12dz Chapter 1360 The starting price is too low!
Chapter 1360 The starting price is too low!
His parents-in-law and wife are already Australian citizens, and they have immediate family members in China, making it difficult for them to regain their citizenship. However, it was very easy for Liu Xiangbei to regain his citizenship.
Liu Xiangbei has already taken care of this through Attorney Yu.
Uncle Liu nodded, "Yes, Xiangbei, it's better to be Chinese. Your business is already quite large in China, it will be more convenient for you in the future."
Aunt Liu was more concerned about Liu Xiangbei's wife, "You're gradually shifting your focus back to China, but what about your wife?"
Liu Xiangbei smiled and said, "We travel back and forth between the two cities. There are now many more direct flights to Shenzhen, making travel more convenient. The legislator we have always supported has risen rapidly, and now many policies have been opened up. Next, I plan to import electric vehicles from China."
"Everyone abroad has cars, why are electric cars so popular?" Uncle Liu asked in surprise, his eyes filled with confusion.
Uncle Liu pointed outside, “Look at all those cars outside. During rush hour, it’s easy to get stuck in traffic. But look at the electric bikes around here, they’re thriving. As a short-distance mode of transportation, electric bikes have unparalleled advantages. Now everyone is advocating for environmental protection, and electric bikes are more environmentally friendly than gasoline cars. Many environmentalists also like them. Last time, when I shipped the electric bike over, many people saw it and asked me about it.”
Liu Meilan chuckled, "Two-wheeled electric vehicles can be used for commuting. Tricycles are actually more convenient for farms and rural areas in Europe."
“Yes, this time I’m shipping back a tricycle, which also has a self-unloading function,” Liu Xiangbei said with a smile. “I can already imagine how much more convenient it will be for those farmers to transport feed and other chores with such a small vehicle.”
Liu Meixiang raised her glass, "Brother Xiangbei, don't neglect the ornamental fish business either. My commission still depends on your help!"
Liu Xiangbei also raised his glass and laughed heartily, "Don't worry, my ornamental fish business has been steadily increasing. This is my first pot of gold, and also one of my most stable sources of income."
"Then I'll leave it to you." Liu Meixiang said happily, "Promote it more! We've recently released several new models, and there's also a lot of new equipment that can be installed outdoors. Many tourist cities in Australia need this kind of decoration."
Liu Xiangbei nodded, "Okay, I'll go take a look tomorrow. If there's anything new, I'll order more."
As the business grows, it's necessary to constantly introduce new products to keep things active. He decorated a fish farm in Australia, resembling a dragon palace, which attracts many visitors every day.
No entrance fee is required if you buy ornamental fish exceeding a certain amount. However, an entrance fee is charged if you only want to look at the fish without buying any. This has attracted many people to come. And many people want to take photos in front of the beautiful ornamental fish.
Everyone had a great time during the meal.
Liu Meilan solved the problem, but Liu Meixiang and Qin Ming didn't feel that much had changed. Aunt Liu and Uncle Liu could finally live their lives in peace.
People are strange like that. Uncle Liu knew his eldest brother was no good, his sister-in-law was mean and not a good person, and he knew his nephew Liu Xiangnan was even worse and had no bottom line. Yet he would always worry about them for no reason. If it weren't for his family keeping an eye on him, he might have already secretly helped Liu Fugui.
As for the hurt I suffered in the past, it has gradually faded with the passage of time and the increase in age.
This is perhaps the complexity of blood ties that cannot be severed or untangled.
After dinner, Liu Xiangbei asked Liu Meilan and Liu Meixiang to help him choose some gifts that women like.
Liu Meilan thought Liu Xiangbei did a good job, so she wasn't stingy and prepared a large gift for Liu Xiangbei's wife.
Liu Meixiang also gave perfume, which meant she agreed to maintain regular contact with Liu Xiangbei's family.
Liu Xiangbei was very happy and looked forward to returning to China.
Although life abroad is nice, it's still abroad, and they are foreigners. Even though he's rich now, he still often faces discrimination.
He doesn't care about it as an adult, but he hopes his child can grow up healthy.
If possible, I'd like to have my child come to China to study instead of going abroad.
This time, Liu Xiangbei returned to Australia with a wealth of experience and a sense of accomplishment. He began preparing the necessary paperwork for his travel agency and getting ready to develop that business.
When his father-in-law and mother-in-law heard that he had already bought a house in Shenzhen, they were also looking forward to returning to settle down there during holidays after retirement.
After finishing all these tasks, Liu Meilan breathed a sigh of relief. She had finally gotten rid of Liu Fugui and Yang Lianhua without any psychological pressure.
At Sifangdao Investment Company, Liu Meilan convened a meeting with senior executives.
The heads of each project arrived and reported on their work one by one.
Director Hu, who is in charge of the museum, said in a deep voice: "We have already contacted the auction house, and they have asked us to transport it to Hong Kong Island for the auction."
Liu Meilan frowned. "Can't it be held in Shenzhen?"
"The people who buy these things are all from overseas. It's very convenient for them to go to Hong Kong, but they need more procedures to come to Shenzhen!"
Liu Meilan tapped her pen lightly on the table, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Can you guarantee safety? Can you ensure that our things won't be replaced?"
Director Hu nodded upon hearing this, "Everything brought over must be appraised by auction house experts before being loaded onto the vehicle, then sealed in boxes and transported to Hong Kong Island. If any items are found to have been switched or lost, they will pay a penalty of double the starting bid!"
"Double the starting price?" Liu Meilan raised an eyebrow slightly. "Are you sure that's written in the contract? Has it been signed?"
Upon hearing Liu Meilan's tone, Director Hu quickly explained, "We haven't signed yet, and I also think that double the starting price is too low! After all, it's those foreigners who want our things. Although these auction houses are internationally renowned, they are ultimately foreign auction houses! What if they collude and set a very low starting price? What if something is lost or damaged? We'll suffer a great loss!"
Liu Meilan nodded, "Yes? The starting price is too low! I've invited an overseas appraisal expert through a friend, who will give a reasonable appraisal price! Then compare it with the appraisal price given by the auction house's appraisal experts. If the difference is too large, be more cautious!"
"Yes, Mr. Liu!" Director Hu replied, but he felt there was still a loophole. "However, I have a question. Won't the appraisal experts you found have some kind of collusion with the appraisal experts from the auction house?"
Liu Meilan raised an eyebrow slightly. "This is an excellent question! We must indeed be very cautious with foreign experts! However, the expert I invited is very upright. He was persecuted for his past misdeeds at these auction houses, his family was destroyed, and he became a beggar. He hates those people at the auction houses to the core! This old William would never have any dealings with these auction houses!"
We found this person thanks to Lisa.
Many established and emerging figures in the international fashion industry enjoy collecting antiques, and Lisa, as the director of Roland Fashion, knows a great deal about this.