Shenhao started as a military training anchor

Jingcheng Jinbaozhai.

The studio of Xu Yingwen, a national master of arts and crafts.

Holly took Liang Caixi there in the morning. When he arrived, Ma Weidu was sitting in the yard drinking tea with Xu Yingwen.

"Here we come." Ma Weidu said.

Xu Yingwen stood up and greeted him warmly, "Mr. Huo."

Holly smiled and nodded, "How about you two having morning tea?"

Xu Yingwen smiled and said: "The weather is nice today. Mr. Ma came here early in the morning. Let's have morning tea. Can Mr. Huo have some with us?"

Holly: "Please take my Guanyin back first, and then I'll have tea with you two."

Xu Yingwen invited: "Mr. Huo, please."

This is not the first time Holly has come to Ebaozhai. In the past two years, when he was playing with antique calligraphy, paintings and works of art, he basically visited all the famous studios in the capital.

He left the impression of a high-end player in front of these owners.

Lots of money and professionalism.

He had a bunch of experts on hand to give him appraisals.

This kind of bold gameplay is rare in the mainland.

This is also the reason why Holly quickly became famous in the collecting circle.

Enter Xu Yingwen’s collection.

Xu Yingwen proudly introduced: "Mr. Huo, this is the crystal raw material worth three million that you bought back from Brazil.

I hope I haven't compromised it after processing it on my hands.

Are you still satisfied? "

He is worthy of being a national master with extraordinary skills.

Seeing the final expression of the white crystal Guanyin statue, Holly thought of the national treasure-level cultural relic lost overseas, the Liao Dynasty crystal Guanyin statue.

It is now in the Nelson Museum of Art in the United States.

Although the Liao Dynasty Guanyin was made of old crystal material, its expression and shape are comparable to the one in front of you today.

Holly praised: "If Mr. Xu looks old, no one will be able to tell the difference."

A joke.

Affirmation of his unrivaled craftsmanship.

After all, the economic value of Buddhist statues and cultural relics is very high, and many craftsmen are willing to take risks.

Xu Yingwen said: "I only make contemporary art. Every guest who comes to invite Buddha will be clearly informed that it is a contemporary art."

Holly smiled and nodded, "I admire Mr. Xu.

This kind of Guanyin makes me wait for it. "

Bowed to the Buddha statue.

Several people around him also bowed to show their respect and invited it back.

Xu Yingwen said bluntly: "In the past few years, I have basically stopped doing it myself. I carved Mr. Huo's Guanyin with one knife and one knife. As I get older, my hands, feet and eyes have deteriorated. I am a little slower. But work slowly and carefully, and I hope Mr. Huo will be satisfied.”

Holly said: "Mr. Xu is ready to retire?"

"I have this plan. Once the statue of Guan Gong is finished, I will leave and leave the studio to the apprentices to take care of it." Xu Yingwen said.

After Holly arranged for someone to invite Guanyin away, he curiously asked, "Mr. Xu, can you show me the statue of Guan Gong?"

"Yes, Mr. Huo, please."

Holly followed into the next room.

When I entered the room, I saw the half-finished statue of Guan Gong on the table.

Eyebrows, expression, beard, posture... lifelike.

Incredibly heroic.

"How many years has Xu Laodiao been in business?" Holly asked.

"This is the seventh year, and it should be finished before the end of the year."

"Does anyone have a reservation for this Guan Gong statue?"

"The auction has been scheduled at Sotheby's in Hong Kong, and it is expected to be auctioned in the spring of next year."

Holly nodded, "Where is the material produced?"

"Lianyungang, domestic materials."

“It’s hard to find such large chunks of raw materials in China, right?”

Xu Yingwen said: "It's difficult. The crystals in China are actually better than those in foreign countries, but large materials are rare. One as big as this can be said to be a unique product."

It is normal for such orphaned items to be targeted by auction houses.

With the name "Xu Yingwen" on it, this statue of Guan Gong is expected to fetch a sky-high price. The gang culture in Hong Kong City used to be strong, and everyone was enveloped in public relations.

It will be auctioned next spring. I don’t know how many financial groups will grab this statue of Guan Gong.

Holly said: "Actually, we have always had Paoge culture in our southwest region, and we also believe in Guan Gong.

What's more, it was in the southwest region that the Shu Kingdom took root.

Mr. Xu, you are here, why don't you let me invite this Guan Gong statue back? "

Mr. Xu looked worried, he didn't dare to agree to Holly.

This is his last work, and he cannot violate his credibility and lose his reputation.

He said he looked ugly when he ate.

Retire well with a good reputation.

Ma Weidu saw through the old man's mind at a glance, and said bluntly, "I went to say hello at Sotheby's. I can tell that Mr. Huo really likes it.

I almost forgot that Ms. Liang worked at Sotheby's before. "

Liang Caixi said: "I can communicate with them after I return to Hong Kong City."

Holly smiled and turned back, "No need to bother."

A phone call was made to the president of Sotheby’s Greater China.

It was done in a few words.

Compared with this statue of Guan Gong, Sotheby's is more afraid of losing Holly, a high-end client.

He was the top rich man who spent 2.5 million to buy a small Qianlong enamel bowl at Sotheby's in Hong Kong.

He is the number one collector on Sotheby's super VIP client list.

Holly held the phone and smiled at Xu Yingwen: "Mr. Xu, please let me take it away now."

Xu Yingwen nodded, "Since Mr. Huo likes it, I will dedicate my final work to you.

I hope this statue of Guan Gong can bless Mr. Huo to have smooth sailing in the shopping mall. "

"Give me a price when the time comes, and I'll pick it up when it's finished." Holly said.

"Okay, Mr. Huo."

"By the way, Mr. Xu, you take Miss Liang around. Her Yongle Auction House has started to get involved in the art auction business. Thank you, the teacher, for teaching her about her career and clearing up her doubts." said Holly.

"It's a small matter, Miss Liang, please come here. I will take you to the Sculpture Art Exhibition Hall and tell you about Chinese sculpture art." Xu Yingwen invited.

"Thank you for your hard work." Liang Caixi turned around and waved to Holly, "I'm going."

"Go."

Holly smiled and waved.

He and Ma Weidu were the only two left.

"Master Ma, what do you say? Continue drinking morning tea at Mr. Xu's place, or go to Yu Qian's place for lunch drinks?" Holly asked with a smile.

"I'm fine with it. Yu Qian probably hasn't gotten up yet."

"Then don't bother him. Let's sit and have morning tea. There will be a grand event in a few days. We will make an appointment with him then." Holly said.

The International Comedy Art Festival jointly organized by Xigua Video and Qiangyin Entertainment will be held in Beijing soon.

The best comedians in the country and internationally are invited.

Including Zhao Benshan, who has not appeared in public for a long time, is also determined to participate.

Give Holly some face.

Last time Holly took the initiative to visit and sent a calligraphy and painting, which worked.

Both of them are well-known figures in the domestic entertainment industry. Appearing at the same event together will definitely attract the attention of the whole society.

There will also be members of Zhaojiaban, Deyunse, Happy Twist, Dawan Entertainment... these excellent comedy teams will also be present.

It's the end of the year, and major platforms are vying for excellence in entertainment festivals. Xigua Video doesn't follow the routine and holds an international comedy art festival. On the contrary, it has become the most watched entertainment festival at the end of the year.

Holly is the CEO of the organizer and is going to the stage to present the award.

Of course you have to attend.

Sitting and drinking tea with Ma Weidu, enjoying the leisurely life of the big men in Beijing.

The best thing about having many friends is that you can integrate into the local circle and culture wherever you go.

When Liang Caixi came back from the visit, Holly also said goodbye to the two Beijing officials and returned to the hotel.

"BB, after listening to Mr. Xu's advice today, I truly realized the value of contemporary art." Liang Caixi held Holly's arm and said, "I have benefited a lot from this class."

Holly joked: “It’s a contemporary piece of art now, but it will become an antique if left for a few hundred years.”

"Hahaha, bb, this logic is very correct." Liang Caixi responded.

(End of this chapter)