Chapter 24: 2.1 million yuan

Seeing these things, Uncle Tang’s eyes lit up instantly.

If these things were antiques, they were much more valuable than those silver ornaments yesterday.

The more valuable the antiques were, the more money he could make. It was that simple.

This time, Uncle Tang didn’t touch the items in the carton directly with his hands but wore a pair of clean white gloves.

Uncle Tang checked the items at his desk, while Si Si and Tang Xu sat in the waiting area and drank tea.

About 20 minutes later, Uncle Tang stood up excitedly: “Miss Si, is this thing also from Daqi Kingdom?”

Si Si knew how to answer this question.

If she said she knew, it would mean she knew everything about her treasures, and people would think she was an antique novice, and would just say how much it cost.

But if she said it was a product of Daqi, people might ask her how she knew about Daqi, and she couldn’t give a direct answer.

Just as Si Si was hesitating, Tang Xu spoke up: “Uncle, if you are not sure, please ask Mr. Guo to help take a look. If Si Si knows about antiques, she will not ask you to appraise them.”

These words made Uncle Tang speechless, and he called Guo Lao directly and asked him to come over to help take a look.

As soon as Guo Lao came, the two old men took the cardboard box brought by Si Si and went to the back.

They thought they would have to appraise it for a while, but unexpectedly, half an hour later, the two old men came back with excited faces.

Uncle Tang didn’t beat around the bush this time and sat down opposite Si Si.

“Miss Si, these treasures of yours can now be confirmed to be the products of Daqi Kingdom.”

Si Si knew this even if Uncle Tang said it. She deliberately acted in a flattering way: “These are all my father’s collections during his lifetime. I also think they should be good things.”

With this, Si Si made her attitude clear. Although she didn’t know what dynasty the things she brought came from, she could be sure that they were good things. Don’t try to fool her with the price.

At the same time, she also explained the origin of these things. She was a little girl and had no money, but her father was an entrepreneur.

Uncle Tang was a very smart person. He naturally understood the meaning of Si Si’s words.

“Hehe… Miss Si, do you want to sell these antiques?” Although he asked knowingly, Uncle Tang still asked.

“What price did Uncle Tang calculate for these antiques?” Si Si also didn’t want to beat around the bush. After all, she was not experienced in the world, and it would be easy to get herself into trouble if she talked too much.

Speaking of the price, Uncle Tang’s smile widened again. He first glanced at Guo Lao and then said: “These two vases are well-preserved. I can offer 1 million yuan for each. As for the bowl, the material is good, but unfortunately, there is a slight crack on the bottom of it. I will offer 100,000 yuan.”

“As for this calligraphy and painting, although its age can be determined, the Daqi Kingdom is a period without any reference in the archaeological community of our country. Therefore, Mr. Guo and I cannot determine whether the artist is famous. I don’t know how to offer a suitable price. ”

Guo Lao nodded his head and said: “Although the calligraphy and paintings of Daqi are famous, no one can estimate the price now. We can slowly find buyers and judge their value by the bids of buyers.”

Hearing that calligraphy and paintings can be converted into money immediately, Si Si didn’t feel disappointed.

Because the price quoted by Uncle Tang for the two vases and bowls was far beyond her expectations.

Si Si never thought that such a few inconspicuous little things could be worth more than two million.

Thinking about the vase ornaments brought by the two little kids yesterday, and the bowls and plates she secretly detained. Is the value going to reach tens of millions or even hundreds of millions?

Her father had a bank loan of 200 million before he died. If this goes on, she will continue to ask Qi Mohan to send her some antiques, and she will be able to pay off the loan soon.

Si Si suddenly felt relaxed physically and mentally. As long as she paid off the loan, the commercial building would be hers forever. Even if she had to stop operating it for the rest of her life, she would not have any burden.

Thinking of this, Si Si said happily: “Uncle Tang, let’s do it at the price you said.”

Uncle Tang laughed when he saw the little girl was so straightforward: “Okay, I will transfer the money to you immediately.”

After a while, there was an extra 2.1 million yuan in Si Si’s account.

If these 2.1 million yuan were placed in ordinary people, it would be a huge sum of money, but for Si Si’s commercial debt, it was just a drop in the bucket.

Seeing that the bank loan deadline was approaching, if Si Si continues to think ahead and bring the antiques here to sell bit by bit, it will probably take a long time to collect 200 million.

Just as Si Si was thinking about what to do next, Uncle Tang came back with the cardboard box she brought.

The only thing left in the cardboard box was the calligraphy which cannot be valued for the time being.

“Miss Si, what do you think of this calligraphy?”

Si Si can think of nothing, but Uncle Tang can turn it into cash here. If she finds another antique shop, she is afraid the result might be the same.

What’s more, she and Uncle Tang were very satisfied with the two transactions. If she changes shop, the show owner might play tricks on her.

After thinking about it, Si Si finally asked: “Uncle Tang, do you have any good suggestions?”

No matter what suggestions Uncle Tang gave, Si Si could always find a scope for consideration.

Uncle Tang didn’t want to buy this calligraphy and painting. After all, in the entire country, this was the first calligraphy and painting from Daqi Kingdom.

But he was a businessman, he dared not invest rashly without knowing the market situation.

“Miss Si, there will be an antique auction later. There will be many antique collectors there. If you are willing, I can take your calligraphy and painting to the auction. The price you get will depend on your luck.”

Si Si knew that Uncle Tang only had the right to sell two items in this antique auction. He was willing to give this calligraphy and painting a quota because he felt sorry for the little girl in front of him.

At the age of 20, she lost her parents early and her family was in debt. How could she survive alone?

Si Si was not clear about the rules of the antique auction, but Tang Xu knew them.

Seeing his uncle say this, he almost dared not believe his ears: “Uncle, are you willing to give up an auction quota to help Si Si?”

Tang Xu’s words made Si Si confused: “Senior, what quota?”

At this time, Guo Lao explained the rules of the auction to her promptly.

“The antique auction has a written rule. The number of antiques that can be sold at the auction depends entirely on the level of the appraiser. Mr. Tang and I are both second-level appraisers, so we can sell two antiques at the auction.”

 


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