Live Appreciation, Congratulations to Brother

"Can I see the actual seal?"

"which one?"

"A sapphire overturned bucket-shaped seal."

When Zhang Yang swiped the tablet to help find the picture, he suddenly realized that he had missed a picture just now.

It turns out that the person named Xu also took pictures of the contents of the seal.

What is engraved on the bottom is "May your eyebrows live for thousands of years, and you will be blessed forever".

This is a word for wishing for longevity.

Zhang Yang remembered that he had seen one of the same series, and the bottom was engraved with "Zhongzheng Peace, Fortune and Longevity".

The meaning is very close.

And they are also all in Yin script.

It's obviously a set of things.

Now, even without seeing the actual object, Zhang Yang had a clearer judgment on the origin of the object.

"This seal..."

After seeing the photo, Mr. Xu was a little undecided and went back to show it to his wife.

The two murmured for a while before he came back and told Zhang Yang:
"If you like it, Director Zhang, we can give this seal to you as a meeting gift."

"The premise is that you are willing to accept our offer."

Zhang Yang listened and did not rush to answer, but he had already started to complain in his heart.

What is the use of this seal?
As long as he shows up and lets the old experts in the Forbidden City know about it, they will definitely do Master Wang's ideological work and ask Zhang Yang to "return" the things.

Moreover, from a legal perspective, the old collections of the Qing Palace, including the personal belongings of the emperor and concubines, now belong to the state.

Naturally, this also includes this royal seal.

Didn't we say "family and world" before? Now "all the world" belongs to the state, and what belongs to the emperor's family naturally also belongs to the state.

These escaped Manchu nobles smuggled things out of the palace, which actually met the requirements for cultural relics recovery.

There is no essential difference between stealing national cultural relics and exporting them abroad.

Of course, if it was given to them by the emperor, there would be no problem.

This seal was obviously not a reward.

The emperor wants a reward for a set, not just one piece.

Moreover, this set of seals are all antiqued, obviously made to cater to the emperor's collecting hobby and for others to play with.

So besides seals, what about other treasures?
Could it have been smuggled out of the country as well?

After all, her maiden name is Aixinjueluo!

Zhang Yang was thinking about it, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

Yes, we should find a way to find out the details of this fleeing nobleman.

After all, it turns out that the family has a solid foundation;

When I packed up Xinruan and ran away, enough treasures were illegally taken away.

In fact, Goldfinger has already unlocked relevant new functions, and Zhang Yang can clearly see the source of items.

But because there are often dozens of source information for truly handed down antiques, Zhang Yang rarely studied them carefully before.

Now, it's time to take advantage of it.

Zhang Yang thought for a while, and suddenly a smile appeared on his face:

"Actually, it doesn't make much difference to me if I work in another place."

"Instead of sitting back and enjoying the achievements in the old museum, I actually have the idea of ​​​​working outside."

"But just like when starting a business, you need to examine the environment. Now I can't actually determine the strength of the two based on just a few photos."

"It's better to see the real thing."

"Do you think it's okay?"

After hearing Zhang Yang's words, Xu and his wife smiled in unison.

None of them expected Zhang Yang's attitude to be so good.

But this is in line with their imagination of the domestic environment.

Why is the director of the Hailin Museum not as attractive as the museum they haven't started yet?
"Brother Yang, think twice!"

Chen Yanguang whispered in Zhang Yang's ear:

"You work for them, why not come to our group, and I will make you the CTO directly."

"Huh?" Zhang Yang was stunned for a moment.

Was he so popular?

Zhang Yang smiled sheepishly.

But now that Xu and his wife are looking at him, it's hard for him to talk to the number one brother on the list.

I can only tell him simply:
"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

On the other side, the couple also discussed the outcome.

Mrs. Xu, who is in charge, came to communicate with Zhang Yang:
"Director Zhang, your choice is wise."

"Since you are willing to give us this face, of course we will not hide it."

"But these things are in the UK now, and we really can't show them to you for a while..."

"What should I do?"

Zhang Yang asked with an innocent expression:

"Do you want me to go to England? The time cost is too high."

"No, no, no, do you think this is okay?"

"We have learned before, Master Zhang, you seem to be able to conduct video appraisals of treasures, right?"

"It just so happens that we have plans to return to the UK recently. Otherwise, we will communicate remotely via video then."

"Okay!" Zhang Yang nodded.

If by that time, there is a treasure with obvious origin from the Forbidden City, Zhang Yang will definitely inform Chu Zhenmin of the news.

How to notify?

Use screen recording software when making videos!
As for the Cultural Relics Bureau, whether it has the ability and willingness to welcome back cultural relics that have illegally left the country is their business.

Again:
If it was really passed down from his ancestors, Zhang Yang would never wrong him;

But if treasures that should belong to the country are smuggled out by relying on Aisin Gioro's relationship, they must be recovered.

Otherwise, if we really ask the other party to build this museum, wouldn't that be a slap in the face to the protectors of cultural relics like ourselves?

After working so hard to excavate the cultural relics, the results were not as precious as those stolen by others when they ran away...

……

After dinner, in front of the hotel.

Chen Yanguang couldn't hold back his curiosity and couldn't help asking Zhang Yang:

"Brother Yang, are you unhappy working at Hailin Museum?"

"Even if it is, there's no need for you to work for someone named Xu, right? That's completely ruining yourself."

Zhang Yang feels very happy that his good brother cares about him so much.

He patted Chen Yanguang's shoulder and briefly explained his thoughts.

I heard Zhang Yang say:
The Xu couple's belongings were probably retrieved from the Forbidden City when they escaped.

Chen Yanguang's expression also became serious.

He said to Zhang Yang very seriously:

"Brother Yang, don't let them go!"

"Although I didn't make much money in the past year, I still accumulated a lot of connections."

"As long as you speak, I will help you expose the whole family named Xu."

"Hahaha, then you're not going to do your business?"

"It's okay." Chen Yanguang waved his hand, "I just collected their deposit and I've already earned my money back."

"You are still cruel..."

"Hehe, that's right. That's why I said just now that I can't refuse them food."

"But it's different now. There's no psychological pressure at all to earn their money."

Chen Yanguang shook his body with a relaxed expression and giggled at Zhang Yang.

It's hard to imagine that half a year ago, he wanted to buy stolen goods from tomb robbers.

Now I can condemn others righteously and sternly.

Ultimately, it’s a matter of perspective.

Amateurs outside the antique circle will think that this is a treasure and that it is valuable.

But like Chen Yanguang, once you really get into the circle, you will find:
Most antiques are actually far less valuable and precious than imagined.

Most of the truly rare treasures handed down from ancient times are in the hands of museums and a very small number of professional collectors. The popular antiques circulating in the market are largely deliberately released for speculation.

The real value is far less than the transaction price.

After Chen Yanguang realized these truths, his enthusiasm for antiques gradually subsided.

Now we can look at the problem from a completely neutral and objective perspective.

Zhang Yang was heartily happy for his eldest brother.

Right, how ignorant are the rich second generation who always think about female anchors?
The pursuit of other aspects still needs to be taken into consideration.

Zhang Yang also took out an invitation letter at the right time.

"Come and see the preview of this auction when you have time."

"I know you are busy, so I won't force you to come to the auction. I have time to accompany my sister-in-law to visit the exhibition and relax."

"Ok, Ok."

Chen Yanguang accepted the invitation happily.

He changed his hands and took out a big red invitation card from his pocket.

That was the invitation to his and Cheng Shihui's wedding!
Zhang Yang took it and looked at the date. It will be held on the 3rd of next month at the only five-star hotel in Linhai.

"Damn, are you giving me an invitation now? Have you done a good job of keeping it secret?"

Zhang Yang gently hammered Chen Yanguang's shoulder and said.

Chen Yanguang chuckled:
"Actually, it wasn't so fast, but I didn't expect..."

"Huihui has it."

"Oh~" Zhang Yang smiled knowingly, "It turns out that I am marrying my son."

"You have a way of doing it. No wonder what happened to Qi Lele, you knelt so happily. It turned out that you were kneeling to two people at once."

"Hahaha, that's not true."

Chen Yanguang came over and hugged Zhang Yang's shoulders and said:
"Remember, come and grab the bouquet."

"If you don't come, I'll call the police to find you."

"Huihui's mood is not very stable. I can't let you go upstairs if you can't see me for a long time."

"Well, I understand, go ahead."

Zhang Yang drove Chen Yanguang out as if chasing someone away.

I wish I could kick his ass from behind.

Seeing him trotting all the way to the car, nodding and bowing to explain to his wife, Zhang Yang couldn't help but smile.

Well, there will no longer be new stories about the "Leek Emperor" on the Internet.

The big brother on the list finally returned to life completely.

……

Zhang Yang is still a little far away from Chen Yanguang.

However, his career has also reached a critical point.

After three days of previews, "Christie's - Special Auction of Light of Hailin" officially began.

This time, Zhang Yang finally got a front-row seat at the auction.

Boss Lan and Jason Zhou sat next to him.

These two people have almost all of Zhang Yang's connections in Xiangjiang.

Although it is small, it is enough.

The auction items were all collected and a bit miscellaneous. Zhang Yang deliberately organized them according to their uses and categories.

Finally, the auction was divided into four links.

Study antiques, famous calligraphy and paintings, porcelain from past dynasties and oriental oil paintings.

The last link was left to Fu Sixi alone.

This auction was originally held because Chu Ziqiang wanted to help Fu Sishi and Zhang Yang went to help Chu Ziqiang.

It can be said that the dumplings were specially made for the vinegar.

But accidentally, a big pot of dumplings was cooked.

Now, let’s fish them out one by one.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Christie's Hailin Light auction is about to begin. Please check your number plates and turn your phones to silent mode. Thank you for your cooperation."

Auctioneer Shen Yangling was on the stage, using an extremely gentle tone to guide the buyers present.

"Next, we will start with the first special part of this auction: collecting ancient and modern antiques."

"The first item to be auctioned is lot 1001, a nanmu lacquered painting from the mid-Qing Dynasty to attract the Buddha."

"The starting price is 28 yuan."

"Anyone want to bid?"

"..."

Zhang Yang leaned back on the chair and watched the numbers on the big screen jumping little by little very leisurely.

It felt like every time he jumped, his body secreted a little dopamine, making him happy.

Because they are all carefully selected products, there is no problem whether they are authentic or fake or source.

So Zhang Yang was actually there to see the bidding situation.

There are tens of millions of dollars worth of business, and even if it’s just a pretense, you still have to spend some time and energy on it.

After auctioning several items, Zhang Yang suddenly realized something was wrong.

Why is the bidding not fierce at all?

Several lots in a row are like this:
It was quite lively at first, but after four or five bids, it soon became just two parties raising prices against each other;

Once entering this situation, one party will give up immediately.

Not struggling.

As a result, the final transaction price is often 40,000 to 50,000 yuan more than the auction price.

Far below Zhang Yang's expectations.

How is this going?

Zhang Yang frowned and quietly observed the auction situation of several items.

Combining the customer information given by Jason Zhou, he quickly understood:

At the scene, several big dog owners joined forces to control the price.

The big players raise prices to drive away retail investors, and then quickly close the deal.

Jason Zhou explained to Zhang Yang:
"This usually involves reaching an agreement before the auction, dividing the cake, and getting the items they like at the lowest cost."

Zhang Yangxin said, before he even had time to use his chopsticks, these people started dividing the cake?
Why?

"Isn't it illegal for them to do this?" Zhang Yang asked with a frown.

Seven or eight pieces have been auctioned, and the transaction prices are not ideal.

If he had known this, he would have set the starting price higher.

"No way, this is a tacit understanding off the court."

"They should have already decided in advance who will take pictures of which item. Unless some extremely unruly retail investors come out to disrupt the situation, that's it."

Unfaithful retail investors?
Zhang Yang thought for a while and found that apart from himself, the only people who could take on this important responsibility in Xiangjiang were Chen Yanguang and Boss Lan.

But Chen Yanguang is shopping with his wife at the moment;

The funds prepared by Boss Lan will be used to support Fu Sishi later.

Can't even make a move.

If Zhang Yang temporarily hires a sitter and takes photos of his own things, he will simply pay Christie's a handling fee.

There are still many items to be auctioned, so you will lose money!
Seeing that the current auction item was priced again, Zhang Yang knew that he couldn't wait any longer.

It was time to take action.

He saw the right opportunity and stood up while auctioning a lot sent by the Hailin Museum.

"Sorry, everyone."

"I am the consignor of all the lots in this auction. There is a small problem with the item being auctioned now, which was not discovered before."

"Can the organizer please pause for five minutes to allow me to correct this error?"

Shen Yangling on the stage looked at Zhang Yang with a puzzled look.

Fortunately, at this time, Jason Zhou rushed to the backstage and explained the situation to her through the headset.

She quickly responded:

"Sorry everyone, I have also received relevant messages here."

"Now synchronized for everyone."

"Because the current lot has certain legal risks, we need to temporarily stop the auction and cooperate with the relevant departments to complete evidence collection and investigation."

"Buyers present please do not move around at will to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings." (End of Chapter)