Chapter 317 The hot tour exhibition, Chen Lijun returns to China
The scene was really lively, with thousands of tourists visiting.
Regardless of whether these people are real tourists or fake tourists, it is still very noisy and lively.
"There are a lot of people, but there are more people watching and less buying!" Zhang Junping glanced around and said with a smile.
"This is just the beginning, why don't you take a closer look? It is estimated that the trading volume will not pick up until around noon." George Fairburn said with a smile.
But he was secretly muttering in his heart, "I am only responsible for organizing traveling exhibitions. For the sake of face, I ensure the flow of people. As for the volume of transactions, that is not my responsibility."
Zhang Junping didn't care about trading volume.
He had already made arrangements, as George Fairburn said it was too early now, and the people he arranged would not take action until the afternoon.
Yes, Zhang Junping is ready to take action. Through the people arranged by Christina, he will buy some of the artworks at the current price.
In addition, he also openly arranged for people to purchase part of the art, and this part went to the account of the art company.
In the future, this part of the art will be used for operations. After passing it through the auction house, the price will rise after a few lots of it are sold.
This is a slow-moving job, and it can’t be done in one or two years. It takes five, six, or even ten years to build up the hype.
In fact, even if the works of these old artists are not hyped, they can increase in value by ten or twenty times if placed anywhere for ten or twenty years.
However, Zhang Junping couldn't wait, and neither could the country.
An appreciation of one or twenty times in ten or twenty years is not as fast as the rate of currency depreciation.
The touring exhibition was in full swing, and Zhang Junping kept an eye on the scene, fearing that something unexpected might happen.
George Fairburn, on the other hand, walked around the convention and exhibition center, said hello to Zhang Junping, and left.
Foreigners also have the habit of gathering together to buy things and join in the fun, which has attracted some real tourists.
This group of real tourists, driven by numerous art consignors, purchased some works of art.
The key point is that Zhang Junping's conditions are too attractive. Except for some artworks that are not convenient for long-term collection, all other artworks maintain their value and are guaranteed to increase in value.
This is not buying art, it is simply a financial product.
And it is a financial product used as a credit guarantee by a country.
As long as you hold it for more than three years, the value will increase by 10% every year. Where can you find such a good thing?
Not to mention the real tourists, even the tour guides were attracted and bought some works of art with their own money.
I only discovered this when I was settling accounts after the first day of the exhibition.
I made a lot more money, but I bought less art through the art consignment, so I couldn't keep it in my account.
"Have you figured it out? What went wrong?" Wu Xinping and Chen Lijun were both anxious. This was the real first battle for the art company.
"After calculation, the money has increased by more than 3.8 million French francs, and the works of art have decreased by about 260 pieces." Zhang Jun said with a straight face.
"Ah! How could this happen?"
"This is how to do?"
"This is only the first day and something like this has gone wrong. There are still so many days to come."
Wu Xinping and Chen Lijun stamped their feet anxiously and walked back and forth in the room.
Zhang Junping couldn't bear it anymore and collapsed on the sofa laughing.
"You are still laughing, this is more than three million in foreign exchange, which is enough to build several buildings!" Chen Lijun said angrily.
"Haha! You two, don't you understand?
It's more than 3.8 million yuan more money, not less than 3.8 million yuan less. Why are you so anxious?
There are more than 200 pieces of art less and more money, what does this mean?" Zhang Junping explained to the two people with a smile.
"What does it mean?" Wu Xinping has come to his senses, but Chen Lijun has not yet turned around.
"This means that we have actually sold more than 200 pieces of art.
This 3.8 million is our real revenue today." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
"Really?! This more than 3.8 million yuan is our revenue?" Chen Lijun said in surprise.
If Wu Xinping hadn't been there and the situation was wrong, Chen Lijun would have jumped into Zhang Junping's arms.
Such a happy thing, I have to fight for 800 rounds to celebrate.
For the first time, Chen Lijun felt that Wu Xinping, the old leader who had promoted her, was a bit in the way.
You said, you are so old, if you don't go back and rest quickly, you have to follow me to settle accounts. Isn't this a waste of time?
"Yes, this is a good start. This shows that our traditional Chinese handicrafts, as well as Chinese calligraphy and painting, are still very popular in European and American countries.
Okay, now that the account is clear, I should go back and rest, and have a drink with those old friends in the evening." Wu Xinping glanced at Chen Lijun, then stood up and said to Zhang Junping with a smile.
Who is Wu Xinping?
Although I used to stay in BJ's Painting Shop and keep aloof from the world, in fact, that was the really smart thing to do.
No, the ten years of strong winds have not touched me at all. I can stay comfortably in the BJ, with my wife and children on the hot bed.
Such a mature person naturally noticed something was wrong between Zhang Junping and Chen Lijun.
Mainly Chen Lijun, anyone who is not a fool can see the deep affection in her eyes.
Zhang Junping quickly got up and sent Wu Xinping downstairs.
"Okay, Xiao Chen, you go ahead and collect the artworks for sale today and divide them into categories so that we can know which category of artworks are the most popular." Seeing that Chen Lijun also wanted to give it to herself, Wu Xinping gave it to him directly.
She arranged a task.
"I know Secretary!"
Chen Lijun didn't dare not agree. Although Wu Xinping usually didn't do anything, she was actually the leader.
Zhang Junping sent Wu Xinping downstairs.
"Tongfei, please be careful. Your wife is pregnant with a child now. It is immoral for you to be involved in promiscuity at this time." Wu Xinping said sternly.
"Master, as you said, it is immoral to flirt with women at any time. This has nothing to do with my wife's pregnancy.
If you say this, it seems that if your wife is not pregnant and is flirting with women, you can be forgiven." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
"You kid, don't play tricks on me! What's going on with you and Chen Lijun?" Wu Xinping scolded.
"Don't you see what could be going on? It's like being abroad, with no one around, feeling empty and lonely, and looking for someone to be a companion.
After returning to China, we can do whatever we want without affecting our respective families." Zhang Junping said frankly.
"You boy!
well!
Tell me about you! How could you make such a mistake?" Wu Xinping was angry and pointed at Zhang Junping's hand, which was trembling a little.
"Master, don't be angry. In fact, no one is a sage, so how can anyone make mistakes? This is human nature. Think about Master, then think about Uncle Master and the others." Zhang Junping comforted him with a smile.
Zhang Junping's words left Wu Xinping speechless. It was true that the upper beam was out of alignment and the lower beam was crooked.
Speaking of women, none of these artists are very glamorous.
Speaking of which, Wu Xinping is a rare good man in the world of calligraphy and painting.
Thinking of this, Wu Xinping didn't bother to continue to scold Zhang Junping. He got into the car and asked the driver to take him back to the hotel.
Zhang Junping also knew that Wu Xinping was concerned about him and was afraid that something would happen to him.
However, Zhang Junping strongly disagreed with Wu Xinping's statement.
He admitted that he was not a good man, but a scumbag. Once he went abroad, he couldn't help but let himself go.
But, what does this have to do with whether the wife is pregnant or not?
There are always some people who like to talk about this.
Cheating on your wife while she is pregnant is immoral and should be condemned.
If you are not pregnant, cheating is moral and can be forgiven?
I really don’t know what kind of fairy theory this is.
Immoral things are always immoral.
Zhang Junping knew these principles very well, but he just couldn't control his lower body and made the same mistake that every man would make.
This is just like those leaders who often appear on TV in later generations. They talk about integrity and honesty in meetings in the morning.
He was taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission in the afternoon.
That's too far.
Zhang Junping returned to the office and called George Fairborn, asking him to find more people to support the scene tomorrow.
For such a large convention and exhibition center, there are more than a thousand people, which is still a bit small. It needs three or four thousand people to make it look popular.
"I just checked the account, and the store sales today are also good, with more than 1.2 million French francs." Chen Lijun told Zhang Junping another good news.
"Very good. This shows that our artworks are still very popular and that our sales strategy is feasible.
Maybe it won’t take more than half a year to reach a flat level, and maybe with three goals, we can achieve flat revenue and expenditure, or even make a profit.” Zhang Junping is now very optimistic about the market prospects.
Galleries and art stores both need to accumulate reputation. As time goes by, business will get better and better.
"You're right, I think so too!" Chen Lijun nodded and looked at Zhang Junping with eyes that could bring tears to her eyes.
"Um, what did Secretary Wu say to you when he called you out just now?" Chen Lijun hesitated for a moment, then asked.
“I didn’t say anything, I just reminded me to pay attention to the impact.
Don't make it end badly." Zhang Junping smiled and said Wu Xinping's words selectively.
I also take this opportunity to remind Chen Lijun that Zhang Junping regrets it now. He was too impulsive at the beginning and failed to grasp the principle.
After all, the thoughts of women and men are different.
Zhang Junping can clearly distinguish what family and responsibility are.
No matter how messy you are outside, you will not bring it into the family.
However, women are different and are easy to fall for.
Once you get the upper hand, you won't care about it.
The woman above is more cruel than the man.
Zhang Junping discovered that Chen Lijun has been a bit high lately.
It happened that Wu Xinping's words gave her a warning.
"ah?!
What did he find?" Chen Lijun's face turned pale instantly.
"Anyone who is not blind or stupid can see it in your eyes.
The way you look at me is full of love, and you want to put me in your eyes." Zhang Junping hugged Chen Lijun and said with a smile.
"What...what should I do?" Chen Lijun was a little panicked.
"It's okay, the secretary is my master, he won't talk nonsense.
However, we have to pay attention in the future, Lou Xinying and the others are here, and if Lou Xinying and the others find out, that will be trouble." Zhang Junping comforted her softly, and also gave Chen Lijun a reminder.
"I know that bitch Lou Xinying is not a good person. She was testing me yesterday." Chen Lijun said angrily.
"so!
We have to pay attention.
I'm not afraid of anything, it's just a matter of style at most.
The worst I can do is resign. With my ability and my current wealth, I can live a good life anywhere in the world.
But what do you do?
You have a husband and children.
If you don’t think about your husband, you have to think about your children, right?
So, in these things, you women will always suffer in the end." Zhang Junping said with pity.
Everything she said was thinking about Chen Lijun.
"Huh! You have a conscience!
Why do we women always suffer in the end?" Chen Lijun said with some dissatisfaction.
"There is nothing we can do about this. China's national conditions and social concepts have been here for thousands of years.
Although it is said that men and women are equal, this cannot be achieved in a short time." Zhang Junping shook his head and sighed.
"Thank you, Pingzi!
Thank you for your company during this time. This is the happiest and happiest time in my life.
I will always remember this time and hide it in my heart forever." Chen Lijun turned around and hugged Zhang Junping, speaking emotionally, tears flowing out uncontrollably.
Finally, I lay in Zhang Junping's arms and cried loudly.
Zhang Junping didn't say anything. He understood what Chen Lijun meant. She was preparing to shed her tears to cut off her love.
When she finishes crying, it means that their relationship for this period of time is completely over.
What can Zhang Junping say?
Their relationship is not normal to begin with. No matter how many reasons are given, it is still immoral in the end.
Not accepted by society.
So Zhang Junping couldn't say anything to persuade him to stay.
"Manager, do what you said before still count?" After crying for a while, Chen Lijun wiped away her tears and looked at Zhang Junping and asked.
"What words?"
"It's about you lending me money to buy a courtyard house."
Zhang Junping understood instantly that Chen Lijun had completely broken off the relationship and returned to her family.
I have begun to consider this for my own family.
That's pretty good too.
"Of course it counts!
I have thought about this matter for a while. Lending money to you alone can easily lead to trouble. I will hold a meeting and make a decision after I return to China.
Any company leader above the head of a department who needs to buy a house can borrow their salary in advance from the company.
From now on, it will be deducted from your salary slowly."
"Thank you!" Chen Lijun thanked her in a low voice.
"Why are you so polite? Even if we no longer maintain this relationship in the future, we can still be considered friends, superiors and subordinates." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
"To commemorate our relationship during this period, I will give you a calligraphy and painting to keep with you." Zhang Junping thought for a while and then said.
"Thank you!" Chen Lijun showed a smile on her face.
If Zhang Junping had offered to give her money just now, she would have accepted it, but she would have felt very uncomfortable.
Because, she really didn't have that kind of relationship with Zhang Junping because of money or power.
The reason we had a relationship was simply because we were attracted by Zhang Junping's talent. On a special occasion, we couldn't help but pounce on him like a moth.
After all, Zhang Junping understood her and did not insult her with money.
However, it was different when Zhang Junping gave her a painting.
Chen Lijun entered BJ Painting Store at the age of sixteen and worked in the painting store for almost twenty years. She has a certain sense of the value of calligraphy and painting and knows that Zhang Junping's calligraphy and painting are valuable.
Among the galleries in Paris, Zhang Junping's calligraphy and paintings are the most expensive, with any calligraphy and painting priced at more than one million francs.
The most expensive calligraphy and painting has a price tag of over ten million.
As Zhang Junping said, a calligraphy and painting can be kept close to you or passed down to your family.
"I want to return to China after the touring exhibition here in Paris ends." Chen Lijun whispered again.
"Okay, if you want to go back, just go back!
Just use the excuse of supervising the filing and shipping of artworks to go back." Zhang Junping thought for a moment and nodded in agreement with Chen Lijun's request.
It's nice that everyone can get together and relax.
"Do you like oil painting or ink painting?"
"Let's paint!" Chen Lijun thought for a moment and said.
"Okay!" Zhang Junping smiled and nodded.
After getting over her relationship, Chen Lijun regained her former shrewdness.
Naturally, we know clearly that Zhang Junping's attainments in oil painting are higher than those in ink painting.
After returning to the Earl's Manor, Zhang Junping went upstairs alone.
Lock yourself in the studio and start creating.
You must do what you promise, especially what you promise a woman, you must do it.
Zhang Junping was sitting in the studio, sitting quietly, holding a cigarette in his hand, sorting out his creative ideas amid the smoke.
Finally, Zhang Junping painted an abstract painting of moonlight over a lotus pond and gave it to Chen Lijun.
This is the first time Zhang Junping has created a serious abstract painting.
The previous "Pastoral Scenery" does not count.
Chen Lijun's incident did not affect the touring exhibition.
The touring exhibition is still in full swing. With Zhang Junping's request, the flow of people was even greater the next day, and Zhang Junping's art support made the touring exhibition become more popular.
At least in the eyes of the media, the touring exhibition is extremely popular.
The most popular ones are paper-cutting, sugar painting, clay figurines, and gourd heat transfer, which are inexpensive and full of exotic beauty.
Although these works of art cannot be maintained for a long time, they are cheap enough.
You won't suffer any loss if you buy it, let alone regret it.
Especially paper-cutting and sugar painting, several middle-aged and elderly craftsmen were so busy that they were sweating profusely and didn't even have time to go to the toilet.
In this way, until the store closed in the evening, there was still a long line of people waiting to buy paper-cut paintings and sugar paintings.
Finish the calculation at night.
"How is it?" Wu Xinping and Chen Lijun both looked at Zhang Junping expectantly.
"Today's actual transaction volume was 5.96 million, which almost exceeded 6 million." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
"Six million!" Wu Xinping couldn't calm down for a long time.
This number is really shocking.
The touring exhibition lasts for one and a half months, and the average day is not to mention six million, but one million. How much is that?
That's 45 million French francs.
Thinking of this, Wu Xinping straightened his chest unconsciously.
I was finally able to give a satisfactory explanation to the leadership and the country.
Chen Lijun had the good sense to say goodbye and leave the office in advance today.
"What's going on?" Wu Xinping looked at Zhang Junping.
"Chen Lijun plans to return to China the day after tomorrow." Zhang Junping said calmly.
"Returning to China the day after tomorrow?
OK! Let's go back. There happens to be a lot of things at home waiting for her to go back and deal with!" Wu Xinping showed a satisfied smile on his face.
Although the master and apprentice did not say anything, they both understood the meaning of each other's words.