Chapter 238: 【238】Even a piece of toilet paper has its use_1
The staff at Ya Garden were very curious when they saw Tang Feng bring back so many antiques.
Ge Hui, who was bored and yawning, instantly perked up at the sight of Tang Feng and rushed over in a few strides.
“Mr. Tang, you brought so many items, why didn’t you call ? I would have helped you carry them.”
He carefully took a few antiques from Tang Feng’s hands, and although his tone was one of reproach, everyone could hear that he was trying to ingratiate himself.
A few slower staff mbers couldn’t help but curse under their breath at a bootlicker.
“It wasn’t convenient for you to show up,” Tang Feng said with a smile.
If people from Ya Garden went to Antique Street, it would definitely be known that they were acting under his orders, which is why he didn’t call them over.
“Mr. Tang, did you find these antiques on Antique Street again?”
Ge Hui looked towards Tang Feng with astonishnt and doubt.
After receiving an affirmative answer, he suddenly exclaid dramatically, “My goodness, Mr. Tang, you are too amazing! This isn’t picking up leaks; this is like stocking up on goods.”
There were also many custors in the antique shop, and hearing his exclamation, they all curiously gathered around.
Jiang Zi stood to one side, curiously sizing up Tang Feng.
From the respectful attitude of the shop’s staff towards him, his position in the antique shop was very high.
To receive such respect at such a young age was truly not sothing ordinary people could achieve.
She had been sowhat self-satisfied about her promotion to manager, but compared to Tang Feng, she seed to fall far short.
As soon as Tang Feng sat down in the Taishi Chair, Ge Hui brought him a cup of hot tea, painting a vivid picture of a flattering and obsequious official.
“Old Ge, how long have you been working at our shop?” Tang Feng asked as he sipped from his tea cup, then looked at Ge Hui.
“It’s been over two years,” Ge Hui answered respectfully.
“That makes you a veteran employee, your judgnt should be honed by now, could you help take a look at these items?” Tang Feng, on a whim, decided to test him.
“Well, haha…”
Ge Hui chuckled nervously, feeling sowhat guilty.
But since it was a command from Tang Feng, he had to comply.
He picked up the Northern Song Dynasty Yaozhou Kiln printed large bowl, examining it closely.
Since it was purchased by Tang Feng, its authenticity shouldn’t be in doubt; what’s needed now is just to determine the era, kiln origin, and other information.
“This should be… Southern Song… no… Northern Song… seems like maybe it’s from… Jian County Kiln, that… um…”
Seeing him struggling to speak, Tang Feng knew he wouldn’t be able to articulate it and interrupted, “Yaozhou Kiln is famous for its celadon, with fine and hard body, greyish-white color in its clay, glaze that’s green with a flash of yellow…”
Ge Hui knew Tang Feng was about to impart so appraisal skills to him, and he beca extrely excited, focusing intently to listen closely.
His appraisal abilities hadn’t improved much over the more than two years he’d spent at Ya Garden.
On one hand, it was because of his laziness, his unwillingness to pore over those dry books.
On the other hand, he had no ntor willing to teach him.
After all, teaching an apprentice could starve a master.
This was particularly severe in the antique industry.
The few appraisers in the shop all cherished their own skills, not easily willing to impart them.
Over ti, he had grown weary of sucking up to them.
Now that Tang Feng was willing to teach him voluntarily, he was nearly moved to tears.
What defines a master? This is what defines a master.
Without any fear of having his techniques stolen.
The appraisers and staff of Ya Garden also gathered around, listening to Tang Feng’s explanation.
After all, he was about to beco Ya Garden’s chief appraiser, so his skill was unquestionably authentic.
To receive personal instruction from such an expert was an enormous opportunity.
After explaining the Yaozhou Kiln printed large bowl, Tang Feng picked up another piece, a Kangxi period Blue and White Tangled Lotus Phoenix Tail Zun, and continued his explanation.
A group of workers listened with rapt attention, and so even fetched paper and pens to take notes.
Jiang Zi felt an inexplicable stirring in her heart when she saw their devout expressions.
So Tang Feng’s knowledge of antiques was so profound? Was everything he said valued so highly by everyone?
A man is at his most charismatic when he’s focusing on his work.
And a man is at his ultimate charisma when he’s working earnestly and everyone is admiring him.
At that mont, the image of Tang Feng exuding confidence, ease, and commanding presence was deeply etched into her heart.
Unconsciously, she had beco srized.
Tang Feng lectured for over an hour before stopping.
Then, the shop erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Not only did Ya Garden’s staff feel they had learned a lot, but many custors also gained a wealth of knowledge.
“Tsk tsk tsk, to be so young and yet possess such high proficiency in antiques, I didn’t expect that.”
“Are all the appraisers at Ya Garden so formidable now? A young appraiser having such caliber?”
Upon hearing the crowd’s puzzled remarks, Ge Hui didn’t miss the chance to sing Tang Feng’s praises, “Mr. Tang is no ordinary appraiser; he is our Ya Garden’s future chief appraiser. As everyone witnessed Mr. Tang’s abilities today, feel welco to co to Ya Garden for buying or selling antiques in the future.”
When the custors learned that Tang Feng would soon beco Ya Garden’s chief appraiser, they were even more astounded.
“So young and already able to beco the chief appraiser of an antique shop? Truly a case of a younger hero.”
“Ambition does not rest on age; with such appraisal ability, he definitely qualifies to be a chief appraiser.”
“That’s right, I’ve been to many antique shops, and those old appraisers in their seventies or eighties don’t necessarily have the prowess of Mr. Tang here.”
“From now on, when purchasing antiques, I’ll stick with Ya Garden…”
Everyone spoke in praise.
Tang Feng couldn’t help but take a few extra looks at Ge Hui.
This guy’s appraisal ability might be average, but his talent for attracting custors was noteworthy.
A philosopher once said that even a piece of paper has its use.
There are no useless people, only people in the wrong place.
In the future, it might be worth considering letting this guy handle custor attraction exclusively.
But all these considerations must wait until he beca the chief appraiser.
Right now, he didn’t have that authority yet.
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