Chapter 422: The Painting Contest is over
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Everyone was still chatting, and suddenly saw Zhou's father coming over with a smile, followed by two elders, Zhou Dingcheng accompanied him, and Zhou's father ushered in two important figures in the judges of the painting competition: Weng Yanling and Sun Guangshao. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
As soon as these three people came in, everyone stood up to greet each other, even Lian Daning and Chen Musha were no exception, after all, today Tang Bohu, besides, the win or loss between the two was in their hands, and there was still one Shen Boyong left who had not yet arrived.
Everyone understands in their hearts that these three people have absolute control over the competition, and if they have a consensus on a work, even if Shen Boyong opposes it, it will be invalid, and Shen Boyong cannot compare with these three people in terms of professional authority.
Zhou Dingcheng made a special trip to pick up Weng Yanling and Sun Guangshao, but he didn't expect that the first person he saw was Zuo Ling.
Zhou Dingcheng's mind suddenly boomed, and he said in his heart: Hun boy, your good days are over, Tang Bohu is a fake tiger, this is a real tiger.
Zhou Dingcheng chattered in his mouth, he didn't know what to say, and after a few words of greeting with Zuo Ling, he talked to the two of them.
"I said Lao Zhou, you are not a proper official of the imperial court, why do you live in Jiangnan for more than half a year?" Weng Yanling asked.
He is concerned about Zhou Dingcheng's movements and whether he will return to Beijing. Nowadays, the calligraphy and painting market is very active, he often encounters some complicated situations, if you ask Zhou Dingcheng to help check the checks, the heart will be much more steady, the tiger also has a nap, in case of eye, but smashed the ancestral signboard.
"Weng Lao, didn't you also come to Jiangnan, I told you a long time ago to move the head office to Nanjing, but you just didn't listen, you said that no matter how big your business is, can you compare with the emperor?" Zhou Dingcheng said with a smile.
He also sympathizes with Weng and Sun, and respects them very much, and their ancestors have relied on real skills to eat for generations, unlike those people in the officialdom, who eat and drink together, and don't understand bullshit.
"Don't, Lord Zhou, what do you mean, please invite Weng Lao to Nanjing, what will my family drink for old snacks?" Sun Guangshao joked.
"Old grandson, the money you have earned over the years is enough for your grandson's grandson to open up, and you are still crying poor?!" Zhou Dingcheng was very disdainful.
He knew that Sun Guangshao didn't seem to have many shops, and the scale of his business was not as big as Weng Yanling, but in fact, he made more money than Weng Yanling. There is no other reason, in the Jiangnan generation near the water, they can always buy the cheapest works of art at the first hand, and these paintings and calligraphy are sold to the capital and are very profitable, but this is incomparable to Weng Yanling.
Although Weng Yanling also has a branch in Jiangnan, Sun Guangshao has been deeply involved in Jiangnan for many years, and he can leave Weng Yanling a few streets behind both contacts and information sources. Besides, the effect of human on-site command and remote control command is completely different.
The three of them talked and laughed for a while, Zuo Ling just listened quietly, and waited for them to talk for a while before he quietly asked, "Lord Zhou, is he okay these days?"
Zhou Dingcheng looked at Zuo Ling, who was as beautiful as a fairy and charming in the world, frowned and smiled bitterly: "He's not bad, but if you come, it's hard to say in the future." ”
Although Zuo Ling just said "him", Zhou Dingcheng naturally understood that he was referring to the situation. Not only did he know, but even the two people sitting next to him understood.
"Lao Zhou, what do you mean, why did Ling'er hurt that kid? He got cheap and sold well?" Sun Guangshao immediately blew his hair, and his snow-white beard was cocked.
"Miss Zuo, what is the relationship between you guys?"
Zhou Dingcheng looked at the expressions between the three of them, and he was really a little confused. In fact, when he walked in, he began to be confused, and he couldn't figure out how Zuo Ling could have such a close relationship with the two old antiques.
"Don't worry about what it is, tell you, Ling'er is like our own daughter, no one wants to bully him. Do you say yes, Brother Weng. Sun Guangshao turned his head and asked Weng Yanling.
"Yes!" Weng Yanling blurted out, his attitude unwavering.
"Master Zhou, don't worry, I won't affect him. "Zuo Ling's quiet road.
"Ling'er, how can you be so wronged by yourself, what's so great about that kid, tell you, he lost today. Weng Yanling heard Zuo Ling say this, and immediately felt distressed, and immediately became angry with him, and before he saw the work, he had to judge that he would lose first.
"Don't, you haven't figured out what's going on before you make up your mind?!" Zhou Dingcheng was anxious, if these two old guys joined forces to block it, there would be too many reasons, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
"We didn't figure it out, and we didn't need to figure it out, as long as Ling'er was wronged, that kid, he would be unlucky. Sun Guangshao patted the arm of the chair with his right hand and said excitedly.
The two of them didn't approve of Zuo Ling's hard work, and felt that he was not worthy at all, no matter who he was. In their eyes, Zuo Ling is like a princess, no matter how good a man is, he has to revolve around her, not the other way around. Now that he heard Zhou Dingcheng implicitly blaming Zuo Ling, where could he bear it, he immediately attacked.
Zhou Dingcheng didn't know what to say for a while, isn't this just a gossip, why is he still poking a hornet's nest? This can be regarded as subverting his sensory understanding of these two people.
He has known Weng and Sun for more than ten years, and although their friendship is not particularly deep, they both know each other's personalities. Usually, these two people are humble gentlemen, unlike him, notorious, he is a crazy character, but today there is a reversal, these two people obviously have his style, and they want to press him, what's going on?
"Second elder, don't quarrel, it's my business, I don't want you to get involved. Zuo Ling said angrily, feeling a little embarrassed.
"It's your business, but we have already said it, and your business will be the business of our two old fellows in the future, let alone the first major event in life. Weng Yanling said with a heartfelt speech.
"Miss Zuo, did they invite Ling Zun to be your bodyguard?" Zhou Dingcheng was still confused, so he had to ask deliberately.
"What nonsense are you talking about, and if you dare to mention that ruthless and unrighteous guy, don't blame me for turning my face against you. Weng Yanling became even more emotional.
"Oh, I see. Zhou Dingcheng's mind lit up, and he understood the reason in an instant.
He has practiced Wudang Tongzi since he was a child, and he has an instinctive fear and dislike for women, so although Zuo Ling's mother was beautiful in the world, he only heard about some things, and he was not familiar with the people in that circle. But he is also a person who has traveled all over the country, especially when he comes into contact with high-ranking officials, nobles and rich people all day long, so he naturally understands the psychology of these people. Now seeing the attitude of these two people towards Zuo Ling, this is a turn in my mind, the feelings of these two people were the guests of Zuo Ling's mother at the beginning, and the feelings that were not able to be invested in Zuo Ling's mother are now transferred to Zuo Ling, of course, the purpose has been completely different.
"You understand the size. Sun Guangshao said angrily.
Although Zhou Dingcheng was just a simple sentence, his attitude stung these two people, and the princess in their hearts actually became like a flood beast in Zhou Dingcheng, which was worth it.
Zuo Ling didn't interject, just smiled and looked at the three of them arguing, she was already very familiar with Zhou Dingcheng in Fengyang, and she knew that he was just thinking about the situation, without any malice, which was the same as her.
"Let's talk about it if you don't understand, but you can't declare your personal vendetta in this judgment today, let's say it first, otherwise, today's judge will have to be replaced immediately. Zhou Dingcheng is colorful.
"Change it, change it, who is rare to be this judge, I won't do it yet. Weng Yanling said disdainfully, completely forgetting the purpose of his trip, and made a special trip to be a judge to buy two masterpieces.
Weng Yanling and Sun Guangshao had a seizure for a while, and their grievances were vented. They are just venting, and they really want to take revenge on those who have not yet met, and it is also against professional ethics, not to mention that there is Zhou Dingcheng to suppress the formation. Further, Suzhou is the base camp of the south of the Yangtze River, and there are many local people who are good at appreciating calligraphy and painting.
Zhou Dingcheng had another account in his heart, and his worries deepened. If it's just a left antelope, it's good to say, now there are these two old antiques standing behind them, and the situation is even worse, these two people are very energetic, whether it is Jiangnan or the north, their relationship network is almost all over the place, once the left antelope and the pomegranate have a conflict, besides, it is not a matter of splinting, I am afraid that it will be squeezed into a meatloaf.
According to Zhou Dingcheng's thoughts, it is naturally the best to marry a pomegranate, because Chen Musa's backer is almost unattainable, whether it is the Zuo family, Weng or Sun, no matter how rich he is, no matter how great his activity energy is, he can't compare with Chen Musa's status, but unfortunately this matter is not something he can control, even if he can only obey the arrangement of fate.
Brother, how difficult the future is, ask for more blessings.
He said secretly to himself.
He invited Ying to pick up these two people, he wanted to talk to them about their friendship, and even wanted them to be merciful to their subordinates when judging, but he didn't expect a sentence to cause trouble, and things actually went the other way.
But that's good, he's not good at small talk, and the two of them have the right to greet each other, and old friends always have to say something when they meet.
Estimating that the time was almost up, he took the two of them to the shabu mutton shop, Zuo Ling did not come in with them, but found her place in a stand booked by herself outside, and several housekeepers and family members of the Suzhou branch were waiting for her here.
"Today's matter depends on the two masters. Father Zhou was overjoyed, and thanked Weng and Sun again and again.
The Zhou family and these two people have also been friends for several generations, but Weng Yanling and Sun Guangshao are too famous, and even Father Zhou didn't expect them to come this time.
"Brother Zhou, according to your words, I came today to set it up?"
As soon as Zhou's father's words landed, one person laughed from the side, it turned out that Shen Boyong had also arrived.
Everyone was in high spirits, and the four judges were all here, which means that the competition has officially kicked off. All the spectators stood up one after another, looking impatient. A once-in-a-century showdown between two great talents is about to take place, and an exciting moment is coming.