After Shu Wen heard Zhuang Rui's words, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment and looked at the young man in front of him again.
Although he is a foreigner, Shu Wen has been staying in Hong Kong since the 1970s. He has a thorough study of Chinese traditional culture and is a complete China hand.
Shu Wen knows that Chinese people are reserved, polite and modest in everything. For example, in the wealthy circle of Hong Kong, the superman is obviously very satisfied with his son, but when he calls his son, he often has to use the words "incompetent" or "dog" in front of him.
word.
Shu Wen is considered an older generation in Hong Kong's rich circle. Those second and third generation wealthy businessmen are all respectful when they see him. Now, Zhuang Rui is sarcastic with a gun and a stick, which has never happened before.
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But as Shu Wen, even if he was not satisfied with the young man Zhuang Rui, he would not argue with him. He smiled, looked at the cardboard boxes beside Zhuang Rui, and said: "I heard
He said that Niu Hong had lost a few items that the old man had left behind. Those items were given to my father-in-law by me and were passed down in my family. They are very commemorative. I also hope that Mr. Zhuang can part with them and let me buy them back. Is that okay?
"
"Did it come from Dr. Shu's family? No, right? These objects were passed down from our ancestors. I wonder what they have to do with Dr. Shu's family?" Zhuang Rui frowned after hearing Shu Wen's words.
It was impossible for him to return these things, and after hearing Shu Wen's words, Zhuang Rui knew the ultimate origin of these objects. He sneered and said: "Can I understand Dr. Shu's words in this way? It's just some
A robber breaks into someone else's house and steals something that belongs to someone else, and then he can call it his family heirloom?"
Shu Wen is an Austrian, and the catastrophe that Beijing experienced more than a hundred years ago was also attended by Austrians. The Old Summer Palace was destroyed, and the homes of all the princes and ministers in Beijing were looted, and millions of items were looted.
The treasures belonging to the Chinese nation were shipped abroad, which made all people in the domestic antique industry sad, and Zhuang Rui was no exception.
"this……"
Shu Wen was immediately speechless by Zhuang Rui. His grandfather did participate in the Eight-Power Allied Forces and came to China at the beginning of the last century. Shu Wen's grandfather also snatched these things from the Old Summer Palace.
Yes, later Shu Wen found out that the old ship king liked these antiques, so he took them out from home and gave them to the ship king. He knew that period of history very well, so he couldn't find anything to refute them.
However, Austrians, like Germans, can face up to their past history. If they do something wrong, they will do something wrong. They will not tamper with history despicably and shamelessly like a country on an isolated island. So Shu Wen said to Zhuang Rui
He was not angry, but said: "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhuang, I made a mistake."
Seeing the foreign old man admitting his mistake very simply, Zhuang Rui felt some affection for him. He smiled and waved his hand and said: "Those past things have nothing to do with you, Dr. Shu.
But for these things, I think it’s better for me to bring them back home.”
Hong Kong is a free port. Although it has returned to China, it still has its own laws and regulations. There is no so-called cultural relic smuggling crime. Cultural relics from the mainland that are prohibited from exporting are not subject to any restrictions in Hong Kong. Zhuang Rui does not want these
Precious national treasures once again flowed abroad from their own hands.
"this……"
Shu Wen didn't expect Zhuang Rui to say this. You know, Shu Wen didn't know that Niu Hong brought these things to the gambling boat before. And he himself had a deep affection for the old ship king, so he naturally didn't want the old ship king's relics to fall into the trap.
In the hands of others, these objects have signed an agreement in black and white, and legally belong to Zhuang Rui, which gives Shu Wen a headache.
"Let's see, Mr. Zhuang, you sold these things for 10 million, and I can buy them back for 20 million. Is that okay?" In desperation, Shu Wen came up with something that even he didn't believe Zhuang Rui would do.
Proposal accepted.
"Haha, I'm sorry, Dr. Shu. These things are the treasures of our country. If I have the ability, I must bring them back to the country. This is not a matter of money. I hope you can understand my feelings."
Sure enough, Zhuang Rui righteously rejected Shu Wen's suggestion. Not to mention 20 million, even 50 million, Zhuang Rui wouldn't sell it, 100 million? Well, maybe he would consider it, but the ghost guy also
It's impossible to pay such a high price.
"Xiao Zheng, look..." Shu Wen turned his eyes to Zheng Hua, wanting him to give him some words of advice.
"Uncle Shu, it's all Niu Hong's fault for being too impulsive..."
It's not that Zheng Hua doesn't want to help Shu Wen, it's just that he specifically inquired about Zhuang Rui's origins in the past few days and found out that he had participated in a private appraisal of cultural relics in China and was considered an antique person, so he wanted him to give up these things.
, Zheng Hua probably doesn’t have that much face.
Shu Wen frowned when he heard this. This was the first time he asked for help since he took charge of Global Shipping. Unexpectedly, he was rejected repeatedly. His impression of Zhuang Rui couldn't help but become a little worse. He thought for a while and said: "I
Do you remember that there is a rule like this in China? It means that the gambling account is paid back, and what is exported at the gambling table can also be won back at the gambling table?"
"Grandma, after all, don't you still want to regain your place?"
Zhuang Rui cursed secretly in his heart, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. This kind of free money was not too much for him. He nodded and said: "Yes, is it possible that Dr. Shu is also as proficient as Mr. Niu?"
Gambling skills?"
"No, no, no, apart from cutting the ribbon once at a Macau casino, I have never been to a casino a few times in my life.
What I want to do is, since these antiques were all lost in the casino, then I will send a representative to bet with Mr. Zhuang. If I win, Mr. Zhuang will return these antiques to me. If I lose,
There is no need to mention this matter again, of course, I will pay the equivalent of these antiques."
Shu Wen has a very good relationship with the gambling king of Macau. He knows that the gambling king has a person with very good gambling skills, and now he wants to borrow that person to gamble with Zhuang Rui. In his opinion, although Zhuang Rui is very lucky,
But when you really meet a master, winning or losing cannot be determined by luck.
Zhuang Rui glanced at Shu Wen with amusement and said, "Oh? I wonder how much money Dr. Shu thinks can be as valuable as these antiques?"
"Thirty million Hong Kong dollars!"
After Shu Wen learned from Zheng Hua what these antiques were, he immediately called someone to evaluate their market value. He just offered 20 million just to save some money and take it back, but let's talk about it now.
If you ask for 20 million, you will appear to be a petty person.
"Dr. Shu, I personally am not short of money. If you use money to make bets, then forget it..."
Zhuang Rui curled his lips slightly. The painting by Castiglione alone was estimated to fetch about 25 million, and the price of the two pairs of porcelain would not be less than 15 million. Shu
Wen's price was not very authentic, and he really didn't want to gamble anymore. The money would be too much to burn out, especially the money earned in this way, which made Zhuang Rui feel uneasy.
"Let's do this. I will take out three more pieces of porcelain and two ancient paintings to bet with Mr. Zhuang. What do you think?"
Shu Wen's purpose was not only to get back those antiques, but also to restore some reputation for the Niu family, so he decided to use his collection to bet against Zhuang Rui.
"Oh? That's fine, but I need to see what you brought first. If the value is equal, the bet you just proposed can be carried out."
Zhuang Rui's eyes lit up. It seemed that the foreign devil had a lot of good things in his hands. He guessed right. Shu Wen's grandfather was the commander of the Austrian army that invaded China. The things he robbed back to China were all pulled by carts.
Although a lot of it has been lost in the past century, some of it has been preserved in Shu Wen's hands.
"Of course, the antiques I take out will definitely be equal in value to these. Sorry, I'll make a call first." After Shu Wen saw Zhuang Rui agreeing, he picked up the phone and walked out of the box to start a fight.
"Zhuang Rui, let's forget about this. I think you are going to become a gambler."
Qin Xuanbing had been silent just now in order to protect Zhuang Rui. Now when she saw Shu Wen going out, she quickly pulled Zhuang Rui aside. She knew Shu Wen very well and never fought an uncertain battle in business. Now she and Zhuang Rui were
Rui Bet, Qin Xuanbing is not very optimistic that Zhuang Rui can win.
"Xuan Bing, I don't need this money, but I must take these things back. They are all treasures of our Chinese nation. It doesn't matter if they fall into the hands of foreign devils. It's okay. Your husband and I are lucky.
Very.”
Zhuang Rui's previous words were very awe-inspiring. Of course, he would not express his thoughts on filling his treasure room, but even if it were placed in his own basement, it would be better than putting it in a foreigner's collection room.
"Okay, it's up to you. These things are all earned anyway."
After Qin Xuanbing thought for a while, she stopped persuading her. She was still a little confused. In this afternoon, Zhuang Rui's net worth had increased by nearly 100 million. If it weren't for looking at the gambling table,
Qin Xuanbing still couldn't believe the stacks of chips.
"Mr. Zhuang, the gambling game will start tomorrow morning. Two people will bet on Stud. I wonder if you have any objections?"
At this time, Shu Wen also made a phone call and walked into the gambling hall again. He had just contacted the gambling king. Betting on stud was the suggestion given by the gambling king.
"Study?"
Zhuang Rui frowned when he heard the name, but immediately relaxed. His Hong Kong gambling movies were not for nothing. As for the gameplay of poker, apart from fighting landlords and leveling up, Zhuang Rui should be most familiar with it.
