"Exchange treasures? That's interesting." I slightly pondered, picked up a cup of tea light sip, hot tea in the mouth spin, tea fragrance overflowing.
Outwardly, I tried to remain calm, but inwardly, I was quickly calculating the pros and cons.
Old Master Zhao seemed to be certain that I would agree. He reminded me," Exchanging treasures is also risky. It depends on whether your eyesight is good or not. Otherwise, you may suffer a big loss. How about it? Do you have any confidence in your ability to appraise treasures?"
I smiled modestly and revealed a slightly shy expression: "I am a newcomer who picks up treasures, but I am lucky to pick up a few times. Of course, my eyesight cannot be compared with your seniors." However, since you all like my banknotes, let's exchange them. I believe that the treasures you take out must be extraordinary. I'm looking forward to it."
"I have something to deal with later, so I'll go first." After Qiao Shanshui finished speaking, he carefully opened the brocade box in his hand.
The moment the box was opened, a faint sandalwood fragrance wafted out. On the velvet cushion inside the box, a green jade pendant lay quietly.
He twisted the silk and held out the jade pendant. The jade pendant circulated a faint green light under the chandelier, as if it contained mysterious power.
"This jade pendant was once an old collection of Prince Gong's residence. It was crafted during Qianlong's reign. Just the dragon pattern embedded in the golden thread is an unique product that is hard to find in this world." His voice was full of pride.
When I received the jade pendant, I could feel the softness of the silk.
He took out a flashlight from his bag and carefully illuminated it. He looked at it again and again.
" The ice seed is Yang Green. Its quality is considered relatively high. Its value should be much higher than two banknotes. This old fellow is really willing." I thought to myself.
However, I was worried about my ability to appraise treasures, so I secretly touched the jade pendant with my middle finger.
"Ice Glutinous Seed Yang Green Jade Pendant, made in 1775, once married Princess He Xiao, there are repair marks on the dark lines. The value is greatly reduced. Repairable."
"F * ck, it turns out to be a damaged jade pendant. Otherwise, with the name of the ancient jade pendant, it would be worth millions. But now, I guess 100,000 isn't worth it." I secretly sigh, treasure this line of water is too deep, a careless will be fooled.
Fortunately, I have a financial ring, want to take advantage of me, no way!
I lifted the jade pendant, looked carefully at the light, and finally found the repair marks. I smiled and said,"Boss Qiao, the color of this jade is natural." However, there are still repair marks on the dark lines. They seem to be in good condition now, but in fact they can easily crack, so they are worthless. Of course, this jade pendant of yours can't be exchanged for two of my banknotes."
"There are repair marks?" Zhao Yitong, Sun Yongjun, Su Wenyuan, and Old Master Zhao were all interested. They picked up the jade pendant and examined it carefully.
They held the magnifying glass and searched repeatedly on the jade pendant. The room was silent. Only heavy breathing and the slight friction of the magnifying glass could be heard.
After a long time, they could barely see the tiny repair marks, and they couldn't help but show admiration on their faces.
Qiao Shanshui also gave me a thumbs up, and his eyes were full of surprise: "Great." I believe that if I don't break the jade pendant after repairing it, very few people will be able to see through it. I didn't expect a young man like you to see through it.
How about this, I'll exchange this jade pendant for two banknotes, but I'll make up 200,000 yuan for you. What do you think?"
In fact, he was reluctant to give the jade pendant away. It was better to buy two banknotes with 250,000 or 300,000.
After all, although this jade pendant had flaws, it had the reputation of being an old collection of Prince Gong's residence. If it was placed in his shop and sold slowly, there would always be people who would look at it. If they couldn't see the flaws, they would spend a million dollars to buy it.
However, he was also a prominent figure in the antique circle. In front of everyone, he said he was here to exchange treasures, but in the end, he brought a problematic jade pendant. When it was discovered, he didn't exchange them, but spent money to buy them. It would be embarrassing if word got out.
"Deal." I agreed without hesitation.
After the jade pendant was repaired, it would be worth millions. It was too profitable!
Soon, the transaction was completed.
My card has an extra 200,000 yuan, my savings have exceeded 500,000 yuan, plus 500,000 yuan in cash in my wealth ring, a jade bracelet, and a jade pendant. My net worth has already exceeded 4 million yuan!
My heart is happy, a small goal seems not so far away, the corners of my mouth unconsciously raised a smile.
Boss Qiao actually didn't leave. He continued to sit there steadily, drinking the tea the maid had brought him, but his eyes were fixed on the others. Obviously, he wanted to see the treasures brought by others and didn't want to miss any exciting scenes.
"I really have something to do, so I'll do the second one." Su Wenyuan secretly mocked Boss Qiao. He gently pushed open the wooden box, and when the lid opened, it made a soft click.
He caressed the scroll with his fingertips and proudly said,"This is Tang Yin's Mountain Residence Painting of the Ming Dynasty. It was just taken back from Hong Kong last month. Even Mr. Qigong's postscript is still there." It's worth a lot, more than enough to exchange for two of your banknotes."
When the scroll was unfolded, an old ink fragrance came to my face. The landscape on the picture seemed to tell an ancient story.
I took the painting and looked carefully. The brush and ink on the surface were vigorous and powerful. It did have Tang Yin style, but I always felt that it lacked a little charm, but I couldn't say what was wrong.
After all, I have never seen an authentic painting by Tong Pak Fu, and only know the characteristics of his paintings from books.
So I touched the edge of the silk frame with my middle finger.
"Zhang Daqian's fake mountain residence map can be considered a game. Although it can be fake, those who know it can easily see the flaws. A little valuable…"
"Zhang Daqian faked Tang Bohu's painting?" I was surprised.
As far as I know, Zhang Daqian is one of the most legendary painters of the 20th century. He is the first person in the past five hundred years, and he is also the world famous first master of forgery; he is the most creative painter in China, constantly creating market miracles in the era of "100 million yuan."
Chen Yinke, a famous historian, once commented that Mr. Daqian copied murals of the Northern Dynasty, Tang Dynasty and Five Dynasties... a genius. Although it is the original copy, it has the merit of creation. It can really open up a new realm in our national art.
In fact, Zhang Daqian is best at imitating Shi Tao's paintings.
One story concerns Chen Banding, an important collector in northern China at the time and an authority on identification.
Once he invited friends to his home to appreciate the works of Shi Tao he had just found. At that time, Wang Xuetao, Chen Shizeng and other famous artists came. Zhang Daqian, who liked Shi Tao, also came uninvited when he heard the news and became an uninvited guest of the day.
After the guests arrived, Chen Banding proudly took out a book of Shi Tao's painting pages for everyone to enjoy. For a while, the hall was full of praise, but Zhang Daqian smiled after reading it. Chen Banding and the guests accused Zhang Daqian of being rude. Zhang Daqian replied that only because I knew about this booklet, he then said what was drawn on each page of the booklet. As a result, he opened it and saw that the pages were exactly as Zhang Daqian said, including withdrawals and seals.
Chen Banding asked Zhang Daqian, Could it be that you have also collected this album, Zhang Daqian replied, Where can I afford this priceless album, this is my painting.
Then, Zhang Daqian picked up a pen and paper on the spot and drew a picture of Shi Tao for all the guests. Only then did everyone admire him, but they were also quite embarrassed.
What was even stranger was that before the message in my mind ended, I added,"There's something else."
"It's just a painting. How can there be another universe?" I am full of doubts, carefully observe again, eyes a blink to stare at the picture, finally found some clues, but I do not move, but my heart has already set off a storm...