Chapter 8 is no longer the same as the Wu Xia A Meng of the past

To be on the safe side, Wang Xu first went to Zhou Qiang's house, intending to take two thousand yuan for emergencies

A few photos were taken with the camera, and Wang Xu sent them to the other party

200,000, how was this price determined, is it a mortgage

Upon careful consideration, I found nothing and merely assumed that I was overthinking it; young people should still believe in science

Wang Xu felt quite pleased, no wonder many people, despite knowing that writing phrases like "visited here" in historical sites is inappropriate, still frequently engage in such behavior.

Wang Xu looked down and saw that it was not close; it was in the neighboring province, and it would take five to six hours by car to get there

If compared to the website, the price should be several million, but it is unclear whether this website sells antiques and whether they buy them privately.

"Come on, give me a break, why don't you tidy up your orchard first!" Zhou Qiang chuckled and didn't take it to heart, completely unaware that although Wang Xu seemed to have no money in hand, he had actually undergone a significant transformation.

Considering the relationship between both parties, it is estimated that there is insufficient money, and this matter cannot be resolved

I opened the laptop, and the first thing I searched for was Dong Yuan's "Autumn Mountains and Misty Rain" painting

A fence over one meter high encloses a vegetable garden, and the house consists of only two rooms, without even a gatehouse.

This time the wait was relatively long, approximately over ten minutes, before the other party finally replied: "It looks good, bring it over to me. If it's genuine, I will give you 200,000."

Brother Zhou, in the surrounding ten miles and eight villages, I truly admire you. I will not use this money for nothing; if there is an opportunity to make a fortune, I will definitely lend you a hand. The anti-theft door that can be crossed was delivered by Zhou Qiang, and he did not ask for a single cent for the door; it was entirely a favor.

The scroll was torn in two in his hands, and Wang Xu let out a long breath, grunting, "What a relief!"

One hundred units of penicillin, the regular price is one thousand yuan, considering the cost of treating guests to a meal, two thousand yuan should be sufficient

This money is lent out, Wang Xu cannot escape. Moreover, two thousand yuan at most can be used for emergencies, so there is no worry about lending without repayment

Thinking about it this way, Wang Xu felt somewhat fortunate

Quietly entering the village, do not shoot! Wang Xu was filled with melancholy as he looked at the Autumn Mountain Rain painting in his hand and tore it apart fiercely

What is going on, my right eyelid is twitching

Qian, Wang Xu does not have much money left on him, after counting, it is still less than one thousand yuan

Upon hearing that it was a matter of borrowing money, Zhou Qiang pondered for a moment and agreed

If one were to directly blow out one thousand or ten thousand, without letting go of the Wenwang lotus incense burner in hand, it is estimated that one would not even be able to gather enough money to buy medicine

Yu Zicheng once stated that this incense burner is worth 8 pieces of gold, while the painting "Smoke and Rain" is valued at 16 pieces, indicating that the value of the incense burner is approximately half that of the painting "Smoke and Rain"

If one goes now, it will not be possible to return tonight, and he does not understand antiques. Taking several million worth of antiques there alone does not seem safe.

The owner of the antique shop sent a running emoji and a crying book emoji, and said: "Brother, just looking at the photos, my offer will definitely not be high. If you really want to make a deal, come to me, and I will give you my insights, and we can discuss it together."

However, in this world, there cannot be two authentic paintings of the Autumn Mountains in Mist and Rain.

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Yu Zicheng is still waiting for my penicillin over there; this matter has been promised. If I delay for a minute, it could cost several lives. Since this is the case, I will postpone the antique matter; after all, the items are in my possession, and it doesn't matter whether it's a day earlier or later. Wang Xu indeed wants to get rich, but it is not the case that if he doesn't get rich tonight, he will die tomorrow.

Moreover, the items in the antique shop do not appear to be as good as his, with a price tag of over 1 million.

It's too few!

I! Wang Xu greeted and explained his intentions to Zhou Qiang

It was not easy to acquire two treasures, and one of them was involved in a collision. Who can say that he does not feel sad

Hello, from what era is the incense burner, and has it been authenticated

Wang Xu raised his hand and brought it down, shattering the Autumn Mountain Mist painting in his grasp into pieces

Regarding antiques, he does not know much. Now that he has returned to the modern era, he quickly decides to check online first

Upon investigation, it turns out that there is indeed information about the "Autumn Mountain Mist" painting available online; however, it is housed in a historical museum in Singapore, which is quite a coincidence

After all, the relationships among classmates are not like those depicted in novels, where everyone is willing to go to great lengths for each other

It is now too late to go to the neighboring province, so let's discuss it another day. First, let's take care of the matters concerning Yu Zecheng.

"Struck it rich, struck it rich." Regaining his composure, Wang Xu closed the shuttle door and gazed at the two treasures with a silly grin.

This time, the embarrassing incident did not occur, and he quickly found an antique website.

Beep beep

That old classmate in the county town, Wang Xu had some acquaintance with him, but it was not very deep; at most, they could talk to each other and call each other by name.

A series of addresses was sent over from the opposite side

The Autumn Mountain Mist painting has already been viewed online; it is preserved in the Singapore Museum and belongs to the category of national treasures. If not handled properly, its price could exceed 100 million.

200,000! Although Wang Xu did not know the price, he believed that Yu Zecheng did.

"If a painting can collide, then surely an incense burner cannot."

"There is a contact for the penguin, this will make things easier." Wang Xu referred to the website and attempted to communicate with the shop owner

May I ask if you accept antiques over there? I have a censer here

After all, incense burners are rarely mentioned, while the paintings of Tang Bohu and Qi Baishi have skyrocketed in price.

There is no reason for items from the Ming Dynasty to be cheaper than those from the Qing Dynasty; they should only be priced at the level of the Republic of China.

Do not say that something worth tens of millions can indeed provoke a person's desire for destruction when it is damaged

I have had this item appraised; the expert said it is very valuable. Is 200,000 too little? Wang Xu has not sought expert appraisal, but the underground party must have studied it.

The incense burners of the Ming Dynasty and the renowned paintings of the Northern Song Dynasty are treasures worthy of being passed down through generations

This time, when Wang Xu was short of money for an emergency, the first person he thought of was Zhou Qiang, which undoubtedly indicates that this person is reliable

What should I do? This joke has gone too far

Wang Xu picked up the Wenwang lotus incense burner and, upon comparing it with those on antique websites, discovered that his was from an even earlier period and exhibited more meticulous craftsmanship

How could this happen

Wang Xu is not an unemployed drifter; he has an orchard on the mountain and does not have a gambling habit

In his impression, the landscape paintings of renowned masters should be more valuable than incense burners

The incense burner is half of the painting "Mist and Rain"; even if it is not worth 50 million, it should at least be worth 10 million

As the saying goes, a scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days apart; he is no longer the same Wu Xia A Meng...

Looking at the message sent by the other party, Wang Xu thought there was potential, and quickly replied: "I have privately appraised it, and it is a Ming Dynasty incense burner, officially named the Wenwang Lotus Incense Burner. It looks quite beautiful. I will send you the picture, and you can see how much it is worth. If the price is right, I will sell it to you."

On the website, there are numerous incense burners listed for sale, with prices generally around several hundred thousand, and a few reaching over one million.

The shop owner's response was swift; as soon as the friend request was sent, it was approved in less than two minutes, and a smiley face was also sent back.

Brother Zhou, are you at home? Brother Zhou is the man who delivers to Wang Xu, known for his warm-heartedness in the neighborhood

Now, the matter of the Wenwang Lotus Incense Burner is merely a beginning for him; once the business takes off, this favor will need to be repaid

Thinking with one's toes, when two statements are placed side by side, each one counts, and regardless of the expert or scholar, they all appear bewildered

Back in the modern era, Wang Xu felt somewhat unsettled

If there were only people like Tie, Ma Jiajue, and Yao Jiaxin, they would not appear in society

Having torn the misty rain painting, Wang Xu's anger dissipated, and he no longer felt gloomy. He sat down again and began to search anew

Fortunately, Yu Zicheng did not pay a deposit and did not take on too much responsibility himself

Zhou Qiang is kind-hearted and charitable, yet his family is not wealthy

With a goal in mind, Wang Xu did not delay and planned to make a trip to the county town

That being said, does Wang Xu dare to compete for the truth? He does not dare. His ancestors have been poor farmers for three generations, and currently, his business as a dealer is just starting to take off. Revealing the Autumn Mountain Misty Rain painting would only bring him trouble.

Selling something fake as if it were real is something Wang Xu dislikes

Wang Xu is certain that the Autumn Mountain Misty Rain painting in his possession is undoubtedly an authentic piece, regardless of where it is taken for appraisal

In terms of the era, there are quite a few from the Qing Dynasty, a considerable number from the Republic of China period, as well as modern high-quality replicas

In the county town, Wang Xu has an old classmate whose father is the director of the county hospital

When it comes to actually selling, others are not fools. The Autumn Mountain Mist painting is displayed in the museum. If someone believes you, they would be the real fool. If things go wrong, it could lead to serious trouble

Simply put, if one does not act, one should not hesitate; tear it apart

Just then, Zhou Qiang did not go out today. Hearing Wang Xu's voice, he quickly poked his head out of the window and asked, "Who is it?"