"Okay, now the business is over. Mr. Zhou, you also know the rules here. If you want to build furniture, you still need to provide the wood!" Uncle Long said at this time.
"Well, I know Mr. Long's rules. I have brought all the materials. The authentic Indian small-leaf red sandalwood is at Quancheng Railway Station. I will bring it to you this afternoon. Of course, the remaining materials will all belong to you! In addition,
, this is a check for two million, please keep it!"
Looking at the bearer check from the commercial bank placed on the table, the old man couldn't help but shook his head, "I'd be very grateful if you could help me recommend Xiaodong to Mr. Yan, so you'd better take the money back!"
"No, no, Mr. Long! Your craftsmanship is among the best in the country. I'm very grateful that you can make furniture for me. You have to accept this check no matter what, otherwise I won't be able to let you do it this time.
Come on!" Zhou Bin stood up and said quickly.
Looking at the firm expression on his face, the old man hesitated for a while and finally nodded, and then said with a bold smile: "Okay, I will accept the check shamelessly. Don't worry, as long as the materials arrive, you can give me one month at most."
Whatever you want can be done!”
"Haha, this is the best! If that's not enough, there is one more thing that Mr. Long needs help with?" Zhou Bin continued.
"Tell me what's going on? As long as my old man can do whatever he can, I will naturally help you!"
"Actually, it's nothing. I just like the statue of Guan Gong carved by Brother Liu very much. I wonder if Brother Liu can give it to me?" Zhou Bin asked with a smile.
"Xiaodong, what do you think?" the old man asked.
Seeing both of them looking at him, Liu Dong also stood up from his seat. To be honest, he liked Zhou Bin's boldness, and this statue of Guan Gong was something he originally planned to put away after showing it to Uncle Long.
For sale in Taiyi Court.
Now, since Zhou Bin likes it so much, the same goes for selling it to him. "Since Mr. Zhou likes it, then I will give this statue of Guan Gong to you!"
Liu Dong knew very well how rare and precious it was to have the opportunity to become a disciple of the Northern Jade Carving Master Yan Lao. This was something that hundreds of thousands of jade carving masters across the country dreamed of. Therefore, even now Zhou Bin
He had already agreed, and it was because of Mr. Long’s reputation, but he still felt a little uneasy in his heart.
That's why he wanted to give this statue of Guan Gong to Zhou Bin. There is a saying that 'taking someone's hand is short, eating someone's mouth is short'. Liu Dong still knows this truth after having been around for so many years.
Therefore, at this moment, his tone was unprecedentedly generous, not to mention that he had gained more than three million yuan by selling Kangxi snuff bottles, as well as the valuable Wang Shuyuan octagonal stupa, and Tang Yin's "Spring Mountain Companion Picture" scroll, plus
Liu Dong, who had Liu Yong's handwritten calligraphy of the Four Confucian Classics and other priceless treasures and antiques in his hands, no longer valued tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars as much as before.
Although Zhou Bin, who has rich social experience, can more or less guess the purpose of Liu Dong's move, sometimes he knows it, but his inner feelings are different. Just like Qianlong and Heshen in the Qing Dynasty, although Qianlong knew it in his heart
I knew He Shen was trying to flatter him, but I couldn't help but he was willing to listen.
"Haha, Brother Liu is really generous. I am determined to be your friend! But I can't ask for this Guan Gong wood carving for free!" After saying that, Zhou Bin took out a yellow-covered checkbook from his jacket pocket.
'Shua shua shua' wrote a few numbers, signed it, tore it off and gave it to Liu Dong.
"Three hundred thousand? Isn't this too much?" Liu Dong looked at the number above and couldn't help but said in surprise.
Although the material of his Guan Gong statue was good and the carving was excellent, he thought it would only sell for about 100,000 yuan at most, but he didn't expect Zhou Bin to give it so much at once.
"Haha, this is not much. It is made of dark wood grown from golden nanmu, and Brother Liu's craftsmanship is so good. It costs 300,000 yuan. Speaking of which, I have the advantage!" In fact, this thing is just like an antique. When you meet someone you like,
, even if the item far exceeds its market value, he is still willing to buy it. Therefore, Zhou Bin, who really likes this statue of Guan Gong, does not think that 300,000 yuan to buy this statue of Guan Gong is expensive.
"Okay, Xiaodong, put it away! Mr. Zhou is very rich, and that's right!" At this time, Uncle Long, who was sitting aside, said.
"Mr. Long, you must be merciful. I earned this money with my own hard work, and I feel bad about spending it!" After hearing this, Zhou Bin couldn't help but look at the old man and said with a bitter smile.
After hearing what the two people said, Liu Dong stopped being pretentious, and he could tell from Zhou Bin's clothes and the fact that he always brought two bodyguards with him when he went out.
It says a lot, but to others it is just a hair on the thigh.
Although he had the intention to give 200,000 of the 300,000 yuan to Uncle Long, he thought it was the original price of the gloomy piece of wood. However, Liu Dong also knew in his heart that now was not the time, so he gave this piece of wood to Uncle Long.
The check of three hundred thousand was put into his own pocket first.
"Brother Liu, Mr. Long, it's almost noon now! Why don't I be the host today and treat you two to dinner!" After the official conversation was over, the three of them chatted for a while. Zhou Bin looked at the gold Rolex watch on his wrist.
When it was time, he said with a smile.
"No need, I'm old and it's too hot outside, so I won't go to eat. Let Xiaodong go with you!" the old man said after waving his hand.
Looking at the look on the old man's face, Zhou Bin didn't force it, and after listening to Uncle Long's instructions, Liu Dong didn't refuse. In addition, he had a very good impression of Zhou Bin, who was generous with money and had a bold personality.
In addition, if his own shop really opens in Quancheng in the future, it is very necessary to establish a good relationship with a rich man like Zhou Bin who is rich and likes carving and is his best big customer in advance.
"Well, since Mr. Long won't go, I can't force him. Then Brother Liu, let's go!" Zhou Bin said.
"Wait a minute! Mr. Zhou, could you please go sit in front first? I have something to tell Xiaodong!" Just when the two were about to get up and start driving, Uncle Long seemed to have remembered something and suddenly said.
"Well, okay! I just want to put away this Guan Gong wood carving!" Hearing this, Zhou Bin said without the slightest hint of anger on his face.
Seeing his back disappearing through the archway leading to Taiyi Pavilion in front of the courtyard, Uncle Long stretched out his hand to signal Liu Dong to sit down, and couldn't help but said with a look of regret on his face, "Xiaodong, I have tried my best.
I have given you the ability to fight for it, but unfortunately you still have to rely on yourself in the end!"
"No, Uncle Long, I am already very grateful to get this opportunity! After all, with Mr. Yan's status in the jade carving world, not everyone has this opportunity!" Liu Dong thanked him sincerely.
Seeing the deep gratitude on Liu Dong's face, the old man couldn't help but waved his hands in relief, "As long as you understand your psychology, work hard after you go back this time! Try to make your life better in this half year.
Take your carving skills to a higher level, and with Zhou Bin's help, your chances of success will be great!"
"I understand, Uncle Long, I will definitely work hard after I go back!" Liu Dong said firmly, "Well, by the way, Uncle Long...!"
Liu Dong just took out the check of 300,000 yuan that Zhou Bin gave him from his pocket. Before he could say anything, he was interrupted by Uncle Long, "Okay, just keep the 300,000 yuan by yourself.
I'm a lot older and don't need so much money!" After a pause, he said, "Okay, brat, let's go quickly. Don't keep Mr. Zhou waiting. It's not good to neglect others!"
After listening to what he said, Liu Dong, who understood the old man's character, didn't say anything more. Instead, he truly kept the old man's concern for him in his heart, secretly thinking that he would repay the favor if he had the opportunity in the future, but he himself also knew this opportunity.