After much pushing and pushing, the so-called authentic work of the so-called painting saint Wu Daozi, "Picture of Masters in the Pine Forest", was finally accepted by Shen Yu.
For a rich man like Zheng Congyuan, it is impossible to get back what he gave away.
And if he gives it to you and you don’t want it, he will think that you look down on him!
It can be said that Shen Yu has seen the real world with his grandfather. After he opened his own shop, he also met many people from all walks of life. Many rich people have this weird temper. The more polite you are to him, the more he feels that you are looking at him. I can't afford it, because I don't like the cheapness of things. You asked for it generously, but he was very happy.
As soon as Shen Yu put the scroll into the wooden box, the sound of walking with high heels could be heard.
Shen Yu looked up and saw that it was the short-haired cheongsam woman who had taken him into Zuixianju, twisting her waist and walking into the hall.
What was a little strange was that when she came in, she didn't talk to Li Hanlin or Mr. Qian, but she approached Zheng Congyuan and asked in an unusually respectful voice: "Chairman, it's already eleven o'clock, do you want to inform me?" Are you preparing a table of food and drinks at Zuixian Tower?"
When Zheng Congyuan heard this, he immediately scolded him angrily: "We'll talk about the meal later. Didn't you see that I'm busy? You really have no discernment!"
The short-haired cheongsam woman did not expect that Zheng Congyuan would rebuke her in front of so many people. She was stunned for a moment, and then her originally rosy face instantly turned white, and then turned red again in just a few seconds, as if she was drunk.
She wanted to explain a few words, but in the end she didn't dare to speak. She just lowered her head and remained silent.
Everyone in the hall was a little baffled when they saw Zheng Congyuan's nameless anger. You, a rich man, bought a painting and got noticed. Why would you lose your temper with a little girl? Shen Yu was naturally among them. He always thought that this beautiful woman with short hair was an employee of Zui Xianju. Well, it turned out to be Zheng Congyuan who had been causing trouble for a long time.
Zheng Congyuan sent his people to pick him up at the door of Zuixianju. It seemed that he really gave Uncle Li a lot of face!
Zheng Congyuan waved his hand in disgust, "Go out, I will call you if something happens, but don't come in and bother me again if you have nothing to do!"
"Okay Chairman! I will never do it again!"
The short-haired woman pouted and turned around to walk out of the hall. Seeing her shoulders shaking, she must have cried in grievance the moment she turned around.
When she was about to walk out of the hall, the short-haired woman turned her head and looked into the hall. This time she did not look at Zheng Congyuan, but at Shen Yu.
Her pretty face was covered with tears, and her eyes were covered with mist. There was clearly a bit of anger in her eyes, as if she was questioning Shen Yu. If you hadn't identified this painting as a fake, then neither would I. You will get scolded.
But when she saw Shen Yu looking at her, she felt a little embarrassed to face Shen Yu's beautiful face, so she hurriedly covered her face and ran out quickly.
When Shen Yu saw Zheng Congyuan reprimanding the short-haired woman, he felt a little resentful. Speaking of which, Zheng Congyuan's anger had something to do with him, but he was not a pity person and did not say anything to help.
"Mr. Zheng, your research on ancient jade is well known in the circle. I happen to have a jade plaque here that I need you to identify. Please don't refuse!"
After Li Hanlin finished speaking, a small black and shiny wooden box appeared in his palm like a magic trick. After opening the box, a flawless white square jade plaque lay quietly inside.
At this moment, a ray of sunlight happened to hit the jade plaque, and the jade plaque immediately emitted a heart-stopping and intoxicating light. At this moment, the idiom "white as jade" suddenly had the best reference.
"Sheet-fat white jade, this? This...could this be???" Zheng Congyuan stuttered when he saw the jade plaque that Li Hanlin took out.
He turned and shouted to the waiter at the door: "Go get towels and water quickly!"
Perhaps he had already experienced a similar appreciation meeting. Not ten seconds after Zheng Congyuan finished speaking, two very energetic waiters walked in steadily, one carrying a basin of water and the other carrying a wooden tray.< /p>
The basin is made of silver and the carved patterns look like a work of art, while the towels are a thick pile with more than ten towels. Judging from the thickness and condition, they must be customized and high-quality.
After cleaning his hands and drying them, Zheng Congyuan spread several towels on the red sandalwood Eight Immortals table after feeling that there were no sweat or water stains on his hands, and then carefully took out the jade plaque from the box.
From the moment he washes his hands to the last moment when he holds the jade tablet in his hand, the whole set of actions is done in one go, giving people a very professional feeling, just like how to take the jade tablet from the wooden box, how to hold the jade, and how to view the jade. Like him, this is the proper process for appreciating jade.
Shen Yu looked around and saw that Zheng Congyuan was rumored to be a great expert in ancient jade appraisal. Today, when he saw it, he was indeed well-deserved! His skill in appreciating jade and his standards are completely master-level!
It’s not much better than some of my grandfather’s old friends who are experts in identifying ancient jade!
Seeing Zheng Congyuan being so solemn, Mr. Qian, Fatty Li, and Lin Xifeng put down the tea and cakes in their hands and all gathered around.
This jade plaque is about six centimeters high, four centimeters wide and less than one centimeter thick. One side is engraved with landscape figures and the other side is engraved with poetry. Because it was far away, Shen Yu could not see the specific content on the jade plaque clearly.
By the time Zheng Congyuan could not put it down, he could not put it down. He kept talking about "good jade, good jade."
Lin Xifeng scratched his bald forehead, "I say, Boss Zheng, don't just talk about good jade here. Why is this jade so good? You should tell us. You are just playing with jade." Great experts know everything, but we know only six of the seven orifices about ancient jade, and we still know nothing about it!"
Li Hanlin glared, "No one will think you are mute if you don't speak! Didn't you see Mr. Zheng appreciating it? Your baby didn't cry when he was just born. He only cried after being slapped by your father. Now you How can this kid be so eloquent?"
"Yes, I was wrong. From now on, you just think I'm a mute. No, I'm just a mute!" Lin Xifeng chuckled and shut up!
"When Lin Xifeng was born, Uncle Li was in his family. It seems that the two families are well-connected. No wonder Uncle Li scolded Lin Xifeng like a grandson, and Lin Xifeng didn't dare to fart." Observe words and expressions. A necessary skill for working in the antique shop. Through the conversation between the two, Shen Yu became more sure of his previous speculation.
"Since Boss Lin wants to hear it, then Mr. Zheng will tell me some of my personal opinions on ancient jade." He carefully placed the jade plaque on the Eight Immortals table, Zheng Congyuan wiped the sweat on his forehead and said slowly.
"Our Chinese jade culture has a long history. Apart from anything else, just a modest gentleman who is as gentle as jade makes people unable to get rid of their love for jade.
"Jade represents the noble character of a gentleman who is honest, kind, tolerant and reserved. The benevolent will not worry, the knowledgeable will not be confused, and the brave will not be afraid.
"Of course, jade also represented wealth and status in ancient times, as well as good luck and happiness.
"Jade can be divided into nephrite and jade. Soft jade is respected by Hetian jade, while jadeite regards jade as the king. Before jade entered the country in the Qing Dynasty, Hotan jade was the undoubted king of jade.
"There are seven categories of Hotan jade: white jade, green white jade, sapphire, jasper, black jade, topaz, and sugar jade.
"Among them, the best white jade is the mutton-fat white jade, and the most famous jade brand made from mutton-fat white jade is the 'Zigang brand'."
After Zheng Congyuan finished speaking, he carefully picked up the mutton-fat white jade plaque again and affirmed in a very low tone: "Yes, this is the Zigang plaque!"
