Chapter 16: Meet Xu Kuan Again

[Chapter Word Count: 2274 Latest Update Time: 2015-03-1912:00:00.0]

Seeing that Tang Yi was not embarrassed, Fang Chengke said with a smile: "Don't think about it too expensive, this wooden box has been placed here for ten years, and at that time, the price of Haihuang was at most one-tenth of what it is now, and it was given to me by others." ”

Tang Yi listened to Fang Lao's words, thinking that it wasn't cheap, and still wanted to refuse, but he didn't know how to say it for a while, so he couldn't help but groan.

"I'll tell you the truth, when people gave me this wooden box, it contained a custom-made Longquan sword. Later, an old friend of mine took a fancy to the sword and took it away from me. As a result, he did not like the wooden box, and made a scabbard made of shark skin, saying that he would hang it at home. So, my box is useless! Fang Chengke stepped forward, patted Tang Yi's shoulder, and persuaded again: "Besides, you helped me discover Fan Kuan's true works, and you didn't even give me a chance to thank you?" ”

"Okay, Professor Fang, then I might as well be respectful!" Tang Yi heard Elder Fang say this, and suddenly felt a sense of relief and nodded. Then, he asked, "You just said that you knew about the auction, did you go?" ”

"I'm going to cheer. The organizer is an old acquaintance. Fang Chengke introduced as he picked up the Juque Ancient Sword and put it into the Haihuang wooden box.

Tang Yi saw Fang Chengke's serious look, so he didn't step forward to help.

Closing the lid, Fang Chengke continued: "This person's name is Yu Hongguang, who was formerly the deputy director of the Shanzhou Garden Bureau, and we met at a seminar on the protection of ancient buildings. Later, he actually went to the sea to start a gardening company, and in the past two years, he has started real estate development, and now he is a well-known entrepreneur. His attainments in bronze are very deep, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is not inferior to some so-called experts. ”

"It seems that it is really appropriate to take this famous sword with you." Tang Yi said with a smile.

"He has a home advantage, if you really want to make a move, except for Lao Qin, I don't think anyone can compete with him. However, Lao Qin is obsessed with porcelain, and he mainly likes large pieces such as Ding and Gui Ah for bronzes, and is not very interested in weapons. Fang Chengke analyzed.

"Cold?" Tang Yi was slightly surprised, he didn't expect the old man to use such a fresh vocabulary.

"What? Do you want to give me a thumbs up? Fang Chengke laughed, "If Ling Zun is fine, why don't you have a meal with me, an old man, in the evening, and then go to the auction together?" ”

"I'll ask about the situation." Tang Yi nodded, called his mother Yi Sumei, and learned that his father was indeed much better, but Tang Yi did not mention the matter of discovering Juque, and he planned to surprise his father after the auction.

When she heard that Tang Yi was planning to have dinner with Professor Fang, Yi Sumei covered the microphone and said a word to Tang Zhongfeng.

"Yes, Professor Fang is a master in the academic world, and such an opportunity is hard to ask for!" Tang Zhongfeng said busily. "Your dad is fine, he is still clamoring to eat braised pork at night, you can just go to the auction directly after eating, and your dad doesn't have to stay in bed at night now." Li Sumei instructed.

"Okay, Mom, you should also pay more attention to rest." Tang Yi hung up the phone, his heart moved, and the other party Chengke said, "Professor Fang, do you like to eat braised pork?" Why don't we go to a nearby Hunan restaurant? ”

"Okay, I like spicy food, and the Mao's braised pork in that Hunan restaurant is really good." Fang Chengke nodded in agreement.

During the meal, Tang Yi learned that Fang Chengke had a son and a daughter, his daughter was abroad, and his son was developing in Yanjing, and there were usually two old people in the family. Because my wife misses her grandson, I go to Yanjing to live for a while. Although Fang Chengke usually does not take the initiative to get involved in the antique circle, he is too famous in terms of historical relics, so people often come to seek advice, and there are always times when he can't resist it. Like this auction, it was because of the repeated invitations of the organizer Yu Hongguang that he had to sell this face.

After the meal, the two went to the auction site together.

The Shanhai Guild Hall, where the auction is held, is a garden-style hotel located in the southern suburbs of Shanzhou City, like a small park, with green trees and flowers. The summer days are long, it is still bright at nearly 7 o'clock in the evening, but it is already a little cool, strolling on the Yong Road, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, Tang Yi's mood is soothed a lot.

Along the forest road, Tang Yi and Fang Chengke, an old man and a young man, came to the door of a white building. On either side of the gate, two security guards stand, greeting guests and checking invitations.

The two security guards were tall and tall, with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, Tang Yi thought to himself, this Yu Hongguang had put a lot of effort into this auction, and even the security guards were selected.

Fang Chengke was about to hand over the invitation, when suddenly a burst of laughter came from inside the door, and a middle-aged man with a tall figure and a neat comb of hair walked out of the door.

"Old Fang is here, Peng is shining, there is a loss of welcome, there is a loss of welcome!" The middle-aged man stepped forward and shook Fang Chengke's hand.

"Brother Hongguang is polite." Fang Chengke bowed slightly, smiling.

"Old Fang, you are tormenting me, I am a junior, how can I afford the word 'brother'! Please! After Yu Hongguang finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and signaled to Fang Chengke to invite him first. Then, he reached out to take the box in Tang Yi's hand, "Young man, I'll come!" ”

Tang Yi was stunned for a moment, and then understood. Yu Hongguang thought that the things were brought by Fang Lao, and thought that he was Fang Lao's driver, and he meant that he had taken the things, so he naturally didn't want him to enter the venue.

Fang Chengke stopped, raised his hand slightly, and said to Yu Hongguang: "This little friend is also here to participate in the auction, and it is an invitation from Lao Qin!" ”

"Qin Lao gave it?" Yu Hongguang's face changed slightly, and he looked at Tang Yilai again, except for being handsome, this young man can't see anything to do with antiques, and he is too young, most of the people in the Shanzhou antique circle are also known, and they are all over 40 years old.

However, if you can let Qin Lao send an invitation and come with Fang Lao, your strength and background should not be underestimated, Yu Hongguang reacted quickly, and laughed, "Young talent, young talent, what do you call the little brother?" ”

"Mr. Yu has won the award, my name is Tang Yi, I am new to the antique circle, and I hope to give me more advice." Tang Yi took the initiative to stretch out his hand.

"Tang Yi?" At this time, someone happened to walk to the door, and as soon as Tang Yi's voice fell, he made a sound.

Tang Yi fixed his eyes and saw that it was Xu Kuan!

Tang Yi let go of the hand he was holding with Yu Hongguang, his anger suddenly burned, his chest rose and fell a few times, as if he was suppressing his anger, and then he stared at Xu Kuan and said, "Boss Xu, meet again!" This "Boss Xu", word by word, seemed to carry a breath of iron riding highlighting the sound of knives and guns.

"What are you doing here? Do you know Mr. Yu? Xu Kuan didn't take it seriously, although he was talking to Tang Yi, his eyes were towards Yu Hongguang and he smiled.

"It seems that you are also here for the auction. Don't speculate for more than half a sentence, lose company! Tang Yi took two steps forward, away from Xu Kuan, and then suddenly felt that something was wrong, and turned around and motioned to Fang Lao to let him go first.

"He's a little kid who can come to the auction too?" Xu Kuan's hand was holding a rectangular brocade box, and he turned his head to ask Yu Hongguang.

"Ahem, yes, Tang Yi Xiaoyou also brought a baby today, hahaha." Yu Hongguang glanced at Fang Lao, and naturally couldn't say much at this time, so he couldn't help but snort.

As soon as he heard "Boss Xu" and saw Tang Yi like this, Fang Chengke understood a little in his heart, he walked straight inside, and said as he walked: "Don't bully the young man ・・・・・・ poor."