Chapter 8 Chapter 008

Antique Street is still bustling with people. Jia Sidao was really puzzled by the practice of closing the door of "Zhou Ji" in the morning.Moreover, I don't know much about some of the terminology in their speech. Ah San explained to Jia Sidao.The shops opened in Antique Street are quite different from those jade shops elsewhere.If the operation of a store relies on sales itself, like the many souvenir shops that appear around most tourist areas, naturally they will not close the shop during the day. But what about a store that does not rely on the quantity of sales, but operates on the unprecedented profit of a single item?

Therefore, in antique stores, it is not uncommon to not open the door during the day. For example, when you meet a big customer, or the owner goes out to receive the goods, and is afraid that his subordinates will make mistakes, etc., they may close the door during the day. door. And that Ma Ye is naturally a big customer.If Master Ma could take away a piece of jade from the second floor of 'Zhou Ji' today, it would be enough to make up for 'Zhou Ji''s profits of ten days, half a month or even half a year in normal time. It's no wonder that Jia Sidao looked at Uncle Zhou's attitude towards Master Ma, he was very polite, and seemed to have a hint of respect.Presumably this Ma Ye is considered a big shot in the industry, right?

Jia Sidao has long heard that the people in the antique shop like to butcher the most are novices.If you pretend to know what you don’t understand and buy a fake product, even though the seller has made money, he will scold you in his heart: pig’s head.If you are a veteran, even if the price is bargained, the seller will have almost no profit to make, and the seller will give you a thumbs up, what a compliment. "Ah San, you know so much, you must be an insider, right?" Jia Sidao looked at Ah San, who seemed to be at home in the antique street, and he was very relaxed, so he couldn't help asking.Moreover, if you didn't come to Antique Street often, how could you see a woman like Yanran?

"Not really." Ah San replied lightly, "It's just that I know a little bit and learn a little bit. I have an uncle who is quite famous in this line of work. Otherwise, that Ali wouldn't know. Recognize me. Why, are you interested in these?" "I have some interests, but the main reason is that I don't understand anything." Jia Sidao was telling the truth.No matter who it is, standing on the antique street, looking at the possible precious cultural relics everywhere, the pride in history and Chinese civilization in his heart is engraved in his bones.

"Hehe, buddy is very good." Ah San patted Jia Sidao on the shoulder. The two of them were about the same height, which was quite outstanding in a place like Jiangnan. "My uncle often taught me that young people Antiques need to be loved more, these are the precious treasures left to us by our ancestors. However, for the sake of our buddies, let me tell you quietly, this business is due to interest, it’s okay to play, if not It’s better not to go too deep.” "Oh, what do you say?" Jia Sidao was a little confused. "Antiques are all about mentality. Antiques are fun." Ah San said something serious, and then, as if wanting to make an analogy, he dragged Jia Sidao to the street stall For the section with more traffic, let’s go.He also said as he walked, "Look, most of the people who come and go in this alley are here to come and see, and what they enjoy is the fun of this kind of treasure-hunting process. Those who are eager to sell, nine out of ten They are all young. At the beginning, I bought things I liked when I saw them. I was always thinking that if I found a big leak one day, I would send it. But until now, when I buy things home, I was sentenced to prison by my uncle every time. Fortunately, I am in a good mood, and it is better to have fun, and it didn't cost a lot of money, so it is right to pay the tuition."

Seeing Jia Sidao's curious gaze, Ah San didn't care, and asked, "Why, don't you believe me?" "No." Jia Sidao looked at Ah San and said, "I just think that what you said is a bit old-fashioned, not like what we said at our age." "It doesn't look like it." Ah San couldn't help laughing, "Don't say it's me, just come and talk to someone who has been on this street for a year or two, and the tone of their speech is probably the same." Saying so, Ah San led Jia Sidao to a stall, pulled Jia Sidao, and sat down beside the stall owner. He took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket and gave them to Jia Sidao and the stall owner. One person handed one, lit it, and then said: "Little Ma, how are you doing today?"

"It's not ready yet." The stall owner named Xiao Ma took a deep breath of cigarettes, and said to Ah San angrily, he was not very old, Jia Sidao reckoned that he should be a few years older than himself and Ah San , there are some traces of wind and frost on his face, and his clothes are simple and unadorned. And in his booth, there are a lot of miscellaneous things.There are jade wares, porcelain wares, coins, bottles and cans, all placed on a three or four square meter cloth, with two old knives in one corner. "If you haven't started, it means you haven't made a deal yet." After hearing Xiao Ma's words, Ah San knew that Jia Sidao didn't understand, so she explained.

"Hey, Ah San, have you brought a newcomer?" After hearing Ah San's words, Jia Sidao didn't say anything, but Xiao Ma looked at Ah San curiously, looking very surprised. "Come on, why are newcomers not newcomers? This is Jia Sidao, an alumnus from my university. The two of us just got kicked out from 'Zhou Ji'." Ah San said something to Xiao Ma. "You boy, you have eyes, I have seen that girl. To be honest, I really want to go there for a few days, but, I also know what kind of thing I am, so I just gave up my heart .Jia Sidao, right? Just call me Xiao Ma.” Xiao Ma sighed, pointing to the things on his booth and said, “If you are interested in these, please feel free to pay attention.”

Then, he suddenly said to Ah San: "This business is becoming more and more difficult to do. Ah San, for the sake of acquaintances, how many pieces will you accept from my buddies today? Don't worry, absolutely not Fool you with something new." "Come on, I don't have any rice in my pocket lately." Ah San leisurely exhaled a smoke ring, exuding a hint of enchanting charm. "Just bluff people." Xiao Ma sneered at what Ah San said, and he didn't believe it at all. Just as he was about to say something, he saw a young man come to his stall, squatted down, and took He picked up a bottle, weighed it, looked carefully at it, and then touched the surface of the bottle with his fingers.

Xiao Ma immediately put Ah San aside and turned to stare at the person who came. Jia Sidao also looked over curiously. He didn't know that such a bottle could be seen by just looking at it and touching it.Judging from the age of the other party, he is similar to Jia Sidao, but the posture looks decent, like an old pedant. "Boss, what's the price of this thing?" The visitor asked the pony. "Brother, I can tell from a single glance that you know what you're doing." Xiao Ma didn't rush to ask for a price, but instead started talking about the bottle, "Look, this is a good thing. If you want it, give it to me." Your net price is 2,000 yuan."

When the visitor heard the words, he didn't make a sound. On the contrary, Jia Sidao was listening on the sidelines, his heart ached.Just such an old-looking bottle, even if you take it home and put it on a flower arrangement, you don't like it, and the price is 2,000 yuan.Moreover, looking at the other party's appearance, it seems that he is still interested in this bottle, otherwise, he would have put down the bottle and left long ago, right?