Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence

Then, following his father's instructions, he slowly rotated the teapot up and down, left and right, inside and out, allowing Zhang Long on the other end of the phone to take a close look.

"Stop here."

"Get closer."

"Alright, that's it, let's see the bottom of the teapot."

Zhang Long on the other end of the video was watching intently, occasionally asking Zhang Bo to pause and zoom in on certain details.

A few minutes later, he spoke slowly, his tone calm, revealing little emotion:

"Hmm, this teapot, judging by the clay material, it's genuine Yixing clay, and the craftsmanship is quite decent."

"It should be the work of a descendant from Zhou Guizhen's lineage, a pretty good imitation."

"However, there are quite a few teapots like this on the market, and they sell for four to fifty thousand at most."

After hearing Zhang Long's analysis, Jiang Tao shouted 'professional!' in his heart.

Just by looking at the video, he could tell that this teapot was a work from Zhou Guizhen's lineage!

But upon hearing the price quoted by Zhang Long, Jiang Tao felt a bit speechless.

It wasn't that he thought Zhang Long was deliberately undervaluing it.

Most likely, he was ripped off at the Wangfu Tea House!

But it's okay, the one who laughs last is definitely himself.

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Long continued:

"Jiang Tao, if you want to let it go, I can give you a rounded number, 50,000 for this teapot."

"At this price, I'm basically just breaking even, there's not much profit."

"Alright, since Uncle Zhang has stated the price, 50,000 it is."

Jiang Tao was straightforward, as he hadn't expected to make money off this ordinary teapot.

The reason he bought this teapot was to cover for the genuine Yixing teapot by Gu Jingzhou.

If he lost three or four thousand on the flip, it didn't matter.

That Yixing teapot by Gu Jingzhou will earn him back ten, a hundred times over!

"Alright, let's move on to the second one, Xiaobo, the second one."

"Okay, Dad!"

Upon hearing his father's instruction, Zhang Bo hurriedly turned the phone camera towards the second teapot in the gift box.

When the three characters "Gu Jingzhou" appeared clearly on the screen, Zhang Long on the other end of the video sharply inhaled a breath of cold air!

"Wait, you little fool! Turn the camera back and keep looking at the bottom!"

"Focus on it! Closer! Yes, right at the signature!"

Zhang Long's voice instantly rose, tinged with disbelief and extreme tension.

"Quick! Change the angle! Let me see the lines on the body of the teapot!"

"Yes! The lid! The junction of the spout and the handle! Slower! Even slower!"

On the other end of the phone, seeing the Yixing teapot by Gu Jingzhou, Zhang Long's tone became extremely urgent, as if he had discovered something incredible.

Sipping tea leisurely on the side, Jiang Tao saw Zhang Long's reaction and once again marveled at his professionalism!

Zhang Long really has a knack for this!

He recognized the mystery of this teapot at a glance!

Thankfully, he didn't go to the gift department of Wangfu Tea House to buy gifts, otherwise, this teapot wouldn't have been his lucky find.

On the other hand, Zhang Bo was also affected by his father's sudden tense atmosphere, his hands started to tremble.

He meticulously followed his father's instructions, presenting every detail of the Yixing teapot unreservedly to the camera.

Zhang Long repeatedly examined it over and over for a good ten minutes.

Finally, he let out a long breath, his voice hoarse with excitement:

"You little fool, make sure to handle that teapot carefully, make sure not to chip or crack it, otherwise, even if we sell you, it won't be enough to repay Brother Jiang!"

"Jiang Tao, please wait in the store, I'll be right back."

With those few words, Zhang Long on the other end of the phone hung up.

Seeing his father's reaction, Zhang Bo also realized that the Yixing teapot by Gu Jingzhou that Jiang Tao brought today was no ordinary item.

Less than 15 minutes after they ended the call, Zhang Long, still dressed in outdoor gear, hurried back to the store.

"Where's the teapot?! Where is it?!"

As soon as Zhang Long entered, he shouted, his gaze instantly locking onto the Yixing teapot on the tea tray.

He rushed to the tea tray in a few steps, barely exchanging pleasantries with Jiang Tao.

He first took a few deep breaths to calm his heartbeat, then carefully picked up the Yixing teapot by Gu Jingzhou.

He first admired the overall aura from a distance, then took out a high-powered magnifying glass and a strong flashlight from his pocket, like the most meticulous surgeon, he began a comprehensive "examination" of the teapot.

He checked the grain and moisture of the clay, the smoothness and strength of the body lines, the craftsmanship at the junctions of the spout, handle, and body, and the seamless fit between the lid and the mouth.

Finally, his gaze lingered long on the signature "Gu Jingzhou" and the painting and poem by Master Fan Zeng, repeatedly scrutinizing, his fingers even trembling slightly.

The entire appraisal process lasted another twenty minutes, leaving only the sound of a few people's breathing in the silent Auction House negotiation room.

Finally, Zhang Long slowly straightened up, gently placed the magnifying glass and flashlight on the table.

He looked up at Jiang Tao, his eyes filled with extreme shock and excitement, his voice filled with a certainty beyond doubt:

"Jiang Tao, you've brought quite the treasure today!"

"After my repeated appraisal, this teapot, whether it's the clay, shape, craftsmanship, firing technique, "

"or the brushstrokes, force of the signature, and style and essence of the painting and calligraphy..."

"This is definitely a genuine work by Master Gu Jingzhou! Absolutely authentic!"

Although Zhang Bo had already guessed this outcome from his father's earlier reaction, hearing his father personally say it still left him incredibly shocked!

He didn't understand the craft, but he knew all too well what the name "Gu Jingzhou" meant in the world of collectors!

"Dad! So... how much is this teapot worth?"

Zhang Bo, more anxious than Jiang Tao, was the first to ask about the price.

Zhang Long took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, looked at Jiang Tao, his tone extremely serious:

"Jiang Tao, the status of Gu Jingzhou's works in the Yixing clay community is undisputed, a true master, authentic pieces hard to come by!"

"In recent years, Yixing teapots by Gu Jingzhou that have appeared in major international auctions have sold for between 17 million and 28 million!"

He paused, then offered his professional judgment:

"Your teapot, with its classic shape, excellent condition, along with Master Fan Zeng's painting and calligraphy, has extremely high cultural and artistic value."

"If it goes to a big auction, with careful handling, I personally estimate that the final sale price could very likely reach or even exceed 20 million!"

Twenty million!

Hearing his father's quote, Zhang Bo's eyes went wide!

Even though Jiang Tao was prepared, his heart couldn't help but be slightly excited.

Seeing that Jiang Tao didn't speak, Zhang Long continued:

"Jiang Tao, we've known each other for a long time, as before, I offer you two options."

"First, sell it directly to me, I offer 20 million! After that, whatever profit or loss from my operation is my own business, I take on all the risk myself."

"Second, I help you with the auction agency process, charging a 4% commission on the final sale price, but it takes a bit longer."

"To be honest with you Jiang Tao, the profit I end up making from these two methods probably won't differ much."

"How you choose depends on you."

Hearing Zhang Long's words, Jiang Tao frowned slightly and pondered for a dozen seconds or so.

He trusted Zhang Long and Zhang Bo, the father, and son.

He believed in their character and also trusted his judgment!

Moreover, he hated trouble.

With a smile, Jiang Tao looked at Zhang Long and said:

"Uncle Zhang, I'll choose the first option! You know how much I hate trouble."

"Haha, good, good, good! Doing business with you, Jiang Tao, is always the best!"

"Rest assured, what I said just now is all truth, absolutely no embellishments, when the auction is over, I'll let you see the final sale price."

Seeing Jiang Tao make such a quick decision, Zhang Long admired him even more.

Deciding on an item worth over 20 million in less than a minute, such decisiveness is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Moreover, Jiang Tao's quick decision indicates that he highly trusts him.

Zhang Long greatly valued Jiang Tao's trust in him.

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