"Oh, you really have good taste. This jade bowl is the most expensive in this room." Boss Zhou gave a thumbs up.
"Boss, what kind of jade does this jade bowl belong to?" the female customer asked.
"Hetian jade."
"Is it seed material?"
"If I said yes, would you believe it?" Boss Zhou asked.
The male customer pondered for a moment. "I don't believe it. Such a big jade bowl, it's really good Hetian seed material. It's definitely priceless. I guess you can't bear to put it here."
"You're an expert."
Boss Zhou praised and said with a smile, "This is a piece of mountain material. Although it can't compare to the seed material, the quality is not bad."
"Boss, how much is this jade bowl?" the male customer asked.
Boss Zhou stretched out his thumb and index finger and made an eight gesture. "This number."
"800," the female customer guessed.
"Are you kidding?" Boss Zhou pointed at the jade bowl and said seriously,
"Look at the color and texture of the jade material, and the carving on this bowl. They are all of the best quality. 8,000 yuan, I'll take as much as you have."
"Boss, just tell me the number. How much is it?"
"This jade bowl is indeed a good thing. If it wasn't for the transfer of the store, I really wouldn't be willing to sell it." Boss Zhou sighed.
"How about this, 6,000 yuan?" the female customer said.
"If it was in the past, this jade bowl would sell for at least 10,000 yuan, but now that the store is being transferred, I also want to be auspicious, 8888 yuan. If you want it, just take it. If you don't think it's suitable, you can also look at other cultural toys," Boss Zhou said.
The young couple walked to the side and lowered their heads to discuss.
After a while, they walked over and said, "We want this jade bowl. We also want to be auspicious. Do you think 6666 is okay?"
"If I give you this price, my job will be ruined. If you really want 8666, I'll give it to you. I can't sell it for less than a penny," Boss Zhou bargained.
The young couple muttered a few words, and the male customer said, "Boss, you are also an honest person. 8666, we want this bowl."
"Alright, I'll wrap it up for you." Boss Zhou smiled and said to Han Bin and Wang Qingsheng, "Please wait a moment, I'll be back soon."
"Up to you." Wang Qingsheng nodded.
Boss Zhou took the jade bowl and brought two customers to the back of the shop to package the jade bowl.
Apart from its own value, the packaging was also very important. Only an exquisite, high-grade packaging could show the value of the antiques.
Han Bin and Wang Qingsheng walked to the entrance of the shop and whispered to each other.
"Uncle, are these two customers real or fake?" Han Bin asked.
"Yo, your eyes are quite sharp. What did you see?" Wang Qingsheng was a little surprised.
"That's not it. I just feel that a customer came to our door not long after we arrived and even sold a jade bowl worth 8666 yuan. This shop's business is so good, why would the owner want to transfer it?" Han Bin analyzed.
"That's right. I also think that these two people are acting," Wang Qingsheng said.
"How did you know?"
Wang Qingsheng frowned and held it in for a long time before saying, "Intuition."
"If they really are acting, their acting skills are pretty good." Han Bin laughed.
Most people would have some habitual small actions when lying, such as touching their nose, cutting their neck, repeating the question, etc., but this young couple behaved very naturally.
"Don't look down on these acting skills. They rely on acting skills to make a living, and it's a live performance. If they mess up, not only will they not get paid, they might even be beaten up. If their acting skills are not good, how can they do this?" Wang Qingsheng snorted.
"Tsk tsk, all of them have the potential to be Best Actor." Han Bin laughed.
"That's not necessarily the case. They just played the same few scenes back and forth. They have rehearsed many times. If we ask them to play a new scene, they won't be able to do it." Wang Qingsheng whispered.
"Then do you still want this shop?" Han Bin asked.
"Yes, why not?" Wang Qingsheng said indifferently.
"In this day and age, there are no actors. Even people have to wait in line to eat, let alone this antique business. As long as the shop itself is good, it doesn't matter whether there are actors or not."
Han Bin had figured out his uncle's attitude and said with a smile, "That is to say, before the boss hired the actors, he might be seen through, but in the spirit of professionalism, he still hired the actors."
"Antique business depends on your eyesight. If you can see through it, it depends on your ability. If you can't see through it, just consider it as paying the tuition fee." Wang Qingsheng laughed.
"You also paid a lot of tuition fee." Han Bin winked.
"That's true. Otherwise, your mother wouldn't always criticize me." Wang Qingsheng sighed and said, "Fortunately, I survived. As long as I pay the tuition fee and have the experience, it will be very promising."
"Then you have to work hard in the future. You can't pay the tuition fee for nothing." Han Bin said.
"That's for sure, kid. Just wait and see." Wang Qingsheng's tone was firm, showing a look of longing.
While they were talking, the young couple who bought the jade bowls took the wrapped gift box and walked out of the Jade Treasure Hall with a happy face.
Boss Zhou also walked out, showing a touch of apology, "I'm really sorry to keep you waiting."
"It's okay." Wang Qingsheng responded and said with a smile, "Your business is good. You made a deal early in the morning."
"Two distinguished guests, it's my humble shop's honor to have you two visit. I also get a touch of your wealth." Boss Zhou said politely.
Han Bin touched his chin and thought to himself that this boss was really good at doing business. Although he knew that he was talking nonsense, it still made people feel comfortable to hear it.
"You two, please take a rest in the side hall. The water has been boiled, and you can make tea soon." Boss Zhou made a gesture of invitation.
There were wooden tables and chairs in the side hall. They were antique, very in line with the style of an antique shop.
A moment later, boss Zhou walked over with hot water and personally made tea for the two of them on the tea tray.
"I'm sorry to have neglected you two. I'm the only one in the shop now. I can't handle two groups of guests at once."
"I understand."
Boss Zhou brewed tea and poured a cup for Wang Qingsheng, Han Bin, and himself. He said, "Boss Wang, you've been here for a while. What do you think of my shop?"
Wang Qingsheng took a sip of tea. He knew that it was time to see the real deal. "The size of your shop is not bad, but …"
"If you have something to say, just say it."
"I got someone to look at it yesterday. This shop's Phoenix Water (not a typo) is ordinary, and it doesn't have much wealth. It comes and goes quickly. It can't keep people." Wang Qingsheng sighed.
"Brother Wang, what era is this? Who still believes in the old Fengshui? How many of those masters have real skills? They are all fooling around with money." Boss Zhou's face showed disdain. He waved his hand and pointed at his shop.
"Besides, as you saw just now, my business here is quite good."
Han Bin smiled and said, "Boss Zhou, if I may ask, since your business here is quite good, why do you want to transfer the shop?"
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