Chapter 907 Interest
Listening to Teacher Jiang's narration and explanation, Song Yuanchao and the other two looked at several places on the painting in the direction of Teacher Jiang's finger. However, there were some very professional things that Song Yuanchao only had a vague understanding of even if Teacher Jiang explained them, not to mention Lin Yan and Li Xiaoyun who knew nothing.
However, one thing is certain, that is, these two paintings are of great origin, and both are works by extremely famous painters in Big Brother's family.
"Teacher Jiang, how much are these two paintings worth?" Li Xiaoyun couldn't help but ask.
When she asked this question, Teacher Jiang laughed. Li Xiaoyun immediately felt a little embarrassed. Teacher Jiang had just talked about art, so how come she talked about money? Asking about value right away was a bit vulgar.
"It doesn't matter. Isn't the value of art reflected in money? There's nothing you can't ask." Teacher Jiang waved his hand and smiled. He was not surprised at all. After thinking for a while, he said, "These two painters were born in the last century. Savrasov was born thirty years earlier than Serov, but they can barely be considered the same generation."
"Although their works are well-known in Big Brother, especially Savrasov's masterpiece "The White-billed Bird Flies Away", in the Western art world, due to some historical and cultural reasons, Big Brother's oil paintings are not popular in the international market, and their prices are far lower than those of famous painters in other Western countries."
"It's hard for me to say the specific value of these two paintings, because there is no reference at present. If you need to know, I suggest you ask the big auction houses in Hong Kong or overseas. They are professional in auctioning Western art and may be able to estimate a rough price. However, from my personal point of view, these two works are very excellent, and they are also from famous artists. They are very worthy of collection. It is not recommended to sell them now. Perhaps in the future, when most art lovers accept their works, their value will definitely appreciate."
"So that's how it is. I thought these two paintings would be as valuable as Van Gogh's works." Li Xiaoyun said with a little disappointment.
Teacher Jiang smiled and joked, "That's not necessarily true. In the early years, Van Gogh's works couldn't be sold at a high price. Even when Van Gogh was alive, he only sold one painting. But that doesn't mean Van Gogh was not great. Isn't that proven now? These two paintings may also have similar situations. Art collection is different from other things. In addition, such famous works cannot be copied. Who can predict what will happen in the future?"
Everyone nodded in agreement at Teacher Jiang 's words. Li Xiaoyun couldn't help but laugh and sincerely thanked Teacher Jiang for his guidance.
Teacher Jiang didn't stay with Song Yuanchao for long. He came here mainly to help look at the two paintings. Now that he had finished looking at the paintings and said everything he needed to say, Teacher Jiang, who had something else to do, prepared to say goodbye and leave.
Song Yuanchao personally escorted Teacher Jiang out, said goodbye to him with apology, and said a few polite words. Teacher Jiang was very free and easy, and shook hands with Song Yuanchao with a smile, saying that these were all trivial matters, and that he had taken advantage of being able to see the works of the two masters today, and he had to thank Song Yuanchao for trusting him and inviting him to see the paintings.
After seeing off Teacher Jiang, Lin Yan returned to the living room and helped Li Xiaoyun put away the paintings. Since these two paintings were works of famous artists, it was impossible for them to be simply hung in the office as Qin Zhengguo said.
According to Li Xiaoyun, these two paintings should be kept well and passed on to children as heirlooms. After putting away the paintings, everyone continued to drink tea and chat. The content of the chat was nothing more than the previous Easter eggs and the two paintings. As they chatted, they talked about Qin Zhengguo, a friend who was engaged in border trade.
None of the three knew this border trade friend. The only person they had met, Luo Yang, was not here. Luo Yang and Li Xiaoyun only mentioned him briefly yesterday, so they didn't know the details. However, judging from the Easter eggs and the two paintings Luo Yang got, this person was really not a simple person. It was said that he also gave Qin Zhengguo a lot of very high-quality furs. Song Yuanchao also became interested.
In recent years, Song Yuanchao has been busy with his own affairs, mainly the development of Shenghua and other work, and he recently completed the restructuring of Nandu and obtained the controlling rights of Si Te through Nandu. Apart from these, Song Yuanchao has neglected the situation in the north, but this is normal. The big brother in the north has not had normal contact with us for many years. It was only last year that the relationship was restored, but Song Yuanchao happened to be abroad at that time and did not pay much attention to this matter.
Today, because of the Easter eggs and the oil painting, Song Yuanchao noticed the situation of the big brother in the north. Shen Yuanjie was doing border trade in Fenhe, and Qin Zhengguo was also involved. This was the first time he heard of it. Qin Zhengguo was really something. The last time he went to watch a game and stayed with him for so many days, he didn't hear him come in advance.
However, thinking back to his previous life, Qin Zhengguo made his fortune by doing border trade. Originally, he thought that his life trajectory would be different now, but who would have thought that after going around in circles, he would be involved in border trade again, and it was even bigger than Song Yuanchao had imagined.
After the canned food-for-airplane incident, many people in China have a new view on border trade, and the business in the north has become more and more popular in the past two years. Some smart and courageous people have joined this industry one after another, but to be honest, this business is profitable, but the risks are also high, and most people can't do it.
Besides, there is not much time left before the big brother splits up. Counting on one's fingers, it is only about the last year at most. When the big brother's brothers split up, the border trade in the north will be even more prosperous. Countless people will go north with goods to seek opportunities, just like they went south to Guangzhou to trade. This folk trade method has created a large number of wealthy people.
These are all things Song Yuanchao has experienced and known. If it weren't for what happened today, he would have almost forgotten about it, but it's not too late now. Since Qin Zhengguo has already started cooperating with others, it's better to talk to him when he comes back and ask about the details of their cooperation. If possible, Song Yuanchao would not refuse to get involved in this business. Although this business may not look very impressive, the actual profit is extremely lucrative.
Thinking of this, Song Chaoyuan picked up the phone and called Ying Caixia in Hong Kong. Qin Zhengguo was now in Ice City. Although he had a mobile phone with him, the mobile phones and mobile networks today were completely different from those of more than ten years later. Mobile communication services were currently available in only a few cities in China. Cities such as Shanghai, Yanjing, and Yangcheng had no problem with the service, but Ice City had not yet been opened. Naturally, Song Yuanchao could not contact him.
But it doesn't matter, as long as he can contact Ying Caixia. Qin Zhengguo, this wife and child slave, will report to his family every few days. Song Yuanchao told Ying Caixia to bring a message when Qin Zhengguo contacts her, asking Qin Zhengguo to come directly to Shanghai to find him when he returns from Bingcheng. As for what it was, Song Yuanchao didn't say much, just that there were some things he wanted to discuss with him.
Luo Yang only found out about the value of the Easter eggs and oil paintings after Li Xiaoyun came back. He was very surprised at the value of these two things. He had not thought about this. Thinking back to when he took these from Qin Zhengguo, he felt a little embarrassed.
The next day, Luo Yang specifically found Song Yuanchao and asked him if this was true. When Song Yuanchao gave an affirmative answer, Luo Yang smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying that he had not originally intended to take advantage of Qin Zhengguo, but who would have thought that he took advantage of him anyway. What kind of thing was this?
Song Yuanchao laughed, patted Luo Yang on the shoulder and said there was nothing to be embarrassed about, they were all friends, and it was also luck. Since the thing was given to Luo Yang, he could accept it with peace of mind. Luo Yang knew Qin Zhengguo's temper and personality. If he returned the thing to Qin Zhengguo, this guy might not be happy, and he might even turn against Luo Yang.
Besides, this thing was given by Shen Yuanjie, and Qin Zhengguo was just borrowing flowers to offer as a token of appreciation, so Luo Yang didn't need to feel any psychological burden at all. If he really felt bad, he could just give Qin Zhengguo's children some suitable birthday gifts when he had the chance in the future.
Song Chaoyuan's words made Luo Yang suddenly enlightened. He patted his forehead and said that this was a good idea. The two were chatting enthusiastically when Song Yuanchao's phone suddenly rang He picked up the phone and answered it. Qin Zhengguo's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Hello! Is that Yuan Chao? It's me! Zhengguo!" Because it was a long-distance call, Qin Zhengguo spoke in a hoarse voice on the other end of the phone.
"Kid, keep your voice down a bit. What are you yelling about? You're going to deafen my ears." Song Chaoyuan said as he moved the phone a little further away . As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Zhengguo's loud laughter came from the receiver.
"By the way, Yuan Chao, Caixia said you had something to talk to me about?"
"Well, where are you? Still in Ice City?"
"Yes! How did you know? Was it Luo Yang who told you?" Qin Zhengguo asked with a smile.
"Yes, he is right next to me. When will you come back? I want to talk to you about something." Song Yuanchao said directly.
"You won't be back until tomorrow at least. What's the matter? Can't you tell me over the phone?"
"What time is the ticket for tomorrow? Let's talk about it when you get here."
"No problem. If the flight is not delayed, I will arrive in the afternoon. You can send a car to pick me up and I will go directly to your house. By the way, let's keep dinner simple, just mutton hotpot. Invite Luo Yang and Gu Jie. I haven't seen Gu Jie for some time. Let's get together." Qin Zhengguo spoke casually on the phone and arranged everything with just a few words.
Song Yuanchao scolded him with a smile and told him that it was no problem. The two talked a few more words and then hung up the phone.
"Why, are you interested in border trade?" Song Yuanchao was talking to Qin Zhengguo on the phone. Luo Yang was right next to them. After he finished the call, Luo Yang asked thoughtfully.
Song Yuanchao nodded: "I am a little interested. Don't you think there is a way to do border trade with Big Brother now? Besides, Big Brother has been very poor these years, and even sold the good things at home. I want to ask Zhengguo about his friend, and if possible, we can cooperate and get some good things back."
"Swindler!" Luo Yang couldn't help but curse at Song Yuanchao when he saw his greedy face. As soon as he said this, Song Yuanchao burst into laughter, and then Luo Yang couldn't help laughing too.
