Chapter 7619
Yongle Era System
Upon hearing the boss's words, Yun Yuyan's pretty face flushed red.
Xiao Chen didn't explain, and casually said, "I brought a friend here today to buy some things. Do you have any Ming Dynasty porcelain? Official kiln or folk kiln, it's fine, but the condition has to be good."
Mr. Fang glanced at Yun Yuyan, realizing he had misspoke, but still smiled and said, "Hello, esteemed lady, it's an honor to serve you. The items here are just average. Let's go to the second floor, where you'll find the best items and it's quieter. You can take your time to look around and choose!"
Yun Yuyan nodded: "Okay, but you can't fool me. Xiao Chen is here to give me his opinion."
"How could I? I wouldn't dare offend Mr. Xiao." Boss Fang smiled and led the two of them upstairs.
The items on the second floor are indeed good.
Xiao Chen glanced at them casually and found that they were all genuine; not a single one was a fake.
Boss Fang personally brewed the two of them some fine Pu'er tea before smiling and saying, "Please take your time looking around. If you see anything you like, just tell the waiter. I have some good items in my warehouse, and I'll bring them over for you right away."
"Thank you for your trouble!" Xiao Chen nodded.
"This Mr. Fang is quite nice, very polite!" Yun Yuyan couldn't help but remark after Mr. Fang left.
"Don't judge a book by its cover," Xiao Chen said, looking at Yun Yuyan. "Being too trusting of people outside is a bad thing; you might end up getting hurt."
"It's not that serious, is it? I think Mr. Fang is a nice person... You're just being paranoid. Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll go take a look."
Yun Yuyan stood up and looked at the antiques and curios on the display shelf with curiosity in her eyes.
“I’ve never been to an antique shop before. I didn’t expect this place to be so upscale. No wonder you came here.”
Xiao Chen sat there, not drinking tea, but smiling: "The antique business relies on antiques. No matter how good the storefront is, if the items inside aren't good, it's all for nothing. If you have good items, you won't have to worry about customers. This circle is actually very small; if you have something, it will spread very quickly."
"I see. No wonder you knew that what I wanted was here."
Yun Yuyan suddenly realized, and felt more at ease, because she felt that Xiao Chen was truly capable, and she had actually been a little worried before.
Not long after, Boss Fang returned with two employees.
The two men were carrying things in their hands, handling them carefully, as if afraid of dropping them on the ground.
After all, porcelain is too fragile.
Even if it's in a brocade box, it might still be ruined if it falls on the ground.
Boss Fang had his assistant place the brocade boxes on the large table before opening the first one with a forced smile.
The contents of the brocade box were a blue and white porcelain plum vase with a lotus scroll design.
Judging from its appearance alone, it looks quite good.
"so beautiful!"
Yun Yuyan shouted it out directly. Her action was somewhat amateurish. If she were an expert, even if she liked it, she wouldn't easily show it.
Xiao Chen sat there, simply observing. The porcelain glaze was smooth and lustrous, the blue and white glaze was rich and vibrant, the patterns were clear and smooth, and the piece was in perfect condition.
It has a grand and imposing feel reminiscent of Ming Dynasty imperial kilns.
Mr. Fang pointed to the porcelain and said to Yun Yuyan, "Madam, this is a plum vase from the official kiln of the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. It is in excellent condition, with a lustrous glaze, rich and vibrant blue color, and exquisite lotus scroll pattern. It is a masterpiece among Yongle official kiln pieces. Look at the bottom of the vase; the 'Made in the Yongle Period' mark is very clear. It is definitely an authentic piece."
Yun Yuyan was a little confused by Boss Fang's cryptic words. After all, she didn't understand them at all. To her, Boss Fang's words sounded like gibberish.
She could only look to Xiao Chen for help.
Xiao Chen glanced at the plum vase and said, "The item is genuine, but we need to discuss the price. Mr. Fang, you can't ask for an exorbitant price."
Boss Fang immediately held up three fingers, a confident smile on his face, his tone resolute:
"Thirty million. This price is already very reasonable in the market. The same Yongle plum vase would sell for more than thirty-five million at auction."
"Thirty million?!" Yun Yuyan gasped instantly, her eyes widening in shock. Her astonishment turned into shock, and her voice rose several decibels.
Although she currently works at Xunjiang Group with a decent salary, plus bonuses, she can earn quite a bit each year, but the price of thirty million still shocked her...
This was beyond her comprehension and even exceeded the budget the company had given her.
Boss Fang seemed to have anticipated her reaction, and with a smile still on his face, he opened the second brocade box without any surprise.
Inside the brocade box is a blue and white porcelain jar with figures. The jar is painted with lifelike figures, their expressions vivid, their clothes flowing. The painting is exquisite, and the blue and white color is deep and rich, showing the style of the Xuande imperial kiln.
"This is a blue and white porcelain jar with figures from the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. The painting is exquisite, the figures are vivid, and the blue and white color is deep and stable. It is a fine piece of Xuande official kiln porcelain, and its number in existence is relatively small."
Mr. Fang smiled and said, "The price is fifty million."
Yun Yuyan was completely speechless, her mouth slightly open, her eyes filled with shock, and she was frozen in place.
Fifty million? How much does she earn in a month? Even if she didn't eat or drink and worked hard her whole life, she couldn't earn that much money!
She glanced at Xiao Chen instinctively and found him holding a teacup, his expression indifferent and blank, as if he were thinking nothing of anything, as if thirty or fifty million were nothing more than a few dollars in his eyes.
Boss Fang opened the third brocade box, inside which was a small blue and white porcelain bowl with floral patterns. The bowl was small and exquisite, with delicate floral patterns and a lustrous glaze, clearly not an ordinary item.
He was about to start introducing himself when Xiao Chen interrupted him.
"Mr. Fang, please put these away for now." Xiao Chen put down his teacup, his tone calm and without any emotion.
Mr. Fang was taken aback, his smile froze for a moment, and he said with some confusion:
“Mr. Xiao, these are all genuine treasures, authentic pieces from the Ming Dynasty imperial kilns, and in top condition. You are an expert, you should be able to see their value. Why don’t you let Miss Yun take a look?”
Xiao Chen waved his hand casually:
“The item is a good one, I admit that. But this is my friend’s first time buying antiques, he doesn’t have much experience, so it’s not appropriate for him to go straight for this level.”
Do you have any cheaper options? It doesn't have to be a top-tier official kiln piece; as long as it's from the Ming dynasty, in decent condition, and suitable as a gift for a client, it'll be fine.
Mr. Fang pondered for a few seconds, then nodded, as if suddenly realizing something:
"I see. There are cheaper ones, but their quality and grade are not as good as these. They are all from Ming Dynasty folk kilns, and the prices are much more affordable."
"How about I bring out a few fine pieces from folk kilns for you and Miss Yun to take a look at?"
“Okay, no problem.” Xiao Chen nodded, his tone decisive.
Boss Fang immediately signaled his assistant to take back all the brocade boxes on the table, then turned around and went to the warehouse to retrieve the goods again.
As soon as Boss Fang left, Yun Yuyan immediately leaned close to Xiao Chen's ear, lowered her voice, and asked with a mixture of curiosity and nervousness:
"Xiao Chen, were those things real? Are they really worth that much money? They didn't look particularly special to me." (End of Chapter)