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Chapter 902 Mr. Paul

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“River of Thames!”

After taking a look, Wang Guan vaguely felt that the river outside should be the mother river of Britain, and the Thames River, which can flow history. Like the Yellow River and Yangtze River in China, the Thames River can be called the British artery and nurtured the splendid Scottish civilization.

"Yes, it's the Thames."

At the same time, Yu Wei walked over and smiled and said, "The Thames River, which runs through the famous cities in the UK, has many entertainment facilities on both sides of the river bank. If you are interested, you will take you to see it tomorrow."

"Forget it, the main thing is important." Wang Guan shook his head and said, "The most urgent thing is... let's go to bed first."

"Okay, then I won't disturb you to rest."

In fact, it was not only Wang Guan, but also Yu Wei, Fang Mingsheng and others who felt a little tired, said hello to each other, and went back to their room to sleep. Then at night, everyone woke up slowly and gathered in the living room.

"I finally got alive."

At the right time, Wang Guan stretched out his muscles and saw Fang Mingsheng handing him a cup of coffee, and immediately expressed his gratitude. However, he was not very comfortable with the taste of the coffee after all, so he took a sip and put it down, and asked casually: "You guys got up early, what are you talking about?"

“We’re discussing the dinner location.”

Fang Mingsheng smiled and said, "What about you, do you want to have Chinese or Western food?"

"Western food bar, at least authentic." Wang Guan sighed: "I heard that foreign Chinese food has been improved and the taste is more in line with the taste of foreigners. So it's better to eat Western food directly."

"There are also original flavors, but there are only a few." Yu Wei smiled and said, "There are hundreds of restaurants in Chinatown. There are also several restaurants with authentic tastes, but the business is not easy to do. I don't know if it has closed."

Hearing this, Fang Mingsheng sighed a little: "It's not easy to make a living in a foreign country, so seek change. It's out of the essence, and not seeking change is a dead end."

"That's why Mr. Kong wants to return to his roots." Yu Wei nodded, feeling a little bit.

I felt that the topic was heavy, so I took the aftertaste over and said with a smile: "Actually, Western food is good, I know there is a restaurant with good Western food that is more suitable for Chinese tastes. Then again, there are more Chinese people coming to London to travel, and some Western restaurants are also seeking change, otherwise how can they make money."

“That’s right…”

Wang Guan and Fang Mingsheng have a similar feeling. Whether they are Chinese or foreigners, as long as there is competition, they will definitely require change. Sooner or later, they will be eliminated.

"Let's go, go to have a meal."

At the same time, Yu Wei also stood up and greeted him. Speaking of which, this place was his home court, so he naturally had to fulfill his friendship with the landlords. This was also a Chinese-style human relationship that had been integrated into his bones. The other two naturally had no objection. So he followed Yu Wei to leave the hotel and then came to a restaurant with a quiet and romantic environment.

When he walked into the box, Wang Guan looked around casually and found that Yu Wei was right. This restaurant is indeed more inclined to the Chinese style. Not only is the decoration with traditional Chinese knots, ink and water landscape paintings, but also the Chinese national flag is hung. Although he knew that this was a wedge to please the Chinese, Wang really felt that it was much more friendly after watching it.

That's it. Since you want to make money from the Chinese, you should try every means to please the Chinese. Don't always shout that the friendship between the two countries will last for a long time, seek China's support and investment, and restore the country's economy. On the other hand, you will promote the theory of China's threat and try your best to unite and restrain China. In this case, who will have a good mood and a good face.

"What do you want to eat?"

After sitting down, Yu Wei handed over the menu.

Wang Guan glanced at him and saw that he would definitely not understand the English words on the menu, but there was also a Chinese explanation. Even if there were only simpler words, it was enough for him to understand the meaning.

"I don't know how it tastes, you decide."

After looking at it for a while, Wang Guan returned the menu and then looked at the pictures of the box walls. On the two walls, there were not only Chinese ink and water landscape paintings, but also classic Western oil paintings.

After a closer look, Wang Guan found that this oil painting was not a photo or something, but a pattern drawn with brushes and paints. It was just that this oil painting was too classic, it was Leonardo da Vinci's last supper.

Seeing this, Wang Guan also realized the cultural differences between China and the West. If it were in China, who would dare to hang the last supper next to the restaurant, he would probably be scolded to death. However, he hanged it out here in a noble way, but no one was surprised.

Wang Guan thought that the people who set up the restaurant should not be clear about the Chinese people's taboos, but simply thought that hanging an oil painting related to diet in the place where they were eating may increase the interest of diners. After thinking about it, the most famous oil painting related to diet is probably this last supper.

"This painting...hand-painted?"

At the right time, Fang Mingsheng also looked at it, and then smiled and said, "It looks pretty good."

Don’t doubt his artistic appreciation ability. Maybe he can’t be very clever, but his most basic identification ability is still not bad. If you look at it a little, you will find that the composition of the oil painting is more exquisite, especially the details, which is very well handled. It is definitely not comparable to the original painting, but it does have some skills in the original work.

The original painting is painted on the wall of a monastery in Milan. Fang Mingsheng has specially visited and visited it. He has a deep impression in his mind. Now, a little comparison is made, and it will definitely be able to distinguish between the advantages and disadvantages.

However, it is not surprising that the last supper was a world-famous painting. Over the past few hundred years, I don’t know how many painters have copied and depicted it, but no one dares to claim that the pictures they copied and depicted can surpass the original works. It is a good evaluation to have the skill of Leonardo da Vinci.

“There are a lot of things like this in the gallery.”

At the same time, Yu Wei finished ordering and said with a smile: "There are masterpieces carefully depicted by famous painters, and the works of unfamous painters. But the most is the practice drawings that students from the art academy earn extra money. Give them dozens of pounds to buy a good picture. So those who come here to travel like to buy one if they meet..."

It's only a few hundred yuan for dozens of pounds, and people who can come to travel are not short of this money. If you have good luck, buy this painting and collect it for decades. Maybe the students who painted the paintings will become famous painters, and then their works will naturally rise and make a fortune.

Most people definitely don’t have such patience, but when they were in Hong Kong, Wang Guan heard from two art agents Sha Qingfeng and Lao Meng that some of their peers were also investing in Xiaoyuan while pursuing short-term returns.

For example, target some more potential rookie painters, then buy their paintings, or help them operate them. Anyway, you don’t rush to get rewards, or you can make a fortune in twenty or thirty years.

Of course, it is also possible that the waste will be wasted. This is also an inevitable situation. Since it is an investment, there must be risks. To put it bluntly, this matter also brings the nature of gambling, and it also tests personal vision.

In ancient times, there were many horses with thousands of miles, but Bole was not. In modern times, there were many Bole, but few horses with thousands of miles. Whether a thousand miles can be found is really more important to chance and luck.

"The students' paintings are of varying quality and are not suitable for investment."

As a businessman, Fang Mingsheng bought antique calligraphy and paintings, half because of his liking, while the other half was an investment. And he never shy away from this and said frankly: "In contrast, I prefer to buy some works of young painters with a little reputation. They are in the rising stage and are more likely to achieve success."

Everyone also understands that this gain has two meanings: one is the success of young painters, and the other is the success of investment. Compared with investing in students, it is indeed more stable. However, the funds required are naturally more, and ordinary people cannot play with them.

"Forget it, I don't understand this."

At this time, Wang Guan also smiled and said, "But I always heard rumors that mainland experts are picking up bargains overseas. London should also have a gathering place similar to the Chinese antique market."

"Yes, there are several large flea markets." Yu Wei smiled and said, "It's like Panjiayuan. Every weekend, it is filled with all kinds of old furniture and antiques. There are many stalls there, and you can see antiques from all over the world, from the Roman era to the 20th century."

"By the way, we are going to visit Mr. Paul tomorrow, and there is a flea market near his house." While speaking, Yu Wei suggested: "If you are interested, you can go to the market after you finish the work."

Mr. Paul is the contact person of the Overseas Porcelain Research Association in London. He should have the information of Mr. Zhu Da (?) on hand. Even if he knows that the information may be fabricated, everyone still plans to take a look and look forward to finding some useful clues.

"Let's talk about it." Wang Guan nodded and stopped talking. Because at this time, the waiter had already brought the food up and placed it neatly on the dining table.

"Come on, don't be polite, you're starting to move." Yu Wei smiled and said, "The table etiquette and other things are not very particular in front of your own people. You can eat whatever you like..."

Although it is not particular, Wang Guan still knew the basic common sense of the left fork and right knife. He was a little uncomfortable at the beginning, but it was purely a problem of habits, and it would be fine if he used too much. Just like chopsticks, I guess many Westerners don’t understand how the Easterners can use two small sticks so flexibly.

There is no need to express the process of dinner. The aftertaste is recommended correctly. The food tastes quite delicious, but for some reason, Wang Guan always feels that it lacks a little heat and has not reached the level of deliciousness. But when you go out, just let it go.

After half an hour passed, the three of them finished their dinner, and then, led by Yuwei, visited the night view on both sides of the river along the Thames River, and did not return to the hotel until late at night.
Chapter completed!
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