Mei Xue really felt that Liu Dong had won his bet this time. Let’s not talk about anything else, just the Chinese artworks that Dennis Eskenazi gave him in exchange.
Although in terms of influence, there may be some gap with the influence of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings in the world. But in terms of economic value, it is no less than or even more than a Leonardo da Vinci painting.
The oil painting "The Savior of the World" is so valuable!
And the appearance of the last Leonardo da Vinci's representative work "The Last Supper" made Liu Dong even more profitable!
Although both paintings are oil paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, in terms of artistic value and influence, "The Last Supper" is definitely the best among them.
And "The Savior of the World" is just a relatively ordinary work among the more than twenty existing oil paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. Although its value still exceeds the works of almost all European painters in the past hundreds of years!
"If I let Mr. Dennis know this time that he suffered such a big loss, I'm afraid he will come to you to argue!" After appreciating this representative painting by the art master, Mei Xue turned back and smiled at Liu Dong.
"Haha, of course! But I will be shipping this painting back to China in the next few days. By then it will be too late for him to know!" Liu Dong shook his head.
In fact, Liu Dong's so-called transportation back to China is actually just relying on mustard space! This way, he will avoid getting into trouble when going through customs!
Of course, Liu Dong, the domestic customs officer, has no intention of hiding it. He also wants to find an honest channel to get these priceless paintings into his own hands!
"Aren't you planning to open a museum? This painting will definitely be exposed by then. What will happen if Mr. Dennis comes to visit you again?" Mei Xue asked worriedly.
"Don't be afraid! In the antique business, one relies on one's eyesight. If you have poor eyesight, you will lose the treasure. You can only blame yourself for your lack of appraisal ability! I definitely have no regrets about this! This is true both at home and abroad!" Liu Dongxiao
road.
"oh!"
Looking at Mei Xue who nodded, Liu Dong smiled and admired the famous paintings by Leonardo da Vinci in front of him. Perhaps this was one of the biggest gains from his trip to the UK!
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Because he was busy looking for a house and consigning the artwork exchanged from Dennis Eskenazi, Liu Dong did not catch up with the opening ceremony of the Royal Escort Jockey Club. Fortunately, he had to wait until he finished his work.
Finally, don't miss the most exciting 'Gold Cup Day' at the Jockey Club!
"Xiaoxue, are you okay?"
Liu Dong, who had been sitting in the living room for more than half an hour without seeing Mei Xue come downstairs, reluctantly picked up the phone.
"My dear, come up here and help me see which hat is suitable for me to wear this time?"
Listening to Mei Xue's troubled voice on the phone, Liu Dong couldn't help but secretly smile bitterly. He really didn't understand that just for a good-looking hat on the Jinbei Day, his girlfriend could choose more than half an hour later. She still couldn't decide.
Come down.
Maybe it’s true as Liu Dong thinks. He, a Chinese who has just arrived, does not understand British culture better than Mei Xue, a lover who has studied abroad for almost two years!
Just when Liu Dong hung up the phone and was about to get up and go upstairs, he saw Edward Chen in a black dress outside the window and Melissa, dressed in a dress, getting out of the car and walking towards the villa.
After walking to the door in person and welcoming the two of them in, Melissa looked around the living room and said, "Where's Liu Xue? Why didn't you see her?"
"She is still upstairs deciding which hat to wear to participate in today's Jockey Club's Gold Cup Day. And she is not sure whether to pay attention?" Liu Dong said with a wry smile.
"Really? Then I'll go help her!"
After these days of contact, Melissa has become a very good friend of Mei Xue, referred to as her ‘best friend’!
"She's on the third floor!"
Looking at Melissa, who was wearing a lavender evening dress and preparing to go upstairs, Liu Dong quickly reminded her.
"Know!"
Seeing the other party's back disappearing around the corner of the stairs, Edward Chen glanced at Liu Dong with a smile and said, "How is it? It's troublesome for women to dress up, right?"
"It's quite troublesome, but after a long time, I got used to it!" Liu Dong said.
He has more than just a confidante named Mei Xue!
After nodding, Edward Chen pondered briefly and said, "Liu Dong, my father wants to invite you to our house in the evening. I wonder if you have time?"
"Tonight?"
"Yes. Just tonight!"
"Okay, it just so happens that I have nothing to do tonight!" Liu Dong agreed happily.
In fact, Liu Dong has an inexplicable affection for both Edward Chen and the other person's father, Chen Changxing. Therefore, although the two parties have not been together for a long time, Liu Dong already regards the other person as his good friend.
Friend. So when faced with the invitation, he readily agreed.
Liu Dong's words also made Edward Chen feel relieved, and he finally completed his father's instructions!
Later, after the two chatted for nearly half an hour, Mei Xue and Melissa came downstairs.
Looking at Mei Xue, who is wearing a long white dress, a light pink hat with a white bow on her head, a tall figure, a delicate and beautiful face, Liu Dong also admitted that the more than an hour of time was indeed not wasted!
The exquisite makeup perfectly expresses Mei Xue's pure and intellectual beauty.
It has been said all the time that "a woman should be pleased with her appearance." The admiration shown on Liu Dong's face made Mei Xue feel relieved and happy at the same time.
"We'd better leave quickly, otherwise we won't have enough time!" Liu Dong said after the four of them talked to each other.
At his reminder, the four of them quickly walked towards the helicopter that had been parked on the lawn outside the villa for a long time.
Although London is not far from the racecourse at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, it takes more than an hour to drive there, which is far less convenient and faster than flying there directly.
About 20 minutes later, Liu Dong had already seen the huge racecourse below, but what surprised him even more was the dense crowd inside!
In the days since he came to London, Liu Dong has become accustomed to the sparsely populated streets, especially in the suburbs (compared to China). Now he suddenly saw so many people crowded together, at least 300,000.
, which really surprised Liu Dong.
But as British people, Edward Chen and Melissa have long been used to it!
"The Royal Ascot Jockey Club is the most extravagant and luxurious horse racing club in the world. Many traditional British people attach great importance to it. Especially the 'Gold Cup Day' is a 'match show' for the hats of British ladies and ladies.
Even the queen and royal princesses will participate in it, so it is very lively! More importantly, horse racing is a traditional and elegant aristocratic sport in the West. Various horse racing activities are also regarded as the most important social platform! Therefore
, every year on this day, more than 300,000 British locals and tourists gather here, and the number of people watching the broadcast on TV at home is even more than millions!... The Royal Ascot Jockey Club is one of the most popular horse races in the UK.
The biggest festival of the year!”
Edward Chen's explanation also made Liu Dong understand the British love for this horse racing meeting.
"I thought the British liked football the most?" Liu Dong said.
"Football, horse racing and afternoon tea are the favorites of all British people! But now that the Premier League is suspended, it goes without saying that the Royal Ascot has become the most popular sport among British people!" Chen explained.
"So, do you have a horse to participate in this horse race?" Liu Dong asked curiously after nodding.
"I don't, but my father does!" Chen said.
"Your father? His horse will also participate in today's race?"
"Well, my father's 'Purple Maple' will participate in today's 'Speed Racing'!" Edward Chen said.
The so-called speed horse racing is derived from the selection of excellent horses. Therefore, the main competition is the horse, not the rider. Although the rider's own driving ability and the tacit understanding with the horse are also important. But the quality of the results is mainly
It depends on the horse's speed, endurance, strength, breed and parent's bloodline.
It can be said that in speed horse racing, the horse component accounts for 60-70%, while the human component only accounts for 30-40%.
In addition to flat horse racing, obstacle racing, light racing and relay horse racing, in addition to the requirements for the excellence of the horses, an excellent rider is also very important.
"That looks pretty good!" Liu Dong said with a smile.
"What do you mean?" Edward Chen asked curiously.
"This time, Liu Dong also has a horse to participate in today's 'Gold Cup Day' speed horse racing event. He will probably compete with his uncle on the same stage!" Mei Xue explained next to him.
"Really?" Chen said in surprise.
Liu Dong also smiled and nodded. His Black Wind was participating in today's speed horse racing.
Because the more demanding a competition is on horses, the more it can highlight Heifeng’s excellence! Of course, it can also better reflect Old Green’s ability to train good horses, and by the way, it can bring more profits to his ranch.
This was also what he had explained in advance when he sold Black Wind to Liu Dong.
"Hey, Liu Dong! Which horse is yours? You must point it out to me when the time comes!" Chen said curiously.
"Okay, no problem!"
While the four of them were chatting, the helicopter gradually landed on the apron specially prepared for the horse racing venue.
However, what surprised Liu Dong was that when they got off the helicopter, a lot of people were already waiting outside. But they were all acquaintances, mainly Dennis Eskenazi and Chen Changxing, and two other people beside them.
The women who are fashionably dressed and also wearing gorgeous high hats are their respective wives!
Dennis Eskenazi's wife Alice, Liu Dong, who often visits their villa these days because of the antique exchange, has known her for a long time. But this is the first time for Liu Dong to meet Chen Changxing's wife.
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…………………………………………………………………………………… (To be continued.)
ps: The update is a little late, please forgive me! There will be an update later!