On the Chuzhou Ring Expressway, a Mercedes-Benz S600L luxury sedan was speeding at the speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour.
The 6.0T, V12 twin-turbocharged engine, with 530 horsepower and a maximum torque of 830N·M, makes this car full of power and can accelerate from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers in only four seconds.
Shen Yu sat in the back seat and listened to Chen Guangnan's various chatter, such as how he saw a piece of Qing Dynasty calligraphy and painting last month, missed a piece of Ming Dynasty mutton-fat jade Ruyi last week, etc.
But today Shen Yu got to experience what it's like to have a billionaire be his driver.
It can be seen that Chen Guangnan is very happy.
Because there is finally hope of getting the long-coveted ancient furniture.
As long as the other party is willing to sell, Chen Guangnan is not afraid of spending money.
Shen Yu also knew that the other party was rich.
Chen Guangnan has a lot of business, and Shen Yu knows that it is related to car sales.
There are several luxury brand 4S stores in Chuzhou, Dongjiang, and Jiangzhou, and they also represent two heavy truck brands.
Therefore, Chen Guangnan’s cash flow is very abundant.
He has no shortage of money.
While Chen Guangnan was drinking water, Shen Yu took a look at the gold-plated invitation certificate in his hand.
From today on, Shen Yu has an additional identity, that of the chief calligraphy and painting appraiser of Gaogu Auction House.
With the title of "chief appraiser of calligraphy and painting" of Gaogu Auction House, Shen Yu doesn't know how many extra benefits he will get.
It is conceivable that his business in "Lantingju" will reach a higher level in the future.
Your status in the antique shop will also increase.
Just imagine the chief calligraphy and painting appraiser of Gaogu Auction House, who would ignore it?
It would even be a help to Shen Yu on the treasure appraisal column.
After all, the owner of a small antique shop is nothing compared to the chief appraiser of an antique auction.
These are all considerations made by Pei Yuqin for him. It can be said that without Pei Yuqin, even if Shen Yu's fame were three points higher, he would not have been able to obtain this title.
Shen Yu went to the appraisal center to see three paintings today.
The first two paintings are all light blue, which shows that they are imitations from the Qing Dynasty.
The second fan, Shen Yu, looked new on the big screen. After seeing it in person, I realized that it had been reframed.
Shen Yu was a little surprised by the third painting. It was an authentic work by Chen Hongshou and Chen Laolian, masters of calligraphy and painting in the late Ming Dynasty. Its market value was three million.
In the calligraphy and painting market, Chen Laolian's works have always been very popular, and they are almost as good as Tang Yin's original works.
It's just that the other party wants to find someone to re-appraise it, and their willingness to bid is very low.
In other words, the deal failed.
Shen Yu decided to take out his "Ink Bamboo and Stone Picture" by Wang Mengduan.
It's still some time before the Gaogu Autumn Auction, and Shen Yu also wants to see if he can find another Ming Dynasty calligraphy and painting for Pei Yuqin.
"Xiao Shen, why are you suddenly stunned?" Chen Guangnan glanced at the rearview mirror and asked.
Shen Yu stretched out and said, "I'm a little tired. I went to the flea market today to browse the stalls, and then I was dragged to Gaogu by Sister Qin. Now my eyes are a little sore.
"But it's okay to help Brother Chen look at a few antiques."
Chen Guangnan said cheerfully, "Xiao Shen, let me give you a car. Even if the appraisal fees are paid for these times, let's agree first that I am not driving this car."
Shen Yu quickly declined, "Brother Chen, you are just out of touch. When I opened my shop, if you hadn't always helped me, I might have closed down long ago."
Chen Guangnan smiled and did not answer, seeming to have made a decision.
The car sped along, crossed Bridge No. 7, drove along the riverside road for another three kilometers, and turned onto an unnamed two-way four-lane road.
There are pleasant green belts on both sides of the driveway. This should be an internal road.
After driving for about another kilometer, the car slowed down in front of a villa community.
Shuijingtiancheng Community is the most famous high-end villa residential area in Chuzhou City.
It was developed by Tiancheng Group, the most powerful real estate developer in Chuzhou besides Chujian Group.
Five years ago, this area was still a wasteland by the river. Tiancheng Group invested a lot of money to build this luxury villa community with 300 single-family villas.
Among them, there are both Chinese classical garden style and modern fashionable and simple style, which are very popular among urban elites and wealthy people.
Because it is close to Chuzhou City, it is even more popular than the Jiangan Villa Area.
Now it is the dream of many young people in Chuzhou to buy a villa here.
Even wealthy people from surrounding counties and cities hope to buy property here.
"It's strange. I didn't expect Li Haiyang to have such a villa. Brother, I worked so hard every day that I couldn't buy a house in Shuijingtiancheng. Where did this guy get his money? Did it come from the strong wind? ”
Chen Guangnan muttered, took out his cell phone and called the other party.
After a few polite words, Chen Guangnan said: "Villa No. 269, right? Okay, I'll be there soon. Mr. Li, we have agreed that you can't start selling items before I arrive."
The phone's speakerphone was turned on, and Shen Yu could hear Li Haiyang's voice on the other end of the phone.
This person speaks in a leisurely manner, with a slightly hoarse voice but clear logic. It is definitely not easy to pick up the slack in the hands of such a person.
After detailed registration at the gate guard, the Mercedes-Benz S600L drove into Shuijingtiancheng.
The greenery inside the villa area is very good. It rained just now, but now the sky has cleared up and there is still a trace of water vapor in the air.
The fresh air, the clear blue sky, and the giant trees and green grass everywhere make people feel relaxed and happy.
The entrance is a group of single-family Western-style villas, and after driving a few hundred meters inside, it becomes a Chinese-style classic.
There are all kinds of pavilions, small lakes and clear springs, wooden bridges and cold pools.
It's just that the road is a bit roundabout, which makes Chen Guangnan drive a little confused, "Xiao Shen, this is not the first time I've been to this Shuijingtiancheng villa area, why do I feel confused today?"
Shen Yu smiled and said, "Isn't this strange? Brother Chen, the friends you know are either rich or expensive. When buying a villa, you must buy the front one because it is easier to get in and out.
"Li Haiyang's building is numbered 269, so it must be at the very back of the community. If you haven't been inside before, it will definitely feel strange."
After twisting and turning for several hundred meters, we finally arrived in front of a Chinese-style single-family villa.
The house number next to the copper door of the villa is No. 269.
This is a three-story villa, which looks at least seven or eight hundred square meters from the outside.
The surrounding courtyard walls are wrapped in primary-colored rocks and look very solid.
On both sides of the gate, there is a white marble stone lion more than two meters high with angry eyebrows, which makes people look in awe.
Two young men in suits were already standing in front of the gate. They saw Chen Guangnan's Mercedes-Benz approaching and hurriedly directed it to park in the exclusive parking space of the villa.
Chen Guangnan rolled down the window, "Is this Li Haiyang, Mr. Li's villa?"
One of the young people with some freckles on his face bent down and replied: "Yes, you are Mr. Chen. Mr. Li asked me to welcome you here. Because there are many distinguished guests in the villa, he cannot greet him personally, so he asked me to welcome you here." I apologize to you."
Chen Guangnan waved his hand and skillfully drove the car into the parking space.
The two got out of the car, and Shen Yu had a strange expression on his face because he saw a familiar car in another parking space, which was Xu Duofu's BMW 760.
From this point of view, Xu Duofu is one of the other three groups of buyers invited by Li Haiyang.
At this time, the copper electric sliding door of the villa had been fully opened, and the freckled young man bent down and made a gesture of invitation.
Walking into the villa is like walking into the private garden of an ancient wealthy businessman.
The courtyard is shaded from the sun and the flowers are in full bloom.
The fragrance of flowers fills the heart and lungs.
The whole yard is filled with lush green plants.
There is also a bamboo forest, the green bamboos are all green and verdant.
Beside the forest are exquisite stone tables and benches, and there are many tea utensils for people to drink tea and enjoy bamboo.
Seeing this, Chen Guangnan gritted his teeth and said, "Brother, I was really hasty. I never thought that the other party was so rich. I can't even buy this villa without tens of millions."
Shen Yu naturally couldn't say that the other party was not good at recognizing people, "Don't talk about Brother Chen, no one knows how many antiques Mr. Li left for Li Haiyang.
"If there are a few authentic paintings by Shen Zhou and Tang Yin, or blue and white paintings from official kilns in the Ming Dynasty, it would not be difficult to sell them and buy a villa."
"Invite your two distinguished guests."
There is a building with raised eaves and corners behind a pavilion in the villa. It is not big, only about a hundred or ten square meters from the outside.
There is a plaque hanging on the lintel, with three characters written in gold and regular script: "Guanbao Pavilion".
The font is elegant and very antique.
"Brother Chen, we have been waiting for you for a long time." At this time, a hearty and sweet voice came from Guanbao Pavilion.
