Chapter 1085 Golden Cup Day (I)

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Mei Xue really felt that Liu Dong had won the bet this time. Not to mention anything else, just the Chinese art that Dennis Eskenazi gave him.

Although in terms of influence, there may be a gap with the influence of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings in the world. But in terms of economic value, it is not inferior to, or even surpasses, the value of a Leonardo da Vinci "Savior of the World" oil painting!

And the appearance of the last "Last Supper" Da Vinci's representative work made Liu Dong even more cheap!

Although both paintings are paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, the Last Supper is certainly one of the best in terms of artistic value and influence.

"The Savior of the World" is just one of Leonardo da Vinci's more than 20 existing oil paintings. Despite its value, it still surpasses the work of almost all European painters over the centuries!

"If I let Mr. Dennis know this time that he has suffered such a big loss, I'm afraid he will come to you to theorize!" After admiring the representative paintings of this art giant, Mei Xue turned to Liu Dong and smiled.

"Hehe, of course, but I'm going to ship this painting back to China in the next few days, and it's too late for him to know by then!" Liu Dong shook his head.

In fact, Liu Dong's so-called transportation back to China is actually just relying on mustard seed space! In this way, he will not get into trouble when he goes through the customs!

Of course, Liu Dong, the domestic customs, did not plan to hide it, he also had to find a channel for these priceless paintings to get into his hands openly!

"Aren't you planning to open a museum? This painting will definitely be exposed by then, and what will happen when Mr. Dennis comes to the door again?" Mei Xue worried.

"Don't be afraid! In the antique shop, it is the eye to eat. I can't see enough, so I left the treasure. I can only blame myself for my lack of appraisal ability! I have absolutely not repented of this statement! This is true both at home and abroad!" Liu Dong said with a smile.

"Oh!"

Looking at Mei Xue who nodded, Liu Dong smiled and admired the famous Da Vinci painting in front of him, maybe this is one of the biggest gains of his trip to the UK!

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Because he was busy looking for a house and consignment of artworks exchanged from Dennis Eskenazi, Liu Dong did not make it to the opening ceremony of the Royal Escot Derby. Fortunately, after he was done, he didn't miss the most exciting 'Gold Cup Day' at the Jockey Club!

"Light snow. Okay?"

Liu Dong, who had been sitting in the living room for more than half an hour and hadn't seen Mei Xue go downstairs, reluctantly picked up the phone.

"Honey, come up and help me see which hat is appropriate for me this time?"

Listening to Mei Xue's troubled voice on the phone, Liu Dong couldn't help but smile bitterly. He really didn't understand that just for a good-looking hat on the Golden Cup Day, his girlfriend could choose more than half an hour later, but he couldn't settle down.

Maybe it's really as Liu Dong thinks, he's a newcomer to Chinese. It's better for Mei Xue, a lover who has studied abroad for almost two years, to understand the British culture better!

Just as Liu Dong hung up the phone and was about to get up and go upstairs, he saw Edward Chen outside in a black dress from the window and dressed up Melissa got out of the car and walked towards the villa.

After walking to the door and welcoming the two in, Melissa looked around the living room and said, "Liu, where is Xue? Why didn't you see her?"

"She was still upstairs for which hat to wear for today's Jockey Club 'Gold Cup Day'. And maybe you should pay attention?" Liu Dong said with a wry smile.

"Really, I'll help her!"

After these days of contact, Melissa has also become a very good friend of Mei Xue. Abbreviated as 'girlfriends'!

"She's on the third floor!"

Looking at Melissa, who was dressed in lilac evening clothes and was about to go upstairs, Liu Dong hurriedly reminded.

"Yes!"

Seeing the other party's back disappear at the corner of the stairs, Edward Chen glanced at Liu Dong with a smile and said, "How is it?

"It's quite troublesome, but after a long time, I'm used to it!" Liu Dong said.

He is not only Mei Xue by his side, but also a confidant!

After nodding. Edward Chen muttered and said, "Liu Dong, in the evening, my father wants to invite you to our house as a guest, I wonder if you have time?"

"Tonight?"

"Yes, just tonight!"

"Okay. I just happened to have nothing to do at night!" Liu Dong happily agreed.

In fact, whether it is Edward Chen or the other party's father Chen Changxing, Liu Dong has an inexplicable good impression in his heart. So, although the two sides have not been in contact for a long time. But Liu Dong already regarded the other party as his very good friend in his heart. So in the face of the invitation, he also happily agreed.

And Liu Dong's words also made Edward Chen feel relieved, and finally completed his father's explanation!

Then, after the two chatted for nearly half an hour, Mei Xue and Melissa came down from the upper floor.

Looking at Mei Xue, who was dressed in a white long dress, wearing a pale pink head and a hat decorated with a white bow, tall and tall, and a delicate and beautiful face, Liu Dong also admitted that the more than an hour of time was indeed not wasted!

The delicate makeup completely reveals the intellectual beauty of Mei Xue's innocence, which is perfectly expressed.

It is said all the year round that 'women are those who please themselves', and the appreciation on Liu Dong's face also made Mei Xue feel relieved and happy.

"Let's hurry up, or it's too late!" After the four of them talked to each other, Liu Dong said.

And under his reminder, the four of them also hurriedly walked towards the helicopter that had been parked for a long time on the lawn outside the villa.

Although London is not far from the racecourse of Windsor Castle in Berkshire, it takes more than an hour to drive there, and it is far less convenient than taking a plane directly.

About 20 minutes later, Liu Dong had already seen the huge racecourse below, but what surprised him even more was the black crowd in it!

In the days since he arrived in London, Liu Dong has become accustomed to the sparsely populated streets, especially in the suburbs (compared to China). Now it is really surprising to see so many people crowded together, at least no less than 300,000.

But Edward Chan and Melissa, who were Britons, were used to it!

"The Royal Ascot Jockey Club is the most extravagant and luxurious Jockey Club in the world. Many traditional British people take this very seriously. In particular, the 'Gold Cup Day' is a 'fighting show' for the hats of British ladies and celebrities. Even the queen and royal princesses will be involved, so it is very lively! What's more, horse racing is a traditional and elegant aristocratic sport in the West, and all kinds of horse racing activities are also regarded as the most important social platform! Therefore, more than 300,000 British locals and tourists gather here every year, and millions of people watch it on TV at home...... The Royal Ascot Jockey Club is the biggest annual festival in the UK!"

Edward Chen's explanation also made Liu Dong understand the British people's love for this Jockey Club.

"I thought the British liked football the most?" said Liu.

"Football, horse racing and afternoon tea are all British favourites, but now that the Premier League is on hiatus, it's no surprise that Royal Jockey Club has become the sport that Brits are most concerned about!" Chan explained.

"So, do you have a horse to participate in this horse race?" nodded and Liu Dong said curiously.

"I don't, but my father does!" Chen said.

"Your father, his horse will also be in today's race?"

"Well, my father's 'Purple Maple' will be racing today's 'Speed Race'!" said Edward Chen.

The so-called speed racing is derived from the selection of excellent horses. Therefore, it is mainly the horse, not the rider, who is compared. Although the rider's own driving ability and the degree of tacit cooperation with the horse are also important. However, the quality of the results depends mainly on the horse's speed, endurance, strength, breed and pedigree of the parents.

It can be said that in speed horse racing, the horse component accounts for six or seven percent, and the human component only accounts for three or four percent.

In addition to the level horse race, obstacle race, light car race and relay horse race, in addition to the requirements for the quality of the horse, a good rider is also very important.

"That's pretty good!" Liu Dong smiled.

"What do you mean?" said Edward Chan curiously.

"This time, Liu Dong also has a horse race to participate in today's 'Gold Cup Day' speed horse racing event, and it is likely that he will have to compete with his uncle on the same stage at that time!" explained Mei Xue next to him.

"Really?" Chen said in surprise.

And Liu Dong also nodded with a smile. His Black Wind is competing in today's speed racing.

Because the more demanding the horse race, the more it can highlight the excellence of Black Wind! Of course, the more it can also reflect Old Green's ability to cultivate good horses, and by the way, it can bring more profits to his ranch.

This is also what he explained in advance when he sold Heifeng to Liu Dong.

"Hey, Liu Dong, which one of your horses is, you must show me when the time comes!" Chen said curiously.

"Okay, no problem!"

While the four of them were chatting, the helicopter gradually landed on the tarmac specially prepared for the horse race.

However, what surprised Liu Dong was that when a few of them got off the helicopter, there were already a lot of people waiting outside. But they are all acquaintances, Dennis Eskenazi and Chen Changxing are the main ones, and the two women next to them who are dressed up and wearing gorgeous top hats are their respective wives!

Dennis Eskenazi's woman, Alice, has known each other for a long time because of the exchange of antiques these days, and Liu Dong, who often goes in and out of their villa. But seeing Chen Changxing's wife, Liu Dong met for the first time.

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PS: The update is a little late, forgive me!