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Chapter 63 Gifts
Four feet of rice paper, four big characters in block letters "Still waters run deep".

Compared with real antiques, 5000 yuan may not be a big deal, but contemporary calligraphers and painters sell [-] yuan for a character. This level is already well-known in Sichuan. It's not a problem to sell a hundred thousand.

This Ge Sheng is indeed a well-known calligrapher and painter in Shu. He is most famous for his block letters, which are quite ancient in style, different from the veins and bones, but very graceful.

"Boss Zhou, Mr. Ge Sheng's handwriting is fresh and refined, with a unique style and a style of his own. You really have a vision!"

Boss Li said cheerfully while tidying up.

"Wait! I want this word!"

At this moment, an untimely voice sounded, and a young man dressed in a well-known brand name came over, looked at Boss Li cheerfully and said directly.

Zhou Meiling frowned, and Zhou Yu also frowned and looked at the visitor.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhao, Miss Zhou has ordered this painting from me two months ago."

Boss Li is also a fastidious person, with a modest smile on his face, he said cheerfully.

"Haha, make a reservation? I told Mr. Ge half a year ago that as long as he is willing to write, I will pay a high price of 1 yuan per word. So, does it mean that I made a reservation half a year ago?"

Boss Li has already made it very clear. Not only did the young man have no intention of retreating, but he still looked confident and said cheerfully: "Besides, antique shops are like this. The one with the highest price gets it. Ten thousand a word. 'Still water runs deep' I like it very much, I will add another 5, [-] yuan, and I will buy it!"

Zhou Meiling's frown deepened, and she couldn't help looking at Boss Li, worried that Boss Li would change his mind.

Boss Li put away the gentle smile on his face, looked at the young man seriously and said, "Mr. Zhao, this is not how business is done. If you really asked Mr. Ge for words half a year ago, Mr. Ge is still unwilling to give it to you." You should know the inscription yourself, I will not sell Mr. Ge's writing to you!"

After Boss Li finished speaking, he directly stuffed the words into Zhou Meiling's hands.

Zhou Meiling got the words, she was determined, she nodded to Boss Li, and said with a smile: "Boss Li is very happy to cooperate with you!"

As for the so-called Mr. Zhao, Zhou Meiling didn't take a second look at him from the beginning to the end. However, when they were about to go out, the young man suddenly laughed.

"Zhou Meiling, you are really pretending to be noble!"

As the young man finished speaking, two subordinates immediately stepped forward to stop Zhou Yu and the others.

"I will give you one last chance to give me the words. The price is negotiable. If you dare to take away Mr. Ge's words today, I can guarantee that this store will close down tomorrow!"

As soon as the young man said this, Zhou Meiling frowned and stopped.

Boss Li's face also became ugly, he never thought Mr. Zhao would be so daring!
The young man called Mr. Zhao was named Zhao Jian. The Zhao family in Sichuan was engaged in reselling antiques. There were five chain stores in Luodai, Huanglong, and Tianfu Yiyi, and the business was doing well.

It is said that the Zhao family has a big backer behind it, so that it can flourish in Shu in just a few years.

Back then, Zhou Meiling was always harassed by Zhao Jian at the beginning of her business.

However, this shameless guy now even threatens her with Boss Li's storefront!

Boss Li was Zhou Meiling's partner back then. He was honest and kind, and he was well-known in the industry.

"Boss Zhou! You don't have to worry about me! In broad daylight, the world is bright and bright. I, Li Dehou, have done a good job and am not afraid of villains!"

Boss Li also had anger on his face, and said forcefully.

The corner of Zhou Meiling's mouth curled up into a wry smile. Others didn't understand, but she knew how despicable and shameless Zhao Jian was, otherwise she wouldn't have changed careers. She couldn't embarrass Boss Li just because of a single word, so she could only sigh in her heart and think You should directly raise your hand and hand the word to Zhao Jian.

However, at this moment, Zhou Yu held Zhou Meiling's wrist, walked up with a smile, and said, "Auntie, Boss Li has already sold this painting to you, so you don't need to hand it over to others. Something happened."

Zhou Meiling sighed in her heart, gave Zhou Yu a blank look, and handed the word to Zhao Jian, warning in a deep voice, "I hope you will keep your word."

"Hehe, brat, you don't have the right to speak here!"

Zhao Jian took the words triumphantly, gave Zhou Yu a displeased look, and said with a sneer, "What are the kids doing when the adults are talking? If I get your aunt in the future, you still have to call me uncle!"

Zhao Jian looked about the same age as Zhou Yu, but he fell in love with Zhou Meiling.

After the pursuit was rejected, Zhou Meiling exhausted all the rogue and lowly methods, and Zhou Meiling took the trouble and had to change careers. However, Zhao Jian still couldn't forget that Zhou Meiling's forced compromise not only did not make him restrain, but intensified it!

He seemed to have tasted the sweetness for the first time. The scene where Zhou Meiling compromised with him seemed to have finally grasped Zhou Meiling's weakness!

When Zhou Meiling heard this, her pretty face was immediately filled with anger. The people around her were whispering and even laughing. Most of these people were outsiders. When Zhao Jian made a move, they had already hid away to watch the excitement. For fear of harming the fish in the pond.

Now hearing Zhao Jian's rascal's words, there are even more discussions.

"Zhao Jian, do you think I, Zhou Meiling, will bow to you if you use this despicable method? You are wishful thinking!"

Zhou Meiling said angrily, she was quite embarrassed by the whispering around her, so she turned around and left quickly.

Zhou Yu frowned and glanced at Zhao Jian, then turned and followed Zhou Meiling's footsteps.

Zhao Jianle looked at Zhou Meiling's round back, clicked his tongue, and said with a smile: "Such a woman has a taste..."

"Zhao Jian! Aren't you afraid of retribution for being so wicked!?"

Li Dehou glared at Zhao Jian angrily, and reprimanded him.

"Old stuff..."

Zhao Jian narrowed his eyes and glanced at Li Dehou, sneered, turned and left.

He knew in his heart that it was not enough for Zhou Meiling to behave like Fan Li Dehou, but just now he thought of Zhou Meiling's younger sister Xiaoya who was still in college. some.

However, now it seems that Xiaoya is a good breakthrough if he wants to win Zhou Meiling.

Thinking of this, Zhao Jian excitedly licked his dry lips, thinking evilly that if two beauties, one big and one small, could really roll on the same bed with him...

"Auntie, you don't seem like someone who is interested in antiques, what did you buy that word for?"

When the three of them left the store, Zhou Yu saw that Zhou Meiling was frowning all the time, obviously still angry and worried about what happened just now, so he changed the subject.

"The villain is not big, how do you know I'm not interested in antiques?"

Zhou Meiling gave Zhou Yu a blank look, and finally concealed her unhappiness, with a smile on her face again.

Zhou Yu didn't answer Zhou Meiling's words, but just looked at her cheerfully.

Zhou Meiling couldn't help being stunned for a moment, thinking of the scene where Zhou Yu stopped her from sending out the words in the store just now, she couldn't help but feel moved. She suddenly felt that Zhou Yu was a little different now, perhaps because of her social experience after graduating from university.

"Buying characters is for giving gifts."

Zhou Meiling smiled and finally said.

"Gift?"

Zhou Yu was taken aback, and said: "If the other party likes calligraphy and painting, there are many famous calligraphy and painting in antique shops, why do you have to choose that one? If you want, I can help you choose."

"I almost forgot, Xiao Zhou graduated with a major in archeology!"

Zhou Meiling smiled and shook her head, and said: "But the matter of giving gifts is not that simple. If it is too expensive, it will appear too attentive, if it is too humble, it will not be taken seriously. If you can't match what you like, you won't be taken seriously. The word just now is the most important. Good choice."

Zhou Yu nodded. It seems that the person Zhou Meiling wants to give a gift to should be an elder or benefactor, and the other person should like Ge Sheng's characters very much.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yu nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, auntie, when you need this gift, just wrap it on me."

"the day after tomorrow."

Zhou Meiling nodded to Zhou Yu, then picked up the phone and tapped a few times, and Zhou Yu immediately received the 10 yuan transferred from Zhou Meiling.

"It doesn't need to be too expensive or too shabby, just less than 10 yuan, preferably calligraphy and painting, preferably simple and orthodox calligraphy and painting like block letters."

Zhou Yu smiled bitterly and said, "Auntie, why are you being so polite with me? How can I take your money?"

"Don't say those useless things!"

Zhou Meiling rolled her eyes and said, "Your aunt, if I'm short of money, I won't be polite to you! Let's go, you guys finally come to Sichuan once, and I'll take you to eat delicious food!"

In the afternoon, Zhou Meiling brought Zhou Yu and Lin Ying to her restaurant - Bashu Renjia.

Authentic Sichuan cuisine, Zhou Meiling's straightforward personality and Lin Ying hit it off very well, and the more they chatted, the more enthusiastic they became.

Zhou Meiling was also a little surprised. She thought that a beautiful girl like Lin Ying should be a lady, but the gentle and elegant type did not expect that she was a full-fledged female man in her bones, and she was very strong.

He even recognized Zhou Meiling as his sister in front of Zhou Yu, and looked at Zhou Yu provocatively, as if he was complacent because he took advantage of his seniority.

"Sister Meiling, I'm actually an official. I can tell at a glance that Zhao Jian just now is definitely a disaster. Why don't I help you cure his stink!"

When it came to speculation, Lin Ying directly expressed her thoughts and looked at Zhou Meiling seriously.

"Xiaoying, you are guests from afar, just eat and have fun! If Zhao Jian can do anything to win me, there will be no Zhou Meiling today! Come, try this, twice-cooked pork can only be considered authentic if it is made in Sichuan! "

As Zhou Meiling spoke, she picked two pieces of twice-cooked pork for Lin Ying, and Lin Ying was immediately attracted by the delicacies in the bowl.

(End of this chapter)