With a loud bang, Sima Nan felt as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water over his head under the scorching sun.
If he hadn't held onto the armrests of the sofa tightly with both hands, he would have almost fallen down.
How could he not know the pattern on the crane's wings?
To be honest, this folding cup is his favorite.
Now he is willing to give it up and use it to support Chen Qianzhi's auction, all out of respect for Xiahou Ding.
In fact, he was convinced that this folding cup would only be worth about one or two million.
It's nothing more than giving up something, and the economic benefits are actually not that high.
He had played with and admired that folding cup countless times while sitting on the large leather sofa.
He also looked over and over again at the pattern on the crane's wings at the bottom.
At that time, he wondered what this pattern was.
The speculation about the crane's wings had appeared in his mind before, but it always flashed through his mind and he never delved into it further.
Later, Xia Houding and Academician Luo looked at it.
I didn't realize that the pattern on the bottom was crane wings, nor did I associate it with the Tang crane.
But now after hearing what Lin Han said, all the speculations seemed to be confirmed in an instant.
The folding-leaf cup is indeed not just something used by women.
Men of noble status would use folding cups to store tobacco leaves, elixirs and other things.
Considering Tang He's identity, it can almost be concluded that the owner of this folding-leaf cup is indeed Yongzheng himself.
if……
If it was Yongzheng, then all their previous speculations and market valuations would have to be started over again.
Although Zhen Huan's fame has indeed grown in the past two years, compared with Yongzheng's status as an emperor and his importance in history, Zhen Huan is simply not worth mentioning.
Especially when it comes to antiques that emphasize cultural and historical value, collectors often look at their true collection value.
In other words, the market price of this folding cup is definitely over 5 million.
And Sima Nan thought that he had gotten a great bargain by selling it for 1.6 or 1.7 million. Isn't that embarrassing?
Thinking of this, Sima Nan looked at Lin Han with a complicated expression, but did not speak for a long time.
"It seems that you have already figured out this thing. It definitely didn't belong to Zhen Huan, but to the then Emperor Yongzheng. What do you think, Mr. Sima Nan? Didn't you just say that picking up a bargain depends entirely on one's ability?"
Lin Han raised his eyebrows and said innocently: "But I am different from you. I still want to thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have come across such a good thing today."
After hearing what he said, the big guys sitting nearby finally realized what was going on.
They possessed Sima Nan and wanted to ask him whether what Lin Han said was true and whether the folded leaf was indeed from Yongzheng.
However, after meeting Sima Nan's icy gaze, they all shrank back in embarrassment and whispered to each other.
"What do you mean? Does it mean that the folding cup that Lin Han bought just now was a bargain?"
"More than that. Look at Sima Nan's expression. I heard him say he really liked that thing. I guess he lost both the wife and the army."
Now, the looks people gave Sima Nan and Lin Han changed.
Seeing that the relationship between Lin Han and Sima Nan was becoming increasingly strained, Chen Qingzhi hurried out.
However, the person he felt most sorry for was Sima Nan. After all, he had auctioned off such a valuable item for one or two million yuan.
You still have to say a few words when you apologize.
"Brother Nan, I'm really sorry that this matter is my fault. Please look at the items in today's auction. Any item you like will be charged to my account. If you are not satisfied with the item, I can compensate you according to the price."
When Sima Nan heard him say this, his heart was bleeding.
It would be easy if it was as simple as he said.
Sima Nan asked Chen Qingzhi for four or five million to balance the loss in his heart.
But if he doesn't admit defeat in front of so many big shots, he will become a laughing stock when the news gets out.
Sima Nan suppressed his pain, waved his hands and pretended to be generous and said: "I am Sima Nan, and I am a man of few words. I have already said that who can pick up the bargain depends entirely on their ability. Since Lin Han can pick up the bargain, then I have nothing to say."
After saying that, he turned to Chen Qingzhi and said, "There is no way we can ask you to pay compensation. After all, we have already done an appraisal before."
The words came out like this, and although it didn't sound inappropriate to others, it did sound like a sneer to Lin Han.
"It turns out that you, Sima Nan, as well as Academician Xiahou Ding and Luo Xiao are just in name only. They couldn't even see such an obvious sign, and even tricked you into coming back to warm up the crowd."
He clicked his tongue and shook his head: "Don't let this happen again, or it will be really embarrassing."
Sima Nan was embarrassed by these words, and Chen Qingzhi was also a little embarrassed.
The people around him looked at him in even greater surprise.
I was thinking to myself, I've heard that this young man is very capable and has extraordinary abilities, and today I see that he is indeed extraordinary.
But his tone was too arrogant. He even looked down upon industry leaders like Xia Houding and Academician Luo.
Seeing that everyone had different expressions, but no one spoke, Lin Han raised his hand and directed Chen Qingzhi: "It's time to give me my letter from Zhongfu. I have other things to do after signing the contract."
"Hey hey hey hey."
Chen Qingzhi nodded repeatedly, and at the same time the assistant behind him hurried forward to help.
The big guys nearby couldn't help but gather around.
Even Sima Nan couldn't resist the attraction of the rare treasure.
I actually hesitated and went forward to take a look.
It’s indeed a good word.
"Fortunately, there is the inscription from Mr. Xiahou Ding."
"Boss Chen, you have won the first place this time. I think in the future autumn auctions, if you say you are second, no one will dare to say you are first."
The people around him naturally praised it highly.
Even the staff who were helping couldn't help but come over to take a look at the Zhongfu Post out of curiosity.
The letter was well preserved. Although the leaves were a little yellow, the ink still seemed to be translucent, and even the subtle direction could be seen clearly.
Lu Fangwen is already a leader in the literary world, and the sincerity and sadness revealed in the news naturally shine through.
For a moment, everyone was staring at the letter intently. There were more than a dozen people in the meeting room, and it was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.
"Okay, I should put it away. If anyone wants to read it, they can buy it themselves."
Lin Han is still as cold and sharp-tongued as ever.
Several high-ranking officials nearby were originally immersed in admiration for the letter, but after hearing what he said, they all withdrew their bodies in embarrassment.
Especially Sima Nan, he really likes things like letters.
Just when he was drooling, Lin Han scolded him and he couldn't hold back his anger.
However, Lin Han did not give him the chance to refute and kept the letter.
Confirm the contract with Chen Qingzhi.