Chapter 401 Private Museum

............ "Okay, Lao Zheng, you better save it, Xiaodong has just entered the collection world, and he has finally accumulated some good objects in his hands, can I donate them to you!"

Hearing Li Lao take over the words, Liu Dong was really relieved in his heart, to be honest, in the face of a character like Zheng Lao like Taishan Beidou in the domestic collection industry, it is really difficult for him to refuse, so it is too embarrassing to give people face. Now that he has Li Lao's words as a foreshadowing, he will undoubtedly be much easier to say.

"Elder Zheng, thank you for your love, these things in my hands are really nothing compared to the huge collection of the Forbidden City. And I'm going to open a private museum in the future, and these collections in my hands will be future collections, so I won't sell them!"

Liu Dong knows very well that if the authentic work of Zhang Sengqiu's "Five Elements and Twenty-Eight Residences" is exposed, it will definitely cause a national sensation, and when the time comes, there are unimaginably many people from all over the country who want to buy and collect this painting, and there must be at all levels, and there are even definitely many high-powered wealthy businessmen and magnates.

In addition, he does have the intention of opening a museum, but the collection is not enough now, and it has not yet been implemented.

"Hehe, do you hear that? Lao Zheng, you still have this heart, don't always think about fooling things in Xiaodong's hands!" After listening to Liu Dong's words, the old man laughed heartily.

"Alas, when did young people become so ambitious now!" sighed. Zheng Lao shook his head. There was a look of distress on his face. Obviously, this time the goal was not achieved, which made the old man feel a little unhappy. However, Li Lao's identity and status are here, and it is enough for him to say what he said just now, and it is a bit too much to say it again. Moreover, Liu Dong's reasons are also very strong, completely eliminating all the channels he wants to obtain precious antiques from his hands.

"Xiaodong, opening a private museum is not a trivial matter, not to mention anything else. But it's even harder to start an influential museum!"

Liu Dong naturally knows that in China, private museums are still a new thing, and the legislation in all aspects is not too perfect, so many private museums are funded by individuals, and because there are no exquisite collections and lack of influence, these museums are losing money. In addition, many museum operators are collectors and lack modern business management knowledge. It caused confusion in the business. As a result, running a private museum is basically a thankless task these days.

"It's hard. It's not difficult to do anything now, besides, there are a lot of good things in Xiaodong's collection, and I hope that the museum will be prosperous in the future!"

"Okay, don't stand and talk, sit down! It just so happens that I have prepared tea, pastries and other things for you!" Just as a few people were talking, the old lady had already called Li Yuncong, took out a lot of hospitality things from the kitchen refrigerator and put them on the coffee table in the living room.

But before a few people could take their seats, there was another knock at the door.

After Li Lao opened the door, he walked in with two gray-haired old men, talking and laughing. Then Li Lao introduced Liu Dong again, and then several people sat down together, and soon more and more people came in, Liu Dong and Li Yuncong temporarily acted as a small servant together, serving tea and pouring water for more than half a hundred people over the years. No way, who called them the youngest here.

"Master?!"

When Qi Gong, who was in a wheelchair, was pushed through the door, all the people in the living room stood up involuntarily. Although, the people who can be invited by Li Lao today are basically old men who have read more than half a hundred years and belong to the elders, but in front of Master Qi Gong, they belong to the small character generation, and in terms of calligraphy and painting appraisal skills, Master Qi Gong is the real giant, and almost all the dozen or so people present have been taught by him.

"Old Qi, why are you here today?" As the landlord, Old Man Li was naturally the first to greet him. Considering that Qi Lao's physical discomfort was too good, and his movement was not too convenient, Li Lao did not call Old Man Qi.

"Hehe, when you called, Yan Su happened to be a guest at my place, and it just so happened that I had nothing to do at home, so I also came over today to have a good time, uninvited, won't you be welcome?" Qi Lao said with a smile.

"You are old and strict, I can't ask for you to come, how can you not welcome it, please come in!"

"Qi Lao!"

"Master!"

"Qi Lao ......!"

Seeing the old man come in, more than a dozen old men in the living room all stood up to say hello, and even many people gave the old man a disciple salute.

"Elder Qi, hello!" Liu Dong, who was standing behind, also said respectfully.

"Oh, Xiaodong, you're also here, hehe, then I'm looking forward to it today!" Liu Dong's "Crane Picture" by Xue Ji, which is still framed by him, gave the old man enough surprises. And today, Li Lao invited so many people to come over so excitedly, it was obvious that he had encountered some earth-shattering treasure, and seeing Liu Dong here, Qi Lao also guessed in his heart that it was related to him.

"You're so kind!"

After everyone greeted Elder Qi one after another, the old man asked, "Xiao Li, can we start now?" To be honest, I am very curious now!"

"Yes, Lao Li, Qi Lao is here, you should also take out your things to open our eyes......!"

To be honest, how could everyone not be curious about Elder Li summoning them so excitedly. It's just that Li Lao kept shirking just now, and he couldn't start until he came together, so they bet until now.

"Okay, let's come with me!" Now, the dozen or so calls that Li Lao made at the beginning, except for those who were not in the capital on a business trip, basically all came, plus Qi Lao's accident, the old man had no intention of continuing to wait.

However, seeing everyone follow Elder Li into the study, Liu Dong did not follow up, but walked to Mrs. Li's side, and said worriedly: "Grandma Li, see if you call the doctor over first, I'm afraid something will happen later!"

These old men are generally over sixty years old, and even several are over eighty, and Qi Lao is nearly ninety years old, at such an age, there are some physical problems, plus they have engaged in a lifetime of calligraphy and painting appraisal, for Zhang Sengqiu's "Five Elements and Twenty-Eight Residences True Form Map" The original work was born, this kind of heavy event that is enough to write into history, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no accident under excitement.

Thinking of the "Ruihe Picture" that identified Xue Ji in Qi's hometown, the old man almost got sick with high blood pressure, which still makes Liu Dong have palpitations.

"Yes, yes, I'm going to call!" After Liu Dong's reminder, the old lady obviously also thought of the risks, especially the excited look of Li Lao when she saw the painting just now, which had already made her understand the urgency of this matter.

Fortunately, this is Yuquan Mountain, and the medical conditions are definitely the top in China, so a few minutes after the old lady made the call, there was already a white medical car parked at the door outside.

At this time, Liu Dong stood outside the door and also heard a huge exclamation in the study.

Standing at the door, looking at these old men with excited expressions and dancing eyebrows, Li Yuncong scratched his head, "It's just a painting, as for being excited like this?"

From Li Yuncong's point of view, even if the original work of "Orchid Pavilion Preface" is placed in front of his eyes, he will not be too excited, of course, if he can sell it for money, it will be different.

Liu Dong did not respond to Li Yuncong s words, and now he was nervous to death, for fear that these old men would be excited and have an accident with high blood pressure.

And Liu Dong's worries were not unreasonable, and soon some people couldn't stand it, but fortunately, Liu Dong was prepared, his eyes were quick, and he was the first to hold on. However, the old man was just dizzy, and he was much better after taking some blood pressure medicine, and in the face of the doctor's visit to the hospital for a comprehensive examination, he turned a deaf ear and was unwilling to go, so he had to leave a place to appreciate the peerless masterpiece Zhang Shengqiu's "Five Elements and Twenty-Eight Nights!

The old man's temper is too stubborn, and he is reluctant to go. And at this time, anyone who likes calligraphy and painting, and who likes calligraphy and painting appraisal, will not leave.

In the end, the doctor can only buy the way, and it can only be bought by the old man. Thankfully, there were no more problems.

"Zhang Sengqiu's "Five Elements and Twenty-Eight Residences" is undoubtedly authentic, and it is even more rare to inherit in an orderly manner, except for some insects, it is very well preserved, without damage and stains, it is simply amazing! It can be described as the first famous painting in the ages, and there is no doubt that it is a national treasure!" Qi Lao's words dispelled everyone's suspicions, and also confirmed that the huge scroll in front of him with a width of 45 centimeters and a length of 1134 centimeters is indeed one of the "Six Dynasties and Four Masters", and the authentic work of the famous Chinese painting master Zhang Shengqiu.

"It seems that the theory of Little Japan is wrong, and the Five Elements and Twenty-Eight Sutras are not two volumes, but a complete long scroll!" said an old man in a gray cardigan with thin cheeks.

"Well, that's good!" everyone nodded.

"And with this painting, look at how arrogant those Japanese will be when the time comes!"

The collection of Liang Lingzan's facsimile of "Five Elements and Twenty-eight Residences" in Japan is an eternal pain in the hearts of all collectors and connoisseurs in China. And almost every time there is an exchange between China and Japan, Japanese counterparts will talk about this painting, and their arrogant faces are really annoying.

"Haha, yes! I'm looking forward to waiting until the 12th Sino-Japanese Cultural Exchange Conference next year, how wonderful those little devils will be when they see this painting!"

Zheng Lao's words resonated with everyone present.

…………………………………… (To be continued......)