Chapter 130 Great Determination
Chapter 130 Great Determination
After hearing her words, Zhou Xia was also quite touched...
Indeed, the auction industry looks quite glamorous, but only those who are actually engaged in this industry will know the pain. The collection of lots alone is enough to make people with weak will give up.
If Zhou Xia did not have been engaged in this industry after graduation and had a deep affection for it. Instead, she chose to enter this industry after obtaining an archaeological identification system, it would probably not last long.
Zhou Xia also said, "Indeed, I think that although the current auction market is quite unsatisfactory, as a whole, auctions are more friendly and intuitive to new collectors. At least, it is much better than buying things in the market rashly. No matter what, it is carefully selected by appraisers. It is a place worth our careful investment. I am willing to do my best to do my best."
Liu Yuqing's eyes fell on him. Although Zhou Xia didn't talk much, it fully demonstrated that he did have a deep relationship with this industry and he was also a person who valued feelings very much. If it weren't for this, with Zhou Xia's current ability, he could jump out alone, and there was no need to work with Xu Yaohui.
Before she could sigh more, the lively Xu Liuxin came to make trouble and asked Liu Yuqing if she was planning to put this Chenghua blue and white porcelain to the auction.
Liu Yuqing laughed and said, "It seems that in Xin'er, I have become a character like a death-seeking ghost, specializing in poaching other people's good things."
Xu Liuxin laughed, "That's it! Sister Yuqing is an auctioneer and is so dedicated and dedicated. It makes people feel strange if you don't want to put good things on the auction. By the way, we can indeed see a lot of good things at every auction, and this is thanks to your efforts."
"It's good that Xin'er can understand us. Of course, we are not saints, so we still have to charge for the fee." Liu Yuqing smiled.
"I can understand this, otherwise it would be a loss-making operation. Who would be willing to do it?" Although Xu Liuxin is not old, she is quite familiar with the insider market.
"It would be best if Uncle Xu could think so." Liu Yuqing looked forward to it. Liu Yuqing was also aware of the economic situation of Xu Yaohui's family, so that she would say this.
It is still a bit difficult to ask Xu Yaohui to auction this thing.
Because Xu Yaohui needs to cash out this thing as soon as possible to maintain normal business activities. Although buying such things is quite accidental, it can be said that it is not expected. But when you really have such something in your hands, it will still make people feel extremely excited to think of the huge profits it can bring.
Xu Liuxin smiled and said to Zhou Xia, "I guess, Zhou Xia, you are more inclined to send this Chenghua blue and white porcelain to auction, right?"
Zhou Xia replied, "That's it! I don't care, it depends on what Uncle Xu means."
Xu Liuxin said that he was right and wrong and despised him.
Zhou Xia said he didn't mind, which was his true thought. Anything was good. If you gave it to the auction, you might get more money, you can accumulate fame and reputation for the Tiandi Auction Company, and win Liu Yuqing's favor. He is naturally willing to do such things. If you don't go to the auction and trade it privately, the advantage is that you can cash quickly and get more cash. If you have the chance, you can buy more treasures.
Not only Zhou Xia’s own understanding, but Liu Yuqing and even Xu Liuxin were also quite clear about this principle.
After talking to the two of them, Liu Yuqing thought about it and whispered to Zhou Xia. What she meant was to ask Zhou Xia if she wanted Zhao Xiangbo to come over and take a look.
Zhou Xia has no special opinion on this.
Liu Yuqing meant that Zhao Xiangbo would not blame him for receiving the good things and not notifying him.
Zhou Xia thought it would be fine. Anyway, Zhao Xiangbo would know sooner or later. If he notified him earlier, he would win a little favor. Otherwise, he would be nagged to death.
Then, Zhou Xia called Zhao Xiangbo.
Zhao Xiangbo was a little surprised when he received the call, "I said, "You kid, why are you willing to call me on your own initiative? Is it because of the repair of the Ding kiln porcelain in the morning? I haven't sent it yet!"
Zhou Xia knew that the old man had rich associations, but he was used to this, so he said calmly, "It's not that matter. I'll leave the porcelain repair to Mr. Zhao. I feel relieved. I called this time, mainly because I wanted Mr. Zhao to do us another favor?"
"Tell me, what's the matter? I will definitely help if I can help." Zhao Xiangbo was very proud, but in fact he seemed too bored.
"That's right. We just bought a piece of Chenghua blue and white porcelain, which is a relatively large piece of Jizun. I want to invite Mr. Zhao to come over and help us make an appraisal to see if it is the authentic one." Zhou Xia said very politely.
Zhao Xiangbo laughed and said, "That's it! I'll help you with this. I'll arrive right away wherever you are."
Zhou Xia said that in Xu Yaohui's store, just let him come over directly.
Zhao Xiangbo smiled and said yes, and said that he was the life of Zhou Xia to be a hard worker.
This is the conscience of heaven and earth. No matter how brave Zhou Xia is, he will not dare to treat him as a coolie.
In fact, Zhao Xiangbo took the initiative to take on many things, but he liked to say this, and Zhou Xia had no choice but to smile bitterly.
Xu Liuxin was a little surprised and asked Zhou Xia, "When did you have such a good relationship with Grandpa Zhao?"
Zhou Xia could only laugh, "This world is changing very quickly!"
Xu Liuxin also laughed, she knew that it would be better to notify Zhao Xiangbo early for such a thing, otherwise everyone's ears would be very devastated again. Although after he came, everyone's ears could not escape the fate of being ravaged, it would be better to have less trouble, less trouble.
Zhao Xiangbo was quite fast. Liu Yuanshan and Liu Zeqing carefully looked at the blue and white porcelain. After a while, Zhao Xiangbo arrived when he was discussing with Xu Zhendong and Xu Yaohui and others.
"Oh, Lao Liu is here too! It turns out that I'm still late! Zhou Xia, you guy, are very unkind! Fortunately, I worked hard to call and help you find someone to repair your Ding Kiln porcelain." Zhao Xiangbo's voice has always been very loud and he likes to compete for the first place. Seeing that Liu Yuanshan and the others were in front, he couldn't help but shout.
Zhou Xia could only smile bitterly, which was also something that Zhao Xiangbo didn't like.
Liu Yuqing asked him in surprise, "Zhou Xia, when did you receive the porcelain from Ding Kiln again!"
Zhou Xia replied with a wry smile, "Just when I went to the ghost market this morning, it was considered a broken weapon. It was scratched so badly that it needed to be repaired. So, I would like to ask Mr. Zhao to find someone to help."
"After repairing, we have to open our eyes. Although Ding kiln porcelain is not uncommon, I guess that since it has repair value, the quality should be quite good." Liu Yuqing guessed that she also reasoned from a logical perspective. Moreover, after so many things and authentic products, she became more and more confident in Zhou Xia's vision. At least the things he bought were genuine products, and then there were quite a few precious collections.
Zhou Xia nodded and said yes.
Xu Liuxin also said, "There are the five famous kilns in the Song Dynasty! Not enough for you to be so bad."
Liu Yuqing smiled. She also knew that the current market conditions of Ding Kiln porcelain were not very good. After she saw the true face of the restored porcelain, she would talk about other things. She was not in a hurry now.
After Zhao Xiangbo greeted several people, he immediately went to see the Chenghua blue and white porcelain big item they had just received.
This is the same as Xu Zhendong and Liu Yuanshan. This is also a common manifestation of older generation experts who see such rare blue and white porcelain.
Everyone is used to Zhao Xiangbo's performance. No matter how extraordinary he says, it will not cause much trouble.
However, after hearing that Zhou Xia bought Ding Kiln porcelain, he couldn't help but turn his attention to this young man who had been frequently picking up bargains recently and stayed for a while.
Everyone was sighing that his luck seemed to be too good.
Of course, what corresponds to this is that Zhou Xia's current vision has reached a rather terrifying situation.
Every time he makes a move, he almost gains. In comparison, Xu Yaohui, who has been in this industry for decades, is weak.
Xu Yaohui seemed to feel this too, and smiled and said, "Don't look at me, I can't compare with that monster Zhou Xia."
OK! Zhou Xia has now upgraded to a monster. Fortunately, this monster is now pestered by Xu Liuxin, the weird little girl, otherwise, it would be time to come and bite people.
Xu Zhendong asked Xu Yaohui what happened to Zhou Xia's Ding Kiln porcelain, why didn't he hear him mention it?
Xu Yaohui also briefly explained the situation in the morning. At this point, their eyes at Zhou Xia were more like looking at monsters.
Although Zhou Xia was talking to Xu Liuxin and the others, he also felt that gaze. What he could do can only be regarded as praise and encouragement, and then strive to do better.
Only when Zhao Xiangbo appreciates porcelain can he calm down.
This also gives everyone a relatively quiet communication environment.
Liu Yuqing also went to Liu Yuanshan and Liu Zeqing to talk about the views of Zhou Xia about half of the owner of the porcelain.
Now, what they need to do is Xu Yaohui.
If they want to send the thing to the auction, now is the best opportunity. Otherwise, if they missed a little time, they might have taken action.
Finally, Liu Yuanshan spoke, "Yaohui, do you plan to collect this Chenghua blue and white porcelain by yourself or what?"
When Xu Yaohui heard what he said, he knew that such a play would happen.
In fact, when Liu Yuqing appeared, he had already expected that such a situation would happen. He also had a case in his heart and was waiting for him to ask questions!
Xu Yaohui replied calmly, "This, I have to ask Zhou Xia what he means to see if he wants to collect it. I bought this piece of porcelain with him. If he wants to collect it, I have to consider his opinion first."
Everyone turned their eyes to Zhou Xia, and Zhou Xia replied, "I have no objection, and I don't think about collecting it now. Uncle Xu, just make an idea.
Well, Zhou Xia kicked the ball back again.
"You guy is very slippery! Although this piece of blue and white porcelain is a rare treasure, I don't plan to collect it. The cost of collection is a bit high." Xu Yaohui smiled. At this point, he was also prepared. He just saw Liu Yuqing doing Zhou Xia's work there. In addition, Zhou Xia, like his father Xu Zhendong, is also an employee of an auction company. Out of a sense of responsibility, it is easy to do work.
"You bought it for more than 100,000 yuan, and the cost is still high! Collection is not about collecting it but not collecting it." Xu Zhendong was speechless.
Receive but not hide.
This is very contrary to the spirit of collection.
However, in the current market, few people can really collect it.
Xu Yaohui's job is to be an antique businessman. It is a common thing for antiques to come in and out of his hands.
Liu Yuanshan and his auction company are doing similar work. What they hope is to encourage everyone to do is to communicate more people's collections, rather than keeping them in their hands and not taking them out.
Liu Yuanshan said, "This kind of good thing is indeed a rare fine product in ten years. If it is kept in your hands and can be played and appreciated from time to time, it is indeed a pleasing thing. But since you don't plan to collect it, you might as well give it to our auction company to operate. This autumn auction cannot be held, but the spring auction next year is a good time. Everyone knows that collecting items now is very difficult, just support our work. The competition among auction companies is very fierce. If there are no two items that can suppress the scene, it is really difficult to gain a foothold."
Liu Zeqing also took over the topic and said, "If this Chenghua blue and white porcelain can be kept for next year's spring auction, the market will definitely recover. Keep it in your hands for the time being, and we can all appreciate it for a longer time. What do you think, Lao Xu?"
Xu Yaohui could only smile bitterly, "Actually, if we don't collect it, we can do whatever we want. It's okay to go to the spring auction, and we also support the operation of the auction. But now, Zhou Xia and I are relatively tight in funds. I discussed with him. We originally planned to go shopping for some good things at this autumn auction."
Liu Yuanshan also knew that Xu Yaohui was crying for poverty! After all, the last Xuande blue and white porcelain was sent to the autumn auction, but there was no effect. It would take a certain amount of time to wait for the auction to be settled.
Xu Yaohui is in the antique business again. Without working capital, the business cannot be done.
Although everyone is familiar with each other and has a good relationship, it will be bad if it really affects others' business. Last time, they are willing to hand over Xuande blue and white porcelain to the auction company to operate, which proves that everyone's relationship is quite good and they are particularly willing to give face.
Liu Yuanshan said, "Well! We can find a way to solve the problem of capital, but it is not an exaggeration to say that Chenghua blue and white porcelain is produced in ten years. Not to mention anything else, as long as it is promoted, the influence alone will be enough to make the auction shine brightly. Moreover, if such blue and white porcelain is kept in the store, it can also bring great benefits to the business."
Xu Yaohui replied, "If the funds can be solved, there will be no problem. Maybe we can find more treasures to cherish."
"Don't rush to take action!" Liu Yuanshan said that a piece of Chenghua blue and white porcelain like this was determined to be put on the spring auction next year. The problem facing Xu Yaohui and Zhou Xia is just a problem of insufficient funds. As long as they solve this problem, with their friendship with them, this blue and white porcelain will be on the spring auction, which is a perfect thing.
Liu Zeqing discussed with Xu Yaohui that the blue and white porcelain should be estimated first. Under the current market conditions, how much can this blue and white porcelain be sold? In the past Chenghua blue and white porcelain, there were also considerable reference prices.
Unlike Zhou Xia who also needs to search for information online, Xu Yaohui and Liu Zeqing are not very sensitive to market conditions. According to the unanimous judgment of the two, the market value of such a type of Chenghua blue and white porcelain should be at least about 13 million.
This is not a small number, so both sides are a little confused.
The key to the auction is that the cash is too slow. After the person takes the auction, payment is also a difficult problem, especially when mainland buyers and industry insiders are smiling bitterly when they mention it.
If Xu Yaohui takes action through insiders or contacts collectors directly, he will just not show up the rabbit and not show up the eagle, and the money will be cleared. Of course, this price will naturally not be higher than that at auction.
Fortunately, the Liu family has relatively strong financial strength. To a large extent, they are also doing a shouting business, and they want to increase their influence through this. The auction companies that are really profitable are those fraudsters. Their idea is to make a fortune. There are very few that really make a lot of money in China, especially those who sell at sky-high prices and have not paid for several years, making the auction companies' accounts rotten.
After discussing and discussing with Xu Yaohui repeatedly, Liu Yuanshan and Liu Zeqing proposed that they first raise 10 million yuan of funds and lend them to the two of them for business without interest. This is also the price the Liu family paid for the spring auction of this Chenghua blue and white porcelain.
After all, it is impossible to want the horse to run away without letting the horse eat grass. No matter how good the relationship is, you cannot let others do a loss-making business, which will affect normal operations.
If he gets this money, Xu Yaohui will be more affordable, and the antique shop he runs will not be too embarrassed.
Zhou Xia can also be assured and bold as to buy some good things he likes. The Liu family is not afraid that they can't afford the money. Just the items they gave to the autumn auction this time were enough to pay back the money.
It’s just the issue of liquidity, it’s a troublesome thing.
Zhao Xiangbo also came to join in the fun afterwards. He admired the courage of the Liu family. He was able to spend such a large amount of money to make plans for the future. Of course, Zhao Xiangbo thought more about whether this blue and white porcelain would be kept in the store, he could come and appreciate it often. (To be continued.
Chapter completed!