now."
Ma Weidu wanted to say something else, but at this time Gao Haisheng had already spoken.
"Forget it, just 100 for 100. Old Man Wei is also an old friend of ours, and what he said makes sense!" After finishing speaking, Gao Haisheng looked at the owner of the old object and asked: "Stone, can this cost 100 yuan?"
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Shitou, the owner of the old object, immediately said loudly: "No problem, that's the price!"
Hearing that the seller agreed, Old Wei immediately glanced at Zhai Youdao. Zhai Youdao took out a wad of banknotes from his pocket. Although he didn't know the specific amount, there were two or three thousand yuan. He looked at Gao Haisheng and others.
A moment of envy.
Pay the money with one hand and deliver the goods with the other hand.
Then there were other people's items, all of which were twice or twice as much as the original price.
"Mr. Gao, unfortunately, we came here in a hurry and we don't have the money. Why don't you guys wait a minute while I ask my brother to go home and get some more, and we can continue with the next transaction?"
Gao Haisheng waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Okay, the most important thing is to go back quickly."
Wang Yuanhang gave Zhai Youdao a look, and Zhai Youdao put the old objects he bought first on the tricycle and left early.
Zhai Youdao went back to the place where he lived to withdraw money, and they were just sitting here chatting.
"Brother, you have a good eye. Where did you learn it?"
Where Gao Haisheng was squatting, he asked Ma Weidu while scattering smoke.
The cigarettes are Xiangshan brand cigarettes, which cost 2 cents and 3 cents a pack. They are as famous as Hua Zi in later generations.
Gao Haisheng and others were able to smoke better cigarettes due to family reasons, but it was free of charge. Now looking at the cigarettes that an old man took out casually, they were better than the ones they bought, and they felt envious again.
Ma Weidu put the cigarette to his ear and said with a smile: "I didn't learn it from anywhere, I just read a few books."
Gao Haisheng insinuated himself and said, "Old man Wei, you are an old boy with a good life. Where did you meet a big overseas boss? You can make a lot of money in a month, right?"
Wei Zhongchuan chuckled and said, "What a big boss you are. He just makes a living and doesn't dare to compete with other gentlemen."
When Gao Haisheng saw that he couldn't get anything out of Wei Zhongchuan, he stopped asking. Wei Zhongchuan was very tough. Gao Haisheng had asked many times before, but he had never asked anything.
A few people sat together and chatted casually. After about half an hour, Zhai Youdao came back, and the business continued.
Finally, watching Wei Zhongchuan and the three old men leave, Cheng Jianming and others gathered together and smiled happily. Cheng Jianming even came to Gao Haisheng and preached proudly.
"Hai Sheng, what's the origin of this old boy? Just now, this old boy gave away at least three to four thousand yuan. He's the God of Wealth!"
Just now, Cheng Jianming also bought an old object and got 200 yuan. He instantly felt like a rich man.
Although Gao Haisheng didn't sell anything, he just counted and found that the old man bought a total of 13 old items. His score was 8 and 4. Although he couldn't compare with those who sold old items, he didn't pay anything.
, he got this eighty-four dollars, and he was still very happy.
"The old boy is very slippery, so I can't tell you anything, but it can be seen that this old boy still has some money. If any of you are short of money in the future, you can come to me, and I will contact you all about this old boy!" Gao Haisheng
Preaching with a smile.
"This is enough for our expenses for more than a year, who would be short of money!" Cheng Jianming said proudly.
"By the way, no one can rob me of the Jingcheng Hotel at noon today. I'm treating you today!"
As soon as everyone heard Cheng Jianming's invitation, they immediately cheered and said with a smile: "Let's get going, first go to Beihai Park for a cool lap, and then go to the Capital Hotel!!"
It's not lunch time yet.
Everyone rode their bicycles straight to Beihai Park.
On the road, Cheng Jianming rode next to Gao Haisheng, holding the handlebar in one hand and beating the banknotes he had just received with the other hand, and said proudly.
"Hai Sheng, the money our brother has in his hands is not less than that of Chu Huan from Xiangjiang, right?"
Gao Haisheng smiled.
Their different status allows them to enter the restaurant of the Capital Hotel more conveniently than ordinary people.
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"Brother Huan, although the old man I hired for you this time is not from the Palace Museum, he is also a well-known figure in the antique world in Beijing. Many people have recommended him to me!"
In the restaurant of the Capital Hotel, Mo Youheng was talking proudly to Chu Huan.
Because the two experts that Mo Youheng helped Chu Huan find before are now helping at the Friendship Store, and Chu Huan is anxious to collect the old things that Wei Zhongchuan collected during this period, along with the review materials sent over by Jinmen.
The ship returned to Xiangjiang, so this time through introduction, Mo Youheng helped Chu Huan find a private appraisal expert.
Today we have an appointment to meet at the restaurant of the Jingcheng Hotel. If Chu Huan has no objections, he will wait for Old Man Wei to arrive and take them to the warehouse to load the old items and leave the capital.
Chu Huan nodded and said, "As long as you can be trusted!"
Mo Youheng smiled and said: "Don't worry about this, since it is recommended by those experts, it must be trustworthy!"
Chu Huan nodded. At this time, Wei Zhongchuan walked in under the leadership of the waiter. He had just put the old items collected from Gao Haisheng and others into the warehouse and put them away.
Not only did Wei Zhong pass the news, but because he knew that Chu Huan was meeting him in the restaurant of the Capital Hotel, he even brought his own grandson.
"Mr. Chu, Mr. Mo!" Wei Zhongchuan smiled and nodded after seeing Chu Huan and Mo Youheng.
"Sit down!" Chu Huan said with a smile, and then said to Wei Zhongchuan's grandson: "Whatever the little guy likes to eat, just ask the big sister for it, you know?"
Wei Zhongchuan handed Chu Huan a few pieces of paper with a list of old objects he had collected during this period.
While Chu Huan was looking at the list, two groups of people walked into the restaurant of the Jingcheng Hotel, and these two groups of people looked familiar to Chu Huan.
One is Zhou Tao, whom I met at Beijing University yesterday, and the other is Gao Haisheng and others.