Chapter 155: Four Seasons Linking Kongming Locks and Treasures (1)
Chapter 155 Four Seasons with Kong Mingsuo and Treasures (Part 1)
"Yes, Master, this is Zhang Daqian's "Ink Lotus Picture"." He Qing said solemnly, "I wonder if you like it?"
"Of course I like it!" Mr. Zheng nodded heavily and said, "To tell you the truth, I have taken a fancy to this painting before, but in the hands of Boss Mo, no matter how much I begged him, he was unwilling to give it to me or
Trade with me! I didn’t expect this painting to be in your hands today—Xiao He, how did you get this painting?”
He Qing said: "It was given to me by my grandpa..."
At that moment, he told Mr. Zheng about the painting that his ancestor gave him, but he did not mention the piece of Li Mo.
"That's it!" After hearing this, Mr. Zheng suddenly nodded and said, "It turns out that the master gave it to you. If he hadn't gone to Boss Mo to get it, ordinary people would really not be able to get it! Xiaohe, this painting by Zhang Daqian
It’s very precious, this gift is really too big!”
But He Qing quickly shook his head and said: "Master, it's not expensive at all to give it to you. Just like it."
"I like it!" Mr. Zheng said happily, "I couldn't ask for it before, but you brought it to me today, which made up for a great regret for me!"
He was very excited. Later he showed the painting to his friends for everyone to appreciate. Seeing that everyone admired it, he beamed with joy and seemed quite proud.
"Brother Qing, that gift of yours is really not light. Look how happy my grandpa is!" Hearing Lin Haitao laugh in his ear, He Qing said, "I'm also very happy that he likes me."
Secretly, He Qing took a long breath, and his whole body suddenly relaxed. Now he not only gave out gifts, but also accepted Mr. Zheng as his teacher. The result was even better than he imagined. It could be seen that Mr. Zheng was particularly satisfied.
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This also shows that from now on, he has truly become Mr. Zheng's apprentice and can pass on his superb identification skills.
Then the servant brought tea to He Qing and Lin Haitao, and the two chatted casually while sipping the hot famous tea.
The number of guests who came to celebrate Mr. Zheng's birthday gradually increased. More and more people gathered in the living room, which was really lively.
At noon, Mr. Zheng held a banquet in a hotel next to their community. Naturally, He Qing and the others went there. Everyone had a good meal, and everyone basically spent the entire afternoon chatting in the hotel box.
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After seeing off the guests one after another, Mr. Zheng pulled He Qing aside and the two of them had a long chat. Master and apprentice finally had time to have a good chat.
Mr. Zheng said with a smile on his face: "Xiao He, your painting "Ink Lotus" by Zhang Daqian is really a big surprise for me. Because of that painting, I didn't think about food or food for several days. I was thinking about it all day long.
I tried to find a way to get it from Boss Mo, but it turned out to be in vain. Boss Mo just didn't want to give it to me, because he also liked the painting very much and he couldn't bear to part with it!"
"Master, you can collect it now, that thing is already yours!" He Qing said solemnly.
Mr. Zheng asked back: "That thing was given to you by the Patriarch. I want to know what you got in exchange for it? He can't give you such a valuable thing for nothing, right? Even though he thinks highly of you!"
He Qing nodded and said: "It's true that it wasn't given to me for free. But actually, it wasn't exchanged for anything. It can't be counted as an exchange. I just did him a small favor."
"What are you busy with?" Mr. Zheng asked again.
He Qing answered truthfully: "That day I sharpened some Li Mo and gave it to him and asked him to take it back to compare with Li Mo's original work. Later he told me that the ink was fine, but one of the paintings he painted needed to be repainted because Li Mo had run out.
He wanted to polish it, so I gave it to him. He was very grateful to me, so he gave the painting to me."
Mr. Zheng nodded and said: "I know it's not that simple. It's not a small favor for you to give him Li Mo. The ancestor is a calligrapher and painter. Not only can he write good calligraphy, but he can also draw very well. He can
Painting a painting with Li Mo, which is hard to find, is something he dreams of. No wonder he attaches great importance to it! But I wonder why he chose to give you Zhang Daqian's "Mo He Tu"? "
He Qing smiled and said: "The thing is like this, I asked him for a question that day, because your birthday is coming soon, and I don't know what gift to prepare, so I asked the ancestor, and he was so kind to you.
Understood, I should have given me good advice, but who knew that he quickly sent me a painting directly and told me that you liked it better, so I brought it."
"I understand!" Hearing He Qing's confession, Mr. Zheng was very moved and said, "Xiao He, you are such a thoughtful person! I saw you right! Grandmaster will come back from Hangzhou in the afternoon and will meet in the evening
Give me an activity to help me celebrate my birthday. Do you have time tonight? If you can, go and have a look."
"I will definitely go!" He Qing nodded hurriedly and agreed. He knew very well that the activities held by the ancestor must be related to antiques, and he was very interested in activities like this, so he would not miss it.
Mr. Zheng said happily: "Now that you have become my disciple, you are also a disciple of the 'Shen Eye Sect'. From now on, you should study hard. If you have such a good foundation, your future is limitless!"
He Qing said modestly: "I joined the antique shop not long ago, and I still lack a lot of experience. I haven't learned a lot of basic knowledge, so I still have to learn more."
"Then there's no need to rush." Zheng Laoyi shook his head and said, "Take your time. If you don't understand something, just ask me. Also, read more books to enrich yourself. If you have time, you can also study online.
, join some professional forums, discuss and communicate with others. The most important thing is to practice and go out to gain experience. I see that you have picked up a lot of mistakes, and many of them are big mistakes. This is very worthy of recognition!"
He Qing kept Mr. Zheng's suggestions in mind and said: "Master, I may go to the capital in a few days. I was invited by a friend in the industry. I want to visit the Panjiayuan and other antique markets.
I haven’t been to Beijing before.”
"Oh, really?" Mr. Zheng said, "Yes. It's good to move around more. When playing antiques, you should see more and learn more, ask less and buy less!"
After chatting with He Qing for a long time, Mr. Zheng invited him to his home and called him into the study.
"Xiao He, please take a look at these books." In the study room, Mr. Zheng handed He Qing several ancient and exquisitely bound books. Those books were all thread-bound and should be difficult to buy in the market, and
The "Eye Guide" that the Patriarch gave to He Qing that time was almost the same. It was considered a "limited edition" among antique materials.
"Thank you, Master." He Qing said with surprise and joy. With his current appraisal level, he needs to deepen his study. However, this thing cannot be rushed. It is a process of gathering less and gaining more.
Next, He Qing and Mr. Zheng talked for a long time about the contents of the book. For questions that He Qing did not understand, Mr. Zheng explained step by step until the other party understood them completely.
He Qing learned a lot of practical things all at once. But these were far from enough. Fortunately, he now had the guidance of a famous teacher. It was much easier to learn.
I don't know how long it took, but Mr. Zheng suddenly received a call. After listening to the call, he turned to He Qing and said with a smile: "Xiao He, we have to go."
"Where are we going?" He Qing asked in surprise.
Mr. Zheng replied: "Go and participate in the activities of the Grandmaster. It's what I just told you not long ago."
"Oh, I understand." He Qing nodded and said, "Where is it held? Is it the 'Jianbao Zhai'?"
Mr. Zheng shook his head and said, "No, it will be held at Grandmaster's house. Xiao He, you haven't been to Grandmaster's house yet, have you?"
He Qing responded: "Yeah. I haven't been there."
Mr. Zheng said: "Then I will take you there later. Haitao will also go. Let's go and have a good time. Anyway, you are now a member of the 'Shenyan Sect'. We are all our own people. Don't let others see you."
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After the negotiation, the two went downstairs. At that time, Lin Haitao and his uncle Zheng Guanzhong were chatting in the living room.
"Haitao, Guanzhong. Let's go to Grandmaster's house." Mr. Zheng said hello.
Lin Haitao and Zheng Guanzhong both agreed, so the four of them drove two cars and drove straight to the direction of the ancestor's home.
In the car, He Qing was a little worried. He called Gu Qing and told him that he had something important to do tonight, so he didn't have time to go to her. Gu Qing was very considerate and just said it was nothing and told He Qing that he had something important to do tonight.
Qing She has been renting a house with his family today and went shopping with his parents to look at furniture.
He Qing was very happy to hear Gu Qing's thoughtful words. Now that he and Gu Qing have confirmed their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend, this just fulfills his mother's wishes. Doesn't his mother just hope that he can seize this good wife beside him?
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After chatting with Gu Qing on the phone for a while, He Qing said goodbye and hung up the phone. He patiently sat in the car and followed Mr. Zheng to the home of his ancestor.
"Mr. Zheng, what are the activities that Master Patriarch is going to hold next?" He Qing suddenly asked casually.
Just listen to Mr. Zheng's reply: "You will know when you go there. It is nothing more than treasure appraisal, treasure fighting, and treasure appreciation, as well as some interesting activities, all related to antiques. Grandmaster pays great attention to the 'Shen Eye Gate'
The development prospects of the young people here are very important, so he often tests everyone and encourages everyone."
"Well, I know that." He Qing nodded and replied, "Master Patriarch is a very kind senior and takes great care of the younger generation."
Mr. Zheng chuckled and said, "If my estimate is correct, he will set up a 'challenge' again."
"'Challenge'?! What'challenge'?!" He Qing said in surprise.
Mr. Zheng explained: "It's just a competition, let you younger generations compete in the arena, and whoever wins will get generous rewards."
"Oh, is that so?" He Qing seemed to understand something. He recalled the time when he acted as Duan Gang to participate in the appraisal competition. It should be similar to the event that will be held tonight.
Of course he is interested in participating in this kind of thing. Although he does not have any advantage in appraisal knowledge compared to his classmates such as Lin Haitao and other young people, but is far inferior to him, but he has a unique advantage. His magical eyes are super powerful cheating devices.
, his ability to date and trace the origin of antiques is inferior to even master-level experts.
Mr. Zheng drove the car slowly on the road, followed by the car driven by Lin Haitao. At about seven o'clock, the two cars drove to the eastern coastal area of Jiangzhou.
After driving for a while, the car stopped in front of a large villa.
Mr. Zheng greeted: "Xiao He, we are here. This is the ancestor's house!"
"The beach villa, the scenery here is so beautiful!" He Qing exclaimed.
Mr. Zheng said: "The ancestors are a big family. They have been businessmen for generations. Since the middle of the Qing Dynasty, their family's business has been very big. Later, it became more prosperous. No one in the whole Shanghai and Beach does not know about their family.
Although their family business has shrunk somewhat since the reform and opening up, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse and no one dares to underestimate their family!
"My ancestor is not a standard businessman. He is obsessed with the collection business. He founded the 'Shenyanmen' with his own hands. If it weren't for his careful training, where would we be today? Many people in the industry give us face.
Or avoid us, mainly for the sake of the Grandmaster. Some people are very afraid of him, because if anyone bullies our 'Shen Eye Sect', he will not stand idly by."
"Grandmaster is really a legendary figure!" He Qing exclaimed. If Mr. Zheng hadn't told him his family background in detail, he wouldn't have known this. It turned out that Grandmaster's home was once Shanghai Beach.
The all-powerful tyrant, with his protection, will naturally have someone to rely on. At least people who know the situation will not bully him unscrupulously.
"Okay, let's talk about it after we go in."
After the door of the villa opened, Mr. Zheng and Lin Haitao drove in. The courtyard inside was large, with green grass and scattered flowers and trees. It was like a garden-style villa.
I saw a row of cars parked in an open space, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche... all kinds of brand-name cars were dazzling.
It seems that many people have come, which shows that the grandmaster's appeal is extraordinary.
After the car stopped, Mr. Zheng greeted: "Xiao He, let's get out of the car. You don't have to be formal here. Just treat it as if you are at home. You are a guest. Grandmaster will only be very happy."
He Qing nodded and said, "Yes, I know."
Then he followed Mr. Zheng out of the car. At this time, Lin Haitao and Zheng Guanzhong also walked out.
He Qing originally wanted to prepare some gifts before coming. After all, it was the first time he came to the Grandmaster's house. He had to express it, but Mr. Zheng said it was not necessary. There was an endless stream of people visiting the Grandmaster's house every day. If everyone
If they all give gifts, then it may not be easy for him to deal with those gifts.
After the four people got ready, they walked towards the entrance of the hall together. The ancestor's house was a three-story style villa. It was already dark, the lights in the building were bright, and the surroundings were as bright as day.
When He Qing and Mr. Zheng walked into the living room, his eyes suddenly lit up. The decoration of the Grandmaster's house was extremely grand, and everything was extremely luxurious.
"Old Zheng, are you here?!"
As soon as He Qing and the others stepped through the threshold, someone inside greeted Mr. Zheng warmly.
He Qing subconsciously followed the sound and saw that there were many people in the room, some of whom He Qing knew, or to be precise, they were familiar, and they might have met each other before.
When they discovered that He Qing had walked in with Mr. Zheng and the others, many people in the room had their eyes fixed on him. Those eyes contained everything, some were surprised, some were appreciative, and some were indifferent.
Mr. Zheng and Zheng Guanzhong immediately stepped forward to greet their acquaintances, while He Qing and Lin Haitao followed closely behind.
Soon someone offered tea and warmly entertained them. After He Qing and the others tasted a cup of tea, more and more people gathered in the hall, including old people and young people like He Qing and Lin Haitao.
At eight o'clock, the Patriarch came out surrounded by everyone, causing a warm round of applause.
"Is everyone here?" Grandmaster glanced at everyone with a smile on his face and asked loudly.
Someone replied: "Master, almost everything that is supposed to come has come."
The Patriarch nodded happily and said: "That's good. I've called everyone here just for a gathering. There's nothing serious about it. Everyone must know that today is Lao Zheng's 70th birthday. We should celebrate his 70th birthday.
Celebrate, he has made a great contribution to the construction of the 'God's Eye Gate', he is indispensable!"
As soon as this was said, many people nodded in agreement.
After a pause, the Patriarch continued: "Okay, since everyone is here, let's get started. Let's go to the collection room first."
After he said these words, there was a burst of cheers from the crowd. Everyone was in high spirits and wanted to go to the ancestor's collection room to see it.
At the same time, He Qing, who was standing quietly in the crowd, was also excited because he also longed for the collection room of his ancestor. He only thought that the collections of Mr. Zheng and Mr. Deng’s collections were so rich, so their master
The collection room should be more all-encompassing.
When He Qing was thinking like this, he didn't expect the Patriarch to slowly walk towards him. In fact, when he was talking to everyone just now, the Patriarch's eyes especially noticed He Qing. Maybe he was also a little surprised.
He didn't expect He Qing to show up at his home.
"Grandpa Grandpa!" When the Grandmaster came up, He Qing quickly straightened his expression and greeted him respectfully.
The ancestor laughed and said: "Xiao He, you are here too?! I am very happy that I can come to my house as a guest! I will show you the painting later, which is the painting made with 'Li Mo'
, look at the effect, Li Mo’s pen and ink are really top-notch, I feel the paintings are particularly charming!”
As soon as he saw He Qing, the Patriarch started talking about "Li Mo". Li Mo was the bridge between him and He Qing. If He Qing hadn't borrowed Li Mo to paint for him, then his impression of He Qing would be different.
How could it be so deep?
"Well, okay!" He Qing nodded heavily and said, he would wait and see, thinking that the ancestor's calligraphy and painting would definitely not disappoint.
After chatting with He Qing for a while, the Patriarch led everyone towards his collection room.
The collection room is on the third floor. When he came to the door of the collection room, He Qing was greatly surprised. He could see red light surging in the hall, and his eyes were filled with "treasure light"!
There must be a lot of treasures inside, which is an eye-opener!