Chapter 421: Domestic Visitors (Asking for Monthly Tickets, Asking for Recommendations)
"Huh, why are they?"
Ye Tian muttered to himself, and then walked towards the door with Betty.
Behind him were four old Chinese men, three of whom Ye Tian knew.
The two well-known Internet giants in China are both in their forties and fifties, and the other is a collector, who is also famous, about sixty years old, from Beijing!
It was this collector who greeted Ye Tian loudly.
There was also a man standing beside them, an unfamiliar face, in his early fifties.
At this time, these four people were standing at the door, looking at Ye Tian who was walking over, and everyone had a little curiosity in their eyes.
Although he knew them, Ye Tian had never met these people, but he had only seen them on the Internet and other media, so he recognized them at a glance.
These people must be the same, they also know Ye Tian through the media, otherwise they will not call him by his English name, but should call him by his Chinese name.
Walking up to him in a few steps, Ye Tian greeted with a smile:
"Master Ma, Mr. Liu, Mr. Li, good morning, I didn't expect to meet you here, and I didn't expect you to greet the boys, Sansheng is lucky!"
Of course, it is Mandarin, the words are round and full of enthusiasm!
While greeting him, Ye Tian also stretched out his right hand, ready to shake hands with these people, the courtesy was thoughtful and impeccable!
These people in front of them are compatriots, of course, we must use Chinese etiquette!
"Good morning, Steven, you know us, we don't seem to have met?"
The collector shook hands with Ye Tian and asked in a little surprise.
"You can just call me Ye Tian, Steven's name is a fool of foreign devils, we are all Chinese, it's better to call Chinese name, it's easy to call it like this, and it's comfortable to listen to!"
Ye Tian said with a smile, his expression was very relaxed.
"Hahaha, that's right, it's still a Chinese name that sounds comfortable!"
These people all laughed softly, and the distance and strangeness between everyone also disappeared in an instant in this hearty laughter.
The laughter fell slightly, and Ye Tian continued:
"Of course I know, Master Ma, you are a famous collector, how can you not know it? I often watch the treasure appreciation programs hosted by you, and I have learned a lot of knowledge from you!
Even though I am in the heart of imperialism, I often use your company's network services, and they are very outstanding!
It's a pity that the kid is clumsy and doesn't know this gentleman, but it is completely conceivable that you are also a well-known entrepreneur or collector in China!
This set of words was very smooth, and he didn't stumble a single stumbling block, so he came out of Ye Tian's mouth.
Hearing these words, the people in front of them immediately felt comfortable, their whole bodies were transparent, and they were extremely ironed! The smiles on the faces of several people became brighter and brighter.
At the same time, they looked at Ye Tian, and their eyes were also full of appreciation.
It's really exquisite, it's so flattering!
No wonder this kid can mix up and get into the water! It's really not for nothing! It's too different from the legend, and it's even more different from the image described in the US media reports.
Where is this stunned and dangerous person, it is clearly a person!
Subsequently, the man he didn't know introduced himself, he was a collector from China, but his reputation was not obvious.
Ye Tian also introduced Betty, Betty stepped forward and shook hands with everyone, and then stood quietly beside Ye Tian without saying a word!
For her, Chinese is simply a book of heaven, and she can only stand by and wait!
"Ye Tian, listening to your accent and way of speaking, it should be from the capital, right?
Ma Ye asked curiously, and the rest of the people were also curious.
This guy is too slippery!
"You heard me right, I'm indeed from Beijing, Dongcheng, and I live in Dongsi, you seem to live in Xicheng, right?
"Hahaha, that's right, I live in Xicheng, if you want to say that we are still a cow in Beijing! No matter where you go, you can mix and make a career.
Your kid is playing too big in the United States, and you can hear the movement in the country, and the heavyweight antique artworks you find have been spread all over the country!
When we were in China before, we were still skeptical, and when we arrived in New York, we found out that your kid's movements were more exaggerated and incredible than the rumors!
We looked at the relevant information of this New York autumn auction, and many of the finale lots of the special auction were from your boy's hands, which is too enviable!"
"You're so fond! What are my few things! It's just a fluke, how can you compare with a collector like you, you have countless treasures hidden in your home!"
Ye Tian said with a polite smile, showing great humility.
The person in front of him is a famous collector, who has collected a large number of antiques, and there are not a few heavyweight antiques, and it is more than enough to open a museum, and these things in his hands really cannot be compared.
However, as long as it is a few years later, as long as you want to play collecting, it is not difficult to surpass the one in front of you!
"Ye Tian, I have seen the relevant auction announcements, and I have also seen several Sotheby's previews, the antique artworks you sent for auction are all top-notch goods, wouldn't it be a pity to sell them, why don't you collect them yourself?"
Mr. Liu interjected and asked puzzled.
The rest of the people were the same, they didn't understand Ye Tian's behavior very well.
If the works of top artists such as Pollock and Paul Cézanne are in the hands of other collectors, who would be willing to put them up for auction?
This kid in front of me is so good, he actually sent it all to the auction, and he didn't leave any of it, it's really incomprehensible!
Ye Tian smiled softly, and then explained:
"Mr. Liu, I am different from you, I am not a collector, but a professional treasure hunter, treasure hunting is my business, and those top works of art are my goods!
That's why I'm sending those antique artworks to auction, and for now, I don't have any idea of collecting these antique artworks, maybe that will change in the future!
There is no treasure hunter profession in China, you may not understand my approach, if you know something about this industry, you will not be surprised!"
"It's just you, kid! If it were someone else, who would be willing to do it! It's all top-notch works of art worth tens of millions of dollars, but you can't find them!"
Ma Ye said with emotion, his eyes were full of envy, and he seemed to be a little distressed!
After chatting a few words, seeing that the auction would start immediately, Ma Ye and the others went over to get the bidding number plate, and then found a seat and took a seat.
Ye Tian took Betty and sat in the same row as these people, on their right.
After sitting down, Ye Tian turned his head and asked in a curious whisper:
"Master Ma, why did you come to this auction?
"That's right, there are a couple of nice pieces of antique furniture in this auction, and I'm interested in one of the chairs, and if the price is right, I'd like to take it!"
Ma Ye explained in a low voice, not hiding anything.
He knew in his heart that Ye Tian should not be his bidding opponent, there was no threat!
"I have a crush on a case, I want to get it in my pocket, of course, it also depends on the price, we can't let these foreign devils be slaughtered as fat sheep!
Ye Tian, is there also your antique furniture on the auction? Let's see, if you like it, we can participate in the bidding, if you don't like it, we can also help you raise the price!"
Mr. Li said with a low chuckle.
"Thank you for your kindness, I do have antique furniture, an American rustic desk, and a whole set of furniture from the 19th century British royal family.
That set of royal furniture is still worth a little money, it is Victorian Renaissance style furniture, it is a favorite thing of foreign devils, it does not meet our aesthetics!"
Ye Tian smiled and whispered, understatement!
These words shocked the few people around him, and Ma Ye immediately exclaimed in a low voice:
"The British royal furniture is yours, that's the finale of this one! It's worth at least a few million dollars, you kid is amazing!"
"I found it at a warehouse auction in New York, and it's a pretty good set of classical European furniture, and it's a small profit!"
Ye Tian quickly explained the origin of the royal furniture, with a hint of pride in his eyes.
This is just the beginning, and in the next few days, you'll see more of your buddies' top antique artworks, so don't be surprised!
Before he finished speaking, a middle-aged white man came out of the back of the auction hall and walked onto the auction table.
The scene suddenly fell silent and the auction began!