Rebirth 81: Being forced into marriage by my sister’s best friend at the beginning

"Who is this?" Lin Ran felt that the old man had an extraordinary temperament.

Yuan Qianyun explained uneasily: "Lin Ran, he is the director of the National Museum.

"Director Zhong?" Lin Ran worked at the National Museum in his previous life, but at that time Tang Lanxuan was already the director.

So I have almost no impression of Director Zhong.

The old man walked forward slowly, nodded slightly to Lin Ran, and took the brocade box in his hand.

The people around him laughed when they saw him taking out the turtle shell-shaped stone.

"This is really ugly."

"Director Zhong, why waste time with him!"

"A poor boy just can't get on the stage!"

However, Director Zhong was not affected by the rumors and straightened his glasses.

Instead, he touched the stone in his hand with a serious face, feeling something unusual.

Then he frowned and looked at it for a long time, motionless.

The birthday banquet had to go on. Mr. Yuan couldn't stand it any longer. He stood up and said, "Xiao Zhong, what do you think?"

"Uncle Zhong, don't waste your time. Let's just drive this liar out." Yuan Jiale decided to take action himself.

But just as he was about to touch Lin Ran, Director Zhong actually spoke.

The tone was extremely exciting: "This...this is really a cultural relic from Hongshan!"

Those present were businessmen from all walks of life and did not have much cultural background.

It's just that they can tell by the tone that this thing is not simple.

Mr. Zhong quickly explained: "The surface lines of the turtle shell are vague, but the features are very vivid. This is exactly the medical style of Hongshan culture."

"Look at this jade again. It looks ugly. In fact, it's not bluestone, but Xiu jade!"

He looked extremely excited!

"Xiuyu?"

Xiu jade is the earliest jade discovered in China.

It was first discovered 8000 years ago and is one of the four great jades of China.

Due to its age, the carving process is relatively primitive, so there will be a lot of impurities mixed in, making it look ordinary.

But the feeling of thousands of years is completely different.

"Your name is Lin Ran, right?" Director Zhong pushed away the bodyguard who was pulling Lin Ran's clothes and trying to drive him out.

"How much do you want this jade turtle shell? Can you transfer it to our National Museum?"

As soon as Mr. Zhong spoke, everyone in the audience stared at the turtle shell in his hand in surprise.

"Our National Museum is willing to pay [-] yuan to buy it."

"Real or fake?" Yuan Qianyun was shocked. They bought this thing from Panjiayuan for five yuan.

So valuable?

When Lin Ran didn't answer, Director Zhong said, "You can add more money, just give me a number."

Lin Ran adjusted his sleeves and then took back the brocade box.

He smiled and said, “This thing won’t be sold no matter how much money you give me.”

"Not for sale?"

"Yes, I won't sell it." Lin Ran closed the brocade box and handed it to Grandma Yuan: "This is a birthday gift for Grandma Qianyun. I won't sell it to anyone else for any amount of money."

Yuan Qianyun on the side curled his lips, looking a little disgusted on the surface, but his hands tightened.

Mr. Yuan and Grandma Yuan laughed.

She took the brocade box handed over by Lin Ran and said to the servant beside her: "Please help me put this thing away."

"Yes, ma'am."

After the servant took the things away, Grandma Yuan stood up, gently touched Yuan Qianyun's hair on her forehead, and said, "Qianyun is usually very filial. Grandma is so happy to give such a big gift this time. I'm so happy." It’s good to know how to return the favor.”

"Grandma, no need. Your health and longevity are the best response to us." Lin Ran said with his fists clasped.

The brothers and sisters who had laughed at Yuan Jiahao just now stopped talking and just drank tea.

Mr. Yuan stroked his beard with a smile and said: "Jiahao has had good vision since childhood, just like me. Now his daughter has inherited this advantage. Yes, the future of the Yuan family is in your hands."

The emcee understood what Mr. Yuan said, so he quickly stirred up the atmosphere and started the next round.

Lin Ran and Yuan Qianyun returned to their seats.

But just as they sat down, they saw Yuan Jiahao walking over.

So they stood up again: "Uncle (Dad)."

Yuan Jiahao's face was red because of what happened just now, and he said with a smile: "What are you doing sitting here?"

"It's time to eat, uncle. I'll toast you later."

"Hey." Yuan Jiahao said, "The old man asked you to sit at his table."

Looking along his hand, Mr. Yuan and Director Zhong both nodded towards him.

As a granddaughter and an outsider, she was actually invited to the main table for dinner.

So in full view of everyone, Lin Ran and Yuan Qianyun came to the main seat and sat down.

They sat next to Director Zhong.

Master Yuan saw that they were acting a little reserved and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, it's just Xiao Zhong who wants to chat with you."

"General Yuan, we are no longer young and we are no longer in the army. Why do you still call me Xiao Zhong?"

"I won't call anyone here for you. If you have anything to ask, just ask."

Director Zhong also poured wine for Lin Ran and said, "Lin Ran, are you the rumored master Lin?"

Just as Lin Ran was about to answer, Yuan Qianyun pushed him and said, "Grandpa Zhong is senior to Grandpa Tang and is the first generation veteran of the Beijing Museum. You should pay attention to your image."

He gave an OK gesture to Yuan Qianyun in private.

But he nodded slightly and said: "Mr. Zhong, I would like to thank my friends in the antique circle for their support. I am the one!"

"As expected, it's Mr. Lin, no wonder you can buy such a rare product." Of course Director Zhong wants to buy the Hongshan Jade Turtle, but seeing Mrs. Yuan's fondness for it, he probably won't let it go to anyone else.

He took a fancy to the Red Mountain Jade Turtle and called to ask him where he got it.

"Dad, Mom, Uncle Zhong."

Before Lin Ran wanted to answer the question, a female voice interrupted their conversation.

I saw a charming woman, holding a red wine glass and wearing a red cheongsam, standing next to them.

Yuan Qianyun lowered his head and shouted: "Auntie."

But the woman ignored her and said to Director Zhong: "Uncle Zhong, don't forget, he is the owner of a handicraft shop. He can't make anything."

"Moreover." The woman glanced at Lin Ran, "As far as I know, a master of jade counterfeiting came to the capital recently and came from Ruili. Uncle Zhong, do you think it is a fake?"

The visitor is Yuan Qianyun's aunt, Fang Hongyu, who is also Yuan Jiale's wife.

She is both aunt and aunt.

Of course Yuan Jiale did not dare to speak. As Fang Hongyu was a member of the Fang family, Mr. Yuan could not get angry directly. Instead, he said in a joking tone: "Hongyu, are you questioning your Uncle Zhong's strength?"

"Of course not." Fang Hongyu smiled, "It's just that I heard that Shengshi Crafts has recruited many masters of counterfeiting, and the handicrafts made are more authentic than the last. Even Mr. Qin and others from the National Palace Museum were mistaken. .”

Lin Ran was a little confused. Why didn't he remember that he had offended this woman?Can't he stand down in front of so many people?

But he had to explain clearly: "What we at Shengshi Craftsmanship are handicrafts, not fakes."

"Who knows? Of course, I also know that you are highly skilled and can't see any flaws at all, so I remind Uncle Zhong." The woman raised her glass and toasted to Master Yuan and Grandma Yuan, "Dad, Mom, I respect you. One cup.”

"and many more!"

Lin Ran suddenly stood up.