"Pretend, pretend!"

Seeing Ma Qinghuai's unexplained look, Meng Zitao secretly laughed, and then, in front of everyone's eyes, he twisted the lower lid of the incense tube and pulled it out.

At this time, you can clearly see that there are things like cotton wool stuffed inside, and then, Meng Zitao used a tool to take out the cotton wool and poured out a fiery red jade from it.

......Seeing this, everyone was surprised and speechless for a long time.

After a while, Feng Zhengsheng came back to his senses and asked in shock, "Could this be the legendary red jade?"

Jin Dong objected: "No, isn't the red jade the Warring States Red, it should be agate." ”

Meng Zitao took the jade in his hand and admired it, and said: "I can't be sure whether the ancient red jade is jade or agate, whether it is red jade, let's say another thing, however, this is Khotanese red jade should be confirmed, and it is also the original Khotanese red jade, very rare, I have seen it for the first time." ”

As early as the Warring States Period, Qu Yuan's words contained verses about Khotanese jade: "Deng Kunlun eats jade, compares life with heaven and earth, and shines with the sun and the moon." "In Khotanese jade, mutton fat white jade is well-known for its crystal white, delicate texture, and shape like clotted fat.

In addition, there is also a saying about Khotanese jade that there is "one red, two yellow, three ink and four mutton fat", that is, in addition to the white mutton fat jade, Khotanese jade also has red jade, topaz and black jade, these three kinds of jade are particularly precious because of their scarce production.

Feng Zhengsheng said suspiciously, "It's so rare, but I've seen Khotanese red jade before." ”

Mencius explained: "This is different, generally speaking, Khotanese red jade is divided into four kinds, one is the original red jade, the color of the jade is the same inside and outside, the deeper the color or the same color as the inside of the jade; Some secondary rubies have a black epidermis, and when exposed to strong light, the inside is red. ”

"The third is red jade, as the name suggests, its surface is unevenly colored red, and its interior is jade of other colors. This kind of jade is more common in the market, and the last one, red-skinned jade, refers to other colors of jade with a pretty red color, the area is not large, but it can add a beauty, this kind of jade is also easier to see. ”

"Because the primary mine has not been discovered before, the current jade market is mixed with fish and pearls, and the latter three are more common, in addition, there are many illegal traders through guò artificial dyeing and other methods to make the illusion of Qinhong, which makes it difficult to distinguish the true and false Khotanese red jade. ”

Speaking of which, Mencius put the jade on the table, and due to the natural lighting in the room, the jade was dark red throughout.

Then, he took out a strong flashlight to irradiate the jade, only to see that under the strong light, the jade revealed a gorgeous rose red, which was very eye-catching.

"This is the original ruby, the color is uniform, the color inside and outside is consistent, the tentacles are warm and moist, smooth as clotted fat, which is in line with the description of the original red jade in ancient literature, 'bright as a cockscomb, grease luster, purple red like coagulation, red like cinnabar'. ”

Meng Zitao looked at the look of amazement revealed in everyone's eyes, smiled in his heart, and then said: "This kind of native red jade is particularly rare, originally I also thought that there was no such jade as zài, but later I learned from my master that there are five or six people in the country who have it, and they generally collect it themselves and do not resell it, give him money, and he will not sell it." ”

Feng Zhengsheng asked, "In that case, how much is this jade worth?"

Meng Zitao said: "This is actually a hat top, that is, the knot or jewelry decorated on the top of the hat, from its shape and carving, etc., it should be the work of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the whole hat is intertwined with lotus leaves, reed leaves and aquatic plants intertwined with the carved façade, the herons of each screen of posture inhabit it, the theme is the same as the incense tube, for all the way to the branch, the craft can be described as ingenious, it should be the masterpiece of the time, but unfortunately there is no sense left. ”

"As for its current market value, because the original ruby is too rare, I can't give an accurate answer, I can only say that in my mind, it can be worth at least 50 million. If you can know the name of the author, the value can be increased even more. ”

Feng Zhengsheng didn't expect that a jade artifact with a height of no more than ten centimeters would be so expensive, of course, if it is indeed like what Meng Zitao said, fifty million can also be understood, after all, things are expensive.

So, he nodded and said, "It's really precious, and I won't transfer it if I exchange it." ”

Meng Zitao smiled, and then looked at Ma Qinghuai: "Mr. Ma, I don't know if you still want this incense tube?"

At this time, everyone else looked at Ma Qinghuai, and at the same time understood why Meng Zitao didn't agree just now, and if it was anyone, he also sold the treasure to others.

What's more, Ma Qinghuai has been wanting to buy the incense tube just now, although he used his grandfather's wish as a reason, but God knows whether Ma Qinghuai also knew that there was such a treasure in the incense tube, and he did it on purpose.

If this is the case, Ma Qinghuai's intentions are a little unpredictable.

At this time, Ma Qinghuai was very embarrassed and defended himself: "Whether you believe it or not, I really don't know, there is still this jade hidden in the incense tube! In addition, anyway, since I just proposed the price, then I have no reason to regret it." ”

"Do you really want to buy it?" Meng Zitao asked again.

"Of course, 300,000 yuan, if you sell it, I will transfer it to you immediately. "There's no way, in order to clear his suspicion, at this time, even if Ma Qinghuai is unhappy, he can't let go, otherwise it will be his problem.

"Then you can transfer the money. ”

Meng Zitao was very unhappy with Ma Qinghuai's aggressive attitude just now, just because you are rich and powerful, you must let me sell things to you, and don't sell them to you, and give me a look!

Meng Zitao could even imagine that if he hadn't been born with Feng Zheng, would the other party simply take advantage of it when he refused for the first time?

With these, of course Meng Zitao would not give Ma Qinghuai a good look, and since Ma Qinghuai wanted to buy incense sticks at a loss, of course he would not stop it. As for whether it will make Ma Qinghuai hold a grudge because of this, he is not worried at all, and he will not be afraid of Ma Qinghuai's revenge.

After transferring the account, Ma Qinghuai hurriedly left with the incense conto, and Jin Dong went out to see him off together.

Feng Zhengsheng smiled and asked, "What would you do if what he just said was true?"

"Cold salad. Meng Zitao shrugged his shoulders: "I don't like his attitude, as if I owe him." ”

Feng Zhengsheng nodded and said, "That's right, his character is indeed easy to offend people." ”

Meng Zitao sneered: "Hehe, the sense of superiority is bursting. ”

Feng Zhengsheng smiled and said, "Don't mention him, by the way, how did you know that there would be red jade hidden in it?"

Speaking of which, Feng Zhengsheng was really curious about this matter, and he was somewhat puzzled, and even at a certain moment just now, he was wondering if Meng Zitao would have perspective eyes.

Meng Zitao laughed and said, "If I want to say that this qiē is all a coincidence, I don't know if you believe it or not?"

Feng Zhengsheng was surprised: "It's all a coincidence?"

Meng Zitao smiled: "Of course, in that room before, when you were chatting with Mr. Jin, I was appreciating the incense tube, and I accidentally found that the bottom cover was a little loose but not moving, this thing is a bit abnormal, it just so happens that I have encountered it twice before, and there is another treasure hidden in one thing, I wonder if it will be like this, but before I can check, Mr. Jin brought us over." ”

Feng Zhengsheng said: "In other words, you didn't know just now that there was such a valuable treasure hidden inside?"

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "Of course, besides, in the eyes of the parties, the so-called treasure may also be something like a deed." However, as long as there is a 1 percent chance that there is a priceless treasure hidden inside, no one will sell it to anyone else, right?"

Feng Zhengsheng said with a smile: "That's right, compared to possible treasures, 300,000 is nothing at all. ”

Next, Feng Zhengsheng picked up the jade and admired it, while Meng Zitao introduced some characteristics of Khotanese red jade on the side.

After a while, Jin Dong walked back, arched his hand at Meng Zitao and said: "Brother Meng, I'm really sorry, Qinghuai is really in a hurry sometimes, but he is not bad, and Ma Lao does not forget that incense stick, I hope you don't misunderstand." ”

Meng Zitao waved his hand and generously said that it didn't matter, and he didn't think the two would have anything to do in the future.

Feng Zhengsheng had an idea: "Mr. Jin, according to what you say, will Ma Lao know that there is this jade in the pen holder?"

Jin Dong waved his hand: "Huaiqing called back just now, and Ma Lao was also surprised when he heard this, saying that he didn't know about this matter. ”

Speaking of this, he explained the origin of this matter: "Actually, the pen holder was left by the ancestor of a close friend of Ma Lao, who had to endure the pain of exchanging some ancestral utensils for money because of the poverty of his family. ”

Meng Zitao and the others nodded slightly, feeling that Jin Dong should not lie about this matter, besides, they also believe it, if it is found out that this is not the case in the future, then Jin Dong's reputation is almost bankrupt in their eyes.

After explaining the matter briefly, Jin Dong said: "Ma Lao heard about Hongyu and was very interested, I want to take the liberty of asking, Brother Meng, do you have any ideas for transferring?"

Meng Zitao smiled and shook his head: "I'm sorry, I don't have the idea of transferring at all. ”

Feng Zhengsheng said with a smile: "Mr. Jin, don't talk about this, if Brother Meng wants to transfer, our friends will definitely get the moon first, and even if we don't have a chance to speak, Elder Zheng will take this treasure down." ”

"Which old Zheng are you talking about?" Jin Dong was a little curious.

Feng Zhengsheng said with a smile: "Zheng Anzhi Zheng Lao, Brother Meng is his closed disciple. ”

"Ah!" Jin Dong was startled at first, and then patted his forehead: "I said Brother Meng's name, why is it so familiar!

Speaking of this, he was also secretly glad in his heart that Ma Qinghuai did not have a conflict with Meng Zitao just now, otherwise there would be some trouble.

Knowing that Meng Zitao was a close disciple of Zheng Anzhi, don't think much about the jade, even if Ma Lao came forward in person, it would be difficult to get his wish.

The three of them chatted for a while, and when they saw that it was not early, they went back to their respective rooms to rest.

Since the auction was not going to be held until Sunday, Meng Zitao was not in a hurry to go back, so he had a visit to Luzhou, just to visit the antique market in Luzhou.

After listening to Meng Zitao's plan, Feng Zhengsheng raised some interest and said, "My plane is at two o'clock in the afternoon, why don't we go to the antique market together in the morning?"

Meng Zitao smiled: "Of course there is no problem. ”

So, Meng Zitao and the others went to say goodbye to Jin Dong, and Jin Dong said, "Mr. Feng, are you planning to leave so early?"

Feng Zhengsheng said bluntly: "We plan to go to the antique market. ”

Jin Dong waved his hand: "Hey, it's not me saying, our antique market in Luzhou, if it's a Sunday, there are still some stalls to visit, at this time, there are really no good things to buy." ”

Feng Zhengsheng said with a smile: "Let's just pass the time, take a stroll casually, and when we get to the point, I'm going to the airport too." ”

Meng Zitao nodded, the antique market in Luzhou is indeed not very famous, he is also a fresh shop, increase his knowledge, and now he is not in a hurry, he can't come to Luzhou once, and he doesn't even go to the antique market.

Jin Dong said: "Then I will go with you." ”

Feng Zhengsheng said with a smile: "Mr. Jin, you are busy with you, don't worry about us." ”

Jin Dong smiled: "It's okay, I don't have anything to do, and I'm at least more familiar than you, maybe I can meet one or two fine things." ”

Since Jin Dong said so, everyone agreed, so the group took a business car and came to the City God's Temple antique market in Luzhou. It's a Saturday and Sunday when hawkers and bargainhunters come to the antique market to set up stalls and mingle, but it's Friday, and the market looks much more deserted.

The group got out of the car, and Jin Dong led everyone to his friend's shop.

Walking all the way, and when he was about to reach his destination for a while, Meng Zitao suddenly felt a little anxious, said hello, and walked to the toilet.

Seeing that the army also wanted to follow, Meng Zitao said speechlessly: "Don't come with you, what else can you do when you go to the toilet?" And that jade is still with you, you just follow Brother Feng and them first, I will come in a while." ”

The army also felt that it was unlikely that something would happen, so they followed everyone.

Meng Zitao came out of the toilet and was about to go to Jin Dong's friend when suddenly a middle-aged man with an obscene appearance came up: "Boss, do you want a baby?"

This person's posture seems to be aimed at himself, and Meng Zitao feels a little strange: "Do you think I bought a treasure like this?"

The man showed a smile that was more ugly than crying: "Hehe, you are a friend of Mr. Jin, how can you not afford to buy a baby?"

Meng Zitao immediately understood, the man should have noticed him and Jin Dong together just now, and he shook his head: "You are not afraid that Mr. Jin will come to trouble you." ”

The man smiled slyly: "Hey, I don't sell fakes to you, how could he come to trouble me." In addition, don't worry, things are not far from here, there will be no danger, and besides, you are a friend of Mr. Jin, can I still trouble you?"

Meng Zitao didn't fall for him: "In that case, why didn't you stop us just now?"

The man hesitated for a moment, and said seemingly honestly: "To tell you the truth, my things are a little shady." ”

"I don't touch ghosts and thieves. Meng Zitao said, turned around and left.

The man quickly stepped forward and stopped Meng Zitao: "Hey, hey, this boss, I not only have these two, but also some things collected from the countryside, if you have high eyesight, you can also get some treasures." ”

Meng Zitao laughed: "Who knows if what you said is true or false? In case it is a ghost or a thief, it is not me who suffers in the end?"

The man patted his chest and promised: "Although my Agui's business is a little disgraceful, I am also a spit and a nail, and I will not lie to you no matter what." You can just come with me to have a look, and if you don't think it's good, it's okay if you don't buy it. ”

Meng Zitao is also a master of art now, so he thought about it and asked, "How far is it from here?"

Ah Gui was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "It's not far, it's less than a hundred meters, and the place is not remote at all." ”

Meng Zitao said: "As you said, if the place is remote, I will immediately turn around and leave." ”

"Of course. ”

Along the way, he also introduced the situation of the antique city to Meng Zitao, and said that there are several more reputable shops in the antique city and can also find good things.

Ah Gui quietly pointed to an antique shop specializing in furniture, and said: "That one is not good, you must not go, the furniture is basically modified from old furniture, like what is 'big to small', 'new and old matching', don't finish too slippery." ”

Meng Zitao nodded with a smile, speaking of which, among the ancient furniture, the most difficult to identify is "changing the big to the small".

For example, the Eight Immortals Table placed in the hall in the old days was twice the size of the Hexian Table, but the price was less than half of the latter.

Therefore, some counterfeiters cut off half of the table top of the Eight Immortals, and put all four legs under the other half to replace it with a table of immortals. For example, the price of the Eight Immortals Table is about 10,000 yuan, and it can be worth about 25,000 yuan after modification.

The same can be used by this means to change the large to the small coffee table, the ordinary coffee table to the coffee table, the flower table, the price can also be doubled. With a slight change, the value can be multiplied several times, and counterfeiters are happy to do it.

In addition, there is another method of fraud, which is what Agui said, "the combination of old and new". For example, a chair can be disassembled by a counterfeiter, found new materials, and assembled into two chairs with old materials.

chatting all the way, after a while, the two came to an old street next to it, and Agui pointed to a van not far away: "The thing is in the car, it's not remote, right?"

Meng Zitao looked at it: "There seems to be someone in the car!" (To be continued.) )