The sultry autumn tiger, even in the red haze of the night, was hot enough to make people a little irritated.
On the top floor of the Dahe Hotel in the capital, the banquet hall of the highest level decorated with pink roses was holding a charity art auction tonight.
The waiters flowed in an endless stream, from time to time, serving champagne or other drinks to the guests in the guest area.
The whole hall was dimly lit, and only the spotlight in the center of the stage clearly shone on the etiquette lady in a sequined cheongsam with a slit and the display cart she slowly pushed up and covered with a red silk cloth.
There was a soft discussion at the scene, but it was soon drowned out by the Beethoven symphony.
As the red silk cloth slowly unfolded, the host also spoke.
"This is the" Dream of the Duke of Zhou "by Mr. Wu Zhengzhong, which is about three meters long, is Mr. Wu's largest ink painting on the market. In the book" Painting Text ", he wrote in detail about his inspiration and painting process to create this" Dream of the Duke of Zhou ".
"This is the ink painting series he painted ten years ago after he and his wife finally returned to the motherland. There are only three paintings of the theme of "Dream". The other two works are included in "Painting Text", but have never been seen before. "
"On the screen are our 16 miniature cameras. They're all videos of you admiring the painting from different angles and heights. You can enjoy it for five minutes. "
"The starting price of this work is one million yuan."
"Each increase is fifty thousand yuan."
As the host explained with a smile, the VIPs in the VIP seats also moved their eyes to the screen.
But in the last row, a man with swept-back hair and wearing a three-piece brown custom-made suit turned to the young woman next to him with a smile.
"Yiru, do you know Mr. Wu Zhengzhong? His painting was sold at an auction in France, and it was worth up to 238 million yuan. "
"Today's starting price is too low."
"But those who know the art will naturally understand the value of this painting. You will be able to witness the next miracle later."
Li Yiru smiled and nodded elegantly.
She almost couldn't remember how many blind dates she had gone on.
Since she went on blind dates all over Shen City, her father sent her to the capital for a blind date because of a phone call from an introducer.
This extremely greasy guy was the third young master of the Zhu family in the capital.
She was super disgusted.
However, her father had also given her a military order. She had to insist on dating this person and obtain his appreciation. Otherwise, her pocket money would be confiscated.
What a headache!
"Hong Keke, what this uncle said seems to be different from you."
Li Yiru was in a dilemma when she heard the voice of a young girl.
Li Yiru's eyes lit up.
She immediately thought of the treasures she had borrowed on this trip — Gu Shishi's son, Huo Yuhong, and Qin Fufu, who was two years younger than him!
He brought along a child on a blind date!
It wasn't awkward at all!
"Little Yu Hong, what do you think of this painting? Quickly tell Auntie Xiao Ru. "
She had almost forgotten the little fellow's other great function just now. She hurriedly asked in a soft voice.
Sure enough, he heard the little fellow's voice.
"Aunt Xiao Ru, the highest value of this painting is not more than five million."
"If it's between three million and five million, you can consider purchasing it for your collection. It's a good value for the next ten years."
"If it's more than five million and you have … the intention to pursue Auntie, you can also buy it as a gift. After all, it's the thought behind it that counts. The price is not important. In terms of collecting, it has a different meaning. "
His words made Li Yiru blush.
"What are you saying!"
But she also understood that five million was the highest price. If it was more than that, it wasn't worth it.
Everyone was quietly watching the big screen. Not only did Li Yiru hear the little fellow's voice, but Third Young Master Zhu beside her also heard it.
"Ha, little fellow, you know about this? Then I'll make a bet with you, okay? "
Third Young Master Zhu was very certain.
For collectors, not only did they need to have the ability to appraise, they also needed to know about the major auctions.
Once a famous artist was auctioned at a high price, the value of his works and paintings would be raised.
"This painting is similar to the two hundred million painting, but the theme is different."
He was full of confidence and finally turned his gaze to the child.
He saw that the child was wearing a small suit. He seemed to have a straight face, but his slightly red lips seemed to be slightly upturned.
His slightly round little face had a faint smile. His pair of black eyes were clear and clean. Just looking at him made the elders like him very much.
He was the child of Shen City's Huo Family.
Although he didn't often interact with them, he knew that he was the child of a big family.
The Huo family had paid attention to their children's artistic cultivation since they were young, but this child was only seven years old this year.
How could he understand the twists and turns of the collecting world?
"As long as it's below 100 million, I'll buy it today."
Third Young Master Zhu smiled.
Huo Yuhong nodded. "Okay."
The pink little girl next to him, who was shorter than him by a head, leaned her soft face close to his ear. "Hong, hehe, is he the 'stupid but rich person' that PaPa said? Girls should stay away from him. "
Huo Yuhong reached out and patted her little head.
She didn't say anything, which meant that she agreed.
Because she was sitting close to him, Li Yiru could hear the Chuchu clearly. The corner of her mouth twitched.
"Three million going once!"
"Four million going once!"
"Five million going once!"
After the auction started, the price rose rapidly.
The smile on Third Young Master Zhu's face became wider and wider.
"Little Brother Huo, uncle will teach you a lesson today."
He curled his lips and raised his bid.
"Eight million!"
The method of raising it by three million in one go was quite cool.
Third Young Master Zhu was very proud.
Anyway, the price was going to rise to one or two hundred million. Why bother to be so slow?
He leaned back in his chair leisurely.
However … One second … Two seconds … After the soft discussions in the auction house, no one raised their bid.
"Eight million going thrice, sold! Congratulations, Mr. Zhu! "
Third Young Master Zhu: "???!!!"
Huo Yuhong spread his hands at Qin Fufu beside him and educated the little girl again.
"When you don't know, just look and listen more. Don't be anxious."
The anxious Third Young Master Zhu was hurt ten thousand points …
Li Yiru turned her head and covered her mouth to laugh.
It was really satisfying to see this greasy man suffer.
"Little Yuhong, quickly explain to Auntie Xiao Ru."
Huo Yuhong nodded his head and pointed at the screen with his cute finger.
"The two paintings have different techniques. The 200 million painting is Mr. Wu's last pure freehand landscape painting."
"As for this painting, although the material is ink, whether it's perspective or splash-ink, it's not his personal style. This painting is based on the ideas of other masters. It should be his practice painting. "
A practice painting and a mature painting were naturally very different in price. They couldn't be lumped together.
Li Yiru exclaimed and quickly Baidu.
Sure enough, she found the original text written by Mr. Wu in his autobiography, "Painting Text".
"Practice … trying … not satisfied … painting two more paintings," Dream of the Village of Old Men "and" Wet Dream ". Fortunately, I've made some progress."
The auction house wanted to sell it at a high price, so they naturally hid this part of the information.
Li Yiru quickly handed the phone to Third Young Master Zhu, making his face turn red!
Of course, a practice painting wasn't worth 200 million!
If he hadn't been anxious to raise it to eight million, people would have started to hesitate when it reached five million!
However, he wanted to show off in front of a girl, but he ended up trapping himself!
"The other two paintings," Dream ", should be worth more than 100 million. After all, it's a successful creation of a famous painter. If there's a chance, I can buy it next time. "
Huo Yuhong concluded.
Third Young Master Zhu was hurt by another ten thousand points.
He brought Li Yiru to the auction house to leave a good impression of her knowledge and unique vision. However —
Ten minutes later —
Huo Yuhong: "Auntie Xiao Ru, this red maitreya jade can be sold for eight hundred thousand. The blood red pattern is rare and the carving is smooth. It's suitable for girls, so it's worth having. It can be valued for fifty years. "
Li Yiru: "Hou!"
Huo Yuhong: "Auntie Xiao Ru, this screen can be sold for up to eight million. The landscape is hazy, the artistic conception is good, and the splashing ink technique is very mature. If other painters don't create similar works, it will increase in ten years. "
Li Yiru: "Hou!"
Huo Yuhong: "This root carving technique is average, but it's natural. It's worth five hundred thousand."
Huo Yuhong: "This … …"
Third Young Master Zhu could only open his mouth wider and wider. He didn't dare to show his slight skill in front of an expert and say another word.
In the second half of the auction, Li Yiru really bought two collectibles.
One was for her father as a birthday present, and the other was for Huo Yuhong. Because he was underage, he couldn't raise his paddle.
Third Young Master Zhu also followed behind and silently bought an ink painting.
When the auction house dispersed, he sent Li Yiru and the two children back to the hotel.
Li Yiru smiled. "Give me a good review at the introducer's place."
For her pocket money, she was really going all out.
"I didn't even fight with you for the ink painting you just bid for. If this child says it will increase, it will increase. "
Third Young Master Li: … …
Excuse me, is this child a koi?!
"En."
He didn't expect Li Yiru to nod.
"Not only a koi, but he's also the koi son of a master ink painter. His mother's useless drawings are his toys since he was young. His prenatal education was calligraphy and painting, so … … he's a genius that normal people can't understand. "
"Anyway, bye bye ~"
Li Yiru bid him farewell and left in her high heels without looking back.
"Little Yuhong, thank you this time!"
When she walked into the hotel, she bent down to hug the serious looking little guy and couldn't help kissing his cheek.
Huo Yuhong smiled and nodded at her. He reached out his right hand for her to hold, and his left hand held Qin Fufu, who was eating candy and didn't know what was going on.
"You're welcome."
"Auntie Xiao Ru is also a collectible that will increase in value. It's worth waiting for a better collector."
With a thud, the shopping bag in Li Yiru's hand fell.
Damn!
He tricked her into giving birth to a son again!
Oh, he's too cute … … I want to steal this koi baby home. Wuwuwuwu, today is another day I want to steal someone's son!
"Little Yuhong."
Li Yiru was about to pick up the shopping bag when a magnetic voice sounded in her ear.
She felt that this voice could make someone pregnant. When she looked up, she saw a handsome man bending down to give her a deep smile. It was a little cynical, but also a little masculine.
"Miss Li? Nice to meet you. I'm Little Yuhong's uncle. "
"I've helped you change to the presidential suite. This is the key card."
Second Young Master Zhang.
Li Yiru's face instantly turned red.
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