Just as Zuo Yi and Bao 'er were sitting in the Ferris wheel and enjoying the fireworks, Zhou Hong had just arrived at the gate of Jinhu Villa.
Jinhu Villa is located in Lingshan National Forest Park, about 20 kilometers away from the main city of Hangzhou. It is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and the natural environment is very superior. It can be called a place of beauty.
This manor hidden in the mountains and lakes has a total of 36 villas, and the history of the construction can be traced back to a hundred years ago. The people who live here are either rich or noble, and they are all people with great backgrounds.
It is not the first time Zhou Hong has come to Jinhu Villa, but every time he comes, he feels the same.
That was to feel how small and insignificant one was.
Relying on his "Platinum Eyes" ability, Zhou Hong had earned a fortune that others would not be able to accumulate in several lifetimes in just a few years. However, compared to any of the residents of Jinhu Villa, his money was simply not worth mentioning.
It is said that a villa here is worth at least one billion, and there is no market price, and the owner will not sell it.
Di ~
After carefully checking Zhou Hong's identity card and invitation, the security guard opened the door and signaled that he can go in.
Zhou Hong drove his white Audi and carefully passed through the long security channel.
With Zhou Hong's financial resources, not to mention a BBA, even buying a supercar to play with is not much pressure, but he is cautious, and in accordance with the principle of not showing his wealth, usually rely on this low-key A4 to travel.
After passing the security channel, along the spacious straight and clean road for two hundred meters, and then turning right into a fork, Zhou Hong parked the Audi in front of a villa near the lake.
This villa has a very distinct southern garden style, with white walls and gray tiles, simple colors, facing the south and the lake, and seems to be integrated with the surrounding mountains and rivers.
In front of the villa, more than a dozen cars have been parked, including top luxury cars such as the Rolls-Royce Phantom, and some of the same grade as Zhou Hong.
Zhou Hong got out of the car with a long wooden box and came to the front door, and again showed the invitation to the security guard.
After the security guard checked the items he brought with him, Zhou Hong was able to enter the villa.
The courtyard was deep and quaint, with pavilions, terraces, and small bridges over flowing water. With the illumination of the ancient palace lamp, he stepped on the path covered with yuhua stones and came to the front hall.
"Little Zhou, you're here."
A white-haired old man in a Tang suit saw Zhou Hong and immediately asked with a smile, "What treasure did you bring today to broaden our horizons?"
His voice was exceptionally loud and clear, instantly attracting the attention of the dozens of guests in the hall.
Zhou Hong was caught off guard. Under the gazes of so many people, his face flushed a little. He hurriedly said, "President Chang, I dare not embarrass myself in front of you old seniors!"
The old man in the Tang suit was Chang An, the president of the Jiangnan Antique Collection Association. He had known Zhou Hong for several years.
Chang An had a high prestige in the collection circle in Jiangnan. He was forthright and had a wide network of connections in the circle, but he liked to joke.
In the past, Zhou Hong had often been teased by him.
"You never speak half the truth."
Chang An snorted, "If you don't dare to make a fool of yourself, then what are you doing here? How many times have I told you that young people should have the spirit of young people? Don't be as lifeless as us old guys."
How can you be considered lifeless?
Zhou Hong couldn't help but smile bitterly and say, "You're right. In fact, I'm here mainly to gain knowledge and broaden my horizons."
Chang An shook his head disapprovingly, but he didn't embarrass him anymore. "Come on, let me introduce you to some friends."
Zhou Hong immediately breathed a sigh of relief secretly and hurriedly followed him.
Tonight, a private treasure appreciation party was being held in the lakeside villa of the Jinhu Mountain Villa. The host had invited a few well-known figures in the Jiangnan collecting circle to bring their own treasures over for exchange and appreciation.
As a rising star in the circle, Zhou Hong was appreciated by several seniors such as Chang An because of his brilliant eyesight and success in picking up treasures many times. Thus, he was able to get into this high-end small circle.
This was also very helpful to him because he could get a lot of useful information here.
"Brother Zhou Hong?"
After getting to know several collectors introduced by Chang An, Zhou Hong had just put the wooden box he brought on the display table when he heard a pleasant voice behind him.
Zhou Hong hurriedly turned around and showed a bright smile. "Hello, Miss Yu. We meet again."
The one who greeted Zhou Hong was a young woman in her twenties. Although her appearance couldn't be considered stunning, she was delicate and charming and had a gentle temperament. She stood tall in a white dress, like a magnolia that had just bloomed.
Zhou Hong used a lot of effort to hide his joy and excitement of seeing a beauty again.
One of the important reasons he came to this private treasure appreciation party tonight was for Miss Yu Wanting in front of him.
Yu Wanting was the youngest daughter of Yu Juncai, the owner of this lakeside villa and the chairman of Jiangnan Yu Group!
Zhou Hong had met Yu Wan Ting at the Yu Family's Treasure Appreciation Banquet, and he had a deep admiration for this well-educated, refined, and beautiful woman. However, he also knew that his status was far inferior to hers, so he buried this feeling deep in his heart.
"Just call me Wanting."
Yu Wanting smiled and said, "Brother Zhou Hong, we haven't seen each other for a long time."
Yes, we haven't seen each other for four months and seven days!
Zhou Hong almost blurted out.
"Yes."
He nodded and asked with a smile, "How have you been?"
"I …"
Yu Wanting had just said one word when a girl suddenly rushed over and hugged her slender waist. She stared at Zhou Hong with wide eyes. "It's you again. What? Do you want to pursue our Sister Wanting? "
The girl was about 18 or 19 years old and wore a bright yellow skirt. She was beautiful but had an unkind expression.
It was as if Zhou Hong was a criminal.
Zhou Hong recognized that she was Yu Wanting's cousin, Tang Wenwen, and subconsciously felt guilty.
Tang Wenwen's character was strange. Zhou Hong had dealt with her once and knew that she was not to be trifled with.
"Wenwen, what are you talking about?"
Yu Wanting patted Tang Wenwen gently and said, "Brother Zhou Hong is a guest of our treasure appreciation party. He didn't offend you."
"Hmph."
Tang Wenwen wrinkled her nose and asked, "Zhou Hong, what treasure did you bring today? Let me see! "
Yu Wanting also showed a trace of curiosity.
Zhou Hong quickly opened the long wooden box and took out the item inside. "I brought a sword with me."
"Tsk!"
Seeing the item Zhou Hong just took out, Tang Wenwen immediately sneered. "Zhou Hong, you are too insincere. Don't you know that swords are the most common collection in our Listening Lake Pavilion? We have more than a dozen pieces of top-notch master's work. This sword … "
She looked at the light golden sword in Zhou Hong's hand and shook her head in disdain. She was too lazy to comment!
Yu Wanting's father, Yu Juncai, was not only the head of a large group but also an outstanding swordsman. He had the certificate of Professional Seventh Dan Wu Meng and was very fond of swords.
He spent a lot of money to collect more than a dozen pieces of top-notch master's work. As for ordinary masters and famous masters, he had even more.
Zhou Hong brought a sword here as an exhibit today. Wasn't he showing off in front of an expert?
Yu Wanting tugged at her cousin and said, "Brother Zhou Hong's sword is very beautiful."
Zhou Hong's sword was still hidden in the scabbard. Just looking at the scabbard, it was very beautiful and had a little bit of starlight on the surface.
She wanted to speak up for Zhou Hong, but Tang Wenwen almost burst out laughing. "It's very beautiful …"
Tang Wenwen understood swords and also learned swords. She had seen a few pieces of master's work collected by Yu Juncai and they were all simple and luxurious. They were not gaudy like this.
Zhou Hong's sword had not been unsheathed and she had already put him in the ranks of claptrap!
Tang Wenwen's ridicule was so obvious that the gentle Yu Wanting could not help but roll her eyes.
Zhou Hong held the sword in his hand and was so embarrassed that he did not know where to put it.
His eloquence was not good and he did not know where to start retorting.
He did not dare to go against Tang Wenwen.
"Guests …"
At this moment, a steady and powerful voice suddenly sounded in the hall. "Welcome to tonight's Treasure Appreciation Gathering!"
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