Chapter 372: An unknown variable

"This set of porcelain vases has dragon, phoenix, and beast patterns, symbolizing the auspiciousness of the dragon and phoenix. It is the best-preserved set of Song dynasty porcelain currently circulating in the antique circle."

"If it weren't for Gu Xiansheng visiting several times, I wouldn't have parted with such a precious antique. I am not only an antique dealer but also a collector. Keeping this set of porcelain in my shop can serve as a treasure of the shop and also satisfy my hobby of collecting."

"However, out of respect for Gu Xiansheng's sincerity, I agreed to transfer this set of Song dynasty blue-and-white porcelain to the Tang Group through a private transaction. This is all Gu Xiansheng's credit."

"We naturally know this; Gu Xiansheng's ability is obvious to everyone in our entire group," Jiang Yan said flatteringly.

"Boss Chen, just say what price you intend to transfer this set of porcelain to us for; we absolutely won't bargain and can pay by check on the spot."

"Although I have some friendship with Gu Xiansheng, I cannot do business at a loss. The price I paid to acquire this set of porcelain already exceeded three times the market price of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, plus shipping fees, handling fees, and so on..."

Chen Sanping pressed the calculator with his five fingers flying as he spoke.

Jiang Yan and several experts also leaned over, watching Chen Sanping constantly increase the price.

At this time, the Astrologer quietly walked behind Xu Tian and said in a low voice: "Mr. Xu, the people you brought don't take you seriously at all. Do you want me to teach them a lesson? It only costs an extra two hundred."

As soon as the Astrologer said this, a chill immediately came from behind. The Astrologer straightened her body and turned her head, just in time to see an eye-knife thrown by Yun Shuying. She spread her hands with some grievance and then retreated behind her, saying nothing more.

After a while, Yun Shuying quietly leaned over and said to Xu Tian: "Actually, I don't like those old fogies either. If you want to fix someone, you don't necessarily have to use violence; I have other means to teach them a lesson."

Upon hearing this, Xu Tian smiled faintly and shook his head slightly: "No need to trouble you to take action."

Even if these people didn't take him seriously, so what? In the end, without him paying, this business wouldn't be completed.

On the other side, Jiang Yan watched Chen Sanping constantly increase the price, and his face looked a little ugly. However, thinking that all this was because of Xu Tian, he couldn't help but glare at him fiercely.

Finally, Chen Sanping handed the transaction price to Jiang Yan, and Jiang Yan took the calculator to Xu Tian's side.

"Mr. Xu, this is the final transaction price. You sign the check first, and in a while, when Boss Chen's men bring the contract, we can trade."

Chen Sanping stared coldly at Xu Tian and said impatiently: "This time it was out of respect for Gu Xiansheng that I compromised. Later, if you send some laymen to fob me off again, I won't do business with your Tang family!"

"Boss Chen, please calm down; there won't be a next time."

Jiang Yan and several experts showed flattering smiles and then turned to urge Xu Tian: "Mr. Xu, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and write the check! Such a well-preserved Song dynasty blue-and-white porcelain is unique, and many people want it. Boss Chen is only leaving this opportunity for us out of respect for the Tang family and Gu Xiansheng. Don't dawdle anymore!"

Xu Tian glanced at the numbers on the calculator nonchalantly and then picked up his teacup to sip tea leisurely.

"Sign a check? Why should I sign a check now?"

Jiang Yan frowned and said loudly: "Of course it's to buy this set of Song dynasty blue-and-white porcelain from Boss Chen!"

Xu Tian put down his teacup unhurriedly, glanced at the contract that the young clerk had just placed on the table, and said indifferently: "When did I say I wanted to buy this set of Song dynasty blue-and-white porcelain?"

Xu Tian's words made the expressions of Jiang Yan and the other experts sink sharply.

Especially Jiang Yan, who immediately questioned him: "Mr. Xu, do you know what you are saying?"

"I naturally know. From the moment I walked into this Linglong Zhai, I never said I wanted to buy this set of Song dynasty blue-and-white porcelain. It was you who said you had agreed on the transaction with Boss Chen in advance, so I came over to take a look, but I never promised that our Tang Group's goal this time was the blue-and-white porcelain you have your eyes on."

Jiang Yan was dumbfounded, raised his finger and pointed at Xu Tian for a long time without saying a word. As for the other experts, they were also stunned, showing expressions of disbelief.

No one expected that they had spent so much effort to persuade Chen Sanping to sell the porcelain to them, and just as they were about to pay and sign the contract to complete the deal, Xu Tian said he wouldn't buy it at such a critical juncture. This was simply an international joke.

Chen Sanping was furious after hearing Xu Tian's words. He turned to look at the gloomy-faced Jiang Yan and questioned: "Jiang Yan, what on earth are you doing? Although I open my doors for business here, I still have to follow the rules. The private auction is about to start, and I don't have time to play house with you!"

"As long as this set of porcelain is taken to the auction, there will definitely be countless buyers fighting for it. Do you believe me? Even if this is a small auction with only a dozen people, they will bid this set of porcelain to a historical high price!"

"Boss Chen, please calm down," Jiang Yan explained hurriedly: "Mr. Xu is a layman after all and doesn't understand the rules of the antique circle. Give me a few more minutes, and I guarantee I will make him write you a check and sign the contract!"

After Jiang Yan guaranteed it to Chen Sanping with certainty, he turned to Xu Tian and said unpleasantly: "Mr. Xu, I don't need to explain to you how important this business is to our group, right? Even if you have some dissatisfaction with Gu Xiansheng, you can't make a mountain out of a molehill and cause trouble at such a critical moment!"

"Do you know how much homework Gu Xiansheng did before to buy this set of Song dynasty blue-and-white porcelain from Boss Chen? We were about to complete the transaction and could successfully complete the task and return to the country, but you are obstructing it. This is too outrageous!"

Hearing Jiang Yan's accusation, Bai Lu immediately stepped forward and retorted: "Manager Jiang, you keep saying that Mr. Xu is messing around, but when you decided to complete the transaction, did you ask Mr. Xu for instructions in advance? The person in charge of the group this time is Mr. Xu. You don't respect his opinion and make decisions on your own; isn't that even more outrageous!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan's face became even uglier. He took a deep breath, pointed at Xu Tian, and said: "Fine, since you want instructions, then I will ask for instructions again now!"

"This set of porcelain is the best-preserved set of Song dynasty blue-and-white porcelain discovered in the antique circle so far. You should know its value and significance without me saying it. Now that we have missed the opportunity to complete the transaction, once the porcelain vases go to auction, not to mention whether we can get this set of blue-and-white porcelain at such a favorable price, I'm afraid it will be an unknown variable whether we can even bid for it..." ===== CHAPTER 373 =====