Chapter 328: Visiting Mr. Tao
Zhao Ming sat there, drinking tea, while listening to Mr. Tao talking, if Zhao Ming was still puzzled by Boss Zhao taking him to Mr. Tao to visit at the beginning, now Zhao Ming also understands a little.
I have always heard that there is an old Mr. Tao in the antique world, very virtuous, and now it seems that it must be the one in front of him.
Zhao Ming looked at Mr. Tao in front of him, and suddenly remembered in his mind that he was still a buddy in Babao Zhai before, and he had heard the news of Mr. Tao's withdrawal from the antique world at that time, and in Zhao Ming's impression, this Mr. Tao has always been an enigmatic figure.
After Zhao Ming became a well-known expert in China, every auction, at the auction site, you can always see a crane-haired childish face, the spirit of the old man, now it seems, it must be the old Mr. Tao in front of him, but what makes Zhao Ming curious is why this old Mr. Tao is involved with a figure like Uncle Ma, and he is still a close friend in private.
"What the old gentleman said is that now people live a rich life, and there are naturally more people who collect antiques, this auction in the magic capital, I heard that the auction house Boss Wu wants to ask Mr. to come forward to preside over the overall situation, I think if Mr. is out this time, it must also be a grand situation in the antique industry!" Zhao Dezhu put down the cup and said with a smile.
"At the beginning of my withdrawal from the antique world, I also wanted to be quiet, grow flowers and fish at home, and live for a long time, but now that I am old, many things are more than enough but not enough...... Mr. Tao said modestly.
Zhao Dezhu is such a smart person, and he naturally knows that this old Mr. Tao withdrew from the antique industry, in addition to some personal grievances, but also because Uncle Ma was not in good health at the time, he thought of himself, so he gave up everything in advance, anyway, with the money he made from antiques in those years and his reputation in the antique industry at that time, quitting was the best choice.
At that time, Mr. Tao's withdrawal not only had a huge impact in the antique industry, but also had a great impact on the business world.
Now that everyone has heard that Mr. Tao will participate in the auction of the magic capital in the near future, the majority of collectors are enthusiastic and highly anticipated.
For these, Zhao Ming has never cared, but he thinks that this old Mr. Tao can be recognized by the antique industry, and he has lived in seclusion for so many years, which makes everyone miss him.
"Mr. Tao is too modest, although we juniors have been crowned with the title of a well-known domestic appraiser, but in the final analysis, there is still a certain distance compared with you, Mr. ......" Song Rui said first.
Song Rui specially came to visit Mr. Tao, just because he heard Huang Jian under Wang Zhiwei say a lot of things about the auction of the magic capital in the near future, and this time Mr. Tao is also a very important person, and the appraiser who wants to participate in this auction must also be able to enter Mr. Tao's eyes, otherwise everything will be in vain.
At first, Song Rui didn't think so, but last night he got the news from Shen Tianming, as soon as he heard that Boss Zhao of the Golden Dragon Hotel in Dongcheng was going to take Zhao Ming to visit Mr. Tao, Song Rui naturally couldn't sit still, after all, he has been active in the provincial capital, and it can be regarded as the first month near the water, early in the morning, before he had time to eat breakfast, Song Ruizhi came with a daze.
Although he arrived a little earlier than Zhao Ming and Boss Zhao, Song Rui is also a self-aware person, knowing that he is lacking in antique appreciation, so he naturally does not dare to show off in front of Mr. Tao, until Zhao Ming and Boss Zhao came, Song Rui became alert.
After some talking, when Song Rui learned that Zhao Dezhu in Dongcheng turned out to be Uncle Ma's person, and Uncle Ma and Mr. Tao were close friends before his death, such a relationship can be said to be extremely beneficial to Zhao Ming, in order to make Mr. Tao have a good impression of him, in front of Zhao Ming and Zhao Dezhu, Song Rui can't take care of so much.
Listening to Song Rui patting Mr. Tao's ass so nakedly, Zhao Ming was a little unimpressed, but to be honest, the collection in Mr. Tao's house was really dazzling, which made people dazzled.
Zhao Ming looked at a blue and white porcelain vase on the table in a daze, in Zhao Ming's eyes, this Yuan blue and white Guiguzi descending the mountain picture jar looks extremely simple, Zhao Ming, who has always been interested in jade, now sees this object, there is an urge to take it in his hand and appreciate it carefully.
"This is an antique that I collected in the early years, and I personally like it, today you two well-known domestic appraisal experts are here, why don't you take this opportunity and help my old man appreciate it?" Mr. Tao looked at Zhao Ming, and then at Song Rui, and said happily, and the demeanor when he first met Zhao Ming and Boss Zhao was like two people.
"Since Mr. Tao has said so, let Zhao Ming and Song Rui appreciate it together!" Zhao Dezhu looked at Zhao Ming and said with a relaxed face.
"Then I'll try it, if what Zhao Ming said is not perfect enough, please ask Mr. Tao for more advice!" Zhao Ming said with a smile, then got up and walked forward.
Song Rui never thought that this Zhao Ming would agree to identify the antiques collected by Mr. Tao in his early years, if he really wanted to take turns with Zhao Ming to appraise it, he was afraid that it would not be long before he would reveal his stuffing.
In Song Rui's heart, at this time, he hoped that Shen Tianming or Wang Zhiwei could call him at this time, or Huang Jian, and it was best to let him leave safely without suspicion of Mr. Tao.
This Zhao Ming is also really, as soon as he sees antiques, he can't walk, isn't he able to identify antiques, what's the big deal, if you have to show off here with Mr. Tao, you really know how to pick the time.
It seems that Zhao Ming came to such a show today, which will inevitably make him show his feet in front of Mr. Tao, and when the time comes, not only will he not be able to participate in the auction of the magic capital, but he is afraid that he will be notorious, thinking of this, Song Rui's hatred for Zhao Ming is even stronger.
Zhao Ming is carefully appraisal, for Zhao Ming, as soon as he sees the antiques, he inexplicably feels kind, at this time in Mr. Tao here to identify his early collections, Zhao Ming only feels indescribably happy, after all, the appraisal industry has also produced a large number of talents in recent years, it can be said that there is a sky outside the sky, there are people outside the world, why should you miss such an opportunity.
If the results of the appraisal can make Mr. Tao comment on one or two, then for Zhao Ming, it is naturally a thing that he is happy to do, thinking of these, Zhao Ming is even more careful to identify without distraction.
Seeing that Mr. Tao's eyes have been staying on Zhao Ming's body, it seems that he has a good feeling for Zhao Ming, Boss Zhao feels very happy, after all, it is also a desperate gamble to bring Zhao Ming to Mr. Tao, if Zhao Ming can get Mr. Tao's approval, then even if Shen Tianming in the provincial capital and Wang Zhiwei in the magic capital secretly make trouble, I'm afraid it will not help.
As long as Zhao Ming can participate in the auction of the magic capital in the near future, it will be worth it no matter what method is used, not to mention that it will not be long before Feng Yue will return to China from Africa, and he will inevitably have to deal with Mr. Tao in the future.
Song Rui sat there, watching Mr. Tao keep staring at Zhao Ming, and felt that it was not a special taste in his heart, if this Zhao Ming was not appreciated by Mr. Tao, it would be good, if he really got Mr. Tao's praise, then he would definitely be his most difficult rival in the domestic appraisal industry in the future, no matter what, he would not let Zhao Ming succeed.
"This Yuan blue and white Guiguzi descending mountain picture jar is Mr. Tao's collection in the early years, it must be true, Zhao Ming, you are so carefully appraisal, aren't you questioning Mr. Tao?" Song Rui sat there a little bored, quickly stood up, walked to Zhao Ming's side, and said softly.
Zhao Ming never thought that this Song Rui would say such a thing, he and Song Rui had several encounters in the auction in the provincial capital before, although he did not have too much intersection with Song Rui, but the appraisal level of this person is still very clear, Zhao Ming clearly knows that this Song Rui has no achievements in the appraisal of antiques, he really doubts how such a person can become a well-known appraisal expert in China.
"Mr. Song must have been too worried, today Zhao Ming came to visit Mr. Tao, it was also accidental, since everyone was engaged in the antique appraisal industry before, why not take this opportunity to ask for advice, not to mention that Mr. Tao is an open-minded person, so he will naturally give advice!" Zhao Ming looked directly into Song Rui's eyes and said indifferently.
Being stared at by Zhao Ming like this, Song Rui's gaze was a little evasive, and he said with a smile: "That is the case, then Mr. Zhao Ming must study it well, in case he says something wrong later, and accidentally annoys Mr. Tao, I am afraid that the previous efforts will be wasted......"
When Zhao Ming heard Song Rui say this, he was naturally a little unhappy in his heart, but in front of Mr. Tao and Boss Zhao, with his cautious character, he would definitely not have a seizure in person, after all, a villain like Song Rui should sometimes be treated as nothing, if he really minded, wouldn't it be his way.
Song Rui took advantage of Zhao Ming's careful identification, turned his back to Mr. Tao and Boss Zhao in the distance, and quietly sent a WeChat message to Huang Jian.
"It's really unlucky! I didn't expect Zhao Ming to come to the provincial capital to visit Mr. Tao, and he also wants to identify some antiques here, if it goes on like this, I'm afraid that I will miss the auction in the magic capital......"
As soon as Song Rui's WeChat was sent, Huang Jian replied in seconds: "Don't worry, Shen Gongzi and I will arrive soon, it's not noon right away, Old Man Shen wants to invite Mr. Tao to dinner, presumably Mr. Tao will not refute his face, you can wait with peace of mind!"
Receiving the WeChat message from Huang Jian, the originally worried look on Song Rui's face faded instantly, and he was secretly glad that there were people like Huang Jian and Shen Tianming, otherwise, next, he might not be able to worry more.
"I'll go have a cup of tea first, and when you're done appraising, if you don't understand anything, you can come and ask me at any time!" Song Rui whispered to Zhao Ming, his tone full of mockery.
Seeing Song Rui return to his seat with a proud face, and continued to accompany Mr. Tao and Boss Zhao to drink tea, that expression was too leisurely, and the expression of some panic just now was simply like two people, Zhao Ming instantly felt strange.
His intuition told him that this Song Rui must be making trouble, otherwise he would not have changed so much in an instant, since he is so arrogant, then wait and see what kind of medicine he sells in the gourd.
Zhao Ming had just looked at the antiques that Tao Lao had collected in the early years, and at this moment he walked over slowly and sat next to Boss Zhao.
"Zhao Ming, what do you think of this antique of Mr. Tao?" Zhao Dezhu asked with a smile, Zhao Dezhu had never doubted Zhao Ming's appraisal level.
"Mr. Song also watched it with me just now, why don't you listen to Mr. Song's opinion?" Zhao Ming said with a smile, he seemed to be modest and asked Song Rui to answer, but in fact, he wanted to make Song Rui ugly, after all, to deal with a person like Song Rui, there is no need to think about it at all, just a few ordinary words, he Song Rui is a human or a ghost, and he can make him appear in his original form in an instant.