This was an answer Lin Yuan had not expected.

Then he asked:

"We visited your shop in the Qingshuihe Antique Market. Are all the items in your shop imitations?"

"Yes, all of them."

"Where do these imitations come from?"

Zhuang Zhou thought about it for a moment.

Then he replied:

“These imitations are mainly purchased from some handicraft factories and manufacturers.

I look for high-quality, well-made replicas on the market and sell them in my shop.

Of course, I will also cooperate with some manufacturers to customize some antique artifacts according to market demand to meet the purchasing needs of customers."

Lin Yuan nodded and continued to ask:

"So, do you know the specific production process of these imitations?

How do they achieve such realistic effects?"

Zhuang Zhou explained:

“In fact, the production process of imitation products is quite complicated.

First, the manufacturer will conduct in-depth research based on the characteristics and details of the authentic product, and then use the corresponding materials and craftsmanship to produce it.

They will carefully select materials to ensure that they are close to the original in texture, color, etc.

At the same time, they will also use some special crafts and techniques, such as carving and coloring, to make the imitations as close to the originals as possible in appearance.

Of course, due to technical and material limitations, replicas may still differ from the originals in details and craftsmanship.”

Lin Yuan expressed his understanding and continued to ask:

"Do you know the price range of these imitations in the market?"

"Are these all you want to ask?"

Lin Yuan said: "If you are not comfortable answering, you don't have to answer."

“It’s not inconvenient at all!”

Zhuang Zhou replied:

“The selling price of imitation products varies depending on quality, craftsmanship and market demand.

Generally speaking, the price ranges from a few hundred yuan to tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands.

As for my sales, I would say they are pretty good.

Because I have a good understanding of the market and can accurately grasp customer needs, my store is often visited by customers."

Lin Yuan nodded after hearing this, and then asked:

"You just graduated from college last year, right?"

"yes."

“You haven’t found a job since graduation?”

"I looked for it, but I couldn't find it."

"Then how did you get into the antique business?"

"It's just a coincidence!"

Zhuang Zhou explained.

"But……"

Lin Yuan finally asked the key question:

"According to our investigation, your tax back payments last year amounted to 2,018,550 yuan. Is that correct?"