Jianbao life

Chapter 84 Antique Black Market ([-])

Looking at this jade dragon again, it has a strong body and a bowed body, which is in the shape of an "S" and forms multiple combinations of several small "S" shapes with the dragon's feet or dorsal fins, giving people a sense of rhythm.The whole body is carved with grain patterns, like pearls dancing with the dragon, like a little white dragon writhing and playing in the clouds.

Judging from the shape of the jade dragon, it conforms to the characteristics of the dragon in the Warring States period. The grain pattern on the dragon's body is very similar to the style of the Spring and Autumn Period, but the shape is slightly smaller, the mastoid process feels sticky, and the bottom has a protruding "bud bend". The arrangement is dense and even. This is also in line with the characteristics of grain patterns in the early Warring States period.

From the perspective of carving techniques, it also reflects the characteristics of the Warring States Period, especially the contour line. It can be clearly seen that the shallow carvings of Yang and Yin lines are used.

Finally, Chu Chen judged from the characteristics of natural erosion and other features that this white jade dragon-shaped valley pattern pendant should be a work of the early Warring States Period. From the overall appearance and jade carving techniques, it can be seen that this jade can be regarded as The best product among the jade pendants of the Warring States Period.

Chu Chen walked back to his seat from the stage, nodded slightly to Zhao Qirui, and then said in a low voice, "Warring States Jade Pendant, it's of good quality."

Zhao Qirui nodded after hearing the words, and then asked curiously: "Did you conflict with Lao Qian on stage just now?"

Chu Chen said with some embarrassment: "He spoke rudely. I taught him a little lesson. Brother Zhao, I'm sorry to cause you trouble."

Zhao Liurui waved his hand and said with a smile: "What trouble is there? We don't take the initiative to cause trouble, but don't be afraid of trouble. I understand Lao Qian. The typical one who has milk is a mother. But Xiao Chu, I can't see that you are still A master!"

After Chu Chen heard the words, he said modestly, "I'm no expert, I just practiced what I learned from my family."

"Come on, Chao said that you are a master. Could he still lie to me? Next time you have a chance, you and Chao will compete and see who is better." Zhao Qirui pointed at Chu Chen and smiled.

"Okay, I'll have to ask brother Chu for advice then." This proposal moved Ah Chao quite a bit.

Chu Chen said quickly: "Don't dare to teach, let's learn from each other."

At the same time, the auction has officially started.

"Please bid."

"fifty thousand"

"eight thousand"

"16"

The price of 16 immediately made everyone on the scene stunned. It's not that this jade pendant is not worth the price, but the price is twice as high, which is relatively rare.Everyone followed the voice, and the person who made the price was obviously the young master Yu who was not welcomed by Chu Chen and others.

Seeing this situation, Zhao Qirui couldn't help but frowned, and then said: "18..."

"18"

"25." Unexpectedly, Yu Shao quoted an astonishing price. You must know that this place is just a black market for antiques, and the value of this piece of jade here is only about 20. Could it be that he really likes it? A jade pendant?
However, the woman on the stage was overjoyed at this time, and it was a surprise that the jade pendant could fetch this price, so she shouted: "This gentleman bid 25 yuan, is there anyone else who will bid next?"

There was a sudden silence on the field. This price has already broken through everyone's psychological bottom line. Even if they like it, they are still thinking about it. According to this form, it is still difficult to take pictures, so they all died down.

However, Zhao Qirui was in a bit of a tangled mood at the moment. It didn't matter if he didn't ask for the price, but he made the price, but in the end he let the junior get something, and he couldn't accept it in face. After thinking about it, he said, "28!"

When the price was quoted, the woman on the stage smiled even wider, while that Young Master Yu turned his head to look at Zhao Qirui and smiled.Originally, Chu Chen and the others thought that he would make an offer, but they didn't expect him to keep silent after turning around, which was quite anticlimactic.

This situation made Zhao Qirui feel as if he had punched the cotton, and he was so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood.

Not surprisingly, this jade pendant fell into Zhao Qirui's hands at a price of 28 yuan.

"A Chao, help me go up and get it." Zhao Qirui said listlessly. Although he likes this jade pendant, he really feels a little taken advantage of when he buys it at such a price. , it's quite uncomfortable in face, and he can't make trouble for this kind of thing.

Seeing this situation, Chu Chen said, "Brother Zhao, the estimated value of this jade pendant at the auction should be around 30. Besides, the hero doesn't care about the momentary gain or loss."

"Xiao Chu, thank you, you are right, the winner is the one who laughs at the end." After all these years, Zhao Qirui has been through ups and downs, and his performance this time was only caused by a temporary gap, and he adjusted his mentality in an instant.

There are three more items on the next table, but none of them are of high value. Because of the previous incident, Zhao Qirui is not interested in them either, and among these three items, there is nothing Chu Chen likes, so he didn't come to the stage to check.

After this batch of things were auctioned off, Chu Chen thought that there would be more exciting things to come, but found that everyone present stood up, and Zhao Qirui on the side patted him on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, A Chao Go and settle the bill, we should go, just go to have dinner together."

"That's gone? Could it be that there are only some common things in the antique black market?" Seeing this situation, Chu Chen said in a little astonishment.

After hearing the words, Zhao Qirui asked him with a smile: "Xiao Chu, is there a big gap in your heart?"

Chu Chen nodded, sighed, and followed the others out.The black market auction that he placed high hopes on in his heart turned out to be just this little thing.Not to mention a bunch of rags at the beginning, the value of the things behind is not high, and at least one of them is a fake, which is far from the expectation before coming here, which makes him feel very depressed.

After the four of them got into the car, Zhao Qirui smiled at Chu Chen: "Xiao Chu, don't make a bitter face, this is just a warm-up, and there will be a night show at night, which is the real black market for antiques. "

Baldy Ma, who was sitting in front, also smiled and said, "Young Master Chu, the auction just now was just a test, and for these things, it doesn't matter if you get caught by the police, it's just an illegal operation at most."

Chu Chen said in astonishment: "You mean, those things just now have no legal issues? Isn't there still a jade pendant from the pit?"

Ma Baldzi laughed and said, "Generally speaking, it's fine. As for the jade pendant that was buried in the grave, I'm really not too clear about it. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be such a trap in the auction just now."

Chu Chen nodded after hearing the words, it turned out to be the case.But think about it, the organizers of the antique black market took a lot of risk after all, so they can't be too cautious, and the auction just now also played a certain early warning role.

But Chu Chen thought about it, and suddenly thought of something, so he said with some doubts: "Brother Zhao, do you think this jade pendant was brought by that Yu Shao?"

Zhao Qirui was taken aback after hearing the words, and after thinking about the scene just now, it was indeed possible, but he still couldn't understand some parts, so he said, "Ma Baldy, please check for me, who is the owner of this jade pendant?" who is it?"

After Ma Tuzi heard the words, he said with some embarrassment: "Mr. Zhao, you also know the rules of my business. You can't inquire about the source of things, so I can only try to inquire for you. As for the result, I really can't guarantee anything." .”

"Okay, let's do whatever we want, but after finding out, I can't do without your benefits." Zhao Qirui waved his hand and said.

Baldy Ma thought for a while, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I will do my best."

"hehe"

Zhao Qirui stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, and then said, "Ma Baldy, is there any good place to eat here?"

Ma Baldzi showed a flattered expression, nodded and bowed and said: "Mr. Zhao, I don't know if you have any taboos. I know that there is a shop nearby that does very good donkey meat, and it is very fresh."

Seeing that Chu Chen expressed his willingness to eat, Zhao Qirui waved his hand: "Okay, let's eat this."

The place Ma Tuzi introduced is really good, it looks very clean, and the donkey meat tastes very fresh, the key is that it tastes good and the portion is sufficient.

Donkey meat in five-spice sauce, cured donkey meat, donkey meat in soup, etc., are cooked very authentically, and also highlight the characteristics of donkey meat. Everyone eats big pieces, and it is worthy of being called "the dragon meat in the sky, the donkey meat in the ground" ".

After drinking and eating, Zhao Qirui said to Chu Chen: "Xiao Chu, there are still many good things in the auction later. If you meet something you like, you can also take it. I guarantee you that there will be no problems."

"Thank you Brother Zhao, but I only brought more than 2 yuan, and I can't afford to buy good things." Chu Chen said with a wry smile. Before that, he didn't know that Zhao Qirui was here to participate in the antique black market. If he had known, he would have taken it. Some money.

Zhao Qirui clapped his hands and said, "It's my fault. I didn't tell you clearly before, but it's okay. As long as the things don't exceed 30, I'll give you the money."

Chu Chen quickly said gratefully: "Mr. Zhao, that's really very grateful."

Everyone sat here for half an hour, and Baldy Ma received a call, and then Ah Chao drove the three of them to the agreed place.

Chu Chen didn't expect that this is a well-known star hotel in the local area. I don't know if the organizer is supernatural or courageous. He actually chose a meeting room in the hotel for the auction, and there was a person standing at the door. Or two very beautiful welcome ladies.

If identification was not required when entering, Chu Chen thought he had gone to the wrong place.But if you think that the defense here is not good, you are very wrong.There are several cameras installed inside and outside this place. Chu Chen believes that if there is any change in the auction, the organizer will take corresponding actions immediately.

(End of this chapter)