pappabearbooks Chapter 1673: Qi Huo Zhai
Chapter 1673: Qi Huo Zhai
Any restaurant you can pick in the inner street is a time-honored brand that is over a hundred years old, and Tianlexing is in that street.
However, he did not take them directly to Zheng Xueming's store, but went to other stores first.
Those who can open stores here are naturally big bosses. Each store has its own master chef, and the goods inside are generally better than those in stores outside.
Of course, prices will naturally rise, and it is an eternal truth that you get what you pay for.
After walking through the inner streets, it does give people a completely different feeling inside.
Because the signboards of all the stores have become unified specifications and the styles are very similar.
They all have red plaques with large golden characters on them, and they look like chain stores.
Some time ago, Zheng Xueming mentioned that in order to unify the style of the inner streets.
After shopping around, Lin Ran finally chose Qi Huo Zhai.
Qihuozhai and Tianlexing both have a history of about a hundred years. They already had considerable reputations during the Republic of China, and many priceless treasures were sold in them.
The two girls naturally had no objection. Lu Xinyu nodded and followed him into the store.
Through what happened just now, they had already gained trust in Lin Ran.
Especially when he felt that the whole thing had nothing to do with him, but he was willing to take the initiative to help.
It gave them spiritual comfort as they were unfamiliar with the place in Beijing.
Lu Xinyu had actually been secretly looking at Lin Ran, feeling extremely surprised.
He has such a talent for appraising treasures at such a young age, and he also has his own shop in the capital. He is really young and promising.
Compared with the poor and backward environment in his hometown, his peers in the capital are indeed much ahead.
I couldn't help but feel a little inferiority complex in my heart.
After all, I came from a small city. Although I said I didn't care, in fact, when I saw the bustling capital city with its feasting and feasting, I couldn't help but feel regretful when compared with my hometown.
On the contrary, it was Lu Siyu who seemed to be very familiar with Lin Ran. The two of them were walking and talking.
The little girl's mind was mainly on playing, and she kept asking about places in the capital that were suitable for fun.
After all, Lin Ran had lived in this place for decades, and he knew the nearby scenic spots very well and answered them one by one.
There were no maps in this era, but Lin Ran could accurately tell the location of each scenic spot, which really impressed Lu Xinyu even more. He kept it all in his mind and planned to go shopping with his mother and uncle after the banquet.
Lin Ran was actually very curious about their backgrounds. This era was not like the 21st century. How could the family feel comfortable letting two little girls go shopping alone.
Through their conversation, we learned that they have a very wealthy grandfather, and at least there are a lot of antiques in the house that ordinary people cannot afford.
Moreover, they spent [-] yuan to buy antiques. Spending such a large amount of money to buy birthday gifts must mean that their family background is not ordinary.
However, he understood that everyone was still familiar with each other and did not ask about the specific situation.
While chatting and walking, we soon arrived at Qi Huo Zhai.
Tourists enter the store from time to time, and it is very lively inside.
The store area is similar to that of Tianlexing, and it is divided into two floors.
From time to time, you can hear the sound of bargaining. It is the customers who want to cash in after picking up items from Panjiayuan stalls.
I also plan to buy antiques and am asking the shopkeeper for his opinion.
In addition, there are also some tourists from other places.
In order to expand Panjiayuan's influence, it underwent a complete renovation and unified the signage outside the store.
However, the decoration style and service staff's attire in each store are different.
For example, at Qi Huo Zhai, the guys inside are wearing the long robes described by the author, and they are dressed in primitive styles. When you walk into the store, you feel like you have returned to the late Qing Dynasty.
Of course, service attitudes vary.
The waiters inside are not as condescending as the stores in the late Qing Dynasty, and they are quite polite to customers.
As a century-old store, the store manager is well-informed and has established a rule.
It is not allowed to judge a book by its cover.
Compared with other antique stores, this store is more tolerant.
Perhaps it is because during their long years of business, they have seen some people who dressed simply bring extraordinary treasures, and they have a deep understanding of the principle of "keeping a low profile".
When I saw a man and two women walking into the store, a waiter who was resting aside came to greet them.
"Three customers, what are you doing?"
"We are here to buy..." Lu Xinyu was about to tell her needs when Lin Ran interrupted her.
"Hello, does your store have porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties?" Lin Ran mainly asked about the location of the shelves. If he really wants to find a gift, he still needs to do it himself.
Compared with the porcelain of the Song Dynasty, the porcelain of the Ming and Qing Dynasties seems slightly backward.
But since it is relatively close now, the price is more suitable.
Based on their financial situation, instead of spending all their money to buy porcelain from the Southern Song Dynasty, it is better to spend money to buy exquisite porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which can better reflect their own feelings.
Although the porcelain of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is not that long ago, it is still very suitable for giving gifts.
The main reason is to facilitate identification.
When giving antiques, the person who gives the gift is most afraid of receiving a fake. If he receives a fake, he really doesn't know whether to put it in the collection room or return it to the giver, which will be very embarrassing.
And if the relationship is not particularly close, giving too expensive antiques can easily put people under psychological pressure.
It does not refer to Lu Xinyu and her grandfather, but to all gift givers in general.
To sum up, the porcelain of the Ming and Qing dynasties is of high quality, low price and easy to identify. Compared with the porcelain of the five major kilns, it is more suitable for making gifts.
After Lu Siyu listened to Lin Ran's explanation, he clapped his hands and said, "Brother Lin Ran is so smart!"
"Shh." Lin Ran motioned to Lu Siyu to keep his voice down. This kind of place was not suitable for noise.
After listening to Lin Ran's request, the clerk realized that an expert was here and he couldn't handle it.
So he immediately reported the situation to his supervisor, taking this time to explain the reason to the Lu sisters.
If you tell a guy directly that you want to buy a birthday gift, he will definitely end up recommending a bunch of messy Buddha statues, and the price is not cheap.
Lu Xinyu was actually a little unhappy when she was interrupted at first, but after listening to Lin Ran's explanation, she couldn't help but feel surprised. She lamented that Lin Ran was not only excellent at identifying treasures, but also handled details very well and was well versed in human nature.
It seemed that she had found the right helper. She stopped talking and stood obediently behind Lin Ran.
The clerks in this store are also very smart compared to other antique stores.
It was obvious that Lin Ran was a professional and came with a specific purpose. He couldn't handle it as an intern.So I arranged a seat for them, made them tea, and reported the situation to their supervisor.