Chu Xiangqian remembered that in the ten years from 60 to 70, the highest auction record for a Picasso oil painting was only US$55,000.

By 1970, the price had even dropped a bit, to only $53,200.

But Picasso died a few years later, and in just five or six years, the highest price rose to 3.3 million U.S. dollars.

In the next 20 years, the price rose sharply again, and then remained stable at around 50 million US dollars.

In other words, if you spend $50,000 to buy a Picasso oil painting, it will increase 1,000 times in about 30 years.

With such a high rate of return, Chu Xiangqian couldn't even convince himself to give up without stepping in.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiangqian looked at Norton again, "Help me acquire some Picasso oil paintings, and I'll exchange them with you for the skin of a white tiger. How about that?"

Norton couldn't help but be surprised when he heard about white tiger skin.

After repeatedly confirming with Chu Qianqian that it was a white tiger skin, Norton breathed heavily in surprise.

Whether you buy it back as a gift to Mountbatten or as a gift to the royal family, it will definitely help your status in the family and your future prospects.

"Master, can I see that white tiger skin? Otherwise, when I meet a collector who collects Picasso oil paintings, I don't know how to explain to him what happened when the white tiger skin fell to the ground."

Chu Qianqian glanced at the track, secretly thinking that when he comes here to play in the future, he should just watch the excitement and relax.

The Jockey Club’s capabilities on Hong Kong Island are greater than most people imagine.

If you guess correctly often, you will definitely be targeted by the Jockey Club.

Of course, if you want to be a horse owner, that's another matter.

He looked at Norton and said, "Let's go back to Kowloon. I'll treat you to grilled venison steak. As for the steak you owe me, treat me when the antique arrives in Hong Kong Island."

Norton nodded hurriedly and walked side by side with Chu Qianqian while chatting to find the car.

In fact, their actions have been seen by interested people.

Most people guessed that Norton was attracted by kung fu. Then he became envious and jealous of Chu Xiangqian.

Although many English people strongly oppose and even advocate the abolition of the royal family, if there is an opportunity to obtain a knighthood appointed by the royal family, 99% of the English people will not hesitate at all.

Even after the new millennium, not many people refuse.

This is not only related to a huge improvement in status, but also money and power.

Even directly participate in politics.

It would be weird if you don’t accept it.

And although the nobility declined and was kicked off the stage, it was just because they became poorer and poorer.

But for the big nobles, their influence is still there, so naturally some people will fawn over them.

Since Chu Xiangqian knows this, of course he will think about how to use Norton and his grandfather to increase his influence on Hong Kong Island.

When they arrived at the Guanqi Restaurant, Duan Hongchun heard that Norton was a noble with a title, and that this aristocratic boy was very respectful to Chu Xiangqian, and his eyes changed when he looked at Chu Xiangqian.

He hurriedly invited Chu Xiangqian and Norton into the best private room.

After listening to Chu Xiangqian's talk about getting some deer steak and special delicacies, Duan Hongchun hurriedly reported more than a dozen dish names.

Chu Qianqian rolled his eyes at Lao Duan, "Okay, just two dishes and one soup, don't do those time-consuming things."

Duan Hongchun glanced at Norton and saw that he had no objection, so he nodded and went out to prepare.

But I thought in my heart, this Master Chu is really a capable person, even the nobles are so obedient to him.

Secretly wondering if he sent his son to be Chu Xiangqian’s apprentice?

Returning to the kitchen, I personally watched the most skilled chef cook a large portion of charcoal-grilled deer steak.

I tasted a piece with a bowl, plate and chopsticks first, and when I felt satisfied, I had someone divide it into plates and carry it into the private room.

Seeing Chu Qianqian not using a knife and fork but using chopsticks instead, Duan Hongchun thought he didn't know how to use them and started to explain.

Chu threw the chopsticks forward and stared at Duan Hongchun for a few times, which immediately surprised Duan Hongchun. Norton's eyelids jumped as he felt that the roasted deer steak was not good enough.

After a while, Chu Xiangqian asked Duan Hongchun, "Is the restaurant a Chinese or a Western restaurant?"

Duan Hongchun understood immediately and saw Chu Qianqian smile and say to Norton, "This is a Chinese restaurant. You can try using chopsticks. This is also an experience for you."

Norton was stunned for a moment, then nodded, picked up a pair of red and black chopsticks, lamely picked up a deer steak and ate it.

Chu Qianqian then looked at Duan Hongchun, "Old Duan, being hospitable is a good thing, but being overly enthusiastic is flattery. Moreover, there are many dining etiquettes in Chinese food, and even extravagant ones will make guests feel that their wallets are too tight, understand.

Are you gone?"

Duan Hongchun nodded hurriedly, "I understand, I understand. Don't worry, Master Chu. From now on, our restaurant will strictly abide by Chinese food etiquette and rules."

"That's good." Chu Xiangqian then smiled and said to Duan Hongchun, "Think about it for yourself, there are many dishes in Chinese food that are not suitable for using knives and forks at all.

Also, for foreigners, using chopsticks to eat is actually a kind of fun.

Maybe after returning to China, I can brag and show off to my friends and relatives."

Duan Hongchun can understand this mentality after just a moment's thought. Being in the limelight is the same no matter whether it is Chinese or foreign.

Seeing that he had listened, Chu Qianqian waved his hand, and Duan Hongchun immediately nodded and left the private room.

I thought to myself, from the looks of it, this new partner is a strong conservative.

Then he thought about what areas of the restaurant needed to be improved, so as not to be caught by Chu Xiangqian again in the future.

After all, I am almost 40, and being lectured by a young man who is as old as my nephew makes me blush just thinking about Duan Hongchun.

Moreover, Chu Xiangqian said that Chinese food has become luxurious and unaffordable, which also inspired Duan Hongchun.

I secretly said that those troublesome dining etiquette are really not suitable for the current pace of life, even in Europe and the United States, they are not very particular about it.

But you can definitely learn more about Western food plating. As long as it looks good, not only will the food use less ingredients, but the price will also be more expensive.

In addition, Cantonese cuisine itself has a lot of noodles, which should be quite attractive to foreigners.

Of course, if you have the guts, you won't be able to raise prices arbitrarily. When you open another restaurant, it will focus on high-end restaurants.

Customers also target those foreign tourists.

Just thinking about it, Duan Hongchun felt that something was wrong.

I keep a record of my busy schedule in my notebook, and plan to call the chef and my father to discuss it when we are no longer busy.

If possible, it wouldn't cost much to hire an expert in Western food as a consultant.

Once it is really recognized by foreign tourists here on Hong Kong Island, then maybe the restaurant can be opened in London and New York in the future.

When he thought that he would become a tycoon in the catering industry in the future, Duan Hongchun was filled with energy.

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After lunch, Chu Qianqian was planning to walk home with Norton and his bodyguard.

But he didn't want to be pulled by Duan Hongchun, and talked about the branch he had discussed with the chef, and the idea of ​​​​Chinese food on Western-style plates.

Chu Xiangqian's eyes lit up after hearing this.

For me, I don’t need to consider this style at all. In the future, there will be many Chinese restaurant owners who, while operating abroad, will constantly explore new models based on Westerners’ tastes and habits, which are very popular among Westerners.

Even in the next few decades, Chinese food will remain expensive and very popular abroad.

After eating too much Chinese food, some foreigners actually look for the real taste of Chinese food instead of improved Western-style Chinese food.

Of course, you can also focus on fast food.

Panda Restaurant has even gone public, with a market value of tens of billions of dollars.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiangqian immediately agreed with Duan Hongchun's idea, telling him not to be afraid of spending money and to conduct experiments first when he had the guts to do so.

Then go to a store in Central and try it out.

But I was thinking, let Duan Hongchun focus on high-end Western-style Chinese food, while he went to London to open a Panda Restaurant?

When he thought of the scale of tens of billions of dollars, Chu Xiangqian was instantly moved.

My attitude toward Norton has also changed.

With the help of this guy, doing business in London will be much easier.

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After returning home, I said hello to my master, my wife, and my uncle, and entered the martial arts training room on the second floor.

Instructing Norton to put off his suit jacket, Chu Xiangqian hit the wooden dummy all over the place.

The wooden dummy is not unique to Wing Chun. At level eight, Wudang Quan also uses the wooden dummy as a prop for practicing.

Chu Xiangqian even felt that Wudang might be the first to use it.

Norton didn't seem surprised at first, and his bodyguard even frowned.

He didn't doubt Chu Qianqian's ability. That day under the ring, he could clearly see Chu Qianqian hitting the tornado.

Now that I see Chu Xiangqian driving a wooden dummy, I just think that Chu Xiangqian is trying to deal with Norton.

Just beating and beating, Chu moved forward faster and faster, and finally his hands appeared as ghosts, and the bodyguard was immediately horrified.

Norton stared at Chu Qianqian's hands and wooden dummy with excitement on his face.
To be continued...