National Tide 1980.

Chapter 54

Go in, go in.

Kang Shude and Ning Weimin turned to the right in the direction pointed out by the salesman, and found that it was bigger inside.

In turn are the framing room, restoration room, wood watermarking, printing and publishing, galleries and other rooms with different business categories.

There is also a reception room with a plaque of "Home of Calligraphers and Painters".

But Ning Weimin was the same as when he stayed in the outermost business hall just now.

Before taking a few more glances, I followed Kang Shude into the house to find a restorer.

It really has to be said that the attitudes of the old masters in this room are much better than those outside.

As soon as they entered the house, a senior worker in his 50s temporarily put down what he was doing and came over to inquire about his intentions.

This is about the difference between the old and the young, or it is the difference between professional technical talents and ordinary people.

Anyway, the difference in quality is not small.

Kang Shude didn't have anything to do with it. Seeing that he was very enthusiastic, he quickly asked Ning Weimin to put down the things and unfold the painting and calligraphy.

What is an expert?

When the old master saw it, the attitude he showed was similar to that of Kang Shude when he saw these two paintings.

Sigh.

"Sir, these two paintings of yours are really good, but unfortunately they were not kept well, and they are all rotten."

"Look at this picture of Shi Tao, but it's all hurt. This picture of Shen Zhou is also a little rotten, and the back is even more frosty."

"Fortunately, you are here with us. If we delay for a few more years, these two things may be ruined."

Kang Shude also sighed, looking like a heartbroken regret.

"Yes, or why did I come here. It's hundreds of years old, and it's a masterpiece. Don't let him destroy my hands. I thank you."

"No, no. Don't worry too much."

When the old master heard this, he quickly expressed his relief.

"Our shop's restoration technology is second to none in China. It can be done on silk and paper, and the process is complete. We have rescued countless art treasures that are seriously damaged and on the verge of being lost. If the damage is more serious than this, they can be repaired as if they were old. old."

"Like a few years ago, a pair of Zheng Banqiao's ink bamboo was almost broken when it was delivered. It took us eight months to complete it."

"As for your job, I have to say that it was delivered on time. It's not a big problem for rescue now. It can be done in three or two months at most. You can rest assured as long as you hand over your things to us."

Kang Shude nodded quickly, "That's right, it's a century-old shop, well-known and well-known. I can afford it at this time, and I understand the truth of Seiko's meticulous work. It's just the price..."

The old master heard the subtext of Kang Shude's last sentence, which was not difficult for him to understand.

After all, Kang Shude and Ning Weimin's clothes were too old to look like they were washed white, and at first glance they were not rich.

On the contrary, he felt that it was not easy to think about the people who repaired calligraphy and painting under such circumstances.

So answer.

"Well, don't worry, we operate with integrity and can't charge you more. I'll give you a good calculation."

With a dedicated attitude, he began to meticulously count and calculate with a pen and paper against the two paintings that were unfolding.

That is from big to small, say one by one, add one by one, and estimate one by one.

After busy discussions for seven or eight minutes, they finally got the numbers, and then took the list to show Kang Shuode.

"Old man, look, we have to wash, unravel, and then re-frame this picture. This picture also needs to be filled and full-colored. It has to be put together, and this is the final price. Yes. The scroll costs 120 yuan. This picture scroll costs 76 yuan..."

To be honest, this is about two hundred yuan, which is really not much water.

But even so, Kang Shude still felt like he had been stabbed, and immediately cried out in pain.

"Oh, why is it so expensive! Can't you be cheaper?"

The old master sucked his teeth and Hanako, this is really a bit embarrassing.

But he frowned and glanced at the burrs on the corners of Kang Shud's clothes, and the tape-wrapped handle of the artificial leather bag, but he took a step forward.

"This... If you think it's too expensive, I'll give you another discount, even if it's one hundred and eighty. Do you think it will work?"

But this is still not enough to satisfy Kant.

Because that's not what he wants.

"That's expensive! It's more than half a year's salary for my junior! Can we... 100 yuan?"

"Ouch! This price is not so good..."

The old master couldn't help but smile bitterly, and couldn't help complaining about his grievances.

"Old gentleman, we are not only a state-owned store, but also a century-old brand. It is impossible for you to be confused about the clearly marked price."

"Especially in the repair and framing business, we are in line with the purpose of serving the people and focus on rescuing paintings and calligraphy. The price is not set high, and there is basically no room for negotiation."

"I understand that it is not easy for you to come all the way, and it is a pity for you that these two paintings and calligraphy have given you a [-]% discount according to the treatment of old customers. If you are not satisfied with the price, I really can't help you."

"Besides, old gentleman, didn't I make it clear to you just now that repairing is a delicate and time-consuming task."

"Not to mention anything else, just this old process. We have to use our fingertips every day, like rubbing mud, and it can't be done in 20 days. It's the easiest."

"For your job, we have to occupy three people, and one master and two apprentices will be busy for at least two months. Do you think it is expensive? Hey, let me say something better..."

These words are not only sincere, but also contain the bitterness that some practitioners do not understand.

Even Kang Shude, who was deliberately embarrassed, was a little moved by the old master.

But the problem is that he had already made a plan in his mind, and he had deliberately talked about the collapse of the matter.

If he doesn't force people to the point where they can't do anything, it won't be easy for him to move on to the next step.

So in order not to fall short, he could only harden his heart and finish this set of ecstasy palms.

"You're right. I didn't say your price was unfair, did I? But the problem is that I... I have..."

"I'll tell you the truth. I collected a hundred before I came here. I really didn't expect to spend so much money for these two things."

"Or that's the price, I agree. But I really can't give you all the money. I'll give you a hundred first. For the rest, we can only pay it off later. Do you think it's alright?"

Hey alright.

At this price, Kang Shude agreed, but he proposed additional conditions that the master could never accept.

What can the master do?

For such a request, he has no right to call the shots, and wiped his sweating forehead and glasses with a wry smile.

There is only one last trick left, to ask the superiors for instructions.

In fact, where did the old master know that the bargaining just now was a false shot.

It happens that such a result is exactly what Kang Shude really wants.

how?

Because Rong Baozhai's leadership is not only powerful, knowledgeable and literate, but also more intelligent than ordinary workers.

Concorde is right, there are only two possibilities for this matter to be reported in the past.

Or people don't like these two things and send them away.

Either...that's probably because the leader put forward a proposal for acquisition, hoping to solve it in disguise, and took the initiative to drill into the set he set up.

Just when the old master asked Kang Shude to wait here for a while, he went to the stall to invite someone.

Ning Weimin also lowered his head and snickered to himself.

And with admiration, I gave Master a compliment in my heart.

Because of Kang Shude's intention, others don't know, but he knows.

Even at this step, a doubt in his heart was clarified by the way.

Before Gan Qing went out this morning, he suggested that the old man should dress decently, fearing that others would lower the price.

But Kang Shude said no, and told him that there are benefits to being poor, and selling paintings is divided into poor and rich.

And if he wanted to ask in detail, the master didn't say anything.

Later, he thought about it all the way, but he didn't figure out a name.

Until now, I really understood the old man's intention.

But no, only by making a poor appearance, can this move be carried out flawlessly.

Then, of course, there is no need to talk about it, let's just watch Master's performance honestly.

Just this old man, evil ideas emerge in endlessly, which suits his spleen and stomach!

Otherwise, it's not that the family does not enter the house.

This is the fate.

(Note: Baoguang, in jargon, refers to a kind of luster produced by the hesitant long-term friction between the painted heart and the backing paper.)

(End of this chapter)