After a while, Lil 'Rick came back.
He handed his father a business card and said, "I've found out who he is. His name is Novka Liu, a wood artist from the China Capital Museum. He came to the United States on a trip and was invited to appraise some mahogany furniture."
"What about the authenticity of the mahogany furniture?"
"He refused to divulge any information," Lil 'Rick said in distress.
After a while, York came back and said to Frank, "I've asked the Chinese man to stay. Do you want to talk to him?"
Frank looked at Rick proudly and said, "This is your territory? You can't even ask someone to stay in your territory? "
Rick stared at his son with disappointment. He couldn't even get a single word out of him. What was the use of having a son?
The way York handled things was not something a hothead like Lil 'Rick could compare to. York's way of handling things was flawless.
After making an appointment with Novka Liu, York brought him to a small coffee shop, trying not to attract the attention of the treasure hunters.
Frank and Rick went to meet Novka Liu, a Chinese man.
There were many Chinese in the United States, especially in Los Angeles, which had one of the largest Chinese communities in the United States.
However, seeing Novka Liu there, Frank was still cautious. He said, "I know a Chinese man named Du Li. He's a good man from Flagstaff."
Novka Liu wiped his glasses and smiled gently. "We Chinese are good people. Nice to meet you. Is there anything I can help you with?" “
As he spoke, Borl carefully observed his eyes and expression.
However, he didn't find anything. When the Chinese man heard Du Li's name, his eyes and expression did not change. There was only a hint of doubt.
Frank analyzed the situation in his heart and felt that perhaps he was being too paranoid. It was impossible for a Chinese man to have anything to do with Li Du.
Rick knew why he was testing Frank. He laughed in a low voice and said, "You know that the China guy is not easy to deal with? You know that you have to be careful when dealing with him? "
Frank ignored him and smiled brightly at Novka Liu. "Hi, buddy, nice to meet you. I like Chinese people and Chinese culture. It's like this — I'm a little busy and I need your help."
Novka Liu nodded kindly, "Go ahead."
Frank said, "It's like this. I've always been very interested in this friend Du Li, including his name. As far as I know, this name has some special meaning in your culture, right?"
Novka Liu smiled and said, "Oh, if I'm not mistaken, his name is probably 'Li Du' in Chinese?"
"Yes."
"Yes, this name has a special meaning. In our poetic culture, there is a poem that goes like this: Li Du's poems have been passed down by thousands of people. Even now, I don't think it's new."
Borl asked with interest, "What does that mean?"
"That is to say, a poet named Li and a poet named Du, whose poems are widely circulated, and Li and Du are the two greatest poets of our culture." Liu said.
"Besides Li Du, there are also Li Du Jr., Liu Bai, Su Li, Gao Cen, San Xie, San Cao, San Su, Er Li, Pi Du, Four Heroes of Zhongxing, and so on …"
Borl and Rick were confused, but they had to pretend to be interested, because there were more important questions ahead.
After Novka Liu finished his explanation, Borl asked again, "Buddy, you know so much about your poetic culture. You must be a writer."
Novka Liu smiled and said, "No, I just like it occasionally. Actually, I'm an architect."
"Architecture? Do you study bridges? "Borl asked curiously.
Novka Liu shook his head and said, "No, I study the architecture and decorations of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties."
Borl immediately asked, "Then you must have some knowledge about the ancient houses and furniture of your country."
Novka Liu smiled and said, "Yes, I have some knowledge. Maybe I can be a little arrogant. I know a lot about these things."
Borl gave Rick a look, and Rick took out some photos and said, "We want to know, what is the material of the furniture in these photos?"
Novka Liu took a look at the photos, and his expression changed slightly. He said, "I'm sorry, I can't tell. I don't think I can help you."
Borl smiled and said, "Don't be like that, buddy. We don't mean anything by it. We just hope that you can help us identify the material of the furniture."
Novka Liu shook his head and said, "You can't tell the material of the furniture from the photos. If anyone told you that you could tell the material of the furniture from the photos, he must be lying."
Hearing this, Rick's eyes widened. "You can't tell from the photos?"
Novka Liu smiled bitterly. "Unless he has some special ability, it's impossible. To identify the material of a piece of furniture, you have to look at it face to face.
"Even if you look at it face to face, it's not easy. You need to look, listen, ask, and feel, and many other methods. You need to have a lot of experience, and you need to touch it …"
He continued to say a bunch of nouns, such as' Heaven and Earth, Black and Yellow, '' Wuji produces Tai Chi, Tai Chi produces Yin and Yang, 'and' Sandalwood is a national beauty, and has a strong ancient charm. '
Borl and Rick were speechless again.
However, the more Rick listened, the angrier his expression became. The trap he had prepared for Li Du was based on these photos. If the photos could not explain the problem, then there would be a big problem!
Borl saw that Novka Liu was unwilling to let go, so he took out a few bills and said, "Maybe you can tell something from the photos, buddy. Help me."
Novka Liu's face darkened. He said, "What do you mean, sir? What kind of person do you think I am? I'm sorry, I don't think I can help you. I have to leave. "
Borl was helpless as all his methods were useless.
Seeing this, Rick's eyes flashed fiercely. He said, "Leave it to me."
He stopped Novka Liu and made a phone call. Soon, two Native Americans came in and asked, "What's going on?"
Rick lowered his head and said, "This Chinese man told us about the mahogany in the warehouse, but he didn't say anything. We had no choice but to ask Mr. Harris for help."
Harris glanced at Novka Liu with a malicious look, waved his hand and said, "You guys go out first, I want to talk to this Chinese man."
Novka Liu got up in a panic and said, "I'm sorry, guys, I have to leave …"
"Don't worry, say a few words before you go," Harris said with a fake smile.
Borl didn't want to leave. He said, "Maybe I can help if I stay here."
Harris abruptly pulled out a kukri knife and pressed the gleaming blade against Frank's face. He said coldly, "What help are you offering? For the love of damned God, will you just listen to me? I told you to get lost! "
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