Mixed in Australia to be a local tyrant

Chapter 608 Buying Antiques

After breakfast, Tang Ming and Tony went out with a few security personnel. As for Cornelia, she didn't want to go out and wanted to stay at home to take care of Xueer.

The car drove all the way to Sotheby's office in the capital. Andy searched for a long time, and finally found an open space to stop, while the car behind the security guard was still looking for a parking space.

Getting out of the car, Tang Ming smiled at Tony and said, "We met here at the beginning."

Tony looked at the familiar and unfamiliar buildings in front of him, and sighed: "Yeah, it's been three or four years in a flash. At that time, you were still a poor guy, and you couldn't close your mouth when you heard that diamonds could sell for tens of millions of dollars." It’s close, who would have thought that you can become the world’s top rich man now, and your influence exceeds that of the heads of state of most countries.”

Tang Ming scolded with a smile: "Are you praising me, or are you exposing my shortcomings?"

Tony pretended to be puzzled, and asked, "I'm praising you, didn't you hear that?"

"Okay, just pretend you're praising me." Tang Ming said, "Let's go, don't talk here, go in and talk."

When they walked to the door of Sotheby's office, there were already people waiting for them.

"Mr. Tang, Mr. Parker, welcome to come. I am the manager here, and my name is Zhang Junhao."

Zhang Junhao is in his 30s, a few years older than Tang Ming and Tony, and he is very enthusiastic when he sees them.

It’s not enough to be enthusiastic, not to mention Tang Ming, it’s just that Tony is now a super rich man worth billions of dollars, and he is just the manager of Sotheby’s capital office. Although compared with most of his peers, he is a successful person. He is a personable person, but compared with Tang Ming and Tony, he is insignificant.

"Manager Zhang, hello." Tang Ming reached out and shook his hand.

"It's been a few years since Manager Zhang joined Sotheby's?" Tony asked while shaking hands with him.

Zhang Junhao said: "Yes, Mr. Parker, I joined after Mr. Parker left Sotheby's. It has been less than three years. I often hear Mr. Parker mentioned by my colleagues. I didn't expect to see Mr. Parker today. , I am truly honored."

"It's an honor for me, too," Tony said. "Let's go inside and talk."

"Okay, okay, I'm too excited, I'm a little rude, Mr. Tang, Mr. Parker, please come inside." Zhang Junhao said with a gesture of please, and then led the way.

He led Tang Ming and Tony to his office, asked Tang Ming and Tony to sit down, and asked, "Mr. Tang, Mr. Tony, what would you like to drink?"

Tang Ming said: "You can order whatever you want, I'm not too picky about what I drink."

Tony said, "Me too, anything."

"Those two sit down for a while, I'll get some drinks." Zhang Junhao turned around and came back with a bottle of champagne and three glasses, filled them and handed them to Tang Ming and Tony.

After drinking champagne and chatting for a while, we got to the point.

Tang Ming said: "Manager Zhang already knows our reason for coming."

"I know, Mr. Tang built a Chinese-style garden and needs some calligraphy, paintings and porcelain for decoration. I have already prepared some for Mr. Tang, and I will send someone to bring them here." After Zhang Junhao finished speaking, he took out his mobile phone and made a call .

After waiting for a few minutes, there was a knock on the door. Zhang Junhao apologized to Tang Ming and Tony, and got up to open the door.

Three people came in from the door, each holding several boxes in their hands.

"Come on, put it on the table." Zhang Junhao greeted, and they placed the box in front of Tang Ming and Tony in turn.

Zhang Junhao opened the box and introduced it to Tang Ming.

There are many calligraphy and paintings here, from the Song Dynasty to modern times. There are only three pieces of porcelain, all of which are from the Song Dynasty.

Tang Ming didn't know much about these things, but after listening to Zhang Junhao's explanation, he felt that these calligraphy, paintings and porcelain were not bad, they were all treasures and valuable for collection, but it was a pity that none of them were too expensive.

Tang Ming inquired about the price. These seven calligraphy and paintings and three pieces of porcelain together are worth 800 million RMB.

Without hesitation, Tang Ming waved his hand and said, "I want it all."

"Okay, Mr. Tang." Zhang Junhao was stunned for a moment. He thought that Tang Ming would only buy a part of it, but he didn't expect Tang Ming to ask for it all. However, he immediately reacted and nodded in agreement.

When Zhang Junhao ordered his men to pack, Tang Ming said: "Manager Zhang, I need a lot of calligraphy, paintings and porcelain. I don't know if you still have them here. The price is easy to negotiate, and I won't let you suffer."

"Mr. Tang, this is all I can give now. I won't be able to do anything more. If Mr. Tang wants to buy it, he can participate in our auction." Zhang Junhao shook his head with a wry smile.

If Tang Ming had time to participate in the auction, he would not have traded with Sotheby's privately. Although he was not satisfied with the results of the trip, since Zhang Junhao said so, he could not force it.

After the calligraphy, painting and porcelain were installed, Tang Ming and Tony left.

Zhang Junhao led three people and sent the box outside.

While his subordinates were loading the cars, Zhang Junhao walked up to Tang Ming and whispered, "Mr. Tang, I know some collectors, and I can buy some calligraphy, paintings and porcelain from them."

Tang Ming glanced at him and immediately understood what he meant. He wanted to abandon Sotheby's and become a middleman by himself.

Tang Ming thought about it, and said: "Yes, if you can buy it for me, I will not treat you badly, but you must ensure the quality and price, let me buy fake products, or treat me as a fool..."

"No, no, Mr. Tang, how dare I fool you. I wouldn't dare to lend me ten courage. Mr. Tang, don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter well." Zhang Junhao repeatedly promised.

"Well, I believe you. This is the business card of one of my assistants. If you have any news, you can call her and she will let me know." Tang Ming asked Andy to take out Geng Xin's business card and hand it to Zhang Junhao .

Zhang Junhao put it away solemnly, and said: "Mr. Tang, I will contact you as soon as possible. There are too many, Mr. Tang. Besides calligraphy, painting and porcelain, do you need other antiques?"

Tang Ming thought for a while and said, "I don't know much about these things, but anything that can decorate the garden is fine."

Zhang Junhao said: "I understand, I will help Mr. Tang choose well."

After Tang Ming and Tony left by car, Zhang Junhao stood there for a while before going back.

It was a pleasant surprise for him to board Tang Ming's boat this time. He didn't know Tang Ming very well, but he knew that Tang Ming was very rich and super rich. He saw Tang Ming's attitude when he bought calligraphy, painting and porcelain today I knew that Tang Ming had a lot of demand for these things, so he took the risk and offered to help Tang Ming buy calligraphy, paintings and porcelain. As a result, Tang Ming agreed, and his opportunity came.

Back in the office, he took out his mobile phone and started contacting the collectors he knew.

(End of this chapter)