"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter!" The shopkeeper chuckled and presented the scroll with both hands, "The painting has been framed. Mr. Xuanyuan will see if he is satisfied or not."
Niu Youdao took it in his hand, spread it out, checked it briefly, and nodded: "Not bad!" Then he handed it to Black Peony and said, "It's framed!"
Black Peony couldn't wait to admire it, her eyes were glued to the painting and she couldn't move away.
Yuanfang also came up to appreciate it again, and once again clicked his tongue.
Niu Youdao turned around and saw that the shopkeeper was still there and seemed to have no intention of leaving. He couldn't help but be surprised and asked: "What's wrong, shopkeeper?"
"Haha, there is indeed something wrong. Oh, I just don't know if it's appropriate to say it." The shopkeeper smiled a little reservedly.
Niu Youdao: "If you have something to say, there is no harm in saying it."
"Okay!" The shopkeeper bowed his head slightly and looked at the scroll in Black Peony's hand, "Logically speaking, Yaoyue Inn shouldn't disturb the guests... That's right, Mr. Xuanyuan's paintings are indeed unique. I would like to ask Mr. Xuanyuan to paint another one for me.
, I wonder what you think, sir?"
The black peony that was admiring the painting in his hand seemed to be touched by something. He suddenly raised his head and stared at the shopkeeper with twinkling eyes.
Niu Youdao hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint the shopkeeper. I don't paint pictures for people I don't know."
Hearing this, Black Mudan's eyes flashed with an anxious look. After rolling up the scroll in his hand, he slowly walked to Niu Youdao's side and kept reminding him with his eyes.
"Uh..." The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "If you don't let me, sir, draw in vain, you will be paid."
Niu Youdao didn't seem to notice Black Peony's reminder and declined politely: "Shopkeeper, if you have nothing else to do, I won't give it away. I have something else to do here."
Black Mudan couldn't help but said: "Master Dao, the shopkeeper came to the door in person, which shows his sincerity, so we might as well make an exception."
The shopkeeper's eyes fell on Hei Mudan's face, and he seemed to see something. He said hehe, "He is a sensible person. Sir, you might as well consider Hei Mudan's opinion."
Niu Youdao: "No need, see the guests off!"
Without saying a word, Yuan Fang extended his hand to greet the guest, "Please!"
Black Mudan was so anxious that she wanted to stamp her feet. The shopkeeper's words undoubtedly confirmed her guess. How could she miss such a good opportunity? She wanted to persuade her again, but was stopped by Niu Youdao's cold eyes.
The shopkeeper was not in a hurry to leave, but asked: "Mr. Xuanyuan, don't you want to know who you are painting for?"
Niu Youdao said calmly: "Shopkeeper, it has nothing to do with who you paint for. Yao Yue Inn has the rules of Yao Yue Inn, and I also have my own rules, so please do as you please!"
Now it was the shopkeeper's turn to be restless. If he couldn't complete the things assigned by his superiors, he would have great fun. He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Xuanyuan, I sincerely invite you. If you have any conditions, sir, everything can be discussed."
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Niu Youdao looked like he was impatient with his entanglement, "You can let me paint, one hundred thousand gold coins, you can think about it yourself."
Yuanfang blinked his eyes and looked at each other with Black Peony.
"..." The shopkeeper was speechless. A painting like this costs one hundred thousand gold coins?
"What? Do you think it's too expensive?" Niu Youdao spread his hands, "Then there's nothing you can do. It's like your inn. It costs ten gold coins to stay a day. There's no room for bargaining. Anyone who wishes will come."
I have never seen such a murderer! The shopkeeper was filled with anger, but because he wanted to ask for help, he did not want to offend him, so he smiled and said: "In that case, let me go back and ask."
Niu Youdao extended his hand to ask for help, but the shopkeeper bowed his hands and said goodbye.
When the shopkeeper left, Black Mudan immediately said: "Master Tao, the one who can make the shopkeeper come in person for a painting is definitely a person with a high profile behind the inn."
Niu Youdao made a sound and said calmly: "Could it be Sha Huanli, the city lord of Star Reaching City?"
Black Peony nodded repeatedly, "Master Tao, it is absolutely possible. Even if it is not possible for the time being, even if other managers in the city get this beautiful thing, they will not hide it secretly, and they will definitely let Sha Huanli know afterwards. Master Tao might as well think about it,
If you can make friends through painting and establish a friendship with Sha Huanli, who in the world will dare not to treat you with some kindness in the future?"
Niu Youdao squinted at her and realized that the thoughts of low-level people were the thoughts of low-level people. It was easy to take many things too naturally and too naively. For people at Sha Huanli's level, at this level
In the eyes of the powerful, a painter who comes and goes as soon as he is called is nothing. Do you really think that a painting can build a good relationship with someone?
To put it another way, if someone insists on forcing you to paint, do you dare not to paint?
He wanted to ask if people of Black Mudan and Sha Huanli's level could know some masters in music, chess, calligraphy and painting? I guess I have seen a lot of masters in various tones. Who can really compare with Sha Huanli in this kind of aspect?
Is there anyone with whom you have a friendship?
Maybe! But it can't be established by just a calligraphy and painting. The reason why a real friendship can be established is definitely some factors other than calligraphy and painting, either status or being close to someone as a person. It's definitely not because of
Something like a calligraphy and painting.
Anyone who thinks they have painted a picture for Sha Huanli and dares to use Sha Huanli's name is asking for trouble. When it comes to Sha Huanli's level, someone will immediately come to poke at the depth and test your relationship.
How is the relationship with Sha Huanli?
There are two kinds of face, one kind of face can solve troubles, and the other kind of face can win compliments and envy and bring some benefits. The former is true face, which is supported by strength and confidence, and the latter is false and is deceived by oneself.
, it won’t last long, and when it hits the real thing, its true colors will be exposed immediately.
There are many enlightened people in the world, and those who have confidence and strength will not be afraid of you just because you painted a picture for Sha Huanli.
Black Mudan's vision is not yet up to standard. Talking to her about this now is too much talk. Niu Youdao is too lazy to say anything more. He said calmly: "If it is really Sha Huanli, make some money and get to know each other is enough. The rest
Don’t think too much about it just yet.”
Black Mudan felt a little sad and didn't know what to say to him, Sha Huanli! She is the granddaughter of Luo Qiu, one of the nine supreme beings in the world! How many people can't get such a good opportunity, but you actually don't take it seriously?
She didn't believe that this Taoist master's background could reach Luo Qiu's level!
After arriving at the back of the inn, the shopkeeper walked up through the arch, quickly climbed up the high steps, and arrived at a flowery garden.
An old man in Tsing Yi with white hair was pruning a large potted plant with scissors. He would step away from time to time to look at the overall shape. If he found any flaws, he would step forward and add some scissors.
This person is none other than Xiang Ming, the steward of the Lord's Mansion in Star Reaching City.
The shopkeeper stepped forward and saluted respectfully, "General manager."
Xiang Ming didn't look back, stared at the potted plant and said, "When the person comes, take him to see the lady."
The shopkeeper said with shame: "Manager, I don't want to come."
Only then did Xiang Ming turn around and ask, "Why don't you come?"
The shopkeeper smiled bitterly and said: "He said that he doesn't paint paintings for people he doesn't know. I asked him again and again, and he made a condition. One painting costs 100,000 gold coins!"
"Ha! It's really a lion's mouth." Xiang Mingpi smiled, waved his hand and said: "Miss likes it, but there is nothing I can do. One hundred thousand is one hundred thousand. Don't let Miss know about the money. Please come.
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"Yes!" the shopkeeper agreed, secretly clicking his tongue.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Xiang Ming added lightly, "Keep an eye on this person's every move, and be diligent in reporting him."
The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, "Does the manager think there's something wrong with him?"
"I don't know if there is any problem. Money is a trivial matter, but there are always some reckless people who try to get close to the lady in various ways. Why did you happen to draw a picture and let you see it?" Xiang Ming said lightly, his face expressionless.
Expression, the scissors clicked and cut again.
"Yes, I understand." The thoughtful shopkeeper bowed and left quickly.
Not long after, he returned to Niu Youdao's house and knocked on the door again.
"Haha, Mr. Xuanyuan, the person who wants to paint has agreed and is willing to pay one hundred thousand gold coins as a reward." The shopkeeper came in and handed over his hands, announcing the good news, as if congratulations on getting rich.
Black Mudan was delighted and quickly looked at Niu Youdao, hoping that Niu Youdao would not change again.
Yuanfang cheered up and said, "One hundred thousand gold coins, be good!"
Niu Youdao briefly observed the other party's reaction. After a moment of silence, he sighed, "I don't seem to have any reason to refuse."
"Please!" The shopkeeper stretched out his hand to invite, and at the same time said to Black Peony: "You come too, and bring the painting with you. The person who wants the painting wants to see if it is really similar."
Seeing that Niu Youdao did not refuse, Black Mudan complied.
Several people left the room and went straight to the back of the garden, arriving at the arch steps. The guards only let Niu Youdao and Black Peony in.
Yuan Fang scratched his neck. He was stopped and refused to enter.
Needless to say, the beauty of this castle-like place is natural. Creating such a beautiful place surrounded by the Gobi desert requires a lot of financial and material resources.
The group walked through the garden and came to a pavilion. Someone asked them to wait a moment, and the person who left informed the real owner.
Both Black Peony and the shopkeeper looked a little reserved, but Niu Youdao slowly wandered around with his hands behind his back, admiring everything.
The pavilions with cornices and carved beams and painted buildings were very exquisite. Niu Youdao stared at and admired the carvings. He even stretched out his hand to imitate the carvings and thought about how the carving craftsmen made the cuts. This thing is like a calligraphy brush. He knows his stuff.
You can see how the person writing starts and ends the pen.
The shopkeeper paid attention to Niu Youdao's every move and muttered in his heart, looking like a crazy person.
After a while, a woman in pink clothes came from the end of the corridor surrounded by several maids.
Niu Youdao turned his head and glanced at Black Mudan and the shopkeeper's reaction. Knowing that the real owner was coming, he couldn't help but look at it carefully. He found that the person who came was indeed as Black Mudan said, with an average appearance and figure, but fair skin, and every move he made was
He has an elegant temperament and a gentle demeanor.
That's right, the person who came was none other than Sha Huanli, the city lord of Star Reaching City.
As soon as Sha Huanli arrived, the shopkeeper Hei Mudan held his hands in greeting, and Niu Youdao followed suit.
Sha Huanli raised her hand to show off her courtesy, stared at the black peony, and asked softly: "Where is the painting? I'll take a look at it again."
Someone immediately took the painting from Black Peony and opened it for her to admire.
Sha Huanli looked at the painting and then at the black peony. After repeated comparisons, she exclaimed: "It's so ingenious that it's really similar!" She looked back at Niu Youdao who was aside, "This must be Mr. Xuanyuan who painted it, right?"