Chapter 51: The Descendants of the Wu Clan
"Sister Bai, this store is really good, right here!"
Wu Tianyuan was pulled by Sister Bai to see the storefront, not far from the villa, on a commercial street. The area is more than 300 square meters, which is not big, and it is transferred.
"The area is not big, but the structure is good, the location is ok, mainly the rent is good."
Sister Bai has been looking at the store every day recently, since she wants to do it, she can do it well, but now the store is slow to make money, and it is hard to be alone. With Wu Tianyuan's joint shares, he has a big head and a small head himself, and he is confident that he will be able to return to his capital in less than a year.
"You're a professional, just do it, if 500,000 isn't enough, 1 million! When the time comes, I'll have a place to eat and socialize, right? ”
Sister Bai looked at Wu Tianyuan, and was very grateful, this little brother felt sorry for herself, it was not easy to be a woman. There are everyone in the small restaurant, and there are always some harassments from people with bad intentions. Now the hotel is bigger, and there are people to help, and it is safe and worry-free.
"That's it! It is the most cost-effective nearby, you can rest assured, with your Sister Bai here, you will definitely not lose. ”
Sister Bai said with a smile: "I quit the store in the past two days and signed a contract with the new landlord, but I still have to rent a small house nearby to live in, saving myself from running back and forth." ”
"Isn't it good for you to live with me directly? The house is so big that I can't live alone. ”
Sister Bai looked at Wu Tianyuan's clean eyes and said with a smile: "It's still inconvenient, it's not good for your reputation." Besides, it's even more of a problem for your parents to come to see you, so I'll just find a one-bedroom apartment, don't worry. ”
The two of them looked at the store again, briefly planned the decoration and layout, and after eating, sent Sister Bai back to check out.
In the next few days, Wu Tianyuan ran around the old houses according to Lao Yu's news, and there were no big leaks, but a few small leaks were picked up. They are all Republic of China goods, cost-effective and good, first put them at home, and they are also a decoration.
"Have you made any gains from digging up the old house recently?" As soon as Sun Lao arrived at the company, he called Wu Tianyuan to the office and chatted while drinking tea.
"There are no big leaks, they are all Republic of China goods, but they are cheap to buy, and they are also considered ornaments."
Sun Lao nodded, looked at Wu Tianyuan, and said, "Recently, there is a news circulating outside, do you know?" ”
Wu Tianyuan was stunned for a moment, he didn't pay attention, and asked curiously: "News?" You also know that I am a newcomer and there is no channel. ”
"Well, I just heard about it, it's all about you!" Sun Lao said in a low tone: "Many people in the circle are talking about it, saying that your things are not coming from the right way!" ”
Wu Tianyuan was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?" My lots are all genuine and orderly, and it is impossible to ......"
Sun Lao smiled: "Don't be nervous, the problem is not so strict!" Whether it is the stone scoop pot or Wu Changshuo's seal, senior connoisseurs have confirmed it. These news are all nonsense, and it is most likely that the Xie family is spreading rumors and making trouble, knowing that our next special session is about to be held, and the despicable means used. ”
"It is impossible for the Xie family and his son to turn over anymore, and the sword and gun are not qualified to deal with Zhongzheng at all, and they can only use a little obscene method, which is really sad."
Sun Lao shook his head, a little worried: "I don't pay attention to this, this rumor is not so simple, if it is just a rumor secretly spread by the Xie family, the people in the circle will not take it so seriously." After all, everyone knows the contradictions between our two families, but this time? ”
Wu Tianyuan heard what Sun Zhongzheng said, and said with an idea: "Is there still any help from our insiders?" ”
Sun Lao approvingly: "You are not slow to react, yes, according to my verification, many rumors actually come from within Zhongzheng!" Therefore, many collectors are skeptical, thinking that you are from a civilian family, why do you have millions of treasures in your hands? ”
Wu Tianyuan smiled lightly: "It's not just curious, right? It is estimated that it is more envy, jealousy and hatred! ”
"No matter what the reason is, our people in this industry are already mixed, and they are all guys who like to ponder people. This time their methods are good, and the more ambiguous they are, the easier it is to be believed. ”
Sun Lao analyzed: "The first thing they target is you, and the second is Zhongzheng Auction." If the Xie family understands me, after all, it is a mortal enemy, and Xie Rongcheng will definitely not be willing to see the rise of Zhongzheng. What makes me the most sad is the insiders, even if they have any personal grudges with you, using the company to retaliate, this is already my bottom line! ”
Wu Tianyuan looked at Sun Zhongzheng's gloomy face, and could understand his feelings, and his own betrayal was the most unacceptable. In particular, Sun Zhongzheng has always thought that he is good to his employees, regardless of salary and benefits, but the backyard was the first to catch fire at a critical moment.
"I know who it is when I think about it! The first one in the appraisal department is Li Yang, that pervert is a well-dressed beast, he is absolutely indispensable! ”
Sun Lao was stunned for a moment, and asked Wu Tianyuan why, and after knowing Li Yang's lewd behavior, he scolded: "What a scum, I saw his teacher's face, so I repeatedly tolerated his behavior, but I didn't expect it!" ”
"And that Li Hongfei, his mind is not right, I was sure that he was tired of the last interview! But I can't say for sure whether I participated this time! ”
Wu Tianyuan looked at Sun Zhongzheng's increasingly blue face, his heart was crossed, and he told him about the fake things that Liu Ming instructed him to do last time, anyway, until now, it is better to say it.
"Good, good! Looks like there's a lot of cat under my nose? Sun Zhongzheng said angrily: "Sun Yuyao also told me some situations, I still half-believe it, Liu Ming is an old relationship for more than ten years, and he has contributed a lot to the development of the company until now." When the water is clear, there are no fish, this kind of thing I originally wanted to turn a blind eye, but I didn't expect it to be really appeased! ”
"Old Sun, don't be angry, the company is big, and everyone has it. Besides, we're just guessing, there's no real evidence, anyway, Xie and I won't let them go. Internally, all I can think of is the three of them, and the rest is up to you. ”
Sun Zhongzheng calmed down, nodded and said, "As long as you know about this, Song Lao also called yesterday to remind me to pay more attention." The so-called gun shot the first bird, this time Zhongzheng is indeed very high-profile, although Zhou Jie's incident last time was provoked by them, but it is also a slap in the face of Xilin Seal Society, and the other party will definitely not be happy. ”
"Hmph, what are you afraid of? Not to attract envy is mediocrity! They are afraid that it means that we have hurt them, I have an idea about this, I will go to the capital once in the next few days to do something. ”
Sun Zhongzheng did not ask, Wu Tianyuan is no longer a simple employee, but a partner. He can hold up half of the special session alone, a means that no one else in the company can match except himself. And other people's things are all leaked by themselves, and they have such eyesight in their twenties, and their future prospects are limitless.
"You're busy, I'll support you no matter what you do!"
Wu Tianyuan nodded, he has a lot of respect for Sun Zhongzheng, and he is also his first nobleman, Zhongzheng is just him, and he has long been partners in the same boat.
"You know everything? What do I need to do next? ”
Sun Yuyao found Wu Tianyuan as soon as possible, a little worried, to see if there was anything she needed help with.
"It's a trivial matter, I'll go to the capital tomorrow, just to do something, don't worry, this little trick is not a matter at all!"
Sun Yuyao saw Wu Tianyuan's relaxed look, I don't know why, he can always give people a sense of security, as if as long as he is there, any problem can be solved.
"Is Mr. Zhang Xincheng at home?"
The next day, Wu Tianyuan took the earliest high-speed train, arrived in the capital at 10 o'clock in the morning, and found Mr. Zhang Xincheng, the son of Zhang Daqian and a painter, according to the address inquired by the trustee.
"You are?"
Zhang Xincheng, who is in his fifties, has just arrived at home, and as Zhang Daqian's youngest son, he has also become a painter and embarked on the same artistic path as his father. He is now a member of the China Artists Association and a senior painter himself.
"Hello Mr. Zhang, my name is Wu Tianyuan, I am an appraiser of Zhongzheng Auction House in the Central Plains, and I would like to bring six works of Mr. Daqian this time, I would like to ask you to take a look."
Zhang Xincheng nodded and invited Wu Tianyuan to come in, as a descendant of Zhang Daqian, he often has a relationship to identify the authenticity, and he has long been used to it.
"These are six works in my hand, please take a look at them for a long time."
Zhang Xincheng carefully looked at all the paintings, and quickly confirmed: "Yes, they are all my father's authentic works!" In particular, this picture of the flying maid is a fine product made by him in 1948 after three years of Dunhuang facing the wall, which is very rare. ”
"My grandfather also said the same, he has always treasured Mr. Daqian's paintings, saying that seeing things and thinking about people, you can miss the feelings of friends."
Zhang Xincheng was stunned for a moment, and said curiously: "I don't know what the name of Xiaoyou's elder is?" Being able to produce six of my father's original paintings at once seems to be a close friend. ”
Wu Tianyuan said with a smile: "My grandfather's name is Wu Zhenchuan, and he also did business at sea in his early years, and he has a few relationships with Mr. Daqian, so I dare not say that I am a close friend." ”
Zhang Xincheng said with a smile: "Then you are also an old man, my father has made friends all over the world in his life, and the descendants of many friends are not people in our circle. ”
"Is Old Sun okay? In the early years, we also had several faces, and Lao Yu was also a friend. ”
The two quickly became acquainted, and the more they talked, the more speculative they became. With the relationship between the elders, Wu Tianyuan quickly entered the state.
"I heard my grandfather say that when this picture of the flying maid was painted, it should have been when Mr. Daqian was criticized by society! At that time, many people accused Mr. of destroying the Dunhuang murals and breaking many cultural relics for his own selfishness. It wasn't until two years later that someone came forward to clarify and restore the old man's innocence. ”
Zhang Xincheng nodded and sighed: "It was two years, I remember that my old father was very worried about this matter, and he couldn't say anything about his suffering. But in the end, he was wronged and returned his old man's innocence. ”
"And this landscape, Zhang Lao should have been present at that time, right?"
Wu Tianyuan pointed to one place and said with a smile: "I think this will be your handwriting?" ”
"Huh?" Zhang Xincheng was very surprised, looked at Wu Tianyuan carefully, and said with a smile: "You kid is very eye-catching, I recognized this painting at first sight, just because this is my father's work that tested me!" It's not just here, it's a few places that I've written. ”
"I can see here, yes, here!"
Zhang Xincheng was instantly impressed by Wu Tianyuan, but he didn't expect that at such a young age, his eyesight would be so vicious. Since childhood, he has followed his father to learn painting, and until he was forty-five years old, he only imitated Daqian's brushwork, which was enough to confuse the truth.
In the past few years, he finally found his own style and characteristics, gradually stepped out of his father's shadow, and created his own way. It's very kind to see this painting, this kid can actually see the difference with his eyesight?
The more the two of them chatted, the more speculative they became, they really felt a little bit of hatred for each other, they had dinner together at noon, Wu Tianyuan had already prepared, and he knew a lot of inside stories through the six paintings, and Zhang Xincheng was convinced of his identity as a descendant of the Wu family.
"Elder Zhang, I have a reluctant invitation to come this time!"
Wu Tianyuan told Zhang Xincheng what happened, saying that his identity had become the opponent's handle to attack Zhongzheng, and insisted that his elders were impersonating, and all the true deeds of Daqian were not right!
"Bullshit!" Zhang Xincheng said angrily: "They are all villains, I have seen a lot of such people!" Dark arrows hurt people, I can't see that others have the ability, I hate this kind of person the most in my life! ”
Wu Tianyuan didn't expect Zhang Xincheng to be so excited and indignant, it is estimated that he has experienced a lot of such things before. hurriedly comforted: "Don't be angry, take care of your body." I came this time for two purposes, one is to correct the name of my elders! Although my grandfather is only an admirer of Mr. Daqian, after all, there are several faces, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is an old man. Now that he has been framed as a person who sells his reputation for no reason, he cannot ignore it as a descendant. ”
"The second is to donate a little bit of the old man's heart to the Daqian Foundation, this is one million, and the old man must let me bring it to the descendants of the Zhang family."
Zhang Xincheng hurriedly excused himself and said: "I accept the old man's wishes, but this money must not be!" ”
Wu Tianyuan said: "Zhang Lao can't shirk, this is his lifelong wish, and he also hopes that through his own modest efforts, the skills of the ancestors can be better passed on!" This is also the original intention of Mr. Daqian to establish the foundation, right? ”
"This?" Zhang Xincheng looked at Wu Tianyuan's sincere gaze and laughed: "Okay, since the old man has a heart, I will thank him for his donation on behalf of the children, I guarantee that every penny can be used in practice, and cultivate more good seedlings!" ”