Xiao Ye's eyes took turns looking at the three items.
[Folding fans from the Yuan Dynasty were of average craftsmanship and have certain collection value]
[The box dates from the Han Dynasty, and the item in the box is the Longzhong pair, which was enough to change history. 】
[There is nothing special about Buddhist sculptures during the Qing Dynasty. 】
Xiao Ye looked at the small box with ups and downs in his heart.
It's actually Longzhong!
He calmed down and tried to hide his excitement and shock.
"Longzhong Dialogue" is a famous strategic dialogue in history.
The main characters in this dialogue are Liu Bei of the Shu Han Dynasty and the famous Zhuge Liang.
The name of Longzhong Dui is almost legendary in history, and its appearance will undoubtedly cause huge waves in the world of cultural relics collection.
If there is indeed a pair of Longzhong pairs hidden in this box, its value is far beyond what money can measure.
Xiao Ye took a deep breath to calm his inner excitement.
Faced with these items that may have great historical value in front of him, he tried his best to remain calm and prepared to talk to the old man.
"Boss, how much do you sell these things for?"
Xiao Ye asked tentatively, his voice as calm as possible.
The old man glanced at him, a shrewd light seemed to flash in his eyes, but he soon returned to calm.
He spoke slowly and in a calm voice: "This folding fan costs four million, the Buddha sculpture costs three million, and the box costs five million."
Upon hearing the price, there was a murmur of discussion among the surrounding crowd.
"Four million? This folding fan is too expensive!"
"If I buy a box for five million, is this old man crazy?"
"At this price, ordinary people can't afford it."
When the old man heard these comments, his face was expressionless and he responded coldly.
"If you can't afford it, don't waste time here. Not just anyone can afford the things I have here."
Xiao Ye's heart tightened, knowing that this old man was no ordinary stall owner.
His price, while expensive, is not outrageous considering the true value and historical significance of the items.
Xiao Ye knew that the money in his pocket was far from enough, but he still didn't want to give up just like that.
Xiao Ye looked at the small box and thought to himself.
He knows that such boxes usually have delicate mechanisms and cannot be opened at will, otherwise the precious items inside may be damaged.
What's more, no one knows exactly what's inside the box, which adds to its mystery.
He decided to try to bargain with the old man. After all, spending five million to buy back an unknown box was too risky.
He spoke slowly, trying to sound calm and convincing.
"Boss, although this box is precious, the contents inside are still unknown. Can it be made a little cheaper?"
After hearing Xiao Ye's words, the old man's face still showed no change in expression. He shook his head with a firm tone.
"No, the price is already very fair. This is a box from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Who knows what's inside?"
Xiao Ye's heart sank. He knew that this old man knew the value of the treasure in his hands and would not lower the price easily.
At the same time, the onlookers began to express their opinions.
"This is obviously a gamble. Spending so much money on an unknown box, what if there is nothing inside?"
"Yeah, the price is too outrageous. Even if it's an antique, you have to have some sense of style."
Xiao Ye listened to the discussions of the people around him and understood more clearly that this expedition seemed to have no chance for him.
He took another deep look at the small box, filled with regret.
But he also knows that sometimes letting go is also a kind of
Xiao Ye thought silently in his heart, and nodded gently to the old man to express his gratitude.
"Thank you, boss. Maybe I will come back if I have the opportunity in the future."
When Xiao Ye was about to leave the stall, the uncle who had met him unexpectedly earlier suddenly appeared in the crowd.
The appearance of the uncle caught Xiao Ye's attention. He saw the uncle walking straight to the old man's stall and taking out a bank card without hesitation.
"I want this folding fan."
The uncle's voice was indifferent but firm, and his gestures were crisp and clear.
The old man swiped his card and handed the folding fan to the uncle just as simply.
The transaction process was quick and simple, with no unnecessary words.
After the uncle took the folding fan, he turned around and prepared to leave.
At this moment, his eyes accidentally fell on Xiao Ye.
When Xiao Ye saw the uncle's eyes falling on him, he immediately took the opportunity to say hello.
"Uncle, you have good eyesight."
The uncle just nodded without any extra expression, but Xiao Ye noticed a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"What a shame."
Xiao Ye said softly, with a hint of regret in his tone.
The uncle became interested in Xiao Ye's words and asked.
"What's a pity?"
Xiao Ye pointed to the folding fan in the uncle's hand and said.
"I just noticed a subtle damage to a small corner of the folding fan. Although it is not obvious, it is a big regret for those who really know how to appreciate antiques. If you noticed this just now, you may be able to follow The boss bargained a lot."
After hearing this, the uncle looked at the fan carefully and found the damage Xiao Ye said.
He frowned slightly, obviously realizing that this problem did exist.
However, the uncle quickly relaxed his brows and didn't seem to particularly care about the damage.
He told Xiao Ye: "To me, the value of this folding fan lies not only in its flawlessness, but also in the history and story behind it. This small flaw is not important to me."
Xiao Ye was a little surprised by his uncle's attitude, but at the same time he agreed and admired his opinions.
He smiled and responded: "Uncle, you are really an appreciative person."
The conversation between the two continued in such a relaxed atmosphere, and Xiao Ye felt very happy to communicate with such an insightful person. At this moment, the uncle made an unexpected proposal.
"Young man, you seem to have a lot of insights into antiques. I admire your vision. How about we go have a meal together and talk about antiques?"
The uncle invited.
Xiao Ye was a little hesitant for a moment, but thinking that this was a rare opportunity to communicate with senior collectors, he agreed.
The two of them continued to discuss the topic of antiques as they walked towards the restaurant.
While tasting the delicious food, the uncle curiously asked Xiao Ye the purpose of coming to the antique street.
Xiao Ye answered with a smile.
"Actually, the main reason I came here today was to see if I could pick up anything. I didn't have much money on hand, but I wanted to try my luck."
Hearing Xiao Ye's words, the uncle burst out laughing, seemingly infected by his frankness and optimism.
He nodded in understanding.
"Young people should have this adventurous spirit, but the water in the antique world is very deep, so be careful."
