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013: Trading "I'm back."

Lin Li, who was in a good mood, smelled a strong smell of meat as soon as he stepped into the house, and immediately asked, "Xiao Yu, what dish did you cook today, it's so delicious!"

After Lin Li finished handling everything, he saw the hot pot on the dining table and a variety of hot pot ingredients.

Lin Li was a little surprised.

The Lin family's finances have never been plentiful. Except for the Chinese New Year, they seldom eat hot pot these years.Even if I ate, I didn't eat so much. It seems that there is really a happy event.

Lin Tiancheng happened to come out of the kitchen with a plate of fresh meat, and when he saw Lin Li, he greeted him, "Xiao Li, come quickly, today we have to celebrate anyway."

Lin Li hurriedly washed his hands and took his seat, and secretly took out the fine wine he just bought today, and said with a smile: "There are meat and vegetables, how can we miss fine wine."

"Good guy!"

Seeing Lin Li's wine, Lin Tiancheng snatched it.

Although Lin Tiancheng was not a drunkard, he was really happy today, and he didn't bother to pay attention to those small details, so he turned away and prepared to enjoy himself.

Lin Li took the opportunity to ask, "Dad, what happy event happened? It made you so happy?"

"There are two happy events!"

Lin Yu, who came out with his things, was also very happy. After sitting down, he said, "The first one belongs to my brother. I don't know who posted the video of my brother's fight on the Internet, and there was a little commotion. My brother's school Unable to hold back the students' slander, not only canceled the punishment for my brother, but also criticized and punished Chen Heimian, it is said that he was fined this month's salary and bonus."

"It's really exciting!"

Lin Li also didn't go to school for several days, and devoted himself to improving his proficiency at home, and really forgot what happened before.

Lin Tiancheng then interjected, "The second thing is about our whole family."

Lin Li immediately lifted his spirits.

Lin Tiancheng happily opened a bag, and announced excitedly: "Father has already repaired the blue and white plate, and it will be sent to auction the day after tomorrow!"

"Great!"

Lin Li brought the blue and white plate over while shouting, and after a careful inspection, he sighed: "The blue and white are bright, the picture scroll is complete, there is no abruptness, smooth as new, even if you look carefully, you can't see the slightest defect. Dad's repair process is really good. It wasn't built, those so-called restorers in Antique Street are nothing compared to you!"

Lin Tiancheng pretended to be serious and replied: "This time is related to the future of our family. If Dad doesn't deal with it with [-]% energy, then he is making fun of the whole family."

"This beef is fresh enough!"

Lin Li tasted Xiao Yu's craftsmanship, and after admiring it, he remembered a very important topic, and asked, "Dad, do you have any connections to auction houses? I heard that auctions are very popular now, but there are many connections inside. Appraisal fee, there will be a map recording fee tomorrow, and the fees are extremely chaotic, so you have to be careful."

Hearing this, Lin Tiancheng also put down his chopsticks, and said with a serious face: "Well, this aspect is indeed worth worrying about. But we have nothing to do with the Antique Street, otherwise we can save a lot of handling fees and taxes if we take it there and transfer it directly. Fee."

Lin Li immediately thought of Bi Han and Ma Lao.

So he suggested: "Dad, why don't we go to Antique Street tomorrow, I've been there for a while, and I know a few people, why don't we try our luck there, what do you think?"

Lin Tiancheng thought of the high handling fees and taxes required for the auction, so he ordered it.

Lin Li didn't waste any time, and immediately dialed Ma Lao's number he got just today.After the two parties reached a consensus, they immediately agreed on a time to meet.

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The next day.

An ancient tea house in Antique Street.

This ancient tea house was built entirely as a leisure place to match the antique street. After being contracted by someone, it was transformed into a commercial and leisure place, which has become a scene of the antique street.

It's just right for Mr. Ma to set the agreed place here.

Lin Li and Lin Tiancheng came to the ancient style tea house with the blue and white plate, and followed the number of the box to find the location.

Seeing Lin Li coming, Mr. Ma greeted him with a smile, "Xiao Li, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon."

Lin Li hurriedly replied: "Mr. Ma, this time I really have to trouble you."

Ma Lao replied: "What kind of talk is this! The old man and your kid are so close, and if you want to say something polite if you make a little effort, how can you be a friend?"

Ma Lao was so forthright, it seemed that Lin Li was out of touch, which made him ashamed.

But Lin Li didn't stand in the cold, and immediately introduced them to both parties.

Lin Tiancheng saw that Ma Lao was the only one, and it was a bit different from what he expected, so he couldn't help hesitating a little, and asked: "Ma Lao, do you know if the buyer has come? If the buyer is not present, even if we make a fuss, it won't help."

Ma Lao replied with a smile: "Why, don't I look like a buyer?"

"no……"

Although Lin Tiancheng is not good at socializing, he also knows that he can't easily offend Ma Lao who is eccentric.

Ma Lao said, "Xiao Li, although the old man is only a small collector, his enthusiasm for antiques is obvious to all. If your things are worth collecting, the old man will naturally not be stingy with money."

"Please take a look!"

Lin Li knew what Ma Lao was like, so he immediately took out the Qing Qianlong blue and white plate for Ma Lao to appreciate.

"It really is Qianlong porcelain!"

Ma Lao took a look at it to confirm its year, and quickly put on his gloves and took the hand inspection.

I saw Mr. Ma's hand slowly rubbing the Qing Qianlong blue and white plate, sometimes following the patterns, sometimes along the repaired cracks, sometimes frowning, sometimes affirming, with a very serious expression.Needless to say, Mr. Ma is a master in this way and has rich experience in appraising treasures.

a long time.

Veteran General Ma carefully put away the Qing Qianlong blue and white plate, nodded and commented: "You didn't lie to me, it really is a restored Qing Qianlong blue and white plate. But your restoration technology is very good, at least better than most of the antique restorers here. It came professionally and saved a lot of its value.”

Lin Li and Lin Tiancheng felt relieved after hearing this.

Mr. Ma then affirmed: "Your Qing Qianlong blue and white plate draws a traditional picture of a boy studying, the implication is very positive, and the characters are vivid, the blue and white craftsmanship is excellent, and the shape is also majestic. .”

Lin Li and Lin Tiancheng were overjoyed immediately.

Although they already knew the background of their treasures, they were naturally more delighted to hear that the buyer was so sure.

Mr. Ma then presented a series of data: "In the circle, the transaction volume of Qing Qianlong blue and white official porcelain is not small. Last year, a flower color dish with an estimated price of 14 yuan was successfully auctioned for 22 yuan. At the beginning of the year, a blue and white fishtail ear flower cup with an estimated price of only 8 yuan was finally sold for 15.8 yuan; at the same time, a Qing Qianlong blue and white Chilong Zun changed hands nearly 20 times, and was finally sold at a high price of 28.8 yuan. People snatched it up."

Lin Li and Lin Tiancheng were not familiar with these things. All the information they knew was found on the Internet, which was far less clear than that of people in the circle like Mr. Ma.

Mr. Ma concluded: "Your Qing Qianlong blue-and-white figure plate has a good collection value, both in terms of artistic value and historical value. broken."

Lin Li and Lin Tiancheng nodded, they were already prepared for this outcome.

Mr. Ma finally gave the price: "In view of the uncertainty of the future, we can only give you half the price. That is 14.4 yuan. But too many 4s are not very auspicious, so I will give you an integer, 15 yuan , I wonder if you are satisfied with the price?"

"satisfy!"

"Absolutely satisfied!"

This price has surpassed Lin Li and Lin Tiancheng's estimates, and they were overjoyed.

Ma Lao also breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "Since you agree, let's go to the bank to transfer the money and sign the transfer agreement. After all, we need certain legal provisions to guarantee such things, don't we?"

"valid reason!"

"It should be done!"

Ma Lao is so serious, Lin Li and Lin Tiancheng have no objections.