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    Xu Zhendong quickly sent away Sun Zhaowen and the Ru kiln porcelain he brought, and Zhou Xia smiled and said, "Thankfully Master Xu is here, otherwise, I really don't know how to speak to such an old man.  "

    Xu Zhendong couldn't help but sigh, "Tell the truth! I think he is old and confused. Who dares to take chances with such precious porcelain as Ru Kiln? I don't want to go around and take a look. At the very least, I have to understand the price of porcelain sold in the market."  You need to know something about the popular antique Ru kiln porcelain! If you act rashly, you deserve to suffer a loss."

    Zhou Xia smiled and said, "If I suggest that such high-imitation Ru kiln porcelain be taken to one of the more famous auction companies, such as Red Sun, Macau CITIC, and Beijing Zhongjia, it will definitely fetch a high price."

    "Only they dare to auction Song Dynasty Ru kiln porcelain at auction, and they often achieve sky-high prices. International auction companies such as Sotheby's and Christie's only dare to auction porcelain imitating Ru kiln from the third generation of Qing Dynasty." Xu  Zhendong immediately became happy when he heard this.

    Naturally, there is no need to elaborate on all the details involved. Anyone who knows a little bit knows what these auction companies are like, and there is nothing they dare not take.

    In addition to appraising the collections sent to the auction company by collectors in person, Zhou Xia and Xu Zhendong will also open the company¡¯s email inbox to check emails sent by collectors.  These emails usually come with detailed photos of the items they want to bid for.

    Through these photos, the auction company can conduct preliminary screening. Those items that can be judged to be fake based on the photos will naturally not be sent over, so as not to waste each other's time, money and energy.

    For those collections that are considered to be genuine after preliminary screening, Zhou Xia and others will contact the collectors and ask them to bring the collections to the auction company for appraisal.  Zhou Xia and Xu Zhendong are not gods. From the photos, they can only judge the general situation. Whether it is true or false, the most accurate identification can only be made by seeing the genuine product and doing it in person.

    Of course, except for a few exceptions, the quality of the auction items collected in this way will naturally not be too high. It would be good if they are genuine, but for others, don¡¯t expect too much.

    ?? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out out out of the blue porcelain from Yongxuan in 2017

    Zhou Xia and Xu Zhendong were quite harmonious while communicating while making appraisals.

    Xu Zhendong has always been relatively easy-going, especially during this period, after seeing Zhou Xia's potential, he no longer wanted to hide his secrets.  He also knew that the useless Xu Yaohui at home always dragged Zhou Xia to collect things, and teaching Zhou Xia more of his own accumulated experience was tantamount to helping Xu Yaohui in disguise.  In this case, how could Xu Zhendong not be careful?

    Not to mention Zhou Xia, old experts like Xu Zhendong, Zhao Xiangbo, and Liu Yuanshan are like golden mountains with inexhaustible treasures.  He didn't expect to learn all their skills, but it was quite good to be able to learn 10% to 20%.

    During the appraisal process, one is willing to teach and the other is willing to learn. Most of the time, the two are discussing and learning from each other. Of course, the atmosphere is particularly relaxed and happy.

    Zhou Xia even felt that continuing to work in the company was the wisest decision he had ever made.

    Unfortunately, such good times did not last long. When he was about to get off work at noon, Zhou Xia's cell phone rang.

    He picked it up and saw that it was an unfamiliar number, but it showed that it was from Donghai.

    He confessed to Xu Zhendong and then went to answer the phone.

    "Hello, I'm Zhou Xia, who are you?" Zhou Xia's customary opening remarks.

    The voice on the other side was cold but did not lose its crispness: "I, Fang Xue."

    Zhou Xia then remembered that he left in such a hurry that day that he actually forgot to ask for her mobile phone number and did not leave it with him. No wonder it was not displayed. But how did she find his mobile phone number? Zhou Xia  Secretly guessing that she should have found it through Su Xiaoru.

    But there is no point in pursuing this. The key is to see what she wants from him. Zhou Xia wanted to ask, but when she came to the exit, she turned into "Fang Xue, how are you lately?"

    "It's okay, it's like that at school anyway." Fang Xue secretly felt strange, but didn't show it.

    Zhou Xia was so embarrassed that she couldn't care less and quickly asked her, "What's the matter with you calling me?"

    Can¡¯t I call you if nothing happens?  An ordinary person would definitely ask this question.

    ¡° However, Fang Xue would definitely not be able to say this.

    She said bluntly, "Didn't I see the painting you bought when I was in the library last time? I even took a photo of it with my mobile phone."

    Zhou Xia nodded, "That's true. Why? Fang?"??Are there any new identification results?  "

    "That's not true. It's just that today my tutor, Professor Zhu Xiufang, accidentally mentioned this painting and said that she wanted to personally identify whether it was the original work of Bada Shanren. I don't know how she knew about this painting.  I just want to ask if that painting is still in your hands. If possible, can you lend it to me for a few days? Professor Zhu is very nice and treats me well. I think if she can get her hands on this  If it works, I should be quite happy." Fang Xue's voice was still unhurried, calm and cold.  She doesn't mean to beg for help at all, but she's not the kind of arrogant girl who feels that it's your honor if she lends you something.

    Fang Xue gave Zhou Xia the feeling that she was just stating something that had nothing to do with her.

    Zhou Xia knew that this was Fang Xue's usual temperament. If one day she suddenly changed, Zhou Xia would feel a little uncomfortable.

    He hurriedly explained, "That's right! I have sent that painting to our company's upcoming autumn auction."

    Fang Xueruo realized something: "I feel strange, how did Professor Zhu know about this painting? It turned out that it was auctioned, and your company's publicity work was quite good! In this case, just pretend that I didn't tell you before  Okay, sorry to bother you!"

    Zhou Xia hurriedly said, "Fang Xue, please don't hang it up yet. Although I have already sent this painting to the auction, it is kept in our company, so I can still take it out. Professor Zhu is someone I admire very much, and she is  She is the authority in appraising works of law, so if this work can be approved by her, that would be the best!"

    Fang Xue was a little confused, "Wouldn't this violate the rules of your auction company?"

    "No, there are times when the regulations are accommodating. I am now in the company, so I still have some say." Zhou Xia replied with a smile.

    Fang Xue rarely chuckled and said, "That's true. I almost forgot that you are now a senior appraiser with an annual salary of one million."

    Zhou Xia smiled and said, "Fang Xue, you have learned to tease people now! Then I will send the painting over in the afternoon, you are at school!"

    Fang Xue replied, "Yes, just come over and give me the phone number. It's this number. I don't want to tell Professor Zhu yet. I'll give her a surprise when the time comes, and you're not allowed to inform her in advance."

    Zhou Xia nodded and said yes, thinking that Fang Xue was not completely ignorant of the world, it just depends on whether she is in a good mood or not and whether she is willing to do it.

    After making the agreement, Fang Xue put away the phone, leaving Zhou Xia feeling a little disappointed.

    When he returned, Xu Zhendong didn't ask him anything. Zhou Xia took the initiative to tell him, "Master Xu, I have something to go out in the afternoon, so I can only ask Master Xu to work harder here!"

    Xu Zhendong laughed and said it didn't matter, and then asked, "Did I call you just now? Could it be that Xu Yaohui wanted to find you out?"

    Zhou Xia hurriedly replied, "It's not Uncle Xu, it's about the painting I sent for photography. A professor from our school wants to see it with his own eyes."

    Xu Zhendong became interested, "This is a good thing. Although we old guys have identified this painting as the work of Bada Shanren, there are still quite a lot of people who hold objections. If you can get someone from your school who specializes in painting  If the research professor approves it in this regard, its value will increase a lot. Can you tell me the name of this professor?"

    "Professor Zhu Xiufang!" Zhou Xia replied.

    Xu Zhendong laughed when he heard this, "It turns out to be her. No wonder she is interested in this work."

    Zhou Xia was a little confused, but seeing that Xu Zhendong had no intention of continuing, he didn't ask further questions. Anyway, he would figure it out himself by then.  Revealing the secret yourself is far more interesting than having others tell you.

    Seeing that he didn¡¯t ask any questions, Xu Zhendong didn¡¯t rush to explain. He just asked him to say hello to Liu Yuqing first and take out the paintings before he got off work.

    Zhou Xia nodded and thanked him, then stood up to find Liu Yuqing.

    Knocked on the door of her office, and soon heard Liu Yuqing's clear voice, asking him to come in.

    Liu Yuqing, who had her head buried in writing, looked up and saw Zhou Xia. A smile suddenly appeared on her pretty face, and she asked him what was wrong.

    Zhou Xia said, "I have something I want to ask Manager Liu to accommodate me this time."

    Liu Yuqing smiled and said, "You! Why are you being so polite to me? Just tell me what you have to say."

    "That's it. I want to take that painting out for a while, but I don't know if it's convenient or not." Zhou Xia then said the theme.

    "Nothing inconvenient"?I'll go get it with you right away.  Liu Yuqing was very proud, and then she asked, "You took out the painting to lend it to others to appreciate?"  "

    Zhou Xia smiled and replied, "That's right, because our auction company's publicity work has been quite good. Most people in the circle know that there is such an unfinished work by Bada Shanren."

    Liu Yuqing laughed when she heard this and said, "Why don't you say that our publicity is very sensational? You also have a share in the planning work!"

    Zhou Xia chuckled, "I just got the news that Professor Zhu Xiufang from Donghai University also heard about such a painting. She wanted to see this work in person. So, I thought about lending this painting out."  After a period of time, asking her to help with the appraisal can also fulfill her wish, killing two birds with one stone."

    "Professor Zhu!" Liu Yuqing was quite impressed by her. She also said with a smile, "Professor Zhu has a very deep foundation in appraising French works. If she can get her approval, then the authenticity of this painting will be even more obvious."  Doubt it. This is a good thing. If I don¡¯t agree, I may become a sinner through the ages.¡±

    Zhou Xia said, "Manager Liu is serious! I thought I would send this painting to her in the afternoon."

    "Okay!" Liu Yuqing nodded, and she said thoughtfully, "Professor Zhu is also named Zhu, could it be If this is the case, it is not impossible for this painting to fetch a high price."

    Zhou Xia also thought of this possibility, so she can¡¯t blame Liu Yuqing for spoiling the story.

    He himself definitely believed that this was undoubtedly the work of Zhu Da, a native of Bada Mountain. Otherwise, it would not have been systematically identified as a precious cultural relic.  However, it is not easy to be recognized by the world. If more people can be persuaded, Zhou Xia will be happy to see it.

    Liu Yuqing took care of the work at hand, and then went to the warehouse where the auction items were kept to pick up the paintings with Zhou Xia.

    On the way there, Liu Yuqing asked Zhou Xia, "How did you get this news?"

    Zhou Xia told the truth, saying, "After I bought the painting that day, didn't I take it to the school library to look up information to find out who painted this painting? In the library, I met my former  Classmate, she is now a graduate student under Professor Zhu. She saw this painting at that time and knew that the owner of the painting was me, so she called me."

    "Oh, that's it!" Liu Yuqing did not ask Zhou Xia whether his classmate was a boy or a girl, and the relationship between the two was not that far yet.

    However, Liu Yuqing couldn't help but joked, "I thought it was your junior sister who tipped you off!"

    Zhou Xia smiled coquettishly, "As you know, as an undergraduate, if you don't perform particularly well, you won't have a close relationship with the professors in the college. When I was in school, I was the kind of person who could never be found in a pile of embarrassments.  I don¡¯t have much contact with Professor Zhu Xiufang. Now that I think about it, it¡¯s really a pity that I missed a lot of learning opportunities.¡±

    Liu Yuqing smiled and said, "You were a little low-key in the past, but it doesn't matter. Now, don't you show it well! This time you return to school, it can also be regarded as a homecoming. To have such an outstanding student as you, I am Zhu  Professor, I will definitely feel very happy in my heart."

    Zhou Xia wanted to argue that he was not low-key in the past, but truly ordinary. If it hadn't been for the archaeological identification system that fell from the sky, he would have been as inactive as before, which also disappointed Liu Yuqing's expectations.

    The more he thinks about this, the more Zhou Xia cherishes his current life.  Not only do you have to keep up with your studies, but it¡¯s also best not to fall behind in other aspects.

    As for what Liu Yuqing said about returning home in fine clothes, Zhou Xia had some thoughts about it in his heart, but after all, he had not yet felt proud, and his guilty conscience played a big part.

    So, Zhou Xia replied, "It's still too far away to return to my hometown in glory. If I go back to school, I can feel that the school atmosphere is quite good. It can be very relaxed and happy, and the pressure on my shoulders is not that big."

    Liu Yuqing nodded and said, "I often dream about the good times on campus. Unfortunately, I am so busy now that I no longer have that state of mind."

    "Why don't you, Senior Sister Liu, come back to school with me in the afternoon to experience the wonderful time at school? You can have half a day of free time!" Zhou Xia suggested, and along with it, the name Liu Yuqing was changed. It was also because of this.  The friendship between the school and the school allowed Zhou Xia to gain a foothold in Tiandi Auction Company.

    Liu Yuqing smiled and shook her head, "The company has a lot to do, so I won't go. You can just feel it for me."

    "After the autumn shoot is over, there should be free time." Seeing her firm will, Zhou Xia didn't persuade her much. In fact, he also knew that once Liu Yuqing made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

    "I hope so!" Although Liu YuqingAlthough she is a true workaholic, she still devotes most of her energy to the auction company.

    This made Zhou Xia feel a little regretful, but more importantly, she admired him.

    While talking, Liu Yuqing opened the company's warehouse, and according to the storage number, she quickly found the unfinished painting stored here.

    Liu Yuqing handed the painting to Zhou Xia and told him, "You can take it back first and lend it to Professor Zhu for a while so that she can do the appraisal slowly. As long as it is sent back before the company holds a preview of the autumn auction."  "

    "Okay, thank you, Manager Liu!" Zhou Xia said.

    Liu Yuqing couldn't help but said to him again in a reproachful tone, "I told you not to be polite to me. It's not that you don't know. The Xuande Qinghua plum vase that you and Uncle Xu bought together is also not here."  "

    Zhou Xia smiled and said, "I am grateful to Manager Liu for taking time out of his busy schedule to bring me here."

    Hearing this, Liu Yuqing suddenly laughed brightly, "I thought you were really polite! It turns out that you followed Grandpa Zhao's example and got bad!"

    Zhao Xiangbo was also shot while lying down.

    But Zhou Xia was determined to let him fight to the end, and replied with a smile, "I have indeed benefited a lot from following Mr. Zhao these days, and I have understood a lot of things that I didn't understand in the past. If nothing else, just this face is better than before."  It¡¯s too thick.¡±

    Liu Yuqing smiled and said, "It's good that you have such an awareness. However, if you can achieve half of Grandpa Zhao's skills, I will admire you."

    Zhou Xia quickly said, "Mr. Zhao's skills are really unfathomable. I dare not hope to compare with him. I will be satisfied with his ability to succeed."

    His words only made Liu Yuqing so amused. Liu Yuqing felt even happier when she thought that Zhao Xiangbo could rarely take advantage of Zhou Xia now. At this time, he might still be helping him clean bronzes.  As the saying goes, the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and the waves in front die on the beach, which can make Zhao Xiangbo deflated. This is something everyone in the industry likes to see.

    The two of them laughed and had a good time. After taking out the paintings, it was time to have dinner after work. Liu Yuqing asked Zhou Xia to have dinner together. Zhou Xia said no need. It would be better for him to hurry up and make preparations. Professor Zhu didn't either.  It's so easy to meet her. Don't be confused when you meet her. Liu Yuqing smiled and didn't force it.

    Zhao Xiangbo, who was innocently lying at gunpoint, was checking information when he suddenly felt a chill on his back. He muttered, "If I know who is cursing me behind my back, I will definitely not give him a peaceful life!"
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