Chapter 1082 Shakespeare's Manuscript

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"Whew......!"

While breathing a sigh of relief, Eskenazi hurriedly patted his chest and said, "The things of the villa are simple, but I don't know what kind of villa Mr. Liu likes?" ”

"It doesn't need to be too big, it's about the same as Mr. Eskenazi's castle!"

Liu Dong's words fell, and Mei Xue next to her showed a hint of surprise on her face, and she just wanted to reach out to stop it, but when she thought of the news she had just learned about her lover's net worth, she took back the words that had already come to her lips!

If the previous news that Liu Dong ranked in the top 20 of the Forbes rich list is true, then it is too simple to buy an ancient castle in London.

Therefore, Eskenazi was not too surprised after listening to Liu Dong's conditions, "Well, this matter is on me!" ”

"Then I'll thank Mr. Eskenazi in advance!" Liu Dongdao.

"Hehe, you're welcome!" After a pause, "Then can we sign an exchange agreement now?" ”

"Don't worry, it's better to wait until I have selected three artworks and then sign an agreement!" Liu Dongdao.

"Alright! Then Mr. Liu, please ......! ”

Liu Dong, who nodded, immediately began to walk among the rows of exhibition shelves.

Soon, Liu Dong pointed to a two-meter-high and four-meter-long oil painting placed on the edge of the iron frame next to him and said, "I want this oil painting!" ”

"It?"

After following Liu Dong's finger and looking at the oil painting he was pointing at, Eskenazi was surprised: "Liu, do you really plan to ask for this painting?" ”

"That's right!" Liu Dong nodded.

Hearing this, he hesitated. Dennis. Eskenazi said, "Liu." You should be able to tell. This painting of the Last Supper is just a painting of the Last Supper. Fincher is just a facsimile, and although it is of a very high level, it is never possible to determine its author! Are you sure you really want it? ”

"I'm sure!" Liu Dong nodded, "Although this work is probably not made by a famous artist, I liked it at first sight." And as a collector, collecting art is not to see how high the price of antiques is, but to see if you really like it! ”

"Huh. That's what Mr. Liu said! Then I will be dropped! After a moment's thought, Eskenazi smiled.

And seeing the other party say this, Liu Dong was also relieved!

As long as it doesn't arouse the suspicion of the other party.

And the reason why he agreed to this exchange is also because of this oil painting! There's a big secret hidden in this!

"What else does Mr. Liu want besides this oil painting?" Eskenazi said.

After finishing this painting, Liu Dong's mind also relaxed, and the remaining two things were naturally to choose the things that he was most interested in and the most valuable.

However, the Eskenazi family has accumulated a lot of precious works of art over the centuries of collecting and trading antiques, so after some hesitation, Liu Dong finally chose the latter among the paintings of Rembrandt, Rubens and Caravaggio!

Michelangelo. Merisi. Morality. Caravaggio. A famous Italian painter of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His artistic career began after the death of the great masters of the Italian Renaissance.

He is also one of Italy's most prominent realist painters.

The Caravaggio School founded under his name has influenced many famous artists in modern Europe. Giovanni. Barglione, Orazio. Gentileschi, Vermeer and Rembrandt, to name a few. All were influenced by Caravaggio's painting ideas.

Watching Liu Dong pick out Caravaggio's only two works in his hand, "The Lute Piano", Dennis. There was a clear look of distress on Eskenazi's face.

But when I saw Liu Dong pick up a wooden box on the display shelf, Dennis. The muscles on Eskenazi's face trembled, "Damn, why did you forget to put it away!" ”

Although Liu Dong couldn't hear Eskenazi's thoughts, looking at the distressed look on his face, he could also guess eight or nine!

But no matter Dennis. No matter how distressed Eskenazi is, Liu Dong will not put down the things in his hand!

"Mr. Eskenazi, I've picked all three things, and now we can sign a contract!" After buckling the wooden box, Liu Dong was satisfied.

"Mr. Liu, it's really good eyesight!" Dennis. Eskenazi exhaled heavily, looking at Liu Dongdao with a somewhat complicated look.

"Hehe, sir, I still have a lot to learn compared to seniors like you!" Liu Dong said modestly.

After taking one last look at the wooden box in Liu Dong's hand, Eskenazi led him and Mei Xue out of the treasure room!

Soon after, the two drafted a contract!

After two copies, sign each other's names!

Because I am now staying in a hotel, I will definitely not be able to take away a large number of Chinese artworks immediately. Therefore, for the sake of convenience, Liu Dong only took away the relatively convenient wooden box and Caravaggio's "Lute Piano Master" oil painting! Several other works of art that had just been auctioned at the charity auction had been left with Eskenazi for the time being after the payment had been made.

In Dennis. Under the personal send-off of Eskenazi, Liu Dong carried Mei Xue away from this luxurious and rich historical and humanistic manor.

Back at the hotel, the first thing Liu Dong did was not to appreciate the two artworks he had brought back. Instead, he first comforted Mei Xue for the grievances she had suffered because of her well-intentioned deception!

And to comfort her, after Mei Xue's mood improved, Liu Dong naturally launched his own male offensive.

In the case that Lang is affectionate and the concubine is intentional, let it be, of course, when Liu Dong has some initiative, the two naturally broke through the last bottom line.

Wushan clouds and rain, red waves, tossing and turning thousands of times in one night, the blend of spirit and flesh makes the feelings between the two deeper and more stable!

After a night's time, Liu Dong's biological clock still woke him up at five o'clock in the morning.

Looking at Mei Xue, who was blushing and still asleep and still asleep, Liu Dong's face immediately showed a gentle look.

Gently brushing the slightly messy Liuhai on the other party's forehead behind his ear, Liu Dong gently pulled his arm out from under Mei Xuezhen's head.

Quietly get out of bed and get dressed, and cover the other party with a blanket. Liu Dong walked out of the bedroom. Begin to practice your own martial arts internal skills without moving!

After doing these. Liu Dong, who originally wanted to make breakfast, walked to the study, and after admiring Caravaggio's "Lute Pianomaster" that he got back last night, he picked up the wooden box next to him!

The lid of the wooden box is embossed with an elaborate olive branch leaf pattern, while in the center of the box is a female angel motif. It can be seen from the black and shiny pulp on the lid of the box that the original owner cherishes this box, more precisely, the contents of this box!

In addition, the material of the wooden box is teak. The texture is delicate and the texture is hard. In the age of sails, teak was the finest type of shipbuilding!

Let's not talk about the contents of the box, but this box is worth more than 50,000 pounds, with a beautiful shape and extraordinary materials, and it has been passed down for more than 250 years.

When the lid was gently opened, a piece of paper was revealed, which was covered in handwriting, and had turned yellow, with a small amount of moth-eaten color, but was still relatively well preserved.

In Liu Dong's experience. At a glance, it is clear that these papers are the parchment that was often used in the West before modern times!

This kind of paper is first soaked in lime water to remove hair and fat, and then stretched with a special wooden frame. Neither paper nor leather. But it retains the paper's credentials, and the ink and dye smudge are smaller than this one, and the pigment retains its vibrant colors.

It is a very precious and excellent writing material! It's just that the price is quite high, and not ordinary people can afford it.

Liu Dong carefully took out pieces of paper with black handwriting written on them from the box.

After Liu Dong took out the parchment paper in the box with a length of 40 cm, a width of 30 cm, and a height of nearly 8 cm, he breathed a sigh of satisfaction in his heart!

"Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, Hamlet, and the manuscript of 12 sonnets and the long poem Venus unduni!"

Looking at the parchment on the table, Liu Dong couldn't help but admire.

Shakespeare, often known as Shakespeare in the Chinese community, is the most outstanding dramatist in the history of English literature, one of the most outstanding writers in the history of Western literature and art, and one of the most outstanding writers in the world. His surviving works include 38 plays, 155 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and other poems. His plays have been translated into all major languages and have been performed far more than any other dramatist.

Shakespeare's place in the history of world literature needs not be repeated! As they have been praised, he is 'Zeus on the Olympus of Anthropology'!

And "Hamlet" is the most famous of all Shakespeare's tragic works, and is known as one of the four great European masterpieces. Since its inception, it has been adapted into stage plays, operas, film and television and other works many times.

And "Venus and Adoni" is one of Shakespeare's only two long poems!

But these Shakespearean manuscripts are worth more than 50 million pounds together, and they are still unique, so it is no wonder that when Liu Dong took this wooden box, Denise . . . Eskenazi Springs is distressed!

It is estimated that if the other party prefers to reach. Vinci's oil paintings, it is estimated that this precious Shakespeare manuscript will not reach his hands.

After carefully browsing it, Liu Dong put the manuscript back into the box!

Because this Shakespearean manuscript is too precious, Liu Dong didn't care about the suspicion that Mei Xue might arouse after waking up and seeing the wooden box disappear, so he directly put it into the mustard seed space!

And just when Liu Dong was busy with these and went down to have breakfast with Mei Xue after getting up, Eskenazi's call came in.

"Liu, I've already found a house for you, but you need to come and see it yourself!"

"So fast?" Liu Dong was surprised.

"Hehe, I'm still thinking about that painting. Finch's legacy, so naturally move faster! Eskenazi laughed.

"Well, I'm getting ready for breakfast now, and when I'm done with breakfast, I'll be over as soon as I'm done!"

"Okay, I'll send the address to your phone first!"

"Hmm!"

"That's for the time being, and we'll talk about the detailed news when we meet!" Eskenazi said.

"Okay, let's talk after we meet!"

After hanging up the phone, Mei Xue was curious: "Whose phone was it just now?" ”

"Dennis. Eskenazi's, he told me that my house was found, let's go over and have a look after breakfast! Liu Dongdao.

"So fast?"

"Hehe, they're British, and they've been operating in London for decades. Well-connected. Finding a house can be a bit difficult for us. But for Eskenazi, it's simple! Liu Dong said with a smile.

Looking at Mei Xue who nodded, Liu Dong took her hand, "Let's go, let's have breakfast first, and then go to see our house after breakfast, if it's good, buy it!" ”

already knows that Liu Dong is worth a lot of money Mei Xue. I didn't say much about it. After closing the hotel door, he came to the restaurant with Liu Dong.

However, the breakfast of milk and egg bread made Liu Dong, who was used to soy milk fritters and buns, a little uncomfortable. Of course, Liu Dong, who grew up poor and was not a picky eater, still quickly filled his stomach.

But just as they were about to leave the hotel, they happened to run into Edward, who had just gotten out of the car. Chan and Melissa.

"Why are you here?" Liu Dong was surprised.

"What? Not welcome? Chen smiled.

"It's not that you're welcome, but if you come a few minutes late, I'm afraid you won't see us!" Liu Dongdao.

Looking at the appearance of the two, Melissa said, "Are you going out?" ”

"Well, last night I got rid of Mr. Eskenazi to help me find a house, and now there is news. Xiaoxue and I are about to go over and have a look! Liu Dong said without concealment.

"House? Liu, are you going to buy a house in London? Chen was surprised.

"yes. What's wrong? ”

"You should have told me about this kind of thing earlier!"

Edward. After Chen finished speaking, Melissa looked at the puzzled look on Liu Dong's faces, and said with a smile: "Edward's family is engaged in real estate, and he also operates second-hand real estate, if you want to buy a house, it must be much more convenient to find him!" ”

"Oh, is it? Looks like I'm missing out on this opportunity! Liu Dong said with a smile.

"Another chance is that if Mr. Eskenazi is not satisfied with the house you have found, I will help you!" Chen said.

"Okay!" Liu Dong nodded.

"By the way, Edward and Melissa, if you two are all right, why don't you come with us to have a look! By the way, I also give us a reference! Mei Xue said with a smile beside her.

"No problem, it just so happens that we don't have anything to do today!" Melissa immediately agreed.

The four then drove in their respective vehicles towards the area from which Eskenazi had received a text message.

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With a population of nearly 8 million, London may be just an ordinary second-tier city in China, but in Europe, it is indeed the largest city in Europe, and it is also the world's financial center alongside New York!

Walking through the streets, you can see traces of history everywhere, and there are a large number of beautiful and historical buildings, and they are very well preserved! This situation made Liu Dong from China sigh heavily after seeing it in his heart.

As the only one of the four ancient civilizations, China has a glorious history that is far longer than that of the United Kingdom. But nowadays, China's own classical architecture and historical relics can rarely be seen in the city, except for those that can be seen in tourist attractions around the city!

Modern reinforced concrete, a complete replacement for the classical building of mortise and tenon structure!

I have to say that this is a national sorrow!

It is no wonder that today, young Chinese people like Western culture more than Chinese tradition, and it is we ourselves who have smashed and overthrown our own civilization with a hammer and a spade, and made it a history in a museum!

Just ask, the civilization that can only be felt by spending money. How can there be a historical site that can be touched anytime and anywhere, and it is easier to give people a deep feeling?

Liu Dong, who sighed inwardly, removed his sentimental thoughts. The current situation in China is not something he can change alone!

However, with his current financial resources and influence, he can change more young people, such as the 'Jixia School Palace' that he applied for with great difficulty and is still under construction, which is the base and flagship built by Liu Dong to promote and inherit Chinese classical culture!

After driving for more than half an hour, Edward in front. Under the guidance of Chen and Melissa, Liu Dong found the exact place to meet Eskenazi.

After the four of them stopped and walked down, they were already parked on the side of the road on the extended version of the Rolls-Royce, and Eskenazi led a tall middle-aged man in a straight suit and a little thin and walked towards Liu Dong.

"Liu ......!"

"Mr. Eskenazi!"

After gradually becoming accustomed to the etiquette of Western hugs, Liu Dong did not resist the embrace of Eskenazi, an old man in his sixties, but Liu Dong still thanked him for the closer veneer ceremony!

After shaking hands with Mei Xue again, he looked at Edward next to him. Chen and Melissa, Eskenazi were surprised, "You two are here too?" ”

"Yes, Uncle Dennis! Liu and we are good friends! Melissa said affectionately.

"Hehe, I know you're good friends!"

After greeting the children of the two old friends, Eskenazi pointed to the thin middle-aged man behind him and introduced Liu Dong: "Liu, this is Jennings, the manager of Rhys Real Estate. Richardson, this villa in front of you is listed under their company's name for sale! ”

"Hello, Mr. Liu!"

After Eskenazi's words fell, Jennings hurriedly stretched out his right hand to Liu Dong.

Although he is not very familiar with Liu Dong, he knows Eskenazi, and it is not easy to know the other party with his ass that the person who can make this big guy so polite.

What's more, Jennings, who has read countless people, can easily see Liu Dong's extraordinary temperament!

The majesty cultivated under the condition of such a revered status is not something that ordinary people can have!

"Hello!"

After the two shook hands briefly, Jennings hurriedly said, "Mr. Liu, if you don't have anyone else to wait for next, I'll take you to see the villa in the back?" ”

"Let's go in and see, I don't have anyone to wait for!" Liu Dong shook his head and said.

"Alright, everyone, please come with me!" (To be continued.) )

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