"Come, get to know my little brother Wang Guan. Don't look at him young, his eyesight is extraordinary. ”

After greeting for a while, Pi Qiushi introduced each other with a smile: "As for the two of them, they are very easy to identify." People are like their surnames, the surname of Zhuang is Niu, and the name of the bandit is Niu; The thin surname is Ma, and the bandit name Ma is thin, so it's appropriate. ”

"You're embarrassed to talk about us, and you don't look at your belly, it's getting bigger and bigger, and it's getting more and more like a ball."

Obviously, the relationship between the three of them is good, otherwise they wouldn't have made such casual jokes.

"Mr. Niu, Mr. Ma!" Wang Guan smiled and called out with some restraint.

"Don't be so angry, if you don't mind, call Big Brother."

Sure enough, he is a good friend, Niu Zhuang is big, and his personality is as bold as Pi Qiushi, so he waved his hand directly: "This is Second Brother Ma, Brother Pi was wrong just now, he is not a thin horse, but a thin horse." ”

You know, a thin horse and a skinny horse are two different things. It is normal for horses to be thin, but thin horses had a different meaning in ancient times.

"You're looking for a fight, aren't you?"

Therefore, Ma Shou was very angry, and glared: "Besides, I will turn my face with you." Also, I'm obviously older than you, so why am I the second brother? ”

"I am stronger than you." Niu Zhuang clenched his fists and said.

In an instant, the horse wilted.

Seeing this, Wang Guan laughed again and said, "Brother Niu, Brother Ma, I am new to driving here, and I am not very familiar with the customs here, so I will ask the two of you to take care of me in the future." ”

"It's easy to say, just look for something to ...... He. Niu Zhuang pointed at Ma Thin, a sly smile on his face. It doesn't seem to be as honest as it seems.

The sudden reversal also made Wang Guan a little stunned. But think about it, if you don't have a sleek and delicate mind in business these years, I'm afraid it won't last long.

"Don't get me wrong, brother." At the right time, Pi Qiushi smiled and said, "The two of them are accomplices...... Belch. It seems to be wrong, it should be a partnership. If you open a store together, it's the same for everyone. ”

Wang Guan suddenly realized. I have a better understanding of Niu Zhuang, at least I know that he likes to joke.

"By the way, this is ......"

Meanwhile. Pi Qiushi looked at the other young man in the tea party, a little inquiring.

Wang Guan also looked over curiously, and saw that the young man was dressed with great taste.

Wang Guan is not a person in the fashion industry, so he can only describe it like this, anyway, the clothes on his body are very clean and tidy, his hair is meticulously combed, and there is actually a corner of the towel in the pocket of his jacket exposed. The gold-rimmed delicate glasses, from time to time, shimmered with crystalline light, as if echoing the shiny leather shoes under his feet.

In general, Wang Guan vaguely felt that there was arrogance in this person. It seems that the elites of society habitually think very highly of themselves and do not take ordinary people seriously.

As it was, as soon as the man spoke, fluent English burst out. Wang Guan knew that his judgment was correct.

After saying two words, the man seemed to realize his mistake, smiled lightly, and pretended to be embarrassed: "Sorry, forget that you are from China, and you are used to speaking English." ”

A strong Hong Kong and Taiwan accent. Wang Guan couldn't help but want to laugh. You must know that in China, people who speak in this tone, except that they are really from Hong Kong and Taiwan, are pure imitations. And the result of imitation is to amuse people.

"This is Mr. Li Hao." At the right time, Niu Zhuang said politely with a little rustiness: "I happened to meet downstairs, and he wanted us to help look at something." ”

It turned out that he was not a friend, Pi Qiushi was relieved, in fact, it was not only Wang Guan, but also himself, and when he saw the person's pretending appearance, he felt a little disgusted. It's just that he thought that Li Hao was a friend brought by Niu Zhuang and Ma Thin, so he didn't show it.

Of course, now it will not show it, but more politely. If you want to ask Niu Zhuang Ma Thin to help you look at things, that is the guest, so you naturally have to be warmly received.

Thinking of this, Pi Qiushi was also a little curious and asked, "Mr. Li, what do you want to see?" ”

"Originally, I wanted to invite you to see oil paintings, but considering that you should not have this ability, I simply asked you to look at ancient Chinese paintings." Li Hao shook his head and said: "To be honest, I don't think there is anything good about ancient Chinese paintings, but the old man likes this." There's no way, just take it. ”

Li Hao opened his mouth about China and closed his mouth about China, obviously because he had no sense of identity with China. Considering that he might be Singaporean, Wang Guan didn't mind, but his tone was full of contempt for ancient paintings, which made Wang Guan unhappy.

Not only was Wang Guan unhappy, but the three of them were also frowning.

"Relatively speaking, it is still the Western oil painting that has the highest artistic value. Appreciating oil paintings is simply a treat. ”

As if he didn't see everyone's expressions, Li Hao said eloquently with a show-off expression on his face: "The multiple overlapping of transparent pigments, the thick and thin brushwork, create a three-dimensional effect of texture, that is the real classic." As for the ancient Chinese paintings, from beginning to end, the whole painting is flat, there is no transition at all, I don't know what is good. ”

"Mr. Li's words are a bit biased." Wang Guan couldn't help but retort: "The artistic conception of ancient Chinese painting is far-reaching......"

"Don't mention any mood." Li Hao said with disdain: "In my opinion, the so-called artistic conception is the words that you Chinese fabricate by putting gold on your face and wanting to comfort yourself." ”

"According to Mr. Li, oil painting has no artistic conception?" Wang Guan asked rhetorically: "So what is the so-called abstraction?" ”

"What I mean is that only oil painting can express a strong sense of color and reflect the creator's intentions and ideas, and it can be called artistic conception." Li Hao waved his hand and said: "As for what Chinese paintings, they are things that you, and you can't go abroad at all." It's not what I said, it's what you yourselves told me. When I published a collection of world famous paintings in China, I found that it was full of classic Western oil paintings, but not a single picture of ancient Chinese paintings. ”

"Looks like you're pretty self-aware. For this, I personally appreciate it. ”

Li Hao hugged his hands and smiled, clapping his hands gently, looking like an elegant gentleman.

In this regard, Wang Guan wanted to refute, but he was speechless. He had to admit that although this guy was a little arrogant and prejudiced, his words hit the nail on the head. Some people in China, I don't know if they are used to admiring foreigners, maybe the braid behind the head is not broken, anyway, they are extremely lacking in self-confidence, and they feel that they are born to lose.

He often praises the famous paintings of ancient times, how much they have cultural value, research significance, major achievements, etc., but they dare not be juxtaposed with Western masters.

Anyone who prints a collection of world famous paintings must first exclude their own ancient paintings, and would rather make up the number of paintings from Japan, South Korea, and India than publish an ancient Chinese painting, and I don't know what they are afraid of.

Such a lack of self-confidence, even I don't think that "Luo Shen Futu", "Tang Palace Ladies", "Han Xizai's Night Banquet", "Qingming Riverside Picture", "Fuchun Mountain Residence Map" and other ancient masterpieces are world-class famous paintings, so how can others agree.

Wang Guan feels that no matter what kind of cultural tradition, it should be that he agrees with it first before he can infect others, rather than that others think it is good and he feels good. Otherwise, you won't be able to figure out whether this cultural value orientation is someone else's or your own.

It's a pity that for so many years, Wang Guan has only seen everyone passively accept what others have instilled, but there are not many things that have been successfully instilled into others.

So at this time, although he hated Li Hao's remarks, Wang Guan didn't know how to refute it. Of course, he can be furious, scold him for forgetting his ancestors, and then throw up his sleeves and leave. However, this is equivalent to the scope of vexatiousness, and it is even more ridiculous.

"Forget it, there's no point in talking to you about this. I know that you Chinese have a good face and are very inferior, and you must be very unhappy if you talk too much, and you may not know how to scold in your heart. ”

At the same time, Li Hao shook his head and said lightly: "Let's talk about business." Mr. Niu, my girlfriend's father is more fond of Chinese ancient paintings. Old people, a little old-fashioned, out of place, I can understand it. But what is good about these things, I don't know. So I'm looking for your help in buying a painting, at least an ancient Chinese painting that you think is good. ”

"It's better to be festive, it's even better if it's a little famous, like Tang Bohu......"

Li Hao kept adding explanations and put forward many requirements.

"Mr. Lee."

At the right time, Niu Zhuang frowned and said: "Tang Bohu is good at painting landscapes, figures, flowers and birds, but the painting styles of each category are very different. His landscape paintings are majestic and steep, while the brushwork is delicate, the layout is sparse, and the style is elegant and handsome. Most of his figure paintings are ladies and historical stories, inheriting the tradition of the Tang Dynasty, with fine lines and bright colors......"

"It's just gorgeous and elegant." Li Hao immediately interrupted: "Colorful, isn't it festive." ”

"Mr. Li, are you sure you want to buy such a painting for your girlfriend's father?" Ma Thin's expression was a little strange.

"Forget it, forget it."

Li Hao reversed his decision again, and muttered: "You are free now, accompany me to Fanglin Garden." I made an appointment with the manager of Kwangu Zhai to meet in the store, and he will recommend some paintings to me, and you can help me choose the best one when the time comes. ”

While speaking, Li Hao didn't give everyone a chance to refuse, stood up and walked out, as if he expected Niu Zhuang and Ma Shou not to follow.

Sure enough, Niu Zhuang smiled bitterly: "Brother Pi, it seems that I'm afraid I'm going to be sorry for you." This Mr. Li, the two of us really can't afford to offend! ”

"I understand." Pi Qiushi smiled and said, "It's okay, it's a coincidence, we also have to go to Jiangu Zhai." ”

"Brother Pi, that's interesting. After this was done, the two of us immediately set up a drink to make amends. Ma Slender was very grateful.

"That's right, pick up the wind and wash the dust, don't get drunk and don't return." Niu Zhuang nodded again and again. Since they didn't know about Wang Guan, the two naturally thought that Pi Qiu was deliberately saying this, so they were very grateful.

"You misunderstood, we really have something, and it's also about Jiangu Zhai......" Pi Qiushi quickly explained. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )