020: Bronze statue of Zhong Kui

"Xiao You is worthy of being Teacher Xu's most proud child, Xiao Lao is not wronged this time!"

Li Lao looked at the young Zhou You, and his eyes were not only surprised but envious.

I was surprised that Zhou You had such a deep historical background at such an age, and I was envious that Xu Lao had such an outstanding disciple. As soon as Li Lao thought of his two precious daughters who didn't like antiques, and when he thought that there was no successor to his huge family business, the sourness in his heart became even stronger.

It turned out that when Zhou You and Wang Hao wanted to leave, they were invited to his office by Li Lao, and carefully asked Zhou You about the truth and origin of the azure glazed Cong bottle. After getting Zhou You's detailed explanation, Li Lao knew that he really looked away, and felt that Zhou You's youth and excellence were so embarrassing.

Wang Hao was also surprised in his heart.

He knew that Zhou You was very powerful, but he didn't expect it to be so powerful. Even the top antique experts in Mingyuan City looked at the treasure, but they were actually seen by Zhou You, and they also bought it and picked up a big leak.

Such an achievement made Wang Hao ashamed.

Taught by the same teacher, and he has a richer ancient player biography than Zhou You, but in the antique industry, Zhou You's strength has left him a few streets away.

I don't dare to travel around.

He was so sure this time, and part of the credit was due to special abilities. If it weren't for his special ability to see through the internal structure of the Azure Glazed Jar and see that there was not the slightest sign of fraud, he wouldn't have been so sure and finally decided to buy it.

So, Zhou You hurriedly said modestly: "Old Li, the kid still has a lot to learn from you, and he can't afford to be praised by Old Li." ”

Li Lao was more and more satisfied with Zhou You, but the matter was important, so he had to point to the azure glazed bottle awkwardly, and asked cautiously: "Xiaoyou, I don't know if you mean to sell this treasure?"

Zhou You and Wang Hao were stunned.

Li Lao just looked away, and in a blink of an eye, he wanted to buy him back, isn't it a little embarrassing. But Zhou You and Wang Hao are both smart people, and they immediately thought that Li Lao didn't want to publicize today's matter, and took the lead in holding the culprit of the azure glazed Cong bottle in his hands, so as to suppress the risk to the lowest point.

You must know that the most important thing in the antique circle is reputation.

Although everyone has a time to look away, there is really no such thing as today. If Han Tiancheng is really allowed to take it back and slap Li Lao in the face after the appraisal, then the precious reputation that Li Lao has accumulated over the years will be completely ruined, and it will not be a shame at that time, but a crisis of the collapse of Mingyuan Building.

Therefore, no matter how things develop, Li Lao must put aside this old face and suppress the influence of the matter to the minimum.

Zhou You thought for a moment and replied: "Yes, after all, this time it is related to Elder Li's reputation and Mingyuan Building's reputation." ”

Hearing this, Li Lao's perception of Zhou You instantly rose to an unprecedented height, and he said with a happy face: "Since Xiao You gives face like this, then Xiao Lao can't help but give a little response." In this way, Xiao Lao bought your azure glazed bottle for a few hundred and fifty thousand, I don't know if you are satisfied?"

"Two hundred and fifty thousand!"

Wang Hao's expression was quite interesting.

Li Lao thought that Wang Hao was not satisfied with this price, and hurriedly explained: "Xiao Hao, you must know that the same type of thing is almost worth 150,000. If Xiao Lao is not mistaken, a blue glaze imitation official kiln Cong-style bottle was auctioned in a fairly famous auction in Beijing last year, and the auction price at that time was less than 200,000 yuan. Although the azure glazed jar in Xiaoyou's hand is perfectly preserved, it is as good as new, but the auction price is the auction price, and the handling fee and tax have to be paid, and it is seventeen or eight when you get it, while we are now completely at the real price, and there is no handling fee and tax. ”

Zhou You was afraid that there would be some misunderstanding between Wang Hao and Li Lao, so he hurriedly explained: "It's not that it's too little, but that it's too much." ”

Li Lao was relieved and replied: "Not much, not much, although Xiao Lao can't make any money on this porcelain, but it is definitely a good deal to keep his reputation and this old shop." ”

Zhou You didn't have trouble with money, and replied with a smile: "Then thank you Elder Li." ”

"Where's the word!"

Both parties are people with hearts, the transaction went very smoothly, and the delivery was reached immediately, and the azure glazed Cong bottle finally fell into the hands of Li Lao of Mingyuan Building.

The traveling mood that made a lot of money is comfortable, looking at the surrounding environment is also a lot more pleasing to the eye, always feel that every thing is a high-quality product, and each has its own place to learn; and Wang Hao's mood is also good, he received a purple clay pot that is likely to form a complete set of tea sets, and his brother also picked a big leak, this line can be described as a bumper harvest, just ask Wang Hao how unhappy.

Li Lao saw that the two young people were very interested in his collection, and he pointed out them one by one when the pressure was greatly reduced.

I have to say that Li Lao can get such a big reputation in the city is not fooled, his knowledge is indeed not comparable to the fledgling Zhou You and Wang Hao, listening to Li Lao's history of picking up leaks and making a fortune, the two of them feel more and more that the world of antiques is really broad and profound.

"Look at this medium-sized bronze statue of Zhong Kui, it is one of the most proud leaks in the life of the little old man. ”

Li Lao led the two juniors to a bronze statue of Zhong Kui that was seventy or eighty centimeters high, and said proudly: "This bronze statue of Zhong Kui was originally a statue of a god in a mountain temple, and the incense was originally very prosperous, but in that special turbulent era, not only was the temple demolished, but even this statue was thrown into the ravine. Later, he was dragged out by a poor mountain man who couldn't eat and sold it to the scrap iron station, and was bought by Xiao Lao for 800 yuan after seeing it. ”

Wang Hao was surprised: "Eight hundred yuan, now I'm afraid it's more than eighty thousand yuan!"

"Eighty thousand?"

Li Lao glanced at Wang Hao with disdain and said, "Although this bronze statue of Zhong Kui is a little damaged, it is still quite intact in general. The most important thing is that it is large enough, well-made, and vivid, and it is a rare boutique, and it also has a certain age, and someone once paid 180,000 yuan to buy it from me, and I didn't sell it. ”

Zhou You carefully looked at the bronze statue of Zhong Kui in front of him.

The shape of this bronze statue is indeed very vivid, Zhong Kui has a ghost under his feet, and a sword behind his back, which is vivid, and the image of Zhong Kui is carved vividly. The most important thing is that this bronze statue is big enough and has a certain age, and the price of 180,000 yuan is indeed underestimated. Of course, it is also a luxury to want to sell it for a price of millions, and it is estimated that this bronze statue is worth about 300,000 at most.

Perhaps out of instinct, Zhou You actually used his ability to probe the situation inside, and what he could feel was a pure and surging mysterious power, which was several times more powerful than the mysterious power hidden in the piece of red mountain ancient jade found in Wang Hao's house, or even more than ten times.

Thinking of his previous encounter, Zhou You hurriedly stopped the detection of the ability to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Just because he stops doesn't mean he will give up.

After devouring the mysterious power hidden in the ancient jade of the Red Mountain, his ability miraculously increased a little. If your ability can grow by devouring other mystical forces, that doesn't mean there's infinite room for your ability to grow.

Thinking of this, Zhou You asked without hesitation: "Old Li, the kid has the cheekiness to ask you for a favor, I don't know if your bronze statue of Zhong Kui is sold?" ”

"Aunt Li likes it. ”

Wang Hao laughed and teased.

Aunt Li in Wang Hao's mouth is Zhou You's mother. Wang Hao has returned to his hometown with Zhou You several times, and has been warmly entertained by Zhou's mother, and he has a good conversation with Zhou's mother, so he naturally knows that Zhou's mother is more superstitious and believes in gods.

With Wang Hao's explanation, Zhou You was even more happy.

Li Lao thinks that traveling around is very good, and he can still think of his parents when he looks at antiques, which is much better than his two daughters. However, appreciate and appreciate, this bronze statue of Zhong Kui is indeed one of the achievements of Li Lao's life, and he really doesn't want to sell it.

Zhou You knew that it was not a glorious thing to win people's favors, but this time it was related to his future, and Zhou You had to be cheeky and pursued: "Old Li, this bronze statue of Zhong Kui is really good to my eyes. In this way, I will pay 300,000 yuan to buy your bronze statue of Zhong Kui, I don't know if Li Laoken will cut his love?"

"Three hundred thousand. ”

When Li Lao heard this number, he was also a little moved.

To be honest, 800 yuan sells for 300,000 yuan, such a big leak is enough for him to brag about it for a long time, and it may not even improve his reputation. You must know that when life reaches the age of Li Lao, the only thing that can make him tempted is fame, and money is secondary.

Zhou You thought that Li Lao was still hesitating, and immediately increased the price: "If Li Lao thinks that 300,000 is not enough, then I don't know if 360,000 can be for Li Lao's heart?"

Sixty thousand was added at once, and Li Lao, who has a family fortune of tens of millions, was also surprised by the courage of traveling.

Wang Hao didn't know why Zhou You was like this, but he knew that this bronze statue of Zhong Kui was definitely not worth 360,000, not even 300,000. He didn't want Zhou You to spend his hard-earned hard-earned money on such an inexplicable interest, so he secretly pulled the corner of Zhou You's clothes.

Zhou You knew Wang Hao's kindness, and signaled him not to be nervous, and waited patiently for Li Lao's answer.

Long.

After a period of struggle, Li Lao finally nodded: "Okay, you win, Xiaoyou." Eight hundred has become three hundred and sixty thousand, such a record is enough to make Xiao Lao envious of his peers in the province. ”

"Thank you Elder Li for your success. ”

Zhou You was also anxious, and hurriedly transferred 360,000 yuan into Li Lao's account according to the previous transaction method, and took the lead in finalizing this strange deal.

After confirming that the money had arrived, Li Lao also politely packaged the bronze statue of Zhong Kui and assigned it to Zhou You.

Zhou You hurriedly called a taxi and worked with Wang Hao to move the bronze statue of Zhong Kui out.

Looking at the back of Zhou You, Li Lao was embarrassed or embarrassed. That respected teacher Xu already has an excellent heir, but what about himself, will he also be reduced to waiting for a hundred years, and all his treasures will be auctioned off and sold by his descendants one by one?

Thinking of this, Li Lao's smile became more and more bitter.