Lin Qingrou brewed two cups of black tea and put them in front of Mr. and Mrs. Xu, turned around and sat down next to Zhou Yi, and listened carefully and quietly to the conversation of several people.

Mr. Xu raised his teacup, took a sip of tea and said: "Many years ago, I also had the intention of returning to China to invest, when I originally planned to cooperate with a group company to develop the coastal resources of Xiushan, but unfortunately due to various reasons, I had to dismiss this idea. ”

"Well, yes. Xiushan is a place with great development potential, where the climate is suitable, the scenery is beautiful, and there are also rich marine resources, which is indeed a treasure land of feng shui. Mrs. Xu on the side added.

Zhou Yi was also very happy to hear that his hometown was praised like this, and said: "In the future, Mr. Xu, Mrs. Xu, you can enjoy the sun, beach and seafood here, and it will be a lively and prosperous scene in the spring of next year." ”

Several people talked for a long time, and after consciously or unintentionally noticing that Lin Qingrou could not speak, Mr. and Mrs. Xu knew about the matter and did not make any special reaction.

Such a wealthy and courteous middle-aged couple knows how to get along with people politely without recklessly revealing the pain points of others.

Lin Qingrou has a good impression of this couple, she feels that Mr. Xu is very humble and gentle to his wife, and the relationship between the two is very deep and close at a glance, which makes Lin Qingrou very envious.

The sea breeze on a winter night is noisy outside the house, and the room is a warm scene, with a faint fragrance of tea wafting in the air, everyone sits around and gossips together, Zhou Yi and Mr. Xu talk about good sex, and there are bursts of laughter and joy from time to time, so that the four of them are very happy.

And the arrival of the two uninvited guests did not make Lin Qingrou, who is usually more introverted, feel restrained, on the contrary, they soon became friends.

Mr. Xu's name is Xu Liangjie, who runs an overseas trading company and is also a senior art investment expert. After everyone got acquainted, Mr. Xu brought up an oil painting hanging on the wall of the living room to Lin Qingrou.

"Actually, from the moment I first entered the door, I was fascinated by this painting. Because we didn't know each other before, I didn't dare to take the liberty of appreciating this painting, but now I have to ask the two of you, is this painting from Master Cai Li's handwriting? ”

After Xu Liangjie asked, Lin Qingrou nodded and looked at him in surprise.

Lin Qingrou was very surprised, Xu Liangjie's eyes were so sharp, obviously he had never been close to the oil painting since he entered the house, and without doing close observation and appreciation, he could immediately guess that the author of this painting was Cai Lao.

"You are so powerful, you can recognize this as Cai Lao's work at a glance." Lin Qingrou said in amazement.

Xu Liangjie was obviously satisfied with Lin Qingrou's surprised reaction, he has always been full of confidence in his appreciation of artworks.

"In fact, I have been working in the art investment industry for more than 20 years, and I am familiar with the works of many art masters at home and abroad, which is not only the professional quality, but also my love and pursuit of artworks."

"You can tell that you are a collector of art very much." Zhou Yi said.

Xu Liangjie became modest at this time, and said prevaricatingly: "Collectors can't talk about it, but their love for art is sincere." You must know that Master Cai Li is a well-known oil painting master at home and abroad, and one of his current works is often sold for millions of dollars. ”

Xu Liangjie said, finally stood up and walked to the front of the oil painting, and looked at it carefully.

"Well, you can't be wrong. This is Cai Li's authentic handiwork, the ink style and layered texture of this oil painting are all unique habits of Master Cai. I didn't expect to see such a genuine picture of him here, what a surprise. ”

"Excuse me, what's the name of this work?" Xu Liangjie turned around, looked at Lin Qingrou and Zhou Yi with expectant eyes and asked.

Lin Qingrou took a pen and paper and wrote the words "Pearl Girl" on it. This is the name that Cai Lao told her personally, and it was at that time that this precious work was given to her.

"Pearl Maiden, well, very nice and apt." Xu Liangjie muttered to himself, and then moved his gaze to the oil painting, "If this oil painting enters the market, it should be worth about 6.5 million." "After a long time, he made his own valuation of the painting.

Zhou Yi was so shocked that he almost squirted out the black tea he had just drunk in his mouth. Lu Baiwu picks up tens of thousands? Oh my God, can such an oil painting be worth so much money?

"Would anyone really pay 6.5 million yuan to buy such an oil painting?" Zhou Yi asked incredulously.

At this time, Mrs. Xu, who was sitting on the sofa and drinking tea, answered: "It's not a question of whether anyone buys it, but whether anyone is willing to sell it." ”

Xu Liangjie nodded, and said very thoughtfully: "If this painting is put up for auction, I am willing to buy it for 8 million." You may not know that Master Cai Li is a benchmark figure at the peak of oil painting, and he has stopped creating new paintings in recent years, which is equivalent to sealing the pen. Because of this, the value of his paintings has risen in value in recent years, and they have become the most sought-after works of art in the art investment market. ”

"Seven years ago, Master Cai Li's masterpiece "Colorful Water" sold for the highest price in history of 17.8 million, which shocked the industry, and he became famous. His works are diverse in style and soft in color, and can be called unique in terms of artistic attainments. ”

Xu Liangjie couldn't suppress his excitement, and the more he talked, the more excited he became, and he really praised Cai Lao as a god.

Although Lin Qingrou knew that Cai Lao was an artist and knew the value of Cai Lao's works, she was still shocked by Xu Liangjie's in-depth introduction, and felt that she was fortunate to be able to be such an art master, which was really a great honor.

When Lin Qingrou knew that the "Pearl Girl" given to her by Cai Lao was a masterpiece worth more than 6 million, she also decided to return this oil painting to Cai Lao after finding Cai Lao next time, because she felt that this painting was too luxurious in her hands.

"By the way, can you take the liberty of asking, how did you get this "Pearl Girl", but I know almost all the paintings that Master Cai Li has circulated on the market, but this work has never been seen elsewhere, I don't know if I am lonely and unheard, or if there is a special reason for this." Xu Liangjie suddenly asked.

So, Lin Qingrou told them how she met Cai Lao and once went to Cai Lao's house to drink tea.

"You mean, Master Cai Li casually gave you this painting before sending you out?" Xu Liangjie asked incredulously.

Lin Qingrou nodded, indicating that she had nothing to compile and conceal.

Mrs. Xu couldn't help but sigh on the side: "It's unbelievable that there can be such a thing." The value of this painting is so huge, and it is a work that has not yet been publicly displayed, it is really a big deal that Master Cai Li can give it to you so easily. ”

Xu Liangjie felt: "But any artist like Master Cai Li has never been confined to the world's vision, money, fame and fortune are not so important to him, and it is really a style that only a master of his realm can show." ”

Zhou Yi also felt very reasonable when he listened, and he could only understand it this way, for a young man born in an ordinary fisherman like him, 6 million was simply astronomical, and such a sky-high oil painting could be given away by personal preference, which really subverted his values.

"Since Master Cai Li gave this oil painting to Miss Lin, I think Miss Lin must also have a very good talent in painting, so Master Cai Li can be particularly appreciated." Xu Liangjie looked at Lin Qingrou, as if he wanted to find something in Lin Qingrou.

Lin Qingrou was a little embarrassed by Xu Liangjie, but said that she usually tried to paint some works with a learning attitude, and told Xu Liangjie what Cai Lao encouraged her.

Xu Liangjie's eyes lit up and he seemed very interested, so he begged Lin Qingrou to take out his usual works for him to enjoy.

Lin Qingrou couldn't refuse, so she had to go upstairs and take out an oil painting that was only two-thirds completed. When she came to Xiushan this time, she didn't bring all the oil paintings she tried to paint on weekdays. Those works that were too immature to be taken out to meet people in her own eyes were all left in Lin Qinghe's apartment.

Xu Liangjie takes a closer look at this sea-themed oil painting, which depicts a small boat in the midst of a storm and a storm on the surface of the sea, facing the wind and waves, or ups and downs.

At the lower end of the canvas is the rocks on the shore that are being beaten and swallowed by the waves, stirring up countless snow-white waves. Although the painting is not yet complete, it is enough to show the majestic beauty of the sea and the unpredictable journey at sea.

Xu Liangjie took a long time before he spoke: "I have appreciated the works of many famous painters, and I think I am qualified to comment on this painting. In fact, Miss Lin's understanding of composition and grasp of color tones are very accurate, and can even be said to be unique, and in this respect, Master Cai Li's appreciation of Miss Lin is completely understandable. However, perhaps because Miss Lin said before, she learned to paint since she was a child but did not stick to it when she grew up, so she is still relatively rusty in some techniques and techniques, and it does not seem to give people a particularly real and natural look. ”

"However, even so, if Miss Lin only needs to practice diligently, or have the opportunity to receive a request from Master Cai Li, I believe that Miss Lin's paintings will one day become the best works in art exhibitions."