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Chapter 417: Advice from an Expert!!!

1:57 p.m.

Zhuang Zhou drove to the municipal police station with Meng Xuan.

As soon as I got off the car, I saw Lin Yuan already waiting at the door.

I didn't expect him to be a young man. He looked about the same age as me.

Zhuang Zhou stepped forward and extended his hand:

"Hello, Officer Lin!"

Lin Yuan nodded and shook hands with Zhuang Zhou:

"Hello, Mr. Zhuang. Please follow me."

Zhuang Zhou followed Lin Yuan into the police station and came to an interrogation room.

There is already a staff member inside.

"Can I come along?"

Meng Xuan interrupted and asked a question at this time.

"Of course not!"

Lin Yuan refused immediately, and then said:

"By the way, it's best to give your phone to her for safekeeping!"

Zhuang Zhou still knows this.

Generally, you can bring your mobile phone.

However, in order to avoid interfering with the recording of the confession, you will be asked to turn off the phone.

Or temporarily hand it over for safekeeping.

Since Meng Xuan couldn't go in, Zhuang Zhou simply gave the phone to her.

Let her find a spot outside to wait.

Just then, the phone rang.

Zhuang Zhou asked, "Who is it?"

Meng Xuan glanced at the phone screen and replied:

"It shows Mr. Hou!"

Hmm, why is Mr. Hou calling?

Zhuang Zhou glanced at Lin Yuan and said:

"Can I take a call first?"

"Why? Is it important?"

"Yes, I don't want to delay business matters!"

"That's fine! Come in after you finish answering it!"

It was just a verbal summons, so the attitude was naturally very good.

Zhuang Zhou responded with an OK, then took the phone that Meng Xuan handed to him.

Press the answer button:

"Hello, is this Brother Zhuang?"

The other party asked tentatively first.

Zhuang Zhou replied: "It's me. Mr. Hou, what's the matter?"

"where are you now?"

Zhuang Zhou said truthfully: "At the Municipal Bureau."

"Oh, is it convenient to talk?"

Zhuang Zhou held the phone and signaled to Meng Xuan with his eyes that he was going out to answer the call.

Meng Xuan understood what was going on, so she nodded and said nothing.

Zhuang Zhou slowly walked to the corridor outside and found a secluded corner.

"It's convenient now, what's wrong?"

On the other end of the phone, Mr. Hou instructed:

“I have heard about your situation, and I have asked someone about it.

Don't worry, it's not as serious as you think."

"Thank you Mr. Hou for your concern!"

Zhuang Zhou was still very polite.

"Why are you thanking me? I called to tell you that when you are recording your statement, you must say that the Twelve Dead Golden Dragons are replicas of handicrafts."

Zhuang Zhou didn't expect that Mr. Hou's instructions were the same as what Meng Tianxiang said.

But this is really the only way.

"Okay, I remember it!"

"Also, you have to remember that if you are asked about your bank statements, do you know how to answer?"

This is a problem that Zhuang Zhou cannot avoid.

You can find it by simply checking your bank statements.

"Please teach me, Mr. Hou?"

Mr. Hou coughed twice and said:

“You just have to remember that these are all transfers you make for business.

You must have authorization to check your bank statements, otherwise your personal information is protected by law.”

Zhuang Zhou understood now and said quickly:

"Okay, I remember!"

After chatting for a few more words, Mr. Hou finally gave an exhortation:

“There is one more thing you need to remember. Regarding the Twelve Golden Dragons, you can say that you obtained them by accident and you don’t know their true value.

If it is indeed a national cultural relic, you can propose that you are willing to donate it to the country unconditionally."

"???"

Now it was Zhuang Zhou's turn to be dumbfounded!

Donate to the country?

That’s tens of millions!

Seeing that Zhuang Zhou did not answer, Mr. Hou asked with concern on the other end of the phone:

"Brother Zhuang, there are ways to make money, knowing what you should and shouldn't make.

How to make money and how to spend money are both a science! "

Zhuang Zhou no longer hesitated and replied immediately:

"Okay, Mr. Hou, I'll remember it!"

hang up the phone.

Zhuang Zhou handed the phone to Meng Xuan, said a word of comfort, and went into the interrogation room.

"Mr. Zhuang, please take a seat!"

Lin Yuan motioned for Zhuang Zhou to sit down, then showed his ID and began questioning him.

"Name?"

"Zhuang Zhou."

"gender?"

Zhuang Zhou was stunned for a moment. Isn’t this obvious?

I used to encounter this kind of situation when watching TV.

You clearly know the gender, but you still insist on asking.

Zhuang Zhou didn't know why, so he could only answer truthfully:

"male."

"age?"

"23."

"..."

Zhuang Zhou answered Lin Yuan's questions one by one, and someone next to him took notes.

"Next, let's talk about the Twelve Golden Dragons, shall we?"

Zhuang Zhou told the whole story.

Mainly based on what was mentioned during the previous conversation with Meng Tianxiang, he insisted that this was a replica.

Rather than banning the photography of cultural relics.

After listening to Zhuang Zhou's narration, Lin Yuan couldn't help but frown:

"You said it was just a replica?"

"Yes."

“Is there a certificate issued by an appraisal agency?”

"nothing now."

Then, Zhuang Zhou told them that he had been authorized to transport the golden dragon back to the Qingdu Cultural Relics Bureau.

"Ship it back? Does that mean you're not going to put it up for auction?"

Zhuang Zhou was speechless.

There are already restrictions in place, so why bother filming?

"I'm not going to film it anymore. Since the Twelve Golden Dragons are so important, I'm going to donate them to the country."

This was an answer that Lin Yuan had not expected.

Then he asked again:

"We visited your store in the Qingshuihe Antique Market. Are all the items in your store imitations?"

"Yes, all of them."

"Where do these imitations come from?"

Zhuang Zhou thought about it for a moment.

Then he replied:

“These imitations are mainly purchased from some handicraft factories and manufacturers.

I would look for high quality, well-made replicas on the market and sell them in my store.

Of course, I will also cooperate with some manufacturers to customize some antique artifacts according to market demand to meet the purchasing needs of customers.”

Lin Yuan nodded and continued to ask:

“So, do you know the specific production process of these imitations?

How do they achieve such realistic effects?"

Zhuang Zhou explained:

“In fact, the production process of imitation products is quite complicated.

First, the manufacturer will conduct in-depth research based on the characteristics and details of the authentic product, and then use the corresponding materials and craftsmanship to produce it.

They will carefully select materials to ensure that they are close to the original in texture, color, etc.

At the same time, they will also use some special craftsmanship and techniques, such as carving and coloring, to make the imitations as close to the originals as possible in appearance.

Of course, due to technical and material limitations, replicas will still differ from the originals in details and craftsmanship.”

Lin Yuan expressed his understanding after hearing this and continued to ask:

“Do you know the price range of these imitations in the market?”

"Are these all you want to ask?"

Lin Yuan said: "If it is inconvenient for you to answer, you don't have to answer."

"Nothing inconvenient!"

Zhuang Zhou replied:

“The selling price of imitation products varies depending on quality, craftsmanship and market demand.

Generally speaking, the price ranges from a few hundred yuan to tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands.

As for my sales, I would say they are pretty good.

Because I have a certain understanding of the market and can accurately grasp the needs of customers, my store is often visited by customers. "

Lin Yuan nodded after hearing this, and then asked:

"You just graduated from college last year, right?"

"Yes."

“You haven’t found a job since graduation?”

"Looked for it, but couldn't find it."

"Then how do you get into the antique business?"

"It's just a coincidence!"

Zhuang Zhou explained.

"But……"

Lin Yuan finally asked the key question:

"According to our investigation, your tax back payment last year reached 201 yuan. Is that right?"