Rebirth 81: Being forced into marriage by my sister’s best friend at the beginning

The development of a company is most inseparable from talents, followed by management.

With a capable boss and a reasonable employment system, it would be strange if the company cannot develop.

"Thank you for your kind words!" Qian Xiaoyong liked these words very much.

They smiled at each other, and then the conversation returned to the auction house.

"Actually, there is no technical content in running an auction house. The main reason is that the funds required in the early stage are relatively large. For example, my Yongtai Auction House has a registered capital of 100 million. Including decoration and various aspects of management, it cost at least 200 million." Qian Xiaoyong Recalling the first scene of setting up an auction house.

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye, and now their auction house has just merged with Qiansong Auction House, and its market value has exceeded [-] million.

200 million is not a big amount to him.

Lin Ran was still a little frightened when he heard this. Although he now had a small amount of money, he really couldn't bear to spend it on investment in the auction house.

“The development of the auction house is due to the collection value of Chinese antiques and their scarcity.” Qian Xiaoyong continued, “When running an auction house, the most important thing is to keep the process smooth, from identifying cultural relics to notifying Chinese collectors and conveniently collecting payments. Service. Of course, the main purpose of most collectors is to buy antiques. As long as they can receive good goods, they don’t have to worry about running out of resources.”

He took out a pack of Huaxia and handed them cigarettes.

Lin Ran declined his cigarette and smiled at him: "It doesn't matter, you can smoke if you want."

"Haha, it's refreshing. I like to make friends with generous people like you." Qian Xiaoyong lit a cigarette and continued: "I know you opened a shop to make handicrafts, but handicrafts are not available in the auction house. Market, I hope you understand this.”

In some European countries, auctions will feature works by some modern artists, which can also sell for high prices.

But in China, it's completely different.

Chinese collectors care about the historical heritage rather than simply the workmanship of cultural relics.

Artworks without history are just handicrafts at best and cannot meet the standards of antiques.

His insights surprised Lin Ran. If I remember correctly, Yongtai Auction House also has a flower and bird market auction house.

It was an underground auction house that specialized in providing Chinese commodity auction services to foreign collectors.

If he had such an opinion, why would he do such a thing?

Looking at Qian Xiaoyong who was exchanging opinions with Yuan Jiahao, Lin Ran felt a little confused.

Perhaps this is the so-called dual nature of people. On the one hand, he is proud of China's history.

On the other hand, he is an out-and-out businessman who does not hesitate to sell cultural relics to Western collectors in order to seek profits.

It wasn't that he had never seen such a person before, but Qian Xiaoyong's conversation made Lin Ran feel a little sorry.

Naturally, Qian Xiaoyong didn't know that Lin Ran had gone to their auction house to trick foreigners. He was still chatting with Yuan Jiahao about the strange things in the capital: "A few days ago, a businessman named Wang Jianyuan bought a The flamboyant "Spring Grass, Flowers and Birds" cost 7000 yuan."

When Lin Ran heard the name, he pursed his lips and smiled.

It turns out that this big guy also has a hobby of collecting art and toys.

Naturally, Zhang Yang's level is not as good as other Qing Dynasty court painters, and his calligraphy and painting are naturally not as good as the one Lin Ran bought.

"Speaking of which, Mayor Gu held a charity auction some time ago. It is said that a young man bought a "Northern Patrol Route Map" for [-] yuan. In comparison, Wang Jianyuan still seems conservative. ”

"3 yuan to buy a painting?" Yuan Jiahao blew out a smoke ring and said, "It must be someone's son. He doesn't feel bad at all when he spends his parents' money. I hate this kind of dandy who doesn't understand restraint the most. .”

Lin Ran, who was drinking water, almost choked and barely suppressed his cough.

"Drink slowly, don't be in a hurry." Qian Xiaoyong smiled and said to Yuan Jiahao, "Uncle Yuan, you have misunderstood. In fact, I think that young man is very discerning. This painting is a collection of the palace. There is huge room for appreciation. In the past five years, I have also witnessed the rapid development of the antique market. I believe that before long, the value of that painting will far exceed the current price."

Although Qian Xiaoyong's point of view was not entirely in line with Yuan Jiahao's intention, he still nodded: "I don't understand anything about your literary and entertainment circles, and I don't know what has collectible value.

Today, there are still a large number of people who are not interested in cultural toys. They prefer cheap art.

The target customers of Shengshi Craftsmanship are exactly this group of people.

The auction house we want to build now is developing towards the upper market.

"Okay, I won't interrupt." Yuan Jiahao realized that the topic was far away. He stood up and said, "There is another meeting in the city in the afternoon. I have to attend. Lin Ran will leave it to you."

He put on his coat and prepared to leave.

Only then did he remember that he had not driven here. Lin Ran shrugged and said, "Uncle Yuan, let me take you to the meeting."

"It doesn't matter." Qian Xiaoyong took out the car key and threw it to Yuan Jiahao, "The red Ford downstairs is my car. Uncle, you can drive it. I will go to your house to drive the car back in two days."

"Okay, thank you very much." Yuan Jiahao smiled and took the car keys, patted Lin Ran on the shoulder and said, "Learn more from Xiaoyong."

Lin Ran thought to himself that Qian Xiaoyong was indeed a shrewd businessman, decent and knew how to read people's faces.

"Mr. Lin, since you are interested in the auction house, why don't we go to Yongtai Auction House now?" Qian Xiaoyong invited him.

Lin Ran did not agree immediately, but said, "Mr. Qian, I have an unsentimental feeling."

"Oh? Let me know if you have any ideas." Qian Xiaoyong was very interested in Lin Ran's ideas. He had also been to the Shengshi Crafts Beijing Headquarters and admired the decoration and layout. He also referred to the decoration of Ankang Jewelry. their pattern.

Just as Lin Ran admired him, he also liked Lin Ran's abilities.

"If possible, let me work in your auction house as an ordinary staff member, just for a week. Do you think that's okay?" Lin Ran said.

The idea is indeed a bit whimsical.

It stands to reason that they will become competitors in the future and are unlikely to agree to his behavior of spying on business secrets.

However, Qian Xiaoyong found it very interesting.

"Of course you can, but working in the auction house requires hardship. Can you do it?" Qian Xiaoyong looked at Lin Ran.

After becoming a boss, people are still willing to work at the grassroots level. Such people are rare nowadays.

Because of this, he agreed to Lin Ran's request.

Sitting in Lin Ran's car, they arrived at the newly renovated Yongtai Auction House.

The last time Qian Song Auction House held an auction in a hotel, they did not choose to auction in their own home, so this is the original Qian Song Auction House.