City: Start from participating in the Appreciation Program

Chapter 123 The Tool Man Luo Fan

Especially now, the bidders have obviously slowed down a lot, and they should be reaching the limit. Wu Junxing feels that he only needs to push a few more times, and he should be able to get this painting into his pocket.

Zhou Xinnuo gritted his teeth and said, "I think there are some problems with this painting, or we'd better give it up."

Zhou Xinnuo only said that there was a problem, but he didn't say what the problem was, because he didn't know what the problem was at all, and his inference was made entirely based on Luo Fan's disdainful smile.

When Wu Junxing heard that Zhou Xinnuo said that there was something wrong with this painting, he asked with surprise on his face: "There is something wrong with this painting, can Master Zhou tell me what is wrong so that I can learn from it?"

I don't know what's wrong, Zhou Xinnuo thought speechlessly, so he could only pretend to be mysterious and said: "This involves a special identification method of mine, so I can't tell you the specifics."

Seeing that Zhou Xinnuo avoided talking about it, although Wu Junxing was a little suspicious, but out of his trust in Zhou Xinnuo, he still decided to give up the painting.

As long as there is a slight possibility of something going wrong, no matter whether it is true or not, you have to give up. Sometimes, it is not a big mistake to be careful.

Losing Wu Junxing's competition, the painting was soon sold at a price of 160 million, which made Luo Fan amused while watching. It seemed that someone was about to lose money.

If the painting was still as flawed as it was at the beginning, although it would not be sold at the current high price, it would be almost impossible to identify it as a fake.

If you don’t do it well, if you do more, you will make more mistakes. This is a very simple truth. Since the seller has repaired the painting, no matter how skilled the technique is, it will leave new flaws.

However, this is not what Luo Fan cares about. He is very curious about what will be the finale of today's auction.

Soon, after a long period of preparation, today's finale lot was also sent up. Under the eyes of everyone's anticipation, the auctioneer lifted the curtain.

I saw that this was a picture of a tiger with exquisite workmanship. The tiger on the picture was lifelike, with murderous eyes, as if it would rush out of the picture frame and pounce on everyone at any moment.

A look of astonishment flashed in Luo Fan's eyes, there was something about this painting, no wonder it became the finale of today's work.

Looking at this painting, the auctioneer's eyes flashed with excitement. Today's promotion depends on this painting, and everything else is pediatrics.

The auctioneer picked up the microphone, pointed at the painting with a slightly trembling voice and said, "Guess what I saw, today's top lot is actually an authentic work by Zhang Daqian."

"You don't need to look at it, just by looking at this mighty and domineering tiger, everyone can know whether this painting is real or not."

"Of course, even if this is the case, I will still show you the details."

"At the same time, if you have any doubts about this painting, as long as you meet the requirements, you can also come on stage for appraisal."

Here is another rule of the auction. Watching with the auctioneer is definitely not as real as experiencing it yourself. Of course, it is impossible to not allow guests to appraise the auction.

It's just that, first of all, you have to provide at least the starting price as a deposit before the auction house can give you this opportunity.

After all, it's like the masterpiece in front of you. If everyone plans to come forward to observe it, then the auction can be held until next month.

You know, even if you just want to observe this rare painting, it is very difficult to have such an opportunity.

However, Luo Fan was only a little surprised and then returned to normal. The picture of the tiger descending the mountain in his collection room is obviously better than the picture in front of him. If you really want to appreciate it, you might as well go home and have a look.

After all, the picture of a tiger descending a mountain in Luo Fan's house made use of the treasures hidden in the legendary picture-in-picture, so naturally it cannot be compared with the painting in front of him.

If Luo Fan's feeling is correct, that painting should be the work of Zhang Daqian in his peak period. If it is really going to be sold, it may not only be the price estimated by the system, but the premium for such a peak masterpiece is very high.

Zhou Xinnuo, who had been observing Luo Fan, was shocked to find that this Luo Fan was only slightly surprised when he saw such a masterpiece, as if there was a work in his home that was far better than this painting.

However, Zhou Xinnuo immediately denied this idea. If Luo Fan really had Zhang Daqian's authentic work, how could he be unknown in the antique circle? Luo Fan finally became famous once and stepped on the position of the three of them.

The outsiders may not know who has any treasures, but in the antique circle, there are very few people who can really hide their secrets. After all, not everyone can suppress the heart of showing off.

This picture of a tiger is undoubtedly genuine. After several guests who are interested in bidding have come forward to appraise it, it can be regarded as officially ushered in the auction part.

The auctioneer saw that no one signed up for the auction, so he picked up the microphone and said, "Since the guests who are interested in bidding have already identified this work, the auction of this work will officially begin."

"The base price is 3000 million, and each increase should not be less than [-]."

As expected of Zhang Daqian's work, even if it is not the pinnacle work, the starting price still reached 3000 million, a price unmatched by other works in this auction.

There were ups and downs, and in the end this work was pocketed by someone for 700 million yuan. As for who it was, Luo Fan didn't know, and he was not interested in knowing.

Now that the finale work has been auctioned, some people have started to leave one after another. Generally, the last lot is not a good thing, so it is not surprising that some people leave early.

As if sensing that everyone's hearts were no longer here, the auctioneer hurriedly asked his assistant to present the last lot while there were still people.

This is an exquisite wooden box, on which several intertwined five-clawed golden dragons are painted. Although they have lost their brilliance under the erosion of time, they can still feel their former elegance from the scale claws.

No one thought that this last item was actually this thing that looked no worse than Zhang Daqian's tiger picture.

The box alone is so luxurious, and everyone is very curious about what the items stored in it will be.

Even some people who have traveled a long way, when they noticed the box, they walked back immediately.

There is no simple thing that can be packed in this kind of box!

Seeing that it had attracted everyone's attention, the auctioneer didn't hold back, and introduced directly: "This is a wooden box from the Tang Dynasty, and the pattern on it shows that it was once noble."

"It's a pity that the contents of the box are nowhere to be found, otherwise, this would undoubtedly be a treasure that would not be inferior to Zhang Daqian's Tiger Picture."

After showing the details of the box, the auctioneer shouted passionately: "The starting price is 100 million, and each increase should not be less than 1 yuan. Interested guests can come forward for appraisal after paying a full deposit."

However, the only response to him was a burst of hissing. They thought there was something good in it, but it turned out to be an empty box.

It's no wonder that this thing can't compare with Zhang Daqian's tiger picture. It turns out that he is just a box.

Although this is a box from the Tang Dynasty, but because the box is relatively small, the price is not very high, not even reaching the starting price of 100 million.

Tang box?Luo Fan suddenly became interested, it couldn't be such a coincidence, could this be the box containing that Fang Yuxi?
Luo Fan immediately paid the deposit and went to the stage to appraise it.

In fact, Luo Fan can also use the power of truth in the audience, but because the distance is too far, the consumption of power of truth will be greater, and there is no need for Luo Fan to waste his power of truth.

Zhou Xinnuo, who was planning to leave, found that Luo Fan below unexpectedly expressed his interest in something uncharacteristically, and suddenly had an idea, and said to Wu Junxing:

"This box seems to be a good thing, why don't we wait and see?"

Wu Junxing looked at Zhou Xinnuo with a strange expression, why this Zhou Xinnuo would be interested in this broken box, even if this box is genuine, it would hardly be worth the starting price of 100 million.

However, after seeing that Luo Fan had already paid for the appraisal, he suddenly realized, did Zhou Xinnuo say that just to make things difficult for Luo Fan?
Unexpectedly, Zhou Xinnuo would use himself as a gunman, Wu Junxing said a little displeased: "If you recommend this box to me because of personal grievances, please forgive me for rejecting it."

"If you didn't recommend this box to me because of personal grievances, then please tell me why you think it is a good thing."

Zhou Xinnuo was dumbfounded. What kind of nonsense was Wu Junxing talking about? How could he not understand?
But after seeing Wu Junxing staring at Luo Fan for a while, Zhou Xinnuo finally understood why he said that, and explained:
"I really think this box is good, so I recommend it to you. As for the reason, because it involves my special method, I can't tell you."

After finishing speaking, as if intending to increase his persuasive power, Zhou Xinnuo said, "Of course, if you are not interested, I will take pictures of this box myself."

Are you taking me for a fool?

Although Wu Junxing was angry, but considering that Zhou Xinnuo might be needed in the future, he didn't turn his back on him directly, but just said with a blank face: "You are welcome."

After finishing speaking, Wu Junxing left here without looking back.

No matter how stupid Zhou Xinnuo was, he knew that he had offended Wu Junxing, and felt wronged in his heart. He really thought this box was a good thing, so he recommended it to you!

As for the reason, do you want me to tell you that this Luo Fan is a much better appraiser than me, so what he likes must be good things?
Zhou Xinnuo would not say this kind of reason, even if he told the truth, Wu Junxing would probably only treat him as a psychopath, and this was the first time he heard of such a mindless identification method.

Seeing that Wu Jun was leaving, Zhou Xinnuo also tried to persuade him to stay, and simply sat in the box, intending to snap a photo of the box with Luo Fan himself.

As an expert who has been famous for a long time, he still has some savings. As long as this Luo Fan doesn't mess around, he should be able to take pictures of this box.

As for the secret of this box, we will wait until the box arrives.

Luo Fan saw that he was the only one who came forward to check the box, and he felt safe. He should be able to win the box at the starting price.

This box was just as Luo Fan expected, it happened to be the box that once contained the jade seal.

In fact, there is another reason why no one believes that the jade seal Luo Fan handed in is genuine, and that is that the box has never been touched by the police.

Without this box as proof, naturally no experts would dare to identify this jade seal as genuine.

If the box had been retrieved at that time, and a little confirmation, maybe a powerful appraiser would have discovered the connection and made a bold hypothesis.

It's just that there is no if in this world, this Fang Yuxi was taken by Luo Fan after all, and now the box is also sent up.

In fact, if this box can be proved to be a box containing jade seals, with this identity, it is no problem that it can be worth several million.

However, it is estimated that only Luo Fan in the whole world can prove this point, that is to say, only Luo Fan can prove the value of this box.

When the auctioneer announced the official start of the auction, Luo Fan made a bid without hesitation.

After seeing Luo Fan's unhesitating appearance, Zhou Xinnuo was also determined, and immediately followed the price.

Luo Fan didn't expect that someone would raise the price with him, so he immediately added another [-].

In his opinion, it might be that the owner of the box is asking him for a high price. After all, no one knows the value of the box except himself.

However, what happened next left Luo Fan speechless. How could this person be so sure that he would follow the price? He actually raised the price to 110 million without hesitation.

In fact, not only Luo Fan was confused, but the owner of the box was also very confused. He said to the trustee who found the top price next to him: "Stop, stop, stop, don't raise the price anymore. Didn't we agree that the top price will be one hundred and ten?" Will you stop at [-]?"

He knew best whether the box was worth 100 million yuan, so the plan he had made at the beginning was that if someone really wanted it, he could do it with two hands.

He was afraid that the bully he had finally met would be scared away by his high price.

It's just that the trust he found was even more confused than him at this time, and he said innocently: "But, I haven't even started bidding yet!"

After saying this, the two of them looked at each other in blank dismay. Why, isn't there more than one person who has been taken advantage of?Is this box so popular?

Luo Fan instantly sensed that something was wrong, and began to probe the truth with the power of truth, wanting to know who was asking him the highest price.

Soon, he discovered the truth, and realized that Zhou Xinnuo had seen through his not-so-great disguise, and these were Zhou Xinnuo's decisions based on his own expression.

Zhou Xinnuo actually used Zhou Xinnuo as a tool, and even indirectly helped Wu Junxing resolve a puncture.

Wu Junxing probably couldn't have imagined that he was indirectly helped by Luo Fan in the end.

Luo Fan was a little surprised, this Zhou Xinnuo must have been tortured by himself to create a psychological shadow, he was so confident in himself, Wu Le, who believed in him so much last time, seemed to have been sent in by himself.

Luo Fan, who understood everything, had an idea in his mind, planning to go directly to the peak of Zhou Xinnuo's psychological price, and then give up, and give him a hard time.

(End of this chapter)