Wu Xuerong and Wang Dafa both took out their reading glasses and put them on, then took out a magnifying glass from their pockets, and carefully looked at the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" placed on the table. Their seriousness and professionalism were definitely not inferior to the authoritative appraisal.

Time passed by, and the two watched for nearly half an hour before they stopped. Wu Xuerong said with a happy smile on his face: ""Along the River During the Qingming Festival" has finally returned to China, haha..."

Wang Dafa also smiled heartily: "This painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" is a genuine and authentic work."

There was an uproar below. If the appraisal certificate could be forged, then from the mouth of the second elder, it would definitely not be fake. After all, people like them would never make fun of their own reputations.

Ye Xiaofan nodded with satisfaction and said: "Thank you very much, second elder, and please return to your seat."

Wu Xuerong and Wang Dafa nodded politely to Ye Xiaofan, then they looked at each other and snorted coldly. Neither of them was convinced and the other turned around and walked away.

"Everyone, there is no doubt that this "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" is authentic. The auction is now open. The low price is 80 million, and each increase in price will not be less than 10 million." Ye Xiaofan said loudly.

"One hundred million." After the words fell, a middle-aged collector stood up and shouted.

"One hundred and twenty million." Another middle-aged man stood up and increased the value by twenty million.

"One hundred and thirty million."

"One hundred and forty million."

"Twenty million..."

Almost one-third of the distinguished guests broke the price. In less than five minutes, the price had been raised to 200 million. The one who broke the price to 200 million was Wang Dafa.

"The first time in 200 million."

"Two hundred million for the second time..."

"Is there a higher price?" Ye Xiaofan asked with his eyes scanning the entire audience. Although 200 million had exceeded his initial estimate, judging from the situation on site, the price might still be higher.

"Two hundred and fifty million." Wu Xuerong stood up slowly and said with a smile. After speaking, he glanced at Wang Dafa proudly.

Wang Dafa was so angry that he kicked the air, and immediately stood up and shouted angrily: "Three hundred million." Then he stared at Wu Xuerong tightly, thinking to himself, old man Wu, do you think you can win against me? You have the guts to do it.

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A smile appeared at the corner of Wu Xuerong's mouth, he spread his hands and said to Wang Dafa with a successful smile: "Old man Wang, since you like this painting "Along the River During Qingming Festival" so much, I will give it to you, otherwise I will look stingy."

Wang Dafa knew that he had fallen into Wu Xuerong's trap and was very angry, but with a smile on his face he said: "Thank you, old man Wu, it's only 300 million."

Wu Xuerong's expression changed and he snorted coldly.

With a "bump", "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" was photographed by Wang Dafa.

The next few items to be auctioned shocked all the distinguished guests. Their value was far less than that of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and the Four-Yang Zun. However, they were all over five million, so in terms of auctions, the items auctioned this time were definitely valuable.

The feast of the last auction also made people dare not look down upon the declining Ye family.

"Everyone, six antiques have been auctioned tonight, and now there is only one final item left." Ye Xiaofan took two steps forward and said, then clapped his hands, and two waiters slowly lifted up a tiger head that looked like a black stone carving.

Come up.

Everyone's eyes fell on the black stone tiger head, and the expressions on their faces were confused and bewildered. Generally speaking, the final item in an auction is definitely the most valuable item in the auction, but what is this? A tiger head carved from black stone? One thousand yuan

I guess no one wants it.

Ye Xiaofan took two steps, walked to the tiger head, and said loudly and passionately: "Everyone, I think everyone has seen this tiger head. Its value can be said to be a priceless treasure, and it is also a national treasure of the Celestial Dynasty, so this ancient relic will not be used tonight.

It will be auctioned, and our Ye family will donate it to the country."

"Priceless treasure? National treasure?" Everyone shook their heads. Wu Xuerong stood up and said, "Young man, this is obviously a black stone tiger head, worth at most two hundred yuan. How can you say it is a national treasure?"

Are you stupid? This is still a priceless treasure? Everyone cursed secretly.

Ye Ling, Liu Yingying, and Long Hao all looked puzzled. When this antiquities were taken for appraisal, the experts only believed that it was a tiger head carved from black stone and was worthless. Ye Ling did not intend to put it up for auction. After all, it would be unavoidable.

It's too embarrassing,

Unexpectedly, Ye Xiaofan insisted on taking it out as the finale item, which made them a little confused. At this time, hearing Ye Xiaofan's words, Ye Ling felt very regretful for agreeing to Ye Xiaofan. Now, the reputation he had won before might be in vain.

Ye Xiaofan ignored the looks of others, turned around and took out the prepared hammer from the drawer in front of the desk, then pointed at the tiger head and said to everyone again: "Mr. Wu is right, this thing is a black stone tiger head, but

It is indeed a national treasure." After saying this, Ye Xiaofan used his inner strength to pour into the hammer and knocked it down hard.

With a "bump" sound, the black stone slowly shattered, and the broken black stones fell down piece by piece, and then a tiger head glowing with a faint red light gradually appeared in front of everyone.

"Everyone, the tiger head, one of the twelve zodiac signs, has seen the light of day again today. It is a well-deserved national treasure." Ye Xiaofan put down the hammer, held the tiger head in both hands, and his voice penetrated the entire venue.

Everyone took a breath and looked at the bronze tiger head in Ye Xiaofan's hand.

Ye Ling below looked at Ye Xiaofan on the stage in disbelief. She couldn't help but think about how Xiaofan knew there was a tiger head inside? How could he possibly know? Even the experts couldn't identify it. Liu Yingying followed with a smile and whispered to Ye Ling: "Xiaofan's

The appraisal talent is so miraculous that even those authoritative experts may have to submit to it."

Ye Ling came to his senses, a smile flashed across his face, and he sighed to himself: This guy is really a genius in appraisal.

"Good boy, I really have you." Long Hao and Long Zhenyue in front said at the same time.

Liu Tiansheng behind him also nodded approvingly.

"What a black head hiding a tiger's head, haha, tonight's auction is really not in vain." Wu Xuerong laughed heartily.

Ye Xiaofan glanced at some of the unresponsive guests below with satisfaction, and then said: "Mr. Ye was lucky enough to find the tiger head of the Chinese zodiac. Today, I would like to ask Mayor Liu to help return it to the country, because it only belongs to the country.

Only belongs to the Celestial Empire."

"Bang bang..." There was a burst of warm applause below. Everyone knows that each of the twelve zodiac signs is a priceless treasure. If sold abroad, it will definitely fetch a sky-high price, but Ye did not hesitate to sell it.

It was donated to the country, and they had to be convinced by this magnanimity.

Ye Ling glanced at Ye Xiaofan on the stage with relief. Although this was the decision made by Ye Xiaofan, it was also the decision that Ye Ling hoped for. After all, the tiger head only belonged to the country and no one dared to sell it.

With a smile on his face, Liu Tiansheng walked slowly to the stage, took the tiger head from Ye Xiaofan, then turned to Ye Xiaofan and said: "Ye's contribution is indispensable for the recovery of the tiger head. I would like to thank Ye on behalf of the country."

"." Then he turned around and said to all the distinguished guests: "I would like to ask everyone to witness that Liu will hand over the tiger head to the country as soon as possible and put it in the museum."

"Bah bang." A burst of warm applause greeted us again.

Ye Xiaofan stepped forward and bowed slightly to Liu Tiansheng: "Excuse me, Mayor Liu." After saying this, he casually smiled at Liu Tiansheng.

How could Liu Tiansheng not understand what Ye Xiaofan meant. Although the tiger head was donated by Ye, if he handed it over himself, even if he could not add a political achievement, he would still be able to leave a good impression on it, and maybe it could be moved up in the future.

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"Dear distinguished guests, the auction has come to an end. Mr. Ye would like to thank all the distinguished guests once again for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend this auction organized by Mr. Ye." Ye Xiaofan bowed slightly and slowly exited the venue.

The auction ended successfully at 10:30 in the evening. The six ancient objects were sold for a total of 700 million. It was also an auction feast in the national auction. What's more important was the appearance of the tiger head, one of the twelve zodiac signs, which made the auction even more exciting.

This auction has added a ray of light. The declining Ye family will also rise in fame in this auction and once again make a famous name in Z Province.

The auction ended, and many distinguished guests began to leave in an orderly manner, but there were still a few jewelry companies requesting to cooperate with Ye. After all, the strength shown by Ye tonight made them dare not underestimate it, but these were all ignored by Ye Ling.

I declined politely. Now that Ye's company has not developed to a certain level, cooperation will only make people laugh.

"Xiaofan, you performed well tonight." When the venue was almost gone, Long Zhenyue walked up to Ye Xiaofan, patted Ye Xiaofan on the shoulder and praised him.

Ye Xiaofan smiled: "Thanks to Uncle Long and Brother Long for preparing those materials, otherwise I wouldn't know how to deal with it."

Long Hao rolled his eyes at Ye Xiaofan: "Don't be so modest, kid. You've become famous after this auction. Maybe Tranquility City will even invite you to be the host of auctions in the future."

Ye Xiaofan was speechless for a while, but he happened to see Liu Tiansheng and Liu Yue walking over, and immediately greeted them. Before Ye Xiaofan could say anything, Liu Yue gave Ye Xiaofan a thumbs up, and Ye Xiaofan touched his head in embarrassment.

"Xiao Fan, I have asked my secretary to send the tiger head to the city hall. It will be sent to the capital tomorrow and put in the museum." Liu Tiansheng said with a smile, his eyes full of approval.

Ye Xiaofan nodded: "Sorry, Uncle Liu."

At this time, Ye Ling came over after handling the payment, followed by Wu Xuerong and Wang Dafa. Ye Ling said to Ye Xiaofan with some embarrassment: "Xiaofan, Mr. Wu and Mr. Wang want to talk to you."

"Second brother, what advice do you have? I am all ears." Ye Xiaofan frowned and asked with a polite smile on his face.

"I can't talk about advice, but Ye Xiaoyou's appraisal talent surprised me. I would like to invite you to accompany me to explore the appraisal of antiquities when you have time." Wu Xuerong looked at Ye Xiaofan with admiration. Only now did he know that these seven antiquities were all made by the young man in front of him.

It was appraised by the young Ye Xiaofan. This appraisal talent can definitely be regarded as a genius in the collecting world, and he also has the intention to make friends with him.

Wang Dafa also took two steps forward and said: "Little friend Ye, I have a few things that I can't figure out the origin of. I would like to ask you to come to my house as a guest when you have time and help me take a look."

"Thank you for your kindness, I promise to come and visit you when you are free." Ye Xiaofan said respectfully.

The two of them smiled at the same time, and then took out their business cards one by one and gave them to Ye Xiaofan before reluctantly leaving.
Chapter completed!