Feng Wenyan and Shi Fei went to Baowenzhai opposite as soon as they came out of Zhilu. Both of them have been friends of Shang Kaiping for many years, and they said it before they went to know Lu, and they told Shang Kaiping about the situation over there when they came out.

According to the old father's meaning, Shang Kaiping originally planned to let his son go there to inquire about the news, but later learned that he needed to apply for a membership card before entering the door, and he had to deposit 1 million in advance, so he canceled the plan.

It's not that the Shang family is short of money, the main thing is to write the name to apply for a stored value card, Shang Kaiping doesn't want the Chen family to know yet, the Shang family is actively looking for an opportunity to contact them, so he didn't let Shang Shabai go.

Feng He and the others told Shang Kaiping what they had seen and heard over there, and Shang Kaiping was a little unconvinced.

"It's not that I haven't heard the guqin, and the ding-dong is very beautiful, but when it comes to listening to the sound of the qin, it reminds people of the forgotten past, which is too ridiculous. ”

Feng Wenwen said: "You are not immersed, so you don't believe it." I don't know how to convince you either. ”

When Fei Dao: "If you have the opportunity to listen to it, you will know." ”

Since the two said this, Shang Kaiping was no longer entangled in the guqin matter, and said: "You said that in three days, Zhilu will hold a treasure appraisal conference, and then the three experts of the provincial capital, Zhao Ma, will come?

Wang Zhaoma is one of the three leading collectors in Jiangnan. Wang is Wang Shuhao, nicknamed Wang Shanshui, good at calligraphy and painting, Zhao is Zhao Zhuoyan, good at jade, and Ma is Ma Deyao, good at porcelain.

When Fei Dao: "Yes. and Master Wu Shigong from the capital is also coming. ”

Shang Kaiping said: "Wu Shigong, the chief expert of Juyantang?"

Shi Fei said: "Yes! That's him." ”

"Invite these people to come, Zhilu spent a lot of money over there, right?"

"Then I don't know. ”

Shang Kaiping said: "It seems that the so-called trade secrets of Zhilu are these people. ”

Shi Fei said: "I think it's the same, but Zhilu doesn't admit it." ”

Feng Wenwen said: "It costs money to invite experts, and they don't charge money for appraising antiques, so what do they rely on to make money? Is it really like what Chen Yaoyang said, they just lose money and make money?"

When Fei said: "As the saying goes, someone does the business of killing heads, but no one does the business of losing money." I believe that Zhilu must have a backhand. ”

Feng Wenwen said: "Then what is the back hand?"

Shang Kaiping remembered his old father's analysis, and said: "If it is determined that it is a loss-making transaction, then Zhilu will close soon." ”

He wanted to know that since Lu stated that he would not buy and sell antiques, it was clear that he would not fight with Bao Wenzhai. It seems that it is really like what the old father said, the reason why the Chen family opened this Zhilu is to restore the relationship with the Shang family. Once the relationship between the two families returns to normal and the mission of Zhilu ends, it will naturally close soon.

Feng Wenwen said: "If it closes in the short term, it will damage the reputation of the Chen family, right?"

Shang Kaiping didn't expect this, and couldn't help but doubt his judgment again. Even if the Chen family wants to repair the relationship between the Shang and Chen families, there is no need to pay such a price.

I don't understand it when I think about it.

At this time, I heard someone talking outside, from far to near, and soon arrived outside Shang Kaiping's office.

Feng Wenguo said: "Listening to the voice, it is Shabai, who did he bring here?"

Before the words fell, I heard a knock on the door outside.

Shang Kaiping said: "Come in." ”

The door was gently pushed open, and Shang Shabai said, "Dad, Cousin Yaoyang has come to see you." ”

Shang Kaiping hurriedly stood up. Feng He and the others saw Shang Kaiping standing up, and they both stood up.

Originally, Shang Kaiping was an elder. The elders are respected, and there is no need to stand up when you see a junior. But Shang and Chen's two families have not been in contact for decades, and Shang Kaiping never imagined that Chen Yaoyang would take the initiative to come to the door, so he was surprised and involuntarily stood up.

"Hello cousin, I'm Yaoyang, and my dad is Chen Jiashan. Chen Yaoyang walked over quickly and bowed to Shang Kaiping.

Shang Kaiping walked out from behind the table, stretched out his hand and said, "It's really unexpected." You're so big. How is your father, and how is your uncle?"

Jiang is still old and spicy, and the old father's speculation is really right. The Chen family really wanted to reconcile with the Shang family, so they sent Chen Yaoyang to the door.

Feng He and the others were speechless in surprise, they didn't know the relationship between the Shang and Chen families.

Chen Yaoyang hurriedly stepped forward and held Shang Kaiping's hand tightly, and said loudly: "Thank you Uncle Cousin for your concern, my grandfather and my father are in good health." Especially my grandfather, everyone said that he was getting younger and younger, like a different person. ”

"That's good, that's good. If I'm not mistaken, my uncle is 90 this year, right?"

"Well, it's a full 90. ”

"I heard that he has just learned the guqin and is still playing it well?"

"Yes, my grandfather learned the guqin from a master on Zhongnan Mountain. ”

"Zhongnan Mountain, no wonder, it's a magical place. ”

Shang Shabai reminded on the side: "Dad, let Cousin Yaoyang sit down." ”

Shang Kaiping said: "Yes, yes, sit down and talk slowly." ”

After Chen Yaoyang sat down, Shang Kaiping returned to his seat.

Feng He and the others are both human spirits, although they have many questions in their hearts, they can only ask again another day, and now they should avoid them first.

Feng Wenguo said: "Kaiping, I still have some things, so I'll leave first." ”

Shi Fei hurriedly said: "I also have something, and I will leave too." ”

Shang Kaiping didn't keep it, so he said: "Okay, then you go first, Shabai, you send one to the two uncles." ”

Shang Shabai accompanied Feng He and the others out.

Before leaving, the two also said hello to Chen Yaoyang.

Seeing that the two of them had gone out, Shang Kaiping said: "Yaoyang, the past is unbearable." ”

Chen Yaoyang said: "Yes, let it pass if it's unpleasant." ”

Shang Kaiping said: "Of course you and I have nothing to do with each other, the key is that the old man's heart knot can't be untied." At the beginning, your grandfather bullied my father a lot. You know all that, right?"

Chen Yaoyang said: "I know a little bit. My grandfather was old and had forgotten many things from the past. It was only when I heard from my father that I learned about the past. He regrets it now, too. ”

"Uncle regrets it, did he say that?" Shang Kaiping asked.

If this was true, he immediately told his father to go.

"I haven't said it, but I can see it. ”

"Oh," Shang Kaiping said, "Uncle has a strong temperament, and it is difficult for him to admit his mistakes." ”

Chen Yaoyang said: "Yes." My grandfather didn't admit his mistakes. My dad was also afraid that he would be tight. ”

Shang Kaiping's heart slowly cooled down, if the old man of the Chen family doesn't admit his mistake, how can the two families ease their relationship? His old father is also a good face, and he can't let go of his body without giving an explanation.

"Then it's difficult," Shang Kaiping said with a little more indifference in his tone: "Then what do you mean by coming today?"

Chen Yaoyang took out an invitation card from his arms, stood up and handed it to Shang Kaiping with both hands: "This invitation was written by my grandfather himself, inviting my aunt to participate in the treasure appraisal conference held on February 4 of the Zhilu solar calendar. ”

Shang Kaiping took it and said: "I will deliver the invitation, I don't know if I can go or not." The old man is old and likes to be quiet, and he may not be willing to go to this kind of lively occasion. ”

Since Chen Yang refused to admit his mistake, there was no need for Shang Kaiping to be polite to the Chen family.

"Then it's troublesome for Uncle Cousin to hand it over. Chen Yaoyang said: "My grandfather said that if my aunt can't come, my cousin will come." ”

Shang Kaiping became more and more unhappy, and reluctantly said: "Besides, it's the end of the year, and I'm quite busy." I don't know if it's available on February 4th. ”

Chen Yaoyang saw that his attitude suddenly changed, and he didn't know where to offend him, so he had to say: "Then I'll leave first." ”

"Hmm. Shang Kaiping raised his chin, even if it was a reply.