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Jiang Tao didn't come in immediately today, but smiled at Zhang Bo and said:
"Zhang Bo, this thing you brought today is not suitable for display."

"Okay, Brother Jiang, I understand!"

Zhang Bo's eyes lit up when he heard Jiang Tao's words.

When Jiang Tao says something like this, the things he brings are definitely of extraordinary value!
"Brother Jiang, let's go straight to the negotiation room!"

Zhang Bo gestured for Jiang Tao to follow, and the two walked one after the other toward the negotiation room of Boya Auction House.

"Brother Jiang, please have a seat. I'll brew you some good tea that I got from my dad!"

After inviting Jiang Tao to sit down, Zhang Bo quickly went to make tea.

Soon, Zhang Bo returned to the negotiation room carrying a set of Yixing teapots on a tray.

Wow~
Zhang Bo sat down in the chair next to Jiang Tao, picked up the handle of the purple clay teapot on the tray, and poured a cup of tea into a purple clay teacup.

The tea liquor appears as a bright yellow in the purple clay cup, and its aroma is irresistible.

Even Jiang Tao, who knew little about tea ceremony, knew that this tea must be a high-quality tea with a considerable price tag.

"Brother Jiang, what did you bring today?"

After serving tea to Jiang Tao, Zhang Bo eagerly looked at the exquisite wooden box he had brought.

"Hehe, what a coincidence, Zhang Bo. I also brought two Yixing teapots. Could you take a look at them for me?"

As Jiang Tao spoke, he casually opened the high-end rosewood gift box with a top and bottom lid that he had brought.

Inside were the two purple clay teapots that Jiang Tao had just bought from the Wangfu Tea House for 17 yuan.

"Oh, it's a Yixing teapot!"

Upon seeing what Jiang Tao brought, Zhang Bo felt as if he were a slacker seeing a complex function graph drawn by the teacher on the blackboard, and his vision went black.

Besides meteorites, Yixing teapots are also one of his blind spots.

After all, he is still young, and his experience and knowledge are far less than his father's.

"What, you don't accept Yixing teapots here?"

After Jiang Tao finished speaking, he picked up his teacup, blew on the tea inside, and took a small sip, holding it in his mouth.

I must say, this top-quality tea really does taste different.

Even someone like Jiang Tao, who doesn't know much about tea, could tell that this tea was extraordinary.

"Ahem, to be honest, Brother Jiang, I really don't know anything about Zisha teapots. Ahem, I'm still learning, still learning."

Zhang Bo scratched his head, smiled awkwardly, and immediately said:
"Brother Jiang, please wait a moment. I'll call my dad right away. He knows about this and will definitely give you a satisfactory price!"

After Zhang Bo finished speaking, he immediately took out his phone and started calling his father.

Jiang Tao also admires Zhang Bo's father, Zhang Long, from the bottom of his heart.

Zhang Long has a wide range of knowledge about antiques and collectibles; there is almost nothing he doesn't know.

Jiang Tao felt that if Zhang Long also started live streaming on Kuaishou and Douyin, his skills would be no less than Jin Quan's.

beep-

The phone rang for quite a while before being answered.

The screen on the phone flashed, showing a shimmering expanse of water. Zhang Longtou, wearing a sun hat and holding a fishing rod, was leisurely enjoying the pleasure of fishing.

Jiang Tao sometimes envies the old man's retirement life.

Eating, drinking, and fishing every day is simply wonderful.

“What’s wrong, son? You’re so useless. You’re always calling me. You can’t even go fishing in peace.”

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Long glared at the camera, but those who knew him knew that he had always placed high hopes on his son.

"Dad, Brother Jiang brought two Yixing teapots over."

"My knowledge of Zisha pottery is not enough, and I'm afraid I might make a mistake, so I still need to ask you for help."

Zhang Bo chuckled and told his father the whole story.

"Your brother Jiang is gone? He's our family's god of wealth, you better treat him well!"

"If you don't treat your Brother Jiang well, I'll open a pig farm for you to raise pigs!"

Upon hearing that Jiang Tao had gone to the auction house, Zhang Long immediately raised his level of attention several notches.

During this period, Jiang Tao not only earned a lot of money himself, but also brought considerable profits to Boya Auction House.

The meteorite he brought the day before yesterday alone brought Zhang Long a profit of over a million!

At this moment, Zhang Long really wanted to treat him like a god of wealth!

Zhang Bo chuckled and said, "You don't need to tell me that. I took out the most expensive packet of tea from your drawer to entertain Brother Jiang."

"Good, good, good, you did a great job! I'll reward you properly later!"

When Zhang Long heard that his unfilial son had once again stolen the tea leaves that he usually couldn't bear to drink to serve the guests, he felt extremely heartbroken.

However, considering that the guest was Jiang Tao, he forgave his unfilial son this time.

"Uncle Zhang, I'm sorry to bother you while you're fishing again."

Jiang Tao also smiled and waved to Zhang Long through the screen.

"Haha, Jiang Tao, you're being too polite. Compared to your business, fishing is nothing!"

Zhang Long on the other end of the phone smiled and waved to Jiang Tao, then changed the subject and instructed Zhang Bo:
"Silly boy, stop standing there, hurry up and move that big face off the screen so I can see the treasure your brother Jiang brought."

"Aim the camera at the teapot! From every angle! Be careful!"

As Zhang Long spoke, he secured the fishing rod to the tackle box, his expression immediately becoming serious.

Despite his playful and carefree nature, Zhang Long is very serious and dedicated when it comes to business matters.

"Where is my face big...?"

Zhang Bo reluctantly moved the phone camera away from his face, muttering to himself as he adjusted the lens.

He first pointed his phone's camera at one of the purple clay teapots inside the box.

Then, following his father's instructions, he slowly turned the object around, inside and out, so that Zhang Long on the other end of the phone could see it clearly.

"Let's stop here."

"Come closer."

"Okay, that's enough. Let's look at the bottom of the pot."

Zhang Long on the other end of the video watched intently, occasionally asking Zhang Bo to pause and zoom in on a particular detail.

A few minutes later, he spoke slowly, his tone calm and revealing little emotion:

"Hmm, judging from the clay, this teapot is genuine Zisha clay, and the workmanship is also quite neat."

"It should be the work of Zhou Guizhen's disciples and grand-disciples; it's a pretty good imitation."

"However, there are quite a few of these teapots in stock. If you put them on the market, they'll sell for at most 40,000 or 50,000 yuan."

After listening to Zhang Long's analysis, Jiang Tao exclaimed inwardly, "Professional!"
Just by looking at the video, you can tell that this teapot is a work of Zhou Guizhen's lineage!

However, upon hearing Zhang Long's quoted price, Jiang Tao was somewhat speechless. It wasn't that he thought Zhang Long was deliberately trying to lower the price.

There's a high chance I got ripped off at the Wangfu Tea House!

But it's okay, you'll be the one laughing last.

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Long continued:

"Jiang Tao, if you're willing to sell, I'll give you this teapot to round it up to 5."

"At this price, I basically break even; there's no profit to be made."

“Okay, since Uncle Zhang has already said it, let’s make it 5.”

Jiang Tao readily agreed, as he hadn't originally expected to make money from this ordinary teapot.

He bought this teapot to cover up the genuine Zisha teapot by Gu Jingzhou.

Losing 30,000 or 40,000 yuan in a single transaction is nothing.

That Zisha teapot by Gu Jingzhou will earn me back tenfold or even a hundredfold!

"Okay, that's great. Let's play the second game, Xiao Bo, the second game."

"Okay dad!"

Upon hearing his father's instructions, Zhang Bo quickly turned his phone camera towards the second teapot in the gift box.

When the three characters "Gu Jingzhou" appeared clearly on the bottom of the teapot on the phone screen, Zhang Long on the other end of the video suddenly gasped!
"Hey kid, wait a minute! Switch the camera back to the bottom of the pot!!"

"Aim it right! Closer! Yes! Right here at the signature!"

Zhang Long's voice suddenly rose, trembling with disbelief and extreme tension.

"Quick! Change the angle! Let me see the lines of the teapot!"

"Yes! The lid! The joint between the spout and the handle! Slower! Slower!"

On the other end of the phone, the moment Zhang Long saw Gu Jingzhou's purple clay teapot, his tone became extremely urgent, as if he had discovered something extraordinary.

Seeing Zhang Long's reaction, Jiang Tao, who was leisurely drinking tea to the side, once again exclaimed "professional" in his heart!
Old man Zhang Long is really something!

The secret of this teapot was immediately apparent!
Luckily, he didn't buy a gift from the gift shop of the Prince's Tea House, otherwise, he wouldn't have had the chance to snag this teapot.

On the other side, Zhang Bo was also affected by his father's sudden tense atmosphere, and his hands even trembled a little.

He carefully followed the old man's instructions, presenting every detail of the purple clay teapot to the camera without reservation.

Zhang Long looked at it repeatedly for a good ten minutes.

Finally, he let out a long breath, his voice slightly hoarse from excitement:
"Silly boy, you better keep a close eye on the teapot. Don't you dare bump or scratch it, or I'll sell you and still not pay your brother Jiang back!"

"Jiang Tao, please wait in the shop for a moment, I'll be right back."

Zhang Long hung up the phone after saying just a few words.

Seeing his father's reaction, Zhang Bo realized that the Gu Jingzhou purple clay teapot that Jiang Tao had brought today was no ordinary teapot.

Less than 15 minutes after the father and son ended their phone call, Zhang Long, still wearing his outdoor windbreaker, hurriedly returned to the store.

"Where's the pot?! Where is the pot?!"

As soon as Zhang Long entered the room, he shouted, his eyes instantly locking onto the purple clay teapot on the tea tray.

He rushed to the tea tray, not even bothering to exchange pleasantries with Jiang Tao.

He first took a few deep breaths to calm his racing heart before carefully picking up the Gu Jingzhou purple clay teapot.

He first examined the overall aura of the teapot from a distance, and then took out a high-powered magnifying glass and a powerful flashlight from his pocket, like the most meticulous surgeon, and began to conduct a comprehensive "physical examination" of the teapot.

He examines the texture and smoothness of the clay, the fluidity and strength of the lines of the teapot, the craftsmanship of the connection between the spout, handle and body, and the tight fit between the lid and the mouth of the teapot.

Finally, his gaze lingered on the signature "Gu Jingzhou" and Fan Zeng's painting and poem, examining them repeatedly, his fingers even trembling slightly.

The entire appraisal process lasted for another twenty minutes, and the auction house's negotiation room was so quiet that only the breathing of a few people could be heard.

Finally, Zhang Long slowly straightened up and gently placed the magnifying glass and flashlight on the table.

He looked up at Jiang Tao, his eyes filled with utter shock and excitement, his voice carrying an unwavering certainty:

"Jiang Tao, you've brought another great treasure today!"

"After repeated examination, I can say that this teapot is excellent in terms of clay, shape, workmanship, and firing temperature."

"It's still the brushstrokes and strength of the signature, as well as the style and charm of the painting and calligraphy..."

"This is absolutely a genuine work by Master Gu Jingzhou! No doubt about it!"

Although Zhang Bo had already guessed this outcome from his father's previous reaction, he was still incredibly shocked to hear his father say it himself!
Although he was not an expert, he knew all too well what the name "Gu Jingzhou" meant in the world of collecting!
"Dad! Then...how much is this teapot worth?"

Zhang Bo was even more anxious than Jiang Tao and was the first to ask about the price.

Zhang Long took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and looked at Jiang Tao, his tone extremely serious:

"The works of Jiang Tao and Gu Jingzhou are renowned in the world of Zisha pottery, and their status is beyond question. They are considered masters, and genuine pieces are extremely rare!"

"In recent years, Gu Jingzhou's purple clay teapots that have appeared at major international auction houses have all fetched prices between 1700 million and 2800 million yuan!"

He paused for a moment, then offered his professional assessment:
"Your teapot has a classic design, is in excellent condition, and is further enhanced by the calligraphy and painting of Master Fan Zeng, making it of extremely high cultural and artistic value."

"If it goes to a major auction and is handled carefully, I personally estimate that the final transaction price will likely approach or even exceed 2000 million!"

Twenty million!
Zhang Bo, who was standing to the side, stared wide-eyed when he heard his father's offer!
Even though Jiang Tao was mentally prepared, he still felt a little excited.

Seeing that Jiang Tao hadn't spoken, Zhang Long continued:

“Jiang Tao, we’re old acquaintances. As before, I’ll give you two options.”

"First, you sell it to me directly, and I'll pay 2000 million! After that, I'll operate it myself. Whether I make a profit or a loss in the end, it's all up to my ability, and I'll bear all the risks myself."

"Secondly, I will handle the auction process for you and take 4% of the final transaction price as commission, but the time frame will be a little longer."

"To be honest with you, Jiang Tao, the profits I can ultimately earn from these two methods should be about the same."

Ultimately, the choice is yours.

After hearing Zhang Long's words, Jiang Tao frowned slightly and pondered for more than ten seconds.

He trusted Zhang Long and his son Zhang Bo quite a bit.

He believed in their character and in his own judgment!
Moreover, he hates trouble the most.

Jiang Tao smiled and looked at Zhang Long, then said:

"Uncle Zhang, I choose the first option! You know I hate trouble the most."

"Haha, good, good! Doing business with you, Jiang Tao, is definitely the most enjoyable!"

"Don't worry, what I just said is the absolute truth, there's no exaggeration. I'll show you the final bid when the auction is over."

Seeing that Jiang Tao made his choice so quickly and decisively, Zhang Long's appreciation for him increased even more.

Making a decision on over 2000 million items in less than a minute demonstrates a decisiveness that few can achieve.

Moreover, the fact that Jiang Tao made the decision so quickly shows that he also has great confidence in himself.

Zhang Long cherished Jiang Tao's trust in him. (End of Chapter)