mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 174 My Heart Is Still The Same
Zhao Chuanxin said in his heart that when meeting friends with martial arts, both sides have deep internal strength, so it will naturally last for a long time.

He didn't panic at all.

Zena Keith, except for her slightly flushed face after exercising, acted as if nothing had happened. She introduced, "This gentleman is Ethan Zhao, and this is my husband, Zhao Haiguang."

Chao Haiguang, a Japanese, is quite tall in his country.

He is a little older and has a little bald hair, but he should be middle-class by looking at the smart clothes.

When the two sides shook hands, Zhao Chuanxin said with a smile in Chinese: "My brother helped you untangle your wife, don't thank me!"

This is what every warmhearted person should do.

Frowning at Chao Haiguang, he could understand some Chinese, but he didn't understand this sentence.

But for some reason, my heart was inexplicably blocked.

Especially when he wanted to raise his head and talk to Zhao Chuanxin.

"Zhao Sang, nice to meet you."

Zhao Haiguang smiled reluctantly.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, it's all my own people, you're welcome."

Zhao Chuanxin made a haha.

"I am the director of the foreign trade department of Kobe Suzuki Trading Co., what industry does Zhao Sang work in?"

"Amazing." Zhao Chuanxin said with a grin, "I'm in the transportation industry, just making a living.

What kind of foreign trade do you do?Maybe we have a chance to work together? "

Now that he helped him get through his wife, it is natural to get back some interest.

You can't pay in vain, can you?

"Originally in the sugar and camphor business, now involved in the grain and other food industries, and may enter the steel industry in the future.

In terms of scale, we may not be as good as Mitsui now, but we are already actively expanding the number of graduates and talents engaged in the trade industry..."

Zhao Chuanxin fell asleep when he heard him advocating Kobe Suzuki Trading Company there.

Only when I heard that the food industry was involved, did I have a little energy.

"The food industry is a good move.

However, I think you are not doing much so far, right? "

Just such a simple aggressive method, Chao Haiguang immediately took it: "Otherwise, in fact, Suzuki Trading Co., Ltd. is currently hoarding a large amount of grain in the import warehouse of Kobe Port. In recent years, there have been frequent world wars. Once a war breaks out, Suzuki Trading Co., Ltd. Food is a lever that can directly regulate prices.

In the future, it will be a situation where Suzuki Trading Company, Mitsubishi and Mitsui will divide the world. "

Speaking of this, Chao Haiguang was in high spirits and very confident.

Looking at Zena Keith again, a look of "fascinated" appeared on her face.

It seems that he is extremely satisfied with the self-confidence of his husband.

Zhao Chuanxin looked funny, this is not a good thing.If you are playing, if you are playing, if you are playing, you must have high acting skills.

As if moved by Chao Haiguang's words, Zhao Chuanxin said: "Mr. Chao Haiguang, Mr. Zhao admires your company's lofty ambitions.

I didn't expect that you have already made it this far, it's amazing!
Wondering if there is a chance to visit your port warehouse?
I also have some warehouses in New York Harbor. In fact, I am trying to reform logistics and transportation. Maybe I can learn from your advanced experience. "

Chao Haiguang hesitated: "This..."

Seeing his hesitation, Zhao Chuanxin immediately said empathetically, "Oh,

I was being rude.

I know that regarding warehousing, non-high-level employees may not be able to walk around at will. "

Now, Chao Haiguang quickly waved his hands: "It's not a big deal, I'm just worried about taking Zena to China for a trip this time, and I have a backlog of work on hand.

When I get to Kobe, I would like to show Zhao Sang a visit or two.

It’s not about learning from others, it’s just about exchanging ideas. "

And at this time Zena Keith said: "You men like to talk about business, how boring.

Mr. Zhao, do you care about art?

I'm a painter, maybe you can correct me. "

Seeing that his wife seems to be very interested in this person in front of him, Chao Haiguang is a little jealous.

He desperately reminded himself: There must be a pattern!

But Zhao Chuanxin's eyes lit up: "Really?
I usually like to paint, can I go and see those paintings with the two of you? "

Zena Keith readily agreed.

She married Chao Haiguang at the beginning precisely because Chao Haiguang had the financial resources and connections to develop her artistic career.

Zhao Chuanxin and Chao Haiguang were waiting at the restaurant bar of the passenger ship, while Zena went to get the painting.

He continued to insinuate and lead Chao Haiguang to talk about food.

Chao Haiguang suddenly asked: "Zhao Sang, are you from the Qing Dynasty?"

"No." Zhao Chuanxin denied it flatly. "I am Chinese!"

Chao Haiguang was in a daze, didn't that mean something?

Just about to inquire further, Zena returned excitedly with a few paintings.

Zhao Chuanxin took over, and some of them turned out to be colorful woodblock prints.

It records the customs and customs of China. There is the bustling street market in Changmen, Suzhou, with men, women and children on it. There are many shop signs, and even the Chinese characters on the signboards are clearly visible; And passengers, Deshengmen is solemn and solemn against the backdrop of the night...

Zhao Chuanxin, who was originally just cooperating with acting, really became interested at this time.

He flipped through it carefully, and praised: "Zena, your paintings are like a mirror, reflecting what you see and your state of mind in the form of art.

What's rare is that I don't see any western-centric cultural bias in these colors.

I saw the nostalgia and love, the warmth of the dinner of the boatman on the wupeng boat, and I can even imagine that when you stop writing, you will be accompanied by clusters of lights.In the boat was the dull snoring of the boatman, and the murmur of the woman soothing the child to sleep.

I can see that in the cities you painted, there seem to be some things that make you sad.

Truly a remarkable artistic achievement. "

Chao Haiguang is a businessman with limited energy, so he has no spare time to study art.

But Zhao Chuanxin is different. He already has a certain vision of art appreciation, otherwise he would not become an Internet celebrity by relying on sculpture.

In the past two years, I was even more idle and flustered, but my artistic vision and realm have been sublimated a lot.

Therefore, Zena Keith widened her eyes: "Mr. Zhao, if it wasn't my husband who was with me at that time, I even doubted that you were there!

You really understand the art I want to express! "

Her words made Chao Haiguang more sour.

I spent time and money taking you on a trip and painting, but in the end it is not as good as a few compliments from this person, right?

Zhao Chuanxin's eyes rolled: "Zena, to be honest, I admire your paintings very much.

How about this, you sell me a few pictures, and I will take them back as a souvenir when I return home. "

The painter's goal is fame and fortune.

Fame and fortune are not separated, otherwise why hold an art exhibition?
Seeing someone not only admiring her painting, but also paying for it, Zena Keith was as excited as when she was applauding before, and her face flushed.

"Do you really like these paintings?"

Zhao Chuanxin shrugged: "What do you think?
Make an offer. "

Zena Keith looked at Chao Haiguang.

How does Chao Haiguang know this.

Although Zena Keith also participated in the art exhibition with the help of Chao Haiguang, the visitors showed little interest.

You can say that these paintings are worth a thousand dollars, or you can say that they are worth nothing.

Chao Haiguang used to treat her as a joke before.

Seeing that Chao Haiguang was also dazed, Zena Keith pulled back her blond hair in embarrassment.

"Mr. Zhao, since you like it, I'll give you two pictures."

Her paintings are not recognized.

Where is the nerve to ask for a price?

What's more, the two had a wonderful meeting of friends through martial arts by taking advantage of the ups and downs of the waves.

Zhao Chuanxin waved his hand: "Free delivery?
That is an insult to these arts!

You wait! "

With that said, he turned his head and left.

Chao Haiguang and Zena Keith were left looking at each other.

Chao Haiguang asked uncertainly, "Zena, are your paintings really that good?"

There is no harm without comparison.

If Zhao Chuanxin heard this, he would definitely give a warm compliment: How stupid.

This kind of emotional intelligence, if it weren't for the money, Zena probably wouldn't even pay him a glance.

Zena Keith swept away the embarrassment just now, and proudly raised her chest: "Nature is very good, but no one knew how to appreciate it before.

Honey, do you remember that night when we were painting by the river?

Do you think if it were you, with a painting, would you be able to restore the scene of the painting? "

Chao Haiguang shook his head stupidly: "No."

"That's it!" Zena was even more proud: "At first I thought he was just being polite, but then I realized that he really understands art!"

"Ok."

Chao Haiguang suddenly felt a sense of frustration.

But immediately he hypnotized himself: You are the one who is successful, and they are all idlers!
At the end of the conversation, Zhao Chuanxin came back.

He was carrying a small leather bag, and walked with a rattling sound, attracting the attention of others.

Putting the leather bag on the bar, there was another clatter.

Unbuttoning the leather bag, Zhao Chuanxin opened the mouth of the bag, and it was full of silver dollars.

"You two, here is 500 yuan. Zena, can I pick some that I like?"

At this time, Japan's Gini coefficient was around 0.465. Although the gap in per capita income between rich and poor widened, the gap was far from as large as in later generations.

Even though Chao Haiguang is a middle-class man with a family background, 500 silver dollars is by no means a small sum for him.

Both of them stared wide-eyed.

Even Zena Keith couldn't believe it now.

"This..." Zena Keith hesitated: "It's useless, Mr. Zhao."

"Whatever you want, your artistic achievement is more than this price, and gold will shine sooner or later."

Neither of them knew what to say.

This is how much money people are stupid?

In fact, Zhao Chuanxin really liked these paintings, but he didn't think that the unknown Zena Keith was worth the money.

But compared to the money for the food he is about to get, this amount of money is just a drop in the bucket.

Now he wants to make them feel that they owe him a favor so that they can follow up.

Sure enough, Chao Haiguang's sourness disappeared, and he snapped his fingers at the waiter: "Open a bottle of good wine."

Zhao Chuanxin hurriedly stopped him: "Don't, it's too wasteful, I drink very little alcohol. Is there any juice, just have a glass."

When she shifted her gaze towards Haiguang, Zena Keith secretly gave Zhao Chuanxin a wink, her eyes fluttered, full of temptation.

Even in the 21st century, housing price + car price + bride price is far higher than the price of love.

Fishing for winners exists in any era.

Zhao Chuanxin's expression remained unchanged.

I am a serious person!

The atmosphere that followed was much more pleasant, and the three of them had lunch together.

Happy to everyone!

It seemed like everyone got what they wanted.

Zena Keith got the recognition, Chao Haiguang got the money, and Zhao Chuanxin achieved his goal.

Zhao Chuanxin originally wanted to go back to rest, but it seemed that Zena Keith didn't want to let him go easily.

He licked the corner of his mouth with his tongue, and suddenly said: "Mr. Zhao, you said you also draw, can you make a portrait for me?"

Zhao Chuanxin keenly noticed that there was another hint of jealousy on Chao Haiguang's face.

It's a delicate balance right now.

He couldn't let Chao Haiguang not take him to "visit" the granary because of jealousy.

Don't let Zena Keith be unsatisfied, don't hold a grudge against him, and then go and blow the wind to Chao Haiguang.

After thinking about it, he suggested, "Let's go, the three of us go to the deck."

What Chao Haiguang is most worried about is that the two will leave him behind and act alone.

What about the artist is very private.

If Zhao Chuanxin really made that kind of request, he would not agree, nor would he not agree.

Three people are the best.

Pretending to go back to get the drawing board, paper and pen, the three of them came to the deck.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "I will draw both of you at the same time."

Chao Haiguang secretly gave him a thumbs up.

Zena Keith wasn't too happy, but it was barely acceptable.

Looking at the just right sea breeze, Zhao Chuanxin narrowed his mind again: "I will design a shape for you."

He asked Zena Keith to stand in front with open arms, and asked Chao Haiguang to wrap her waist around her back and stand against the wind.

Chao Haiguang was very excited: "This posture is really good."

Zena Keith pouted: "It's exhausting."

Zhao Chuanxin smirked and said, "Persist for 2 minutes, I'll make a draft, and you can put your hands down."

His painting speed has always been very fast, with three courtyards and five eyes, and the main torso line, he can come out with just a few strokes.

"Okay, let it go."

Zena Keith lowered her arms and shook them to show she was tired.

Then he looked at Zhao Chuanxin and licked his lips again.

With a light cough, Zhao Chuanxin said, "Zena, please turn your head around and follow the posture I designed."

After about an hour, Chao Haiguang's legs went numb.

"Okay, I have all the details in my mind, you don't need to stand."

Generally, sketching a half-body head portrait can be completed in one to two ten minutes for a master, and one or two hours for a novice.

Zhao Chuanxin can now be regarded as a master. He painted above the waist, and it didn't take long.

The two excitedly circled behind Zhao Chuanxin to watch.

Zena Keith in the painting has a high degree of restoration, but Zhao Chuanxin has somewhat beautified Chao Haiguang's appearance.

"Wow, this angle actually has such an effect?"

Zena Keith knows art.

In the painting, she looks towards the sea, the sea breeze blows her hair, and her eyes are blurred.The sea-facing halo behind her wraps around her waist, looking at her affectionately.

She found,
Zhao Chuanxin added some details himself to make the picture look fuller, such as the scarf wrapped around his arm.

The picture is so beautiful.

Fly in the ointment, the person behind her is Chao Haiguang, not Zhao Chuanxin.

She began to imagine, if Zhao Chuanxin was behind her, a head taller than her, slightly lowered, and she looked at him lovingly with her head sideways.

Mary Su fantasized in the past, but found that someone in reality could satisfy her.

So this scene arose,

Chao Haiguang tucked his tongue in admiration of the painting, while Zena Keen stared at Zhao Chuanxin's serious painting profile.

Chao Haiguang asked, "Zhao Sang, what name did you name this painting?"

"Haha, it's called, My Heart Is Still."

(End of this chapter)