gifted collector

Chapter 209 Pressure from Wanhua

"There is nothing much to say about this thing. The identification of pearls is different from that of ordinary antiques. It does not say that the older the better - because generally speaking, a single pearl cannot have any history, and there is no way to identify it. There are a few characters engraved, such as 'Qianlong imperial use', so the way to identify it is nothing more than judging from the luster."

Fang Ming is not hiding something for himself, but it is true. The identification of pearls is different from other antiques. You are unlikely to be able to tell whether it is from the Ming and Qing Dynasties or from the Tang and Song Dynasties when the last pearl is placed in front of you. Therefore, it can only be measured from the pearl itself, such as luster and feel. These things can be simply put into words that the luster should be crystal clear, and the feel should be warm and slightly cool. These things are actually very abstract.

After all, there are just a few words that the listener seems to think they understand, but in fact they don't understand what they mean after thinking about it again, and they don't have much practical meaning.

After Tan Guo thought about it, he realized that this is really the case. Pearls are really different from ordinary antiques. There are only some standards for identification. Everyone has different visions and experiences. When facing the same pearl, , the final result is different.

Therefore, there is not much difference between what Fang Ming said and what he did not say.

"However, this time Zhao Yifei tricked you."

Fang Ming shook his head and said: "That's because he has a ghost in his heart. He has too many obsessions, and thinks that this pearl is like the Heshibi from before. Those who get it can rule the world. How can there be such a pearl in this world?" thing?"

"Okay, what you said makes sense. It's really hard to talk about this thing. But, brother, I can visit you more in the future."

Tan Guo found out that Fang Ming was actually traveling with him, and he was a master, so he naturally had to keep in touch with him.

"No problem, call me when you come, and eat and drink a lot."

People like Tan Guo have a wide range of opportunities, even with people like Wanhua and Zhao Yifei. It can be seen that he is also a master. He is in business, so how could he refuse?

It was late at night, and Ding Hao was standing in the corridor of the yard. Under the dim light, he saw Fang Ming and Wan Hua walking slowly not far away, with an expression of envy on his face, and at the same time, he secretly rejoiced that he had In one step, they established a good relationship with Fang Ming.

"It seems that he is my nobleman."

Ding Hao thought silently.

Fang Ming didn't know what Ding Hao was thinking at this time, he was walking slowly with Wan Hua.

"Fang Ming, is that pearl really fake?"

He had been cooperating with Fang Ming before, but Wanhua hadn't done much research on pearls, and he hadn't gotten started yet, so he was a little curious at this time.

"Of course it's fake. If it's true, Zhao Yifei couldn't take it away before. I handed you the pearl on purpose to lure him to take it."

"Oh? What if he doesn't take it? That's 300 million. What do you think about this question? Of course, I'm talking about my real thoughts."

Fang Ming knew that Wan Hua was not such an easy-to-deceive person, so he said his true thoughts without thinking much about it.

"First of all, as I have said before, it seems to me that Zhao Yifei has indeed gone mad, thinking that buying this bead can defeat you, so he will definitely buy this bead."

"Second, if he doesn't buy it, then I will, it's as simple as that."

"Oh?"

Wan Hua was taken aback, and said, "That's 300 million."

"Three million is a lot, but now I can afford it. No matter what I spend on it, I won't lose money. Why not spend it?"

Fang Ming really won't lose money.If that pearl is real, it will never lose money. If it is fake, it can win the favor of Wanhua and let the mayor of a city accept his favor. And it only cost 300 million. When it comes to the sky, no one would consider it a loss-making business.If you are talking about whether buying fake things will affect your reputation, then you don’t have to worry: if it is fake, this bead will not reappear after you get it, even if it is Tan Guo or Zhao Yifei. Go outside and say, what's the problem?It's already dead.

Therefore, no matter what the situation is, Fang Ming's calculation is sound, and there is no problem at all.

Who is Wanhua?So he immediately figured out what was going on here, and burst out laughing, "Hahahaha! Fang Ming, you kid has a pretty good plan."

"Hey, I'm in business, how can I do business at a loss?"

Fang Ming also laughed. When dealing with people of Wanhua's status, the most important principle is to tell one another. After all, we are all smart people. I understood that everyone was not good-looking at that time.

Wan Hua shook his head, "You boy, it seems that you will have a place in the collection world in the future. However, I have something to trouble you for."

"Oh?"

Fang Ming looked at Wanhua strangely. You must know that although the other party cannot be said to be inferior to one person, he already has enough power and is a big shot. What else can he not do?
"I think Tan Guo has already passed some rumors with you before. The recent period is the most critical time in my life. If you advance, you will be at the top of the mountain, and you will see all the small mountains. If you retreat, the waves of the Yangtze River will push the waves ahead, and the waves will die. on the beach."

Fang Ming didn't speak, he knew that Wanhua must have a follow-up.

"I'm going to take a walk during this period of time, but it's necessary to bring some gifts when I go. I want you to pay attention to this aspect and see if I can find some good things."

"Antiques? There's no problem with this. I'm in this business, but you have to give me a general direction. There are tens of thousands of antiques, and everything can't be suitable. You have to be interested in a certain aspect."

Hearing that Wanhua wanted to help find antiques by himself, Fang Ming immediately felt relieved. This was his strength, and as long as Wanhua could give a direction, it could be resolved with some time.

Shaking his head, Wan Hua said: "It's really hard to say. Although the old man also plays with antiques, he didn't fixate on a certain direction, such as porcelain or bronze, and he didn't only focus on antiques. Interested in expensive antiques."

"what?!"

Fang Ming was dumbfounded and said, "Isn't it? Then what should we do?"

Wan Hua also frowned tightly, and after thinking hard for a while, he said, "If I really have to say it, it is that this old man is only interested in interesting things. It doesn't matter. For example, for a while, he didn't know where to find a thing like a stone bowl, and he didn't know which period it was. It was also used to hold water to entertain guests, but in the end it was found that the stone bowl-like thing was most likely used by the ancients for spitting."

"for this I……"

Fang Ming was speechless when he heard Wan Hua say this, not knowing what to say.In fact, such a situation is very likely to exist in the antique industry. After all, antiques are things from many years ago. When people nowadays don’t know what it is, they often take it for granted. It's not surprising that the jokes come out.

"In short, I will leave this task to you, and the time is relatively tight. It is best to find one or two good things for me within this month. If there are more, the better. I will have great use."

Fang Ming smiled wryly, and said, "Lord Mayor Wan, you are arbitrarily assigning a task."

"Hahaha!"

Wan Hua patted Fang Ming's shoulder vigorously a few times, and said, "Comrade Fang Ming, do you know how many people are rushing for this opportunity?"

"Well...you are not wrong to say that, it is true. But, mayor, I have to put my ugly words first. Antiques also depend on fate, especially your requirements are really high this time. Inexpensive but interesting things, this is not so easy to do, I can only say my best, whether I can get it is another matter."

What Wanhua said was true. With Wanhua's status, as long as he opened his mouth, even without his opening, there would be a lot of people to help him.

With a wave of his hand, Wan Hua said, "This is a mission! There is no negotiation!"

"This Mayor, you are being unreasonable."

Wan Hua stopped, looked at Fang Ming, and said, "Fang Ming, as I said just now, this matter is very important to me, and I can only advance but not retreat, so no matter what you have to give me Get a few good things. Although it won't play a key role whether you have them or not, but having them can indeed play a role in adding points at a certain point. Now is the key time for me, and I can't make a mistake. You must seize every opportunity that may add points. You may not know that the main reason why Zhao Yifei came here tonight is of course for me, but part of the reason is also for that bead. He also wants Use that one bead as a gift."

"Okay, resolutely complete the task!"

Fang Ming nodded emphatically. Wan Hua had already talked about this point. He knew that there was no way out.Only at this time did he finally understand that the reason why Zhao Yifei insisted on snatching that bead in the end was certainly because it seemed to symbolize victory over Wanhua, but it was also because he needed that bead as a gift.

Originally, I thought I had figured out what Zhao Yifei was thinking, but now it seems that it is far from that simple.

"it is good!"

Wan Hua looked at Fang Ming with an admiration in his eyes. The reason why he pushed back in every possible way before was because he was cautious in doing things. Now, seeing that the matter is very important to him and there is no way to push it away, he immediately agreed firmly. , This is responsibility. Fang Ming can have such a character at a young age, which is quite extraordinary.

In this position, Wan Hua saw many people who would pat their chests and agree as soon as they heard their orders, and he didn't appreciate such people—people who patted their chests before things were cleared up were not reassuring. On the contrary , Fang Ming's approach is more to his taste.

Fang Ming had a headache for a while. Although he said he agreed, he immediately felt great pressure. The old leader of Wanhua seemed to be a rather "tricky" person.

"Fang Ming, with your ability to pick up leaks, you have a lot of ways to solve this problem. By the way, don't you have a live broadcast program for this time's Treasure Appreciation Conference? You have the confidence to accept challenges like this, I This task should be pediatrics."

Hearing Wanhua mention this matter, Fang Ming felt another headache, and said, "This matter now seems to have signs of yellowness."

(End of this chapter)