George knew the old man, and many of the great luthiers in Cremona knew him, but the younger generation knew very little about such a retired cellist who was living out his old age in Cremona.

"Not only did he play the cello well, but he was also a wealthy man who collected many famous violins, and in addition to the Violin Museum, he had the richest collection there. ”

On the way to the other party's apartment, George and the others introduced the situation.

Human beings are more or less a collector, limited by income and experience, many people's collections are not rich, but after financial freedom, you can collect sports cars, collect antiques, and this one collects antique violins.

Because of Parkinson's disease, he can't play the cello, but he can still make a collection, which is also a treasure that can be left to future generations.

Of course, if the children and grandchildren are not filial, it is better to donate to museums and people in need.

The car didn't drive far before it stopped in front of a historic building.

As a small city with a history of nearly 2,000 years, each building has a long history, some were built 300 years ago, and some were renovated 100 years ago.

No wonder George said that people are rich people, and their ancestors are nobles.

In medieval Europe, in addition to the Pope and the King, the most prominent was the aristocracy, and the music at that time was mostly the music of the nobility and the royal court.

Over the centuries, the aristocratic class gradually died out, leaving behind not only history and surnames, but also legacies that would allow future generations to continue to live a prosperous life.

This is obviously the case, but he did not sit still, through talent and his own efforts, he became a well-known cellist, and then relied on the knowledge passed down from his ancestors to pick up a lot of good things.

There are all kinds of antique violins and many medieval works of art, which will be enough for him to spend a wealthy old age and leave a rich legacy.

Truth be told, the real heritage is knowledge, culture, and cultivation.

With these, even if you don't have a penny, you can benefit your children and grandchildren a lot and live a good life.

George pressed the doorbell, and the walkie-talkie at the door suddenly rang.

"George, why are you stinky boy here and not snuggling up in your studio to play the piano?"

The caustic voice sounded first, but the stinky boy of George, who was almost fifty years old, was definitely not young.

"Old guy, don't be too arrogant, I'm here to help you do business today, hurry up and open the door." ”

Not to be outdone, George sprayed it back.

"Business, then you have to come in quickly. ”

As soon as the other party finished speaking, the black iron door opened, and the four of them walked in together.

I walked through the front porch to the house, and saw a stupid old man with a four-legged cane walking slowly.

That's almost 90 years old, right?

George had just graduated from a luthier-making school, and his skills were far from the level of his own studio, and he studied with several masters of the time.

If you want to understand the structure of those well-known guqins, it is impossible for museums to borrow, but by chance I got acquainted with Enrique, and also started from the other party's collection, slowly accumulated experience, and finally became a generation of masters.

Such friends are probably for life, and even the most vicious words will not affect the friendship between them.

"Let me see who's going to buy the piano, it must be you, right?

Enrique's English is more standard than George's, because he was busy playing when he was young, and he was all over the world, but at a glance it was a bit powerful to see that Xia Yu wanted to buy a piano.

People who practice the violin all year round will leave a kiss, the violin is on the neck, and the cello is on the chest, so the violin can look at the neck, but the cello can't be seen, and the old man knows that it must be a tacit understanding between piano friends.

"Yes sir, I want to find the instrument that belongs to me in my destiny, and I hope to meet it with you today. ”

"I hope so too, come with me to the second floor!"

Enrique tilted his head toward the elevator.

He can't walk the stairs when he is sick, he has to take the elevator, it's still the old-fashioned fence elevator, Xia Yu sits with the feeling of an old movie.

When you go to the second floor and press the switch, the chandelier lights up one by one, illuminating the various sculptures in the hall, as well as all kinds of violins.

This is the collector's home, not a wall of official kilns, or a wall of figurines, and now there are several walls of violins.

"Amati's, Stravari's, Guarane's, Montagnana's, they're all the best!"

Raising his hand, the old man was extremely proud.

He only collects the finest works, and there is not a single violin here that is less than a million euros.

Xia Yu's breathing was a little short, and he felt that he was going to exceed his budget today.

Maria and Ji Yang are no better, why is this old man so rich?

No, it's worse than a museum.

These pianos, as well as these sculptures, were slowly purchased by Enrique to the current scale, and there were originally cheap ones, but they were all eliminated and sold by him, and all the ones left behind were high-quality products.

"Look at this Montagnana, made in 1740, as if it were made as new yesterday, little George, you are far worse than others. ”

Taking out a cello from the display case and handing it to Xia Yu, Enrique did not forget to sarcastically mock George.

George said he didn't know the same thing as the old guy.

Xia Yu found a stool under the table, put the piano on his chest, and simply played a Bach cello suite.

It sounded good, but it didn't make him feel electrocuted.

"You give me the impression that Stradivari is more suitable, but there are not many cellos left in the world, and I only have two here!"

Enrique said thoughtfully.

He looks a bit like the old wand seller in the movie "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", but Xia Yu doesn't need a cello that shares Voldemort's heart, he just needs that one-of-a-kind one.

Putting the Montagnana back in the display case, Enrique opened a cabinet next to it, which contained two cellos, one of which was larger than a modern cello.

This is very much in line with Xia Yu's eyes, he likes big ones.

"Mr. Enrique, I'd like to try that!"

"Young man, you really have a vision, you can pick a more expensive one, the price of this piano is 3.5 million!"

"Hiss~~"

Even Ji Yang couldn't help but gasp.

He had bought a car for 5 million euros, but this 3.5 million piano was the first time he had seen it.

Ji Yang looked at Xia Yu beside him, these prices were already 2 and a half times his budget.

"Try it, and if it really works for me, I'll buy it. ”

Xia Yu landed and said loudly.

He doesn't bother with any budget now, he just needs the best fit for him.