"Brother Su Chen, don't complain about me. Ding Ningxin was a little helpless.

"Okay, tomorrow you will prepare me a total of 500 antiques, and I will use them. Su Chen said.

"No problem. Everyone replied.

"That's it. Su Chen looked at Lin Wanqing and said with a smile, "We can go to dinner now, right?"

"No problem. But Master Xu was still inside. Lin Wanqing said.

Su Chen patted his head and said, "You didn't say that I almost forgot." I'm going to go in and have a look. ”

When Su Chen entered Xu Mingshan's studio, he saw Xu Mingshan admiring his work.

"Master Su Chen, how do you know that I have just finished the work? Xu Mingshan was a little surprised.

In fact, Su Chen felt that it was really a coincidence, he actually came in to take a look.

But Su Chen couldn't destroy his image as a master in Xu Mingshan's heart. He smiled and said to Xu Mingshan: "I just expected that Master Xu, you finished the work. I'll come in and take a look. I didn't expect it to be true. It is really not easy for Master Xu to be able to complete a work in one day. ”

Xu Mingshan was anxious to get Su Chen's evaluation, and he immediately showed the work in front of Su Chen.

Su Chen's eyes also looked at Xu Mingshan's works. He just glanced at it a few times, and then said with emotion: "Master Xu, your comprehension is really high. I just told you a few times, and you've corrected it. This piece of yours has returned to its original intention, which makes people feel much more natural. And the details are also in place.

At this pace, I feel like you'll soon be able to reach a new level. Tomorrow this piece will be put on sale, and I think it can start a craze. ”

"Really?" Su Chen's affirmation made Xu Mingshan's heart very happy.

"Is there any truth to what I said? But as I said, a good work of art can only be done if it is in the best condition. So you can take a break now. You've been working a long time today. Su Chen said, "We're off work." ”

"Good. Xu Mingshan said, he felt that what Su Chen said was very reasonable.

Xu Mingshan followed Su Chen out of the office and came to the front.

"Master Xu, we are going to dinner, will you come with us?" Lin Wanqing asked with a smile.

Su Chen was giving Lin Wanqing a look. He felt that this was a world of two people, and he didn't want Xu Mingshan to go over together.

But Xu Mingshan had already opened his mouth and agreed: "Okay, I also have something to communicate with Master Su Chen." Let's go over to dinner together. ”

"Hmm. Lin Wanqing smiled and nodded.

Su Chen looked loveless. However, Xu Mingshan asked, "Master Su Chen, what's wrong with you?"

"I'm fine. Su Chen squeezed out a smile and said.

Looking at Su Chen's resentful appearance, Lin Wanqing covered her mouth and smiled.

Although there is no two-person world, with Xu Mingshan together, it is much more lively.

Xu Mingshan would discuss work matters with Su Chen. Seeing that the two were discussing, Lin Wanqing was very quiet. She likes to see Su Chen talking about antiques and art with others.

She felt that Su Chen at this time was the best period to be charming.

After arriving at the restaurant, Lin Wanqing was in charge of ordering.

Xu Mingshan asked, "Master Su Chen, the details of the work I just handled are not very good. This kind of treatment still doesn't seem to be down-to-earth enough. I think there could be more changes in the color tone. Only then will the style be more natural. "That's true, you adjust your style, I think you can break through. Su Chen said.

After Lin Wanqing finished ordering the food, the conversation between Xu Mingshan and Su Chen came to an end.

"Master Xu, how do you practice woodcarving? Your level of woodcarving can be called a must in China. Lin Wanqing said.

"Miss Lin, if I were to praise me so much in front of others, I would feel very proud. But in front of Master Su Chen, I felt that I was just getting an axe in the class gate. Xu Mingshan said with a wry smile, "My level is far from Master Su Chen's. ”

"As for the work that Master Su Chen restored at the auction, it is a realm that I can't reach now. ”

Lin Wanqing heard others praise Su Chen, and she was also very happy.

But when she saw the smile on the corner of Su Chen's mouth, she said, "Actually, Brother Su Chen will also repair it." If he were asked to make a work of art from scratch, he would definitely be inferior to Master Xu. ”

Miss Lin laughed. Xu Mingshan said.

Su Chen also smiled undeniably.

A few people were eating, and they were in a very happy mood.

Not far away, a middle-aged man and his friend were talking.

"You know? Recently I found a very rare antique, which is a Peking Opera mask from the Qing Dynasty. This is a mask that has been passed down from generation to generation by Peking Opera masters. This mask is the work of Master Xi Yunzi. I bought it for 10 million. The middle-aged man said to his friends with a smile.

"Lao Yao, you are the most powerful among us. Bring it out and show us something. A buddy said immediately.

"Of course I won't forget my buddies. There are good things that I share with you. Lao Yao said with a smile. He took out a box and opened it.

A mask appeared inside the box.

This mask looks simple and textured, and it looks like it is a bit old.

"I've learned about antiques, but very little like mask antiques. But this mask looks very classy. Lao Yao, spending money to buy such a mask is really extravagant. Someone said.

"It seems that Lao Yao's textile factory is doing very well, where are you going to invite everyone to eat at this year's class reunion?"

"I'm going to invite everyone to Han upstairs for dinner. In fact, money is not a problem, the main thing is that everyone is happy. Lao Yao said.

"A glass of wine to old Yao. Everyone raised their glasses.

Lao Yao drank with them.

Because Lao Yao and the others were not far from Su Chen and the others, Xu Mingshan saw this mask at a glance.

With Xu Mingshan's eyesight, when he saw this mask, his eyes were attracted.

Xu Mingshan knew that this was a good thing.

After noticing Xu Mingshan's gaze, Su Chen also looked over.

"Sir, can you sell me this mask?" Xu Mingshan said, "Its style is very unique, and I am willing to exchange my two wood carvings for you." ”

"Haha, brother, are you kidding?" said Lao Yao.

"I'm not kidding. This mask is really in good condition, and it's definitely worth my two wood carvings. Xu Mingshan said seriously.

But Lao Yao said angrily: "Don't make trouble here." ”

"The works in the hands of our Lao Yao are the inheritance masks of the Peking Opera masters. Why do you think your wood carvings can compare to this mask?" said the person next to Lao Yao, "I think you better not come here to make trouble." "Yes, if you're sincere, you'll pay for it. It's worth 10 million. ”

They originally thought that after saying this, Xu Mingshan would give up.

Who knows, after Xu Mingshan listened, he said: "It turns out that it only costs 10 million." Then I'll just give the money. You give me this mask. ”

"Do you really have 10 million?" someone exclaimed.

"Of course, invoices can be issued at any time. Xu Mingshan looked at Lao Yao, "What do you think?"

Lao Yao didn't expect that someone would come to buy masks from him.

However, Lao Yao had his plans, and he didn't want to sell this mask.

"I bought this mask for collection. I don't sell. Lao Yao said, "Someone once opened 12 million with me, and I didn't sell it." ”

"No, Lao Yao, that's a full 12 million. It will take me 10 years to make this money. ”

"Is Lao Yao something you can compare?"

Xu Mingshan said seriously: "I really need this mask. Because this mask can give me inspiration. I may have found a way to make my artwork more natural. ”

"I'm sorry, I didn't want to sell you this antique. Lao Yao said.

Su Chen's eyes looked at Lao Yao, and he said lightly: "Actually, you only bought this mask for eight million, and we offered twelve million, you can sell it to us." Even if you're at auction, you'll only sell for 10 million at most.

And, do you really care that much about this mask?"

"Of course. Lao Yao felt that Su Chen's eyes seemed to be able to see through him, which made him feel very uncomfortable, and he directly refused, "I don't lack this money." Don't disturb me and my friends here. ”

"Are you sure? We're here to help you. Don't go astray. At that point, we can buy your mask for a lower price. Su Chen said lightly.

"Thinking too much, right?" Lao Yao said coldly, "I do things openly, what wrong path am I taking? Young man, I think you still don't want to be alarmist." ”

"Let's hope so. Su Chen said lightly.

Originally, Xu Mingshan wanted to say something. However, Su Chen grabbed Xu Mingshan and walked towards his position.

"Master Su Chen, I want to buy that mask. Xu Mingshan said.

"Trust me, you can buy it at a lower price. Su Chen said.

Although Xu Mingshan didn't know why Su Chen said this. But since Su Chen said so, Xu Mingshan didn't say anything more. He believed in Su Chen's ability.

After being disturbed by Su Chen, Lao Yao's mood was not very good. He seemed preoccupied.

Even if a friend talked to him, he was a little absent-minded.

"Old Yao, what's wrong with you? I feel like you have something on your mind. A friend said.

"It's okay, it's just that I went to bed late last night, so I'm sleepy now. Lao Yao said, "I'll toast everyone with another glass of wine, and I'll leave first after drinking." ”

"Good. They said, "If you're sleepy, go back and rest early." ”

"Okay. Lao Yao nodded. He drank a glass of wine and left the restaurant.

Before leaving, he also paid the bill.

Now Lao Yao is used to the life of high society, and he is also used to showing superiority in front of his former friends. It is easy to go from thrift to luxury, and it is difficult to go from luxury to thrift.

Lao Yao deeply realized this truth.