Chapter 7: A Successful Transaction
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Inside the tearoom was an entire set of wooden furniture. It was an antique set, which was in line with the temperament of an antique shop.
As soon as Lin Wanwan entered, she saw an old man in his 50s or 60s wearing a modified Tang suit and a handsome young man in a T-shirt. Both of them smiled at her and were not wearing masks.
Lin Wanwan touched her mask and also took it off. The young man's eyes flashed with amazement.
The girl in the ancient costume introduced him to Lin Wanwan. The old man was Professor Cao Yong from the History Department of Yongcheng University, as well as a contract expert of Yongcheng Museum and a well-known appraiser in China.
The young man was Lu Shouyue, the owner of the antique store. He had studied Archaeology and Anthropology at Harvard University. After he returned to China, he was a visiting professor in the Department of History and Archaeology in Yong city.
In short, they were all amazing people.
Since he was a professor, Lin Wanwan addressed him as "Teacher."
Professor Cao Yong looked kind and scholarly. He politely said, "Take out the six pieces of Tang Dynasty celadon and put them on the table. I've seen the video. They look real, but a closer look would do no harm."
Lin Wanwan was naturally very confident in their authenticity. These items had come to the modern world through time and space itself. She had basically cheated, but they were still genuine. It couldn't be more real. Lin Wanwan had personally bought it from the Tang Dynasty. How could it be fake? If it was fake, the two in front of her had to have their qualifications revoked.
Lin Wanwan proudly took it out of the suitcase and opened it up on the coffee table. According to the rules of the antique trade, the items would not be passed by hand. After they were placed on the table, the next person would take them.
Cao Yong and Lu Shouyue both put on special anti-slip white gloves. They walked forward, and each picked up a bottle. First, they looked at the seal at the bottom of the bottle with their naked eyes. Then, they looked at the entire bottle. After that, they took it to a UV light lamp and examined them closely. After looking at the six celadon pieces, the two of them looked at each other and nodded.
This time, it was Lu Shouyue who spoke, "It's a genuine product from the Yue kiln of the Tang Dynasty. The shape is simple but elegant. The outer wall is very thin, and it is slightly porous. The real one was baked in the Dragon kiln, showing the real tear stains and natural glaze of the firewood.
The real one was green and had some jade trimming. As the saying goes, the dew of the ninth fall gave the kiln a tinge of green. Based on these points, I've identified them as genuine. "
Cao Yong agreed with a smile. "Little Lu is right. From what I can see, it's also authentic. Moreover, it's been really well-preserved."
Lin Wanwan heaved a sigh of relief. Her only worry was that the six pieces of celadon would be too new.
Lu Shouyue put down the porcelain and said casually, "It's the real deal, and it's in immaculate condition. Are you willing to sell it to me?"
Lin Wanwan naturally couldn't ask for more and immediately said, "Sure, I'm very happy to learn that I possess such treasure. I'm also honored by the learning experience. As long as your store is sincere in offering a price, of course I'm willing, and we can make the deal today. "
Lu Shouyue laughed when he heard this, revealing his dazzlingly white teeth. Lin Wanwan secretly commented in her heart that this person's smile seemed to be trained, exactly the same as her smile when she was doing etiquette.
"The celadon from the early Tang Dynasty isn't that valuable due to the unrefined techniques of that period. But if you get your hands on peony-patterned vases with slender necks, it'll be more valuable. How about this, our store will offer 6.5 million for these six pieces.
Of course, if you wish to go directly to the auction house, we can also do that, but it will take a longer time. What do you think, Miss Lin?"
6.5 million Yuan was lower than Lin Wanwan's expectations, but it was still within an acceptable range. After paying personal income tax, it was enough to buy the small villa left behind by her grandparents. Moreover, the search results on Baidu might not be reliable. They were all auction prices, and it was hard to tell the details. It was hard to set a price when there was no demand for it. That was the case for antiques.
If she had the time, of course she could find a few more antique shops to compare prices, or even put them up for auction as Lu Shouyue said. However, all that required time.
Time was too precious for Lin Wanwan now.
The payment process did not take long. Lin Wanwan's phone vibrated, and she smiled slightly when she saw the notification from the bank. When it was verified, Lin Wanwan said goodbye immediately. "Miss Lin, please leave your contact information. If there are good things in the future, I hope that you would consider coming to us again." Lu Shouyue proposed exchanging contact information, and Lin Wanwan readily accepted.
After putting on a mask, Lin Wanwan directly took out her cell phone and called her uncle. For some reason, she could not get through. Had she been blocked? She then called the real estate agent, only to be told that it had been sold.
Sold?
Blood rushed up Lin Wanwan's head. How could it be so fast? It had been less than two months.
No, I can't accept this!
Lin Wanwan put away her cell phone and went straight to the Dongfang real estate agent.
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