"Local auction houses, mainly mid-range antiques, are relatively cheap, attracting collectors to pick up leaks. Taking Kansai Auction as an example, in order to attract popularity, a part of the collection is sent to auction at a very low price, so as to meet the needs of customers and attract the attention of collectors. ”

Su Yuan was silent, before the auction was born, there were many ways to buy and sell antiques. For example, Liulichang antique shops, ghost markets, walking streets and alleys, going deep into the countryside, and shoveling land.

Exchange groups are not only island countries, but also the top collection groups in Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as Minqiu Jingshe and Qing Wan Yaji, each of which is a large collector with a private museum.

During the antique exchange meeting, the bidding mechanism is adopted between the participants, and the highest bidder wins, but there is no pre-printed catalogue by the auction house, and there is no large-scale public preview, but everyone agrees that one day they will take the collection to the designated place, watch each other, bargain and then set the price on the spot, and the transaction will be charged a certain commission.

It is precisely because of the long history that such a form of exchange has existed for hundreds of years. Although the group involved in the exchange is very small, in order to pass it on, they will bring their own apprentices, and the apprentices will bring their apprentices after they have completed their studies. The disciples and grandchildren went back and forth, and it continued without interruption.

In the face of the foreign auction industry, domestic antique dealers are unanimous with the outside world, and compete fiercely in terms of supply and customers. Maybe it's because I've been used to mystifying the price of art for many years, or maybe it's the culture that is reserved and conservative. I don't like to make a big deal about anything, and I don't like open bidding. After persisting for more than ten years, the last two leaders could only give up and move to Hong Kong Island.

After listening to Saemon's introduction, Su Yuan's determination to enter the island market was strengthened, the little devil invaded the country with aircraft and cannons, and now the feng shui is in turn, and it should also be Lao Tzu's turn to take revenge!

Saemon put down the teacup and said, "If the master wants to join the Aoyamakai, I can recommend it to the fullest, I believe it is not a big problem." ”

"But if it's a first-rate exchange meeting in China, after all, the Yanagi family is not an antique family, and I'm just a beginner, so it's ......"

Su Yuan nodded, understanding what Saemon meant, even if Yanagi was a top chaebol, others might not necessarily buy it. There are many rich tyrants, who are ordinary people who can play antiques?

Not to mention the behemoth of the Tokyo Art Club, which has been passed down for hundreds of years, and each member has a deep background, which can no longer be measured by money, and complains about Saemon's limited ability.

Su Yuan waved his hand and said easily: "Don't worry, the fragrance of wine is not afraid of deep alleys, and if you have a baby, you are afraid that others will not take the initiative to come to the door?"

Seeing that Su Yuan was not angry, Saemon let out a long breath and said with a smile: "That's natural, with the strength and fame of the master in the sword, plus such a superb celadon, even the Cocoon Mountain Longquan Hall will definitely be shocked, there is no doubt about this!"

The next day, I flew directly to Tokyo, and we met in a courtyard, Sasanoyuki, and met with Kojiro Cocoyama.

As he walked inside, Saemon explained, "Sasa is a small hut made of bamboo leaves, and in special cases, it also means fine snow. ”

"This is Kojiro's favorite shop, and in a crowded and noisy metropolis, it's rare to find such a clean place, specially prepared for masters. ”

Su Yuan nodded, his eyes lit up after just a few steps, and he couldn't help but admire: "What a beautiful garden!"

A path paved with white pebbles, winding to a small thatched hall, surrounded by green plants and green bamboo, there is a clear pond in the middle, blue and clear, a gust of breeze blows, people are shocked, as if they are in nature, it is very comfortable.

Su Yuan smiled slightly, the environment was very satisfied, Tokyo was noisy everywhere, and the fast-paced life made everyone breathless and stressful. Suddenly came to a quiet place in the middle of the noise, and closed the door with his hand, as if he was instantly away from the mundane world, and people immediately relaxed.

The kimono lady walked in front to lead the way, took small steps to the pre-booked thatched hall, saw the old cocoon Hirojiro, sat down after greeting a few words in Chinese, and took the menu for Su Yuan to choose.

Su Yuan looked at the menu handed by both hands, shook his head and smiled: "Guests are at your disposal, please do it for you!"

Hongjiro nodded, naturally knew what the characteristics were, since the guests were coming, they must eat the best flavor, whispered a few words to the maid, and began to order.

Looking around, all the ancient buildings can be seen that the owner has taken great care to preserve all the traces of time, full of ancient charm, sitting here as if you have returned to the Edo period, giving people the illusion of time and space.

"Actually, the best time to be here is in the summer!"

After ordering the food, Hongjiro took the initiative to stand up, helped Su Yuan pour a full glass of wine, and said with a smile: "The guests are dressed in clothes, holding a fan, sitting in a pavilion without modern air conditioning, facing the strange stones full of moss, listening to the light and crisp sound of the bamboo birds by the pool, and then tasting the special rice wine here, Jianling, it is really a rare enjoyment!"

Pick up the wine glass, the light cyan rice wine inside, smell it, the fragrance is overflowing, the elegant rice fragrance is integrated into the sweet mountain spring water, take a sip, there is a different taste in the heart.

"Originally, the original names of the dishes here were written on large bamboo leaves, and there were only two types, one for ten dishes and the other for fifteen dishes, and there were only two sets for customers to choose from. ”

"Generally speaking, there are many appetizers in island countries, and a few simple slices are considered appetizers. What's different here is that the sashimi isn't fish, it's freshly picked up yuba!"

As he was talking, the maid sent a stack of delicate small plates, the bottom of the red plate was matched with golden yuba, a few pieces, and the fragrance was overflowing, attracting everyone's appetite.

Pick up a piece of yuba and put it in your mouth, but you didn't expect the yuba to melt in your mouth, and the faint bean fragrance fills your mouth, and your mouth is full of relish, and a sweet impact on your taste buds.

Then I picked up another slice and dipped it in green wasabi and thick soy sauce, the slightly pungent taste of wasabi added layers, and the soy sauce of the island country is not too salty, full of umami, and it is best used to match sashimi.

The high-end dishes of the island countries are all like this, they are too delicate, the quantity is small, and the price is even more expensive. The reason is that the chef only uses the highest quality ingredients for the dishes and nothing else.

A fish, only the most tender belly can be used as sashimi, and the rest have to be thrown away, can it be expensive?

The maid pushed open the door and came up with a second course, and Kojiro smiled: "This is the specialty of this restaurant, Lei Tofu." ”

Pointing to a plate of colorful dishes, he said, "Fresh tofu squeezes out all the water, and stir-fried with a vegetable called burdock, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, minced meat, and carrots, and sake." ”

"The fire is stir-fried, the iron pot and the spoon keep colliding and roaring, this is the origin of thunder tofu. ”

Su Yuan smiled suddenly, isn't it just fried tofu?

Pick up a piece, the taste is also good, fragrant and refreshing, and then one dish after another, there are cold vegetables, tofu spread with shredded wooden fish and spinach. Then there is egg tofu, which is not as fishy as eggs, and it is more fragrant than ordinary tofu, which is a delicacy.