Chapter 60
In 1998, the antique market in Lianhua Market had not yet taken shape, and it was mostly small gatherings initiated by some antique collectors and enthusiasts.
The real opportunity to form a scale was at the end of 1998, after many antique objects that were sold out from now on were auctioned at high prices at auctions in Shanghai.
He clearly remembered that during that period, whether it was the news of the Lotus Market or local TV stations, there were related reports all over the world. A fanatical antique craze arose between the Lotus Market antique industry and the antiques industry beat their chests and stamped their feet.
Hao Jun was lucky enough to see the antiques sold on TV several times. The company boss in his previous life was the income from one of his auction items and boasted in the company, so his memory was clear in his mind. I believe that the treasure will be full of golden eyes and will be recognized.
Some babies must be still covered in dust in the antique market!
He took out all his belongings, overdrawed his living expenses for several months, and dragged them on Qin Zi, and he also had the intention of robbing them. Of course, there would be generous returns. This confident boy still has this kind of self-confidence.
Qin Zi looked at this place that was very unfamiliar to her, and her beautiful eyes were full of curiosity.
Let’s call this place a small antique market. Most of them are old people, and most of the youngest are over forty years old. There are not many seemingly smart speculators.
However, the combination of Qin Zi and Hao Jun, a young man and beautiful woman is obviously very rare here, especially a beautiful beauty like Qin Zi. Even the uncles and grandpas who are pure and have no desires can't help but look at them a few more times.
Hao Jun went straight to a larger antique shop called Cuizhuzhai.
It is the owner of this store that he would almost jump into Donghu after the New Year this year.
The boy did not have much psychological burden, played with antiques, and did not have the same state of gain or loss, and he was just a layman after all.
The clerk was a young man. When he saw Qin Zi coming in, his eyes lit up very much and he greeted him diligently.
Hao Jun automatically ignored him.
The cabinet on the left is full of ancient jade objects, green, purple, red, and even black. It is all available. With Hao Jun’s little experience, he can tell at least half of the fakes at a glance, and then turns his head without interest. The owner is not here.
The cabinet on the right is composed of some calligraphy and painting books, some of which are ancient and old, some are carefully mounted and decorated, and there are also many works by masters from recent times. However, whether they are original works is a matter of opinion.
In the middle, the object that Cuizhuzhai’s shopkeeper thought was the most valuable, and was placed in the most conspicuous position.
"Miss, come and take a look. This is a purple bowl that is imitated with the Jun kiln in Jiangxi. It is so precious. The shopkeeper regards it as a treasure of the store!"
Qin Zi was obviously interested in a blood-red and exquisite porcelain bowl on the main cabinet. Its luster is round and as bright as the sunset, like a jade, and the clerk is trying hard to show off to Qin Zi.
"Is the imitation valuable?" Qin Zi said in surprise.
Hao Jun smiled and continued to look for his target.
A young man suddenly turned out from the inner room of Cuizhuzhai and said with a loud smile: "Miss, this is wrong. If this is a real porcelain made from Jun kiln, to be honest, I can't come up with a few pieces in the entire Z province. This purple bowl is a product imitated by Jinhua Jun kiln in the late Qing Dynasty. It has a natural design, perfect workmanship, unique and priceless!"
Qin Zi suddenly realized and nodded with a smile, "So that's how it is!"
The young man's eyes showed a hint of greed and hurriedly sent away the reluctant clerk around him, "Miss, are you here to buy some antiques? Can I introduce some to the lady? This is my business card!"
Qin Zi turned her gaze to the young man who was looking at the cabinet while leaning against the cabinet. She had not yet understood where the treasure the young man was talking about was.
Hao Jun's eyes were not on Qin Zi at this moment, and his eyes were all focused on the shelf in the inconspicuous corner beside the main cabinet. An incense burner similar to a bronze object matched the memories in his mind.
It is the stove that the boss often hangs at his mouth.
The boy's heart suddenly became thrust.
The young man looked at Hao Jun's appearance and thought it was Qin Zi's younger brother or something, so he smiled and said, "These objects were collected from the countryside, not worth much money, and they are not too old and have no collection value. If you want to give them to someone, it will look a little shabby!"
He judged that this was a pair of siblings who bought antiques and gave them to elders in the family.
Hao Jun refused to comment and continued to look at the incense burner. There were many clay marks and the preservation was not very good. I think the young man said the origin is true.
The four dragons surrounded it, the hideous dragon head was clearly visible, and there were some ancient patterns between the gaps.
Hao Jun picked it up and looked at the base. There was a pattern of two dragons playing with beads, with six clear words written: "Made in the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty."
The young man walked around the counter: "This is a fake. The specific era should be in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which was worth a few dollars. However, due to the preservation, the lid of the incense burner disappeared, which was a discount!"
"Xiaojun, is this also a copy?" Qin Zi simply leaned over Hao Jun and looked at it carefully.
Between a gust of fragrant wind, there were really two laymen watching the fun.
If it weren't for memory, Hao Jun probably wouldn't have liked this incense burner, but this incense burner with the words "made during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty" was indeed a copy, but it was not a copy after the founding of the People's Republic of China, but a copy of the around Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. It is an antique among the imitations and is of great value.
I think it was the owner of Cuizhuzhai who was misunderstood and placed it in such an inconspicuous place like garbage.
The young man looked at the two siblings calmly, "If you want to choose a gift, I would recommend jade, calligraphy and paintings, etc., to play with and enjoy it, and it seems more attentive!"
"Miss, please take a look at this purple clay teapot. The price is not expensive. It is mainly based on the shape and design. It is quite suitable to give gifts to the elderly!"
Hao Jun's heart moved, "How much does this cost?"
"It's not expensive, it's only more than 2,000 yuan. If the lady likes it, it can be cheaper!"
The young man turned his attention to Qin Zi again.
Hao Jun curled his lips. He originally wanted to buy it and give it to Principal Gu to flatter him, but he was slaughtered as a fat sheep.
"I want to buy this incense burner and this pair of candlesticks beside you. Please offer a price!"
The young man looked at Qin Zi in embarrassment and said, "We sell these things on the level. You can buy them all. If you want to do it alone, it's really a bit embarrassing!"
Hao Jun was delighted. He didn't want to be so eye-catching.
After all, in addition to that incense burner, a pair of door hooks on the same floor were also one of the auction items at that time. Although the value was under the incense burner, it was quite expensive.
Hao Jun pretended to be frowning and said, "How much should be the layer of things?"
The young man smiled and said, "If it is one layer, it will be more than 500 points. Even if it is 500, I still recommend that you look at the others. You really can't take advantage of these things!"
Hao Jun thought about it. It seemed that he had to pay out the living expenses for nearly three months in this way. He took out a lot of fragments and pieces of money in pain and hesitation, put them on the counter, indicating that he wanted to buy all the floor.
The young man wanted to say a few more words. He was a businessman, so he naturally had no possibility of pushing the business out. Finally, he stopped talking in time. After packing all the things for Hao Jun, he said enthusiastically: "If you need it, can I send you a ride?"
"No need, we have to continue shopping!"
"Oh? Then I can help you two refer to it!" The young man showed a eager expression.
Qin Zi looked at Hao Jun hesitantly.
Hao Jun curled his lips and pointed to the works in Cuizhuzhai that seemed to be copying Master Li Ruiqing Hongyi's calligraphy and said: "You go and recognize all those words and translate them for us sisters!"
The young man was stunned and watched Qin Zi's graceful back gradually fade away. He secretly cursed the young man in his heart to buy a bunch of rags and would be beaten up by his elders.
The young clerk felt relieved inside and said calmly on the surface: "Young master, the old man just took a rough look at these objects. Don't you need to identify them again?"
The young man curled his lips and said proudly: "Is it worth it? The old man is a busy man. I have seen all these with my own eyes. They are just a bunch of rags, not even worth a hundred yuan! A fool is a fool, crazy and he is still squeezing me! Humph——"
The clerk nodded deeply, but Qin Zi’s beautiful smile was in his heart.
"Xiaojun, these things are the treasures you mentioned?"
Qin Zi asked in confusion, obviously not thinking that the rags in her eyes could be worth 500 yuan, or even the treasures mentioned by the boy.
"Sister Qin Zi, just take a look. I spent three months living expenses and would never be aimless. Let's go to a few more places to see!"
Qin Zi nodded obediently, still staring at the various antique objects on the street stall in a daze.
Chapter completed!