Chapter 276, Meiling

You Fang and Chi Zhongwu talked about the Yuan blue and white hype in the past few years from the jade seal auction in the afternoon, and then focused on the question about the sky-high price Qianlong pastel vase. Why did it change to a different pattern?

Changed to a new variety, and chose a small and inconspicuous auction house to make an amazing move? The results of the discussion between the two are as follows -

The Yuan blue and white flower hype is a primer. If you want to successfully raise an unexpected sky-high price, you must choose rare treasures that are rare in number and whose value is recognized. Yuan blue and white is the best choice. After this round of speculation is successful, in fact,

It has driven the overall market valuation of Chinese ancient cultural relics scattered overseas and successfully pushed up their psychologically expected prices. Porcelain is one of the representatives.

The auction of genuine and fake jade seals, on the one hand, is driven by interests, and on the other hand, it plays a very important role, which is to stimulate the patriotic sentiments of the majority of Chinese collectors, and at the same time, it also satisfies some of their national vanity.

However, whether it is a jade seal or Yuan blue and white, the number of its handed down is quite limited. You can count them on your fingers. It can only play a leading role. After the goal is achieved, substantial large-scale cash out should have other plans.

.The Kang, Yong and Qian dynasties of the Qing Dynasty have the largest number of fine porcelains handed down from generation to generation, the level of craftsmanship has reached a historical peak, and the largest number of porcelains have been dispersed overseas.

Therefore, choosing a high-quality Qianlong pastel porcelain to fetch a sky-high price is unexpected, but it is reasonable from a business perspective. After this hype, a large number of Qing and third-generation porcelain overseas will surface. Do not believe it.

Look, large international arts and crafts auction houses such as Sotheby's and Christie's will follow the trend, and the tricks will come one after another, setting off a wave of overseas Chinese cultural relics cashing out.

This situation appears in the context of the lingering aftermath of the Western financial crisis sweeping the world, while China's overall economy is growing rapidly and its purchasing power is becoming more and more amazing. It is actually a cash-out of historical plunder. In more ugly words, you are the only one

If you are rich today, the things belonging to your ancestors will be more valuable. Even if they are not worth that much money, they can still be speculated for you. Only in this way can the game of rolling bets on the market be successful.

Not only cultural relics, but also many other aspects of things happening, the principles are similar.

Yu Fang suddenly mentioned that this game could be played back, and Chizhong Satoru replied with some confusion: "My grandfather and my father have collected some British cultural relics. They should have been scattered during the Hundred Years' War between England and France, but they don't count.

It is very precious and far incomparable to the ancient Chinese porcelain on the international market today."

You Fang smiled: "It doesn't matter if it's not valuable. Pick the most valuable ones. With your grandfather's contacts, it's possible that you won't be able to collect more precious ones. As long as you know the shape, material, style, and decoration of the utensils, and there are a number of utensils of the same era for reference, what?

Everything is easy to handle. This requires a very professional appraisal, and it is best to sort out all the spectral analysis data of the artifacts that can be collected. Times have changed after all, and high technology needs to be considered in everything."

Chizhong Satoru was even more puzzled: "From what you say, it seems that you are preparing to make fakes?"

You Fang went to his room and took out two books and handed them to Chi Zhongwu: "These are the notes of contemporary people. One was written nearly thirty years ago, and the other was made by me a few days ago. You

Just look, can you tell them apart?"

Chizhong Satoru took the two notebooks and said they were the same. He could indeed see the difference, but he couldn't tell which one was new and which one was old. You Fang then whispered to him.

Chi Zhongwu's eyes became brighter the more he listened, Yu Fang finally patted him on the shoulder and said: "Brother, if you have an idea, you might as well give it a try. If you can't do something, I can help."

Chi Zhongwu grabbed his arm and said, "Brother You, are you serious?"

You Fang: "It's the first time we meet, there is no grievance or enmity, it's a rare chance to hit it off, do I need to lie to you? This is just a simple chain game. It will not only make your auction house famous at home and abroad, but it will also benefit me.

Why not? If I can do it, you can start making plans again, which will be safer."

Chi Zhongwu grabbed Yu Fang's arm and refused to let go: "Brother Yu, when?"

You Fang thought for a while and said: "To fool the foreign devils, we have to celebrate the New Year ourselves. It will be around February next year. This matter also needs time to prepare. As long as you prepare everything I want, I will naturally give you what you need."

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Ikezhong Satoru: "I also need a detailed plan so that I can implement it."

You Fang gave him a gentle punch: "Do you still want to leave a copy of this kind of thing? I said you listen, just remember it clearly in your mind, and then just find the planner to make a formal document and put it out on the record.

Of course, what you say should sound nice, but the secret bureau still does it that way."

Chizhong Satoru nodded excitedly: "I understand! Can you tell me again what preparations are needed?"

Just at this time, Qi Ruoxue and Wu Yuchong came back from shopping. On the way, they stopped by Sun Yat-sen University and picked up Xiao Yu and Tu Su after school. The four of them arrived home together, but unexpectedly found that there was a guest at home. He was a handsome young man sitting down.

I was chatting enthusiastically with You Fang on the sofa.

The others didn't know him, but Xiao Yu frowned when he saw Chi Zhongwu and said, "Chenchen, why are you here? Is it because of Chi Zhonglong's incident? It has nothing to do with me or our family. I don't know who did it.

!He has offended many people at CUHK and has never done anything good all day long. Although it was not my Xiao family who did it, but having said that, I am very happy!"

This girl speaks so straightforwardly. When she saw Chi Zhongwu, she spelled out everything she needed to say before he even opened his mouth. After hanging out with You Fang for so long, it’s not like Xiao Yu didn’t understand the difference between right and wrong.

When I saw Chi Zhongwu, I understood his purpose, and it was very easy to speak.

You Fang was slightly surprised: "Xiao Yu, who are you calling?" Hearing Xiao Yu call Chenchen just now, he almost thought he was calling his nickname, Chengcheng.

Chi Zhongwu stood up and explained with some embarrassment: "My nickname is Chenchen, the dust of Hongchen... Miss Xiao, you have a bit of a misunderstanding. I heard that my brother Long had many sins when he was in Guangzhou, so he specially

Come to apologize to you."

Xiao Yu waved his hand: "If he doesn't learn well, he deserves his misfortune. It has nothing to do with you, and you don't have to apologize for him. I know what you mean, and I have said everything that needs to be said. You can go back. It's time for us to eat.

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You Fang also stood up and said with a slight displeasure: "Girl, since we are old friends we met when we were young, and you came all the way here, you politely come to apologize and don't even let anyone have dinner."

Xiao Yu asked a little strangely: "Brother You Fang, do you want to keep him for dinner?"

You Fang smiled and said to Chi Zhong: "Let's go after dinner, we haven't finished talking yet."

Xiao Yu pouted at the side and said, "Okay then!...Chenchen, Brother You Fang will let you have dinner. You are so lucky to have the chance to try this young lady's craftsmanship."

You Fang: "You guys are eating in the living room. Brother Chenchen and I are eating on the small table in the kitchen. It's just a good time to talk about something... Brother, come into the house with me to chat. It's really noisy outside."

Chi Zhongwu was a little confused. Not only did Xiao Yu, a grown man like You Fang, live together, he could actually cook for himself! And at dinner time, four beauties, big and small, with different styles came, making everyone's eyes wide open.

Show him the flowers. You Fang wanted to let him have a meal, so Xiao Yu let him have a meal. Of course, a meal was nothing to Chi Zhongwu, but he had never eaten such a meal.

At dinner that day, Xiao Yu actually made two dishes that were not too unpalatable. You Fang and Chi Zhongwu ate at the small table in the kitchen and muttered about something.

Yu Fang calls Chi Zhong Satoru Brother, and Chi Zhong Satoru calls him Brother Yu. In fact, Yu Fang is two or three years younger than Chi Zhong Satoru, but he looks much more mature and steady. In terms of generational relationship among relatives, Yu Fang

Fang is actually Chi Zhongwu's elder, so calling him "brother" is considered polite, but Chi Zhongwu calls him "Brother You" naturally. Even though it's the first time they meet, it feels like they've known each other for a long time.

You Fang discussed something with Chi Zhongwu and planned to hold a series of auctions in Hong Kong, which would be held by Chi Zhongwu's auction house. The specific details were clearly stated, but some preliminary preparations were needed. As for this one

How big is the impact of the auction? It cannot be small anyway! And the bigger, the better. This is something that You Fang and Satoru Ikezaka can completely achieve.

He asked Chi Zhong Satoru to provide some information, and at the same time promised to cooperate with this series of Jianghu affairs. The plan is of course after next year's Lantern Festival, when Yu Fang will not show up, and it will be Chi Zhong Satoru who is in the limelight, but both of them have

benefit.

Anyway, You Fang is going to Hong Kong to attend a sect gathering of the Xunluan sect, shoot rabbits and do some business on the side. He regards Wu Pingtong as his life mentor, but after all, he and Wu Pingtong are not the same people. There are some things that Mr. Wu

It's definitely not possible, but the little wanderer doesn't mind taking a risk, but he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

The first time I planned this kind of thing, it was just a simple jianghu game. It was still unknown whether it would succeed, but you will only know when you have to do it. If you don't succeed, your hard work will be in vain. These days, foreign devils will play ball games on the market.

Well, wouldn't people like Xiaoyouzi know how to use the same method? It's just that I haven't thought about it before.

As for the specific discussion between him and Chi Zhongwu, it is unknown to outsiders for the time being. Chi Zhongwu smiled when he left, as if he were picking up a treasure. Xiao Yu asked curiously: "Brother You Fang, you and Chen

What on earth did Chen talk about?"

You Fang: "It's nothing, just a business deal."

Xiao Yu said unhappily: "Brother You Fang is doing business with the Chi family, it is better to do business with our Xiao family."

You Fang smiled and explained: "It just so happens that Chi Zhongwuxin has opened an auction house, and I happen to want to plan an art auction. If you want to help, you can ask your father if he has a collection of iconic cultural relics of the British Empire.

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Xiao Yu exclaimed: "Brother You Fang is really a god. My father has a British crown in his collection. Do you even know this?"

You Fang patted her on the shoulder: "That's great. Let's discuss it with your father. Can we borrow it? It's not easy to borrow something so valuable. What do you think we can use as collateral?"

Xiao Yu: "Mortgage? Brother You Fang, don't be kidding me. My mother didn't like that crown anymore. Once she saw my father putting it in the study, she suggested that he make a shelf and turn it upside down to use as an ashtray. Later, my father threw it aside.

Went. When I was a kid, I took it out to play with and it got damaged. I said I needed someone to repair it, but it hasn’t been repaired yet. If brother You Fang finds it useful, I’ll just go back to Hong Kong and get it from home.”

You Fang quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, it doesn't matter if you break anything in the house, others don't dare to touch it! You can tell your father that you want to borrow it and return it in March next year."

Xiao Yu: "You can return it anytime you want. That thing is gathering dust at home. When can I bring it to you?"

You Fang thought for a while and said: "If he is willing and able, send someone to Chi Zhongwu and let Chi Zhongwu take the things as collateral."

Xiao Yu asked with some confusion: "Do you want Chi Zhongwu to auction the crown?"

You Fang smiled again, this smile looked naughty: "This is not an auction, and what is sold is not a crown. I didn't expect such a thing. If I can borrow it, this is it!"

Wu Yuchong suddenly came to his senses at the side and also added with a smile: "Sister Xiao Yu, your father's crown will be fine, and it won't be taken away by others. Brother You Fang plans to let Chi Zhongwu take a selfie and buy it to make a big deal.

news."

You Fang turned around and said, "You are the only one who is smart!"

At this time, Qi Ruoxue was about to go home after dinner, and You Fang said, "Wait a minute, I'll see you off."

Qi Ruoxue shook her head and said, "No need, it's not far."

You Fang: "I still have something to discuss with you, and I want to ask you for a favor. Can we talk to you on the way?"

Qi Ruoxue smiled and nodded: "Okay then, thank you."

When he got downstairs, You Fang naturally extended his hand, and Qi Ruoxue gave him the car key. He drove Qi Ruoxue home, and on the way You Fang said: "Ruoxue, you came back from studying in the UK.

Gao Caisheng, so I want to ask you to help me check the information. Regarding European history, it mainly focuses on the Hundred Years War between England and France. Is it possible that anything from the royal family was robbed? If so, in what era did it mainly occur?"

Qi Ruoxue nodded and said: "I understand what you mean, and I also roughly know what you want to do. I will help you collect and sort out the information including folklore and other things. It will take some time. Can I wait until you come back from Nanchang?

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To be continued...