The Book of Appreciation

Wu Di hugged a few stones and followed Wen Yaru for dinner. After the meal, the two went to the manager's room to drink tea. Wen Yaru said:

"It's hard to say much over there just now, those two girls surnamed Qi, their family has a pivotal position in the traditional jewelry industry."

"Oh, traditional jewelry?"

"Yes, including historical objects such as pearls, jadeite, Hetian jade, Tianhuangshi, etc., diamonds and red sapphires are not considered traditional Chinese jewelry. There are two proverbs in this industry, which refer to the top-ranking companies. , the Qi family is on the list."

"Tell me, what is it?"

"Qi Zhu Shen Cui three stones, the prince can hold up half the sky. Qi Zhu refers to Qi's jewelry, a family of jewelry in the south. It is said that the sales of freshwater pearls and seawater pearls can account for more than 30.00% of the domestic market. Shen Cui refers to the handed down jade. Home, the shipment of high-end jade can account for more than half of the country. Mr. Shen is famous as the Jade King at home and abroad. Three stones refer to the largest rough jadeite in China from Hengchang Li’s, Hebao Song’s and Yingshi Wang’s. Suppliers, the public offerings in Pingzhou and Ruili are controlled by them. The prince refers to Harik Aimati from Xinjiang Province, whose Chinese name is Han Zhenbang. 80.00% of the Hetian jade in the market comes from him, and he is known as the Jade Prince.”

Wu Di was fascinated when he heard it. These people are just like the top masters in the world. They stand at the top of the industry and are admired by all. When will he be able to stand in that position and be famous?

"Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, but this jewelry and antique industry pays more attention to inheritance and has many old rules, so it is more like the old rivers and lakes. How about it? Are you interested in following the old brother to make antiques?"

"Hehe, I just bought a brick and inkstone as a gift. I guess I don't have much talent."

Wen Yaru wanted to persuade him again, but suddenly remembered the brick and inkstone, and asked:

"Look, old brother's surname, does your brick and inkstone customer like it? Has the matter been done?"

Wu Di hesitated for a moment, smiled wryly and said:

"Old brother, I told you not to be angry. I accidentally broke that brick and inkstone."

Wen Yaru's eyes widened, and he was about to be scolded, remembering that someone bought something, why would he be angry?Then he smiled bitterly and said:

"If you break it, just break it. Bring it someday. Let me see if I can find someone to repair it. It's a pity that it's a good thing."

"I'm not saying that I'm afraid you'll be angry if it's broken. In fact, that brick and inkstone was originally repaired in two parts. Once it fell, it would be split into two halves!"

"Ah, isn't that your old brother's mistake? Did you check it carefully when you received it? Brother, you bring it, and old brother will return the original money, and find a good one to give it to you."

"Hey, listen to what I have to say. I estimate that the brick inkstone was repaired at least a hundred years ago, and the later patina covered up the traces. I am not accusing your big brother of lying to me. In fact, this brick inkstone has a story. .”

"What else? There are two halves, what's the story? Kid, if you dare to suspect that the old brother is cheating you with defective products, don't enter this door in the future!"

"When did I dare to doubt your brother? After the brick and inkstone fell apart, I found that the inside was actually hollowed out!"

"That's impossible. The weight of the brick and inkstone is absolutely fine. If I had discovered it earlier, it would be your turn to throw it?"

"It's true, there's an oilcloth bag hidden in the hollowed out place, and inside it is..."

"What is it? Tell me quickly! Hey, I said you boy, are you full and have nothing to do, and amuse me?"

Wu Di was very calm, ignored Wen Yaru's murderous gaze, took a sip of tea by himself, and said just now:

"Inside is a painting, guess whose?"

Wen Yaru looked at Wu Di suspiciously, finally confirmed that he was not joking, and asked:

"Say it quickly, don't betray me, or you will be kicked out from here."

Wu Di got up and wanted to leave, but when he saw Wen Yaru raised his eyes, he laughed and sat down.

"Shi Tao, landscape painting!"

"Really?"

"Really, I have already found someone to read it, it is absolutely true!"

"My boy, let me tell you that you are destined for this line of work. Where is the painting, and show it to your elder brother?"

"It's been given away, old brother, are you not angry?"

"I'm angry? Of course I'm angry! You kid has something good to give away without showing it to me first!"

Wu Di said cautiously:

"That painting was taken out of a brick inkstone..."

"Haha, let's just say that you are not a professional, this is called picking up leaks, understand? It's been in my hands for three years, but I don't see why. It only shows that you have good eyesight. I have a relationship with Treasure, and I envy it before it’s too late. How can I be angry? Besides, in our industry, who has never punched an eye or walked past Treasure? I get angry every time, and I’m still alive? However, Shi Tao’s paintings are not cheap, I’m afraid they are not. Is it tens of millions?"

"Well, it should be worth 3000 million."

"Damn, which big man can afford such a heavy gift? Brother, what kind of big business are you doing?"

"No, it was taken by the family as a gift to an old man. By the way, if you want to see it, I will contact you one day and tell you that you are the original owner of the brick and inkstone. Maybe you can find the painting from the history of the brick and inkstone. Inheritance, he must be happy to see you."

"Can you tell me a little bit, who is it?"

"Chang Xiaoxue, Mr. Chang."

Wen Yaru opened his mouth wide, pointed to the sky after a while, and asked:

"You mean Chang Lao?"

Wu Di nodded, Wen Yaru smiled wryly, originally he intended to take Wu Di as his apprentice, but judging by his posture, this kid has an extraordinary family, and he came here just to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger.He rubbed his hands and said with a smile:

"Of course, it's best to visit Mr. Chang. However, I got this brick and inkstone from a prodigal son. How can there be any origin? Hehe, it's okay to fool other people, but who dares to fool him?"

"It's okay. I'll take you to see it some other day. The main reason is that there is a person I can't afford to offend now, so I dare not go."

Thinking of Yang Yanzhi, Wu Di couldn't help shivering.

"No hurry, no hurry, as long as you can go. Ah, I almost forgot, your old sister-in-law asked you to go home for dinner tonight, and you can come back with me later."

"I'm afraid it won't work today. I promised my mother to go back for dinner. There are guests."

Wu Di politely declined, and Wen Yaru remembered Wu Di's life experience, so he didn't force it anymore, and only told him to come and sit down when he was free, and exchange knowledge about antiques together.

Wu Di returned with a full load, and was looking at stones in the taxi, trying to guess which piece was in stock before the reminder from Tianshu, when the phone rang,

"Xiao Wu, are you done with your work? Go home early for dinner."

Wu Di originally planned to go home and put down the rocks before driving the Range Rover, but after being excited for a long time, he was a little tired. Seeing that the road was also blocked, he ordered the taxi to divert and go straight to Xishan.

Before he entered the house, he heard Yang Yanzhi's laughter, which was indescribably coquettish. Wu Di shivered, thinking that if he stretched his head and retracted his head, it would be a knife, so he would simply be a bachelor, so he strode into the living room.

With sharp eyes, Zhong Qi saw the big bag on Wu Di's back at a glance, and rushed to meet him, smiling:

"It's fine for people to come, and give me something, you see..."

Wu Di handed him the big bag and said:

"Just a few broken stones, you don't even want to give it to you."

Zhong Qi opened it suspiciously, glanced at it, and said:

"Boy, this is a rough emerald. I didn't expect you to play with stones? This, this quality is too bad, right?"

"I didn't play it, it was given by a friend."

"Who? I'm Conan's uncle, you can't fool me."

"Panjiayuan, Mingtangzhai, and Wen Yaru are the ones who sold my bricks and inkstones."

"Ah, you told him about the painting hidden in the brick?"

"That's right, he said he didn't find out that it was a defective product, so he gave me a few stones as an apology."

Wu Di just opened his mouth to talk nonsense.

"You didn't tell him the value of the painting? Was he angry?"

"No, he's a professional professional. Do you think he's the same as you? I'm called picking leaks, you know? By the way, if it's convenient someday, take him to see old Uncle Chang. Maybe you can learn from the history of the brick and inkstone. Find out the inheritance of that painting."

"It's simple, let's go tomorrow."

"While going, I'm still at work, okay?"

"It's just your poor class, what are you doing, messing with your brother, I'll give you a sky-high annual salary!"

"How much? I don't want to end up like you doing nothing all day long and playing with my feet!"

"Boy, don't tell me when you swear at others, I will fight with you!"

The two of them quarreled, and Yang Yanzhe kept sneering beside him, pretending, let you pretend, you didn't see the beauty, did you?I'll let you know later that Prince Ma has three eyes!