As Melander, You Fang came to Macau again to visit Niu Ranmiao, accompanied by Qi Ruoxue. Qi Ruoxue had made an appointment in advance. This time, they met in Niu Ranmiao's office. There were only three of them present.
As soon as Niu Ranmiao saw You Fang, he winked and said with a smile, "Mr. Rand, you are indeed here, and you even brought Xiao Qi with you."
You Fang smiled helplessly and said, "Aren't you, Mr. Niu, just waiting for me to come? How could I not come? It's just that your method of playing is different from what we discussed in advance?"
The crown was placed on the coffee table. Mr. Niu picked it up and looked left and right like a child holding a toy. He said with a hint of emotion: "I also asked experts to look at it, but no one dared to confirm it."
It is a fake. Most of the appraisal results tend to be that it is really something from the European Middle Ages. It has been restored by experts, but we are not sure that it is Richard's crown. How clever!"
Qi Ruoxue interjected from the side: "No matter how clever it is, it is a fake after all. How could Mr. Rand let you buy it at such a high price? This game is against others, why should Mr. Niu actually pay for it?"
This sentence aroused Niu Ranmiao's interest. He looked at Qi Ruoxue and asked: "Miss Qi, do you know that I am a collector?"
Qi Ruoxue and You Fang nodded in unison: "Of course, you are the big collector today!"
Niu Ranmiao asked again: "Do you know the meaning of cultural relics?"
This sentence asked about You Fang's major, but You Fang wisely did not answer, because since Mr. Niu asked this, he had something to give advice to the younger generation. As expected, Niu Ranmiao saw that the two young people could not answer the answer, so he continued with a smile.
Said: "It is a symbol of record and carrying. After what happened today, who dares to say that this crown is not a cultural relic? It is already a very commemorative and valuable cultural relic, definitely worth collecting, in my eyes even
More valuable than the real Richard's crown!"
You Fang quickly answered: "What you said is thought-provoking. If you like this crown, you can keep it, but the 28 million Hong Kong dollars..."
Niu Ranmiao's eyes widened: "What, you think you are too young?"
You Fang waved his hand straight: "No, no, there are too many, I don't dare to accept them."
Niu Ranmiao still stared and said, "Am I the one who buys things without paying for them?"
You Fang smiled bitterly and said: "The things are sold too expensively. Who dares to blackmail you, old man? Even if you want to buy it, you can at least give us a discount."
Niu Ranmiao: "Discount? What if I go to the vegetable market to buy vegetables? I haven't been to the vegetable market in sixty years."
You Fang joked: "What does it matter? The world is one finger, all things are one horse, the crown is the cabbage, and the cabbage is the crown."
Niu Ranmiao finally couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Which family's jingle is this? I think what you said makes sense, so let's fold it in half."
Qi Ruoxue was stunned: "In half? Fourteen million Hong Kong dollars is still too expensive!"
Niu Ranmiao nodded with satisfaction as he held the crown: "As much as you want, someone played with me at the auction. If I withdraw it, it will be at this price, but I have a condition."
Qi Ruoxue narrowed her eyes and said, "Mr. Niu wants to invest in shares?"
Niu Ranmiao: "You are a smart kid, you can tell at a glance. If it were Heng Ming, they would not have reacted so quickly. Zhongwu and his grandfather have been friends for many years. I think he always liked to take part in my business when I was doing it.
, I often participate in his business. Although Zhongwu’s business this time is not big, the impact of the matter is not small. Even if it is for the friendship between the younger generations of the two families, I should support it.
I paid 28 million Hong Kong dollars, and I should get back 14 million with a half discount, but this money does not need to be refunded. I told Zhongwu that it was my shareholding and how many shares I had in his auction house.
Let him figure it out on his own. I believe he can do things well and be a good person, and he will not let me, an old man, suffer."
Qi Ruoxue pursed her lips and smiled: "Mr. Niu did not lose any money in this business. Are you very optimistic about Xianchi Auction House?"
Niu Ranmiao: "Not only is it optimistic, after these two auctions, which auction house in Hong Kong can be more influential than Xianchi? As long as Chi Zhongwu can do it, the future prospects are very good! These are still small things, more important
I am optimistic about this person and his future status in the Chi family. This is a big deal... Qi Ruoxue, I will entrust you with it. Please go and talk to Chi Zhongwu and complete all the procedures.
My old man doesn’t care too much.”
Qi Ruoxue nodded and said: "You don't need to worry about these trivial matters, I will take care of everything."
When the two of them were saying goodbye, Boss Niu said meaningfully: "Mr. Rand, you must be kind to Miss Qi. She is a rare and virtuous wife. It is a pity that Hengming Group will not be able to retain such talents sooner or later."
The two of them came out of Niu's hometown and took the ferry to Hong Kong. On the way, Qi Ruoxue settled an account with You Fang. Mr. Niu nominally invested 14 million Hong Kong dollars, but he left 28 million.
Chi Zhongwu definitely can't settle the accounts with Niu Ranmiao in a real way, and the shares given to him will definitely not make Mr. Niu suffer. Anyone who is not an idiot can think of it. Mr. Niu's main purpose is not these, it is just to settle down with the Chi family.
It is a kind of foreshadowing for the relationship between generations, which can be regarded as an investment for the future.
But this is cheaper for You Fang, because You Fang "entrusted" Xianchi Auction House to auction the crown. The actual transaction price is theoretically 14 million Hong Kong dollars. After deducting various intermediate expenses, You Fang can still get it.
It was about 10 million Hong Kong dollars. She asked the traveler what to do with it.
You Fang smiled and asked, "What suggestions do you have?"
Qi Ruoxue's smile was a bit cunning: "Of course I'm embarrassed to take it back directly. I suggest you take a ride on Mr. Niu and use the money to invest in shares. Since Chi Zhongwu will give Mr. Niu shares, with reference to the same proportion, give
Yours cannot be missing. To be honest, I am very optimistic about Xianchi Auction House. As long as Chizhong Wushan can use the momentum of this auction, he can find the right path in the future and make a lot of money. I just want to talk to him.
.”
You Fang frowned slightly: "Shall we go together? He doesn't know that I am Melander."
Qi Ruoxue: "You don't have to go. I will go to him alone to go through these procedures. I just accepted Mr. Niu's entrustment and invested 14 million Hong Kong dollars in shares, and the rest will be invested in the name of Melander.
And the crown matter has been taken care of."
You Fang stretched out his hand to hug her shoulders to his chest: "What Mr. Niu said is absolutely true. It's really rare to have you by my side."
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Qi Ruoxue went to Hong Kong and met Chi Zhongwu, which showed that her intention to come was very welcome. Chi Zhongwu himself was recently thinking about increasing capital and shares. The scale of Xianchi Auction House was small, and some important qualifications could not be applied for. Some time ago, he
After holding this auction, many people in the family, including his cousins, were waiting to see his joke, and the current situation was shocking.
His second uncle, Chi Muzhen, who originally laughed at him, and several of his cousins expressed their desire to participate in shares and "help" him expand the auction house's business, but Chi Zhong Satoru politely declined. He himself did not have much money at first.
However, this auction made a lot of money, and it was not just the crown that was sold, so he wanted to increase his capital. As he was making plans, Qi Ruoxue came to discuss the matter with him.
The result is that Niu Ranmiao owns 20% of the shares of Xianchi Auction House, Melander owns 15% of the shares, Chi Zhongwu's father Chi Murui owns 10% of the shares, and Chi Zhongwu himself owns 100% of the shares.
Fifty-five percent of the shares, the total registered capital is HK$100 million. These procedures were completed slowly. Qi Ruoxue first negotiated the conditions for the shareholding and signed the relevant agreement.
Chi Zhongwu poured tea for her personally and said with some emotion: "I have a small business, but I didn't expect Mr. Niu to give her such face."
Qi Ruoxue: "It's not the auction house that he's interested in, but you as a person. You will have a lot of potential in the Chi Group in the future."
Chi Zhongwu smiled bitterly: "Really?"
Qi Ruoxue: "Why not? How did you get your reputation and connections in the business and political circles? Among the young people of the Chi family, if you really want to talk about what you do, who can do it better than you? Could it be Chi Zhonglong and the others? In the past
You may not understand it, but you can see it clearly through this incident.”
Chi Zhongwu sighed: "Miss Qi should also know the inside story of the current auction. It is just a series of three auctions. It caused a sensation for a while. I really don't know what to do next."
Qi Ruoxue took a sip of tea and said: "You just need to do it well one by one. The Chi family's business is not auctions, and these are not the main things you will do in the future... As for the auctions,
I have a suggestion. I heard that several wealthy Arab businessmen came last time. What was the specific situation?"
Chi Zhongwu: "I came here to watch the fun. My father invited us. Although our Chi family does not do oil business in the Middle East, those oil tycoons do business in US dollars, so they also have contacts."
Qi Ruoxue smiled slightly and said: "Yes, the oil companies in the Middle East all consider themselves financiers and the collection group with the most purchasing power in the world, and the core business of your Chi Group is international finance... You don't have to look so hard.
Limitations. Although the British crown is being auctioned, those who are willing to hype it may not be British. Take the last crown as an example. Don’t forget the history of the Crusades, this crown and the next one.
With the scepter, you can create a sensation."
Chi Zhongwu's eyes lit up: "Miss Qi's words really hit the nail on the head, and I've been thinking about it too. Someone has helped me lay the groundwork for all this, and then it's up to me."
Qi Ruoxue continued: "As long as these three auctions are successful, Xianchi Auction House will have a strong momentum and will occupy a place in today's international art auction market. Moreover, it will find a new way besides the hype of Chinese cultural relics and become a representative
, the commissions will naturally continue to flow, and every auction will attract attention. By then, it will be a natural and healthy development, and you no longer need to do too much personally.
This is the capital you have accumulated by starting from scratch, so that others can see your abilities. But after all, you have a background in the Chi Group, so in the future, the Xianchi Auction House will still have to be left to the managers. I believe Mr. Chi Jiasheng will
I have more expectations for you, and the auction house is just the fulcrum for the start of your career. I'm afraid you thought so at the beginning, right? It's just that what you did today was more successful than you thought."
Chi Zhongwu nodded repeatedly: "Miss Qi's words have touched my heart. Thank you so much for today! I wonder if I will have the opportunity to invite Miss Qi to join the Chi Group in the future?"
Qi Ruoxue held the tea cup and said: "If there is a chance, of course I am willing to cooperate with the Chi Group and Mr. Chi. As for me, it is the same wherever I work. I still prefer to do something of my own."
After coming out of Chi Zhongwu's place, he saw You Fang again. Qi Ruoxue told the story of the meeting. You Fang smiled and said, "I didn't misjudge the person. Chi Zhongwu is still young, but after training, he will have a lot to do in the future."
Ah. He was born in the Chi family, and his starting point is much higher than ordinary people. He has one destiny, two luck, and three feng shui. He can only sigh to God."
Qi Ruoxue joked: "Why don't you talk about the Four Cultivation of Yin De and the Five Readings? There are many children of this generation of the Chi family. It's not easy for you to take a fancy and Mr. Niu is willing to cultivate him!... Let's talk about you, next time.
What happened to the crown that was going to be auctioned? You originally said you were borrowing it from the Xiao family for use, but then I heard that it was given to you as a gift?"
You Fang's expression was a little weird: "It was Xiao Changfa who called Chi Zhongwu and told him that it was just a broken hat. It was no big deal. He also wanted to see the current scene, so he gave it to Mr. You - so it became
mine."
Qi Ruoxue's red lips parted slightly in surprise, and after a long while she said: "According to the current situation, that crown will definitely fetch a sky-high price, which is equivalent to giving you an astonishing huge amount of money for nothing, so you just accepted it?
"
You Fang smiled bitterly and said: "There is nothing we can do if we don't accept it." He looked at Qi Ruoxue's face and quickly explained: "This has nothing to do with Xiao Yu. It really has nothing to do with it at all. Don't overthink it. It has nothing to do with me."
It’s related to his Jianghu identity.”
Qi Ruoxue pouted, pinched him and said: "It's not surprising to me that you have any magic, I didn't think much about it! I was thinking just now that you have a lot of assets now, in Yuan Dynasty
The Chen Group has investment, and has also taken a stake in the Xianchi Auction House. If the crown is auctioned off, there will be tens of millions left at least... We can already set up an investment company for special management. I think you are also working hard at ordinary times.
To take care of these things, if I leave Hengming Group, I would like to open a company and do it myself, which would make it much easier."
You Fang hugged her and laughed: "Okay, okay, then open an investment company, integrate all these assets, and become the chairman yourself... It's really an honor, Ikezhong Satoru hopes to invite you in the future
You joined the Chi Group, and Xiang Yinghua now wants you to join Songhe Mining, but I am just a small business, but I abducted talents like you."
Qi Ruoxue raised her head and said, "Is Miss Xiang at Baiyun Villa? I want to see her and have a good chat with her."
You Fang was startled for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'll go with you."
Qi Ruoxue: "No, I'll go by myself and have a private chat, so you don't have to accompany me."
After the two returned to Guangzhou, Qi Ruoxue actually went to Baiyun Villa to find Xiang Yinghua alone. You Fang didn't even go up the mountain at all and waited by Luhu Lake. He didn't know that the two of them had talked in the Villa.
Anyway, Qi Ruoxue came down the mountain with a smile on her face, and when she saw You Fang, she glared at him with a smile.
Afterwards, You Fang did not ask further questions, and Xiang Yinghua did not mention it. You Fang only knew one thing. Of course, Qi Ruoxue did not take a job at Songhe Mining Group. She wanted to set up a new investment company to integrate, manage and operate Mei.
The assets in Rand's name, and Qi Ruoxue actually pulled Yinghua into taking a stake.
In fact, the management is also simple, much easier than the work of Hengming Group. Zhang Xi is doing business in Guangzhou, and Chi Zhongwu is doing business in Hong Kong. You just follow the investment and use the dividends to make other idle funds.
Make other investments. Qi Ruoxue has no intention of poaching people and business from Hengming Group. The person she wants to take away is just the original assistant Wu Linlin, who is also familiar with Wu Linlin and You Fang.
Xiang Yinghua stayed at Baiyun Villa for a few more days, and finally left to return to Songhe Valley. In fact, she had been in retreat during this period, experiencing the vivid state of all things. She was well aware of her lack of practice and wanted to step into the threshold of a higher realm.
His skills are still insufficient, and he needs to nourish his cultivation in a place like Songhe Valley, in the pure heavenly formation.
Xiang Yinghua's retreat was interrupted twice, both times related to You Fang. One was because he was in danger in Nanchang, and the other was because he asked Liu Li to send back the Crane Wing Bagpipe. After this reunion, she must continue to retreat.
Although it is impossible to give up halfway and break through the realm of "mountains and rivers are sentient" in a short period of time, we still need to cultivate the realm of vividness of all things to perfection, so that it can be achieved in the future when we have sufficient skills.
When you said goodbye, You Fang advised her and said: "The spiritual axis of heaven and earth supports you and me. This is the love of natural mountains and rivers. The power of cultivation will last forever, and haste will not achieve it."
Xiang Yinghua smiled and said: "I have calmed down now, and I will definitely gain something from this retreat. And you also know my wish in this life, not only to meet today, but a hundred years later, I also hope to be there in Lotus
Gu Lianxin Bridge, I can enjoy the moonlight with you." At this point, his expression darkened slightly: "Besides, I also know your current situation. The storm will come sooner or later. If my cultivation level is higher, I can survive this.
I may be able to help you more during the tribulation."
You Fang hugged her and said: "You are worried about my situation and hope that your cultivation level will be higher. Having this thought is an obstacle. This is exactly what I worry about you. You don't have to rush to improve, forcing it will not work. Cultivation level
At your level, you should understand in your heart."
Xiang Yinghua nodded in front of his chest: "Well, I understand, we shouldn't be entangled in these... Although the conflicts in the world cannot be solved by secret methods alone, if your cultivation level is higher, you will be able to protect yourself better in times of trouble.
"Senior Liu Li has given you guidance on revisiting your old place. It's time for you to set off. Don't worry about your state, just appreciate the beauty of all things."
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Xiang Yinghua returned to Songhe Valley, and You Fang moved back to the small house near Kangyuan Park. Xiao Yu "lived together", Tu Su often ran back, and Qi Ruoxue was also a frequent visitor here. They lived a happy life.
Warm and nourishing. However, the traveler did not plan to stay too long. He was already packing his bags and preparing to go on a long trip. I am afraid that the time for this trip cannot be short.