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Chapter 304 Someone is really up to something

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    After listening to Meng Zitao's story, Xu Jiayi asked in surprise: "Isn't it true? You only spent 150 yuan to buy it? I remember that the one in the exhibition hall was estimated to be 600,000 to 800,000 yuan, right?"

    Shu Ze smiled and shook his head: "That's just a conservative estimate. When it comes to the auction, the transaction price will be at least one million."

    "150, millions" Lu Baocheng and Xu Jiayi couldn't help but look at each other. This money is so good.

    "This is nothing" Shu Ze smiled and picked out a few of Meng Zitao's previous experiences of picking up leaks and talked about them. Both Lu Baocheng and Lu Baocheng were shocked and didn't know what to say.

    Meng Zitao, on the side, smiled modestly and inadvertently glared at Shu Ze, blaming him for being nosy, but he was a little strange in his heart as to why Shu Ze talked so much today. Could it be that he wanted Lu Baocheng to believe in his own eyesight?  ?

    ¡°He is truly a famous teacher and disciple!¡±

    Lu Baocheng sighed with emotion, then pointed at the jade owl and asked: "Brother Meng, please tell me, I think the jade owl in the exhibition hall is similar to this one, how can I prove whether it is authentic or not?"

    Meng Zitao said: "It may not be clear what I said. After the preview, I asked them to bring the things over. With comparison, the explanation will be more intuitive."

    "Okay, thank you."

    "There's nothing so polite about this."

    Then, Lu Baocheng began to select the inkstone on the table. While selecting, he also asked Meng Zitao for advice, and Meng Zitao also gave a familiar and easy-to-understand explanation.

    "What kind of stone is this?" Lu Baocheng asked, pointing to a chestnut-yellow inkstone.

    Meng Zitao explained: "This is the Songhua Inkstone produced in Ji Province. This kind of inkstone is made of Songhua stone. It first appeared in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, but there are very few surviving ones. When the Manchu and Qing Dynasties entered the customs and became the world's leader, the Songhua Inkstone became famous because of its  The special historical origin favored it and became a royal item for the Qing emperor."

    Lu Baocheng nodded. Since it can become a royal item, he must be good at ink. Of course, he would like to ask more specifically: "What is the texture of this square inkstone, and what is the meaning of the pattern?"

    Meng Zitao said: "The color of pine flower stone has many colors. Among the many colors, poplar green is the top grade, chestnut yellow is the fine product, maple red is the only one, and white and black are also rare with pure and cold colors.  . Of course, the multi-color series and the accompanying color series are also good materials as long as the colors are harmonious and bright. Looking at this Songhua inkstone specifically, you can tell that it is a high-quality inkstone in terms of color, and the texture is delicate and the ink is fast. It is a good inkstone.  .¡±

    Meng Zitao went on to explain the pattern: "Look at this square inkstone. It has an immortal figure carved on the surface. He wears a high crown on his head, his mustache hangs down his clothes, and his folds are turned over. His left hand pulls the red tendon rope of the Ao, and his right hand holds Ruyi, sitting upright on the Ao.  . The turtle is carved in bas-relief, with wide-open eyes, gaping teeth, raised beards and hair, outstretched fins and curled tail, and a vigorous posture."

    "Ao is a giant tortoise or turtle in the legendary sea. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, images of dragons and turtles were carved on the stone slabs in the middle of the palace steps. All candidates who took the imperial examination had to wait for the exam at the foot of the palace steps. According to regulations, the first scholar was ranked first.  You have to stand at the top of the turtle, so the top scorer in the examination is called 'the top one'. The traditional pattern is usually symbolized by a crane standing on the head of a turtle, which has a similar meaning. Replacing the crane with the crane adds to the meaning of good luck and longevity"

    Next, Meng Zitao introduced the carving work and age of the inkstone.

    Lu Baocheng nodded repeatedly after hearing this: "Okay, I will choose this square inkstone, you tell me the price."

    Meng Zitao smiled and said: "This square inkstone is a bit more expensive. If you think it's okay, just consider it 20,000."

    Lu Baocheng agreed without much thought.

    After completing the transaction, Meng Zitao saw that it was time for dinner and invited everyone to have dinner together. After dinner, he took everyone to visit several scenic spots.

    At dinner time, everyone had ordered, and when the waiter started serving the dishes, Zhang Jingqiang rushed over with his things.

    Zhang Jingqiang poured a glass of wine: "I was negligent about the jade owl. I apologize to everyone!"

    After saying that, he drank a large glass of red wine in one gulp.

    "Okay." Next to him, Shu Ze pulled Zhang Jingqiang to his seat and said, "As the old saying goes, only a man who commits a thousand days can be a thief, and there is no one who can take a thousand days to guard against thieves. How does this matter have anything to do with you? You can guard against it.  How can it be protected for a lifetime?"

    Meng Zitao also smiled and nodded: "That's right, if Brother Zhang can prevent counterfeiting by yourself, what do you need us to do?"

    Zhang Jingqiang nodded and said: "Hey, that's what I said, but it's only now that we discovered that something went wrong, which made us passive."

    Meng ZitaoLu Baocheng shook his head: "It's not like you don't know that this matter is very important and cannot be decided so quickly. Moreover, this matter will take several months, so you don't have to worry."

    Shu Ze patted his chest: "It may take a day to decide, and my heart may not be settled in a day either."

    Lu Baocheng smiled and said: "Then I agree with the old saying, good things come to you in a long way."

    "You guy"

    The next day, Meng Zitao brought the disguised jade owl to the auction company, and called Zhang Jingqiang, who had already arrived, to come to his office with him.

    Meng Zitao smiled and said, "How about it? Can you see the difference?"

    Zhang Jingqiang stared at the two jade owls in his hands in amazement, and said in amazement: "If you hadn't told me, I would have thought that these two things were carved from the same mold."

    Meng Zitao smiled and said: "Of course it's still not 100% the same. If you use a magnifying glass, you can still see the difference between the two. But as the old saying goes, it's dark under the lamp. Since the other party has determined that there is something wrong with the thing, as long as we  You¡¯re not too lucky, it shouldn¡¯t be exposed.¡±

    "sharp!"

    Zhang Jingqiang gave Meng Zitao a thumbs up, but he immediately reacted: "If you make this change, will it affect the jade?"

    Meng Zitao smiled and shook his head: "It won't have any impact. If necessary, it won't take long for me to restore it to its original state."

    He was using some of the techniques in that repairing technique, and it happened to be a practical training.

    Zhang Jingqiang smiled and said: "I didn't expect that you would actually have such skills. Then can you make the fakes look old?"

    Meng Zitao nodded and said, "Of course, but based on my eyesight, do you think I need to make money with this?"

    "Of course you don't need this."

    Zhang Jingqiang waved his hand and said with a sly smile: "I just think that your skills can be used to trick people."

    Meng Zitao was not disgusted by this, and said with a smile: "I will not offend others unless they offend me. If the other party uses some underhanded tactics, I will not be pedantic and use fair and aboveboard tactics against him."

    "Yes, that's how it should be!"

    After discussing with Zhang Jingqiang, Meng Zitao received a call from He Wanyi and asked him to pick up her and Xiaoyun downstairs.

    Meng Zitao quickly applied for a temporary pass, went downstairs and walked to He Wanyi and Xiaoyun who were waiting at the door.

    After showing his pass to the security guard, Meng Zitao led the two women into the building.

    He Wanyi said apologetically: "I'm really sorry, I asked you to run away."

    Meng Zitao smiled and said it didn't matter, and asked curiously: "By the way, where is the pass I gave you last time?"

    Xiaoyun stuck out his tongue and said, "It's my fault. I got up late and forgot to put the pass in my bag."

    He Wanyi rolled her eyes: "You still have the nerve to say that, if you still can't get rid of your habit of sleeping in, I'll see how you run the store in the future!"

    Xiaoyun said with a smile: "I'm changing my mind, right? Look, I've gotten up half an hour earlier than before."

    He Wanyi shook her head: "It depends on how long you can persist."

    Meng Zitao led the two of them into the temporarily arranged auction hall, and found a location that was not too far forward but easy for observation.

    "What are you, boss, doing sitting here?" Xiaoyun was a little surprised.

    Meng Zitao smiled and said: "Sitting in front will be the target of public criticism, and many people know me. If they find out that I am participating in the auction, some people may follow me."

    Having been together for so long, the two of them have a certain understanding of Meng Zitao's accomplishments and reputation in antiques, so they both understand Meng Zitao.

    Xiaoyun sighed with emotion: "It seems that being famous can be quite troublesome sometimes."

    ¡°Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.¡±

    Meng Zitao smiled, and then asked: "What did you think of the goods you went to see together yesterday?"

    He Wanyi nodded and said: "It's good, but the price is a bit expensive. We may not be able to purchase large quantities for a while."

    Meng Zitao said nonchalantly: "Hey, let's hold on to it for now and just tell Aze."

    He Wanyi shook her head: "This is not good. We have troubled him so many times. Let's do it step by step." (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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