Chapter 46 The Disciple of the Hong Kong Appraisal Master
I have just rushed out a chapter. Today I just said that I should speed up the update progress, so of course I have to express it.
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The Workers' Cultural Palace is in the city center, just across the street from the exhibition hall.
In the past, this place was the headquarters of a revolutionary combat team. Later, after reform and opening up, more and more people were willing to learn knowledge. It is located in the central location and has convenient transportation. After renovation, the Cultural Palace was opened to the masses during the day and was designated as a night school study class at night.
Today's Cultural Palace is particularly lively. Although there are no gongs and drums, colorful flags are flying everywhere. A red banner is hung high at the gate, which reads "The First Southwest Ethnic Cultural and Art Exchange Exhibition".
Outside the gate of the Cultural Palace, a group of primary school students were wearing white shirts, holding flowers, neatly arranged in two rows, holding flowers, waved at the people walking up the steps, shouting: "Welcome, warm welcome!"
A citizen passing by on a bicycle asked the old man who was sweeping the floor at the door in a strange way: "What kind of activity is this? It's so lively?"
"What's so lively? It's just lively in the morning. I held a very formal opening ceremony. I heard that the city leaders were also here. Secretary Hu also spoke on behalf of the municipal government. Thousands of people attended. Didn't you see that I was sweeping the floor? These are all the paper scraps and melon seeds they threw down, everywhere." The old man said angrily.
"The cultural and artistic exchange exhibition may be interesting." The man couldn't get specific information from the resentful gatekeeper. He looked at the abortion of people coming in and out of the gate, holding small ornaments in his hands. He remembered that there was nothing wrong today, so he pushed his bicycle to the storage area and bought a ticket to enter the Cultural Palace.
At the entrance of the hall, he looked around. The hall of the Cultural Palace that he had been familiar with before was now unrecognizable. There were posters of artworks at the door, and there was also a stall selling souvenirs, which were crowded with people.
At this time, a tall girl came to him and handed him a booklet: "Welcome to you, this is the introduction of the artwork on display, helping you understand our national culture."
The man was surprised. He only heard that the performance introduction would be given to the ballet. He had never seen an art exhibition or a visiting manual. He was flattered and took the booklet. He opened it and saw that the exquisitely printed color pages were printed with ancient cultural relics, calligraphy and painting antiques, all of which were included, including its era, textual research, artistic value, collection value, future expectations, etc.
Such a booklet is an exquisite collection manual for cultural relics.
In the middle of the booklet, some small knowledge about cultural relics appreciation was also explained, and examples were given that there was an illiterate aunt in a certain place. There was a pottery pot for feeding dogs. It was discovered by experts who were familiar with it that it was a cultural relic from the Warring States Period. It was immediately worth a hundred times and was charged at a price of 20,000 yuan. The aunt was so happy that she couldn't stop talking about it. She said that she didn't expect a broken pottery pot to be sold for so much money.
At the end of the manual, it is said that the trend of cultural relics collection is gradually forming, and the number of cultural relics enthusiasts in the country is increasing day by day. Many antiques that are not usually valuable have also been sold at sky-high prices. It is expected that the prices of cultural relics will continue to rise in the future.
He held the manual and looked at the booths in the hall, and his emotions were immediately motivated. If I found an ancient artifact, wouldn’t I have made a fortune? Otherwise, I would buy one from here and collect it. Maybe in a few years, the price would be over.
He walked into the venue excitedly, watched carefully from one booth to another, asked those who knew what to do, and looked for a collection object.
In addition to being like him, who has transformed from ignorance to citizens who are interested in antique collections, many cultural palaces have come to the venue today, but many industry insiders have also come to the venue.
"Oh, Mr. Bo, you are here too. If you attend, this exchange meeting is worthy of your name. Please come inside." Shao Yanjie was also dressed well today, wearing a navy blue wool suit that was very crisp and fit. The old man's leather shoes were polished to the eye and welcomed him with a high spirit.
He can't be unhappy.
No one knew that an internal cultural relics appreciation exchange meeting was positioned as the focus of spiritual civilization propaganda by the city. After a big fanfare in the city center, Shao Yanjie's name also became the focus of attention for the first time.
Speaking of this, he couldn't help but admire Xiao Qiang. A young boy who was just over teenage and under the early twenties could see so far. Not only did he guess the thoughts in the city, but he also made up the old guys in the industry who Lao Yu planned to do it.
At that time, I received a notice from the city that I would like to promote major events and hold a large-scale exhibition in the Cultural Palace. I hope to hold it regularly to contribute to the promotion of the Southwest and the development of the Southwest. Everyone in the antique collection industry was excited, and everyone was rushing to be the first, and they all expressed their intention to organize it.
But when I heard that the city had no money and all expenses had to be paid for by myself, and even the expenses of renting the Cultural Palace could not be reimbursed, I repeatedly stated that the exhibition was an opportunity to promote our country's long-standing culture, and money transactions were absolutely prohibited in the venue. Otherwise, the exhibition would not be cancelled, but legal responsibility would be pursued, the people who made the most noise at the time were all gone and silent.
They are all laughing at me, and there is no benefit, and who is willing to do it unless a fool is still possible.
Shao Yanjie was the fool they called. When everyone gave in, he stood up and resolutely took over the hot potato.
To be honest, if this exhibition is not held, Shao Yanjie is also unsure.
How much does it cost to hold such an exhibition? It even costs one to pay for it personally. It hurts to think about it.
If he didn't do it, he wanted to join the internal exchange meeting in the industry. He wanted to use this to form an economist and make his name known? Now the government is helping you with publicity, isn't it much more intense than doing it yourself?
Just as Xiao Qiang finished the exam, he came to take the new calligraphy and paintings and went back to make fakes. He told Xiao Qiang about the difficulties. Xiao Qiang clearly stated on the spot: "Do it! Of course you have to do it! Not only do it, but you have to do it with great fanfare!"
The boy actually pulled himself directly to the bank to go through the withdrawal procedures and took the 8,000 yuan from the rental venue into his hands: "As I said, you will not only not lose money, but may also make a small profit!"
He collected tickets, three dollars a piece, and several dollars a piece of exhibition souvenirs. He smacked his lips, how much money could it cost.
However, thinking about the temptation of becoming the leader of the cultural relics industry in the southwest and even the whole country, Xiao Qiang paid the money again, he still patted his chest and agreed. Now it seems that he is so wise!
The children who welcomed the guests at the door created a warm atmosphere as soon as they arrived. The propagandists at the entrance of the hall once again aroused the emotions of the visitors. Everyone who entered was very excited. When they came out, most of them rushed to the souvenir stalls, bought one or two imitation antiques, and left happily.
In just one morning, more than 3,000 tickets were sold, and the cost was almost recovered. With the income from souvenirs, I made a small payment after two consecutive days of exhibitions.
Putting aside economic gains, the reputation gains are even more impressive. In order to get a seat in an exhibition, industry insiders across the city sought to come to the door. He easily used this exhibition to reach a preliminary agreement with them on the establishment of the Southwest Collectors Association.
After reporting to relevant government departments, this private organization was also approved, saying that it was a collection enthusiast in our province and could also be managed in an orderly manner. This is highly praised.
After Secretary Hu of the government came in the morning, his status was further consolidated. I dare not say anything else. In the collection industry of southwest province, he also gained a reputation. In the words of that boy Xiao Qiang, that was also a "width"!
This is all the collectors he needed to flatter, but now when he sees him, he bows his hand and says "President Shao". Haha, I am also the President, President Shao of the Southwest Collectors Association.
People feel refreshed when they are happy. Shao Yanjie feels kind to everything now, and he is polite to everyone he sees, which is really a president-general style.
The hall below the Cultural Palace is a place for ordinary tourists to visit. The things placed are either non-selling items from collectors, imitations, or unworthy ones. On the second floor of the Cultural Palace, and the bustling hall are a different scene.
On the corridor of about 100 square meters in the middle, there are exquisite collections provided by insiders. There is a small venue next to it. Personal collectors take out their treasures and provide free appraisal and review by publicly recommended treasure-knowing people. Many experts also spoke freely there and expressed their opinions. The atmosphere was very warm.
Around the corridor, there are lounges converted into classrooms.
It is said to be a lounge, but in fact everyone is tacit. Some industry insiders, in groups, enter the lounge, and then hang a "rest" sign that only has high-end hotels at the door, so others will not disturb you and look for a spare room.
"Brother Shao, why are you so energetic today! Ah, by the way, I shouldn't call you Brother Shao, but President Shao!" A voice-changing voice rang behind him. Shao Yanjie turned around and laughed, hugged the man in vain: "Brother Xiao, you are here, brother misses you so much, and he thought you were pretending to be airs and refused to come."
He saw Lin Yi beside Xiao Qiang at first sight and joked: "Oh, which little girl is this? She is so beautiful. How come you come to the old antiques that crawl into the middle of the loess!"
Lin Yi smiled shyly: "Hello, Uncle Shao... Hello."
"What's the name Uncle Shao? Am I so old?" Shao Yan's master was blowing his beard and glaring, "You are Xiao Xiao's friend, just like him, call me Brother Shao."
After years of experience in rolling around, he didn't know her relationship with Xiao Qiang when he saw Lin Yi.
"Just call Brother Shao." Seeing that Lin Yi was still a little unwilling to let go, Xiao Qiang helped her rescue, "Brother Shao, Xiao Yi and I are here to join in the fun. You are busy with yours, let's go around."
"Okay, you can watch it casually." Shao Yanjie was really busy. His identity was no longer as good as before. He had to take care of all the seniors. Many friends who were doing business also had to socialize, and they were really unable to escape.
When others saw Shao Yanjie's intimacy with Xiao Qiang, they were very surprised. This young man was obviously not from their industry, so why did he come to the special exchange venue on the second floor? And seeing how Shao Yanjie looked very familiar to him.
Someone asked Shao Yanjie, and he thought about it and replied: "That's the first child, a disciple of a Hong Kong appraisal master, who helped me identify many antiques." He passed by perfunctorily.
At this time, the climate of antique collections had just formed, and there were very few special appraisers. Everyone judged the value of antiques based on the experience passed down by old people. I heard that Xiao Qiang was a personal disciple of the Hong Kong antique appraisal master. Many people immediately saw him. Some people gathered together and whispered.
Xiao Qiang didn't know yet, but when he turned around, he became a disciple of an appraisal master. He took Lin Yi and went to the booths, carefully commenting, and enjoyed it.
"Xiao Qiangzi, why are there so many lounges here?" Lin Yi buried her head in her studies all day long, rarely playing outside, and never witnessed such occasions. She curiously pulled Xiao Qiang's sleeves and asked in a low voice.
"That's where collectors communicate their collections privately, not a real lounge. You see the brand "Do not disturb". This is to protect the privacy of both parties. After the exchange, no matter whether the two parties have reached a transaction to exchange collections, everyone will avoid talking about it. The value of antiques is determined by the collector's preferences. Some of them are not very valuable in themselves, but because there are many lovers, the price is higher. Moreover, antique collections cannot be asked for the origin, and everyone can communicate with each other, but shouting out loud will not be beneficial to anyone."
Xiao Qiang looked down at a Han Dynasty jade pendant, liked its warm jade quality, and replied casually.
After making antique "fakes" for so long, in order not to show off his strength when talking to Shao Yanjie, he has made up a lot of knowledge about antiques and adhered to the principle of reading more and speaking less. He has also fooled him well in front of Shao Yanjie.
This lounge was originally his creativity, in order to exchange collections with collectors in the future, so that the same antique would not be discovered, but there were so many different kinds in his hands, so as to avoid accidents.
"This little brother is right! It seems to be an expert. I heard that you are a disciple of the Hong Kong appraisal master. I wonder if you can identify a collection for me?" An old man said in Xiao Qiang's ear.
Chapter completed!