Chapter 369 Luncheon
The entire apprenticeship ceremony lasted for about an hour. After the ceremony ended, it was already past 11:00 noon.
The guests who came to watch the ceremony were very enthusiastic. Not to mention that the four top masters in the industry took one disciple together was enough to become a grand event in the industry. Just being able to see the older generation of masters with one eye today is enough to make these guests very happy.
Most of the guests who were invited to watch the ceremony today were big names in the circle, and those with insufficient identities could not receive such invitations. Mr. Liu and others were the top experts in the circle, and ordinary people could not receive invitations from them in person.
But these big names in the circle are nothing in front of the older generation of masters who can be called legends. These legendary figures are rare to see at ordinary times, just like Mr. Yang, who lived in seclusion in Tianqu’s hometown early without caring about the world. Not to mention them, it is difficult for everyone in the Palace Museum to see Mr. Yang.
Today, Mr. Yang not only served as the host of this apprenticeship ceremony, but also nine legendary masters of the older generation appeared in one go. This is simply unimaginable.
Although four seniors went back due to physical reasons after the ceremony, five stayed to accompany everyone to have a luncheon. This is definitely a great honor for people in the circle.
When the guests came to the booked hotel for dinner, they realized that the drinks at lunch today were too unusual.
There were more than 90 guests who came to watch the ceremony today. Including the disciples and relatives and friends brought by these guests, there were a total of about 200 people, and twenty banquets could be held in the hotel.
Then everyone saw a jar of black earthenware jars placed in the center of the wine table. It was obvious that this earthenware jar was a wine jar because the mud seal on it had been opened, and only the cover and wax seal inside had not been opened.
Those who can attend the ceremony today are all big names in the circle, and their eyesight is absolutely fine. Therefore, they can see at a glance that this kind of earthenware jar is an old item that has been around for at least half a century, and this way of sealing the jar is now rare. Therefore, these guests are curious and looking forward to what kind of wine will be after these jars are opened.
With this jar of wine, no one paid attention to Feitian Moutai next to it.
Sure enough, before the banquet began, Mr. Liu, one of the owners of today, stood up and explained to the people in the hall: "I believe everyone has seen these jars of wine placed on the table today. These wines were provided by my disciple Yang Jing. They were Erguotou old wines that had been buried in the underground cellar for more than 60 years. Yang Jing also bought such a batch of wines by chance. Today, thanks to everyone's care, so he specially brought out twenty jars to entertain you. The amount of wine is very small, so one jar of wine can only be served on a table. I hope everyone will forgive me."
As soon as Mr. Liu said this, the whole hall immediately felt like it was in an uproar.
Those who play antique collections are either good tea or good wine, and more importantly, they both. Almost every one of the guests present had a good drink. Now, when they heard that the jar of wine on the table today was Erguotou wine buried underground for more than 60 years, how could they hold it down?
They are all collectibles, so of course they know the price of this kind of wine. To put it no exaggeration, if this kind of wine is on sale, the seven-digit price is just the starting price!
However, how many bottles can be found in this old wine that has been stored in the cellar for more than 60 years?
Even those who don’t drink much or simply don’t drink alcohol can’t help but try it.
This kind of wine can be eaten with less, especially those young people. If they drink this kind of wine last time, they will be able to blow it for several years after they go back!
Have you ever drunk a sip of wine worth tens of thousands of yuan?
Of course, these guests were more shocked by Yang Jing's work. If these twenty jars of wine were taken out, it would be tens of millions! A luncheon drank tens of millions of old wine. Even if you look at the whole country, few people would be able to do this work.
The most important thing is that some top tycoons may be able to take out tens of millions of wine, but these old wines are not even worthy of money! Anyone who gets this old wine will probably cherish it and collect it. Who would take it out for people who don’t hesitate to drink it for people they don’t know...
Of course, Yang Jing’s four masters also had a bright face. They accepted apprentices, but the apprentices took out these old wines so richly. This was definitely a gold on their faces!
Yang Jing, Princess, Liu Lao and Xiao Lao accompanied Yang Lao, Geng Lao, Lu Lao and three other top masters in the industry, Yang Dad and Yang Mom, Guo Lao and Cai Yi, and accompanied several other older generation masters at another table.
Mr. Lu, who was sitting in the guest of honor, drank a small sip of wine, and his lips were soft and his face was full of wrinkles. "Good wine, Lao Geng, Lao Yang, the wine provided by this little guy is so good. I haven't drunk such a fragrant wine for many years. I remember the last time I drank such a good wine, I went to Ziguang Pavilion with Mr. Qi Gong. At that time, the Prime Minister was still there. What the Prime Minister invited me and Mr. Qi Gong to drink was Erguotou wine hidden in the cellar before Liberation. Tsk tsk, the taste was really endless. I didn't expect that it has been almost fifty years, and I could still drink such a good wine."
Yang Jing said respectfully: "Grandpa Lu, I am just borrowing flowers to offer Buddha. You like to drink and take two oaths when you leave later."
When Mr. Lu heard this, he laughed and pointed at Yang Jing and said, "This little kid is very happy. Xiao Liu and Xiao Xiao, it is your blessing to be able to receive such good disciples."
This old man Lu is not an ordinary person. He is already ninety years old this year. He was also from the Palace Museum and is still in the hospital. The most amazing thing is that this old man served as the director of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage in 1982. By 1991, he even served as the director of the Palace Museum. Now he also holds many heavyweight positions.
None of the guests present today, in terms of qualifications, can match him. Even the current President Shan of the Palace Museum who came to watch the ceremony today is a junior in front of this old man.
Haven't you seen that even Mr. Liu and Mr. Xiao are of the "little" generation in his mouth?
Mr. Liu and Mr. Xiao smiled and said, "Old Dean, you have over the award."
Old Geng, who was sitting in the deputy guest of honor, smiled and said, "Old Lu is not the one who praises people casually. When he was in charge of work in the yard, wasn't you the little guys secretly called the 'black-faced tiger'?"
Several people laughed.
Mr. Geng continued, "I think Lao Lu also likes this child. How about it, Lao Lu, do you want to take Yang Jing as a closed disciple?"
Old Lu smiled and waved his hand and said, "I have the heart but no strength. I am so old and I don't have the energy to teach my disciples anymore. If I accept this child, will it delay the child? Besides, if I accept this child, how can I calculate this generation? Xiao Liu, Xiao Xiao and the others will have to give me a senior brother when they see me? I will call you uncle uncle when they see you, I won't do such a thing, I'm not confused yet!"
Several people laughed again
Mr. Yang joked, "You old Lu, you know yourself! I have such a close relationship with Xiaojing, and I didn't dare to accept this child because I was afraid that I would not have enough energy to delay the child. So, we old guys are just going to live our lives at home now. It's been a few years since we've been struggling, so let's just stop tossing. Xiaojing's child is seen by Xiao Liu and Xiaoxiao, and they don't look crooked."
Taking advantage of the time when a few people were talking, Yang Jing and Princess poured wine for these people. At the table, they were the youngest and had the lowest seniority, so the job of pouring wine was naturally not the turn of others.
When the two returned to their seats, Mr. Geng looked at the princess and said, "Xiao Jing, is this girl your wife or girlfriend?"
"Grandpa Geng, this is my girlfriend Bai Yu Ge, but we will be engaged next month. After we get engaged, we will come to Yanjing together to continue our doctoral studies."
The princess stood up generously and called each other one by one.
Mr. Lu smiled and said, "Girl, what kind of doctoral degree do you want to study? Do you want to come to the Central Academy of Fine Arts to study for my doctoral degree?"
Princess smiled and said, "Grandpa Lu, how do you know that I like painting? I have loved painting since I was a child, but it's a pity that I can only use as a hobby. I want to learn art, but it's a pity that the major and art I studied are not reliable."
Mr. Lu smiled and said, "I am now a professor in the Department of Art History of China National Arts. If you want to study for a Ph.D. in China National Arts, I can say hello to you."
"Grandpa Lv, this won't make you a mistake, right?" Princess asked with a smile.
This sentence made everyone at the table laugh.
"I won't make mistakes. As long as you are willing to come, I guarantee you to be a doctoral student at CCMI. Although I am not teaching now, I still have some things to do."
Princess looked at Yang Jing, and Yang Jing said, "This is up to you. You can go to whatever you like?" Although Princess has decided to come to Yanjing with Yang Jing to study for a doctorate, she has never thought about which school to study. Seeing that the list of doctoral students from major universities is about to come out, if she waits further, Princess will not be able to study for a doctorate this year.
Originally, the princess came to Yanjing this time to attend Yang Jing's apprenticeship ceremony, and the other was to determine which school to study for a doctoral student. The result was not yet confirmed. Mr. Lu, who is a Beidou in the industry, actually offered to ask Princess to study for a doctoral student at Yangmei, which was also an unexpected surprise. The most important thing is that Princess really likes art. Studying a doctoral student at Yangmei is also a good choice.
Hearing Yang Jing say this, the princess smiled and nodded and said, "Then Grandpa Lu, I'll trouble you about this."
"Haha, there is no problem or not. I just look at you, girl."
The princess took the wine glass very well and toasted Mr. Lu, and walked over to serve Mr. Lu.
I had already drunk three cups of wine just now. Mr. Lu is so old. In addition, although this wine is delicious, the degree is really not low. For a moment, the old man was in great interest.
"Haha, I'm very happy to be a part of this tour today. I'm very happy to drink such a delicious old wine at noon. I'm even happier to see the beautiful couple Yang Jing and Gege again. I have nothing to say. I'll give you a couple a piece of handwriting!"
Chapter completed!