Inside the brocade box was the scroll.

Qin Xifeng is okay, after all, his specialty is not antique appraisal. But even so, his intuition told him that this ancient scroll was definitely not simple, and Lu Zhongyuan and Bai Classic's eyes were already straight.

Lu Zhongyuan's favorite thing in his life is to deal with this kind of ancient and rare books, and when it comes to familiarity, Cheng dù is not necessarily weaker than Bai Classical. Not to mention the white classics, as a person who carries the antique industry, even if you don't get started, you can see at a glance that one is not far from ten.

"Xiao Ji, can you take it out and have a look?" Bai Classical asked with shining eyes.

"Of course, this was originally the one I hoped the three of them would help identify, just look at it." Ji Nian spread his hands and said generously.

"Teacher, give."

Rumi handed over three pairs of white gloves next to him, after all, this thing is not a large object like bronze, and the slightest mistake in the manuscript will be damaged, so it is better to be cautious. For Bai Classical's cautiousness, Ji Nian secretly praised it in his heart, he deserves to be an expert, and he is particular about doing things.

Qin Xifeng didn't put on the white gloves after taking them, but put them on the table and said with a smile: "I don't know much about this kind of ancient and rare books, so I won't get involved in this matter." ”

Qin Xifeng returned to his place to drink tea, but Bai Classical and Lu Zhongyuan couldn't hold back the excitement in their hearts for a long time, and began to read excitedly.

The two of them carefully opened the cover, carefully checked each piece of paper inside, and stared at all the words, for fear of missing any detail. Antique appraisal is definitely not as simple as imagined, and involves all aspects. Just talking about the new and old process of paper, the color shade, what kind of material is made, etc., is a profound knowledge.

And if you want to finalize it, you have to take into account the author's hobbies, study the font of each word, the style orientation of the whole article, and take into account the social background of the time... This is why archaeology is a very rigorous scientific system.

"Ji Nian, are you sure?" Hu Li looked at the cautious expressions on the faces of Bai Classical and asked in a low voice with some concern.

"Believe me, even if it's fake, it only costs a few dozen dollars, so it's normal." Ji Nian joked.

Hu Li directly gave him a roll of the eyes.

Can it be fake? When pigs fly. The peep of the palm vitality brings Ji Nian absolute confidence, to say that it is normal for the human eye to make mistakes, but whether the palm vitality can go wrong, it is absolutely impossible.

While waiting, he observed the expressions of Bai Classical and Lu Zhongyuan, and found that these two people had a rare surprise on their faces after the initial solemnity, and he already knew that the result of the appraisal must be what he wanted to see the most.

Time was passing minute by minute, and just when Qin Xifeng and the others were a little bored, Bai Classical and Lu Zhongyuan finally put down the professional equipment in their hands, and straightened their waists and looked at Ji Nian after carefully putting the ancient books away.

Bai Classical took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the surprise in his heart, and took the lead in asking: "Xiao Ji, I want to ask, how much did it cost to buy this ancient scroll in Maoyan Hutong at that time?" Of course, if you find it inconvenient, you can also not say it. ”

"Bai Lao, what can't be said about this, Xiaoli was also present when I bought it, and I bought it by the pound. If you really want to talk about the price, this one alone is a few dollars. "Ji Nian's words are a bit high, strictly speaking, I'm afraid it's not even two yuan.

What, only a few bucks?

When he heard this number, Bai Classical couldn't help but show a bitter smile on his face, "I've never encountered this kind of thing in my life, if you say it's a leak, then there must be, but you don't have it at all with a few dollars to pick up such a big leak." Xiao Ji, do you know? If you spread the word, you'll be a legend in the world of antiques. ”

Antiques are proud to be able to pick up leaks, which is not to say that everyone has no money, some are quite rich, but they also want to be able to pick up leaks. Because as long as you pick up the leaks, it means that your eyesight is absolutely high, and you can improve your status and honor in this industry.

"Bai Lao, listen to your words, I didn't look away this time?" Ji Nian asked with a smile.

"Wandering? Anyone can walk the eyes, can you walk the eyes? I'm convinced now, Xiao Ji, if you don't understand antique appraisal and kill me, I don't believe it. Bai Classical is really a little admired, not to mention the ancient scroll in front of him, just say that the pair of bloodstone seals, he can't do it if he replaces.

Pure identification, white classical is definitely no problem, but to find the bloodstone seal from the blue and white porcelain vase, it is not even a thought. He couldn't do it, but Ji Nian did, which in itself was a gap. As long as there is a gap, Bai Classical will recognize it.

"Don't, don't say that, I'm a little embarrassed to say it." Ji Nian hurriedly humbled himself and said that he was his own person and understood his own affairs.

If there is no peep into the vitality of the palm, Ji Nian knows nothing about antiques. Therefore, compared with his current level and Bai Classical, it is simply a small thing.

"Bai Lao, how much do you say this book is worth?" Hu Li asked curiously.

Finally got to the point.

Although it is a bit coppery to talk about this blockage in such an elegant place, in the final analysis, it is all about solving the problem with money. When Ji Nian came over, he said very clearly, that is, if you want to find someone who can collect things, it is impossible to say that you are here to praise for a long time, and in the end you don't talk about money.

Talking about money hurts feelings, but not talking about money hurts feelings.

"Xiao Ji's ancient book is "Wenyuan Yinghua", which is undoubtedly confirmed. At an auction before, a fragment was sold for 1.32 million yuan, which was a few years ago. ”

"Now that the market is rising, and your book is well preserved, it is a rare treasure, which is quite helpful for historical and cultural research. Therefore, if it were to be auctioned now, the conservative price of this volume would be about 3 million. Of course, auctions have special characteristics after all, and if you meet a buyer who likes it very much, the price may go all the way up. Bai Classical said carefully.

"Xiao Ji, I have taken a fancy to your volume of "Wenyuan Yinghua", you may have heard Xiaomi say that I am very obsessed with those ancient literary games. So since you want to sell, then sell it to me, of course, the price that Lao Bai just said is definitely not good, I will give you an extra 500,000, 3.5 million, give it to me. ”

As soon as Bai Classic's words were finished, Lu Zhongyuan preemptively said.

"Okay, you Lu Zhongyuan, do you do things like this? You're going to cut off your beard. Bai Classical blew his beard and glared and shouted.

"Lao Bai, do you talk like this? What is called cutting off the beard, didn't I discuss it with Xiao Ji? Besides, do you like these things? Don't like it, since you don't like it, don't compete with me, just let it be for me? Lu Zhongyuan put on a bitter posture.

Ji Nian was secretly shocked when he heard the conversation between the two old men.

Sure enough, he's a hegemon-level collector.

Collections have never been played virtually, and there is only one criterion for measurement, that is, money first. If you don't have money, don't play collecting, this business is to burn money. You say that there are tens of millions of people who claim to be collectors, but you don't know how ridiculous this is in the eyes of insiders. With a net worth of tens of millions, let's go to the side to rest, it's not enough to see good things if you really encounter them.

Regardless of Lu Zhongyuan or Bai Classical, it is impossible to say that there is no money, and can you give this kind of price casually without money?

"Don't fight for the two, to put it bluntly, this volume of "Wenyuan Yinghua" is a leak I picked up in Maoyan Hutong, you two really want to like it, just give a friendship price." Ji Nian said sincerely to the two old men.

"Don't, Xiao Ji, don't say these words, it seems that we old men want to take advantage of you. Lao Lu, since you say so, okay, I will reluctantly cut my love and give you this volume of "Wenyuan Yinghua". But you know I've been thinking about that thing in your hand for a while, and I don't want it, but you'll have to lend it to me for a few days, right? Bai Classical shook his head slightly and said to Lu Zhongyuan.

"Done." Lu Zhongyuan nodded without hesitation.

Seeing that the two elders reached an agreement, Ji Nian no longer shirked. He's here to sell things, you say it's okay to sell less to expand your network, it's a bit unrealistic to give it away for nothing, it's good that the three of them are respected old people, but I'm not familiar with you to the point where you don't want a penny.

"Lu Lao, I am friends with Xiaomi, since you like it, then let's not worry too much about anything, how about 2 million."

"2 million?"

Lu Zhongyuan stared at "Wenyuan Yinghua" with burning eyes, and said: "2 million is a bit little, what Lao Bai gave just now is the price of conscience, although it is very likely that the price will rise again at the auction, but if you get rid of the messy fees, there is not much left." You said that you are friends with Xiaomi, and I, as a grandfather, can't let you suffer, 3 million, that's it, don't grind anymore. ”

"This..."

"Xiao Ji, this matter is settled, he is a master who is not short of money." Qin Xifeng interrupted Ji Nian's words, and after directly giving the final conclusion, his eyes glanced at the piano box in his hand.

"Let's take a look at your Jiaowei qin, as long as it is a treasure, I will also give you a satisfactory price."

"Yes, that's it, don't get tired of it. Lao Bai, you Baiju Konggu is doing this, hurry up and help me go through the transfer procedures, and I can also transfer money to Xiao Ji. Xiao Ji, do you accept checks or bank transfers? If you pay in cash, I'm afraid you'll have to wait. Lu Zhongyuan saw that "Wenyuan Yinghua" was about to fall into his pocket, and said happily.

"Let's transfer it." Ji Nian said.

Ji Nian can also receive checks and the like, but it is faster to transfer money by bank, and the money is only stable when it reaches the account. Besides, "Wenyuan Yinghua" can be sold for so much money, he is still very satisfied, as for whether he will keep the collection himself, Ji Nian will not think about this kind of thing at all, he is still poor and white, and he can't afford to play this kind of money-burning business.

Next, Ji Nian told Rumi the bank card number, and he didn't have to worry about the rest, all of which were arranged by Bai Classical to be done by someone.

When this matter was done like this, Hu Li's heart had already set off a huge wave that overturned the river and the sea.

Wow, can you still make money like this? It's like the world is losing money!