At that time, Zhang Zhong bought "Water Lilies" quite cheaply because Christie's estimated the painting at no less than 25 million U.S. dollars at the time.
In general, banner paintings are more popular in auction markets for the simple reason that they are easy to place. However, paintings like water lilies do not look good when hung in the living room.
"She may be interested in Pengpeng, so she came here to see it." Xu Yuhan said.
Hu Huifang said, "But she didn't chat much with Peng Peng."
"Maybe it's because she doesn't want to show too much interest." Xu Yuhan put the business card in her pocket, "It would be nice to visit her gallery if you have time."
After the game, the rest of Mengmu's Xiaozhu will fly back to Jiangyang this afternoon.
However, Zhang Zhong and the others wanted to invite Wu Ziyun to dinner tomorrow night, so they stayed.
Before that, they still had some time, and the family decided to walk around again.
It happened that Song Xiang was free now, so he called him out too.
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The next night, Zhang Zhong took his family to Huguang Yayuan.
Zhang Zhong spoke to the front desk, and then the waiter took them to the boat.
To go to the boat, you have to walk through the yard, where Peng Peng happily shuttles between the rockeries.
"Dad, hide and seek is the best here, but it's a pity that Liu Minya is not here." She finally thought of her little sister.
Zhang Chong smiled and said, "Then I will bring Minya and the others to play together next time."
"Okay, Dad, do we want to eat in these mountains?"
"We don't eat in the mountains, we eat on the water." Zhang Zhong pointed to the boat in the distance, "We want to go there."
Pengpeng ran over again and looked out through the hollow wall, "That boat is so beautiful."
Hu Huifang and the others also saw the painted boat and sighed, "This is quite unique."
The waiter introduced it at the right time, "Our painted boat is a collection of a big family in the south of the Yangtze River. It was specially transported from the south of the Yangtze River. It has beautiful seats, lattice windows, relief railings, corner pavilions, coiled dragons, and flying phoenixes.
It is an iconic element of the ancient royal family. It is said that the emperor used to take such a boat when going to the south of the Yangtze River."
"It was transported from Jiangnan?" Zhang Xingjun said in surprise, "This is not easy."
It is indeed not easy. Although this boat is beautiful, it is not difficult to build another one. Compared with transporting it all the way from the south of the Yangtze River, building another one is more cost-effective.
But Zhang Zhong didn't dare to say that the clerk's words were false. After all, there are all kinds of people in this world, and he wouldn't be surprised if some stubborn people did this.
Regardless of whether what the clerk said was true or not, the family got on the boat under the leadership of the clerk.
This boat doesn't look big from a distance, but once you get inside, it feels very spacious.
There are two floors in total. The lower floor has three rooms, two large and one small. The small one is a tea room.
There is only a small pavilion on the upper level, and the rest is a deck surrounded by railings.
After sitting in the box for a while, Zhang Zhong got off the boat and went to pick up Wu Ziyun at the door.
"You can find this place. It seems you are more familiar with Yanjing than I thought." Wu Ziyun said with a smile.
"I only found out about this place when a friend brought me here a few days ago. From what Teacher Wu said, have you been to this place before?"
"Well, I've been here a few times, and it's always brought by friends."
The two of them walked side by side toward the back. As they walked, Wu Ziyun felt something was wrong, "Are you taking me to the boat?"
"Since I'm inviting Teacher Wu to dinner, it's natural to have something special."
Wu Ziyun smiled and said, "It's not easy to book this boat. I've never been there before. Thanks to you, I have the opportunity to go up and have a look."
"Teacher Wu was joking. If the boss knew it was you who wanted to board the boat, I'm afraid he would be very happy."
Wu Ziyun smiled and said nothing. Zhang Zhong was right. If he really wanted to paint a boat, the owner of this shop would definitely give him the favor. Just because he could sell tens of millions per painting.
When we arrived at Huafang, everyone had seen it before, so there was no need to introduce it.
Wu Ziyun doesn't drink. Zhang Zhong already knew this when they had dinner together last time.
Although he knew that he didn't drink, Zhang Zhong still asked, "Teacher Wu, would you like to have a drink tonight?"
Unexpectedly, Wu Ziyun simply said, "Okay, there are elders here today, so I should drink a little."
Wu Ziyun has now downgraded himself a generation. In fact, he is also in his forties, and he is only one step behind Zhang Xingjun and the others. He is one step older than Zhang Zhong, so they can be called big brother or big sister.
But since the target is Zhang Zhong's parents, and he is likely to accept Pengpeng as his student, he calls them his elders.
When the food and wine were served, the boat slowly drove away towards the center of the lake.
At first, no one mentioned the matter of admitting students. Later, after everyone drank some wine and the atmosphere gradually became more intense, Zhang Zhong finally said, "This time, I would also like to thank Teacher Wu for giving us the opportunity to visit CAFA in depth.
I offer you this glass of wine."
Wu Ziyun said with a smile, "You don't regard me as a friend now. Besides, even if it wasn't your relationship, with Pengpeng's talent, she should be allowed in to take a look. I have been painting for so many years, and I am still the first
This is the first time I see a child with such talent in color. Pengpeng is a piece of rough jade and will become something successful sooner or later."
Xu Yuhan said, "Pengpeng is indeed a diamond in the rough, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to teach her much, so I've been thinking about finding another famous teacher for her."
"You don't have to belittle yourself, I think Pengpeng is teaching quite well now."
"I can still teach her reluctantly now, but I'm afraid I won't be able to do it later. Teacher Wu, if you don't mind, Zhang Zhong, I and two elders want Pengpeng to be your disciple. With you,
Only when such a teacher teaches her can we feel relieved."
Xu Yuhan started talking at once, and Wu Ziyun squinted his eyes and smiled, "Pengpeng is the student that any teacher hopes to teach, and I am no exception, but I am also worried about living up to your expectations.
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"Teacher Wu is too modest. As we all know, you are not only an artist, but also a teacher who has educated countless people. If you can't teach Peng Peng, then who can?"
"Zhang Zhong, your praise makes me ashamed." Wu Ziyun paused here, and then continued, "I am willing to accept Peng Peng as my disciple, but I also have a small request."
"I listen attentively."
"I hope Pengpeng can come to Yanjing more often. I took her in because I wanted to teach her something in real terms, rather than just being a teacher and student in name."
It turned out to be this request. Zhang Zhong nodded and said, "It's natural. If you accept Peng Peng, we will come to Yanjing often in the future, and it's not impossible to stay here from time to time. Teacher Wu, don't worry, we are also serious."
I want Pengpeng to learn from you, but as for those false claims, Teacher Wu, you don’t care, and I, Zhang Zhong, will never care.”