Chapter 101 I've Heard of You, Professor Yan's Proud Student

After closing the car door, Zhou Yichuan got in and said lazily, "Weren't you the one who started pretending?"

Chen Jinyue, “…”

"You were pretending first," she corrected. "You weren't like this to me before, but now you're so meticulous and polite?"

Zhou Yichuan started the car. "You are my partner and my grandfather's honored guest. Now you are on my territory. Do you expect me to ignore you?"

Chen Jinyue, "You also know that you ignored people before?"

Zhou Yichuan, “…”

How could someone possess both the qualities of being flattering and servile and being sharp and critical?

The young master of the Zhou family returned to his familiar territory.

Of course, you drive your own car.

A Bentley Bacalar.

This sports car, which represents the perfect fusion of luxury and performance, quickly attracted Chen Jinyue's attention.

"Is this your car? It's really luxurious, Mr. Zhou!"

"You can buy it if you sell an antique."

Zhou Yichuan looked straight ahead and answered casually.

Chen Jinyue blinked. "This hairpin on my head is also an antique. Can I exchange it with you?"

Zhou Yichuan was silent for a few seconds. "Didn't I tell you to have a good rest this afternoon? Why aren't you awake yet and are you talking in your sleep?"

Chen Jinyue smiled and said nothing.

I just looked at his car with envy and changed the subject.

"Manager Zhang recently went to the provincial capital, and all the factory procedures have been completed. The equipment and workers are being prepared. Now we need a material channel."

"Let Wan Kui contact him and he will handle it."

"Okay!"

Chen Jinyue was waiting for him to say this.

Zhou Yichuan thought for a moment, then turned and gave her a deep look. "If you have any special transportation plans, let me know in advance."

Chen Jinyue was very satisfied that he didn't ask any more questions. "Okay, I will."

…

Ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of a Chinese-style courtyard.

The house is very big.

The Chinese garden style appears elegant and solemn.

Various precious flowers and plants are planted in the yard, showing the owner's good taste.

Chen Jinyue was in no mood to look around. Even though Zhou Yichuan had just told her that only Professor Zhou was at home, she was still a little nervous. She realized belatedly that she felt helpless about meeting her "idol".

I don’t know what kind of personality this master of history has.

However, she soon refreshed her understanding.

The old professor, who I thought was serious, turned out to be surprisingly kind and approachable.

"I've heard of you, Professor Yan's favorite student."

His smiling eyes fell on the little girl, her temperament was elegant and her manners were dignified. Even if she made money in the industry, she would not be as lavish as the nouveau riche.

The most expensive thing on my body is that hairpin.

He is an introverted child.

Just as he expected.

Chen Jinyue's nervousness disappeared when he saw the kind smile. "Professor Zhou, you're so kind. It's just that my situation is special, so please take care of me."

"I know Xiao Yan. Without real ability, no matter how special you are, you will not be in his eyes." Old Master Zhou shook his head.

"Grandpa, please don't feel embarrassed when people praise you." Zhou Yichuan adjusted the atmosphere.

The old man's smile disappeared immediately. "You, when can you do something serious and change your lazy nature?"

Zhou Yichuan sat down and said, "Didn't I tell you that I'm starting a business and I've brought all the partners to you?"

The old man got even angrier when he heard this.

In the afternoon, he questioned her for a long time, asking why she chose to invest in this little girl.

Even if you like something she has, that's just investing in her antique shop. Why is she making furniture?

I didn't expect this guy to be so tight-lipped and not reveal anything.

"Okay, okay, go out and don't be an eyesore here. I'm getting angry just looking at you."

“…”

Zhou Yichuan was kicked out before he could even sit down.

After the door closed, Mr. Zhou raised his hand to pour tea for Chen Jinyue. "I heard that in addition to running a factory, you also opened an antique shop in the provincial capital?"

Chen Jinyue leaned forward and reached out to support the teacup. "Yes, the elders at home collected some things."

She was sweet and polite, but clearly hiding something.

Mr. Zhou didn't ask further questions, but simply sighed, "China has a civilization of more than 5,000 years, but very little remains in the world. Those antiques from unfamiliar times that you brought out can open up a new and brilliant history."

"That's a good thing." Chen Jinyue agreed gently.

Old Master Zhou shook his head. "There are downsides too. When there are too many things that bear the mark of the same era, they become worthless."

Chen Jinyue also agreed, "That's right. A larger number of pieces in existence will affect the price."

"And not all antiques can be bought and sold on the market..."

Mr. Zhou is an educator and has a natural sense of responsibility in his professional field.

Regardless of whether the other party knew it or not, he reminded them again.

The buying and selling of precious cultural relics is prohibited.

It is prohibited to buy and sell it domestically, and it is even more prohibited to sell it abroad without permission.

Chen Jinyue inexplicably felt that he was pointing at her?

As soon as this thought came up, Mr. Zhou changed the subject and talked about his own experience -

He taught, edited classical literature, and compiled textbooks, filling gaps in higher education textbooks. He also traveled to many countries and participated in countless auctions, bringing back national treasures lost overseas.

Chen Jinyue already admired the old professor, and after hearing this, he was even more in awe.

When she heard that their Zhou family had private museums in many cities, she asked subconsciously.

"Did you buy all of them from auctions?"

"Some were acquired from private collectors," Mr. Zhou said proudly. "Several of the exhibits in the Beijing Museum were donated by me."

"You spent a lot of money and manpower to bring it back from thousands of miles away, and you are willing to donate it so easily?" Chen Jinyue couldn't understand.

Professor Zhou smiled and said, "Where did it go? It belongs to the country."

Chen Jinyue felt the gap at this moment.

That's what I said.

But that's all money.

Some precious cultural relics cost hundreds of millions.

To donate just as you say it is something that ordinary people don't have the courage to do.

"The Zhou family is wealthy and powerful. What do they do with all that money? Isn't it to give back to society and our country?" Professor Zhou seemed to have noticed her thoughts and continued to explain in a gentle voice.

Chen Jinyue fell into a long silence.

After dinner, Professor Zhou didn't talk about antiques anymore. He just asked her if there was any place she wanted to visit and asked Zhou Yichuan to take her there tomorrow.

"I have something to do tomorrow, so I asked Wan Kui to arrange it for her." Zhou Yichuan spoke first.

Old Master Zhou glared at him. "What serious business can you possibly have? Last time I asked you to have dinner with that girl from the Wen family, you did the same thing! You just dumped her in the restaurant and ran off, leaving me unable to hold my head up in front of her parents..."

When talking about family matters, Mr. Zhou was not as calm and composed as he was in the afternoon.

On the contrary, it is very lifelike.

Like an ordinary old man.

Zhou Yichuan is a reckless person, but he listens to the old man very much. Although he has no choice but to compromise, he still has to do so.

Chen Jinyue said hurriedly, "No, I have something to do tomorrow, so I won't bother Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Yichuan didn't notice the step she offered him. Instead, he was curious, "Do you have anything else to do in Beijing?"

"I have a few small things I want to take to Youbaozhai to have a look."

Youbaozhai was already backed by the Zhou family, so it was impossible for Chen Jinyue to hide his going there from them, so he explained it openly.

Mr. Zhou suddenly became energetic.

Zhou Yichuan was also very interested, "What a coincidence, I'm going to Youbaozhai too, I'll take you with me."

Chen Jinyue, “…”