MTL - Treasure Hunting Divine Eyes-Chapter 46 Children of the Xu family

  Chapter 46 Xu Family Children

   "Young Master Li, when are we going to take a look at those porcelain calligraphy and paintings? I will call and summon those appraisal consultants to come to Shanghai immediately."

   Niu Sanpang was in a hurry. After all, the New Century Auction House was ranked low, and its strength could not compare with those time-honored brands. That's why he thought of expanding the source of auction items.

   "There is no rush. I know an elder in Kyoto. He also likes porcelain calligraphy and painting. I promised to keep one for him. I will entrust it to you for auction later when he finishes selecting."

   "Okay." Niu Sanpang rubbed his hands, which temporarily solved his problem and let him breathe a sigh of relief.

   "Nowadays, all the real estate developers are wealthy families. You, the heir, have a bit of an unusual temperament."

Niu Yingjun smiled awkwardly, and said with a little difficulty: "I'm not afraid of Li Shao's jokes, my mother is not the original partner, and my two half-sisters are really good, I am not taken seriously at home, is it possible?" No, that’s why I urgently want to make a career out of it.”

  This fat man sincerely regards himself as a friend, even revealing this kind of family affairs to himself, Li Mo is a little moved, and he must support him no matter what.

   "I'll introduce you to some antique shop owners I know later. There aren't many good things, but it's no problem to add them up to support the scene."

   "The auction house is all about resources and connections. If Young Master Li puts the amphora in your hand in our auction house, any other auction house will stop immediately."

   "Of course this is just thinking about it."

  Niu Sanpang added a sentence.

  The two chatted and drank tea. After about half an hour, Liu Chuanqing and his wife returned. Judging by their expressions, they should be very satisfied.

   "Brother Lu, go and prepare the contract."

  After a series of procedures, the 50% discount on the total price was wiped out, and Li Mo only paid 10 million rounds.

  "Boss Niu, you are a guest from afar, and we will have dinner together at noon, please treat me with honor." Liu Chuanqing was not stingy this time, after all, he saved him tens of millions of house money as soon as he opened his mouth, which is a great favor.

   "Mr. Liu is polite, but I already have an appointment at noon today. Next time I will be the host, and everyone will get together."

   "Boss Niu's business is urgent, so we'll make an appointment next time."

   "If Young Master Li is free, accompany me to meet an elder."

   Li Mo looked at him suspiciously, is it right for you to go to see the elders and take me?

Niu Sanpang showed a bitter look on his face and said: "That elder is also a collector. You are by my side. I have the bottom of my heart. There is no way. The relationship between the old man and him has always been good. I must be a I want to visit his old man's house."

   "Private visits, it's even more inappropriate for me to go."

   "It's suitable, no one is more suitable than you. You are proficient in appraising treasures, and you can definitely calm those people with your ability."

"Which people?"

  Niu Sanpang smiled flatteringly: "A few guys who don't like me, and I also don't like them. Before, they all united to mess with me. This time, brothers will rely on you to hold the line."

   Li Mo stared into his eyes, trying to see something: "Did you dig a hole for me?"

   "I don't dare to dig a hole for anyone, so please help me. I'll know when I get there."

  Liu Chuanqing patted Li Mo on the shoulder and said: "I think Niu is always a real person, don't be suspicious."

  Niu Sanpang nodded gratefully, the fat on his face bumped up and down.

   "Let's go."

  Niu Sanpang drove an imported Cadillac, and the two ran all the way to the city, and stopped at the gate of a villa area about an hour later.

  Li Mo looked through the car window, and the check at the gate was very strict. Niu Sanpang didn't go directly, but instead made a phone call to inform him that he was already at the gate.

Within two minutes, the gatekeeper was notified, and one of the security guards walked towards the car, checked the license plate information, registered the identity information of the two people in detail, and finally took out a square instrument from his waist and walked around the car without any abnormality. , and finally saluted to indicate the release.

   "Your status as an elder is unusual."

   "The ones who retired from above were comrades-in-arms with my grandfather when they were young, and the people who live here are basically retired, so just know it."

  Li Mo understood what he meant.

  The car went all the way along the one-way street, and finally stopped at the parking space at the entrance of a single-family villa. There are a total of eight parking spaces, and six luxury cars have been parked.

  As soon as Niu Sanpang got out of the car, a female staff member in her forties came out to greet her and said respectfully, "Mr. Niu, Mr. Xu is meeting guests in the study. Let me take you to the living room first."

   "Excuse me."

   Li Mo followed them calmly. The villa building is more European style, but the interior decoration is more simple, without magnificent decorations, and the black, white and gray tones show a sense of luxury.

  In the living room, there were already three young people in their twenties, one female and two males. They were chatting with each other, and when they saw someone coming in, they turned their heads and looked over.

   "Hey, it turns out to be Mr. Niu. He seems to have lost a lot of weight after not seeing him for a few months."

   "Young Master Niu, come and sit here, let's taste the freshly brewed tea together."

   "Niu Yingjun, do you still dare to come?"

   It was the woman who spoke last. She was quite pretty, but her face was full of arrogance.

   "Why didn't I dare to come, and I didn't do anything wrong." Niu Sanpang obviously spoke weakly. He pointed to Li Mo and introduced, "Li Mo, my partner, is a master at appreciating treasures."

   "Young Master Li, this is the eldest son Xu Jiajun, this is the second son Xu Jiameng, and this is the daughter of the Xu family."

   "What do you mean, don't I have a name?" Miss Xu stared.

  Niu Sanpang ignored her and sat down by himself.

  Li Mo clasped his fists generously and said, "Young Master Xu, Miss Xu."

   "Young Master Li, please sit down. Just now Niu Yingjun said that you are a master of appreciating treasures. Are you also in the antique business?"

   "Small business, follow Niu Shao to make a living."

  Miss Xu sized him up a few times, and she was a few years younger than her, so she lost interest immediately, probably this kid is Niu Yingjun's follower.

   "Li Shao, drink some tea."

  Niu Sanpang poured Li Mo a cup, the tea color was light, and the fragrance of the tea was condensed but not dispersed.

  Li Mo took a sip from his cup, rolled his tongue and tasted it, and said, "Dongting Biluochun before Ming Dynasty, good tea."

   "Young Master Li, this Miss Xu is in the famous tea business, you can buy anything you want from her."

   "Niu Yingjun, I really like listening to you."

  Miss Xu probably has a grudge against him, every sentence is full of thorns.

   "Mr. Niu, you just came today. Recently, I picked up a big leak. The old man and the others are admiring it in the study. You are in the auction house business, and you will help me estimate the price later. If it is suitable, you can earn some pocket money by going to the auction."

  Xu Jiameng's face is full of pride.

   "What is the big leak?"

   "Ming Yongle Blue and White Plum Vase."

   "Really or not, don't lie to me. If it is really a Yongle plum vase, it will be worth a lot." Niu Sanpang was really surprised. If it was a fine product made by an official kiln, the auction price would start at 100 million.

   Li Mo, who was sitting on the side, glanced at the second son of Xu's family without any trace, thinking that this guy is also a master of appraising treasures?

   No wonder Niu Sanpang wanted to bring himself to sit in the town, maybe he had the intention of letting himself fight him and fight in the ring.

   "Of course it's true, Niu Shao, I depend on you for my pocket money."

   "You have earned a lot from foreign trade business these years. There is always a net profit of 10 million yuan per year. Unlike me, who holds the title of the boss of an auction house, I actually have nothing to do."

   "I heard that you were demoted to vice president? But it doesn't matter, with our support in the future, your career will always improve."

  The young master of the Xu family said with a smile: "But the most important thing is that you have to live up to yourself. After all, the support of others is limited."

  Li Mo sat aside and drank tea calmly. There must be something wrong between the children of the Xu family and Sanpang, otherwise the words would not be so thorny.

  Li Mo put down his teacup and said casually: "I read a piece of news. At an auction in Xiangjiang more than ten years ago, there was a Ming Yongle blue and white plum vase with hanging shoulders, folded branches, flower and fruit pattern, which was sold for a high price of 149 million."

   "Hahaha, you said that was the auction price more than ten years ago. If it goes up for auction now, it could be two or three hundred million."

  Xu Jia laughed a few times, his face full of complacency.

  Niu Sanpang couldn't believe it and said, "Could it be that the one you picked up is the same style?"

   "Of course, otherwise, what would it be called picking up big leaks."

   "Young Master Xu, may I ask, how much did you spend on that Yongle plum vase?"

  Li Mo is very curious about this matter.

  The corner of Xu Jiameng's mouth twitched, his eyebrows raised, and he raised a finger and said, "110 million, you can earn more than 100 million just by changing hands."

   Li Mo was taken aback for a moment, then picked up his teacup and drank tea silently, his brows were furrowed, and he felt suspicious.

   Spending 110 million huge sums of money to buy a plum vase, this is nothing like a leak.

  The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Since the seller can offer a price of 110 million yuan, he must know the market situation of Meiping. How could he sell antiques worth 200 to 300 million yuan to others at a low price? If the plum vase is a real product from Yongle, then there must be a problem with the source and it cannot be seen, so he sold it at a low price.

  If the plum vase is a counterfeit, then Li Mo dare not continue to speculate, maybe he is worrying unnecessarily.

  (end of this chapter)