Chapter 173: My Heart Is Still Alive
Zhao Chuanxin said that when meeting friends with martial arts, the internal strength of both sides is deep, and it will naturally be for a long, long time.
He didn't panic at all.
Zena Keith, in addition to exercising, her face was slightly flushed, and she also acted like no one else, and introduced: "This gentleman is Ethan Zhao, and this is my husband, Chao Haiguang." ”
Asahi Haiguang, a Japanese, is considered a tall man in their country.
Slightly older, slightly bald hair, but looking at the bright clothes, should be middle-class.
When the two sides shook hands, Zhao Chuanxin said with a smile in Chinese: "Brother helped you dredge your wife, don't thank me!" ”
This is what every zealous should do.
Chao Haiguang frowned, he could understand some Chinese dialect slightly, but he didn't understand this sentence.
But somehow, my heart was inexplicably a little blocked.
Especially when he was going to tilt his head and talk to Zhao Chuanxin.
"Zhao Sang, I'm glad to meet."
Chao Haiguang smiled reluctantly.
"Fortunately, I am glad to meet, I am all my own people, you are welcome."
Zhao Chuanxin snorted.
"Contemptible is the head of the foreign trade department of Kobe Suzuki Trading Company, I don't know what industry Zhao Sang is engaged in?"
"Amazing, amazing." Zhao Chuanxin said with a smile: "I am in the transportation industry, and I am just making a living."
What kind of foreign trade do you do? Maybe we have a chance to work together? ”
Since he helped him dredge his mother-in-law, he naturally wants to recover some interest.
You can't pay for nothing, right?
"I used to be in the sugar and camphor business, but now I am involved in the food industry such as grain, and I may also enter the steel industry in the future.
In terms of scale, we may not be as good as Mitsui now, but we are already actively recruiting university graduates and people who are engaged in the trading industry......"
Zhao Chuanxin listened to him advocate the Kobe Suzuki Trading Company, and listened to it drowsy.
It was only when I heard that the grain industry was involved that I had a little bit of energy.
"The food industry is a good move.
However, I guess you don't have much to do at the moment, right? ”
With such a simple agitation method, Chao Haiguang immediately put on the trap: "Otherwise, in fact, Suzuki Trading Company is currently hoarding a large amount of grain in the import warehouse at Kobe Port. In recent years, there have been frequent wars in the world, and once a war breaks out, Suzuki Trading Company can directly regulate prices by using grain as a lever.
In the future, it will be a three-way situation between Suzuki Trading Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi and Mitsui. ”
Speaking of which, Chao Haiguang is radiant and very confident.
Looking at Zena Keith again, her face showed a look of "intoxication".
She seems to be extremely satisfied with her husband's confident performance.
Zhao Chuanxin looks funny, this is not a good stubble. Play is fun, but the acting skills must be high.
As if moved by Chao Haiguang's words, Zhao Chuanxin said: "Mr. Chao Haiguang, Zhao admires the lofty ambitions of your trading company.
I didn't expect you guys to get to this point, it's amazing!
I wonder if I will have the opportunity to visit your port warehouse?
I also have some warehouses in New York Harbor, and in fact, I'm trying to reform logistics and transportation, and maybe I can learn from your advanced experience. ”
Chao Haiguang hesitated: "This ......"
Seeing that he hesitated, Zhao Chuanxin immediately said understandingly: "Oh,
It's me who is abrupt.
I know that when it comes to warehousing, non-high-level people are not allowed to move around at will. ”
At this time, Chao Haiguang hurriedly waved his hand: "It's not a big deal, I'm just afraid of taking Zena to China this time, and I have some work backlog."
When I get to Kobe, I'm willing to take Zhao Sang to visit one or two.
I can't talk about learning, it's just an exchange. ”
And then Zena Keith spoke: "You men like to talk about business, how boring.
Mr. Zhao, do you care about art?
I'm a painter, so maybe I can ask you to set the record straight. ”
Seeing that his wife seemed to be very interested in the person in front of him, Chao Haiguang was a little jealous.
He desperately reminded himself: there must be a pattern!
saw Zhao Chuanxin's eyes light up: "Really?
I also like to paint, can you go with you and look at those paintings? ”
Zena Keith readily agreed.
She married Chao Haiguang because Chao Haiguang had the financial resources and connections to develop her artistic career.
Zhao Chuanxin and Chao Haiguang were waiting at the restaurant bar of the passenger ship, and Zena went to get the painting.
Continuing to knock on the side, he led Chao Haiguang to talk about some topics about food.
Chao Haiguang suddenly asked: "Zhao Sang, are you from the Qing Dynasty?" ”
"Nope." Zhao Chuanxin flatly denied it. "I'm Chinese!"
Chao Haiguang is confused, doesn't that mean the same thing?
Just as she wanted to ask further, Zena came back with a few paintings in a hurry.
Zhao Chuanxin took it, and some of them turned out to be colorful woodblock prints.
It records the customs and customs of China, and there is a lively street market in Changmen, Suzhou, on which are men, women and children, and there are many shop signs, and even the Chinese characters on the signboards are clearly visible; There are tired birds returning to the forest under the blue sky outside the Forbidden City, there are couples and passengers pulling carts, and Deshengmen is solemn and solemn against the backdrop of the night......
Originally, Zhao Chuanxin, who was just cooperating with acting, was really interested at this time.
He looked at it carefully and praised it: "Zena, your painting is like a mirror, reflecting what you see and your state of mind in the form of art.
It's rare that I don't see any Western-centric cultural bias in these colors.
I saw the nostalgia and love, the warmth of the dinner on the awning boat, and I could even imagine the company of a few clusters of lights when you stopped writing. Inside the boat was the dull snoring of the boatman, and the low moaning of the woman to soothe the child to sleep.
I can see that there seems to be something sad about the cities you painted.
It's a remarkable artistic achievement. ”
Chao Haiguang is a businessman with limited energy, and he has no spare energy to study art.
But Zhao Chuanxin is different, he already has a certain eye for art appreciation, otherwise he would not have become an Internet celebrity by carving.
In the past two years, I have been even more idle, but I have sublimated my artistic vision and realm a lot.
Therefore, Zena Keith's eyes widened: "Mr. Zhao, if it weren't for the fact that it was my husband who was by my side at the time, I wouldn't even suspect that you were there!"
You really know the art I want to express! ”
Her words made Chao Haiguang even more sour.
Lao Tzu spent time and money to take you on a trip to paint, and in the end it was not as good as a few words of praise from this person, right?
Zhao Chuanxin's eyes rolled: "Zena, I can't hide it, I appreciate your paintings very much."
Why don't you sell me a few of them, and I'll take them back as a souvenir when I return. ”
The painter is fame and fortune.
Fame and fortune are inseparable, otherwise what would you do if you hold an art exhibition?
Seeing that someone not only admired her painting, but also paid for it, Zena Keith was as excited as when she applauded before, and her face flushed.
"Do you really like these paintings?"
Zhao Chuanxin shrugged: "What do you think?"
Make an offer. ”
Zena Keith looked at the sea light.
Where does Chao Haiguang understand this.
Although Zeena Keith has also participated in art exhibitions with the help of Chao Haiguang, there is little interest in visitors.
You can say that these paintings are worth a thousand dollars, or you can say that they are worthless.
Chao Haiguang used to be just playing around with her.
Seeing that Chao Haiguang was also confused, Zena Keith pulled her blonde hair embarrassedly.
"Mr. Zhao, since you like it, I'll give you two."
Her paintings have never been recognized.
Where is it too embarrassing to open your mouth to ask for a price?
Moreover, the two also took advantage of the undulating waves to have a wonderful meeting with martial arts.
Zhao Chuanxin waved his hand: "Free delivery?"
That's an insult to these arts!
You wait! ”
With that, he turned around and left.
Leaving Chao Haiguang and Zena Keith looking at each other.
Chao Haiguang said uncertainly: "Zena, is your painting really that good?" ”
There is no harm if there is no contrast.
If Zhao Chuanxin heard this, he would definitely praise it cordially: It's stupid.
This kind of emotional intelligence, if it weren't for the money, it is estimated that Zena would not even look at him.
Zena Keith's embarrassment just now was swept away, and she stood up proudly: "Naturally, it's very good, but no one knew how to appreciate it before."
Honey, do you remember that night, when we were painting by the river?
Do you think that if it were you, relying on a painting, you would be able to restore the scene of the painting? ”
Chao Haiguang shook his head stupidly: "No." ”
"That's it!" Zena was even more proud: "At first I thought he was just polite, but then I knew that he really understands art!" ”
"Okay."
Chao Haiguang suddenly felt a sense of frustration.
But immediately he hypnotized himself: you are the one who succeeds, they are all idle!
At the end of the conversation, Zhao Chuanxin returned.
He carried a small leather bag and walked with a rattling sound, which attracted the attention of others.
Putting the bag on the bar, there was another bang.
Opening the button of the leather bag, Zhao Chuanxin opened the mouth of the bag, and it was full of silver dollars.
"Two of you, it's 500 here. Zena, can I pick a few of my favorites? ”
At this time, Japan's Gini coefficient was about 0.465, and although the gap between the rich and the poor in per capita income widened, the gap was far less than that of later generations.
Even if Chao Haiguang is middle-class and has a family background, 500 silver dollars is by no means a small amount for him.
Both widened their eyes.
Even Zena Keith couldn't believe it now.
"This ......" Zena Keith muttered, "I can't use it, Mr. Zhao." ”
"What you want, what you want, your artistic achievements are more than this price, gold will shine sooner or later."
Neither of them knew what to say.
That's how stupid people are for money?
In fact, Zhao Chuanxin really likes these paintings, but he doesn't think that the unfamous Zena Keith is worth the money.
But compared to the money he was about to get for food, it was just a drizzle.
Now he wants to make the two of them feel that they owe him a favor, so that they can follow up.
Sure enough, Chao Haiguang's sourness was gone, and he snapped his fingers at the waiter: "Open a bottle of good wine." ”
Zhao Chuanxin hurriedly stopped: "Don't, it's too wasteful, I drink very little." If you have juice, just have a drink. ”
When she shifted her gaze towards Haiguang, Zena Keith secretly threw a wink at Zhao Chuanxin, and her eyes were full of temptation.
Even in the 21st century, house price + car price + bride price is far higher than the price of love.
Fishing for kaiko is something that exists in any era.
Zhao Chuanxin's expression remained unchanged at all.
Lao Tzu is a serious person!
The atmosphere was much happier and the three of them had lunch together.
Everyone's happy!
It's as if everyone gets what they want.
Zena Keith was recognized, Chao Haiguang got the money, and Zhao Chuanxin achieved his goal.
Zhao Chuanxin originally wanted to go back to rest, but it seemed that Zena Keith didn't want to let him go easily.
His tongue licked the corners of his mouth, and he suddenly spoke: "Mr. Zhao, you said that you also paint, can you make a portrait for me?" ”
Zhao Chuanxin keenly noticed that a trace of vinegar flashed on Chao Haiguang's face.
Now it's a delicate balance.
He couldn't let Chao Haiguang be jealous and finally not take him to "visit" the granary.
You can't let Zena Keith not be satisfied, don't hold a grudge against him, and then go and blow the wind in the ears of Chao Haiguang.
After thinking about it, he proposed, "Let's go, let's go to the deck." ”
Chao Haiguang's biggest worry was that the two of them would leave him and act alone.
The artist's business, it's all very private.
If Zhao Chuanxin really made that kind of request, he wouldn't agree, and he wouldn't agree to it.
Three people are the best.
Pretending to go back and get a sketchpad and pen and paper, the three of them went to the deck.
Zhao Chuanxin said: "I will draw both of you at the same time. ”
Chao Haiguang secretly gave him a thumbs up.
Zena Keith wasn't happy, but she was barely able to accept it.
Looking at the just right sea breeze, Zhao Chuanxin thought again: "I'll design a shape for you." ”
He let Zena Keith stand in front of her with her arms outstretched, and let Chao Haiguang wrap around her waist behind her and stand against the wind.
Chao Haiguang was excited: "This posture is really good. ”
Zena Keith pouted, "It's tiring like this." ”
Zhao Chuanxin smiled evilly and said: "Hold on for two minutes, I'll start a draft, and you can put your hands down." ”
He has always been very fast in painting, with three courts and five eyes, the main torso line, and a few brushstrokes come out.
"Alright, let's put it down."
Zena Keith lowered her arm and shook it to indicate that she was tired.
Then he looked at Zhao Chuanxin and licked his lips again.
Coughing lightly, Zhao Chuanxin said, "Zena, please turn your head and follow the posture I designed." ”
For about an hour, Chao Haiguang's legs were numb.
"Okay, I've got the details in mind, you don't need to stand."
Generally, it takes a half-length head to sketch and draw, and it takes one or two minutes for the master to finish the work, and it takes one or two hours for the raw hand.
Zhao Chuanxin can be regarded as a master now, he painted above the waist, and it didn't take long.
The two of them excitedly walked around behind Zhao Chuanxin to watch.
Zena Keith in the painting has a high degree of restoration, but Zhao Chuanxin's appearance in Chaohaiguang has beautified him to some extent.
"Wow, this angle, there is such an effect?"
Zena Keith understands art.
In the painting, she looks out to sea, the sea breeze blowing her hair, and her gaze is blurred. Behind him, the sea light wrapped around her waist and looked at her affectionately.
She found that
Zhao Chuanxin himself added some details to make the picture look fuller, such as the gauze scarf wrapped around his arm.
The picture is so beautiful.
The fly in the ointment is that the person behind her is Chao Haiguang, not Zhao Chuanxin.
She began to make up for it, if Zhao Chuanxin was behind her, she was a head taller than her, hanging down slightly, and she looked at him with her head sideways and her eyes full of love.
In the past, Mary Sue fantasized that she found that there were people who could satisfy her in reality.
So there was a scene like this,
Chao Haiguang sighed and admired the painting, while Zena Keane stared at the side face of Zhao Chuanxin's serious painting.
Chao Haiguang asked, "Zhao Sang, what name did you give this painting?" ”
"Haha, it's called, "My Heart Remains".