Wen Yifeng treasured Qi Baishi's famous "Orchid" painting so much that he specially made a thermal insulation and moisturizing box to store it, and the box was placed in a sturdy basement.
When the famous paintings were spread out in front of Xu Lang, even a layman like him felt a simple aura coming to his face.
Wen Yifeng began to explain the characteristics of this painting with great joy. Xu Lang and Yuan Xiangyu listened clearly, marveled from time to time, and echoed Wen Yifeng's views, which made the old man very happy.
At the end, Xu Lang asked: "Mr. Wen, can I take a photo?"
Wen Yifeng smiled and said: "You can, but you can't use flash, because too strong a flash will damage the paint in the painting."
"No problem." Xu Lang took out his mobile phone and made sure to turn off the flash. To be on the safe side, he turned around and took a test shot of the door, then found the right distance and took several shots in succession.
Then, Wen Yifeng put away the paintings and came to the living room to sit down, while Yuan Xiangyu made tea for the two of them.
"Mr. Wen, it's like this." Xu Lang said carefully, "Our mayor's grandfather is a famous collector in the capital. He collected plums, bamboos, and chrysanthemums from Qi Baishi's Four Gentlemen, but he only lacked orchids." He has been looking for this painting for a long time but could not find it. It turns out that this painting is here with you. What a coincidence."
Wen Yifeng was very surprised: "What are you talking about? He has three paintings of the Four Gentlemen in his hands?"
"Yes." Xu Lang said with a smile: "The collector is very eager to collect these four paintings. Now I know that the orchid is in your hands. Mr. Wen, can you..."
"I'm sorry, Director Xu." Wen Yifeng waved his hand before Xu Lang could finish his words and said, "This painting is the most valuable in my collection. I intend to keep it as a family heirloom and will never transfer it!"
Xu Lang was suddenly speechless and looked at Yuan Xiangyu with some embarrassment.
Yuan Xiangyu thought for a while and said, "Grandpa..."
Wen Yifeng glared at his granddaughter and scolded: "Shut up, your words are useless."
Xu Lang smiled bitterly: "Since Mr. Wen refuses to give up, there is nothing we can do, but... Director Yuan's boss Director Sun's application for medical retirement has been approved by his superiors. Can Director Yuan be successfully corrected and become the boss of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau? The decision lies with the mayor."
Wen Yifeng was startled and turned to look at his granddaughter. Yuan Xiangyu nodded: "It's true."
Then, she persuaded: "Grandpa, the mayor's grandfather collected three of the Four Gentlemen. These four gentlemen are only valuable when they are collected together. You only have one painting. Even if you want to transfer it in the future, the value is not high. Why not let it go?" How about reuniting this set of famous paintings? This is also a beautiful story, grandpa."
"..."
I have to say that Yuan Xiangyu's words are reasonable. No matter what he pursues, he is pursuing perfection. If a set of famous paintings lacks one, its value will be greatly reduced. This is a very simple truth.
Xu Lang then echoed: "Director Yuan is right, Mr. Wen. The other party is eager to collect, so you can raise the price a bit. This is not considered a rip-off, because you have spent a lot of effort collecting, so it is reasonable to raise the price a bit higher."
"This..." Wen Yifeng seemed to have a toothache. He took a breath and said, "This matter... I can't decide for the time being. Let me think about it."
Xu Lang said: "Okay, we will give you enough time to think about it and let me know after you decide."
Wen Yifeng smiled and said: "Okay, Xiaoyu, go and ask the nanny to make lunch and cook more good dishes. Let's treat Director Xu to a meal and thank him properly."
"Okay." Yuan Xiangyu said, "Grandpa, how about I just call my parents over to have dinner together?"
Wen Yifeng said: "That would be the best, let them thank Director Xu in person."
Xu Lang said embarrassedly: "You are too polite."
Yuan Xiangyu said: "It's not polite, it's polite and conscience."
While Yuan Xiangyu was busy, Xu Lang immediately sent the photo to Qiu Mingyue.
Soon, Qiu Mingyue called, and she was very happy to hear her voice: "Oh my God, Xu Lang, you really found it, you are so capable!"
Xu Lang whispered in the yard: "Don't be too happy. Although the painting has been found, I don't know how to tell the authenticity from the fake. You'd better send it to your grandfather and let him see if it is genuine before proceeding. Next step."
Qiu Mingyue said: "That's the truth, but in this way, the purpose of surprising him will not be achieved."
"Exactly." Xu Lang was very disdainful: "I don't need to say more about the importance of authenticity or surprise, right? If it is genuine, this is definitely a surprise, and your grandfather definitely loves you, a filial granddaughter. "
"I know why you are so nagging like a woman." Qiu Mingyue said coquettishly, "You are not polite at all when you teach someone a lesson."
Xu Lang smiled and said: "Haha, I don't dare to teach you a lesson, I just remind you."
"Understood." Qiu Mingyue couldn't hide her happiness at all: "I'm just kidding you, I'll send it to grandpa right now."
Yuan Xiangyu's father Yuan Baosen and mother Wen Siya are both over sixty, and the famous Ninghai Siya Group is their couple's property.
Siya Group's main business is maternal and infant products, with chain stores opening in all southern provinces, and is expanding nationwide. It has good development momentum and the group's total market value reaches more than 10 billion.
Therefore, regardless of whether Yuan Xiangyu can inherit her grandfather's huge collection, she is also a truly super rich woman.
The reason why the group is named after Yuan Xiangyu's mother is mainly because the initial investment was made by Wen Siya, that is, the money given by Wen Yifeng.
It is precisely for this reason that the chairman of the group is Wen Siya, not Yuan Baosen.
The couple was very grateful to Xu Lang and thanked him profusely, which made Xu Lang very embarrassed. Even though he was very eloquent, he found it difficult to cope with it.
Fortunately, Yuan Xiangyu came to the rescue and brought the topic to the international politics that Xu Lang was familiar with, allowing him to give full play to his intelligence.
After eating and cooking for a while, the couple was about to leave.
Wen Siya walked up to Xu Lang, took out a check and smiled at Xu Lang: "Director Xu, you can't just thank me verbally for saving your life. This is the intention of our couple. Please accept it."
Xu Lang didn't dare to answer it, let alone look at the numbers on it, and immediately blocked it with his hands: "No, no, no, Auntie, you will be outspoken if you do this. I saved Director Yuan with a little effort, you don't have to be so polite, I won't accept the money." Yes, please understand."
Wen Siya smiled and said, "Director Xu, I know you are a civil servant and are sensitive to this matter, but I am not giving gifts, and I am not offering bribes. This is to thank you for saving my daughter's life. I am not afraid to say it no matter where I go. Just accept it with confidence."
Xu Lang smiled and said: "That's not what I meant. I meant that the money cannot be collected. It goes against my original intention."
