Big man

Mingming was teased by Yuan Qianqian, no matter how depressed Li Shao was, he couldn't walk away and just left the scene. .

Anyway, this treasure appraising meeting is not over yet, there is still a treasure presenter waiting to present his treasure for expert appraisal, if Li Shao leaves here, it will appear too shameless.

"Please NO.12, Mr. Ma!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, the male host quickly raised his voice and shouted.

At this moment, the only way to divert everyone's attention as soon as possible is to make Li Shao less embarrassed.

In the brisk music, Mr. Ma, No. 12 treasure presenter, slowly moved forward and entered everyone's field of vision.This Mr. Ma is about fifty years old, with wrinkled face and very simple clothes. He can tell at a glance that his family background is not very good and his life is not so satisfactory.This is not because of his simplicity, but because of the temperament of the whole person.

Walking on the red carpet leading to the treasure appraisal platform, Mr. Ma was timid, with a humble smile on his face.The self-confident temperament of a successful person does not match him at all.

For example, Xiao Fan, no matter how simple his clothes are, no one will really regard him as a poor scholar.

The box that Mr. Ma held in his hand was well packaged and full of modern atmosphere. It was obvious that the box was added temporarily.If the treasures he brings are so "fresh", there is no need to identify them.

Antiques and antiques, the focus is on the word "ancient".

After experiencing the ups and downs just now, everyone is full of anticipation for the box in Mr. Ma's hand. I hope that Mr. Ma can bring you a more precious treasure. It is a successful conclusion, and it is more exciting than the previous treasure appraisal conferences.

At least in the past few treasure appraisal conferences, there was no "slapping" sound from slaps in the face.

But looking at Mr. Ma's honest appearance, many people also doubted in their hearts, what kind of treasures can a person like this collect?

In fact, Mr. Ma did not "surprise" people.When the obviously unsuitable packing box was opened, and Mr. Ma carefully took out a bowl-shaped item from it, several distinguished guests showed disappointed eyes.The distinguished guests who can come to participate in this kind of treasure appraisal conference are usually not so simple, and their ability to appreciate antiques is extraordinary.If it's really two hundred and five, how dare you participate in the auction casually?

Although the three treasure appraisal experts including Nan Shutong are quite trustworthy in this kind of public occasion, they will only quote a reserve price for the auction. people's understanding of this thing.A guy who doesn't know anything at all can easily be taken for a ride.

There are many cases of colluding with each other at auctions and partnering to kill people.

The alms bowl that Mr. Ma took out was blue and white in color, and the quality of jade was very ordinary, even inferior.Experts in antiques know very well that jade is really not very valuable, even if it is jade from ancient times, if it is not very special, the price is often not very high.

Not to mention the bowl that Mr. Ma took out, the quality of the jade is so ordinary, you can tell it is miscellaneous jade at a glance.Such miscellaneous jade bowls, no matter how old they are and how exquisite their carvings are, their value is very limited.

And the expressions of the three appraisers are even more telling.

Looking at the miscellaneous jade bowl, Nan Shutong had a faint smile on his mouth, the oldest appraiser shook his head lightly, with obvious disapproval on his face, and the other appraiser glanced at it. After that, he directly picked up the water glass in front of him, as if he didn't even have the interest to take a second look.

It's really nothing to look at.

Not only is it miscellaneous jade, but also the carving work is average, so it can't be said that it is very special.

The so-called miscellaneous jade, to put it nicely, is actually just a little smoother stone.

But now that this thing has been brought to Nan Shutong, and it is at this very formal treasure appraisal meeting, it can't just be taken back like this, it has to be appreciated and commented on.

"Mr. Ma, how did you get this bowl?"

Nan Shutong picked up the bowl, glanced at it, and asked casually.

This is the standard procedure of the Treasure Appraisal Conference. Every treasure presenter comes up, and the treasure appraiser has to ask this question.

Mr. Ma quickly and respectfully replied: "Mr. Nan, this alms bowl does not belong to me. It belongs to a relative of mine. His family lives far away, so he brought it to me..."

"Oh, a relative's? Ancestral?"

Nan Shutong looked at the bowl and asked casually.

"It might be inherited from the ancestors. My relative is very honest and responsible...Mr. Nan, I just want to ask, is this alms bowl authentic?"

When asked this question, Mr. Ma's tone was quite nervous, as if he was afraid of saying "no" from Nan Shutong's mouth.

Nan Shutong laughed, and said: "Mr. Ma, the genuine product is the genuine product. In my opinion, your miscellaneous jade bowl is still an old antique, something from the Qin and Han Dynasties. Judging from the carving patterns and techniques, it has an obvious forward look. Han characteristics."

"What an antique? Then, Mr. Nan, how much is this bowl worth?"

Mr. Ma immediately became excited and asked a question.

"How much is it worth?"

Mr. Ma's question seemed to be stopped by Nan Shutong, he hesitated and fell silent.

Everyone's hearts were in suspense. Even the disappointed guests widened their eyes, held their breath, and waited for Nan Shutong's quotation. Perhaps they might be mistaken.

In any case, this is also an ancient relic from the Qin and Han Dynasties.

"Mr. Ma, don't be disappointed when I tell you... In the world of antiques, jade products are not very valuable. The quality of this bowl is very poor, the carving is also very ordinary, there are many damages, and the appearance is even more ordinary. Although it is an ancient relic from the Qin and Han Dynasties, it is not very valuable."

"So, how much is it worth?"

Mr. Ma hurriedly asked, his face full of worries about gains and losses.

Nan Shutong thought for a while and said, "Mr. Ma, I value this bowl at 2000 yuan."

"two thousand?"

An expression of extreme disappointment appeared on Mr. Ma's face.

Nan Shutong nodded, then shook his head slightly.To be honest, the valuation he gave this bowl at 2000 yuan is already very high.If someone else brought such a miscellaneous jade bowl to "Qianbaozhai" to buy it, his clerk would be able to offer 500 yuan, which would be the best.He saw that the old horse was an honest man with a pitiful appearance, so he realized it with conscience and gave him four or five times the price.

If no one was interested in this alms bowl during the entire auction, Nan Shutong would give 2000 yuan to take the alms bowl away, which would be considered a good deed.

"Haha, Mr. Ma, this price is already very fair." The fifty-year-old treasure appraiser who was holding a cup of tea slowly put down the cup, and said with a half-smile: "You, this bowl, do you want to auction it here?" ?”

In fact, this expert also reminded Mr. Ma in a very subtle way, if you really want to sell, you can sell it here, even if you sell it at the lowest price, you can make a lot of money.After leaving the door of the treasure appraisal hall, don't say two thousand, I'm afraid no one will be willing to pay five hundred.

This time, it was rare for Nan Shutong to find out with his conscience.

Mr. Ma's face was cloudy and sunny, as if he was undecided. After a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Two thousand is two thousand, let's auction it here..."

It can be seen that Mr. Ma is not that kind of stupid person, and he knows very well that if it is not auctioned here, he may not even get 2000 yuan.Although this is not my own thing, but the relative is anxious to wait for the money. In the eyes of urbanites, 2000 yuan is just enough for a meal, or even not enough for a meal. In a remote mountainous area, it is enough for a family of several people to live for a year.

In other words, for his relative, 2000 yuan is also an astronomical figure.

"Okay then, let's auction it on the spot."

Nan Shutong smiled and nodded, as if he felt that Mr. Ma had made a very correct decision.

The male host hurriedly picked up the miscellaneous jade bowl, put it on the auction stage at the side, tapped it with a small hammer, cheered himself up, and said: "For a miscellaneous jade bowl in the former Han Dynasty, the starting price is two thousand, and each increase should not be less than two thousand." [-]! The auction starts now!"

In the huge multifunctional hall, there was another burst of laughter.

Many of the VIPs present here are veterans who have participated in several Treasure Appreciation Conferences. This is the first time that such low-level antiques have been auctioned publicly at the Treasure Appreciation Conference.

2000 yuan?

In the eyes of these big bosses, is 2000 yuan money?

The male host couldn't help but laugh too.As the master of ceremonies, he naturally had to do his best to brighten up the atmosphere at the treasure appraisal meeting.It's just that looking at it now, if I want to use this tattered miscellaneous jade bowl to set off the last riot tonight, I'm afraid it's beyond my power.

No matter how good he is at creating an atmosphere, it's hard for a clever daughter-in-law to cook without rice!

"Everyone, although this miscellaneous jade bowl is not a treasure, it is still a very authentic antique. Mr. Nan Shutong personally appraised it. It is an antique from the Qin and Han Dynasties. 2000 yuan is really not very expensive. Please bid enthusiastically..."

Seeing that none of the VIPs below bid, the male host was also very helpless, so he had no choice but to say so.

If no more bids are made, the auction will probably fail.

"Okay, I'll pay two thousand!"

A lady in the No. 16 VIP seat raised the sign in her hand, her face full of sympathy.

It seems that many VIPs have the same thoughts as Uncle Nan, isn't it just 2000 yuan?Think of it as doing good deeds to help others.

"Okay, great, thanks to the generous lady at table NO.16! 2000 yuan, is there a higher price than 2000 yuan? Is there? 2000 yuan for the first time..."

The male host shouted loudly, and raised the small hammer in his hand, as if he was ready to smash it down at any time, thus ending today's treasure appraisal conference.

"Two thousand and five!"

Just after the male host called out "2000 yuan for the second time", someone finally bid again.

It was the same lazy male voice, with self-righteous elegance.

Li Luo!

After being slapped severely by Yuan Qianqian, Li Shao actually made another move.Could it be that Li Shao wants to rely on this small miscellaneous jade bowl to restore the face he lost just now?

If that's the case, it's a bit too difficult.

"Three thousand!"

Sure enough, as soon as Li Luo finished speaking, someone immediately offered a higher price, and added five hundred in one go.

Li Luo turned his head with a "huh" and viciously swept towards the VIP seat No. 31, sparks flew from his eyes.

Under Li Shao's ferocious gaze, Xiao Fan's expression was calm, he slowly put down the sign in his hand, and completely ignored Li Luo's fire-breathing eyes. (To be continued.)