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Chapter 1125 "Hospitality"

The moment the old housekeeper entered, Ma Fu quickly came to Chu Yunfeng and whispered in his ear.

"Boss, one of these three people should be the assistant of the old housekeeper, and I know the other two who are top appraisers in Europe. It seems that the other party is well prepared!"

Ma Fu's words made Chu Yunfeng nod, and he knew more clearly that the other party already knew roughly what happened.

However, I guess they still have no idea about the quantity and quality of this batch of paintings, but I will be able to open their eyes and do it step by step in a while.

What surprised the old butler was that after entering the private room, he saw someone already sitting at the main table. The one in the middle was fatter, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and was smiling at him.

The other two looked a little thinner, and their smiling and silent looks made them uncomfortable, because they didn't seem to be welcoming at all when they saw me coming in.

This private room is very large. There are three tables placed on the other side of the round table. They are very ordinary long tables. They don't look like anything special.

However, the old housekeeper already had some guesses in his mind, but after turning around and looking around in the private room for a long time, he didn't seem to see the existence of the painting.

At this time, Chu Yunfeng had already walked in, and then began to introduce: "This is the Duke's butler, Deron Williams. These three are our three most famous Chinese studies teachers in China."

Chu Yunfeng's introduction was very interesting. He did not mention the appraisal majors of the three of them, but instead used the word "Chinese Studies" instead. There is no problem in this.

However, the old housekeeper was naturally prepared for this visit. The three teachers had appeared at the Florence airport before, so their identities could not be concealed.

So he still pretended not to understand Chinese, and after the assistant around him finished translating, he said in English: "I have admired the names of the three master appraisers for a long time, and it is indeed extraordinary to see them today!"

Mu Qing heard the teasing element in the old housekeeper's tone, but after translating, the three teachers were not angry at all, and naturally they were very calm.

They stood up and nodded to the old butler, then sat down again. When Chu Yunfeng motioned for the old butler to sit next to Teacher Cai, they didn't expect him to refuse.

The old housekeeper got straight to the point: "Let me tell you straight, since things have reached this point, there is no need to be conceited anymore. It is better for both parties to be more honest.

Let me first express what the Duke means. These things were taken from the Duke and should be returned in their original form. However, in order to express our sincerity, we decided to buy them back at a high price. "

Although Chu Yunfeng couldn't understand English, he saw that Mu Qing's expression became more and more serious, and his brows even furrowed in a rare way, so he knew that this guy had not let go of his airs yet!
So after understanding what the old butler meant, Chu Yunfeng responded without hesitation: "I'm sorry, I think your wording is inappropriate in three ways.

First, things are not taken by us, but exchanged fairly, but when it comes to fairness, it seems that your methods are not glorious. At that time, I seemed to want the paintings in the box, but you insisted on stuffing the box Give me?
Not to mention this, secondly, since it is a fair exchange, why should the original thing be returned?Is it because your faces are so big?
Third, don’t talk to us in a condescending tone. We don’t sell things just because you want to pay for them. If you still have this attitude in the future, you won’t be with us. "

Haha~!

As soon as Chu Yunfeng spoke, everyone present who could understand Chinese laughed. This strong statement was indeed quite powerful. It was very convincing and made people extremely comfortable.

The old housekeeper's face was so livid that he was almost dripping with water. Once upon a time, he would be ridiculed like this, which was simply unbearable.

This time he did not wait for the assistant to translate again, but directly said angrily: "Ignorant and unreasonable, is this your attitude towards guests?"

Huh~?

Did the old butler speak Chinese directly?
And it sounded a bit tactful, but when everyone was a little stunned, Chu Yunfeng was not surprised at all, but smiled secretly.

The old guy finally stopped pretending?
Since we stopped pretending, it would be easier to communicate, so Chu Yunfeng immediately replied: "Guest? Where can a guest take over the host as soon as he arrives?
If you want to have a good talk, that's fine, but if you don't, the door is right over there, so please help yourself.

However, I plan to set up a museum to put these things on display, so that everyone can have a good look at the top European artists.

As for when they ask where these things come from, I think I will definitely put the relevant video materials in the museum and play them in rotation.

Let everyone experience such a magical journey, maybe it will trigger a wave of gold rush to Europe? "

Chu Yunfeng's words deeply irritated the old housekeeper, and they were so deadly that he couldn't resist them at all.

If the plan envisaged by Chu Yunfeng is followed, then the Duke will not be humiliated for a moment, but will be humiliated for the rest of his life, which will never be able to raise his head.

So facing the invisible pressure from Chu Yunfeng, the old housekeeper didn't even think about how to deal with it or how to continue the conversation.

So he decided to stop contact temporarily, report to the Duke, and formulate countermeasures.

So the old housekeeper was about to turn around and leave. He had just taken two steps when Chu Yunfeng's voice sounded again from behind, like a reminder: "Master housekeeper, if you leave, wouldn't your trip be in vain?" ?

I have a few things here that I would like you to see, but it doesn’t seem like you’re interested, so forget it.

Now that you are leaving, it is better not to take any of these things seriously in the future, and do not let Sims contact me again in the future. Oh, and by the way, you should not contact me either, because there is no tacit understanding between the two of us. "

???

The old housekeeper suddenly realized that he had been being manipulated since he came in. He could neither leave nor stay. However, since Chu Yunfeng mentioned "things", he must still take a look.

After all, he was an "old fox" who had lived for many years. The old housekeeper was still able to keep his composure and immediately explained: "Well, Mr. Chu misunderstood, I just wanted to go to the bathroom.

Since there is something you want to show me, let’s take a look first and then talk about it. Where is the thing? "

Seeing that the old butler's attitude changed so quickly, and there was a bathroom in the private room, Chu Yunfeng would naturally not expose him for lying.

So Chu Yunfeng smiled, then took out his mobile phone and waved it in front of the old housekeeper!

what's the situation?
The old housekeeper was stunned instantly!
I thought Chu Yunfeng would just take out the painting, but he brought two top appraisal experts here just to deal with this scene.

But Chu Yunfeng was obviously a little "disrespectful of martial arts" and he only showed himself the photos?
So the old housekeeper's face regained a hint of anger, and he did not pick up the cell phone in Chu Yunfeng's hand, even though he had seen a painting on the cell phone screen.

From the sharp eyes of the old housekeeper, he roughly judged that this should be a painting by Van Gogh, and he suddenly felt extremely depressed. Not only a painting like this, but even half of it, should not have strayed out of the castle.

This should have been the Duke's property, but now it has been reduced to the point of having to bargain with others and being ridiculed by others. It is really incredible.

"Mr. Chu, is it a bit unkind of you to do this? Isn't this like Chinese hospitality?

Isn’t it impolite to show guests pictures on your cell phone?What I want to see is the real thing. Is this what China’s etiquette state is like? "

The old butler actually started to retaliate, but Chu Yunfeng was not afraid of him. Just make your request. When you were in London, you were the first to be unkind, and you were just retaliating in kind.

I want to give you a warning first to stop you from being too arrogant, so Chu Yunfeng smiled and said: "Master Butler, don't get me wrong, this is just for you to confirm first and see if you are interested.

If you are interested, just look at the real thing. But if you are not interested, wouldn't it be too rude to the guest if I take the things out?

This is our Chinese way of hospitality. We only entertain guests if they like them. This is very different from the hospitality I experienced in London and Florence, don’t you think? "

Chu Yunfeng especially pointed at Florence and expressed his disdain for the old butler's behavior of forcibly restricting his freedom, so I wonder if he would feel a little ashamed?

Such a counterattack made everyone present laugh again, which made the old housekeeper feel quite embarrassed. He couldn't refute Chu Yunfeng's words because he made all the sense.

After so many years, I have never felt that my face and status have been challenged like this moment. I used to be sought after when I went out, but today I feel so uncomfortable that I want to go crazy.

The old housekeeper did not comment on Chu Yunfeng's words, and said expressionlessly: "Don't waste time, take out the things and take a look!"

Seeing that the old housekeeper was obviously anxious, Chu Yunfeng nodded to Teacher Jin, and then saw Teacher Jin take out a paper bag from the cabinet at the back, and then placed it in the middle of the three tables. On the table.

"The things are placed there. If you are interested, the old housekeeper can take a good look!"

After Chu Yunfeng finished speaking, he made an invitation gesture and then stood aside to watch, while Teacher Jin was guarding the paper bag, obviously with a hint of caution.

The atmosphere in the room was a bit solemn, which made Peng Yue, who came over to ask Chu Yunfeng if he wanted to order, felt very puzzled, especially when he saw that the person hosting the banquet was a foreigner, which made him even more curious.

What's going on?

It seems a bit tense?

It seemed like Brother Chu was quarreling with someone just now. Isn’t this a treat?

The opponent seems to have no power to parry at all. Brother Chu is really awesome, right?

But now it seems that neither party has the intention to eat. There is a paper bag on the table. It seems that both parties are here for this thing. What on earth could it be?

Peng Yue's curiosity became more and more intense, so he stood at the door and watched the excitement. The leader nodded to the two middle-aged men in suits and leather collars behind him, and they went straight forward.

But just as he was about to get started, Teacher Jin immediately scolded him: "What's going on, don't you understand any rules?

Don’t you know the rules about wearing gloves? "

Teacher Jin was obviously looking for trouble. He already had the gloves in his hands, but he just wanted to pick up the paper bag and take a look at it. He would definitely put it on before opening it.

After all, he is the top appraisal expert in Europe, and he still has some professional awareness. However, in Teacher Jin's words, the other party seemed to be just trying to make soy sauce, which made everyone present couldn't help laughing.

The old butler was helpless, knowing that this was done deliberately by the other party, just to take revenge on Florence, but he had no choice but to pretend not to see it.

Doblin and Jason are staunch experts in the Duke's royal paintings. Their professionalism is unquestionable. However, they could not understand the Chinese spoken by Teacher Jin. When they saw that Teacher Jin prohibited them from touching the paintings, they turned around. He glanced at the old housekeeper.

However, the old housekeeper still decided not to let them know what happened. He just coughed and motioned for them to continue.

Teacher Jin also coughed, and then looked up directly. He was obviously complaining, and the old housekeeper was so angry that his mouth was filled with smoke.

However, after the two experts put on gloves and took out the painting, they immediately exclaimed, then "lyed" on the painting very attentively, picked up the magnifying glass and paid full attention.

They looked at the painting on the front for 10 minutes. Then they carefully turned the painting over and saw the signature on the back of the painting.

They looked at this signature for three minutes. Finally, the two discussed it in a low voice, and then replied to the old housekeeper: "It is undoubtedly authentic, and it is a work from the heyday!"

Mu Qing translated in a low voice in Chu Yunfeng's ear. Seeing the old butler's heart bleed, Chu Yunfeng couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

The three paintings selected are all very representative, and they are all paintings that can make the old housekeeper heartache the most, because many people know that the Duke's favorite paintings are the paintings of Van Gogh and Picasso.

After this Van Gogh's self-portrait was approved, the old housekeeper immediately asked Chu Yunfeng in confusion: "Mr. Chu, please give me a price for this painting."

Offer?
Chu Yunfeng snickered secretly in his heart, but he replied with a look of confusion on his face: "What's the price? I didn't say I wanted to sell the thing?"

???

The old housekeeper instantly felt that he could no longer hold on. Chu Yunfeng was teasing him everywhere, obviously wanting to see himself make a fool of himself.

However, in order to understand Chu Yunfeng's purpose and the number of paintings, the old housekeeper still tolerated it, and then squinted his eyes and asked: "Then what request does Mr. Chu have? I can tell you."

Just waiting for your words!
Chu Yunfeng knew that he couldn't rush this matter. He could only do it step by step and constantly put pressure on them. Only in this way could they feel that he was the one who needed the most exchange.

So after nodding, Chu Yunfeng said slowly: "Actually, the requirements are very simple, there are only two, one is to visit the Duke's real collection room.

The second thing is to use paintings in exchange, and only exchange Chinese antiques, nothing else! "

Is this nothing?

It was a very rude request. The old housekeeper didn't even think about it and said three words directly: "Impossible!"

Then he turned around and left, with no intention of staying at all. But just after he turned around again and took two steps, Chu Yunfeng emphasized again behind him: "Don't worry, there is still a painting that you want to paint again." Would you like to enjoy it?"

After hearing this, the old housekeeper felt like crying. He stopped lifting his feet again. The feeling of his feet hanging in the air was really uncomfortable.

So after sighing deeply in my heart, I gently put my feet back on the ground and turned around again.
(End of this chapter)