Jianbao life

Chapter 538 Engagement

The matter of the Yu family was finally settled, and what made Chu Chen a little happy was that the gang that made the counterfeit products were also arrested immediately.To Chu Chen's expectation, but also unexpected, Yu Guangjie was not only connected with this gang, but also acted as a protective umbrella.

It is precisely because of Yu Guangjie's protection that the counterfeiting gang was able to escape every time before.

With the arrest of the counterfeiting gang, the inside story has also come to light. In fact, there are not many core members of this gang, only three in total. The most skilled person is the boss Jiang Zhi.

To say that this Jiang Zhi is also a poor man, he grew up in an orphanage when he was young, and learned porcelain making skills in the porcelain capital when he grew up, because he is hardworking and studious, and his job pay is good, and he also fell in love with a beautiful girlfriend.Later, a bloody plot happened, and the girlfriend found another rich second generation to be the mistress, which deeply stimulated Jiang Zhi.

During that time, Jiang Zhi also quit his job and drank his sorrows away every day, making people look like ghosts or ghosts, and his mentality also changed.

Perhaps it was fate, within a few days, Jiang Zhi accidentally obtained the experience recorded by Zhang Huoni by chance, so he stepped into this line resolutely without doing anything.The reason for this decision is also very simple. Apart from wanting to earn more money, he also wants to take revenge on those rich people.

Jiang Zhi's own talent is very good, coupled with Zhang Huoni's experience, he has gained a certain reputation in this industry within a few years, but this is a crime after all, so he is usually very cautious, basically every once in a while. I change places after a period of time, so the past few years have been safe and sound.

Later, Yu Guangjie got in touch with Jiang Zhi through Qian Changxing, who was still in the south at the time, and Jiang Zhi became much more courageous. Later, because of his breakthrough in craftsmanship, he generously used the name of Zhang Huo Ni .

The reason why Jiang Zhi used this name was not only because he wanted to be famous, but also because he felt that with Yu Guangjie's protection, he would have no worries about safety in the future, but he didn't expect that he would end up in jail.

Although the arrest of Yu Guangjie and the counterfeiting gang made Chu Chen feel a little happy, but because his sister suffered an innocent disaster, he still couldn't be happy at all.

And because of this kind of incident, it had some impact on the engagement on Sunday. If it weren't for the fact that relatives and friends had already invited, Chu Chen would have planned to postpone the engagement banquet.

Of course, although Chu Chen thought so in his heart, he didn't say this idea in front of his parents, let alone mention it in front of Wu Ke. Make the relationship between Wu Ke and his sister stiff.

In fact, Chu Chen was worrying too much. If it was before, even if Wu Ke had figured it out, she still felt a little pimple in her heart, but because of this incident, the only pimple in her heart disappeared without a trace.

On the one hand, it is because of Chu Yulan's life-saving grace to Chu Chen. On the other hand, she also understands that if she is still jealous of Chu Yulan in the future, it will only make Chu Chen dissatisfied with her. He simply discarded the pimple in his heart and truly accepted Chu Yulan.

Of course, the main reason why Wu Ke thought about it was because of his trust in Chu Chen.

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Sunday, today is the day of Chu Chen and Wu Ke's engagement, because all the guests are relatives and friends, plus the three old men, it is not convenient to go to the hotel for drinks, so they are arranged to hold it in Chu Chen's villa.Fortunately, the living room of the villa is big enough to accommodate several tables.

Early in the morning, the makeup artist invited from Liu Ruida began to put on makeup for Chu Chen and Wu Ke.Wu Kedao is fine, but Chu Chen has never put on makeup since he was a child. This kind of experience is really miserable for him, and he has to put foundation on his face, which really makes him cry out in his heart. Can't stand it.

In addition, Liu Sizhe and the others were chatting and laughing all the time, winking from time to time, which made Chu Chen really want to go up and beat them up, but because of the makeup, they couldn't implement it, which made Liu Sizhe and the others even more proud.

Chu Chen sneered and said, "I'll settle the score with you after today!"

"Brother Chen, don't be so serious, you see we have already prepared gifts!"

Liu Sizhe grinned, then opened a box they had brought over earlier, and took out a bottle with double-ringed ear caps carved from white jade.

At the same time, Chu Chen and Wu Ke's makeup is almost done. Both of them are wearing festive Tang suits today. In Zhao Yunlin's words, they are full of joy.

Chu Chen took the bottle in his hand and observed it carefully.

This vase is carved from Hohotan white jade above. The vase has a girdle neck, a round belly, rounded feet, symmetrical shoulders decorated with double Ganoderma lucidum-shaped ears, and a ring inside each. Ladder-shaped dome button on top.

There are carvings on both sides of the belly of the bottle. One of the reliefs is engraved with plum, bamboo, chrysanthemum, ganoderma lucidum and double magpies, forming a picture of magpies climbing plums, implying auspiciousness.The branches in the picture are stretched, covered with blooming flowers and buds waiting to be released, fully expressing the plum blossom's postures of bowing, facing, sideways, lying, leaning, and hoping, as well as upright, bending, and crooked postures. No wonder the ancients thought " May puts the situation first."

In the picture, a magpie is carved on a branch independently, looking forward to it, while the other magpie is carved and drawn with Yin lines, flying in the air.Plum blossoms are in full bloom, bamboos are standing upright, daisies are blooming, accompanied by ganoderma lucidum, and the elegant scenery is in sight.Plum blossoms bloom at the intersection of winter and spring, and magpies stand on the branches of plum blossoms, implying that winter is passing and spring is coming, and it also means "happy on the plum (lintel) tip", which means that happy events are coming.

On the other side of the bottle belly, there is a poem "Yong Hetian Yuhan Beast Ring Square Pot" made by Emperor Qianlong in Yinxian. Not only is it inscribed, but it also has a square seal.The poem expresses the Qing emperor's love for Hetian jade.

This vase is huge (nearly 25 cm in height), and is a typical craftsmanship of the court manufacturing office in the Qianlong period. The carving is fine and the artistic appeal is strong, which shows the exquisite carving skills of jade craftsmen in the prosperous period of Qianlong.

This bottle can be described as high-quality material, uniform color, warm and white texture, graceful and dignified shape, gentle and smooth curves, rigorous structure, elegant shape, and auspicious meaning. It can be called a rare masterpiece among Qianlong jade wares.Based on the current market value, it should be worth at least 400 million.

"Brother Chen, isn't this jade bottle not bad?" Liu Sizhe said with a smile on his face. Although they paid for this bottle together, he bought it only after looking for a relationship, and he had to ask for credit.

"Not bad! Thank you for the gifts!" Chu Chen nodded with a smile. Bottles like this are quite rare.

"Brother, why don't you go out to welcome the guests?" At this time, Chu Yulan came down from upstairs.

Originally, Chu Yulan suffered a gunshot wound the day before yesterday. Although she was lucky and didn't have any inflammation, and because she didn't hurt her bones, she could theoretically be discharged from the hospital on the same day, but Chu Chen and the others definitely refused to let her be discharged so soon.

But Chu Yulan had to come to the engagement ceremony, and in the end, everyone couldn't hold her back. After consulting the doctor's opinion, everyone reluctantly agreed.

Seeing this, Chu Chen took Wu Ke to her and hurriedly walked up to her, and said, "Xiao Lan, why are you down, hurry up and go upstairs for me to rest!"
"Brother, my wound is not a vital location, it's fine!" Chu Yulan lifted her injured arm.

"Xiao Lan, you'd better go up and rest, otherwise it will be bad, but it will leave a big scar!" Wu Ke said seriously.

"Really?" Everyone has a love for beauty, not to mention that Chu Yulan is a big beauty, and when she heard that she would leave a big scar, her face immediately became a little moved.

"How could I lie to you? If you don't believe me, you can ask the doctor if you are moving too much, which will affect the healing of the wound." Wu Ke said solemnly.

"That's right!" Chu Chen persuaded while the iron was hot: "You'd better go upstairs to rest, and I'll let Mrs. Ji call you after the people are almost here."

Liu Sizhe and the others also said a few words of persuasion.

Chu Yulan muttered, "It's boring to always lie on the bed!"

That being said, she walked back to her room, as she didn't want a big scar after all.

At this moment, Chu Yongning and his wife discussed things with Uncle Wu and walked out from the back room. Zhao Yunlin asked strangely, "Why did I hear Xiaolan's voice just now? Did she get up?"

"Well, I just persuaded us to go back!" Chu Chen nodded.

Zhao Yunlin said with some distress: "This girl doesn't know how to pay attention to her body at all! I have to talk to her later! By the way, what time is it, why don't you go out to meet the guests!"
"Go right away, go right away! . . . "

Chu Chen chuckled, then took Wu Ke's hand, and led the others to the door of the villa, standing side by side, ready to welcome the guests.The previously hired photographer also stood aside and started working.

Today is sunny and sunny, and the sun is warm on the body, but even so, the capital city in January is the coldest season of the year. Chu Chen shook Wu Ke's slightly cold hand and asked softly :

"Coco, is it cold?"

"It's okay! I'm still wearing thermal underwear! What about you?" Wu Ke shook his head and asked back.

Chu Chen smiled slightly and said, "It's not that you don't know the realm of my boxing skills, I'm almost immune to cold and heat now!"

"Ah! There are such benefits!" Wu Ke said with a look of surprise.

"Yeah, I told you to learn and you are too lazy to learn!" Chu Chen shook his head and laughed.

Wu Ke stuck out his tongue and said, "I can't get up in the morning, or I'll be more diligent in the future!"

"We have a guest!" At this moment, Fatty Dong, who was standing outside the door, suddenly shouted at the top of his voice. Chu Chen and Wu Ke looked out, and it turned out that the old Liu's family who lived not far away came over. .

When the party came to the front, Chu Chen hurriedly greeted them with Wu Ke, and then introduced Wu Ke and Liu Haoran to each other.

"Master, you go to the house first and drink some hot tea..."

After all, it was winter, the two sides reserved a few words, and Chu Chen hurriedly let them in to drink tea.

Mr. Liu waved his hand with a smile: "Don't worry! We still have a gift for you! Come, see if you are satisfied!"
"Master, we are all one family, what gift do we want to bring!" Chu Chen said it sincerely. Youdao is a teacher for a day and a father for life. Same.

"What are you talking about? After all, this is an engagement. There is no reason not to give gifts!"

Mr. Liu said something with a smile, and then Liu Qinshu quickly said: "Dad, let's look at my and elder brother's things first, and yours first, our presents will look a little petty!"

Chu Chen said quickly: "There is no distinction between high and low gifts. Besides, I am already very happy when you come."

Everyone laughed, then Liu Qinshu opened the box in his hand, and with Liu Sizhe's help, opened the scroll.

"Achen, look, this is Xu Beihong's "Five Sons of a Rooster" that I collected in my early years..."

Xu Beihong, formerly known as Xu Shoukang, has a pivotal position in the history of Chinese painting and is known as the founder of modern art education in my country. Basically, the collectors know him well, and Chu Chen is no exception.

Xu Beihong studied in France to study Western painting in his early years. After returning to China, he has been engaged in art education for a long time, and has taught in many art schools.

His creations have a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, flowers and birds, animals, figures, history and myths, all of which are lifelike and with soul in his writing.Together with Zhang Shuqi and Liu Zigu, they are called the "Three Masters of Jinling" in the painting circle.The Chinese paintings he made are complete in color and ink, and are especially famous for galloping horses.

Xu Beihong emphasized the integration of Western painting techniques into the reform of traditional Chinese painting. He advocated light and shape in painting, emphasized the anatomical structure of the object and the accurate grasp of bones, and emphasized the ideological connotation of the work.In 1920, he proposed "On the Improvement of Chinese Painting" under the background of the decadence of modern Chinese painting, which had a great influence on the Chinese painting circle at that time.

The "Five Sons of a Rooster" in front of me has a simple composition. A rooster stands alone on a rock, looking down with piercing eyes, and five chicks stand on the ground and look up, as if they are listening to teachings.

The whole picture has appropriate shades of ink and rich layers.The shape of the rooster is extremely realistic, especially the depiction of the crown and claws. The brushwork is fine and rigorous. The tail is swept out with a thick ink brush. The crown is as red as fire, and the tail is as black as lacquer. out of a harmony.

The naivety of the chicks is very vivid. The chicks are dyed with two colors of ink and yellow, three are written in thick ink, and two are goose yellow. Their fluffy appearance is very cute.

The most prominent artistic features of Xu Beihong's animal paintings are accurate shapes and vivid expressions, and this work is no exception.This kind of accuracy is not a "describing" of every detail, but accurate and concise, with real images and vivid words.

Xu Beihong's accurate modeling ability stems from his solid sketch skills, but to transform the sketch with the relationship between light and shade into the relationship between brush and ink, one needs to be familiar with Chinese freehand brushwork and brush and ink.

The layout of this picture is rigorous, the brush strokes are strong, and the image is vivid. The sound of "chicken" is the same as "auspicious", so it can be called "Da Ji Tu". There are also five chicks, which mean that five sons enroll or teach five sons, and they have rich spiritual sustenance.It can be said that once this work appears on the market, it will definitely become the focus of competition.

As soon as Chu Chen and Wu Ke saw this painting, they liked it very much, and it was Xu Beihong's work, which is very rare.

Afterwards, Chu Chen smiled wryly and said, "Sister Shu, you've flattered me too much. If you can't sell this painting, what kind of gift can you sell?"

Liu Qinshu giggled and said, "It's just as long as you two like it, I'll use this painting to wish you a happy marriage for a hundred years and have a baby soon!"

Chu Chen and Wu Ke quickly expressed their thanks.

Next, Liu Haoran and his wife also took out a gift, which was a pair of quail lid boxes carved during the Qianlong period.

This pair of quail lid boxes is carefully carved from Khotan white jade.

The quail is lying in shape, with a short neck, round body, round eyes, pointed pecks, feathers of different lengths carved on the body, and a hollow cavity inside the body, which is divided into upper and lower layers.Quail is a commonly used pattern and shape of utensils in the court, implying peace and happiness.A pair of quails symbolizes "double safety".

Also accepting the gift, Chu Chen and Wu Ke expressed their gratitude to Liu Haoran and his wife.

"Now it's my turn!"
Mr. Liu chuckled, and with the help of Liu Qinshu, he took out the contents of a box and said, "Come on, let's see if you are satisfied with this enamel-colored multi-mu pot..."

"Duomu pot?" Except for Chu Chen and Liu Sizhe, everyone else was at a loss. They didn't know what a Duomu pot was.

Therefore, Liu Sizhe explained to everyone: "Duomu originally means a barrel for holding ghee, and it is called Dongmo or Duomu in Tibetan. Adding a monk's hat-shaped edge to the mouth, and adding a handle and a mouth, it becomes a Duomu pot. "

"This Duomu pot is a container for Tibetans to mix and hold buttered tea. Buttered tea is called Chasuma in Tibetan. It is to pour a small amount of butter and salt into the strong tea made from tea bricks, and some also add some monosodium glutamate and milk. Condiments, mixed until water and ghee are mixed, are the necessities of Tibetan life. Therefore, this Duomu pot is also an indispensable daily necessities for Tibetans.”

The pair of Duomu pots in front of us are huge in size, 36 cm high, with dragon head and fish tail handle and dragon head flow on the neck.Covered bowl-shaped lid, red coral orb button.The neck, belly and cover are covered with sky-blue enamel, decorated with filigree and folded lotus patterns.

The gilt-bronze imitation bamboo-shaped ring on the rim and belly of the pot is engraved with curly grass patterns and inlaid with red coral, turquoise, and lapis lazuli beads.The liner is made of silver.The outer wall of the circle foot is chiseled with twining lotus patterns, and the rectangular frame opposite to the flow of the pot is engraved with the regular script "Made in Qianlong Years of the Qing Dynasty".

The shape of this pair of Duomu pots has a strong nomadic style. The copper is pure, the enamel is fine and smooth, and the gilt is brilliant.

Chu Chen was taken aback when he saw the pair of Duomu pots, and then waved his hands again and again: "Master, you can't do this. This Duomu pot means a lot to you, I can't accept it!"

You know, this pair of Duomu pots was acquired by Mr. Liu at the risk of his life when he was young. At that time, he was even shot by a bandit for the pair of Duomu pots.Moreover, the value of this Duomu pot is as high as thousands or even tens of millions. How can Chu Chen accept it with peace of mind.

Hearing what he said, Mr. Liu glared at him and said, "You're hypocritical, I'm already so old, so what's the point? Unless you don't recognize me as a master, you can put this pair of jugs together. Take it!"

"This..." Chu Chen still felt embarrassed to accept it.

"Why, you don't listen to me!" Mr. Liu said with a beard and a stare.

"Achen, just accept it, it's my father's wish after all!" Liu Qinshu also persuaded.

Seeing that Old Liu was really angry, Chu Chen could only signal Wu Ke, and the two of them put away the things together.But when Chu Chen took over the Duomu pot, he had already made up his mind that he must make it up when the master's birthday came.

"Thank you master!"

"Well, that's what makes sense!"

Seeing Chu Chen and Wu accepting his gift, a smile appeared on Mr. Liu's face.

"Master, I will send you in!"

"No need, we are not unfamiliar with you, you should stand here with Xiao Ke to welcome guests!"

Although Lao Liu said so, after all, the other party is not only an elder, but also his master. Chu Chen still supported Lao Liu and welcomed them into the house together.In addition, Liu Sizhe helped carry the pair of Duomu pots into the house.

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"Achen, what happened to the pair of pots? Is it particularly valuable?"

When Chu Chen came out of the room, Wu Ke couldn't wait to ask.After this period of time, Wu Ke also knew that Chu Chen and Mr. Liu had a very good relationship, they were really like relatives, if it wasn't something particularly valuable or meaningful, Chu Chen would definitely not react like just now.

"Not only is it valuable, but the pair of Duomu pots were bought by the master with his life..."

As he said that, Chu Chen briefly told Wu Ke the story of the pair of Duomu pots. Even though the story was simple, Wu Ke was very nervous when he heard the danger.

Wu Ke said with emotion: "I didn't expect it to happen like this! Then we have to find an opportunity in the future to return this gift."
Chu Chen nodded: "Well, I want to give Master a surprise on his next birthday!"

"What a surprise!" As soon as the words finished, Liu Sizhe leaned forward and asked.

"Since it's a surprise, do you think I'll tell you?"

Chu Chen smiled and pushed Liu Sizhe aside and said, "You stand up for me, there will be guests coming in a while!"

"A guest said..."

Chu Chen didn't expect that he really hit the mark. As soon as his words fell, the big family of Chu Chen's family arrived in mighty form.

Next, Chu Chen introduced all the relatives of the family to Wu Ke, and then everyone exchanged pleasantries. After busying for a long time, Chu Chen and Wu Ke led everyone into the house.

"Achen, we really have a lot of relatives!"

When Chu Chen walked back to the door, Wu Ke sighed.Because Uncle Wu is the only child, and Aunt Wu's hometown is out of town, Aunt Wu usually doesn't go back unless a relative is sick or dying.Therefore, seeing that Chu Chen's family has so many relatives, Wu Ke felt a little worried, what should he do when he visits relatives during the holidays!

"Don't forget, there is also Grandpa's family!" Chu Chen said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)