Chapter 147 Is he so strong? (Subscribe)

Chapter 147 Is he so strong? (Subscribe)

In the magical city, night falls.

The last ray of sunset on the horizon faded quietly when the lanterns came on and the neon lights came on.

The breeze blew gently, and the plane trees on both sides of the street swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, bringing the moist breath of the riverside, mixed with the faint fragrance of gardenia, to Lin Chuan's face.

When Lin Chuan first arrived in the Magic City, Youyou, as the 'host', seemed very enthusiastic towards her 'strong general'.

From the airport to the police station to the hotel.

Not to mention accompanying him throughout the whole process, he now took Lin Chuan to an ancient restaurant called 'Yuemanxilou'.

"Yuyou, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Chuan was quite moved.

Even if it is a scene imagined by a desperate author, it is nothing more than this.

Sitting in a restaurant with simple and elegant decoration, Youyou is wearing a flat-shouldered floral short skirt. Against the background of the soft sound of guzheng outside the small private room, she looks like a graceful heroine stepping out of an ink painting.

She pursed her lips and smiled: "You come here once in a while, how can I not be interested in you?"

Lin Chuan raised his eyebrows and joked: "It's not uncommon. You treat me like this every time. I have to come more often."

“Not only do you want to come more often, but you’d better stay here.”

Youyou blinked and said something casually.

"How dare you think about it." Lin Chuan smiled.

"If you settle in the magical city, I can supervise you every day to write and write books." The light in the store is very soft, reflecting Youyou's smile, bright and brilliant.

"So that's what you had in mind!"

Lin Chuan laughed happily.

The guzheng in the restaurant was very soft, like the clear spring in the mountain stream, tinkling and lingering in the ears of the two of them.

Soon after, a Mediterranean man about forty years old, wearing a black suit and smiling, walked into the small private room. As soon as he saw Lin Chuan, he smiled warmly:

"Is this the famous Lin?"

Lin Chuan stood up to greet him and said with a smile: "Chief Editor Zhang, I have long admired your name."

"It's because I have admired your name for a long time. I often see your name on the hot search list." Zhang Yixing laughed.

Youyou smiled at the side: "It seems that you know each other, so I don't need to introduce you."

The small private room was suddenly filled with laughter.

The editor-in-chief, editor-in-chief, and author exchanged pleasantries with each other several times, and soon became familiar with each other.

At this time.

Before the waiter served the food, Youyou took out a brocade box and placed it in front of Zhang Yixing: "Chief Editor, this is the art brought to you by Lin Chuan."

The editor-in-chief raised his eyebrows, looked at Youyou and Lin Chuan, and asked curiously: "Is this the 'Qing Kangxi Five-Colored Fish and Algae Pattern Bamboo Hat Bowl' made by Lin himself?"

Lin Chuan nodded: "It's just an imitation."

"Editor-in-Chief, you can open it now and take a look. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the fake is the real thing." Youyou highly recommended it.

"Then I have to open it and appreciate the charm of this bowl."

Zhang Yixing smiled.

Immediately, he straightened the brocade box and gently opened it. There lay a bamboo hat bowl quietly inside.

Under the soft light.

On the bamboo hat bowl, various glazes are like flowing liquids, and the fish on the bowl shuttle freely among the clear algae, lifelike and vivid.

"hiss."

Zhang Yixing looked at the bamboo hat bowl in the brocade box, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

He carefully picked up the bamboo hat bowl and looked at it carefully. The bamboo hat shape of the bowl was unique, with smooth lines, elegant yet solemn. The mouth of the bowl was slightly everted, like a blooming flower. The bowl wall was thin and even, and it felt delicate.

"Ding ding——"

Zhang Yixing gently tapped the wall of the bowl with his fingers, making a crisp and sweet sound.

"Is this one really an imitation of the 'Qing Kangxi Colorful Fish and Algae Pattern Bamboo Hat Bowl'?" Zhang Yixing had surprise and admiration on his face and couldn't help but ask Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan nodded and said with a smile: "It is indeed a replica."

"This can't be real, right?" Zhang Yixing looked at it carefully, still feeling a little incredible, "Is this the level that imitations can achieve?"

He knows a thing or two about antiques.

But I only know a lot about this ‘Qing Kangxi colorful fish and algae pattern bamboo hat bowl’.

Because he made a big mistake with this bowl.

Ah, bah, the fight was caused by one of his friends.

He asked himself that the hat bowl he got last time was already an excellent imitation, but compared to this one, it was like Zou Ji to Xu Gong in the north of the city, not even close.

"Nowadays, the craftsmanship of imitation products is very high, but this one is still a little short of quality."

Lin Chuan said modestly.

The imitation of the 'Ming Hongwu blue and white jade pot spring vase with entwined branches and peony patterns' that he gave to Youyou must be more exquisite in craftsmanship and more realistic.

Even imitations are worth a lot of money on the market.

"Hiss, if it weren't for the small mark on the bottom of the bowl, I really wouldn't have been able to tell that it was a fake." Zhang Yixing extended a thumb, still filled with surprise and admiration in his tone.

Lin Chuan smiled: "The editor-in-chief has given me the award."

"It seems that my meal is not in vain!"

Zhang Yixing couldn't put it down for this bamboo hat bowl. He was filled with joy and asked with a smile, "Have you given one to Youyou? Youyou has been very bold for you these days."

Lin Chuan smiled, nodded and said, "Yuyou said she wanted to put it on the table to arrange flowers, so I made a replica of the 'Jade Pot Spring Vase' and gave it to her."

"Jade Hu Chun Ping, not bad, not bad." The editor-in-chief nodded happily.

After hearing this, Youyou twitched her lips: "Bold? I just asked for a few recommendations for Lin Chuan."

"The recommendation with a year-end bonus on the line is not a small one." Zhang Yixing said with a smile.

Turning around, Zhang Yixing told Lin Chuan how Yoyo "boldly" rushed into the editor-in-chief's office, and then shouted that he wanted "Hacker Kingdom" with more than 300 orders to go overseas.

"Ahem, editor-in-chief, please stop talking, the food is served."

Youyou coughed slightly and her face turned a little red. Thinking about it now, it was indeed quite bold.

Where did you get the courage back then?

Not too sure!

At this time, the waiters in ancient costumes brought the dishes with a light gait and carefully placed them on the table.

‘Ring ring ring——’

Editor-in-Chief Zhang Yixing’s cell phone rang.

Zhang Yixing glanced at the caller ID, his face lit up, and he walked aside to answer the call. Not long after, he came back with some apology on his face:

"Brother Lin, I have a friend who is an antique collector who has a private exhibition hall. He insists that I go over and take a look at his new batch of goods. It's hard to refuse. To be honest, I'm also itching in my heart."

Lin Chuan smiled and said: "Chief Editor, I can completely understand your mood."

Zhang Yixing came over and held Lin Chuan's hand, and said with a smile: "Brother Lin, in the words of young people, I am good and fun-loving, but I can't help it. If I like it, I don't care about it. But tonight, I I want to surprise my friend with the bamboo hat bowl you gave me."

"Chief Editor, go ahead. It'll be fine if I entertain Lin Chuan here." Youyou said with a smile.

"Then Brother Lin will leave it to you, Youyou."

Zhang Yixing had a smile on his face, and before leaving, he warned, "Yuyou, I know the manager here, and I've asked him to charge my account. If you entertain Brother Lin well, I won't disturb you two. "

Only Youyou and Lin Chuan were left in the small private room.

Youyou smiled brightly: "With your glory, I can kill the editor-in-chief tonight, but I don't usually have this opportunity."

Lin Chuan poured a glass of orange juice for Youyou and said with a smile, "Thank you for your 'year-end bonus'."

Youyou pursed her lips and smiled, then took the orange juice: "I also thank you for the 'Ming Hongwu blue and white jade pot with peony pattern and spring vase'."

"Have you memorized such a long name?" Lin Chuan was a little surprised.

"You gave me such a precious gift, can I not remember it?" Youyou said with a smile.

"It's just for arranging flowers. It's not a valuable item."

"How valuable a gift is is not because of its market value, but because of who gives it to you." Youyou nodded gently, with a bright smile on her face.

"Then the meal tonight is worth thousands of gold."

Lin Chuan followed Youyou's logic and joked.

Youyou blinked, her eyes as bright as autumn water: "Really?"

"Of course." Lin Chuan nodded.

"Then can I take a photo with you?" Youyou asked in a gentle voice with a smile on her face.

"all right."

Lin Chuan agreed readily without thinking too much.

The normal meeting between the author and the editor is to take a group photo, which feels like checking in. However, the relationship between Lin Chuan and Youyou is not only the author and editor, but also feels like a gathering of old friends who have been together for many years.

Yes, Lin Chuan has been writing books under Youyou for many years.

We are indeed old friends for many years.

"Miss, can you take a group photo for us?" Youyou walked outside the private room and called the waiter.

The young lady in Hanfu readily agreed.

After Youyou handed the phone to the waiter, she jogged to Lin Chuan's side and stood still with a smile on her face.

This young lady often takes photos for customers.

She looked at the distance between the two and started taking pictures.

"If you get closer, the effect of shooting from too far away will be unsatisfactory."

"Come closer, beauty, take your hand on the handsome guy's arm."

"By the way, tilt your head towards the handsome guy."

"Handsome, put on a smile."

"Three, two, one, okay!"

"Want a few more?"

"Handsome guy, tilt your head towards the beauty."

"..."

Click, click, click!

Several photos of the couple appeared on Yoyo's phone. Yoyo took her phone back, flipped through the photos, and showed a satisfied smile: "The photos were taken really well, it feels like a blockbuster."

And Lin Chuan, looking at the table full of dishes, had already started to cook.

After dinner, Youyou took Lin Chuan to visit the bustling night market in Shanghai.

The neon lights in the night are especially gorgeous, reflecting on Youyou's face, making her look like the bright moon in the dazzling galaxy. The early summer breeze carries the fresh fragrance of grass and flowers, gently blowing her slightly curly hair, swaying in the night Healthy appearance.

As the night progressed, Lin Chuan returned to the hotel.

Yoyo also returned to her home.

As the host and Lin Chuan's editor, she greeted Lin Chuan for most of the day. She did not look tired, but was very energetic.

She took out the "Ming Hongwu blue and white jade pot spring vase with entwining branches and peony patterns" given to her by Lin Chuan, and looked at it repeatedly. The blue and white decorated jade pot spring vase was painted with blue and white curly grass patterns, and the "entangled peonies" on the belly of the bottle were lifelike. , and extremely enchanting.

"This jade pot and spring vase is so beautiful."

Youyou liked this porcelain very much, as satisfied as the photo of her and Lin Chuan tonight. She looked at the situation at home and finally decided to put it on the bay window of the bedroom.

Arrange jade pots and spring vases, and then add two or three branches of flowers to create a unique charm.

'Ding dong ding dong——'

The editor-in-chief Mingyue sent her a message: "Yuyou, you and your treasure face had a baby today. How about it? Are you handsome in the video or in real life?"

A smile appeared on the corner of Youyou's mouth: "Handsome in reality./Haha.jpg"

"How handsome are you? Did you follow the method I told you to take a group photo or something?/Looking forward to it.jpg" As her leader, Mingyue knew that Lin Chuan was coming to the Magic City, so she gave Yuyou lots of advice.

Youyou picked the most satisfactory group photo and sent it to Mingyue. After thinking about it, she took another photo of the jade pot and spring vase and sent it: "This is the gift he gave me."

"Oh! The talent and beauty of the man are a perfect match! You also brought such an exquisite gift. It seems that your treasure is quite thoughtful." Mingyue joked.

"Sister Mingyue made fun of me again." Youyou smiled.

"He finally came to the magic city once, you have to entertain him well and take good care of your treasure!" Mingyue replied.

"Don't worry, maybe he will adapt the next one for film and television, so you can come to the Magic City again." Youyou replied with a smile on her face.

"Next time he comes, will you let him stay in the hotel?" Mingyue asked.

Youyou asked doubtfully: "Where can I stay if I don't stay in a hotel?"

"Of course I'll stay at your house."

Ming Yue's words were shocking, Youyou's pretty face turned red, and she quickly replied: "Ming Yue, what are you talking about?"

"I'm not talking nonsense. Look in the photo, you slightly raised your head and looked at him. Your eyes are so gentle, they're almost hairy. I think you two have fun." Mingyue said in an offbeat tone.

"That was all ordered by the photo taking girl. It was only the first day we officially met." Youyou quickly quibbled.

"It's been a day since we met, and everyone fell in love at first sight." Mingyue joked again.

"It's time for me to take a shower."

Youyou simply ‘escaped’ and ended the topic.

…

Under night.

In the 'Ancient Moon' private museum, the light is soft and warm, shining on the exhibits. From calligraphy and paintings to porcelain, as well as rare ancient books, each piece is carefully selected and arranged.

Zhang Yixing stood at a newly hung painting, admiring the painting up close and sighing from time to time.

"How about this new painting I got?"

Next to Zhang Yixing, a man about forty years old pointed at the painting and smiled.

He was wearing a Chinese gown and glasses, looking somewhat elegant and easy-going. He was the owner of this private museum and a famous antique collector in Shanghai, Hu Shu.

"My level is a little inferior, but I can still feel the Zen feeling brought by the splash-ink landscape in this painting. I need to cultivate my character carefully." Zhang Yixing smiled heartily and gave high praise.

"Editor-in-Chief Zhang is a knowledgeable person." Hu Shu smiled happily.

"Mr. Hu, thank you for the award." Zhang Yixing knew his level clearly and sneered. Then he said, "Mr. Hu, I have a bamboo hat bowl here. Are you interested in learning from it?"

Hu Shu raised his eyebrows slightly and said happily: "Of course I'm interested."

Appreciating antiques is a great pleasure for collectors. The process is a dialogue with history and reading the stories behind the antiques.

Zhang Yixing picked up the brocade box placed aside, walked to the table, and said with a smile: "Please."

Hu Shu glanced at Zhang Yixing, then slowly opened the brocade box, and saw a 'Qing Kangxi colorful fish and algae pattern bamboo hat bowl' standing quietly in it. The glaze on it was flowing, and the colorful fish seemed to be swimming in the algae. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the traces of time show.

At this moment, Hu Shu was surprised: "You have received a genuine 'Kangxi Qing Dynasty colorful fish and algae pattern bamboo hat bowl', and it is also a very good item in good condition."

Zhang Yixing did not play riddles and said with a smile: "Mr. Hu, actually this bamboo hat bowl was imitated by a friend of mine."

"Imitation?"

Hu Shu looked at the bamboo hat bowl and frowned, with a look of surprise on his face, "Did I get my eyes pierced today?"

Zhang Yixing gently picked up the bamboo hat bowl, pointed to the logo on the bottom, and said with a smile: "Mr. Hu, look."

Hu Shu pushed up his glasses and took the bamboo hat bowl. The imitation logo came into view, but he did not put down the bamboo hat bowl because of this. Instead, he tasted it carefully under the light.

After a long time, Hu Shu sighed: "It's worth a thousand gold."

Zhang Yixing was startled after hearing this: "Mr. Hu, this bamboo hat bowl is an imitation. No matter how good the imitation is, its value is limited."

Hu Shu disagreed. He looked at the bamboo hat bowl, shook his head and smiled: "This bamboo hat bowl is indeed of limited value, but if you know the person who imitated it, it is already worth thousands of gold!"

Zhang Yixing frowned and asked, "Mr. Hu, what do you mean by this?"

Hu Shu's eyes still fell on this 'Qing Kangxi colorful fish and algae pattern bamboo hat bowl', his face was full of admiration, and he sighed:

"The bamboo hat bowl he imitated can't be seen as a fake in front of any master who is proficient in porcelain. This is enough to prove his high attainments in porcelain. Such a person is worthy of praise. It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s a master of antiques. It can’t be copied unless it’s a master of antiques!”

"ah?"

After Zhang Yixing heard this, his mouth opened slightly, his face full of astonishment.

When he got the bamboo hat bowl, he knew that Lin Chuan was very skilled in imitating bamboo hat bowls, but he didn't expect that he would be praised so highly by Hu Shu.

Lin Chuan is still a master of antiques? So strong?

Hu Shu reluctantly put the bamboo hat bowl back into the brocade box, turned to look at Zhang Yixing, and said with a smile: "Chief Editor Zhang, you might as well introduce me to this master of antiques."

Zhang Yixing smiled: "To be honest, the antique master mentioned by Mr. Hu is just a young man of only twenty-four or twenty-five."

"Oh? A young man of only twenty-four or twenty-five?"

Hu Shu's eyes lit up, and he said eagerly, "In that case, the editor-in-chief Zhang should introduce me to him."

"Introduce..."

Zhang Yixing pondered for a moment, and recalled the itinerary for tomorrow mentioned by Youyou, and said, "He will go to the grand meeting of the antique circle in Shanghai at 5 pm tomorrow to witness the return of overseas cultural relics. Then, we can meet at the meeting."

"Okay, okay!"

Hu Shu smiled immediately, "Then I will meet this young antique master at the grand meeting tomorrow, hahaha..."

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