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Chapter 175
Chapter 175. The Old Cloth Maze
"The Daya Zhai series has a long-standing reputation in the industry. There are similar antique porcelains all over China, but there are only four influential ones, Zhiyun Zhai, Hongda Zhai, Zhitang Zhai and Yongrong Zhai,"

"These four are known as the 'Four Great Zhais' in the industry. Zhiyun Zhai is the first, Hongda Zhai and Zhitang Zhai are second, and Yongrong Zhai is the last. The four are both colleagues and rivals,"

"Among them, the historical accumulation of the first three can be traced back to the period of the Republic of China. At that time, it was the time when society was changing and the porcelain industry was waiting to be revived. It was also the time when Dayazhai porcelain began to flow among the people. It has been more than 100 years."

Listening to Ren Ping's eloquence, everyone couldn't help being a little crazy, thinking that these time-honored brands that have been passed down for more than 100 years have always liked to keep a low profile. No wonder they are few people, not even Qu Zhinong.

However, Yongrongzhai only started in recent years, how can it be compared with them?

Ren Ping saw their doubts, and smiled: "I know everyone is wondering, Yongrong Zhai has only been established for more than ten years, how can it be included in the list of the Four Great Zhais?"

"This is due to Mr. You. As far as I know, more than 20 years ago, Mr. You was not in the industry, but engaged in overseas trade business. Because he accidentally obtained a piece of Daya Zhai porcelain from a foreigner, he made a lot of money. , then switched to the modern handicraft industry,”

"At that time, the domestic collection trend was popular, and the industry was full of vitality. Mr. You was considered to have a unique insight, so he took the opportunity to launch the signboard of Yongrong Zhai, and this is how the current industry came into being,"

"As for being listed in the Four Great Zhais, it is not qualified, but for some reason, Daya Zhai porcelain has been hyped up in the industry for a while, and Yongrong Zhai also came into people's attention because of several treasures, and it was able to compete with the other three fast side by side,"

"Actually, Zhiyunzhai, Hongdazhai, and Zhitangzhai do not only make Dayazhai antique porcelain, but also dabble in modern craft porcelain from other famous kilns in the past dynasties. In terms of foundation, they are much thicker than Yongrongzhai,"

"Part of the name of the Four Great Zhai is due to the Daya Zhai series, and the other half is due to some people's secret planning and hype. What do you think, Mr. You?"

What Ren Ping said naturally meant that You Zhengxing was the one behind the scenes.

But this is not a big deal, the key point is that Ren Ping knew so clearly about the inside story of the cause of the Four Great Vessels, it was beyond You Zhengxing's expectation, and he couldn't help but snort immediately.

In fact, this cold snort is equivalent to acquiescing.

Ye Shiyun on the side listened crookedly and couldn't help frowning:

"What are Zhiyunzhai, Hongdazhai, and Zhitangzhai? Why do they have such weird names?"

"Of course it's also because of Daya Zhai,"

Before Ren Ping could speak, Qu Zhinong said first:

"Since the three time-honored brands started from Daya Zhai Porcelain, it is logical to name them. Daya Chiyun, Hongda Daya, and Daya House, the names of the three companies most likely come from these three idioms,"

"As for Yongrong Zhai, in retrospect, it came from the four characters Yongrong Daya?"

Although it was a guess, when the four idioms containing the word "Daya" were uttered, everyone suddenly thought that the name of Yongrongzhai came from this.

Ren Ping also nodded, indicating that he guessed well.

Qu Zhinong frowned again:

"However, there is one thing that Qu can't figure out. Since Mr. You was just a layman more than 20 years ago, how could he find the precious Dayazhai porcelain from foreigners?"

"We must know that the prosperity of foreign collections is much earlier than that of domestic ones, and many foreigners specialize in Chinese porcelain. They are not fools."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but look at You Zhengxing.

You Zhengxing still sneered and remained silent, as if he didn't want to talk more about it.

Ren Ping smiled slightly: "I'm going to ask Ms. Wang about that."

Everyone looked at Wang Pei again, and they couldn't help being taken aback when they saw her face full of spring, as if she was in a state of mind.

"Ask you, miss!"

Ping'er stood beside her and poked her lower back hard.

Only then did Wang Pei wake up suddenly. Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, he couldn't help but blushed, and said:
"Who said he got that piece of Dayazhai porcelain? It's better to say it was stolen."

"Oh? How do you say this?"

"It's a long story, let's make it simple. 23 years ago, the Capital Antique Collection Association discovered a batch of cultural relics from the late Qing Dynasty abroad, including porcelain, ancient springs, gold and jade Buddha statues, etc., and the Daya Zhai porcelain is one of them. "

"After mediation by many parties, the Capital Collection Association originally planned to welcome this batch of cultural relics back to China in the name of the government. They didn't want the news to be leaked, but they were preempted by some interested people. They bought them at a lower price and became private collections."

"In this way, the original plan went bankrupt, and the cultural relics that finally welcomed back to China were less than one-third before, and the other two-thirds were obtained by those who were greedy for money and profit,"

"As for whether to keep it for myself and sell it for a price, or to sell it at a high price after changing hands, I don't know."

Wang Pei said it simply, but when everyone thought that a grand event to welcome the cultural relics back to the country was destroyed by someone with a heart, they were all very indignant, and their eyes on You Zhengxing changed from contempt to hatred.

"So, where is that piece of Daya Zhai porcelain now?"

After Qu Zhinong glared at You Zhengxing, he asked again.

"That's not true. This piece of Daya Zhai porcelain was finally found. Fifteen years ago, Zhi Yun Zhai Hua was bought from a private collector for 15 million yuan. That private collector is naturally Mr. You,"

"300 million, or 15 years ago?"

Everyone took a deep breath.

"Yes, although Mr. You was in business before, I think that money is the first pot of gold in his life, right?"

Wang Peirao looked at You Zhengxing with interest.

At this point, You Zhengxing finally couldn't help but say:
"Hmph, so what? The world is prosperous, and it's all for profit. Don't tell me you didn't buy that Daya Zhai porcelain from me for making money?"

"Of course not. The piece of porcelain Zhiyunzhai was finally given to the Capital Museum, which can be regarded as fulfilling the wish made 23 years ago. This is one of them. There is another point I want to tell Mr. You,"

"what?"

"When the Capital Collection Association presided over the reception of cultural relics back to the country, they united with many folk forces. Zhiyunzhai was one of them. The Dayazhai porcelain was also what they were committed to making it return to the country. It's a pity that you intervened A bar, disrupted the plan, "

"But it's also a coincidence. Later, you took the initiative to contact Zhiyunzhai to change hands, and let them know you. Many people in the capital collection circle also knew about it. Later, you actually founded this Yongrongzhai, and you even fanned the flames everywhere. It's a fate to be juxtaposed with the three major fasts, to come up with the four great fasts?"

It turns out that there are many twists and turns in this process. Although I have succeeded in speculating and profiting, I have already become a thorn in the side of Zhiyunzhai and even the entire capital collection circle.

After thinking about it carefully, You Zhengxing couldn't help sweating on his forehead, feeling deeply afraid, but his words were still firm:
"This is all a matter of old sesame seeds and rotten millet. What's the use of talking about it! Besides, you are really from Zhiyunzhai. How can I remember that the owner of Zhiyunzhai is not Wang?"

Wang Pei didn't answer, but turned to look at Ren Ping, and smiled:

"I still have to ask you, I didn't say it just now, how do you know I'm from Zhiyunzhai?"

"is it hard?"

Ren Ping shrugged his shoulders: "Of course, Yongrongzhai is just a sham among the four major Zhais, but the other three Zhais are veritable giants, and only they have the strength to grasp the market situation in the industry,"

"In addition, among the three Dazhai, Zhiyunzhai is especially fond of collecting peer auction records. It is said that he has a good relationship with private collectors and knows their details very well. You just said that Dayazhai has [-] pieces in existence. Isn’t that how it came about?”

Wang Pei showed a surprised expression, as if he didn't expect to miss this joint, but then his face turned red:
"It's really smart, as expected of the man I fancy."

"what?"

"No, what I mean is that you are worthy of being... worthy of being... worthy of being the man my friend likes!"

Wang Pei quickly pulled Ping'er over as a shield. Before the latter got angry, he held her mouth and changed his voice:
"Actually, I'm not exactly Zhi Yunzhai, but I just have some connections. Hey, why are you talking about this? Isn't the game not over yet? I want to raise my bet."

"Add, what to add?" Ren Ping was taken aback.

"Of course I raised your bet for you. It was a tie just now. Isn't it four to four now?"

Wang Pei directly pushed forward the last piece of porcelain left on his desk, and looked at You Zhengxing:
"Mr. You, do you have the guts to gamble with me? Just bet on this last round. If you win, I will, on behalf of Zhiyunzhai, including Hongdazhai and Zhitangzhai, recognize your identity as Yongrongzhai,"

"From now on, the Four Great Zhais can be made public, instead of just being spread around in private. In addition, didn't you always want to enter the capital to develop? As long as you win, the Three Great Zhais will open their arms and let you make money in the capital." No, it’s fine to move the headquarters there.”

"really?"

"Naturally."

You Zhengxing's expression was lifted when he heard this, because he wanted to go north to the capital for development more than once in these years, but he didn't have enough strength.

Secondly, after all, it was the site of the Three Great Zhai, and he had been taboo for a long time, how could it be possible for Yongrong Zhai to gain a firm foothold there and compete with them for business?

But now it's different, this Wang Pei seems to be a pivotal figure in Zhiyunzhai, if this happens, Yongrongzhai will be officially listed among the four major Zhais, needless to say, it will be just around the corner in the future!
"What if I lose?"

Aside from his excitement, he still remained calm.

Wang Pei curled his lips: "What if you lose, Mr. You doesn't know?"

"Announce to the public that the so-called four major fasts are my rumors and fabrications, and withdraw from the industry?"

"Mr. You still has self-knowledge."

Wang Pei smiled.

You Zhengxing fell silent for a moment, after all, it was a major matter related to his own family and life, so he couldn't be hasty, but what support did the other party have?Just rely on that leftover improvised item?

He is very confident about his Xianzhi Shoutao round vat, which is worth at least 800 million to 1000 million. It is considered top-notch among the Daya Zhai series of porcelain whose base price has always been extremely high. How could he lose? ?
These two people came to gamble with him one after the other, wouldn't it be the old way?
"Just bet! Is it scary to be named You?"

After a while, he finally gave up.

Wang Pei clapped his hands again and again, then waved to everyone:

"Okay, then please take a look, the price of these two pieces of Daya Zhai porcelain is higher and lower."

"What? Two pieces of Dayazhai porcelain?"

(End of this chapter)