Chapter 345 of the text volume: I am not short of money

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Seeing that Qian Qianqian was so obsessed with this set of phoenix crown xiaxia, Francis walked behind Qian Qianqian with a smile, reached out and hugged her gently, and said softly: "Honey, if you like it, buy it." ◎，”

Qian Qianqian subconsciously dodged Francis, Francis withdrew his hand with some embarrassment, looked at Tang Dou and asked, "Mr. Tang, how much are you going to sell this beautiful set of Chinese clothes?" ”

Tang Dou smiled slightly: "I only sell this set of phoenix crown xia silk to people who really like it, I don't know if Miss Qian is satisfied with this set of clothes." ”

Qian Qianqian withdrew her hand that was stroking the Fengguan Xia curtain, turned to Tang Dou and smiled slightly: "I am very satisfied, Mr. Tang, now we are talking about business, I don't know how much you can give me this set of Fengguan Xia curtains?" ”

Francis interjected with a smile on the side: "You Chinese do business is really interesting, obviously it is a business, but you still have to say something like cutting love, changing hands, etc." ”

Tang Dou smiled and said: "China is a country of etiquette, the cultural heritage is broad and profound, people get along with each other to pay attention to benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom and faith, and the words are not as direct as you Europeans, more subtle, but because of this, there is a lot of human touch." Mr. Francis: If you've lived in China for a long time, I think you'll love Chinese culture. ”

Francis smiled and said apologetically: "I don't have much interest in your Chinese culture, your square characters are sluggish and difficult to understand, and one word can represent many meanings, even completely opposite meanings, which is difficult to understand." ”

Tang Dou laughed: "I admit that what Mr. Francis said has some truth, but this is also the connotation of Chinese culture, the same sentence can represent two diametrically opposed meanings, you have to distinguish from the other party's tone what the other party wants to express." I recommend that Mr. Francis read Mr. Zhao Yuanren's "The History of the Stone Chamber Poets and Lion Eaters", and you will have a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. ”

Francis laughed: "I read that article, Shimuro poet Shishi, who loves to eat lions, and swears to eat ten lions. Shishi always sees the lion in the right city. Ten o'clock, ten lions are suitable for the city......"

Before he could finish memorizing it, Francis burst out laughing: "My tongue is already straight, it's hard to read." ”

Tang Dou also laughed along: "It seems that Mr. Francis still has a certain understanding of Chinese culture, and your Chinese is very fluent." ”

Francis smiled and said: "I have a collection of cultural relics and classics from China at home, I have read some of them since I was a child, and I have studied them systematically, so I still have some understanding of your Chinese culture." ”

Tang Dou raised his eyebrows slightly, and then Qian Qianqian said impatiently on the side: "Mr. Tang, let's talk about this set of phoenix crown xiaxia, what do you think about the price I told you last time?" 800 million RMB. ”

Last time, Qian Qianqian bid 800 million yuan to buy the set of phoenix crown xia veil that Yang Deng wore when he and Yang Deng got married displayed in Tang Dou's store, but Tang Dou refused, so it also led to the topic of the second set of phoenix crown xia curtains, but the business has not yet been talked about and the achievement bumped into Qian Cihang, and it was unfortunate that Qian Cihang had an old illness at that time, and the business was interrupted.

At this time, Qian Qianqian's old words were brought up again, and the price was still 800 million, which was enough to make everyone's hearts moved.

Hearing that this set of phoenix crown xia curtains actually cost 800 million, the smile on Francis's face stiffened, and then returned to normal, he smiled and took out the Swiss promissory note from his pocket, looked at Tang Dou and said with a smile: "If Mr. Tang agrees to this price, I can pay Mr. Tang in cash immediately, I don't know if Mr. Tang wants to trade in euros or dollars." ”

In Francis's opinion, this business is already a sure thing, 800 million yuan to buy a set of clothes, even if it is made of gold, it is not worth the price, but for the sake of Qian Qianqian, he admitted.

Qian Qianqian glanced at Francis, and said expressionlessly: "You don't have to pay, this is my dress, I want to have it myself." ”

Francis didn't expect Qian Qianqian to say this, he smiled awkwardly, shrugged his shoulders and said: "This dress is what you wore when you held a wedding with me, and I also hope that you will have more Chinese elements in our wedding, so the money for buying this dress must be paid by me." ”

Tang Dou smiled and interrupted the two who were about to reach a stalemate, and said to Francis: "Don't argue anymore, it seems that I haven't agreed to the trading conditions you proposed now, right?" ”

Francis raised his eyebrows, staring at the corners of Tang Dou's mouth with a sneer.

The cunning Chinese, seeing the buyers competing to pay, thought that they could live in strange goods. 800 million yuan is already a sky-high price, if you still want to coax up, it's a big deal, I asked the world's most famous jewelry designer to create a set of more luxurious than this for Qian Qianqian, I'm afraid even then it won't cost 800 million yuan this sky-high price.

When Qian Qianqian heard Tang Dou's words, her good impression of Tang Dou in her heart also plummeted, and she still maintained a smile reservedly, but the expression on her face was already a little stiff.

How could I have a crush on such a man in the first place? It seemed that he was no different from the other men, and all he saw in his eyes was interests. In this case, wearing this set of phoenix crown xia veils on her body will only make her feel disgusting, so don't do it.

How could Tang Dou know the thoughts that were turning in the minds of the two people opposite at this moment, he smiled slightly, and said to Francis: "Listen to Mr. Francis, you also have a lot of Chinese cultural relics in your home. There are two ways for our Chinese antique shops to trade antiques, one is to barter money, and the other is to barter. Although I am in the antiques business, I still prefer barter, especially Chinese cultural relics in the hands of you foreigners. I just don't know what Mr. Francis has in his hand and is willing to exchange with me for this set of Chinese antiques equivalent to this set of phoenix crowns, such as porcelain, calligraphy and painting, ancient books, rare books, etc. ”

Francis laughed: "Mr. Tang's mention is exactly what I want, my great-grandfather once came to China and bought a lot of Chinese antiques in the hands of Chinese, especially the rare books you mentioned, my great-grandfather once brought back to China with two large boxes, it is said that many of them are the Tibetan scriptures of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang in your country, if you are willing to exchange, I can exchange those ancient scriptures with you, but as far as I know, the price of those ancient scriptures is not cheap." ”

Hearing Francis's words, Tang Dou's cheeks twitched uncontrollably a few times, and he stared at Francis and asked, "You mean that you have a collection of Dunhuang scriptures at home?" ”

Francis smiled and nodded: "It seems that Mr. Tang is very interested in those scriptures, otherwise I will list a list of those scriptures for Mr. Tang to see, and if you are satisfied, we will discuss how to trade." ”

Tang Dou nodded, and spit out a word with a gloomy face: "Okay." ”

Qian Qianqian on the side said dissatisfiedly: "Mr. Tang, I am very disappointed with your watch, either you trade with me or I give up this set of phoenix crown xiaxia, if this set of phoenix crown xiaxia is not bought by me, I will refuse to use it as my wedding dress." ”

Qian Qianqian's words were actually said to Tang Dou and Francis, but Tang Dou and Francis couldn't help frowning when they heard it, and Francis directly showed a displeased expression.

Originating in Brittany, France, the Stuart family moved to England at the beginning of the 12th century, and a member of the family was appointed by the King of Scotland as the head of the court, the 'Stuart', and the family continued to take on the title for generations.

At the beginning of the 14th century, the ****** of the House of Stuart married the daughter of King Robert I of Scotland, and his son succeeded Robert I as King of Scotland in 1371, also known as Robert II, and the House of Stuart began to rule Scotland.

In 1503, James IV of the House of Stuart married the daughter of King Henry VII of England, and his descendant, James VI of House Stuart, succeeded to the English throne in 1603 as King James I of England, and the House of Stuart began to rule England.

It can be said that the Stuart family was once the most glorious family in Britain, and now the Stuart family has declined, but its strong heritage is something that no one dares to ignore, and Francis is the hereditary title of the family duke, representing the Stuart family.

Now, as a fiancée, Qian Qianqian refused to allow Francis to buy this set of phoenix crown veils for her in person, which was tantamount to a direct slap in the face to Francis, which made Francis feel very embarrassed.

The combination of the two of them is actually a combination of interests between the two families, the Stuart family needs the strong economic strength of the Qian family, and the Qian family also needs the Stuart family's strong influence in Europe.

Seeing Qian Qianqian say such tough words, Tang Dou frowned, stood up and said to Qian Qianqian: "If that's the case, Miss Qian, it's a pity that I'm more interested in the Dunhuang Canon than money, and it seems that the transaction between us can't be carried out." ”

After that, Tang Dou packed the set of phoenix crown xia veils back into the wooden box in Qian Qianqian's stunned eyes, looked at Francis and said: "Mr. Francis, I think if Miss Qian refuses to accept others to help her buy this set of phoenix crown xia veils as a wedding dress, you should not be interested in this set of phoenix crown xia curtains." However, I can honestly tell you that I am very interested in the Dunhuang Canon that your family owns. I don't want to ask you how you got these Dunhuang scriptures, that's history, and I don't want to relive the shame. But I think there might be a better way to work together between you and me, like I exchange some other items with you, you might want to consider that. ”

Francis was being irritable at the moment, how could he have the heart to talk to Tang Dou about any exchange, he still nodded at Tang Dou very gentlemanly, and said: "Maybe we will find topics that interest each other in the future, and it will be nice to meet you." ”

How can I not see that you mean a little happy?

Tang Dou smiled, lifted the wooden box, and stretched out his hand to Francis: "I'm also very happy to know you, goodbye." ”

The two shook hands very reservedly, and Tang Dou smiled at Qian Qianqian, who was glaring angrily, and stretched out his hand: "Miss Qian, goodbye." ”

Qian Qianqian glared at Tang Dou, ignoring Tang Dou's outstretched hand at all, but asked coldly, "What does Mr. Tang mean?" ”

Tang Dou smiled slightly and withdrew his hand: "I'm sorry Miss Qian, I'm not short of money, when I came, I was really going to sell you this set of phoenix crown xia curtains, although this set of phoenix crown xia curtains has a good background, but after all, it has not gone through the precipitation of the years, and for some people it is just a beautiful modern handicraft." However, since this Mr. Francis has expressed his willingness to exchange the Dunhuang Canon with me, I am more willing to use it in exchange for the Canon. Thanks to your insistence, I think the transaction between us has not been able to proceed. I can tell you a little more clearly, I just want the treasures left by my ancestors to return to the motherland, so I can only say sorry to you. ”

"You ......" Qian Qianqian stretched out her hand and pointed at Tang Dou.

'Pap', 'Pap', 'Pap', a few crisp applause came from behind Tang Dou, and the three people who were making an unpleasant scene in the living room all looked at the source of the applause.

Qian Qianqian saw the old man who came out of the elevator in a wheelchair, and couldn't help but exclaim and ran over quickly: "Daddy, why did you come downstairs?" ”

This old man is Qian Cihang, the former president of Qian's enterprise, he struggled back from the line of life and death this time, his physical condition has deteriorated, and he is no longer qualified for the position of president of Qian's enterprise, so he can only hand over the big Qian's enterprise to his daughter.

Tang Dou saw that it was Qian Cihang, and he also followed behind Qian Qianqian with Francis.

"Hello old money." Tang Dou bowed respectfully to Qian Cihang.

Qian Cihang looked at Tang Dou with kind eyebrows, and said intermittently: "Young man...... You can say that again...... I remember you...... You are the owner of the antique shop throughout the ages...... Your name is Tang Dou, right? ”

Tang Dou hurriedly replied respectfully: "Old Qian, your memory is really good. ”

Qian Cihang smiled and waved his hand: "It's not that I have a good memory, it's that the name your parents gave you is too easy to remember, which is unforgettable." ”

Tang Dou laughed wryly, he was obsessed with his name when he was young, and now he has already realized the great benefits that this name brings him.

Qian Cihang smiled and nodded at Tang Dou, but when he turned to Qian Qianqian, he turned his face and said in a low voice: "It's still so capricious, Qian's enterprise is handed over to you, alas, ......"

Qian Qianqian paused for a moment and glared at Tang Dou angrily.

Why does his father, who loves him the most, always rebuke himself every time he appears? Am I really doing something wrong? (To be continued.) )