"Of course! If it isn't genuine, we won't take any money and apologize to Mr. Luo! "I did not withdraw.
The two sides were deadlocked, and the argument grew louder and louder.
Suddenly, footsteps came from the second floor. An old man dressed in a black Tang suit slowly walked down the stairs, followed by a woman wearing a nervous cheongsam.
"What happened to make such a commotion?" The old man's voice was calm, but it carried a domineering aura.
His name was Qiao Shanshui, and he was over 60 years old. He was the owner of this shop.
Luo Zheng immediately greeted him and respectfully said," Boss, these two guests brought a jade pendant and insisted that it was the work of Zhao Yidao in the late Qing Dynasty. I think it is a fake, but they are not satisfied." "
The old man nodded slightly and his eyes fell on the jade pendant in my hand." Let me see it." "
I handed the jade pendant over and the old man took it. He first weighed it in his hand, then took out a magnifying glass from his pocket and carefully observed every detail. When his withered fingers touched the lotus pattern, he suddenly stopped at the secret place at the tip of the petal. An extremely fine" knife" was engraved with a dim light.
The whole treasure room was quiet enough to hear breathing.Li Qing held my hand tightly, andher palm was full of sweat.
After a long time, the old man finally raised his head and a trace of praise flashed in his eyes." That's right. It's indeed Zhao Yidao's genuine product." Such" hidden engraving" techniques are extremely difficult to discern without in-depth study of his work. Luo Zheng, you are wrong this time. "
Luo Zheng's face was full of shock." This…" How is this possible?"
The old man placed the jade pendant on the table and said," You only know one thing and don't know the other." Zhao Yidao's" hidden engraving" works in his later years, even I have occasionally seen records in an ancient book. The carving and texture of this jade pendant, coupled with the secret signature, did not match. "
He looked at me and said," Young man, you have a good eye. "
"One and a half million. "
I didn't hesitate.
The old man rubbed the jade pendant, and the emerald color reflected a glimmer in his eyes:" Although I love this object, I must pay attention to fairness in doing business."900,000. That's the best I can offer. "
Luo Zheng's expression changed drastically. He opened his mouth to speak but was stopped by the old man.
Li Qing's fingers pinched my heart gently. I felt her nervousness and expectation.
"Old sir, Sotheby's just auctioned off a jade pendant of the same level last month. The transaction price was 1.3 million. "I pointed to the flowing light on the jade pendant,"Moreover, this is Zhao Yidao's authentic work. The carving is unique. It is less than 1.2 million. It is really difficult for us to give up our love."
The old man said, caressing his beard and laughing:" What a sharp-tongued boy!" You and I both know how much of Sotheby's is mixed in." He took out a silk handkerchief from his sleeve and carefully wiped the surface of the jade pendant." However, this" hidden engraving" technique is indeed rare. One million five hundred thousand is my final bottom line. "
"Old sir, look at the fluorescence of this jade pendant. It can reflect the greenery in the dark. I moved the jade pendant to the window, and the midday sunlight penetrated the ice texture and cast a shaking emerald spot on the wall."This kind of appearance is hard to find if you miss it." "
Li Qing also plucked up the courage to add: "This is my family passed down five generations of treasure, if not urgently need money... .. . "
Her voice was slightly flushed, and her eyes were red, as if she had given up her love reluctantly.
The old man's eyes swept back and forth across our faces. After a moment of silence, he finally extended a finger:" One million one hundred thousand!" If it's a deal, then fine. If it's not, I won't force it. "
Li Qinglooked at me, her eyes full of joy, I felt her hands trembling slightly.
"Deal! "I didn't waste any more time. I agreed loudly, and then I saw Luo Zheng's ashen face.
Li Qing 's hand that touched the jade pendant was still trembling, as if she couldn't believe that everything had come true.
To her, this jade pendant was already damaged and full of cracks. It was worthless.
However, after I repaired it, she came to sell it. The two appraisers actually couldn't see anything wrong with it. She was shocked by my amazing repair ability. Later, she saw my outstanding appraisal ability and actually saw that the jade pendant was Zhao Yidao's work. She sold the jade pendant for a high price of 1.1 million yuan.
Even if the jade pendant wasn't damaged, if she were to sell it herself, she definitely wouldn't be able to sell it for such a high price. It might be at most 800,000 yuan.
At this moment, the way she looked at me completely changed.
There was deep admiration for my restoration skills that turned decadence into magic in those eyes, as if I were looking up to an omnipotent magician.
There was amazement at my ability to accurately identify, as if I were a wise man who could see through the essence of everything.
There was also a vague feeling hidden, like a flower blooming quietly in spring, with anticipation and joy. In her eyes, I had become a mysterious and charming existence.
Very quickly, the transaction was completed!
When the text message indicating that 1.1 million yuan had arrived rang,Li Qing stared at the screen and repeatedly rubbed her fingertips while waiting for the phone. Her whole person was slightly smiling, but the corners of her mouth were raised high, blooming a smile that was more dazzling than the brightest flowers in spring. There was joy, excitement and gratitude in that smile.
Stepping out of the Emerald Pavilion, the midsummer sunlight poured down like a golden waterfall, dyeing the entire street in warm colors.
Li Qing slowly turned around and looked at me, her eyes shining with crystal light:" Zhang Yang, you are really a noble person in my life. If it weren't for you, how could I recover the loss of 1.1 million yuan?" I can't thank you enough! "
"You are also a noble person in my life. If you didn't call me last night, how could I have passed Wenwan Street? How could I have obtained a magical ring and changed my fate?"
I smiled and said,"Thank you, thank you." "
"When did I thank you?" Li Qingblinked her clear almond eyes, her face full of confusion. She looked extremely cute.
I gently held her soft hand, eyes affectionate and hot, straight into her eyes: "in the car, you did not promise me, jade pendant sold more than a million, do I girlfriend?" You don't want to go back on your word, do you?"
Li Qing's cheeks instantly stained with a touch of delicate red, like the beautiful night sky, she said coquettishly:" I didn't promise you!" However, you can pursue me, but I am not easy to pursue, you have to work harder! "
I knew, of course, that she had basically agreed, and was delighted to offer her hand and walk into the bustling antique street.
Li Qing struggled symbolically, and seeing that she could not break free, she was shy and timid beside me. Along the way, she chattered non-stop, sometimes curiously looking at the antiques on the street stalls, sometimes happily sharing with me the interesting antiques she had heard, and her eyes were full of joy.
"I must pick up a big leak today! "
After chatting with her, I said seriously.
This is Zhonghai, the capital of antiques. Everyone knows something about antiques. How easy is it to pick up the treasures under the eyes of many experts?" Li Qing rolled her eyes at me, and her tone carried a hint of suspicion.
I looked at her pair of watery, as if filled with stars peach blossom eyes, meaningful way: "If I really pick up the leak, you will give me a surprise at night, okay?"
"Good. But what if you didn't find it?" Li Qing raised her eyebrows playfully and retorted.
"I'll give you a surprise tonight. "I laughed in response.