“Oh my god, Mr. Theodore is so extravagant, isn’t he? Even the Banana Drawings isn’t to his liking. It’s worth at least seven or eight million,” an old expert exclaimed.
“Well. He surely deserves to be the young master of the Baldwins family, and his sights is set really higher than others. I’ve been collecting antiques for so long, but I haven’t got such a high-end collection. If I can get this painting, it will be the happiest thing in my whole life!” said a middle-aged man.
“How wonderful! I really learn a lot today! Mr. Theodore’s high ambitions is really beyond the imagination of ordinary people.”
Theodore smiled. He looked very complacent and was very satisfied with the situation and full of superiority.
“Dayanara, have you seen the quality of Theodore? He is well versed in Chinese and Western culture, has high self-cultivation and taste, not to mention money status. Where can we find such excellent young people?” Cecelia smiled and flattered her nephew.
With that, she gave Alberto another cold look and said, “You’re a loser. You’ve widened your vision today, haven’t you? You can never be as outstanding as Theodore. Don’t you know how much worse you are than Theodore? How could you be so shameless to refuse Theodore for Dayanara? What a joke.”
“Auntie Cecelia, stop talking,” said Dayanara.
Cecelia snorted coldly. She was thinking about how to make Cedric and his wife drive away Alberto. Then she could let Dayanara be with Theodore.
As long as Dayanara married Theodore, the Baldwins family and her own family would be in the same boat. And her family’s position in the Baldwins family would be more stable and higher.
Although Shamar was nominally one of those in power in the Baldwins family, he ranked fifth or sixth among his brothers.
Theodore’s father was one of the most powerful people in the Baldwins family. Theodore was also the successor favored by the master of the Baldwins family. He was likely to take charge of the power of the Baldwins family in the future!
“By the way, Mr. Theodore, you don’t like Banana Drawings, but say that the porcelain bottles are interesting. Why?” At this time, a man asked curiously.
Theodore nodded slightly and said proudly, “Yes, I’m very optimistic about this pair of porcelain bottles.”
He pointed to a pair of porcelain vases on the long mahogany table and said, “In my opinion, these porcelain vases are the classic works in Ming Dynasty. They are absolutely the highest attainments in both craft and modeling design.”
After that, Theodore said slowly, “In addition, I also see the special significance and value of the porcelain vases. Besides the sign of Ming Dynasty, there is a mark of Xu at the bottom of the porcelain vases.”
“What does that mean?” Theodore said with a smile and kept showing off, “according to my knowledge, the Xu family was very famous in Ming Dynasty. Of course, I mean the descendants of the Wang Xuda. With two titles of nobility, the Xu family was really the first powerful family in Ming Dynasty. This pair of porcelain vases should be a pair of Royal porcelain vases attached to the emperor’s reward to the Xu family.”
“What’s more, this is a rare pair of porcelain vases with Doucai style overglaze enamel decoration. So, I can infer the value of these porcelain vases. They are about 30 million!” Theodore said with a brisk confidence.
After all this, all the distinguished guests here were expressing their admiration.
“That’s right, that’s right! Mr. Theodore has an encyclopedic knowledge. I’ve been in business for 30 years, but I don’t have Mr. Theodore’s accurate judgment!” said an expert wearing presbyopia glasses.
“Mr. Theodore’s view is the same as ours, but we don’t have the courage to make a conclusion,” an old expert praised.
“Great! There are even top-level collections in today’s exchange meeting. It’s a worthwhile trip.” A young man expressed amazement.
“Doucai Style is very valuable. Moreover, it is rare two find a pair of porcelain vases which made by the Xu’s. The meaning and value are totally different!” One of young men said, “Master Wood’s collections are really mind-blowing! Mr. Theodore’s inference is also very informative.” Theodore also looked at the porcelain vases with eager attention. Then he looked at Marcus Wood, and said, “Master Wood. I can pay 30 million for these porcelain vases. Would you like to sell this collection to me?”
Marcus kept calm, said with a smile, “Mr. Theodore, you are joking. I’m living in City Auton. How dare I refuse the Baldwins family? I’m just a little curious. Although you are also an expert, you seldom auction treasures. Now why do you want to buy the collection of tens of millions?”
Theodore laughed and said, “In normal times, I may not buy it even if it is precious. However, in the celebrity circle, you may also know that after a period of time, it will be my grandfather’s 80th birthday. I’m worried about how to find a decent birthday gift. It’s just right that I met such rare treasures today. Master Wood, you also solved my urgent need. ”
“Since Mr. Theodore is going to take it as a birthday gift, I don’t think anyone will compete with Mr. Theodore anymore,” Marcus laughed and said, “Then 30 million, these porcelain vases belong to you, Mr. Theodore.”
“Thank you, Master Wood.” Theodore looked proud and happy. He motioned for Kendall to pay the bill.
Theodore was so proud and felt he was lucky enough to buy this pair of porcelain vases just in time. Not only would he win over his peers at the birthday party and use this gift to please his grandfather, but also showed his talent in front of Alberto and Dayanara and salvaged all his pride!
After getting the praise from the audience, Theodore looked at Alberto with an invincible posture and mocked, “Master Alberto? What do you think about these porcelain vases? Do you want to tell me that they are Ming vases and are authentic again? ”
“Mr. Theodore, you pay 30 million without hesitation. I think he is shocked. As poor as he is, he can’t afford to buy a collection. How could he deserve to discuss with you the origin of these rare treasures?” Kendall said with ridicule.
“That’s right. Theodore is decisive. The vases took his fancy, and he bought them. Alberto is only a cunning linguist. He cannot afford anything. He is so shameless to say that there is no one in City Auton know more about antique collection than he does. Theodore is much knowledgeable than him.”
Cecelia also sneered, looked at Alberto with a mean expression, and said, “Are you surprised? Are you aware of you are useless? Are you going to compare with Theodore? Theodore’s favorite collectibles are worth 30 million. He has a wide knowledge of such high-end rare treasures and even buy them. How confident is he to his collection attainments? How brilliant is he?”
After that, she looked at Dayanara with a smile, “Dayanara, you have to see clearly in Treasure Shop this time. You have known how Alberto is, right? Theodore can be regarded as a gift from God.”
“What? Master Alberto stopped talking? You don’t understand such valuable treasures, do you?” Theodore questioned aggressively, “you boasted in front of the celebrities in this field. Now you dare not to say anything. I don’t know how you can still be in City Auton in the future. Oh, of course, such shameless trash as you who live on women may not know what pride is for a long time, right?”
Alberto looked at Theodore, a touch of sarcasm came up in the corner of his mouth. He smiled, “Fake.”
The hall was silent for a while.