Chapter 1199 Heading to the Auction
Mason introduced that the collecting circle is very popular and enduring both in Europe and the United States.
Rich people like to collect things. No matter they understand it or not, like it or not, many rich people are keen on collecting. Among the collectibles, ancient cultural relics and artworks are the most popular.
There are some people who are into things like red wine and sports cars, but they are too niche, and unless they really like them, not many people would do that.
But cultural relics and works of art are different. Regardless of whether you like them or not, you have to admit that they can appreciate in value and become more valuable the longer they are kept.
Therefore, the collection circle is enduring.
"Sir, this auction in Paris is held by a famous nobleman." Mason went on to introduce, "It is held once a year. There are many items for auction, and they are always very rare. In addition, the nobleman guarantees that the auction has a very high reputation and is famous throughout Europe. At this time every year, many wealthy people fly to Paris to attend the auction."
"Really?" Zeng Wangcai was a little surprised. "Such a famous auction is held once a year. Why not entrust it to a regular auction company? Also, how is it possible to have so many rare collections auctioned every year?"
"Sir, there are some tricks here. I happened to be involved in the collection, so I know a little bit." Mason smiled. "The two channels are different. Although the auction company can keep the seller confidential, it is not absolute. People with power can still learn the origin of the auction items from the auction company, but the auction leader will not. In addition, in terms of auction items, many rich people will not be rich forever. They will encounter various difficulties. Selling collections is a good way for them to solve the difficulties, so they don't want others to know that they sold the collections."
I see, it means that you married into a poor family.
Without going into the reasons, it is just that a group of old people and young people in the old city sold their ancestors' antiques and now they are selling their ancestors' houses.
Mason meant that Zeng Wangcai should go and take a look.
"I have a list of the items for auction. I'll call someone to send it to me later for you to take a look. It's up to you to decide whether to go or not. Don't worry about the invitation letter and identity. I can take care of it."
"Okay, let's take a look first. If there's anything suitable, let's go and take a look."
Mason went to make a phone call to ask for something, while Zeng Wangcai went to see how his wife was doing.
In just a short while, Zhang Xiuzhi had already worked out all the weights in the gym.
"How is it, wife? Is this thing fun? If it's useful, we'll get a comprehensive set when we get back." Zeng Wangcai glanced at the equipment in the gym, "There are too few things here..."
"No, it's boring!" Zhang Xiuzhi waved her hands and wiped them with a towel. "These things can only train the flesh and train the dead strength. It's not good to train too much. You can't even train your tendons, bones and skin. They look good but are useless."
"That's great, my wife. It's exactly as you said." Zeng Wangcai gave a thumbs up.
But isn’t that what it is?
To be honest, in his later life, Zeng Wangcai didn't really believe in Kung Fu, and for a while he was confused about the fitness set introduced by foreigners.
Facts have proved that no matter whether we have kung fu or not, fitness is really as Zhang Xiuzhi said, it's just building up dead flesh, which looks good but is useless. In fact, we are not as good as farmers who grow crops or the guys who work on construction sites.
Let me give you a very obvious example. The ghost back was called Luo or something. Wasn't he awesome at the time? What happened to him in the end? It's not an exaggeration to say that he was paralyzed, right?
As for this result, it is really not as good as our Lightning Five Whip Teacher Ma. Teacher Ma is so old and his face was swollen after being hit on the stage, but he is still full of energy.
Zeng Wangcai now has a ready-made master by his side. Zeng Wangcai believes that we really have kung fu. The real kung fu in later generations is either not shown in front of outsiders or is lost.
"Wife, I have something to tell you!" Zeng Wangcai handed his wife a bottle of water. "Mason said that the city of romance... er, that's the Paris I told you about, the place with the big iron tower, is going to hold an auction. Shall we go take a look?"
"Go ahead. Go if you want to. As long as it doesn't delay anything, it's fine." Zhang Xiuzhi's attitude was very gentle.
Zhang Xiuzhi's attitude towards traveling is different from most people. She doesn't care where she goes or what she does or sees. For her, the most important thing is who she goes with.
After so many years of marriage, just as Zeng Wangcai and the old men said, the two of them have been busy with this and that, and there are actually not many days that truly belong to the two of them.
Compared to the time when they were rich, it is the days before and after marriage that they miss the most.
Now the two of them go out together, holding hands and talking along the way, without anyone disturbing them. It's so rare.
"It won't delay anything. Okay, I'll go tell Mason that we can go to Paris and drive there slowly."
"Well, drive, take turns driving."
"..."
Zeng Wangcai has a psychological trauma about Zhang Xiuzhi's driving. She is a very impetuous type who likes speed and passion. As long as the car is capable, there is no speed limit.
But to be honest, Zhang Xiuzhi's driving skills are excellent.
Ten minutes later, Mason received an email and typed it out.
"Who still uses paper documents now?" Zeng Wangcai said as he looked at the materials, "Everyone uses their mobile phones directly..."
"Sir, have you forgotten that we don't have a cell phone like yours?" Mason was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
It is now spreading among wealthy people that the University of Tokyo is using a full-screen mobile phone without any physical buttons.
This news started with the dispute on Jiangdao Island.
"I forgot, you mean this?" Zeng Wangcai took out his cell phone. "You can't use this, but the mass-produced models and supporting equipment are ready to be launched on the market. If you want to do it in Europe, send someone to Sijiu City to find Huayao to sign a contract and become the agent."
"Thank you sir for your generosity!" Mason bowed happily in thanks.
Even wealthy people like Mason are jealous of the benefits of the communications industry.
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The driving distance from Rome to Paris is no more than 1500 kilometers, spanning two countries.
If we follow Zhang Xiuzhi's driving style, we will arrive in one day.
But they came out to have fun, so how could they just drive? So if they were not in a hurry, they took four or five days to drive this road and still didn't arrive.
Zeng Wangcai and Zhang Xiuzhi are now temporarily living in a small town, only a few hours away from Paris.
"Wife, did you have an easy journey?" Zeng Wangcai crossed his legs and drank coffee in a cafe by the lake.
Zhang Xiuzhi was staring at a man painting oil painting by the lake, and seemed to be more interested in this way of creation.
"It's OK. The scenery is just like that, but it has a unique flavor." Zhang Xiuzhi didn't look back. "It's just that the place is a little small. It's more than a thousand kilometers. We only cross one province there, but here we cross three countries."
"..."
Look at what you said, is this vast land and abundant resources given for free?
"What are you looking at? If you like oil paintings, let's go to the auction tomorrow to buy some."
"What do you mean I like it? Have you forgotten our daughter?"
"Uh......"
The apple of their eye likes to collect paintings, both Chinese and foreign. This story started when Zeng Wangcai was tinkering with antiques.
Anyway, I just have a lot of collections!
"Well, tomorrow we can't just look at it, we have to buy some..."
Once the thought of taking action is raised, trouble will arise.