I was an alchemist in those years

I saw Qiu Nuo again at the auction. I almost forgot about this person because of Fang Yanan's affairs. Last time, Qiu Nuo apologized to me at the gate of the police station because he was thinking about the red line on Fang Yanan's head and didn't pay attention to him. she.

Now that I think about it, I feel a little sorry. Last time in Qingyang Palace, I saw her so sophisticated and skillful in appraising cultural relics, which was completely out of line with her age. I had a good impression of Qiu Nuo, but I felt that she was too arrogant and indifferent, which made people feel uncomfortable. The feeling of being close.

Like a hedgehog, it can be seen from her eyes that she doesn't have much sense of security about anyone or anything. Whoever approaches her, Qiu Nuo will subconsciously spread out the spikes all over her body to defend herself.

"What are you looking at?" Yue Qianling noticed that I was sitting beside me looking at the front absently.

"I saw Qiu Nuo, and I was wondering if I should say hello to her." I said while looking ahead.

When Yue Qianling heard this, she immediately lowered her face and said in a strange way.

"Do you lose control when you see a girl? If it weren't for her, you wouldn't go to the police station, and if you didn't go to the police station, you wouldn't meet Fang Yanan, you wouldn't meet..."

"Hehe, I just wanted to go over and say hello. Last time I ignored her at the police station, I felt a little sorry. Where did you go?" I turned around and said with a wry smile.

"Sit down for me honestly, don't think about it, don't forget what your purpose is today."

Originally planned to go to Qingcheng Mountain together after Xiao Lianshan came back. Xiao Lianshan came back, but Gu Anqi thought that there was a temporary delay and she had to delay her return for a few days.

It happened that the auction house invited Professor Jiang from the Institute of Archeology as a guest to participate in an auction. Professor Jiang had something to do and asked Yue Qianling to represent him. , I happened to be by my side, and he pulled me here without waiting for his consent.

I don't like occasions with too many people, I always feel very reserved, not to mention the people sitting in the front and back are full of jewels and wealth, not many people really like antiques, they are a group of upstarts who want to buy a few antiques to go back and improve themselves grade.

"The first auction item, late Qing Dynasty alum red Zhong Kui figure snuff bottle, the starting price is 1000 yuan, and the price increases by [-] each time!"

The auctioneer announced the start of the auction, and Yue Qianling asked in a low voice when she saw many people raising placards.

"What do you think of this object?"

"The painters are delicate and sophisticated, the characters are vivid and lifelike, and the age is not too old, so they have certain collection value." I said casually.

"How much do you think this thing is worth?" Xiao Lianshan asked boredly.

"After all, it's a small piece, and the material is not expensive. The starting price is inflated. It costs 1000 yuan. This kind of thing is at most three or four hundred."

"Three or four hundred?" Xiao Lianshan was taken aback, looking at the people holding placards everywhere and said blankly. "I thought that the people who came here were all experts, but it turned out that they were no better than me."

"Hehe, if you catch a lot of these things in the ghost market, the price is only 50 yuan if you release them in the ghost market." I said with a smile.

"This is called packaging. The goods sold in the ghost market can't afford the price because they don't have packaging." Yue Qianling said dismissively. "The auction is so formal. Every antique is appraised by a special person to ensure that it is genuine and has a certificate. Of course, the things sold here are expensive."

"Pull it down, it's just a group of people who don't know how to pretend and play tricks come here." Xiao Lianshan glanced at the people beside him and said sarcastically.

The first few items in the collection were insignificant, and Yue Qianling urged me to explain each item to her.

"My friend, my name is Zhao Bin. It seems that you understand these things quite well. I also want to buy a few to take back, but I don't understand. How about you give me a reference, and the reward is easy." Zhao Bin turned his head and said in a low voice with a smile.

"Hehe, I'm just talking casually, which kind of antiques do you want to buy, and if I see something suitable, I'll tell you." I said kindly with a slight smile.

"It doesn't matter, as long as it is true, it is worth collecting." Zhao Bin smiled politely, and handed over a stack of money in his hand, which seemed to be several hundred.

I quickly pushed Zhao Bin's hand back.

"You really don't need to give me this. Since you like it, I'll just remind you when I see something suitable."

Zhao Bin was very stubborn and insisted on stuffing it into my hand. Yue Qianling saw the two pushing and giving away. If this went on, others thought they were fighting. Several people looked this way, and Yue Qianling took it from the middle-aged man. Over money.

"You...how can you take money from other people casually?" I gave Yue Qianling a look.

"If you don't take his money, he will feel uneasy. Most of the people here are businessmen. They believe in money more than people. If you take his money, he thinks you will help him wholeheartedly. If you don't take it, he will feel uneasy. I have no idea, but I think you are dealing with him."

I scoffed at Yue Qianling's remarks, but when I saw the satisfied smile on Zhao Bin's face, I still somewhat believed it. After all, as a businessman, if there are common interests, there must be friends.

"The fifth collection, Yan Lide's "Twelve Worthy Figures" of the Tang Dynasty, has a starting price of 2 yuan, and each bid is 2000 yuan."

I said with a faint smile on the corner of my mouth.

"There is actually Yan Lide's original work, I didn't expect to see it here."

"Why, is this painting good?" Yue Qianling looked at the painting on the stage and asked curiously. "Never heard of this person."

"I am ignorant, and Yan Lide has never heard of it. Fortunately, you are still an archaeologist. He designed the Zhaoling Mausoleum. You say he is not very powerful." I said with a wry smile.

"This man is repairing houses, and then came to paint. Didn't you say that he specializes in art? Does he paint in house repairs? The paintings are the best, and the houses in paintings are the best in house repairs." Xiao Lianshan asked himself. He said with a smile of amusement.

"Yan Lide is an architect, craftsman and painter in the Tang Dynasty. Gaozu Mountain Mausoleum, supervised the construction of Cuiwei and Yuhua Palaces, built Zhaoling, presided over the construction of Tang Chang’an’s outer gates and towers, etc. He had a deep knowledge of craftsmanship and painting. He once presided over the design of costumes used by emperors and empresses. His paintings were based on figures, trees, stones, and animals. See you." I tilted my head and explained in a low voice.

"I think you appreciate this Yan Lide, but I haven't heard of any famous paintings handed down by him." Yue Qianling nodded and asked in confusion.

"Hehe, because he lives in the shadow of his younger brother, others don't pay too much attention to him."

"His brother? Who is his brother?"

"Known as the "Deification of Dan Qing" and set the standard for the world, Yan Liben, who has an important position in the history of painting, has handed down his works such as "Zhi Gong Tu" and "Xiao Yi Earning Orchid Pavilion Tu". It was highly praised by the people of the time, and it was listed as a divine product by the people of the time." I said calmly.

"Oh, I know what you said. "Picture of Walking Chariots" and "Picture of Ancient Emperors" are all famous paintings handed down from generation to generation. No wonder this Yan Lide is not well-known. It is indeed difficult for a younger brother like him to surpass him." Qian Ling said suddenly.

"It can't be said in this way. Yan Lide only has high attainments in architecture, and people ignore his achievements in painting. Looking at this "Twelve Wise Figures", you can know that the lines are strong and powerful, the spirit is lifelike, and the colors are vivid. Quaint and composed, the brushstrokes are more detailed than Gu Kaizhi's, and the demeanor of the characters is detailed, which is even better than Yan Liben's "Eighteen Scholars of the Qin Mansion"."

Zhao Bin asked happily after listening to my eloquent explanation.

"Listen to you, this painting is very collectible?"

I nodded and said with a smile.

"If you like to collect, this "Twelve Wise Figures" is definitely a good choice."

Zhao Bin saw that I was so sure of what I said, plus the sign I raised my hand without thinking about it just now, the painting with a reserve price of 2 yuan just now has become 8000 yuan in a short time.

With so many people seeing the price increase, Zhao Bin didn't have much confidence, so he turned back and asked.

"My friend, if you give an estimate, it will be more cost-effective to see how much this painting is worth."

"This... I really don't know how to say this. I only look at whether something is good or bad. I really don't know how much it's worth." I smiled apologetically and said calmly. "Everything depends on your own preferences. If you don't like it, you will think it is worthless. If you like it, you can spend a lot of money."

As soon as I finished speaking, Zhao Bin gritted his teeth and shouted loudly holding a sign.

"fifty thousand!"

A price increase only needs two thousand. Zhao Bin actually increased the reserve price from thirty-eight thousand to fifty thousand at once.

Zhao Bin's strategy is correct. According to the price increase of [-] at a time, the painting does not know what price it will be raised to. Bidding a high price that he can fully afford will not only scare some people away, but also demonstrate his own strength .

It seems that Zhao Bin's approach is very abrupt, but in fact he saved a lot of money, and I have to admire the unique thinking of a businessman.

Everyone's eyes were on Zhao Bin.

When I looked up, I saw Qiu Nuo looking at me, and actually nodded and smiled at me. Qiu Nuo gave me a very cold feeling. Although I only saw her twice, this was the first time I saw her smile, and I never noticed it. It turned out that Qiu Nuo looked very pretty when he smiled.

I also nodded and smiled back. Everything fell into Yue Qianling's eyes and turned into an inexplicable resentment. I didn't notice her increasingly gloomy face at all.

It wasn't until I almost cried out in pain that I lowered my head to see Yue Qianling's high-heeled shoes stepping heavily on my feet.