Chapter 62 Hidden Benefits
Zhou Xia also wants to buy good things, but he is so shy that he is only in his 100,000 yuan now. What can he buy at this fiercely competitive auction now? Therefore, his current main task is to focus on making experience and taste as many authentic products as possible, especially porcelain. Advantageous projects must not be lost, and other aspects must also catch up.
"I'm so full, I don't want to move anymore!" Su Xiaoru patted her belly, put down the bowls and chopsticks, but she didn't want to get up.
She did eat a lot. Zhou Xia thought it was a blessing to eat. Su Xiaoru is still a student now and has no income. Having a meal here is a big meal. He smiled and said, "Then let's sit for a while, then take a walk to digest it. I'll call first."
Su Xiaoru had no objection, so Zhou Xia called Liu Yuqing and answered it after a few sounds. Liu Yuqing was curious, "Don't you say you'll go to the school library?"
Zhou Xia said, "I slept very lazy today. I just arrived at the school for dinner and suddenly remembered something. I had to ask Manager Liu for help."
"If you have anything, just open your mouth." Liu Yuqing's answer was quite straightforward.
"Manager Liu, you should have channels to get auction catalogs for other auction companies this autumn auction, right!" Zhou Xia asked. He worked in the auction house and naturally knew how to distribute auction catalogs for auction companies. It is free to collectors who often cooperate with auction companies and potential major customers. If you ask for it yourself, you have to spend money.
Liu Yuqing said, "Yes, if you want it, I can come to you with the auction catalogs of various auction companies. Why do you want to go to someone else's auction?"
Zhou Xia replied truthfully, "I plan to go to someone else's auction preview first. Anyway, there are many genuine products that can be used, so I think it is an opportunity to learn for free. If I really see it suitable to take action, I want to participate in the auction. However, I guess it is enough. I am now in hand, and after paying the deposit, what good things can I get from the remaining money."
Liu Yuqing smiled and said, "Okay! Our company needs first-hand information like you. I'm worried that there is no suitable person to go! If you go to Beijing, the company can also help you reimburse your accommodation and other expenses. In addition, don't worry too much. If you really like a lot and don't have enough funds, you can ask me for help. I believe in your opinion."
"That's so thankful to Manager Liu!" Zhou Xia was also thinking that he was not considered an undercover agent, or he took the initiative to deliver it to the door. However, as long as he could improve his level, it was worth it.
"If you have any needs in the future, just call me. Don't be polite. When the picture catalog is here, I will call you." Liu Yuqing said at the end.
Zhou Xia agreed and he had already realized that Liu Yuqing was very career-oriented, and she had great vision and courage. In time, Tiandi Auction Company might really make rapid progress in her hands.
"Senior brother, it seems that the beautiful manager of your company is very good to you!" Su Xiaoru joked after he finished calling.
Zhou Xia also responded endlessly, "It's okay, I used a handsome man trick."
This time, Su Xiaoru smiled and attacked him, "No matter how you look, I don't look like you, and, senior brother, you don't have the same appearance as a handsome man!"
"My junior sister makes me so sad." Zhou Xia's expression was still bright, without any sadness. "Manager Liu is also a graduate of Donghai University and is one year older than me. But she is not studying our major, but an MBA. Of course, the senior sister should take care of her junior brother."
Su Xiaoru nodded, "It's like a senior brother taking care of me. Let's go, sit down and get fat."
Zhou Xiake did not see any signs of gaining weight. Except for her round face, the rest of the place was very well-proportioned, which made people wonder where her energy was consumed.
Zhou Xia came here to charge the library, so Su Xiaoru did not take him to go shopping, but stroll back to school together.
Wandering in the afternoon sun and feeling the rare campus life, Zhou Xia likes this feeling very much.
Su Xiaoru also joked that Zhou Xia would like to take a nap or something. Zhou Xia laughed, "I slept until I called you last night, and then I became a pig if I slept."
Su Xiaoru laughed and said, "Senior Brother, you are already!"
"Ask for a fight!"
Zhou Xia felt that she was smiling and making fun with the lively and cute Su Xiaoru, without any pressure, and she became much younger.
Su Xiaoru also asked Zhou Xia what kind of books should I read for those of her type?
"Depending on which aspect you are interested in, it is best to specialize in one aspect. For example, I prefer more porcelain, and I spend a lot of effort on it than in other aspects." In fact, Zhou Xia used to grab eyebrows and beards and had a lot of knowledge in other aspects. However, fortunately, with the archaeological identification system, this will not only not become his shortcomings, but will make him more versatile. But for Su Xiaoru, it is not suitable for him to be like him. After all, a person's energy is limited and it is impossible to be a decathlon.
"Porcelain is too profound, I can't play with it." Su Xiaoru shook her head and said, "I think it's better for me to work towards the direction of calligraphy and painting identification. I still have some talent in this, at least, it's better than porcelain identification."
Zhou Xia smiled and said, "How could it be that porcelain is the simplest. It is the most difficult to identify calligraphy and paintings. You must remember the names of each painter and the artistic styles of each era before you can get started. I have not yet started. Therefore, I will learn simple things and specialize in porcelain."
Su Xiaoru gave him a blank look, "Senior brother wants to fool me again, why are you more qualified to identify porcelain?"
Zhou Xia laughed and said, "Because porcelain is not easy to preserve than calligraphy and painting, most of the porcelain we can see are imitations. If there are really something that cannot be accurate, it is okay to say it is not accurate or can be seen, haha!"
Su Xiaoru won't be fooled by him. She would rather regard this as Zhou Xia's investigation of her. "Senior brother is really good at joking. If you really think of it, you can't be completely fooled. If you really want to identify the kiln from which each piece of porcelain is from, which era, whether it is true or fake, whether it is ancient or imitated, it is not enough to accumulate. Anyway, I don't think I don't have that skill. Relatively speaking, the identification of calligraphy and painting is simpler. Although there are many famous artists, everyone's style is relatively simple, and I just remember more. I am more capable of these aspects."
Zhou Xia sincerely praised, "The younger sister is quite independent, it's great! Most of the time, I tend to be more inclined to my own appraisal opinions than to submit to the opinions of others around me."
"I decided that I will specialize in calligraphy and painting identification in the future." Su Xiaoru was indeed very determined, so she made a decision.
"Okay, if I need to have a calligraphy and painting appraisal in the future, I will ask my junior sister for help." Zhou Xia said with a smile.
Su Xiaoru gave him a blank look, "Senior brother will joke with me. By the way, Senior brother, do I need to read more auction catalogs of calligraphy and paintings?"
Zhou Xia said, "Of course, in addition to looking at the catalog, it is also necessary to go to the preview of the auction to see the authentic products. If you have enough time, it is best to have a deep understanding of the auction of calligraphy and paintings. For example, what overall trends of Zhang Daqian's calligraphy and paintings, which works have appeared at auctions, which types of works have high transaction prices, which ones have low prices, which are quite valuable for collection, and which works are generally on the decline. It is not recommended to buy them. Some materials can be found online, but you also need to spend your time and make analysis and summary. As long as you are willing to do it with your heart, I can guarantee that any auction company will rush to ask you to go. When your level is right, you should have economic strength. Then you will take action and earn a good family property that you will never eat or play in the next life."
"Senior brother has painted a big cake, and I am almost drooling." Su Xiaoru giggled.
Zhou Xia laughed at her, "It would be the most perfect to use your passion for food to identify calligraphy and paintings."
His words naturally caused Su Xiaoru to roll her eyes again. Then, she asked him seriously what preparations should be made.
Zhou Xia also tried her best to help her answer. He didn't bother to explain some unknown things clearly and asked her to find a way to solve them by herself.
Soon, the two arrived at the library.
After entering, Su Xiaoru became much more restrained and became quiet and elegant. This made Zhou Xia sigh again. These women were all elves.
Zhou Xia still looked for information on porcelain appraisal first. He was sure that in his future appraisal career, he would encounter porcelain from different eras and various kilns. Although the library information is theoretical, it is the most basic and cannot be ignored.
Apart from porcelain, Zhou Xia did not want to miss other aspects, and maybe there would be something useful. His minimum requirement for himself was to be able to at least tell some of the Mingtang, and there would be no embarrassing scenes that even though the age was identified, even if the thing was named, its name, and its characteristics were all asked.
Su Xiaoru is much more dedicated than him, and only searches for books related to calligraphy and painting identification. Then she plans to combine it with the catalogues and authentic works, and combines her studies. Of course, she will not buy auction catalogues, so she can just use Zhou Xia's ones.
Su Xiaoru knew very well that if she applied for a job at the auction company at this time, the possibility of success was not high. But Zhou Xia pointed out a very good path for her, and she also believed that after the baptism of this year's autumn auction, her calligraphy and painting appraisal level would definitely go to a higher level. Anyway, Su Xiaoru treated it as a crash course, and probably Zhou Xia also felt the same.
What surprised Zhou Xia was that his current memory had improved significantly. This was the final result of his experiment in the afternoon. Although he had not reached the perverted situation where he could not remember everything in detail or in size, he understood the things he remembered with his heart, and could completely remember them by just passing them over.
Is this one of the hidden benefits of the archaeological identification system?
Zhou Xia was filled with joy. He was worried before that when aging, his memory was not as good as before. At least he had to read it several times before he could roughly write it down. I don’t know how much time it took. Now, it is very likely that the situation will be quick.
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Chapter completed!