"Is this really an authentic work by Xu Beihong?" Zhou Chen looked at the old man with a half-smile.
The old man gave an embarrassed smile. "I can't guarantee this. You can appraise it yourself!"
Zhou Chen pointed at the painting titled "Galloping Horses" and said, "Let me take a look at this 'Galloping Horses' first!"
The old man took out a pair of white cotton gloves from his pocket, carefully untied the cotton rope binding the painting scroll, and then opened it.
Zhou Chen picked up a magnifying glass beside him and examined the painting in an affected manner.
The old man asked with a smile, "Your elder relatives must have collected many antiques. Presumably, you have learned some tricks by being influenced."
Zhou Chen said calmly, "I know a little bit."
The old man chuckled. "You are really modest!"
Zhou Chen lingered for a while with the magnifying glass at the horse's hooves and then began to examine the seal.
"Oh..."
Zhou Chen sighed and shook his head. "Show me the other painting scroll!"
The old man smiled and said nothing more. He bundled up the painting scroll and put it back in the wooden box. Then he opened another one titled "Success Immediately".
Zhou Chen continued as before, carefully appraising with the magnifying glass.
Not far away, Tang Wan was sitting on the old man's rattan chair, propping her fragrant cheeks with her small hand, and her eyes were full of little stars.
A serious man is really handsome.
It's a pity that her phone is out of power. Otherwise, she must take more pictures of him.
At this moment, a voice that made Tang Wan's hair stand on end suddenly came from outside.
"Is it here?"
"Yes, it is here!"
"Mr. Guo, please..."
"Hahaha, Mr. Tang, please go first!"
"..."
With a rustle, Tang Wan abruptly stood up and dashed to Zhou Chen's side. In a trembling voice, she said, "Zhou Chen, my dad is here..."
Zhou Chen raised an eyebrow. "This... such a coincidence?"
Tang Wan quickly looked at the old man. "Boss, I need to find a place to hide!"
The old man pointed at the warehouse behind him. "Go in. Be careful. Don't bump into the porcelain inside!"
Looking at the pitch-black storage room, Tang Wan gritted her teeth, walked in, and then closed the door.
Zhou Chen said, "I want this 'Success Immediately'. Name your price."
The old man smacked his lips. "Presumably you understand the rules of the antique business, young man."
"Once you leave, there is no recognition. If you are deceived, there is no compensation."
In his previous life, Zhou Chen had watched many microfilms about antiques and still remembered some jargon.
The old man nodded with a smile. "If it were an ordinary person, I would sell this painting for 300,000 yuan. But since you are special, I'll charge you 150,000 yuan."
Zhou Chen shook his head. "The seal on this painting is incorrect, and the imitation at the horse's hooves is lacking in some degree. It's not worth this price."
The old man gave Zhou Chen a surprised look. Then he gritted his teeth and said, "At least 120,000..."
Zhou Chen shook his head again. "I can buy it for fun for 60,000 yuan."
Just as he finished speaking, two middle-aged men in suits walked in from outside.
Zhou Chen glanced over and immediately knitted his brows.
Guo Yuncong, the richest man in Jiangzhou!
The old man said, "100,000 yuan. I..."
"Deal..."Zhou Chen stuffed the money to the old man and then took the painting and rolled it up.
"Zhou Chen?"
Tang Jie, who was following Tang Yuanshan, saw Zhou Chen. A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes. Isn't this kid in Jiangzhou? Why is he in Jiangxian County?
Zhou Chen deliberately put on a happy expression. "Benefactor! I really didn't expect to see you here!"
Saying that, he was about to go up and shake hands with Tang Jie.
Tang Jie glanced at Zhou Chen's cheap clothes and the flip-flops on his feet. With a look of disgust, he said, "Don't get too close to me..."
He didn't know what had gotten into his sister to like such a person.
Tang Yuanshan turned his head and asked, "Do you know each other?"
Tang Jie put his hands in his pockets and said casually, "Not really. Before, this kid was a hero saving the beauty and fought with a thug. He was almost killed. I saved him!"
Tang Yuanshan said lukewarmly, "At a young age, with a sense of justice. You should learn more from others!"
Tang Wan, hiding in the warehouse, was pleased when she heard her father praise Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen.
This is your future father-in-law. You must perform well!
Tang Jie sneered. "Learn from him and be ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth? If I hadn't stepped in at that time, the grass on his grave would have grown by now. If I learn from him, I would already be dead!"
When Tang Wan heard Tang Jie's words, she secretly clenched her small fist.
Brother is so hateful.
Can't he speak nicely?
"Shut up!"
Tang Yuanshan glared at Tang Jie.
He didn't know how to restrain himself in front of Guo Yuncong, the richest man in Jiangzhou. He must give him a good lesson when he goes back.
Tang Jie rolled his eyes and secretly thought: This kid is almost abducting your daughter. And you are still defending him?
Tang Yuanshan looked at Zhou Chen and smiled. "Young man, my son is just like this. Don't take it to heart!"
Zhou Chen grinned. "It doesn't matter. What he said is also right. I was indeed a bit overconfident at that time and lacked a lot of thought, so I got into danger!"
At this time, Guo Yuncong asked, "Are you also here to buy calligraphy and paintings?"
Zhou Chen nodded. "My grandpa's birthday is coming soon. He likes antique calligraphy and paintings, so I came to find a pair!"
Tang Jie looked at the calligraphy and painting in Zhou Chen's hand, and then at the money in the hands of the boss of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion. There was about 100,000 yuan.
"This painting is not cheap, is it?" Tang Jie suspected that Zhou Chen had cheated a lot of money from Tang Wan.
"It's really not cheap. It cost 100,000 yuan!" Zhou Chen didn't hide it either.
"Come out with me..."
Tang Jie walked outside expressionlessly.
Zhou Chen silently followed behind Tang Jie.
He thought that with his father and the richest man in Jiangzhou here, he probably wouldn't beat himself up, right?
When he came outside, Zhou Chen only then discovered that there were more than a dozen bodyguards in suits standing at the door.
Tang Jie lit a cigarette. Then, with one hand, he pressed Zhou Chen against the wall and said coldly, "Zhou Chen, I remind you that it's best to stay away from my sister. My sister is not someone you can have designs on!"
Zhou Chen said calmly, "You have no right to control Tang Wan's feelings."
Bang!
Tang Jie punched Zhou Chen in the face.
Zhou Chen staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Many passers-by stopped and looked over.
The dozen or so bodyguards outside immediately lined up in a row to block the view of the passers-by outside.
Tang Jie grabbed Zhou Chen's collar and said, "Before, you didn't know what kind of existence the Tang family is. I don't blame you. But now, I can tell you that our Tang family is a mountain that you can never reach in your lifetime!!"Zhou Chen put his tongue against his cheek and sprayed a mouthful of blood onto the ground. He said calmly: "I have never thought about climbing the Tang family, and I will not climb up to powerful people. Don't look down on anyone. Why do you think I will never become a powerful person in the future?" "
"Damn..."
Tang Jie raised his hand and was about to hit again.
"brother..."
Tang Wan ran out of the Jubao Pavilion and pulled Zhou Chen behind him. She looked up and said, "If you want to hit me, hit me!"
At this time, Tang Yuanshan walked out of Jubao Pavilion. There was still no sign of joy or anger on his face. He just asked calmly: "What's wrong?"
Tang Jie put his hands in his pockets and said with a sneer, "Aren't you curious why Tang Wan didn't get into a 985 university? It's because of him... Tang Wan deliberately scored low on the exam to enter Jiangzhou University for him and then fell in love with him!"
Tang Yuanshan: "Is that so?"
Tang Wan lowered her head and remained silent. Big teardrops slid down the corners of her eyes.
At this moment, Zhou Chen was also under great pressure. He was very clear in his heart that no matter what he said now, the Tang family would not think highly of him. So he could only say in a low tone, "Uncle Tang, Tang Wan and I will study hard!"
"Heh..."
Tang Jie sneered. Just as he was about to speak, Tang Yuanshan frowned and glared at him.
Tang Jie obediently closed his mouth. Tang Yuanshan looked at Zhou Chen calmly and said, "You are still young. I hope you pay attention to propriety!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Tang Wan looked at her father in disbelief.
What does Dad mean by this?
It seems that he allows herself and Zhou Chen to be together?