big antique dealer

Chapter 6 A Set of Wrenches

Zhou Shui smiled and said, "It's fine when the water flows. If you think it's slow, you can lower the south wall and raise the north wall. We have a big dog at home, and we need a male." Zhou Shui paused for a while, and then said : "Then you can see something in this small courtyard."

Bai Lao smiled and said: "Forget it, just go slower."

Bai Lao woke up like a dream: "Then what should I do?"

When Zhou Shui and the others came, the taxi they took was still waiting at the foot of the slope. Zhou Shui and Bai Lao said: "For the rest of the matter, you can treat it according to the conventional treatment. You are a famous doctor, but I still want to talk to you a few words. I feel that it will take at least one or two years for your disease to be completely eradicated. During this period of time, you must not get angry, otherwise the disease will spread and it will be very troublesome."

Bai Lao smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, you are inferior to me for the rest of the treatment." While talking, he walked to the door of Bai Lao's house.

Zhou Shui said: "Old man Bai, let's leave now, we won't go in."

Bai Lao said: "Alright, I'm going to pay a return visit in the next few days."

The little nanny interrupted suddenly: "Old man, where are you visiting? I don't know the address, and I didn't leave a phone number."

Bai Lao patted his head and said with a smile: "Yeah, we two hit it off at first sight, so busy talking, we almost forgot the business."

At this time, Lao An picked up the conversation: "You two are only speaking Mandarin now. You see, you can speak classical Chinese just now. People who don't know may think we are filming a TV series."

Zhou Shui and Bai Lao laughed at the same time, Zhou Shui texted the mobile phone number and home address to the babysitter.

The little nanny leaned on Bai Lao's ear and said a few words, Bai Lao's eyes glanced at Lao An.Lao An didn't know what to do, and felt a little embarrassed.Listen to the little nanny.Bai Lao said with a smile: "Yes, I am happy to make a little friend, but the purpose of your visit has not been achieved, and you have to stay with me for a while."

Zhou Shui blushed and said with a smile: "Ashamed, I made you laugh."

In the same guest room, Bai Lao opened a hidden compartment next to the east wall and took out a box.The box is round, the size of a sea bowl, and Bai Lao carefully placed it on the table.This box is made of ebony, and there is no fine workmanship on the surface, except for a sun line along the outer edge.The box is shiny and shiny, and at first glance, the light has sunk into the wood.

Bailao opened the box, and there were seven wrenches inside, each of which sat tightly in the groove at the bottom of the box, and the outer ring was six pieces, either green, or white, or oiled, or dipped in color, and the middle one was a topaz Wrench.

Zhou Shui's heart skipped a few beats.Feeling a little overwhelmed, these seven fingers, in the jargon, are things that "open the door".The shape of the box is matched with the color of the finger, extending a luxurious and dignified atmosphere from the inside out.

Zhou Shui thought for a while, and there had never been a set of seven finger pullers in the antique yearbooks published at home and abroad.This group of utensils is very likely to be an orphan.Zhou Shui took out his fingers one by one, and carefully placed them on the table.This set of fingers has three engraved with the imperial poems of Emperor Qianlong, and three with animal face patterns carved in bas-relief.There is also an engraved taotie pattern.Putting the seven together, they set off each other, revealing their brilliance, which makes people feel refreshed.

The official jade ware with Yin engraved lines in Qianlong has a unique method of making the Yin lines, which is called the dialing method.It is to draw shallow grooves on the surface of jade with sharp needles that are harder than jade, and use multiple shallow grooves to form a stroke.The effect is better than rolling with a weight.Because the method of pulling out strokes can reflect the taste of the brush, the strokes, and the rhyme of the strokes can be the same as the words on the paper, but the weight is not good, and it cannot reflect the artistic charm of calligraphy that is thick, dry, broken, and continuous.

In addition, this method was only popular in the Qianlong period, and gradually disappeared in later dynasties.In recent years, one or two high-level engravers in the south have restored this lost ancient craft.Generally, the old plain noodles are used to inscribe poems on the back of the emperor.In this case, you need to use a magnifying glass of more than [-] times to observe the strokes and scratches. Scratches refer to the extremely irregular straight lines that are long, short, deep, or shallow, formed during the use of jade. Scars, if the traces pass through the strokes, it can basically be determined that the utensils are old jade and new work.If the scratches are terminated by strokes and do not cross the strokes, it can be preliminarily determined that the object is the original lettering.Not only on the troupe, but also on other imperial poetry utensils.

These Zhou Shui are of course clear.Zhou Shui examined these fingers carefully, and put them back into the box again.Bai Lao said: "This thing has been in my house for a long time. I remember that when I was young, my grandfather often took it out to play with. In the past few years, there were many political movements, so I hid it and forgot it after a long time. It was repaired a few days ago. The house. It fell out from behind the plaque. No, people who pull and pull to buy these things. It's annoying, you like you take it."

Zhou Shui was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "Don't be ridiculous, this box of things is probably more valuable than the house you live in. It is enough for your retirement." Zhou Shui glanced at Lao An, but saw Lao An He winked and looked anxious.Zhou Shui ignored him.

Farewell to Bai Lao, Bai Lao is still the old courtesy, seeing off guests without going out of the hospital.The car you called is still there.After getting in the car, Lao An complained to Zhou Shui: "You are stupid, the old man gave it to you, you don't want it, can you don't give it to me? Besides, why don't we help him with Feng Shui? Damn, you took it What kind of concept is it? You go ashore, and I can also get some commission. It’s unlucky to have a friend like you in this life.”

Zhou Shui said with a smile: "We are the ones who look at Feng Shui, not us. Besides, if you really handle that thing, you won't be afraid of burning your hands? Why are you still in this business when you spread the word?"

Lao An nodded helplessly: "Oh, yes, if it gets into Song Qian's mouth, it's not enough for them to pad their tongues."

Back home, Lao An sat for a while, chatted for a while, and then left.After sending Lao An away, Zhou Shui sorted out the few items he had received recently: a jade pendant and a bracelet, both of which could be put on a large-scale auction.Taking the current market price, the valuation will not be less than 30.Thinking of this, Zhou Shui felt a little uneasy: These two items were bought by Lao Chen, and the total cost was 13.In this way, I have missed it, am I a little sorry for Lao Chen?That can't be helped, let's find a way to make up again.

Zhou Shui made a friend at BJ's auction last year. This friend is Wu Qiang, the manager of the porcelain miscellaneous department of a famous auction company.This young man is the same age as Zhou Shui, but he is not as old as Zhou Shui. He has always called Zhou Shui Brother Zhou.He is a fan of Zhou Shui.He also knew about the Qi Yu incident that year. Although he didn't study in the same school, Wu Qiang had always wanted to get acquainted with Zhou Shui.He hadn't met Zhou Shui at that time, and he found Zhou Shui's name in the auction house's guest directory.

He called Zhou Shui with an attitude of giving it a try.The chat hit it off, he asked for the address, and found Zhou Shui's house the next day.Wu Qiang insisted on apprenticeship, but Zhou Shui was so entangled that he had no choice but to take a step back and become a brother with him.He also taught him some simple forecasting methods.

Yesterday Wu Qiang called Zhou Shui, saying that the spring shoot was about to be finalized, and asked Zhou Shui if there was anything he wanted to shoot, if not, he would not come.But in this case, Zhou Shui must say yes.Every time Wu Qiang came to visit Zhou Shui, Zhou Shui would definitely take him to the Liukongqiao Market and force him to leave the dozens of merchants.Wu Qiang's arrival has indeed made the Qinyang antique market more active.

But every time Wu Qiang came here he was excited, and when he left he had a sad face.In Wu Qiang's own words: "In my auction this time, there are only [-] pieces of miscellaneous porcelain. They are all selected from thousands of miles. Every time you put dozens of pieces in for me, if you can't sell them, you can't sell them." Not to mention, with just that few resources, there are more than a dozen people in my porcelain miscellaneous department, and they still point to these [-] items to get the boss's red envelope. In an auction where one radish has one hole, the last defective product will replace the next high-quality goods .Brother, let’s not talk about your stuff. I won’t shoot it here. I can also send it to the best company in BJ. But, I can’t figure it out. Why do you want me to go to the market? Isn’t it* *This carrot is rotten, do you want to get rid of it?"

Zhou Shui just laughed and said, "Brother, a good dog protects the three villages, and a good man protects the three neighbors. Don't you want to be a good man?"

Wu Qiang curled his lips: "Don't do this, if you want to be a good guy, come with me. I can't get used to you living in this crappy house. Let's go to BJ, you and your sister-in-law and my wife, go to the Antique City to open This store, based on your two actions, it may not be necessary to buy a three-bedroom apartment in a year, but within two years, within two years, within the third ring road, building a large apartment of [-] square meters is just like playing. I guarantee that I will buy the wrong brother’s apartment to you."

Zhou Shui frowned on purpose: "Wait a minute. I said brother, but I didn't understand. Your sister-in-law and my wife are obviously two people. Why, did you marry twins?"

Wu Qiang was so angry that he kicked him: "You just married two daughters-in-law." Naogui Nao, every time Wu Qiang came, he would go to the market.Otherwise, Zhou Shui can't be screwed, the relationship between the two brothers is like this.

When Wu Qiang said he was going to come, Zhou Shui had to prepare some hard goods, otherwise Wu Qiang would be very difficult to deal with, no matter what, he would have to put one or two monks in the bald man pile.Good brothers are true, but we must consider each other's difficulties in everything.This is the great principle of dealing with people.

Zhou Shui looked at this topaz bracelet and couldn't put it down.He suddenly felt that his rigorous figure and hand shape matched this bracelet very well.Thinking of rigor, he reminded Zhou Shui that he hadn't called him for a month.Strictly work in the electric power bureau and sit in the office.At the end of the day, you are not tired, but idle.Coupled with the slow three-beat character, a sentence is divided into three paragraphs.Zhou Shui couldn't talk much about the substance when he called.

Zhou Shui unplugged the phone, but the connection was very fast. Zhou Shui said: "I received a bracelet a few days ago. I think it suits you very well. I can give it to you."

Yan Jing asked, "What material?"

Zhou Shui said, "Jade."

Yan Jing said again: "What color is it?"

Zhou Shui replied: "Huang Yu, partly soaked."

Yan Jing asked again: "Is there a carver?"

Zhou Shui replied: "Five Dragons Fighting Treasures, a craftsman in Qianlong's year."

Said rigorously: "Is the circle suitable?"

Zhou Shui said: "Almost. Then when will I send it to you?"

Seriously replied: "No."

Zhou Shui was amused.My heart said, "Why don't you spend so much effort?" "

Zhou Shui ate dinner outside, and went home to watch TV for a while, "Journey to the West", watching it was a struggle - Monkey King made a movement, and hit a stick with a golden light, Zhou Shui brushed his teeth, washed his face, changed Put on pajamas, come back and look again, the stick hasn't landed yet.

I can't watch TV, let's go to bed.Zhou Shui was lying on the bed, suffering from insomnia.He scolded: "Damn, it's all caused by sticks." Lying on the bed, thinking about it, thinking about those seven fingers, he thought to himself, I have to go to Bai Lao's place tomorrow.In any case, I have to persuade him to put the banzhi in the bank and rent a small cabinet, which only costs 150 yuan a year.There was an uproar about the lectures in those classes, and if they didn't keep them all, whoever saw the money was interested.A little girl and an old man, if something happens, it will be broken.

He didn't sleep well, and woke up early the next day, Zhou Shui was a little dazed.While brushing his teeth, he heard someone knock on the door, Zhou Shui opened the door muttering, and outside the door were Bai Lao and the little nanny.Zhou Shui froze for a moment, but didn't react for a while.

The little nanny said with a smile: "If you go to our house, you didn't block the door to prevent you from entering."

Zhou Shui giggled, and hurriedly moved away: "Please, Miss." He placed the two of them on the sofa, took out a book from the wall cabinet and handed it to Bai Lao: "Look at it first, I'll wash it Face."

Zhou Shui went into the bathroom.Bai Lao's eyes fell on the book.He only glanced at the book cover, and suddenly his expression changed, and his hands trembled involuntarily.I wanted to turn the pages of the book, but the pages were shaking, but I couldn't open them.The little nanny hugged the old man, crying in her voice: "Brother Zhou Shui, brother Zhou Shui, come quickly, come quickly." Zhou Shui ran out from the bathroom, put one hand on the back of the old man's neck, and pressed the other on the Renzhong acupoint, In a moment, Bai Lao let out a sigh of relief, and his body softened on the sofa.

(End of this chapter)