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"Thames!"

At a glance, Wang Guan vaguely felt that the river outside should be the mother river of Britain, and there is the Thames River, which is known as the flow of history. Like the Yellow River and the Yangtze River in China, the Thames can be called the main artery of Britain, giving birth to the splendid Scottish civilization.

"That's right, it's the Thames."

At the same time, Aftertaste came over and said with a smile: "The Thames River runs through the famous cities of the United Kingdom, and there are many entertainment facilities on both sides of the riverbank, if you are interested, I will take you to see it tomorrow." ”

"Forget it, it's important to get down to business." Wang Guan shook his head and said, "The top priority...... Let's go to bed first. ”

"Okay, then I won't disturb your rest."

In fact, not only Wang Guan, but also Yu Wei, Fang Mingsheng and the others also felt a little tired, said hello to each other, and went back to their rooms to sleep. Then, in the evening, everyone woke up and gathered in the living room.

"I'm finally alive."

At the right time, Wang Guan stretched his muscles and bones, and when he saw Fang Mingsheng handing over a cup of coffee, he immediately expressed his gratitude. However, he was not very accustomed to the taste of coffee after all, so he put it down after taking a sip, and asked casually, "You guys got up early, what are you talking about?" ”

"We're talking about where to eat."

Fang Mingsheng smiled: "What about you, do you want to eat Chinese food or Western food?" ”

"Western food, at least more authentic." Wang Guan sighed and said: "I have heard that foreign Chinese food has been improved, and the taste is more in line with the taste of foreigners, so it is better to eat Western food directly." ”

"There are also original ones, but there are relatively few of them." Yu Wei smiled: "There are hundreds of restaurants in Chinatown, and there are a few that taste more authentic, but the business is not good, I don't know if they are closed." ”

Hear this. Fang Mingsheng also sighed a little: "It's not easy to make a living in a foreign country, let's seek change, and it is out of essence, and not seeking change is a dead end." ”

"That's why Kong Lao wants to return to his roots." Aftertaste nodded, somewhat touching.

Feeling that the topic was a little heavy, the aftertaste was brought over again, and said with a smile: "In fact, Western food is also good, I know that there is a restaurant that has good Western food, which is more suitable for the taste of Chinese." Then again, there are more Chinese tourists coming to London. Some Western restaurants are also seeking change, otherwise how to make money. ”

"That's what I said......"

Wang Guan and Fang Mingsheng feel the same way, whether it is Chinese or foreigners, as long as there is competition, then the requirements will definitely change, and the conformists will be eliminated sooner or later.

"Let's go, let's eat."

At the same time, the aftertaste also got up to greet him. Speaking of which, this is also his home turf. Naturally, we must do the friendship of landlords. This is also a Chinese-style human exchange, which has been integrated into the bones. The other two naturally had no opinion, so they left the hotel with the aftertaste, and then came to a quiet and more atmospheric restaurant.

Walk into the box. Wang Guan looked casually and found that the aftertaste was right, this restaurant is indeed more Chinese-style, not only the decoration has traditional Chinese knots. Ink landscape paintings, and the Chinese flag is also hoisted. Although he knew that this was a small trick to please the Chinese, Wang watched. I really feel a lot more kind.

Originally, since you want to make money from the Chinese, then you should find ways to please the Chinese. Don't always shout about the long-term friendship between the two countries, seek China's support and investment, and restore your own economy. On the other hand, they propagate the theory of the China threat and try their best to unite to contain China. In this case, who will have a good mood and a good face.

"What do you want to eat?"

After sitting down, Aftertaste handed over the menu.

Wang Guan glanced at it, and saw that he definitely couldn't understand the English words on the menu, but there were also Chinese explanations, even if there were only relatively simple words, it was enough for him to understand the meaning.

"I don't know what it tastes like, you decide."

After looking at it for a moment, Wang Guan returned the menu, and then curiously looked at the pictures on the wall of the box. On the two walls, there are not only Chinese ink landscape paintings, but also classic Western oil paintings.

Upon closer inspection, Wang Guan found that the oil painting was not a photocopy or anything like that, but a pattern drawn by hand with a brush and paint. It's just that this oil painting is too classic, and it is Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.

Seeing this, Wang Guan is also aware of the cultural differences between China and the West. If it were in China, anyone who dared to hang the Last Supper next to the restaurant would probably be scolded to death. But here it is hung out in a grand manner, and no one is making a fuss.

Wang Guan pondered that the people who set up the restaurant should not know the taboos of the Chinese, but simply thought that hanging an oil painting related to the theme of food in the dining place may increase the interest of diners. Come to think of it, the most famous oil painting related to food is probably this Last Supper.

"This painting...... Hand drawn? ”

At the right time, Fang Mingsheng also looked at it, and then said with a smile: "It looks pretty good." ”

Don't doubt his art appreciation ability, maybe not very clever, but the most basic appraisal ability is not bad. After a little look, I feel that the composition of the oil painting is more exquisite, especially the processing of details, which is very in place. It's definitely not comparable to the original painting, but it does have some skills from the original.

The original book was painted on the wall of the dining room of a convent in Milan, Fang Mingsheng specially ran to appreciate and visit, and he was very impressed in his mind, and now he compares it a little, and he will definitely be able to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages.

However, it is not surprising that the Last Supper is a world-famous painting. For hundreds of years, I don't know how many painters have copied and depicted them, but certainly no one dares to claim that the pictures they copied can surpass the originals. can have a little bit of Da Vinci's skill, which is already a good evaluation.

"There are a lot of things like this in the gallery."

At the same time, after the aftertaste ordering, he immediately said with a smile: "There are masterpieces carefully depicted by famous painters, and there are also works by unknown painters." However, the most of them are the practice sketches that the students of the Academy of Fine Arts earn extra money, and they can buy a good picture by giving them a few dozen pounds. So people who come here for tourism, if they meet it, like to buy one and go back......"

A few dozen pounds is only a few hundred dollars, and people who can come to travel are not short of this money. If you are lucky enough to buy this painting and collect it for decades, maybe the painting students will become well-known painters, and then the works of that year will naturally rise and make a lot of money.

Ordinary people certainly don't have such patience, but when he was in Hong Kong, Wang Guan heard two art dealers, Sha Qingfeng and Lao Meng, say that some of their peers are making long-term investments while pursuing short-term returns.

For example, target some promising up-and-coming artists, and then buy their paintings, or help them operate. Anyway, if you are not in a hurry to get a return, or if you live for twenty or thirty years, you can make a lot of money.

Of course, there is also the possibility of being lost. This is also an inevitable situation, since it is an investment, then there must be risks. To put it bluntly, this matter also has the nature of gambling, and it is also a test of personal vision.

In ancient times, it was common for Maxima, but not for Bole. In modern times, it is the opposite, there are many Bole, but there are few Maxima. Whether you can find a maxima or not is really more about chance and luck.

"The quality of the students' paintings is uneven, and it is not suitable for investment."

As a businessman, Fang Mingsheng buys antiques, calligraphy and paintings, half of which is because he likes it, and the other half is an investment. And he has never shied away from this, and said frankly: "In contrast, I prefer to buy the works of some well-known young painters. They are on the rise and are more likely to reap the rewards of success. ”

Everyone also understands that this harvest has two meanings, one is the success of young painters, and the other is the success of investment. Compared with investing in students, it is indeed more secure. However, the funds required are naturally more, and ordinary people can't play it.

"Forget about oil painting, I don't understand this."

At this time, Wang Guan also smiled: "But I always hear that mainland experts have picked up rumors overseas, and London should also have a gathering place similar to the Chinese antique market." ”

"Yes, there are a couple of large flea markets." Yu Wei smiled: "It's like Panjiayuan, which is full of all kinds of old furniture and antique miscellaneous items every weekend." There are plenty of stalls and you can see antiques from all over the world, from Roman times to the twentieth century. ”

"By the way, Mr. Paul, who we're going to visit tomorrow, has a flea market near his house." Between the words, Yu Wei suggested: "If you are interested, you can stop by the market after finishing your business." ”

Mr. Paul, who is the liaison of the Overseas Porcelain Research Association in London, should have Mr. Zhu Da (?) on hand. ). Even if you know that the information may be made up, you still plan to check it out, hoping to find some useful clues.

"Let's talk about it." Wang Guan nodded, and then stopped talking. Because at this time, the waiter has already brought the food and put it on the table in a neat and orderly manner.

"Come, everyone, you're welcome, let's go." Yu Wei smiled: "Table manners or something, I don't pay much attention to it in front of my own people, I can eat how I like......"

Although he is not particular, Wang Guan is still clear about the basic common sense of the left fork and the right knife. At first, I was a little uncomfortable, but it was purely a matter of habit, and it was no problem to use it too much. Just like chopsticks, it is estimated that many Westerners do not understand how Easterners can use two small sticks so flexibly.

The process of dinner does not need to be expressed, the aftertaste is recommended correctly, and the taste of the food is indeed delicious, but for some reason, Wang Guan always feels that it lacks a bit of heat and does not reach the point of deliciousness. But when you're out and about, just take a break.

After more than half an hour, the three of them finished their dinner, and then guided by Aftertaste, they toured the night view on both sides of the river bank along the Thames River, and did not return to the hotel until late at night.

After a night of silence, the next morning they got up and went to visit Mr. Paul as planned...... (To be continued......)