Chapter 673: Gambling

Zheng Minglang seemed to feel that his reminder was not enough, and immediately added: "Zhou You, wait a minute, don't mention the official word, just say it's a non-governmental exchange meeting." Because Xiang Lao had been criticized and lost two important relatives, his temperament changed greatly, and later fled to Hong Kong Island with his family in embarrassment, and since then he has been extremely resistant to domestic official affairs. ”

"History is wrong. ”

Zhou You encountered this problem again, and he was very helpless.

Then an old man with pale hair came in, needless to say that he was Xiang Lao, the grandmaster of the clay carving world. It's just that this Xiang Lao doesn't seem to be what Zhou You imagined, he is full of spirit, awe-inspiring and upright, and his eyes are so sharp that he almost wants to see people through.

Such a character, at first glance, is the kind of person who is difficult to get along with, but as long as he can be a friend, he must be the most confidant.

"Lao Xiang, you're finally here. ”

Mr. Zheng Ping took the initiative to greet him.

Lao Xiang said: "The door of the Zheng family is really difficult to enter, and coming in is as troublesome as visiting the big leader." ”

Mr. Jung Jae-min looked embarrassed.

Xiang Lao's words were a little bit of blame for Mr. Zheng Ping, after all, he was invited over, and he didn't mention the housekeeper in advance to let him go, so it was really not authentic enough to let the family wait outside. This time, not only Mr. Zheng Ping's fault, but the Zheng family is also responsible.

The two Zheng elders apologized again and again.

Xiang Lao just complained casually, but he didn't mean to target it, so naturally he wouldn't hold on to it, and made a basic introduction to each other under the guidance of Mr. Zheng Ping.

And when Mr. Zheng Ping introduced Zhou You, Xiang Lao suddenly lit up and sighed: "It turns out that Your Excellency is Mr. Goldfinger Zhou." The blow you dealt to little Japan at the East Asian Art Exchange Conference won the heart of the old man. ”

Zhou You replied: "Thank you for the compliment, the kid just did what he should do." ”

Xiang Lao slapped his leg and shouted: "What a good one should do! This sentence alone is better than many people." ”

Traveling around is a little awkward, but more of a smug. He couldn't imagine that he could be so hard that Xiang Lao, who was famous for his temper, was really fate.

Xiang Lao said again: "Mr. Zhou, originally according to your achievements, we should have been equals. But since you are Lao Xu's mantle disciple, then I will make you a little bigger and ask you to travel a little bit. ”

"That's as it should be. ”

Zhou You hurriedly replied, and then asked, "Could it be that Xiang Lao and Teacher Xu are old acquaintances?"

Xiang Lao nodded and said, "Well, if he hadn't acted righteously back then, I wouldn't have been able to bring my whole family to Hong Kong Island at that time." My relationship with Lao Xu can be said to be an old friend, but I haven't had much contact in recent years, and it's just a little strange. ”

"I see. ”

I didn't expect such a fate to happen.

Zheng Minglang talked about what happened to Xiang Lao back then, but he was able to come to Hong Kong Island quietly, and it would be impossible without the help of a master behind him. It's just that Zhou You didn't expect that this master behind the scenes was actually his own teacher, which really surprised and admired him.

Xu Lao's actions back then invisibly laid a solid foundation for him.

Xiang Lao then said: "Xiaoyou, I know the purpose of this invitation, but I won't go back." ”

Zhou Yu was disappointed.

Xiang Lao's words then changed and said: "But the kid at home has long wanted to go back to China to take a look, this time the old man will fulfill him and let him go back on my behalf to participate in your folk art exchange meeting, which can be regarded as an explanation from the old man to Lao Xu." ”

"Thank you, Mr. Xiang. ”

Zhou You secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiang Lao said: "Xiaoyou, don't worry, I won't use those ordinary things to perfunctory you." The old man will send all the masterpieces from the last exhibition, as well as the masterpieces of the last years, so that those domestic clay sculpture artists can have a good look at what is called an international vision. ”

Zhou You muttered in wonder, "International vision?"

Mr. Zheng Ping explained, "Lao Xiang's clay carving art is not only famous on Hong Kong Island, but also enjoys a high status in the world. In order to learn the most advanced international skills, this guy also went to Europe to study for three years, and after he came back, he held the only clay sculpture exhibition. But it was at that time that Lao Xiang's fame directly hit the world, and people in the international sculpture community came to invite Lao Xiang one after another. ”

Xiang Lao said: "At the beginning, I was also conceited, and I took my works everywhere to find people to identify and evaluate. But when I went to an international sculpture exhibition, I realized my own shortcomings and felt that I was sitting in a well and watching the sky. ”

Zhou You nodded.

Things abroad may not be good, but they can communicate with each other, learn from each other, and keep improving. And some domestic art circles only know how to sit in the well and watch the sky, and dominate in China, but when they go to the world, they can't even get the most rubbish awards, which is really sad.

It is indeed commendable that Xiang Lao can take this step.

Zhou You knew that he couldn't let the official people communicate with Xiang Lao, or even connect with him, so he said: "Xiang Lao, don't worry, I will definitely let your works be exhibited in the best position, so that domestic artists can see what grandmaster-level artworks are." ”

Xiang Lao was not polite at all, and nodded with a smile.

Because of such a relationship, Xiang Lao was completely opposite to the difficult contact imagined by Zhou You, and the atmosphere passed quickly in harmony. Even the Hong Kong Island artists who came later were overshadowed by the powerful aura of the two Zheng Lao and Xiang Lao.

However, Zhou You didn't take care of the so-called artists, and politely sent them an invitation, so that they were relieved and promised to go to Mingyuan City to see it when the time came.

This time the exchange was simple.

The most tricky opponent, Xiang Lao, became the easiest invite, and Mr. Zheng Ping didn't plan to go to Mingyuan City to support him because of his health, but he sent Li Yidao to replace him. Naturally, Mr. Zheng Ping wanted to come up with some works that matched his identity to add light and color to this folk art exchange.

The unusually smooth invitation led to an earlier than expected.

When Zhou You left Zheng's house, the time was not yet 11 o'clock.

Zhou You, who did not accept the Zheng family's invitation to have lunch at the Zheng family, quickly returned to the hotel and waited for Mogan's report.

Knock knock!

"Boss, it's me. ”

Mogan was punctual and came back on time to report his results.

"Come in. ”

As soon as he traveled around, Mogan walked in. And Dazhi and Forrest Gump both knew that Zhou You had secret things to say, so they took the initiative to guard the door.

Zhou You asked, "How are things going?"

Mogan replied, "Boss, everything is going well. Wu Yong's Fenglihuo has been infected with the virus and is currently undergoing treatment, so it is basically impossible to participate in the horse betting the day after tomorrow. ”

Zhou You nodded and asked, "It's not going to be too big, right?"

Mogan replied: "No, the accident we caused is very ordinary, using a blow arrow to slightly cut the thigh of the wind and fire, and its condition is like being cut by grass, which is very common." It's just that we added a little bit of a slightly stronger cold-like virus to the blow arrow, and even if the fire in the strong wind is a little feverish. With its value, as well as Wu Yong's attention to it, he will definitely not take it to risk the competition. ”

Zhou You listened with great satisfaction, nodded and exclaimed, "Yes, you did a good job." ”

Mogan replied, "That's what Mogan should do." ”

Zhou You took out the check that he had prepared a long time ago and gave it to Mogan, and said, "This is one million, which is your hard work." ”

Mo Gan wanted to refuse, but Zhou You said: "After all, you are Brother Guang's subordinate, I seconded you, if you don't give some compensation, it will be too immoral." There are some things, public for public, private for private, let's calculate a little clearly, and meet with each other in the future. ”

Mogan replied, "Then I will thank Mr. Zhou on behalf of my brothers." ”

Zhou You nodded.

That's all he can do for Cheng Feihu. Although this kind of behavior is very unrighteous, it is understandable to do something a little out of the ordinary for the sake of his own brother, at least he has a clear conscience when he travels.

Mogan asked, "Boss, don't you know if there are any other instructions?"

Zhou You said: "Well, there happens to be something that needs your cooperation to investigate. ”

Mo Gan was obviously prepared, and asked, "Boss, is it a matter of the Yuanzhen Group?"

Zhou You continued to nod.

There is no doubt about Mogan's cleverness, otherwise Brother Guang would not have entrusted him with the task. It's just that the Cheng family, the Xu family, and the Lin family have jointly taken action in this matter, and I believe that it will soon come to light, and Mo Gan's past is a bit redundant.

Zhou You naturally thought of this and said, "Mogan, what I want you to investigate is not the superficial things, but the deeper things behind it. I wonder why so many things come together. ”

Mogan replied, "I see. But can the boss provide some useful information? After all, the boss has a lot of contact, and Mo Gan is afraid that he will waste time by following the wrong person. ”

Zhou You thought for a while and said: "On the surface, it is the Songling consortium, but I don't think it's that simple, and it probably has something to do with Flag Bank." ”

"Mogan knows. ”

Mogan got such an accurate object, if he didn't get a little grade, he would be stupid.

"Boss, Mr. Maple is here. ”

Dazhi suddenly shouted outside the door.

The clever Mogan immediately retreated.

Maple Grove followed and entered.

It's just that Fenglin's face is not very good, and he hasn't seen him for a day, and there is such an obvious change, which really makes Zhou You a little frightened.

Zhou You asked: "What's the matter? Is there a change in the gambling game?"

Feng Lin nodded and said, "The Toulon family stipulates that the stone is five yuan, the dog fight is three games, and the last stud is to bet to the end. ”

Zhou You felt that it was nothing, and said: "Gambling on stones is normal, nothing is a big deal." It's a little more to bet on dogs to fight three games, and no dog can stick to three games casually. ”

After all, it is a gamble of this level, not an ordinary underground dog fight, and its tragedy is not comparable to that of Gauss Club.

Feng Lin replied: "It's not a continuous fight, but three of each." It's so hard for me to find one, let alone three. The most terrible thing is that both the gambling stone and the gambling dog can raise before the opening, and if they can't keep up, they will be judged to lose directly. ”