"I know a little bit about the origin of this thing, but I'm not sure whether it's true or not. But the look in your eyes tells me that this thing must be real."
Liu Guangqi used his pipe as a pen holder and turned it around in front of the rags, and then said with a smile
"Appreciate further details"
To Liu Guangqi's words, Shattered Time didn't have much reaction. This is the case in the antique shop. Sometimes you can't tell it yourself, but by observing other people's eyes, you might be able to tell whether the item is accurate. To put it bluntly, observing words and expressions is also a skill in the antique industry, but if you know how to use it, you might be led into a ditch at some point.
"Judging from the appearance, pattern, structure, and letters on this thing, the owner of this thing should be James Bruce, the same James Bruce who signed the Sino-British BJ Treaty with the Ninth Prince outside Andingmen. The letters are the abbreviations of his name. Although I don't know why his pipe appears here, it is the same as the description in the record. I was not sure at first, but your appearance confirmed my guess. "
Bullshit records, bullshit conjectures. Liu Guangqi actually got the idea through the TV series. He didn't understand this thing at all, and the reason why he squatted down was purely out of curiosity.
"Then you are so brave. You are not afraid that this is a game between me and the stall owner."
"What's there to be afraid of? The price he offered is too expensive, so I won't buy it."
Liu Guangqi has a hobby of playing gadgets. It's okay to play without affecting the quality of life, but he won't do it if he really has to spend all his money to buy something.
"Okay, I understand. You still have some knowledge, but you need to practice your eyesight. After all, you can't meet someone like me every time. I missed the point this time, and no one will give it to you next time. If it’s leaked, then it’s definitely a liar. This thing is a good thing. I hope you can treat it well, brother. It is also a testimony.”
Liu Guangqi's words also made him understand that Liu Guangqi was just a spectator and not an insider at all. However, out of good intentions, he still warned Liu Guangqi to prevent Liu Guangqi from being deceived in the future.
"Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it. We are destined to meet again."
"See you again by fate"
At this point, the conversation between the two ended. After cupping their hands, Bao Baohou put on his straw hat and walked towards the outside of Liulichang.
"Brother-in-law, this thing is too expensive. Ten thousand yuan can buy several pipes in our countryside."
After separating from Shao Pohou, Liu Guangqi took the two sisters and continued walking into Liulichang, following Liu Guangqi until Qin Huiru became bolder now, looking at the pipe in Liu Guangqi's hand and said.
"Silly girl, what do you know? This is not an ordinary pipe. This is a pipe used by celebrities. This means that the boss does not know the goods. If he knew the origin of this pipe, let alone 10,000, it would be 100,000. You may not be able to buy it for half a million or even one million." (This is equivalent to 100 yuan in 1966)
“Ah, so expensive”
After hearing this, the two sisters looked at Liu Guangqi blankly. One million. Their family didn't know if they could save half a million without eating or drinking for a year. Liu Guangqi actually spent 10,000 yuan on it in the blink of an eye. I bought something worth one million. If I sell it now, wouldn’t I make a profit of 990,000 in one resale? This is a bit too fast to make money.
"Are you stupid? This is picking up the slack. This is the power of culture."
Liu Guangqi raised his chin with a proud look on his face.
"No wonder, I just said that the boss's face was so ugly."
Qin Huairu said after coming back to her senses.
"I was careless. I talked about the origin of the item in front of the stall owner. Isn't this a sincere slap in the face? Fortunately, the boss didn't fall out. If he did, it would be a matter of whether the thing can be taken away."
When Qin Huairu said this, Liu Guangqi realized that he had been too complacent just now. If he met a small-minded person, he might slap himself out of the house.
After taking a look at the stall owner from a distance, he found that the old stall owner just lowered his head and sighed without making any too many movements. Liu Guangqi then relaxed and continued to lead the two sisters towards the depths of Liulichang.
"What is the name of Tong Fengquan's shop? Is it Yuehantang or Geguzhai?"
The TV series "The Fragrance of Sophora Flowers in May" is really too long ago, it's been twenty years anyway, and Liu Guangqi's memory has become blurry. After thinking about it for a long time, I couldn't remember the name of Tong Fengquan's shop. In the end, I could only look at it while walking, maybe I would remember it when I saw it.
Finally, when Liu Guangqi was about to reach the end of Liulichang, he saw a facade on the roadside. There was a plaque hanging on the door with three large gilt characters saying "Yuehantang".
"This is it."
Liu Guangqi's memory came alive when he saw this plaque.
“Go inside and take a look”
Seeing that the camp door was wide open but still deserted, Liu Guangqi led the two sisters and walked in with their heads held high.
"like"
As soon as Liu Guangqi entered the door, he saw a middle-aged man who looked very similar to Teacher Guoli, sitting on a chair in the main hall with a book in his hands. The room is filled with all kinds of calligraphy, painting, porcelain and even some imitation bronzes. At first glance, it looks like a counterfeiting den.
"Comrades, please tell me what you need. In this shop, you can have everything from bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to porcelain bowls with paintings and calligraphy from the late Qing Dynasty."
After entering the city, the business in the antique shop became more and more difficult day by day. Tong Fengquan, who had not opened a business for half a year, was holding a book there to check the information. Suddenly, he felt the light in front of his eyes dim. He looked up and saw that three people had entered the store. guest. This made Tong Fengquan, who had no income for half a year, overjoyed.
Regardless of whether the three of them were here to buy something, they came over with a smile on their faces.
Liu Guangqi didn't speak and walked around the store. Then he sat next to where Tong Fengquan was sitting before.
"Comrade, if you need anything, tell me and I will get it for you. These are all on the table, and the good things are in the back."
Tong Fengquan also saw that only Liu Guangqi among the three was the one who could make the decision. Behind him were the two little girls. Although they looked pretty, they looked like the master who had just come out of the village.
"I'm not here to buy things, I'm here to sell things. Shopkeeper, look at how much this thing of mine is worth."
Liu Guangqi looked at Tong Fengquan, who looked disheveled and had obviously not eaten meat for a long time, and decided to tease him. He took out the pipe he just bought from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"nice one"
Tong Fengquan's eyes lit up when he saw the pipe Liu Guangqi took out. After looking at it carefully, he reluctantly put the pipe back on the table.
"To be honest, comrade, this thing of yours is a good thing. Although it is not old, it has an owner, a record, and a good reputation. In the days of the Republic of China, people wanted to sell it for a hundred yuan, but now, To tell you the truth, the shop hasn’t been open for half a year, and I can’t even eat this little thing like yours.”
Tong Fengquan said with a blushing face.
"Hahaha"
Liu Guangqi couldn't help laughing after hearing this. It seemed that the TV series was true. After entering the city, the entire Liulichang business plummeted, and Tong Fengquan even had to have children and sell cigarettes to support himself.
In fact, it is not just him, but many shop owners and shopkeepers in Liulichang are like this. Those who are closed are the best evidence, and those who are not closed are the best evidence. It is estimated that he did not mainly rely on buying antiques before, but made a living by selling pens, inks, paper and inkstones. This was how he maintained a living.
"I'm just teasing you, Shopkeeper Tong"
Liu Guangqi put away his pipe, looked at Tong Fengquan with a bitter look on his face and smiled.
"Comrade, you are really leisurely. I don't know which colleague sent you to tease me. It can't be Shopkeeper Lan from Tianhexuan. Now that you have finished your work, shouldn't you take your people with you? gone."
Hearing Liu Guangqi admit that he was here to tease Mengzi, a flash of anger flashed in Tong Fengquan's eyes, and he almost fell out, but he still suppressed his anger and prepared to invite Liu Guangqi and the others out.
"Don't make blind guesses. It has nothing to do with Shopkeeper Lan. I came here on my own."
Liu Guangqi looked at Teacher Guoli with a face full of resentment, and his molars were exposed.
"Comrade, you'd better go out by yourself. I don't want to chase people away when we open the door for business, lest we harm the peace."
Tong Fengquan swung his sleeves and sat back in his seat. At the same time, he picked up the tea bowl, clearly meaning to get out of here.
