Chapter 701: Zhang Qi's calculation
Chapter 701 Zhang Qi's Calculation
On the other side of the phone, Liu Pan's words were full of flattery: "Doctor Zhou doesn't know what you have to do? As long as you ask, I will definitely take care of it for you."
Zhou An stopped talking nonsense and was polite, and went straight to the topic: "Do you know where there is a Shang and Zhou bronze tripod for sale?"
Hearing Zhou An's words, Liu Pan on the other side of the phone was stunned and said, "Master Zhou, you are really asking the right person. It is said that Cuihuaxuan, which is the number one in the antique industry in the provincial capital, is selling very impressive bronze tripods from the Shang Dynasty today. .”
Too lazy to talk nonsense, Zhou An hung up the phone directly, and asked Qing Cuihuaxuan where it was. Zhou An had a hasty meal, drove to the provincial capital and went straight to Cuihuaxuan.
As soon as Zhou An arrived at Cuihuaxuan, he saw customers surrounded the three floors inside and three floors outside, surrounding the gate of Cuihuaxuan.
Zhou An squeezed away the crowd and walked in, only to see an old man in Tang suit standing in front of him, his face full of pride.
A crowd of onlookers chattered and said: "Mr. Zhang Qi, don't be a fool, and quickly take out the bronze tripod from the Yin and Shang Dynasties, so that everyone can learn more about it!"
"Yes, yes, everyone has been waiting for a few hours, so don't entertain everyone!"
The old man in Tang suit called Zhang Qi stretched out his hand to suppress the noise of the crowd, and immediately said: "Since everyone is showing face like this, it is all for this Yin Shang bronze tripod, then I will take out the things and let everyone hold their eyes! "
After speaking, Zhang Qi clapped his palm three times in a row, and four bodyguards in black with muscle knots lifted up a huge metal box.
Under the excited eyes of everyone in the audience, Zhang Qi slowly opened the metal box, and a heavy bronze tripod with mottled colors and vicissitudes of life appeared in front of everyone.
Zhang Qi looked around at the crowd and said: "Everyone present is an expert, let's palm your eyes!"
Hearing what Zhang Qi said, several top bronze collectors stepped forward to appraise it one after another:
"The shape is huge, majestic and majestic, and the craftsmanship is exquisite; the body of the tripod is cast with exquisite cloud and thunder patterns and taotie patterns, which are majestic and dignified. This casting technique is really top-notch!"
"The device has thick erect ears, folded edge and closed mouth, horizontally wide abdomen, curved pattern on the abdomen and neck, taotie pattern on the upper part of the foot, and two-week convex string pattern on the lower part. It is really extremely gorgeous! It is really heavy! "
"The casting texture is clear, gorgeous and complicated, the color is as green as melon skin and as smooth as jade, without the slightest smell of fire and copper. This is undoubtedly the real thing!"
Hearing the words of several top collectors, all the customers present looked at the huge bronze tripod with enthusiasm, and the bidding became fierce instantly:
"I will pay 10 million!"
"Do you have the nerve to open your mouth for ten million? This kind of treasure is worth at least thirty million!"
"If I offer 40 million, don't let anyone rob me!"
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"I will offer 100 million! If anyone bids again, I will add another 5 million!"
Hearing this, everyone present looked in the direction of the sound, only to see an old man in long gown holding a folding fan with a serious expression, looking at the huge bronze cauldron with a frenzy.
Seeing the old man in the long gown, everyone couldn't help but gasp:
"It turned out to be Mr. Feng Xiao! It seems that we have no chance in this matter!"
"Yeah, who dares to fight with this big boss? That's not asking for death!"
Seeing the fierce competition among the crowd, Zhou An couldn't help laughing.
It would be fine if this bronze tripod was a genuine product from the Yin and Shang Dynasties, but Zhou An could see it clearly with his celestial eyes, and this bronze tripod was undoubtedly a fake!
The leather shell on the outside is indeed very sophisticated in counterfeiting, but it cannot deceive itself on the inside!
Seeing such enthusiastic customers, Zhang Qi was extremely happy, but when he heard Zhou An's laughter, Zhang Qi was immediately upset.
The cloudy old eyes rolled around, and Zhang Qi looked at Zhou An with a cold expression, with a half-smile:
"Boy, why do you have any objections to my bronze tripod? If you can tell how ugly you are today, that's all. If you can't tell me today, I won't sell this bronze tripod!"
Hearing what Zhang Qi said, all the customers present glared at Zhou An:
"Where did you come from Huang Kou, why don't you hurry up and apologize to Mr. Zhang Qi!"
"All the experts say that there is nothing wrong with this bronze tripod. What are you, a bum!"
The old man in the long gown, Zheng Xiao, who paid a sky-high price, even looked at Zhou An with a grin on his face: "That's right, if you really want to stop selling this tripod today because of you, Mr. Zhang Qi, I'll kill you, you bastard!"
Zhou An glanced at Zhang Qi with a half-smile: "You really want me to tell?"
Seeing Zhou An's confident appearance, Zhang Qi felt uneasy, and then a flash of disdain flashed in his heart:
Definitely just pretending, the cost of counterfeiting my own bronze tripod is not less than one million, and even those experts in bronze ware appraisal have made eye contact, how could this little **** have such a skill!
Heart turned to Zhang Qi, looked at Zhou An and sneered, "Okay! I want to see what you have to say!"
Under the eyes of the audience, Zhou An said calmly, "Your bronze tripod is a modern imitation, isn't it?"
"Is this oxidized patina shell made later?"
Hearing Zhou An's words, everyone present couldn't help being shocked, and they all looked at Zhang Qi.
Zhang Qi's heart was shocked, and he looked at Zhou An wishing he could tear apart the flesh and bones!
Zhang Qi finally managed to keep his expression unchanged, looked at Zhou An and said, "Don't listen to him, everyone, this is the real thing! The little **** said who sent you to slander me? How dare you come to Cuihuaxuan to make trouble today, I can't spare you bastard!"
Hearing that Zhang Qi was still pretending, Zhou An sneered: "Can't you spare me? Now that I've broken my face, I'll show everyone what is real!"
After finishing speaking, Zhou An stepped forward across the crowd, and slapped the bronze tripod with a heavy palm. The surface of the bronze tripod immediately fell off completely, and everyone could tell that it was a fake!
Seeing this scene, everyone present was full of astonishment and burst into an uproar:
"It turned out to be a fake! Boss Zhang Qi, you are a famous seller of antiques. This is really a lifelong reputation!"
"Hmph! If I come to Cuihuaxuan again in the future, I'm out of my mind! I thought it was a conscientious businessman, but it turned out to be a rotten heart!"
All the customers looked at Zhang Qi in disgust, and then left cursing and scattered. It's hard to see that this is Zhang Qi's trap!
The old man in long gown Zheng Xiao looked at Zhou An, his old face was full of gratitude.
Firstly, even if he is rich, buying a counterfeit for 100 million would undoubtedly be a pain in the ass.
And there is no impenetrable wall in the world, once the news of spending 100 million to buy a fake is spread, he, Zheng Xiaoke, will become the laughing stock of the upper class!
Zheng Xiao saluted Zhou Anshen, and immediately said: "My dear friend, I will keep it in my heart, how about leaving with me?"
After all, it ruined Zhang Qiyi's big business, and also damaged Cuihuaxuan's reputation. It would be strange if Zhang Qi didn't retaliate!
(end of this chapter)