Chu Chen smiled faintly and said, "Old Sir Ma, let's go take a look at the pair of cabinets you mentioned."
"Sure..."
To be honest, Ma Laocai really didn't want to sell the items to an expert like Chu Chen. However, Ming Mazi had stepped in. If he now said he wouldn't sell to Chu Chen, his family might never know peace again. Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to provoke Ming Mazi.
Oh, who I sell them to is still selling them. Not many people can afford such large pieces anyway. Forget it, I'll sell them to him. But as for the price...
Thinking this, Ma Laocai led Chu Chen and the others to the innermost part of the room. Chu Chen saw a large object covered with coarse cloth. Judging by its shape, it was probably the cabinet Ma Laocai had mentioned.
Ma Xiaoqiang pulled off the cloth, and the cabinet underneath immediately came into view. The exquisite carving was so stunning that even Director Jin and Ming Mazi, who knew little about antiques, couldn't help exclaiming in amazement.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Ma Laocai was very pleased. But then he felt somewhat reluctant. If his family hadn't fallen on hard times this time, he would never have considered selling the pair of cabinets. Judging by the current market, their value would certainly be much higher in a few years.
This also showed that Ma Laocai actually had a pretty good eye. It was just that his "character" was too awful. If he hadn't been so selfish and self-serving, things would never have come to this.
"Young Master Chu, have a look first!"
Chu Chen nodded, then picked up his tools and began examining the cabinet carefully and meticulously.
This pair of large cabinets was actually a pair of