antique masters in modern times

Xu Dacai had already eaten, but when he saw Sister Xiu, he couldn't move his feet, so he pulled a chair to sit opposite Yanyou cheekily, and ordered a bunch of things.

Seeing that Yan You seemed to know this beauty, he was even more concerned.Taking advantage of sister Xiu going to the kitchen, she whispered, "Little brother, do you know the situation of this lesbian? Is she married?"

Looking at his fidgeting look, Yan You guessed a bit.In the past, the Xu family had a heavy burden, and Xu Dacai never got a wife, and he was still a bachelor in his early thirties.Now that we are out of poverty, it is natural to give priority to marriage matters.

But Yan You was not very optimistic about his "seeing the sex", and sister Xiu might not agree, so he didn't want to trouble her, so he said ambiguously: "Well, it's a big sister I met recently, I'll let you know the specific situation." Not too sure."

"Then I'll find out by myself." Xu Dacai stroked his hair and straightened his collar again: "Brother Yan, do you think I'm still in shape today?"

"... So-so." In fact, the way he wears a sports jacket with a shirt makes Yan You feel weird.

"Hey, I'll go then!" Ignoring Yan You's complicated eyes, Xu Dacai happily walked directly to the back kitchen.

After a few contacts, Yan You felt that although Xu Dacai was a little naughty, he was a good person in his heart, and now he had made a small fortune, not to mention great wealth, but at least he could live comfortably for the rest of his life.If sister Xiu is willing to marry him, that's fine.It's just that sister Xiu, who is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, has her own ideas, so she might not like him yet.

Anyway, Yan You didn't intend to get involved in this matter.He took the teacup and poured himself a cup of herbal tea. Before it was brought to his lips, Xu Dacai came back dejectedly. He knew at a glance that he had been shut down, and sat down in a daze unhappily.

Yan You thought this was the end of the matter, but Xu Dacai turned around after sitting for a while: "She ignored me, her little face was tense. It means that she is a serious lesbian, IKEA IKEA, it seems I have to make persistent efforts. By the way, I quietly asked the chef, and I was told that she was married and then divorced, hehe, isn’t this just right.”

I was silly for a while, and Xu Dacai became embarrassed again: "But although I have two dollars in hand now, I don't have a serious job. Do you think she will look down on me because of this? But with my conditions, I can't find it." What a decent job. Brother Yan, what do you think should I do?"

Seeing that he was actually quite caring, Yan You couldn't help becoming serious.After thinking about it, I remembered that Xu Dacai knew a few tricks of illusion, but for a while he couldn't think of any job that could use illusion, so he said: "The school occasionally recruits plumbers and so on, if you want, I'll go and inquire about it. "

These days, everyone has strong hands-on skills. From making furniture to renovating old houses, they are all necessary skills, and repairing water and electricity is not a problem.When Xu Dacai heard it, he was very happy: "That's good. Brother Yan, I'll leave this matter to you. You have helped me a few times, and I'm not the kind of person who just responds with a thank you. From now on, whenever you have If you can use me, Old Xu, just speak up!"

"It's just a little effort, you don't have to take it to heart." Yan Youqian resigned, but he didn't know that soon after, he really asked Xu Dacai to help him and settled a big event.

When I returned to the exhibition hall, the popularity was much higher than before.Looking at the newly arrived guests, they gathered around Chen Boyi and chatted, and Yan You reckoned that they should have arrived by now.

Sure enough, before Yanyou approached, Chen Boyi called him loudly: "Xiaoyan, come here, let me introduce you—everyone, this is Yanyou who imitated Yan'er Zun, and it is also the closed door of Professor Yingsheng. Disciple, a student of our school, he will restore this Xuande furnace in public later."

For people in the antique circle, the name Yanyou is still very unfamiliar.Even if I had heard of it before, it only left some sporadic impressions.

Those who know his superb craftsmanship do not know that he is Professor Ying's apprentice; those who know his apprenticeship do not know that his background is so profound.After hearing everything today, those who have heard about it for a long time refreshed their cognition of this young man again; those who heard it for the first time will inevitably sigh that there is another promising young man in the circle.But no matter which one, it is inevitable to be surprised by his ability and even doubt whether Chen Boyi is exaggerating.

After introducing more than a dozen seniors one by one, Chen Boyi asked a few words in a low voice, and seeing Yanyou nodded, he signaled his employee Xiao Zhang to take out the things and put them on the operating table.

As Yanyou said before, compared with the bronze wares of the same generation, the value of Xuande furnace is not very high.And the people present are not ordinary antique lovers, their identities determine their vision, and their requirements and vision are several steps higher than that of ordinary lovers.

If you were an ordinary person, you would probably feel very lucky to be able to see the Xuande furnace up close.But to these people, this is nothing more than a slightly rare antiquity.After a closer look at the biography, although praise is indispensable, when I put it back, I didn't feel nostalgia for it, and I didn't look excited.

However, the indifference in the arena lasted only for a moment.When Yan You took out the spare parts that had been rushed out in the past few days, a man with a bald head and white eyebrows who looked about sixty years old suddenly "噫" said to him, "Let me take a look first."

After looking at the small patch against the light for a moment, he suddenly took off his glasses and wiped them with a breath, then continued to examine impatiently.

This serious attitude fell into the eyes of others, and naturally aroused curiosity: "Baldy Zheng, what's wrong?"

Baldy Zheng didn't answer, but concentrated for a while, then let out a sigh of relief, and pushed his glasses: "It's rare, it's rare! Look at the color, texture, and the original color of the original thing. Is there any difference? The skill of hand rubbing color is really amazing!"

The person whose sight was caught just now stretched his head to look, and it was indeed so, he was surprised, and he couldn't help but look at Yan You again.Most of them have never seen the original appearance of Yan'er Zun, and some people think that there is little difference between this imitation and the one in the museum, so it is easy for Yan You to imitate it.Seeing that he can actually make the most difficult-to-imitate color of Xuande furnace, my evaluation of Yanyou has suddenly improved.

If there were more or less doubts about Yan You's craftsmanship before, it has completely disappeared now.

However, repairing and repairing ultimately comes down to correcting the characters.Although Yan You is good at making repairs, he doesn't know whether the level of restoration is worthy of this skill?

This question was not only shared by Zheng Guangtou, but all the people present, except Chen Boyi, who knew a lot about Yanyou, and Xu Dacai, who knew nothing about antiques and just came to watch the fun, were puzzled and had expectations.

"Can we start now?" Eager to see the results, Baldy Zheng asked directly, regardless of politeness.

"of course can."

Being stared at by a group of people, Yan You is not stage frightened.He took the spare part generously, and applied the potion that had been prepared all over the body of Xuande furnace calmly.

While it is taking effect, use a thin towel, a small brush, etc. to wipe the patch and the fracture again.After pasting the two together, take out some small copper shavings, and lightly brush the place with your fingers, the original fine lines at the interface are instantly filled and smooth, and no flaws can be found.

All arts in the world are elegant in Taoism.Yan You's movements can be described as smooth and flowing, there is not a single redundant movement, nor is there a waste of energy.Although it's only ten minutes long, it's memorable.

Zheng Guangtou is not very skilled, but he usually repairs some small objects with enthusiasm.At that moment, he moved his fingers slightly, imitating Yan You's action just now, but he couldn't grasp the sense of perfection and elegance he felt when he was watching.

In the end, he had no choice but to give up, and admired sincerely: "My son said, aiming at the Tao, relying on virtue, relying on benevolence, and practicing art. Student Xiaoyan, as your name suggests, you have reached the state of practicing art. Xiao Xiao To have such power at such a young age is really a formidable young man! I have many years, but I am far inferior to you in terms of attainments. If you don’t think I have a lot of old talk, I will ask you more in the future.”

Regardless of social status or wealth, Zheng Guangtou is a leader in this circle.Coupled with his generosity and fairness in doing things, among a group of old friends, there is a faint taste that he is the only one who follows the lead.When he said these words, it meant that the people in this circle recognized Yan You.

Getting their acceptance is also the purpose of Yan You today.Although these seniors are not top figures in the circle, their influence cannot be underestimated.

Seeing that Guangtou Zheng spoke seriously, Yan You hurriedly said a few words of humility.He is not a person who is proud of his talents, and his conversation is modest and polite. People of a certain age are most fond of this kind of junior.After chatting for a while, without Chen Boyi saying anything more, everyone automatically put Yan You, a junior, into the small circle.

At this time, someone pointed to the Xuande stove and asked the price.Before bringing the things, Chen Boyi had already asked the Chang family brothers for their opinions, and knowing that they were willing to sell, Mr. Chen quoted the price he just inquired about: "It's from a friend outside the circle. According to the current market price, the net price is ninety-nine." thousand."

Xuande furnaces are also divided into sizes. Apart from the appearance, the prices of Xuande furnaces of different diameters and weights are different.The one that the Chang family brothers unintentionally bought is the smallest, weighing about half a kilogram. It is relatively "mini", so the price is relatively low.

Chen Boyi inquired about the price from an old friend who played gold and stones, and he thought it was very fair.Unexpectedly, after the man heard this, he shook his head: "Old Chen, this is the price of a month ago. Nowadays, the prices of antiques are falling everywhere, should you follow suit?"

"Reduce the price? How is that possible! Antiques and gold in troubled times, we are in peacetime, how can the price of antiques fall. Besides, inflation is now, I can hardly afford pork, how can there be price reductions? Thank God if there is no price increase .”

Chen Boyi thought that his old friend was short of budget, so he deliberately said that he wanted to change the topic, so he also made a joke in cooperation.

Unexpectedly, the man didn't seem to be joking at all, and said seriously: "Old Chen, you are busy running the exhibition these days, and then rested behind closed doors, so you probably don't know. Several influential foreign newspapers and periodicals On the Internet, foreign experts have recently published articles on Chinese antiques. After conducting arguments and analysis from various angles, they finally came to the conclusion that the current market value of antiques is far higher than its actual value. Domestic media also reprinted reports. It caused a great shock in the circle.”

"Is there such a thing?" Chen Boyi just couldn't believe it: "What kind of experts are they? They say it's not worth it? Foreign media still report from time to time that China is going to end, and we are really going to end?"

On the side, Zheng Guangtou heard this, and explained with a wry smile: "Who made our economy inferior to others. Moreover, Huaxia has purchased too much equipment and technology from abroad in recent years. Most people think that foreign products are better than domestic ones. I even think that foreign experts are more credible than domestic experts. Since the media reprinted the report, people who bought antiques were desperately haggling, and would not sell if they didn’t give up the price. At the beginning, the seller was still holding on, but it has been a month or so , this gust of wind not only didn't go away at all, it was blowing more and more fiercely, and buyers would not sell unless they lowered their prices. The well-to-do ones are still holding on, and the general small bosses are forced to cut prices, scolding while selling."

After hearing Zheng Guangtou's words, Chen Boyi was stunned for a while, and then called Xiao Zhang again and again: "We must have met in the shop too? Why didn't you tell me!"

Xiao Zhang panicked and said, "Someone came to bargain, but I thought they just came in to have a casual cough and cough, and if they didn't buy something sincerely, they didn't take it seriously. In addition, I was busy moving your exhibits and arranging the venue recently. That's enough, I haven't visited the door to inquire about the news for some days, so I really don't know."

"Ah!" By accident, he missed this big news, Chen Boyi sighed, and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Yan You, who had been silently listening to the conversation between the two, couldn't help frowning and asked, "Mr. Zheng, where is the report you mentioned published? I want to take a look."

He wasn't in Sijiu City for a while, and he didn't go to another store when he came back, so he didn't know anything like Chen Boyi.

"Oh, that's easy. An acquaintance of mine also runs a store here, and he has collected quite a lot of information on this. I'll go to him to get it."

"Then I'll go with you." Full of doubts, Yan You didn't want to wait any longer, but just wanted to see how the so-called foreign experts manipulated the domestic antique market.

"The wind has been out for so long, and the momentum has almost been created, and the effect is not bad. Show me the report to see how much we have earned this month."

It was still working hours, and Zhong Guishenguo's champagne was already half empty.Flipping through the articles recently published in foreign newspapers by the experts under his organization, his face flushed with excitement, and he didn't know whether it was caused by psychological effects or alcohol, or maybe both.

Thinking of the impact of these typefaces on the domestic antique industry, he was extremely proud: This is all money!First, lower the price, buy low at home and sell high abroad, and the profit in the middle should be at least several times higher.It is equivalent to adding hundreds of thousands of yuan in profit a year out of thin air without any investment. The organization must remember a great contribution to itself!

With performance close by, he can make demands.When the profit has entered the public account, he will apply to his superiors to delegate power to him and give him human and material support.At that time, his control over the Huaxia antique industry will be further improved.

My grandfather made a fortune by stretching fibers for foreigners, but he was just an errand runner, and he had to watch people's faces and be careful all his life.But I am different, once the plan is realized, it will be other people who will see his face, curry favor with him, curry favor with him!When the domestic foundation is stabilized and the momentum is strong, even foreigners will have to sit on an equal footing with him!

Thinking of his pride, Zhong Gui laughed and raised his head to drink another glass of champagne.

At this time, the accountant sent him the latest financial statement and shipping manifest for his review.Zhong Gui touched his chin in satisfaction when he saw the tentatively estimated gross profit that was several times higher than that of the same period last year.But when it came to the amount of the insurance policy on the freight, he lowered his face again: "The amount of insurance is too low!"

The antiques they bought from Huaxia over the years were all shipped from the customs to foreign countries in containers.Because the legal details related to antiques are not clear enough, and the customs officers know little about antiques, they usually use the guise of handicrafts, or write them as objects after the Republic of China.In short, try to depreciate the value of antiquities.

But the price guarantee is just the opposite. We must try to raise the price, at least strive to be equal to the purchase value.Otherwise, once an accident occurs, although the loss caused will not be paid by the supervisor, it will also be recorded in the performance, which will affect the position of the supervisor in the organization.

Therefore, when Zhong Gui saw the amount on the insurance policy, he was very dissatisfied: "It's too low! These dozens of goods are worth at least 40 to [-] yuan in China, and if they are delivered within a day or two and run properly, they can be multiplied by six to ten times. As a result Just give me one hundred thousand? Is your brain clogged like a toilet?"

"But, boss, when we bought it, we only spent less than [-] yuan..." The financial manager quickly explained.

"Need I remind you, is this the result of manipulating the market? Make insurance policies according to their original value!" Zhong Gui shouted.

"Yes, boss..."

Finance replied with a bitter face.The insurance company is not a fool, how could it allow its own side to report the value indiscriminately?No way, I have to follow the old method to operate the fake journal again.Fortunately, this method was designed when Dr. Xiang was there, and it has been operated for many years without any mistakes.I don't think there will be any problems this time.

After admonishing his subordinates who didn't let him worry about it, Zhong Gui picked up the newspapers and periodicals again, appreciating these words that brought him concrete benefits again.

But abstract words can never replace the real thing.After watching for a while, he felt that he couldn't sit still.After thinking for a while, he beckoned to his subordinates and said, "I'll go outside for a walk. If there's something urgent, I'll deal with it tomorrow. If the guy pretending to be sick figured it out and came to report, just pay directly, don't wait for me. "