noffsinger Chapter 445: Golden Toad Opens the Door
Chapter 445: Golden Toad Opens the Door
Inside is a three-legged golden toad statue, which is very large, about the size of a human head, with a mottled surface and a strong sense of retro. It is obvious at first glance that it is not an ordinary item.
"This is the three-legged golden toad statue that the Marquis of the Western Frontier presented to the Buddha. It weighs 112 kg!" Jiang Ning introduced: "According to the current gold price, the market value of this golden cicada statue is as high as more than million. However, its value is far more than that, because its historical value is priceless."
"This treasure was once in the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. The Eight-Nation Alliance entered Kyoto and took it away. It has been wandering outside for many years, but now it has finally returned to its hometown..."
While Jiang Ning was talking, Zhao Hongxing's eyes were shining as he looked carefully at the three-legged golden toad statue.
It is true that people from Yanjing are different. They all have a fanatical passion for cultural relics and antiques.
Especially this kind of young master.
This is enough to show from the side that the old man in their family is also very fond of antiques, which makes Jiang Ning more convinced that his way is correct.
"I spent a full seven hundred million to buy this three-legged golden toad statue from the people of Sakura Country. First, I don't want to see our cultural relics continue to drift abroad, and second, this golden toad statue has a good meaning!" Jiang Ning said: "The golden toad is a symbol of good fortune, symbolizing good luck, health and longevity, and the three-legged golden toad is even more of a symbol of wealth. Wherever it is placed, that area will surely become prosperous."
Jiang Ning said: "Your father is now in business, he should like this thing very much, right?"
Zhao Hongxing did not answer directly, but asked: "Can I touch it?"
Not to mention the old man likes it, even he likes it.
When his fingers touched the cool and smooth surface of the Golden Cicada Zun, he felt a natural sense of heaviness, as if through this golden toad, he could touch the prosperous Qing Dynasty a hundred years ago. A wonderful feeling filled Zhao Hongxing's whole body.
"Good stuff, absolutely good stuff!" Zhao Hongxing praised it endlessly, and then took out his phone and said, "Mr. Jiang, I have to show it to my grandfather, he especially likes these things."
"No problem!" Jiang Ning said with a smile.
Zhao Hongxing turned on the video on his phone, "Grandpa, look, I found a treasure in Haicheng!"
Then, the camera is pointed at the treasure chest.
"What is this?" The other end hesitated for a moment and asked in surprise: "Is it the Three-legged Golden Toad Zun of the Qing Dynasty?"
"Yes!" Zhao Hongxing said, "Mr. Jiang spent 700 million to buy the things in his house from the Sakura people!"
"Oh?" Zhao Defa said, "According to the records, this three-legged golden toad statue did flow to the Sakura Country. Mr. Jiang is a patriotic man who spent such a high price to buy this cultural relic back!"
When Jiang Ning heard that he was being talked about, he smiled and greeted him: "Hello, Mr. Zhao, I'm Jiang Ning!"
"Hello, Mr. Jiang!" Zhao Defa was very kind, stroking his gray beard and smiling: "If all the young people in our country can be like Mr. Jiang, we will definitely be the world's largest country in the future!"
"Haha, Mr. Zhao, you're too kind. You, Zhao Hongxing, are truly an outstanding person!" Jiang Ning took the opportunity to praise Zhao Hongxing.
Zhao Hongxing chuckled and said, "Can we stop bragging about business?"
"Hahaha, good!" Jiang Ning said to Zhao Defa with a serious face, "Mr. Zhao is here too. You are a master of antiques. Please help me judge. But from a business perspective, is it a loss to buy this three-legged golden toad urn for 700 million?"
In fact, Jiang Ning didn't spend a penny, but "extorted" it from Yuta Okita.
"How can this be a loss? Not at all!" Zhao Defa said, "The three-legged golden toad urn is made of pure gold. At that time, eight great craftsmen worked together and spent three months to bring this golden toad urn to the world."
"The old Buddha liked it very much. Whether he was attending court or sleeping in his room, he would always put it within reach."
"This pure gold alone is worth a lot of money. Add to that its historical value, even if I buy it for 1 billion, it's worth it!"
Zhao Defa was so excited that he spoke quickly and no one else could get a word in.
He is so crazy about antiques that once he starts talking about them, he can chat for three days and three nights.
Seeing that Zhao Defa had finally finished speaking, Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, you mean this thing is worth 1 billion!"
"It's definitely worth it!" Zhao Defa said, "Besides, it depends on who's looking at it. In the eyes of businessmen, it's worth 1 billion yuan, but in the eyes of antique lovers like me, it's a priceless treasure!"
When Jiang Ning heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Since Mr. Zhao likes it so much, this Three-legged Golden Toad Zun will be given to Mr. Zhao!"
"what?"
Everyone at the scene was shocked.
Such a treasure, you just give it away?
Even Zhao Hongxing felt inferior to this kind of work.
Jiang Ning said: "Good goods need to be given to people who know their goods. I am a businessman. In my eyes, this three-legged golden toad statue is just a pile of gold. But in your hands, it is a priceless treasure with infinite cultural heritage. Therefore, it is most valuable in the hands of Mr. Zhao!"
A hint of excitement flashed across Zhao Defa's originally calm face.
This thing can be kept at home as a decoration, and it can give you face when you take it out. In the world of antiques, it is also a high-quality product. To him, it is a priceless treasure that is hard to come by.
But Zhao Defa still pretended to refuse, saying, "I can't accept such a valuable gift!"
The man was soft-hearted and grateful. Zhao Defa knew that the other party must have an important request for such a generous gift.
Only when you can do things yourself can you feel at ease taking things.
Jiang Ning naturally understood the other party's thoughts and said, "Don't be polite, Mr. Zhao. Hongxing and I have similar interests. We can not only be good friends, but also close business partners. I am planning to cooperate with Hongxing on this Jianghai Wharf project!"
"Oh, so that's how it is!" Zhao Defa said, "How does Mr. Jiang want to cooperate?"
Jiang Ning said: "Well, this needs to be explained in detail, with a lot of details!"
"Okay, you talk to Hongxing. Anyway, our Zhao family will cooperate with anyone. As long as the benefits are sufficient, we will of course choose friends like Mr. Jiang as our partners!" Zhao Defa spoke flawlessly. He not only expressed his intentions, but also emphasized that this was done without compromising his interests.
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhao, you will only make more money if you cooperate with me!"
Then, he closed the treasure box of the Three-legged Golden Toad Zun and said to Leng Yu, "Ayu, help Mr. Zhao pack it up. Don't forget to take it with you when Mr. Zhao leaves later!"
"Yes!" Leng Yu said.
Hearing this, Zhao Defa smiled happily and kept refusing on the other end of the phone, just like he was pushing for a red envelope during the Chinese New Year and finally wanted to take it in his hand.
"Mr. Jiang, we have a long way to go. If I have the chance to go to Haicheng in the future, I will definitely visit you. Of course, I also hope that when you come to Yanjing, you will definitely visit my home!" Zhao De laughed and said, "Just treat it as your own home, hahaha!"
"Hahaha, of course!" Jiang Ning said.