Yanagawa Kei and his wife are unwilling to accept anything. This is not a matter of hundreds of thousands. According to today's housing prices, the 220-square-meter finely decorated house will cost at least 17 million. Such filial piety is no longer filial piety in the traditional sense.
"Xiao Mo, listen to my parents, keep the money for yourself. My dad said that your group in Kyoto missed more than 100 million. Although the money is a lot, you can't help spending it like this."
Liu Yingying also started to persuade.
Li Mo smiled and said, "I knew you would think so. Originally, I planned to buy two sets at once. It would have been great for us to live upstairs and downstairs at that time, but something happened two days ago and I bought it. A riverside mansion on the Bund."
Yanagawa Kei immediately sat upright. The Chenghuang Temple was close to the Bund. He knew that the housing prices there were not a small sum. It was normal for the unit price to exceed 200,000 per square meter.
"How much did it cost?"
"350 square meters, one price is 70 million."
The three people in the family took a breath. This child will not be nineteen for more than two months. He spends money lavishly at such a young age. He is a bit wasteful.
Liu Yingying reached out and touched his forehead and asked in a low voice: "Are you worried because you have too much money?"
Lao Liu even slapped the coffee table and shouted: "It's such a big matter, and your parents are not around. You should at least discuss it with me. It's 70 million. What if you are cheated? You still have something in your eyes." As my master, do I have a wife like yours?"
"Lao Liu, don't worry, Xiao Mo is not a confused person."
Li Mo didn't expect Master's reaction to be so big. He quickly poured him a cup of tea and said with a smile: "Master, do you think I look like a fool? Drink some water first and listen to me?"
"Tell me, if you don't make it clear, don't call me master in the future. When your parents come back, if they know about this, they will definitely blame me for not taking care of you. How can I explain to them?"
Yanagawa Qing lost his temper in excitement, but after hearing this, Li Mo felt a warm current in his heart. Master was still responsible for him.
"Master, do you still remember what I asked you the day before yesterday? There is a code that looks like the four characters 'I will not worship you until I am born'."
Yanagawa Kei frowned: "What's the origin of that name?"
"It's a big deal. 'I won't worship you when I'm alive' is actually Niu Shihui."
"Who is Niu Shihui?" Yanagawa Kei's tone softened.
"The ninth grandson of Zhu Quan, the seventeenth son of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, he was a painter in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. He was good at flowers and birds. You have never heard of him, but you must be familiar with his brother."
Yanagawa Kei's curiosity aroused: "What riddle are you trying to solve? Tell me who it is?"
"Bada Shanren."
Yanagawa Kei suddenly stood up and said eagerly: "Is he really Bada Shanren's younger brother?"
Li Mo nodded affirmatively, stretched out his five fingers and said: "I found five sets in that mansion. I have done some research and it should be five screens of [Bamboo and Stone Orphan Birds]. And the mansion, originally priced at more than 80 million yuan, is priced at 7 It’s for sale in the tens of millions. The whole set of Hainan rosewood furniture inside is worth more than two million. I’m afraid that some big crocodile will preemptively order it, so I’m anxious to get started. Master, don’t worry, I have Lawyer Zhu from Kyoto. I accompanied you throughout the process, and now the ownership of those five paintings belongs to me."
"Xiao Mo, are Niu Shihui's paintings valuable?" Yingying didn't understand, but since he is a descendant of Ming Taizu, he should be a famous person.
"If the five screens of [Bamboo and Stone Orphan Birds] were shot together, it would cost over 100 million." Li Mo said conservatively.
"I made more than 100 million when I bought an apartment with you."
Liu Yingying blinked, her face full of shock.
Li Mo then smiled and said: "Those five paintings are still hanging on the wall of the study, so I rushed over today to take them down and deposit them in the bank safe."
"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go over there right away." Yanagawa Qing couldn't sit still, "You kid is too impatient to talk about such an important thing first."
"You, you, always make me worry." Liu Yingying nodded his head gently.
"Master, don't worry. I just remembered on the way here that today is the weekend, so I'd better wait until next Monday. Let's get back to business, let's talk about the house. I just want to ask Master, am I your direct disciple?"
"Of course, who dares to say that it's not me who is in a hurry."
"That's alright. In ancient times, the relationship between master and apprentice was the relationship between father and son. Even in modern times, I can be regarded as half of your and my wife's son. What's wrong with buying a house to honor you?"
"That's different." Yanagawa Keizhi shook his head.
"Besides, Yingying is getting older. Her best friend and classmate may even become a star in the future. She needs a place to stay when she goes home. Can you just think of it as the one I prepared for Yingying?"
Yanagawa Qing and his wife looked at each other and hesitated. Li Mo was right. After all, their daughter was old. If she brought a few friends back in the future, she wouldn't even have a place to sit down and eat.
"Master, Master, please don't think too much, otherwise I will be really angry."
"I'll take it and treat it as my future dowry." Liu Yingying patted Li Mo on the shoulder and said with a smile, "My dad doesn't treat you as half a son. He is simply better than me, his biological son. "
"Honey, go buy groceries quickly. After lunch, we'll go to that mansion to have a look."
The lunch was very sumptuous. Song Yuanning bought some of Li Mo's favorite dishes. While eating, Liu and his daughter felt that it was not very tasty. This was too partial. Why did they buy the same thing they liked?
After lunch, the four of them went to the Linjiang mansion.
Yanagawa Kei's car has been driven for ten years. The exterior is well maintained and the space is large, but the interior decoration is obviously old.
"Master Wife, please replace this car too."
"The car is very good, there is no need to replace it." Song Yuanning began to refuse again.
"I'm going to take the driver's license test, and this car was retired just for me to practice on. If I got my driver's license and just drove a new car, it wouldn't be a pity if I accidentally crashed it."
"this..."
"Let's do whatever Xiao Mo says. I used to always think about enjoying the blessing of being a daughter in the future, but now I want to enjoy the blessing of being a disciple. This life will not be wasted for us."
"Dad, I will also honor you in the future. I can't afford a house or a car, but I will smoke and drink a lot."
Liu Yingying sat next to Li Mo. She said with a smile, while reaching out and pinching his thigh hard and twisting it.
Li Mo's expression suddenly changed, as if he had eaten bitter melon.
Yesterday, Li Mo's deed of spending 70 million in cash to buy a luxury house in one go has been circulated in the community. The tight security guard at the door quickly saluted when he saw him again.
"Security brother, these are my parents and sister. They will be released directly when they come."
"Okay Mr. Li."
The car drove into the community smoothly, and Liu Yingying said sourly: "My parents called me so sweet."
"It's convenient for you to come over anytime in the future!"
Li Mo didn't feel anything was wrong, but Yingying was stunned for a moment, and then she said with a red face and evasive eyes: "What a beautiful idea."
Yanagawa Qing and Song Yuanning, who were sitting in front, looked at each other. These two children were a little strange.
As soon as he entered the house, Yanagawa Kei screamed. All he saw was Hainan rosewood. Although it is not the most precious wood, it is better because of its size. There are also various kinds of porcelain, which are the most exquisite among modern handicrafts.
Liu Yingying stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the scenery of the Bund, looking intoxicated.
"Master, these are just gadgets. I'll take you to the study to see Niu Shihui's paintings."
Visiting the mansion is secondary, the main thing is the five paintings. The two walked into the study, and Li Mo carefully took them off one by one and spread them on the desk.
"Master, raise your eyes."
"At first glance, this sign really looks like the four characters 'I will never bow to you when I am alive'. Fortunately, you have a more discerning mind, otherwise you would miss such a famous painting."
"Xiao Mo, let me see what a painting worth 20 to 30 million looks like." Yingying walked closer and took a look, "The bird painting is quite strange. It's a strange feeling that I can't explain."
Li Mo smiled and said: "Niu Shihui and Bada Shanren are both the tenth generation grandson of Ming Taizu, and they still lived in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. They regard themselves as survivors of the Ming Dynasty and are unwilling to join the ranks of those who seek refuge in the Qing court, so they remain anonymous. Living a life of poverty.”
"They were not only persecuted by the Qing court, but also despised the Ming officials who took refuge in the Qing court, so the painting style has obvious emotions. You think the bird is weird because it is rolling its eyes at you."
Liu Yingying was dubious and then lowered her head to take a closer look: "I'm really rolling my eyes."
"The special era and the special environment created their special painting style. Each of Niu Shihui's five paintings has a simple composition, with only three elements: bamboo, stone, and solitary bird. But the layout is exquisite and concise, and the use of thick and light ink Xiangyi is a rare painting. Each painting alone sells for about 20 to 30 million. If it is auctioned together in the form of five screens, the total price is estimated to be even higher."
Li Mo rolled up the paintings one by one, but he hadn't figured out how to take action yet.
"Xiao Mo, you just missed the Qing Dynasty Dragon Mail worth more than 100 million a while ago. Just now, you missed the five-panel painting "Bamboo and Stone Orphan Bird" by Niu Shihui worth more than 100 million. If word spread, I don't know how big the fuss will be. Feng Yu, everyone must keep this matter secret for the time being."
