Chapter 635: Gifts and Exchanges

"What a delicate wooden carving of human figures!"

When Zhou You saw the wooden carvings of the characters in the reason, the politeness in his mouth suddenly stopped.

The material of this figure ivory carving is relatively ordinary mahogany, and it is less than 10 centimeters high, which is not very high-end in terms of material, but its carving process is so exquisite that there is nothing to say.

Ordinary craftsmen can only carve some shapes and cannot reach the level of refinement, while a slightly more advanced craftsman can carve works that make people feel very similar and tasteful, while master works can reach the point of expressiveness. And this is only a master's work in front of you.

The figure of the statue is a young man who is galloping, his limbs are perfectly proportioned, and the contours of various parts are also very harmonious, without a sense of abruptness, such a work is very surprising. But the sculptor can also depict the cheerful expression of the figure, and even the headwind angle of the clothes.

At first glance, it's just a villain running around.

"A masterpiece!"

Zhou You is surprised at first glance, but it is amazing when you look at it seriously.

Such an expressive work appears on a cheap material, and it does have the taste of a violent object. But Zhou You looked at it from another angle, and felt that this thing could reveal a new artistic realm, a grandmaster-level bearing, and it could give the artists who were struggling at the bottom a glimmer of hope, which was very inspiring.

Thinking of this, Zhou You hurriedly asked, "Mr. Hu, who is its creator?"

Mr. Hu shook his head and replied: "At the beginning, I thought it was very right, and I also asked its creator to buy more and come back as a gift." It's a pity that the owner of the sale said that he also bought it at will, and he didn't know who the creator was, so he had to stop it in the end. ”

"It's a pity!"

Zhou You was very sorry and said: "Thank you Mr. Hu for the gift, I like it very much." I'll send it to the museum, especially with a special indication of its origin, and hopefully inspire some people. ”

Everyone nodded.

The pre-teasing is over, and now it's time for the theme.

Zheng Minglang asked cautiously: "Zhou You, I took the liberty to visit this time for two reasons, the first is that I hope to get your support and become your jade distributor. ”

Zhou You frowned and asked, "What do you want to do?" I know that the price of jadeite will drop sharply, even if the tax on Hong Kong Island is very light, but no matter how it is, it will be affected a little, and then it will be a clear loss, you should not be so stupid." ”

Zheng Minglang said: "I know that our family risk assessor has given the answer, and by the end of next year's Myanmar spring public market, the jadeite market will shrink by half from the highest." However, even half of it still has moisture, and the subsequent decline will gradually shrink, but the overall decline will still show a decline, at least for another year. ”

"Half!"

Zhou You gasped.

And Mr. Hu and Li Yidao heard the news that the jade was going to be lowered for the first time, and their expressions were full of horror. However, Zhou You and Zheng Minglang can say it in front of them, that is, they treat them as their own people, which is an extreme face-saving thing.

Combined with the persuasion given to them before the trip, they became more and more sure that they had already made a layout for the trip.

At this moment, Mr. Hu is glad that his main product is not jadeite, while Li Yidao is thinking about whether he wants to sell all his jadeite to avoid the huge loss caused by the price reduction.

Cheng Minglang said: "Hong Kong Island is now closely related to the mainland's economy, which can be said to affect the whole body. However, we are now taking precautions, making a decisive move when the price has dropped the most, and making a comprehensive layout, and the day of replacing the Qin family is just around the corner. ”

Zhou You knew Zheng Minglang's ambition and didn't care.

It is a great thing to have strong comrades-in-arms, which is a great thing for Zhou You. Of course, there are no gratuitous interests in this world, if the Zheng family wants to rise, it must step on the shoulders of the Qin family, and it also needs strong foreign aid, and traveling around is a key part of the plan.

So, Zhou You said: "Since you have a perfect plan, then I naturally can't be stingy. Say hello to me when you need it, and my buddies and I will do our best to support you. ”

"Thank you!"

Zheng Minglang is very grateful, and he is sincerely grateful.

Zhou You's commitment not only means that he will fully support himself, but also his friends will do something. Don't underestimate this bit of power in the back, the Tianshun jade alone is enough to make the Zheng family's strength expand rapidly, and even compete with the Qin family's jade market. If you add the Huang family's jewelry, Jade Pavilion, etc., it is estimated that the Qin family will be overshadowed.

However, these are external forces after all, and if they want to transform them into their own strength, the Zheng family still needs a lot of effort. But the time has been met, and the conditions are met, it just depends on how determined the Zheng family is.

Zhou You continued the topic just now: "Zheng Minglang, what you just said is just a topic, what about the next?"

Zheng Minglang said embarrassedly: "With your help, I'm embarrassed to trouble you anymore." But this matter is related to grandpa's body, so I can only ask you for one thing with a cheeky face. ”

Zhou You's heart moved, and he asked, "Is it Yuan Zhenli?"

Zheng Minglang nodded.

Mr. Hu was surprised: "I heard that Zheng Lao's body is not very comfortable, but unfortunately I have been too busy recently to visit and condole, and I must go next time." ”

Zheng Minglang knew that Mr. Hu was entangled in lawsuits before, so he smiled and nodded to show understanding.

Zheng Minglang said: "Grandpa's health is not very good, and now he can only lie in bed and breathe, and the doctor said that he will last for 3 weeks at most." Now I have used all the methods that can be used, and I am desperate, so I can only come and ask you, hoping that you can sell me this face. ”

Zhou You said with a little apology: "Yuan Zhenye is not omnipotent, but you are my friend, I have to express it, even if it can only raise some spirits." Wait a minute, I'll go get the Yuanzhen liquid that I just mixed up recently, I hope to help Zheng Lao a little. ”

Zheng Lao in Zhou You's memory is a good person, although he is not as good as his old friend, Mr. Zheng, the grandmaster of the jade carving world, but he is also a big man worthy of respect.

Zheng Minglang asked excitedly, "Is it the imperial version of Yuan Zhenli?"

Zhou You replied, "Better." ”

"Better than the Imperial Edition!"

Zheng Minglang had heard something before.

However, the effect of the Imperial Edition Yuan Zhen Liquid has far exceeded other products in the same market, and there are even words such as internal supply and limited supply in the world, and countless people are proud to get a bottle of Imperial Yuan True Liquid. The Emperor version of Yuan Zhenye is so good, how can there be a more advanced and effective version, so Zheng Minglang has always thought that this rumor is false.

But now he was wrong, very wrong. At the same time, he was also extremely moved, and felt that Zhou You's face was too big to sell.

It's a pity that Zheng Minglang didn't know that Zhou You was out of the psychology of repaying his kindness. The news of the imminent tariff increase was leaked to Zhou You by Zheng Minglang, so that Zhou You, and the people around Zhou You, can avoid the most terrible risk of a crash.

Don't talk about it, just say that you travel around yourself. With his character, the jadeite brought back from the Burmese public plate must be as dense as it is. But when the price comes, the batch of jadeite will fall sharply, the value will be cut by half, and the direct loss may exceed 500 million, such a loss is extremely distressing even for the wealthy Zhou You;

It can be said that Zheng Minglang's news is priceless, and it is completely reasonable to travel around to repay him.

Zhou You did what he said he would, and instructed Fluttershy to serve him, "Fluttershy, go and get a perfect bottle of Yuan Zhen Liquid from Sister Man." ”

"Yes, boss. ”

Fluttershy runs away.

Although Zhou You's been busy in the past two months, he has also made four bottles of the perfect version of Yuan Zhen Liquid, three bottles are locked in the vault for preparation, and one bottle is given to Xu Man. It's a pity that Xu Man said that he was afraid of affecting the fetus, so he didn't take it all the time, but now it's cheaper Zheng Minglang.

Fluttershy soon returns, holding a delicate bottle.

Zhou You took it and gave it to Zheng Minglang, and said in a deep voice: "Zheng Minglang, you can't leak this news at will." The last version of the Yuan Zhen Liquid is one bottle less, and the amount of the current existence is too small, unless I can get lucky enough to raise all the materials. ”

I don't want Zheng Minglang to say very generously: "Travel, tell me if you need anything!"

Zhou You replied: "The materials are too difficult. The legendary-level Tai Sui alone is enough for you to have a headache, so don't bother thinking about it. ”

"Tai Sui!"

Zheng Minglang and they all exclaimed.

There are many so-called Tai Sui on the market now, but compared with the legendary efficacy, it is simply a world of difference. Since the word "legend" has been highlighted in Zhou You, it means that this material needs to be a real Tai Sui, not an artificially cultivated thing on the market.

Traveling around nodding heavily.

But that's just an excuse for him. The matter of spiritual power is so secretive that it can only be resisted with this excuse, which can be regarded as a white lie.

And in order to avoid saying too many mistakes, Zhou You immediately changed the topic: "Okay, the bright matter is solved, I don't know what advice Mr. Hu and Master Li have?"

Mr. Hu replied with a smile: "It's nothing. I just want to ask Xiaoyou for a piece of jade to be used as a knife heirloom. ”

"That's it!"

Zhou You listened helplessly.

Mr. Hu said with a smile: "Xiaoyou, you have a little collector's habit, and you always pursue beautiful things tirelessly, and Jade is no exception." Yesterday, you were willing to take out the rare Liu Guanzhang three-color jadeite, then I believe you have a better jadeite, at least of the same level, so we will be cheeky. ”

"Mr. Hu is worthy of Mr. Hu, and his vision is vicious enough. ”

Yesterday was seen through by Huang Jianming, and today by Mr. Hu, Zhou You is helpless. And looking at Mr. Hu's posture, especially Li Yidao's eager eyes, Zhou You couldn't refuse, and finally could only say: "Okay, I know that if I can't give you an explanation today, I'm afraid it's hard to say the past." ”

After a pause, Zhou You said, "Well, I'll go down and take out a few treasures and let you choose at will." If I'm not satisfied, then I can't help it. ”

"We will be absolutely satisfied. ”

Mr. Hu is very confident in the collection of Zhou You.

Zhou You also got up decisively and walked to the basement.