I returned to my hometown after winning the koi lottery.

I touched the loving lunch box from my future mother-in-law in my hand. It was packed tightly. I opened the thermal box and found that the braised pork was still at the right temperature. A strong aroma of meat came towards me.

President Li tasted a piece and his eyes narrowed in delight. "My mother-in-law, whom I've never met, still loves me." She even asked Sister Tao to bring it over. It must have been cooked by Auntie early in the morning, which was both time-consuming and laborious.

The taste of home is great. President Li is a little excited. I can't lose to a pretty boy. How can elite talents like us be defeated by a young man who relies on his looks but has no substance?

I made up my mind to buy a motorcycle after get off work. Come on, man in love.

I carefully put the thermal box away, got in the car, started it, engaged the gears, and released the parking brake. Wow, this car is quite easy to drive. I couldn't help but drive around the parking lot a few times.

Just at this moment, Sister Xiao Tao called, and President Xiao Li stopped the car guiltily. Could it be that the Panda car was tied to the mobile phone, and he was driving recklessly and was discovered by Sailor Moon?

I picked up the phone sheepishly. Sister Xiaotao was on the other end, hurriedly saying, "I forgot to tell you, there's an envelope in the passenger compartment. It's my dad's collection of old coins. Can you evaluate it and let me know? Oh, and don't forget to charge the red panda."

The bank parking lot has dedicated charging spaces, which is quite convenient. Best of all, it's free, haha. That's how Sister Tao lives her life.

President Li didn't know what she was thinking, so he opened the glove box and found a large envelope inside. Wow, it was really nice. There were envelopes from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, and even from after the founding of the People's Republic of China. They were all well preserved.

The first set of banknotes issued by the first regular bank in the Qing Dynasty,

In the 34th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1908), the former Ministry of Revenue Bank of the Qing Dynasty was renamed the Bank of the Qing Dynasty, and plans were made to issue new exchangeable banknotes.

The Printing Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of the Qing government hired five foreign technicians, including the famous American engraver Haiqu, to come to China.

Haiqu served as the chief technician of the Printing Bureau, responsible for the design, engraving, and plate making of banknotes, and also taught the technology. The Bank of Qing Exchange Notes were the first banknotes in the history of Chinese currency to be printed using the engraved steel intaglio technique.

The denominations are one yuan, five yuan, ten yuan and one hundred yuan. The pattern design and printing process are extremely exquisite and beautiful, clear and generous, and have always been loved by Chinese and foreign coin collectors.

This set of Bank of Qing exchange notes was originally planned to be circulated nationwide on March 1, 1911, the third year of the Xuantong reign of the Qing Dynasty. However, before it could be officially issued, the Qing Dynasty collapsed.

I don't know where Xiao Tao's father got this set from. Because it has not been released, it is impossible to see it on the market now.

President Li was overjoyed and put it away quickly. He took it to his office carefully and prepared to take a picture with his SLR camera.

Put on gloves and take out all kinds of coins first, divide them into different categories according to the era, and classify them one by one. It seems that my future father-in-law has been collecting them for many years, but he should not be a dedicated collector.

He put the ten-yuan notes together and the five-yuan notes together. From the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, they were all products of a chaotic era, so the denominations and types of notes were quite confusing. The denominations of the legal tender became even more confusing.

Use your desk as a display stand and cover it with black velvet. You will also need some fill lighting.

President Xiao Li opened the door of his office, called his assistant Xiao Wang, and borrowed her makeup mirror. There was a fill light on the makeup box, and because the light was soft, it was much better than ordinary fluorescent lights.

Use the right lighting to highlight the details and colors of your collection. Choose soft lighting, flash, or natural light, and pay attention to the angle and intensity of the light. That's when you start shooting.

Choose a clean, simple background to highlight your collection. You can use a white or black backdrop, or choose background props that match the characteristics of your collection.

President Li has been using cameras for years and has mastered basic photography techniques, such as composition, focus, and exposure, to improve the quality of his photos. He also frequently learns photography tutorials from photography enthusiasts and consults with professional photographers.

In fact, in general, you don't have to choose an expensive SLR camera to shoot collectibles. Some lower-priced entry-level cameras can also meet your needs. The key is how the photographer grasps the composition and lighting.

I took photos of the object from various angles, then edited them on the computer and sent them to my friends at China Guardian Auctions.

Then continue to organize carefully.

After a while, the message came back with a ding.

Before I could even open the message, the calls started coming one after another.

Old Yu from the auction house called and asked, "What's going on, Xiao Li? You didn't tell me about the good stuff!" President Xiao Li hadn't expected to alarm Old Yu.

I quickly replied, "Uncle Yu, how dare I not value you? This is my father-in-law's collection. He has collected it for many years and has no intention of selling it. He just wanted to find someone to take a look at it, so he didn't think of bothering you."

Old Yu changed the subject and said with a smile, "Nephew, we are a family and we don't have to talk to each other. The spring auction is about to begin, and Uncle Yu is still short of a theme for the finale. Can you help me coordinate and ask your father-in-law to give me some face and let me come up with a theme for the spring auction?"

President Li, this is a bit difficult. I really can't make the decision on this matter. I'll go back and talk to my father-in-law first, and then I'll get back to you in a couple of days, okay?

Lao Yu thanked him politely, "Thank you so much, you must help me with this. Otherwise, I will be at a loss when the time comes and I will go to your father and scold you."

President Li is a little embarrassed. Don't worry, I will remember this matter and take care of it for you in the next two days.

By the way, when did you get a girlfriend? I've never heard your dad mention her. Whose family is she from? Do I know her? Uncle Yu is a nosy guy. He's not just concerned, he wants to have a little fun before leaving.

President Li is a little embarrassed. We have just started to get in touch and it has not been finalized yet. Once it is finalized, I will inform Uncle Yu and invite you and Aunt Yu to the wedding.

Regardless, my nephew's wedding is coming soon. No matter whose daughter it is, Uncle Yu has to express his affection. You're in a small town, right? I'll have someone send you a car for your girlfriend to get around. Otherwise, I'm afraid you won't be able to open your mouth to ask for help.

President Li was a little embarrassed. How could that be? You're welcome. My girlfriend has a car.

Uncle Yu was here, waving his hand and saying, "Don't worry about it. This is Uncle Yu's intention. It's none of your business. It's decided."