gifted collector

Chapter 63 Rich Soil——Purple Clay

"Good thing, Boss He, how about I pay 20 for this set of tea sets?"

He Lin looked at Fang Ming, was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, and said: "Good eyesight! This set of things is not an antique, it is something from the past few years, but it is made by a famous contemporary master, so it is not bad , This is something I like, and it is impossible to give up love."

He Lin was secretly surprised, as it was adjacent to Avonzhai, he naturally knew that Fang Ming was invited back by Zhou Yafang. He always thought that Fang Ming was at most a rough appraisal, but he did not expect that this set of teapots could be sold by this opening. The most important thing is to be extremely precise - the price of my own set of purple sand teapots is about 20.

Zhou Yafang invited such an awesome person back?
"Purple sand, also known as rich soil, even if it is a modern and contemporary thing, its value is quite high. By the way, it is said that a monk suddenly appeared on the streets of Yixing, and he yelled as he walked, 'rich soil, Rich and noble soil, whoever buys rich and noble soil can make a fortune', so slowly the reputation of purple clay as rich and noble soil spread."

In terms of material, purple sand is a product between pottery and porcelain. It has a very compact texture and small particles, but its strength is extremely high. If there is a fracture, it will be shell or stone-like. It is called sand. It is because the surface of its finished product is flat and at the same time presents very fine granular changes, just like sand.

Purple clay is not all purple. In terms of the color of the clay, it can be divided into yellow clay, white clay, pine flower clay, black clay, etc. Among them, the most important ones are red clay and purple clay, so "purple clay" is used stands for all.

He Lin picked up the teacup in front of him, watched it slowly for a while, and then said: "Teapots made of purple sand are often not glazed, but make full use of the color of the clay itself. The color formed is simple and moist, and because of the sand on the surface, it forms a natural matte effect, which provides convenient conditions for attaching calligraphy, paintings, etc. on it, so it gradually became popular with many literati."

He Lin didn't want to give up, Fang Ming didn't care, he just said it casually, the purpose was to open up the topic, he remembered the introduction to Zisha in a book he had read before, and couldn't help blurting out, saying:

"'Pearls and jade in the world are safe enough to take, like a pill of Yangxian soil', which refers to the purple sand in Yixing."

According to the information he had seen, Fang Ming knew that the most famous purple clay teapot among the purple sand teapots originated from Fan Li, a doctor of the Yue State in the Spring and Autumn Period, who was later known as "Tao Zhu Gong". However, it really flourished during the Zhengde reign of Emperor Wuzong things in the future.

"Ha! That's right! This is about purple clay. My greatest wish in my life is to collect a purple clay teapot made by Chen Mansheng. It's just that after so many years, I still haven't seen a single shadow of it."

Having said that, He Lin had a look of regret on his face.

Chen Mansheng, his real name is Chen Hongshou, his style name is Zigong, his nickname is Mansheng, etc. He was born in Qiantang (now Hangzhou) in Zhejiang Province during the Qianlong and Jiaqing years. He was one of the "Eight Masters of Xiling". , the author of "The Imprint of Zhongelm Immortal Hall", "The Imprint of Zhongelm Immortal Hall" and so on.

Chen Mansheng used to be a magistrate in Liyang. During this period, he was obsessed with the study of purple sand. He often designed the style of tea, and then invited Yang Pengnian and others to make teapots. Finally, he, Gao Shuangquan, Muke Jiang Tingxiang and others would make tea Inscriptions on teapots, etc., the purple sand pots made in this way are called "Mansheng pots", and the purple sand pots he made are still the highest achievement in the purple sand world until today, and no one has surpassed them.

Under such circumstances, all purple sand lovers aim to obtain a Mansheng teapot, and Baolin is also such a person.

But, like all good things, how can a manseng pot be an easy thing to come by?Although he has been in the antique industry for many years, he still has not been able to collect a good Mansheng pot, so he has a little regret in his heart.

"Collection is a matter of fate. If you really don't have this fate, you can't force it."

Having said that, Zhou Yafang also shook her head. She actually has a special liking for purple sand, but in these years, she has never met a purple sand that satisfies her. Grandpa has a collection, but it is his lifeblood. , I usually don't let people touch it at all.

He Lin put down the teacup in his hand, and said, "I couldn't find any good ones, so I can only use this kind of ones to comfort myself. By the way, Boss Zhou, what do you want to come to me today?"

The tea has been tasted, and the utensil - purple sand has been appreciated, and now it's time to talk about business.

Zhou Yafang also put down the tea in her hand, raised her head to look at He Lin, and said directly, "Boss He, do you intend to sell this shop?"

He Linzheng was picking up the teapot to pour tea for Fang Ming and Zhou Yafang, his hands couldn't help shaking after hearing this sentence, he paused and then slowly put it back, putting the teapot back on the tea table.He didn't speak, but bowed his head and thought for a while, before saying, "This...why did Boss Zhou have such an idea all of a sudden? Besides, didn't Zhu Bai next door have posted a notice saying that his shop is going to be sold? "

Shaking his head, Zhou Yafang said: "We have contacted him before, and his requirements are too high, so I'll see if you are interested in this aspect. As for the price, I think we can have a good discussion. You can also think about it carefully, but the time should not be too long, how about giving me an answer tomorrow morning?"

"it is good."

Fang Ming and Zhou Yafang returned to Avonzhai, and when they sat down, Zhou Yafang finally had a calm look on his face, but a puzzled look instead.

"Fang Ming, He Lin really wants to sell his shop."

In the original plan, Fang Ming and Zhou Yafang just wanted to spread the news in this way—Zhou Yafang believed that after she and Fang Ming left, He Lin would definitely call others to find out why she wanted to buy a store. Then the news will spread, to tell Zhu Bai that he is not the only choice, so that Zhu Bai will not be as tough as before, and he is the one who is anxious.

Unexpectedly, He Lin agreed to consider it. This was a bit too "weird" and beyond Zhou Yafang's original plan, so she couldn't react.

Fang Ming was also very surprised, he didn't expect He Lin to be like this.

"This... well, it's actually a little unexpected."

After pinching his nose, Fang Ming must admit that He Lin's reaction exceeded his expectations.

"It seems that everyone is not very optimistic about this little antique street now. Zhu Bai wants to sell his shop, so why does He Lin want to?"

Zhou Yafang thought for a while, then shook her head, and said: "There is still a difference between the two. Zhu Bai must be transferred, or else he wouldn't post all the notices. As for He Lin, I think he just has this idea." , haven’t made a real decision yet, relatively speaking, it should be easier to win Zhu Bai’s shop, and unless we offer a good price, He Lin probably won’t agree to it.”

"That's true, then we'll just wait and see how he decides."

Seeing Fang Ming's appearance of sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, Zhou Yafang became a little anxious, and said, "What if He Lin is really willing to transfer it, what should we do?"

Pan Xia Zhu Bai's shop is planned, but now there is another one, Zhou Yafang finds that things have exceeded her expectations, so she is a little anxious.

"If he is really willing to transfer, then let's move on."

Fang Ming spread his hands and said, "What's the problem with this? In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with it. It's just a matter of expanding the scale. I should have enough money on hand, so don't worry about it. "

"Okay... So that's what you came up with."

Zhou Yafang was taken aback. Her shop was relatively small, and Zhu Bai's was a little bigger than hers, but He Lin's was three times as big as her own. After the entire sale was completed, it already exceeded 150 square meters. It is already the largest store on the street.Before Fang Ming proposed to sell Zhu Bai's shop, she already knew that Fang Ming had a "great" heart, and now it seems that this heart is bigger than her original appearance!

"Why not? Only in this way will we be able to take the top spot in the upcoming Treasure Appreciation Conference. Once this fame is established, it will be a huge source of money."

Zhou Yafang hesitated for a while, but was finally "tempted", and said with a wry smile: "Well, Fang Ming, you are a devil, I was seduced by you, be careful, if I lose everything this time, I will definitely lose my life." I beg you for food."

"Ha! No problem, don't worry, if you really lose, I will support you for the rest of your life."

Zhou Yafang blushed. There was another meaning hidden in Fang Ming's words. She bit her lip and slapped Fang Ming's shoulder as soon as she stretched out her hand, saying, "What are you thinking?"

Looking at Zhou Yafang's flushed face, Fang Ming laughed and said, "Hey, didn't you say that if you lose everything, you can ask me for food? In this way, wouldn't I have to support you for the rest of your life? Besides my own wife, How can a man support a woman for a lifetime?"

"Think beautifully!"

Zhou Yafang's face was like the morning glow, but after a while, a worried expression appeared, "Fang Ming, we really played too big this time."

"Well, yes, it's really a big game!"

If it is true that Zhu Bai and He Lin's stores are sold, plus decoration, antiques, etc., the investment will definitely be more than ten million. This is definitely a big gamble!It is unknown to know how much pulling effect the Treasure Appreciation Conference hosted by Sikong Zhe will have and whether it will become famous, but the money invested is real!

How could Fang Ming not be nervous?Just now I made a nasty joke with Zhou Yafang, but I just wanted to relax my nerves.

"Hey, but life is like this, how will you know the result if you don't give it a try? When the opportunity comes, no matter how many worries you have, you have to put in the whole process!"

(End of this chapter)