According to the news from Bai Lu, after the brothers returned, they basically lost contact with each other.
After his eldest disciple Ding Zhaohai returned to his hometown in Luanzhou from Shangjing, he got a job in the village office because he was literate and could do some accounting. He stayed rooted in the countryside and died of illness five years ago.
The descendants of the family no longer engage in the antique business.
The young apprentice Wang Xiangfu was courageous and clever. Not long after he returned, he still felt that he could not stand the rural life before, so he began to pick up his craft again, carrying his baggage and walking around the streets to make stuff.
He collected a lot of good things, and later became a well-known antique dealer in their local area, and even opened an antique store.
His name was changed to Wang Xiangfu, and there has been no news about him for so many years. This is also because he has never been involved with the antiques industry in Beijing.
Even if we have to deal with him, let our son do it.
This time, he heard that his old friend's granddaughter and apprentices were coming to visit, so he made an exception and agreed to meet and chat with them.
Bai Lu made an appointment and sent a message. Qian Sheng immediately prepared gifts, and the four of them drove to Cangzhou.
On the way, Bai Lu made a special call to Mr. Wang Xiangfu.
"Grandpa Wang, I am Lulu, the little girl from the Bai family in Shangjing. We are here to visit you today."
Wang Xiangfu on the other end of the phone was quite kind: "Okay, please be safe on the road. I'll have someone prepare some food for you."
As soon as the voice came out, Qian Sheng and Wang Qiang reacted at the same time.
With eyes wide open, Wang Qiang stepped on the brakes and parked the car on the side of the road.
When Bai Lu finished the phone call and was about to open her mouth to ask why, Wang Qiang spoke first.
"Is this voice the same as the voice of the husband of the lady showing off her wealth that we heard in the live broadcast room that day?"
Qian Sheng also immediately spoke:
"Yes, it does sound very similar to that one. There is a bit of Jizhou accent in Mandarin, and it is almost exactly the same as the voice and intonation of Mr. Wang just now.
Could it be that the girl who showed off her wealth with us that day was her daughter-in-law? "
Lin Yi also became interested upon hearing this.
"Is there such a coincidence in the world? You just lost your wheat just the day before yesterday, and you have to go to someone else's house today?"
"Don't believe it. I heard it wrong. Could it be that both of us heard it wrong? Aren't you also watching the live broadcast room?"
Although Lin Yi was also watching the live broadcast, his mind was not here at all, and he could not notice these details.
"Maybe I really got it right! This old man Wang was the apprentice of the main culprit of the 'Longmen Treasure Stealing Case'. He has been working hard in the antiques business since then. He has been working in the antique business until now, and he has such a big business. A house full of valuable goodies.
Maybe, he really has something to do with 'Zi Yihou'. "
After Qian Sheng's analysis, everyone suddenly felt that there seemed to be something fishy here, and there were many doubts.
Our senior fellow apprentices are not far away, so why have we lost contact with each other for so many years?
He is doing such a big business in Cangzhou, but no one knows his details?
Where did he get the treasures in his house that are worth a thousand dollars?
These questions cannot be solved by just thinking about them.
The group of people drove quickly to Cangzhou to personally unlock the secrets here.
Wang Xiangfu's home is located on the outskirts of CZ City and has a large courtyard, which is particularly easy to find.
Hearing that the children of the old man's old friends were coming today, the whole Wang family went out together and prepared the highest etiquette for hospitality in Cangzhou: a whole donkey banquet to entertain them.
As soon as Bai Lu and the others arrived at the entrance of the courtyard, they heard a familiar voice greeting them with food.
Who else could this voice be if she wasn't showing off her wealth?
"It's definitely the sister who showed off her wealth that night. She can't be wrong this time."
"Yes, that voice is hers at first glance. How about we, Lao San and I, go in first and check the situation first?"
Lin Yi thought about it and realized that it did make sense.
Qian Sheng and Wang Qiang had shown their faces in the live broadcast room. If they recognized each other and became wary, they would not be able to ask many questions.
"You two just wait in the car, and the two of us will go in first to have a look."
"Ok, deal!"
Qian Sheng and Wang Qiang returned to the car, and Lin Yi and Bai Lu came forward and knocked on the door.
The person who answered the door came over to hear them announce their intention, and immediately invited them in and led them all the way to the yard.
Wang Xiangfu is currently reading a newspaper in the small study room on the first floor. This is a habit he has developed over the years.
The "Sister Showing Off Her Wealth" is currently in the yard. She looks like she is in her early thirties. She is indeed pretty, and she knows how to dress up. She is wearing gold and silver, looking like a rich lady. dress up.
The look she showed in the live broadcast room was very appropriate.
As soon as he saw Bai Lu and Lin Yi, he immediately greeted them, then led them to the living room to sit down. Then his voice immediately dropped several decibels, and he carefully knocked on the study door.
"Dad, Bai Lu and the others are here."
A voice came from inside: "Got it!"
She quickly greeted Lin Yi and the others with Smiley Face, and then retreated outside to continue preparing for lunch.
Lin Yi has been observing silently since he walked into this courtyard.
The feng shui of this yard was checked by someone, and it was done by a professional who knew how to feng shui.
To hide the wind and gather energy, the shape of the house is square, the yin and yang are balanced, and the movement and stillness are divided.
The furnishings in the living room are not very luxurious at all, they are just the basic configuration of a wealthy family.
The Chinese-style mahogany furniture, the large Jingdezhen porcelain vase as tall as one person, the koi carp in the large pottery basin, and the famous calligraphy and paintings hanging in the middle hall are all written by modern famous artists.
It seems that this old man does have a sense of proportion and understands the principle of "don't show your wealth to your appearance".
The door to the small study room opened, and an old man wearing a thin cardigan came out.
He was energetic and had a pair of glasses hanging around his neck.
His hair is sparse but neatly trimmed, and there are many spots on his face, which does not affect the old man's mental state.
Especially his eyes, they don't look cloudy at all, and he doesn't look like an old man when he walks.
"It's Lulu here. Please sit down. Please sit down."
The two stood up and shook hands with Wang Xiangfu.
"Is your grandpa okay?"
"It's okay."
"That's good, that's good. We brothers have not seen each other for decades. I didn't expect that Brother Bai is still thinking about me. It's really not easy. Is this the disciple that Brother Bai accepted?"
Wang Xiangfu looked Lin Yi up and down.
He nodded with great satisfaction.
"That's right, that's right. This young man has a lot of talent. Brother Bai's vision is unmistakable. I heard that you came here to see me this time. Are you planning to write a memoir about Liulichang?"
This was a reason that Lin Yi and the others made up at the beginning. Otherwise, it would be a bit unclear to suddenly come to the door after not having dealt with him for decades.
"Yes, many young people are now interested in cultural relics, antiques, antiques, etc., so we want to do an event like this. It's not a memoir, but a short video or vlog, which is more relevant to young people. human life.”
Wang Xiangfu smiled and waved his hand.
"I don't understand. What you young people are playing now, I, an old man, can no longer understand. But since you have found me and are related to Liulichang, you must want to know about the 'Wen Gu Zhai' and that Two pairs of stone carvings of dragon gates?" (End of this chapter)
