Chapter 1847
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"It's a coincidence. A friend of mine in the States knows the seller … They're foreigners and don't understand the profoundness of Chinese paintings, so there's no point in keeping it. He wants to sell it and I want to buy it … I've already had it appraised and it's authentic … I hope Master Lord Su will like it," Qin Chu said sincerely.
Lord Su held the scroll and couldn't bear to put it down …
"I heard that he painted the Portrait of a Gentleman a long time ago … I didn't think that after so many years, I'd be lucky enough to see it. I can die without regrets … I heard that he painted the Portrait of a Gentleman when he was traveling with his friends in Meishan … It's one of his most satisfying paintings … It's indeed the style of a great master. The style is fresh and the strokes are vigorous and powerful … Most importantly, it's rare to see the elegance and nobility of plum, orchid, chrysanthemum, bamboo … It's not easy to paint the essence of a painting.
"I'm glad you like it, Master Lord Su." Huo Mien smiled.
"I like it … Of course I like it. You're such a thoughtful child …" Lord Su looked at Qin Chu approvingly.
"It's nothing. I'm glad you like it …"
Then, Qin Chu picked up the square brocade box that he had prepared and pushed it in front of Mr. Su.
"I get a gift too?" Mr. Su asked with a rare kind expression.
"Uncle Su … Take a look first …" Huo Mien smiled mysteriously.
Mr. Su slowly opened the brocade box and looked at the ink-black inkstone inside. It was so beautiful that it could topple a city.
"This … You two … It seems like you've done your research on my preferences. Did Su Yu tell you this?" Mr. Su picked up the inkstone and couldn't bear to put it down.
"No, Su Yu wouldn't tell me … I guessed it myself. I've been to your study and saw that you have the most inkstones in your collection." Huo Mien pursed his lips and smiled.
As the saying goes, one must cater to a person's preferences when giving a gift. It wasn't the price, but the intention.
When Mr. Su picked up the back of the inkstone, he was a little surprised.
"There are words … It looks like … Preface to the Orchid Pavilion," Mr. Su exclaimed.
"Uncle Su, you have good eyesight … Although this inkstone isn't made of the best material, the craftsmanship is very complicated. It was made by a modern master, Feng Hongqing … It's 196 cm long, 118 cm wide, and 16 cm thick. There are as many as 168 stone eyes on the inkstone … It's one of a kind in the world. The pattern is carved in the style of Ming Dynasty's blue and white, and the engraving on the back is indeed Wang Xizhi's' Preface to the Orchid Pavilion '. Therefore, this inkstone is named' Elegant Charm of the Orchid Pavilion '," Qin Chu explained patiently.
"Elegant Orchid Courtyard … Not bad … Good name, I like it."
"Similarly, this isn't expensive … because it's a modern piece … So, Uncle Su, you don't have to feel burdened. The reason why I bought it is because I think the craftsmanship is pretty good … It's passable, and it's just a small token of my appreciation. I hope Uncle Su doesn't mind."
Qin Chu spoke slowly …
Mr. Su raised his head with admiration in his eyes.
"Qin Chu … You're about the same age as our Yu, but you're so knowledgeable about these things … It's clear that you've seen a lot."
"Uncle Su, you flatter me … Back then, my father was also very interested in these things. I've been influenced by him since I was young … I just know a little bit," Qin Chu said modestly.
At this moment, Little Bean's eyes rolled around and she asked in a childish voice, "Daddy, you bought gifts for Great Grandpa and Lord Su … What about Grandma Su … Grandma Su won't have any, right? That would be very awkward … Daddy, you don't favor boys over girls, do you? "
Little Bean's words made everyone laugh.
Just then, Mrs. Su walked out of the kitchen and asked, "Little Bean, what gift did you get for Grandma Su? Come, let me see. "
"Auntie Su, your gift is here …" Huo Mien stood up with a smile and held up a beautifully wrapped big box in his hands.
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