Lin Hao didn't answer Chen Ming's question.
From Lin Hao's point of view, he came to the Appraiser Network to ask for an appraisal. However, Chen Ming's words seemed to imply that Lin Hao needed to sell the Record of Birds to the Appraiser Network.
Why?
Chen Ming hurriedly said," Mr. Lin, you've misunderstood. We can find a place to talk about it in detail. I'll tell you in detail."”
Lin Hao shook his head." No need. It's raining outside and it's troublesome. Let's talk here."”
"Mr. Lin, there's a private car waiting downstairs. The price of the meal and tea will be covered by our Appraiser Network.”
This was also one of Chen Ming's verbal techniques, avoiding the important and dallying with the trivial.
Lin Hao's intention was clear. It wasn't about whether he was willing to go to the cafe or not, but rather, he was against the acquisition of the Appraiser Network. However, Chen Ming's words were only on the surface.
Lin Hao had actually seen many such words. After all, Lin Hao had worked in the previous world for a few years, so he knew these things very well.
Lin Hao couldn't be bothered with Chen Ming. He sat on the sofa and said," Elder Wang, please take a seat."”
Lin Hao ignored Chen Ming and said to Elder Wang.
Elder Wang smiled and nodded. Chen Ming felt a little awkward, but he followed Elder Wang and sat down.
"Mr. Lin, I can see that you're a smart person, so I'll get straight to the point.”Chen Ming pondered for a moment and placed his briefcase on the table."" I know. The owners of antiques all want their antiques to be auctioned off and get a good price. This is human nature. No one has a problem with money…"
"Correspondingly, the reason why our Appraiser Network wants to buy your 'Record of Birds' is to earn the difference between the purchase price and the auction price. I don't deny this, but the antique trade isn't as simple as Mr. Lin thinks.”
Chen Ming was indeed a smart person. He also understood that Lin Hao was definitely a difficult person to deal with. He couldn't be dealt with by words. To such a person, being straightforward and honest was perhaps the best way.
Lin Hao raised his eyebrows when he heard Chen Ming's words." Is there anything special about antique trading?”
Chen Ming nodded and continued,"Indeed, the highest price can only be obtained at an auction, but an auction is not that easy to organize. If you go to an auction house to hold an auction in your own name, you will have to pay a huge deposit first.”
" If the publicity is not good enough and there are not many investors who come to the auction,'Record of Birds' is likely to be sold at a low price or unsold. At that time, even if you choose not to sell it, the auction house will not accept your commission even if you choose to sell it a few more times.”
" What you mean is that if the Appraiser Network were to bid for it, with its wide network and publicity, it would definitely be able to get a good price," Lin Hao said noncommittally.”
"That's right. So if you sell 'Record of Birds' to us now, it's a win-win situation. You can get a large sum of money quickly and without any risk, and we, the Appraiser Network, can make a profit.”
Chen Ming said with a smile.
Chen Ming said a series of words, but Lin Hao concluded in his heart that this was actually what he meant. Lin Hao didn't have any connections, and the painting couldn't be sold for a price. Why not sell it directly to the Appraiser Network?
Lin Hao smiled and said meaningfully,""The Appraiser Network really does have connections!”
"Mr. Lin, you see it clearly. Our network is indeed an advantage of the Appraiser Network.”
At this moment, Chen Ming appeared to be confident.
He had directly offered the highest price for the company's authorization in order to get this Record of Birds. There was no concealment in his words.
In Chen Ming's opinion, logically speaking, the probability of Lin Hao selling him the Record of Birds was 90%.
In fact, Lin Hao had to admit that Chen Ming's words made sense.
However, since the key to an antique auction was connections…
"I understand what you mean, but I'm sorry, I don't intend to sell it to the Appraiser Network.”
Lin Hao put away the Record of Birds and placed it beside his hand.
" Mr. Lin, don't be in such a hurry to make a decision. Why don't you think about it? I guarantee that I have no intention of lying to you, nor do I have any intention of lowering your price…" Chen Ming was stunned.
Lin Hao smiled." I know you're not lying to me, and thank you for your honesty. However, I think I have a better way to sell this painting.”
There was a better way?
Chen Ming didn't expect Lin Hao to still refuse to sell to him after he had explained the pros and cons.
Could it be that Mister Lin wanted to try his luck and go to the auction house first? " I don't think so. A smart person like him wouldn't do such a risky thing. If he didn't go to the auction house, then it must be that Mr. Lin has resources that are comparable to our Appraiser Network. Is he confident that he can auction them off for a high price?
However, no matter how much Chen Ming guessed, he couldn't persuade Lin Hao anymore. He took out a business card from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"Mr. Lin, our Appraiser Network is very sincere in purchasing your 'Record of Birds.' If you change your mind, you can contact me.”
"Mister Lin, farewell."
Chen Ming extended his hand and shook Lin Hao's hand out of courtesy. Then, he left with his briefcase.
Elder Wang also stood up." Mr. Lin, your calligraphy is really good. It's much better than mine. You can come to Shangbin University when you have time."”
Lin Hao also smiled." I'll definitely go when I'm free. Take care, Elder Wang."”
After Chen Ming and Elder Wang left, Lin Hao took out his phone and sat on the sofa.
If Lin Hao didn't have any resources, he might have sold the painting to the Appraiser Network.
However...
Lin Hao took out his contact list and dialed a number.
"Beep... Beep..."
The phone rang a few times before it was picked up.
"Hello, I'm An Yunqing. May I know who you are?”
A voice came from the other end of the phone.
"President An, do you still remember me? I'm Lin Hao from the pedestrian street."
"Lin Hao? How could I forget you? I was teaching my disciple a lesson yesterday. The young man who bought Egg Fried Rice on the pedestrian street had better handwriting than them!”
Hearing that it was Lin Hao, An Yunqing's voice immediately rose a little. Moreover, there was a hint of laughter in his voice, making him seem very enthusiastic and happy.
It could be seen that An Yunqing really valued Lin Hao.
"President An, I have a calligraphy painting here that I would like your association to help me auction. I remember that the Calligraphy Association accepts the exhibition and auction of antique calligraphy paintings, right?”
"An antique painting? Of course, the Calligraphy Association has always welcomed such auctions. How about this, Lin Hao? Come to me with the paintings in the afternoon, and I'll help you register.”
An Yunqing agreed readily.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Hao hung up the phone.
Since an auction also required connections, there was no doubt that the Calligraphy Association was the most suitable place to auction off this painting.
After all, there were many big shots who liked calligraphy. As the vice president of Shangbin City's Calligraphy Association, An Yunqing had a huge network of connections that could rival that of the Appraiser Network. This was why Lin Hao had the confidence to reject Chen Ming.
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