pappabearbooks Chapter 1316: Bronze Guanyin
Chapter 1316: Bronze Guanyin
Zhuang Sheng and Tong Yang only have a relationship between customers and shopkeepers, and they have no deep friendship.
Although he knew that Tong Yang had met some collectors in the capital because of his large store business, he didn't know the quality of the collectors he knew.
It was very possible that he was deceived by Lin Ran.
The more I thought about it, the more I felt like this. After all, the last disciple Tang Lanxuan accepted was a dangerous person.
Zhuang Sheng's words came to an abrupt end, and to Lin Ran's ears, they sounded like words that Brother Lao Dong often said.
Everyone who understands understands, but there is no point in telling you if you don’t understand.
However, he was indeed very concerned about Tang Lanxuan's affairs and planned to pursue further inquiries.
At this moment, Tong Yang's voice came from the backyard: "Hey, be careful not to damage it."
It turned out that he was the one who brought the Bronze Guanyin!
Hearing that Master Liu Yu's works had been brought up, even Zhuang Sheng, who looked miserable, stood up immediately.
I saw Tong Yang urging a waiter.He held a Guanyin statue in both hands and walked step by step for fear of touching it.
There was a boss staring at me next to him, who looked very nervous, so his actions looked a bit funny.
But he still brought the bronze statue in without any danger and slowly placed it on the table.
Tong Yang was relieved when he saw that the bronze statue was not damaged.
Then he said to the guy: "Okay, you can go about your work."
The capitalist's face is clearly revealed, and he looks very much like the nouveau riche of this era.
Lin Ran looked at the bronze statue on the table. It was a bronze statue fifty centimeters high and twenty centimeters wide. The whole body shone with a dark gold light. It was obviously carefully kept.
Judging from the material, it should be cast from high-quality brass.
What Lin appreciates even more is the configuration of the bronze statue, which has perfect streamlined lines without any wear and tear. It is completed in one go and has a vivid image.
What is placed on the table in front of them is the statue of Guanyin that is the favorite of tourists!
After arranging the bronze statue, Tong Yang sat across from them and said with a smile: "Mr. Lin, I wonder if this bronze statue can catch your eye?"
His expression didn't seem to be inquiring, but rather showing off.
Lin Ran did not hesitate to praise him: "Yes, this Guanyin statue is extremely beautifully carved, and even the patterns are natural and freehand. It not only shows the beauty of the bronze statue, but also shows the solemn and solemn image of Guanyin. It is indeed made by a master." .”
Just by taking a glance, Lin Ran could tell that this master was different.
Ordinary people usually go to two extremes when carving Guanyin.
Otherwise, Guanyin is carved very solemnly, like a fighting god or Buddha.
Otherwise, Guanyin should be carved with kind facial features and kind eyes, just like Maitreya Buddha.
But in fact, Guanyin is serious and compassionate, and being able to integrate the two shows the superb level of the craftsman.
Moreover, the copper used is also of high quality.
Taken together, it is not an exaggeration to call it a top-quality work of modern bronze sculpture, no, even a top-quality work.
"Discerning! Mr. Lin is indeed an expert!" Hearing the praise for his bronze statue, Tong Yang also seemed very happy, as if he was praising his own child.
This is their treasure. If others look down upon him, Tong Yang may even get angry on the spot.
Through Lin Ran's description, he understood that Lin Ran was definitely not a swindler, but a truly knowledgeable person.
And unlike Zhuang Sheng next to him, he doesn't hesitate to praise him, and he doesn't have the airs of a secretary in the Chinese Language and Literature Department. He is a friend worth making.
Tong Yang already had this idea in his mind.
Zhuang Sheng, who was left aside, was naturally a little unhappy. He also carefully observed the Guanyin statue, trying to find some faults so that he could slap them both in the face.
However, he is not a layman.
The bronze statue in front of him has exquisite decoration, solemn appearance, and full of compassion in his eyes.
Faced with a bronze sculpture of this level, it is really difficult to find fault.
After carefully observing the bronze statue, Zhuang Sheng sighed: "What a superb work!"
Unexpectedly, the picky Zhuang Sheng praised the Guanyin statue, and Tong Yang felt even more happy.
If you can get this great god to say yes, then this bronze statue will really be fine.
Lin Ran continued to admire the bronze statue. This bronze statue was not an antique, but a handicraft just like the products in his shop.
But his shop mainly displays wood carvings and pottery. Bronze carving is an industry with a very high threshold. It not only requires exquisite craftsmanship, but also has certain requirements for the hardware of the workshop.
After Lin Ran saw the bronze statue, he actually had the idea of wanting to win over this craftsman.
If you take a closer look, Tianxia Pavilion is not just another Shengshi Craftsmanship, but they focus on bronze sculptures, while Shengshi Craftsmanship covers a wide range of products, from wood carvings to calligraphy and painting.
He was thinking about business matters, but in the eyes of others, they only saw his love for the bronze statue.
Zhuang Sheng came up with an idea. If he gave this thing to the head of the Huo family, he would definitely like it.
It is rumored that although he is 60 years old, he still makes jokes to outsiders and hopes to have children in his old age.
If you send this bronze statue to me, he will like it.
So, Zhuang Sheng said directly: "Boss Tong, how much does this Guanyin statue cost?"
As soon as he said these words, Lin Ran and Tong Yang were stunned.
Tong Yang first smiled and said: "Mr. Zhuang, haven't I told you before? This is the treasure of the store and will not be sold."
"Don't sell it? Why are you taking it out if you don't want to sell it?" Zhuang Sheng said with a domineering look, "Boss, I want to buy it."
Although he felt that Zhuang Sheng was acting like this, Tong Yang never forgot one thing, which was Zhuang Sheng's position.
Perhaps he is just a small local leader in the Ministry of Chinese Language and Literature.
But the special operating rights of their store must be submitted to Zhuang Sheng for approval every year. If he really wants to buy it, he has no way to refuse.
But if you sell it, you will offend the master chef in the store.
We are in a dilemma.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhuang Sheng added, "Do you think I can't afford it?"
"No, I didn't mean that, it's just..." Tong Yang kept smiling, but didn't know where to start.
At this time, a deep voice came from behind the door.
"This is my proudest work, and I won't sell it."
"Mr. Liu Yu!" Tong Yang originally did not want to see Liu Yu in the shop, but only wanted him to stay in his workshop.
But at this moment, Liu Yu was like his savior.
With Liu Yu, I can put all the responsibilities on him. When the time comes, I can give Zhuang Sheng some money and there will be a shop and everything will be fine.
Tong Yang pretended to be angry and said: "Liu Yu, this is Minister Zhuang, please speak politely."
"I don't care who he is, he can do such things as forced buying and selling. Is there any royal method?" Liu Yu came directly to the table and prepared to leave with Tong Guanyin.