Chapter 156: Antique Appreciation Meeting
Nancheng Commercial Center, where today's antique appreciation meeting was held, the huge square was filled with spectators and countless people waiting for the treasure appraisal.
Early in the morning, Jiang Ge drove here with two newly recruited bodyguards.
As soon as we got off the bus, Mr. Long came up with his assistant, "Jiang Xiaoyou, I haven't seen you for nearly a month and you still look so good. Business has been booming recently, right?"
"Fortunately, thanks to Mr. Long, the business is still going well." Jiang Ge smiled.
"Haha, I have found a seat for you as a treasure appraiser today. It's right over there. I'll take you to have a look. When someone asks you to appraise something, how much you charge will depend on your ability."
Long Ye led Jiang Ge through the crowd to the appraiser's seat at the front desk. There were seven or eight tables around, all sitting with famous antique appraisers. Compared to others, Jiang Ge really stood out.
Young and face-to-face, he quickly attracted everyone's attention.
"This is your position. You will sit here later. My position is at the front."
Mr. Long pointed at the chief in the center. It was obvious that his status in the entire treasure appraising association was extraordinary.
"Thank you Mr. Long for taking care of me. I'm very grateful."
Jiang Ge is not ignorant. He knows that this kind of treasure appraisal meeting has been actually decided by all parties. Each seat represents the interests of one party. One more table means one more benefit.
After all, the number of people who come to request a treasure appraisal is limited.
"It's nothing, it's just a seat. As the vice-president of the Pengcheng Antiques Association, I still have some respect." Mr. Long waved his hand, and just as he was about to give some instructions, several figures came over.
The leader was an old man with a white beard, wearing a black gown from the Republic of China period, a sun hat on his head, and walking calmly.
"Master Long, this is the very powerful treasure appraiser you mentioned. How capable he is at such a young age. I don't think this is appropriate."
The speaker was a well-known treasure appraiser in the antique world, known as "Peng Sandou" Peng Jinyuan. He claimed that he could see through all antiques in just three pipes of cigarettes. His reputation in the industry was as good as that of Long Yushan.
Both of them are vice-presidents of the Antiques Association, and they have often fought for fame and fortune over the years.
"Yes, Mr. Long, this yellow-haired boy has only a few hairs. Will it smear the reputation of my Antiques Association? Do we need to be careful?"
The three people behind also tried to dissuade him, and looked at the immature Jiang Ge and shook their heads. These days, colleagues are enemies, and in their opinion, Jiang Ge is just using the back door to make money.
His eyes were filled with contempt.
"Why, Peng Sandou, you are here to ask for forgiveness. I, Long Yushan, have been in the antique world for so many years. When have I ever made a mistake? Little friend Jiang has the strength to sit here. Don't I even have the face?" Mr. Long smiled, his expression
There is a thorn in the smile.
"What are you saying, Mr. Long? Of course we believe you, but we don't believe this boy. You also know that the Antiques Association has a good reputation and relies on its reputation for treasure appraisal. If some incompetent boys ruin the reputation, it will be more than worth the loss.
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Peng Jinyuan smiled and took a puff of cigarette. He was already uncomfortable with Mr. Long suddenly inserting someone into the room. Now he had no intention of giving him any face, "I think it's better to do this. Let this young man go to the Treasure Appraisal Office over there to get one."
Now that the table is ready, this can be regarded as taking care of the underachievers."
"What, asking him to go there, isn't this a slap in my face? I don't agree, so I have to go to you."
Mr. Long looked at the place where Peng Jinyuan was pointing. There was the civilian treasure appraisal office. There were a few lonely tables, which were seats for private treasure appraisers. The treatment was not the same as the official one. Those who held the treasures were not willing to look at it.
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Usually only when there is really no one here, some people will go there to try their luck, which is the place with the least potential.
Of course he didn't want Jiang Ge to go there, which would give him nowhere to show off his face.
"Let me go, Long Yushan, are you kidding? To tell you the truth, I have reported this situation to the president. The seats here are limited and we cannot allow some unknown people to come in. Anyway, even if you don't agree, we won't
Acknowledge this as an official seat."
Peng Jinyuan completely showed off his cards. Originally, he didn't want to get too serious with Mr. Long, but the old man was stubborn.
"How dare you!" Long Yushan was angry. He didn't expect things to change like this. He said angrily, "Even if the president comes, I won't agree. I am the person in charge of today's appreciation meeting, and I have the final say."
"It's not up to you. The Antique Appreciation Conference is a conference for everyone, and you, Long Yushan, don't have the final say." Peng Jinyuan smiled, feeling that the other party was just trying to save face.
"Okay Master Long, I'll move!"
Suddenly, Jiang Ge spoke, interrupting the awkward atmosphere.
He also saw that these people were here to drive him away. Since this was the case, it was better to let Mr. Long have a way out to avoid a stalemate.
For him, the Antique Fair is really not that important. He wouldn't be willing to come if Master Long hadn't invited him.
"Jiang Ge, you...hey," Mr. Long sighed, hating that iron could not become steel, and hating his own incompetence for letting these little guys mess up the situation. He felt a little sorry for Jiang Ge.
"Forget it, you might as well go over there. Although it's not as formal as here, not everyone can sit there."
"Let's do this. I'll have someone put a banner on your seat in my name later. It will be regarded as my personal recommendation seat."
After frowning and thinking for a moment, Long Yushan quickly made a decision. He also knew that Jiang Ge didn't want to embarrass himself, so he quickly thought of a compromise.
"Master Long, it's not necessary, why bother you..."
Jiang Ge was hesitant. Master Long would be taking risks by using his personal reputation to help him, and he didn't want to accept this.
"Needless to say, that's it. Just consider it as compensation for not fulfilling my promise today, otherwise I would feel uncomfortable." Long Yushan waved his hand without waiting for Jiang Ge to refuse.
Then someone brought a pen and paper, and with a wave of his hand, he wrote "Long Yushan Recommended Seats" in big characters.
"My calligraphy skills make you laugh. Assistant Xue, please hang this banner at the No. 3 public seat and stamp it with my seal." Long Yushan handed the page to the assistant.
"Master Long is being humble. I didn't expect that you have a first-class eye for treasures and a master's level of calligraphy. At this level, you can be called a master of calligraphy."
Jiang Ge quickly flattered him, but he actually meant it sincerely. Long Yushan's calligraphy was unique and unmistakable. It was indeed a rare good calligraphy.
"Hmph, boy, you are so awesome. I asked Mr. Long to stand up for you personally, just because I'm afraid you'll ruin his reputation."
"Some people will cry then."
Peng Jinyuan shook his head with a look of disdain on his face, feeling that Long Yushan was making a fuss out of a molehill and investing his entire life's fame on a young man. Wasn't this giving him a chance?
In this case, I will help the other person.
Thinking of this, he took a deep look at Jiang Ge.
"Let's go, I'll take you there. Dogs don't stay here, so it's okay if they don't stay here."
Chapter completed!