Chapter 139 Warm-Up Activities

Zhang Yang originally thought that finding an auction company ranked among the top 20 in the country would avoid some of the scandals in the industry.

It was indeed as he imagined, everything went smoothly. He didn't expect that when the auction was approaching, the other party would do something like this.

The 3% commission, based on the estimated total transaction price of this auction, is already over one million.

Of course Zhang Yang disagrees. What the other party wants to eat is his own profit.

Anyway, these two women are not very good, so let’s change them.

"Change the auctioneer?"

Director Xin repeated Zhang Yang's words with a very surprised expression.

You, Director Zhang, didn't you have a great time chatting with them just now?

Are you tired of it before you get it?

"Director Zhang, don't you know what these two senior auctioneers mean?"

"Don't you understand what customer resources are?"

According to Director Xin, just Linhai can't handle so many auction items.

This auction must rely on the resources and connections behind these two female auctioneers, otherwise there may be a large number of failed auctions.

"Brother, this is a bit insulting."

Zhang Yang retorted slowly with a smile on his face.

"Originally, I thought that apart from the wages we couldn't afford for these two auctioneers, everything else was fine."

"But if you say that, I have to defend our local wealthy people in Linhai."

"They are really not short of money. What they are short of is good things."

"I can vouch for Director Zhang's words." Researcher Qiao agreed: "Linhai is like an antique depression. People are stupid and have a lot of money. Come quickly."

"For the big investors I've seen these days, even a loss of more than 100,000 yuan is considered a small amount."

"So? Do you expect these people to come to the auction?" Director Xin was a little excited.

In response, Zhang Yang just smiled and did not argue.

"Okay, Director Xin, don't get excited."

Deputy Director Zou came out to be the peacemaker.

"It's not shabby to make money, but if you want to rely on some resources, you just manipulate Director Zhang. It's really a bit too much."

"A few resources?" Director Xin chuckled and said, "You guys... forget it, since Director Zhang doesn't need it, then we have nothing to talk about."

"Don't say that I deliberately sabotaged it. I will arrange for the cheapest auctioneer. Three thousand yuan per session is cheap enough, right?"

"But if the auction fails, don't blame me for not explaining it in advance."

…

After Director Xin left, Librarian He asked Zhang Yang worriedly:

"Director, what if there are really many items in the collection that go unsold?"

"What are you afraid of? Why don't you just pay some money?" Zhang Yang replied lightly: "Our museum still has this strength."

But in his heart, he was not as relaxed as he showed on his face.

It’s time to pick the fruits of the activities organized by the entire museum, and we must earn more.

Otherwise no one will eat the cakes in the future.

Back at the museum, Zhang Yang immediately called up the information on the pre-selected items.

Because things from the Yuan Dynasty and before cannot be auctioned, most of the items collected this time are treasures from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as a small number of modern antiques.

The final auction item is a kiln-glazed Ruyi ear statue from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, with a starting price of three million.

In addition to porcelain, there are also huanghuali wood cabinets from the late Qing Dynasty with a starting price of more than one million.

If all the dozens of items were sold at the reference price, the price would be close to the 50 million yuan mark.

The quality of the lot is quite good, it just depends on whether someone can pay the starting price.

Zhang Yang looked at the calendar.

"There is still a week before the auction. Even if we take a flight from the Antarctic research station to the sea, there is enough time."

“The top priority is to attract enough customers.”

“In addition to Linhai’s local promotion, online publicity must also keep up.”

It is definitely necessary to make announcements in the fan group.

Although the rules of the auction are not to maintain authenticity, Zhang Yang can guarantee that every treasure that passes through his hands and is put up for auction is genuine.

Fans in the group will never suffer.

But that's not enough, he plans to use the live broadcast to promote it.

Regarding how to promote it specifically, Zhang Yang thought of the museum's warehouse.

There are a lot of antiques that are gathering dust there, and Wang Guosheng has proposed more than once that he wants to sell some of them.

But the volume is too large, channels are limited, and progress is very slow.

The next day.

Xu Jie brought the outdoor live broadcast equipment to the Hailin Museum.

Also coming with him were the makeup artist who replaced Sister Gao, and the special reporter Xiao Tang.

The afternoon live broadcast will be held in the large conference room.

Before the broadcast started, the round table in the conference room was already filled with porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

"Brothers, today is the special exhibition for Ming and Qing porcelain!"

Zhang Yang turned the camera over and pointed it at the dazzling array of treasures on the table.

[Is this going to be an auction? 】

[Finally, it’s time to wait for the teacher’s leek, cut me first, I’m growing well]

[Why should I cut you first? I am from Jiucaigou, cut me first]

[Boss, please give me three pieces of blue and white flowers first. I want to do business worth hundreds of millions with you]

"Online auction?" Zhang Yang shook his head: "I don't have black stockings and beautiful legs. Will anyone really bid?"

"That's what I thought. There are some leeks in the live broadcast room. Don't you like to buy porcelain?"

"Why don't you go out and send money? I'll do it for you in one stop."

Zhang Yang casually picked up a late Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain vase with a painting of "Tang Ming Emperor Touring the Moon Palace" and introduced:

"Like this one, the subject is Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty and the era is Chongzhen. Brothers who like the king of subjugation are in luck."

[Are things authentic?]

"Of course it's true, but the express delivery only ships within the country."

"Some things, even though I don't like them, are still quite precious. It's best not to let them out."

"Brothers who like to buy fakes, bear with me, there really aren't any today."

【So, where can I buy it】

"When you apply for Lianmai, you decide on the subject matter, price, device type, and age, and I will help you choose."

"Business has come so quickly. Welcome to the first Leek, [I want to start a new life]."

"Is this the second eldest brother on the list?"

Zhang Yang clicked on the profile and took a look, and it was true.

Sure enough, leeks have inertia and are willing to be cut by the same person.

"Good afternoon, stall owner!"

The speaker was Captain Chu of the civilian archaeological team.

"Congratulations, classmate Xiao Chu, as the first treasure friend to shop, you have received a large coupon."

"Ten dollars off when you spend a thousand dollars!"

While Zhang Yang was talking, Xu Jie quickly handed out the coupons he had prepared.

As expected, a picture of a coupon popped up on the screen on Captain Chu's side.

[Wow, there are actually coupons]

[The anchor is so stingy, why don’t he just die?]

[99% off, not bad]

[Looking on the bright side, if you buy something worth 100,000 yuan, you can get a 1,000 yuan discount]

"Boss, thank you for giving me the coupons," Captain Chu said with a fake smile.

"That's very welcome. Come on, what theme do you want?"

The dozens of pieces of Ming and Qing porcelain placed in the conference room are all genuine.

Although it is inventory in the warehouse, it is not qualified to be displayed outside.

But if it can catch the eye of Brother Wang Guosheng, the quality of the things is still guaranteed.

"I want one suitable for a monk." Captain Chu replied.

This requirement fits the two words in his ID that have not changed from beginning to end - "Lao Na".

"This is simple."

Zhang Yang took out an imitation bronze and gold-glazed gong from the edge of the round table.

Dangluo wash is a brush wash that looks like a gong and was used by ancient people to wash their brushes.

The imitation bronze gold glaze makes this pen wash look like it is made of copper at first glance.

"Look at this gong washing machine. Does it look like a golden bowl?"

"Take this thing with you. Are you still worried about not having enough to eat in the future?"

【Exclusively for alms】

[The poor monk came from the Tang Dynasty in the east and went to the west to worship Buddha and seek scriptures]

[You should write four words at the bottom: begging by order]

[This should be heavier than the copper one]

"Is there such a thing?"

The second eldest brother on the list is very knowledgeable about archeology, but he doesn’t seem to know much about ancient porcelain.

"How much is this thing worth?"

"This is not expensive. Qianlong's antique copper and gold glaze is considered a cheap commodity." Zhang Yang said with a smile: "Three hundred and fifty thousand."

Captain Chu was stunned for a moment, confusion visible on his face.

"You mean, I took 350,000 yuan to beg for alms?"

"What should I do if someone just gives me a sap?"

"It seems a bit exaggerated." Zhang Yang nodded with sudden realization: "Then just keep it at home for worship. If anyone asks, they will say it was used by Emperor Yongzheng."

"Is this from the Yongzheng period?"

"No, it belongs to his son Qianlong, but it's almost the same. Let's just say it's a son who respects his father."

"It seems to make sense."

[Does this make sense? 】

[One dares to make it up, the other dares to believe it]

[Even if he is a child care worker, he is a bit too unprofessional]

"Then do you want to buy it?" Zhang Yang asked expectantly.

If this deal is completed, the KPI for him as the museum director this month will be completed ahead of schedule.

This is actually the most expensive thing among the things Zhang Yang picked out today.

Wang Guosheng received 590 yuan back then, but now he has sold it for 350,000 yuan, which is enough to cover the museum's operating expenses for a long time to come.

"If you don't buy it, I have no money." The second eldest brother on the list interrupted Zhang Yang's happiness: "Unless you give me a discount."

"Yes, yes, after the discount, you can make tens of thousands more by reselling it, right?" Zhang Yang curled his lips: "If you don't buy it, please hire the next person."

As soon as he finished speaking, the second eldest brother on the list ran away.

"Run, right? House manager, mute him for an hour and reflect on it."

[Why don’t you send something up for auction if it’s such a good thing? 】

Seeing the barrage posted by Xiao Tang, Zhang Yang immediately got into high spirits.

Send two more and start explaining.

Right...that's it.

"Ahem, bro, stop scrolling, I saw it."

"You're asking me why I didn't send it to auction, right?"

Zhang Yang pretended to show a tangled expression.

"Actually, there is such an opportunity. Didn't the voluntary appraisal event we held before have an auction?"

"I originally wanted to send this one for photography."

“But I lost the selection because there were so many good things in the event.”

"I won't go into details. Anyway, everyone will see it when the auction starts."

[What auction? Is it online?】

[Anchor, stop talking nonsense, this thing can be bought at Christie’s]

[Am I the only one who thinks this is an advertisement?]

"Forget it if you don't believe me. Come on, next treasure friend."

"Brother, what kind of treasure do you want to buy?"

"Teacher, it's like this. I have a friend who was cheated on and was very sad."

"I want to buy a piece of greener porcelain to sprinkle some salt on his wounds."

"Brother, my condolences." Zhang Yang consoled him.

"No, no, that friend of mine, he is not myself." Baoyou defended, but it was a bit weak.

"I understand, and so do the brothers in the live broadcast room. No more words, just look at my plate."

"Open the door at a glance, Qianlong Su Sancai."

"I'm just asking you if you're green or not!"

Zhang Yang took out a plain three-color porcelain plate from the Qianlong period.

Plain three-color porcelain refers to low-temperature overglaze colored porcelain with yellow, green and purple as the main colors.

The bowl Zhang Yang holds in his hand is a green bowl that is more common among the plain three-color bowls.

【So ugly】

[So ugly, it must be real Qianlong porcelain]

[Add a little red and it will look exactly like the Northeastern flower coat]

"Just put this bowl on the table."

Zhang Yang put the bowl on the table and took a close-up shot.

"No matter who passes by, they will care about you...your friend's mental state."

Baoyou fell silent after reading it. After a while, he asked Zhang Yang in a hoarse voice:

"Teacher, can this be cheaper?"

"This is very cheap, seven thousand five thousand, free shipping, and two pairs of cotton socks. How about it?"

"Okay, I bought it." Baoyou replied happily.

…

It was finally opened, and Zhang Yang was a little excited.

After inserting an advertisement for the auction as usual, he immediately got through to the next buyer.

"Brother, are you trying to appraise treasures?"

In Lian Mai Baoyou's lens, a pastel porcelain bowl with entwined lotus patterns appeared.

Hearing Zhang Yang's question, Baoyou turned the bowl over, and underneath was the six-character regular script inscription "Qianlong Year of the Qing Dynasty".

Zhang Yang looked at it for a while and quickly came to a conclusion:

"Friend Bao, this is an imitation. It should be something from the past 20 to 30 years."

"This thing is a bit obviously fake. It uses modern chemical pigments, which is relatively blunt."

"The writing at the bottom is wrong, it looks like it was printed."

After listening to all the appraisal words, Baoyou finally spoke:

"Teacher, I want to buy one similar to this one."

"Oh? My friend, you have great ideas!"

[Big Brother’s voice tells a story as soon as you hear it]

[You bought a fake product and want to prove yourself? 】

[You don’t want to buy a real one and then use a bunch of fake ones to deceive people]

The ideas of publicity and barrage are similar.

I think he is probably buying a genuine item so that he can sell the fake one.

At that time, he can completely deceive people with the video of "Master Zhang personally picks the goods."

But this kind of thing cannot be avoided unless Zhang Yang only buys but not sells.

Adhering to a responsible attitude, I still have to ask:

"Friend Bao, what's the story behind this imitation of yours?"

"My father bought this. He is a national treasure gang member."

As soon as Baoyou opened his mouth, he took the story to another level.

A very traditional "filial piety" story:

The father of the National Treasure Gang was arrested for selling fake goods. The condition of criminal settlement proposed by the defrauded party was to bring over an identical genuine product.

Before coming to Zhang Yang, this treasure friend had already bought one at an antique store and was defrauded of 25,000 yuan.

When the victim saw that Baoyou had also been deceived, he lost his temper and lowered his requirements, as long as the age and price of the items were similar.

The story is quite true, especially when Baoyou showed him the receipt of registration after he bought fake goods in an antique store.

[Those who lie to others will always lie to them]

【This story is interesting】

[Baoyou’s son is qualified enough]

[There is no way, even if it is the National Treasure Gang, he is still his biological father]

"Friend Bao, the express delivery of this kind of precious porcelain is a bit time-consuming. Is it too late?"

Zhang Yang found a Qianlong pastel bowl with a similar style.

This kind of thing is not a high-quality product. To be honest, it is a bit low when Guobao helps to play this.

"Can I drive directly to you to pick it up?" Baoyou was very anxious and didn't even ask about the price.

"Okay, I'll find someone to help you issue an appraisal certificate."

Zhang Yang helped him come up with a more comprehensive idea.

"If the victim doesn't believe what you said is true, you can just hit me directly."

Thanks to Tang Yuan’s dad for the 5,000-coin reward for his love of chicken, and thank you to the boss for sponsoring Red Bull for a week! Thank you for the 100-coin reward from Gentleman Really Evil!