"Yes, I wonder what you call the old gentleman?"
I looked at the old man in front of me, and I could tell from his expression that he definitely had some research on bronzes.
“I never thought I would see such fine Shang Dynasty bronze in my lifetime.”
The old man didn't pay attention, but directly took the bronze on the table in his hand and looked at it carefully.
"I wonder how much you can sell for this thing?"
After a long time, the old gentleman finally spoke.
I held out five fingers, and the expression on my face did not allow for rejection at all.
The old gentleman smiled and shook his head, placing the bronze on the table.
Then he pulled me to sit down.
"Young man, you can't be too greedy. Despite my age, I am very knowledgeable about these things."
The old man looked confident, and it looked like he was going to give me a discount.
"Old sir, I spent a lot of money to buy this thing. I just added a point to the price. I can't do a loss-making business, can I?"
Hearing what I said, the old gentleman smiled.
"I don't need to tell you how you got here."
Hearing what the old gentleman said, I smiled awkwardly.
"It seems that you already know everything, so just give me a price."
After all, I took this bronze from Wang Tiezhu, and the blue and white porcelain I exchanged for it was not worth much.
But I think this old gentleman is also a person who knows the goods, and the price he offers is not too outrageous.
After I finished speaking, the old gentleman actually raised two fingers.
"Twenty thousand?"
I was a little shocked. Even if I was bargaining, I couldn't bargain like this. This bronze was worth at least 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, and he actually gave me 20,000 yuan?
"It's not twenty thousand, it's two hundred yuan."
Damn it!
I was completely stunned,
This is fucking worse than robbery. Do I have to fight Wang Tiezhu and the others for two hundred dollars?
"Old sir, you are going too far to deceive me. Your price is simply going to kill me."
The old gentleman did not refute after hearing this, but shook his head slightly.
"Young man, I think you are a professional in this field. You must know that these are cultural relics belonging to the country. Logically speaking, they should be handed over to the country free of charge."
Listening to the old gentleman's words, I was speechless. No matter what, this old man is a waste of cultural relics, so he still said such upright words to me.
I didn't reply, but put the bronze object directly into my pocket, got up and left.
"Hey, young man, what are you doing? Can't we still explain the rules on the road? Sit down and let's talk about it."
When the old gentleman saw me getting up to leave, he immediately became anxious.
But I had already made up my mind to go, and it was clear from the first glance that this old guy was not here for a sincere talk, and it was clear that he was here to cause trouble.
If that's the case, then why should I waste my time with him?
I turned around and smiled at the old gentleman.
"Old sir, I'm sorry. What you just said touched me very much. This thing is indeed a national treasure. I also hope to send it to the country and contribute more to the inheritance of Chinese culture. But I You also need to eat, so you can’t starve yourself to death for such a righteous cause.”
After I said that, I smiled slightly and walked out of the door.
Manager Liang stopped me.
"Brother, we can still talk about anything, even if the business is not a friendship."
Manager Liang persuaded me to sit down while smiling.
"Haha, Manager Liang, let me ask you something right now, do you think this bronze is only worth two hundred?"
"of course not……"
"Manager Liang, although I am in this business, I have a bottom line. It is impossible to sell the cultural relics from my hands to foreigners. But, I also have to support my family, right?"
After hearing my words, Manager Liang smiled awkwardly.
The old gentleman also stood up, "Hey, little brother, come here quickly. Is it a big deal? I can just give you more money."
I was very satisfied when I heard that the old gentleman had given in. I nodded and sat down again.
"You make a price, and if you're satisfied, the deal will be made directly."
The old gentleman looked at me, showed a sly smile, and then slowly spit out three words: "Twenty thousand."
"Twenty thousand? Old man, are you sending beggars away?"
I almost jumped when I heard his quote.
I really can't accept this price.
"Hey, I've been doing this for a long time. If you still have such things in the future, you can sell them all to me, and I can pay a high price for them."
Now the old man started drawing cakes for me again, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
How could you bring something to him next time?
He only gave me a broken price for something worth 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, so I might as well just go to the antique market and find a knowledgeable person to sell it for a higher price than that.
"Little brother, you may not know something. The old gentleman in front of you is Professor Jin from the National Archaeological Administration. He paid the 20,000 yuan out of his own pocket. He cannot afford more."
At this time, Manager Liang spoke.
After hearing what Manager Liang said, I looked at the old gentleman in surprise.
From the National Archaeological Service?
Doesn't that mean that the old man in front of him is an expert in the archaeological field? No wonder what he just said is so profound.
"Hahaha, that's it. It seems like I was offended."
I hugged my fists at the old gentleman.
"Don't dare, little brother, let's continue talking."
"Since Professor Jin you have already said 20,000, let's settle the deal with 20,000."
I waved my hand. Anyway, I won’t lose money even if I sell it for 20,000 yuan.
"I see that you are also very capable. You must also be engaged in robbing the empire."
Professor Jin looked at me suspiciously, and I was a little shocked when I heard this.
Professor Jin actually saw through my identity at a glance.
"Professor Jin is indeed a professor. I admire his ability."
I flattered him, and the old guy actually liked it.
"Haha, little brother, I won't hide it from you. Our archaeological team is short of talents like you. If you have ideas, I can let you work in my archaeological team."
Professor Jin has made it clear that he wants to take me in, but I am not stupid. As long as I join this archaeological team, even if there are any good discoveries in the future, I can only hand it over to the state.
If you're like me again, it won't work.
What's more, I still have a lot of people like Xu Jinxiu and others. I am not a white-eyed person. I can't eat enough. I must starve them.
"Professor Jin, I appreciate your kindness, but I am not qualified for this business. If you need help, I can help, but forget about joining the gang."
Upon hearing my rejection, Professor Jin narrowed his eyes. He did not expect that such an attractive offer would be rejected.
"If you don't think about it carefully, it would be impossible for ordinary people to go in."
Professor Jin obviously refused to give up easily, but I still shook my head.
"It's better for me not to get involved in this kind of thing,"
I smiled slightly, and Professor Jin sighed helplessly.
"Well, if that's the case, I won't force it."
As Professor Jin spoke, he picked up the bronze vessel and inspected it again and again.
"The stuff is really good, but I don't have much money in my pocket right now."
Suddenly, Professor Jin spoke.
I half-squinted my eyes. Could it be that this guy wanted to have sex for free?
"Hahaha, Professor Jin is joking. I can keep it for the professor temporarily. If Teacher Jin has money in the future, it won't be too late to buy it again."
As I said that, I was about to bring the bronze, but Professor Jin took it down.
"I didn't say I wouldn't buy it. You have to let me watch it again to make sure it's from the Shang Dynasty?"
Hearing his words, I was a little speechless. Isn't this obviously from the Shang Dynasty?
"Well, after taking a quick look, I can tell from some traces left on it that it belongs to the Shang Dynasty."
After a while, Professor Jin nodded, called Manager Liang over and whispered a few words in his ear.
"Professor Jin, can you tell the age from the remains on this?"
After Manager Liang left, I approached Professor Jin curiously and asked.
When Professor Jin heard my question, he immediately acted like a scholar.
"That said, if you give me any antique, I can tell where it was unearthed."
Looking at Professor Jin's confident look, I suddenly felt a little excited.
"real?"
I said with some doubt.
After all, the antiques industry is too deep, and I’m afraid I’ll be deceived.
Professor Jin suddenly became angry when he heard my questioning voice, "Huh, little friend, you are doubting my ability."
Seeing Professor Jin's appearance, I could only smile bitterly.
"Of course I don't dare. I have a favor and want to ask your help. If you can help me, I will sell you this bronze for ten thousand yuan and give you an incense burner."
After listening to my words, Professor Jin pondered for a moment.
"What do you want me to do?"
"It's very simple. Please help me take a look at this thing."
I said, and quickly took out the severed hand from the backpack. Now that Chen Wei was unconscious, I brought the severed hand back.
The moment he saw me take out the severed hand, a trace of nervousness flashed across Professor Jin's face.
"Whose hand did you chop off?"
After Professor Jin stared at me for a long time, he suddenly asked me.
I was stunned for a moment, but then I found it funny, so I quickly explained.
"I did not cut off this severed hand, but obtained it accidentally. I heard that there is a very big secret hidden behind it."
After hearing what I said, Professor Jin's eyes suddenly shone and he quickly took the severed hand.
He put on his reading glasses, took out a magnifying glass, and looked at the broken finger for a long time.
I was watching from the side. Although I didn’t know whether Professor Jin could see anything, I felt that he should be able to.
