Chapter 292 The Liu Family Pays the Bill
Of course, although he had doubts, Liu Guoqing was not stupid enough to directly question the two elders.
Regardless of whether Chen Jianye's method of collecting antiques was flawed or not, he was the nephew of the district police chief, and neither the Liu family nor the Rong family could find fault with him.
"Are you okay?"
Chen Jianye asked impatiently.
"Nephew Chen, my family misunderstood you today and caused you some trouble."
"Not only did you let bygones be bygones, but you also taught us a skill. It would be unreasonable for me not to return the favor."
Liu Senming said politely.
"Yes, the Liu family is a polite family. If we don't repay the favor, how can we convince others in the future?"
Rong Guangyao followed up.
"Then how is the Liu family going to repay me?"
Chen Jianye became somewhat interested.
These two old men went around in circles before getting down to business.
If you had said you wanted to repay me earlier, we could have just given you a quote directly.
"How about this, nephew Chen, you can pick any antique in Panjiayuan and my Liu family will pay for it."
"Consider it my Liu family's apology to you."
Liu Senming asked tentatively.
If Chen Jianye is not satisfied, he can add something else.
A few hundred dollars means nothing to the Liu family.
In order to please Rong Nian'en, Liu Guoqing went to Panjiayuan and spent several hundred dollars without blinking an eye.
The Liu family's younger generation behaved in this way, which shows that the Liu family is very wealthy.
"can."
"I just happened to like a painting. You can come and pay for it."
Chen Jianye agreed and placed the scroll on the shopkeeper's desk.
"What is the original price of this painting? Please give me an offer."
Liu Senming looked at the shop owner.
"Master Liu, Master Rong, you two masters came to my small shop to give me face."
"I'll sell this painting to you at its original price of 120 yuan. Do you think it's okay?"
The shop owner opened the calligraphy and painting and took a look at it with a very humble attitude.
If you want to open a shop in Panjiayuan, you have to consider the expressions of the two masters in front of you.
"You don't have to pay the original price. You can sell it and make a little profit. It's not easy to support a family."
"About one hundred and fifty dollars."
Liu Senming is very generous.
"Thank you, gentlemen."
The shop owner quickly thanked him.
Liu Guoqing stepped forward, took out 150 yuan in cash and settled the payment on the spot.
Afterwards, he held the calligraphy and painting in both hands and handed it to Chen Jianye: "Brother Chen, I was indeed inconsiderate just now. Please don't take it personally."
"It's over, I don't take it to heart."
Chen Jianye took the calligraphy and painting and a smile appeared on his face.
Song Huizong's Listening to the Zither, a national treasure-level antique with a starting price of billions in later generations, fell into his hands.
"Nephew Chen, as the saying goes, there is no acquaintance without fighting. Today we have finally gotten to know each other."
"I'll go to Duchu and get a table. We can have a drink together, okay?"
Liu Senming hits the snake with a stick.
Now that the grudges between the two sides have been resolved, the next natural step is to make friends.
"It's not possible today. My wife is still waiting for me to come back home for dinner."
"Thank you Liu family for your kindness. With this calligraphy and painting, my trip is not in vain."
Chen Jianye raised the scroll of calligraphy and painting in his hand.
Rong Nian'en's face turned pale. She didn't expect that Chen Jianye, who looked so young, was already married.
"Well, if Nephew Chen comes again next time, you can contact the market's order keeper directly."
"I'll accompany you to Panjiayuan and make sure those merchants don't ask for exorbitant prices."
Liu Senming looked a little regretful, but his attitude was still very kind.
"Thank you, Uncle Liu."
Chen Jianye bowed, smiled at the people in front of him, and then walked out.
This time he did not turn right to see other shops, but turned left directly and walked towards the exit of Panjiayuan.
"Jianye, you really don't want to go shopping anymore?"
Qiu Jibin asked.
"I won't go shopping anymore. With this calligraphy and painting, the trip is worthwhile."
Chen Jianye held the Listening to the Zither Picture in his hand, looking very interested.
After getting the top-quality goods, he lost interest in shopping at Panjiayuan.
And he was indeed a little tired.
Appreciating antiques is an extremely demanding task for both eyesight and brainpower.
Chen Jianye appraises antiques very quickly, and in fact his brain is working very fast.
It is more tiring than reading books on benchwork and doing benchwork work.
You need to rest when you are tired.
Otherwise, your eyesight and brainpower will decline and you will easily fall into a trap.
"Could this calligraphy and painting really be an authentic work of Emperor Huizong of Song?"
Yang Haoming asked doubtfully.
"I can't guarantee its authenticity, but it's probably 80% true."
Chen Jianye said with a smile.
"This trip was really worth it. I got an authentic work of Emperor Huizong of Song without spending any money."
"It's a thing that costs money. I bought a piece of gold."
Yang Haoming looked envious.
"When you have learned enough, you can also come to Panjiayuan to pick up bargains."
"Maybe you can find something better than me."
Chen Jianye encouraged.
"Hey, I don't dare. The water in Panjiayuan is very deep."
Yang Haoming felt a little lost.
Who among those who collect antiques doesn’t have the dream of getting rich overnight?
But Yang Haoming knew his own worth, and he would not earn some money that he was not supposed to.
Just earn a little money peacefully.
The three left Panjiayuan.
Chen Jianye asked Qiu Jibin again about his recommendation for a goldsmith.
"There's still time. I'll take you there directly."
Qiu Jibin said.
"I can see it."
Chen Jianye was also very interested.
Yang Haoming also wanted to watch the fun.
The three of them rode their bikes around the city for about ten minutes and stopped in front of an ordinary bungalow.
dong dong!
Qiu Jibin got out of the car, walked to the front door and knocked: "Old Hong, I'll open the door."
The door opens.
A gray-haired old man appeared in the door.
Old Hong looked at Chen Jianye and Yang Haoming for a few seconds, then opened the door.
"Look at your courage. I brought people here, and I can still trick you."
Qiu Jibin locked his bicycle and strode into the house.
"Caution is the boat."
Old Hong said.
"You're playing gold at home, and all the neighbors know about it. Do you think the police don't know?"
"I just don't bother with you."
"In that case, we might as well be bolder."
Qiu Jibin expressed his views.
"People who have never been to jail speak with a strong tone."
Old Hong curled his lips.
"Well, I don't want to bother with you."
"I brought my brother here. I have some merchandise and I want you to help me test its quality first."
Qiu Jibin said loudly.
"Is this a legitimate way of coming?"
Old Hong asked cautiously.
"Who do you think I am?"
Qiu Jibin looked unhappy.
"It's legitimate. I just bought a piece of good material in Panjiayuan."
Chen Jianye took over.
Take out your token and proof of purchase.
Old Hong took it, looked at it carefully, and handed the purchase certificate back to Chen Jianye.
Then he held the token and weighed it in his hand: "It is indeed gold. Such a big piece of gold, wow."
"Burn it in fire to see its quality, then weigh it to see how heavy it is."
Qiu Jibin ordered.
Old Hong didn't waste any time. He placed the token in a crucible the size of a teacup and started heating it.
Soon, the token turned a golden yellow color and showed signs of melting.
"The gold is very pure. It is pure gold."
Old Hongtou made his judgment based on his rich experience.
"Jianye, if you want to make jewelry, you can tell Lao Hongtou now."
"If we don't fight now, we have to stop."
Qiu Jibin reminded.
"Stop for now. I need to go back and measure the size of my wife's fingers and neck to decide how big the jewelry should be."
Chen Jianye said.
Old Hongtou picked up the large crucible with iron tweezers and placed it on the stone table to cool down.