163: The nouveau riche can always restrain their nobleness!
Jiang Zhiyan was looking at the house, while Gu Jun was looking at the paintings on the wall.
If these paintings were all authentic, they would be worth much more than this house.
"Although your two families became wealthy at about the same time, the Shen family has a more advantageous location in South City, and the Shen family should have accumulated wealth faster than the Jiang family. Second Madam Shen's family is also not simple. They were comprador merchants before the founding of the People's Republic of China, and their family background is very deep. This house should have been returned to Second Madam Shen's family after the special period and became her dowry."
Gu Jun introduced Jiang Zhiyan, who was stunned. "How do you know more than me?"
——Who is the one from a poor family? Shouldn't he be the one to introduce Gu Jun?!
However, Jiang Zhiyan was indeed uneducated when he was young and knew nothing about art.
Jiang Zhiyan felt that Gu Jun shouldn't understand either.
Gu Jun withdrew his gaze from admiring the paintings on the wall and said, "My wife is also a painter. How can I have common topics with her when I know nothing?"
Gu Jun thought Shen Zhongjun’s house was pretty good.
I wonder if Shen Zhongjun will sell it?
If he doesn't sell it, he can also take Xu Yao to visit the collection of Shen Zhongjun and his wife. Some of the paintings here should be quite in line with Xu Yao's aesthetic taste.
Jiang Zhiyan was fed a handful of dog food by Gu Jun for no reason, and he began to dislike Gu Jun: "Okay, find a place to hide by yourself, Fu Hong should be here soon."
There was a lounge next to the reception room, and Jiang Zhiyan asked Gu Jun to wait in the lounge.
Gu Jun was browsing the books on the shelf in the lounge, trying to find inner peace through reading.
However, after flipping through several books, there were only a few lines of words that Gu Jun really took to heart.
Finally, the car Jiang Zhiyan sent to pick up Fu Hong arrived.
Fu Hong was indeed a little shocked by this place, especially when she found that the paintings that appeared in the auction house were hung on the wall casually. Fu Hong's attitude had become much more correct.
Jiang Zhiyan had experience in purchasing art, so Fu Hong decided to temporarily change the sales strategy.
"Mr. Jiang is younger and more promising than the legend says."
Fu Hong's compliment made Jiang Zhiyan laugh out loud. According to Jiang Zhiyan's habit, he would also compliment Fu Hong that she was more beautiful than the legend, but Fu Hong was Gu Jun's biological mother after all, so Jiang Zhiyan held back all frivolousness.
"Ms. Fu, you're welcome. Let's sit down and talk."
Jiang Zhiyan didn't have much to say and was afraid of revealing himself if he said too much, so after a few pleasantries he got straight to the point and said he wanted to buy Jason's paintings.
Fu Hong took out the photo album of her works that she had prepared long ago and asked Jiang Zhiyan to choose.
Jiang Zhiyan flipped through the booklet carelessly. Fu Hong thought that Jiang Zhiyan only wanted to buy the "Black Sea" painting. She was about to negotiate with Jiang Zhiyan using a temporarily changed wording, but Jiang Zhiyan slammed the booklet shut.
"Ms. Fu, let me be frank with you. Jason is indeed a very talented painter, but so far, the only work of his that has truly astonished me is 'Black Sea.' It's very moving, and I'd personally like to collect it. In addition to 'Black Sea,' I'd also like to order a newer work from Jason with a less depressing tone as an engagement gift for my fiancée."
Jiang Zhiyan recited the lines Gu Jun taught him word for word: "Meeting with Ms. Fu is just a preliminary discussion of my thoughts. I would rather talk to Jason in person."
——Gu Jun not only wants to keep Fu Hong, but also wants to call Jason back from abroad!
Jiang Zhiyan caught Fu Hong off guard.
"Jason never accepts custom paintings. He only paints what he wants to paint."
Fu Hong rejected Jiang Zhiyan without hesitation.
Jiang Zhiyan returned the portfolio to Fu Hong. "Ms. Fu, you're joking. I've never heard of a painter who never accepts custom paintings. Maybe the painter himself hates custom paintings, but as Jason's agent, isn't your job to help clients communicate with Jason?"
Fu Hong regretted meeting Jiang Zhiyan.
This guy is too shabby, completely different from what Fu Hong imagined.
How could someone with so much wealth and such a large art collection become so rich?
You really think you can buy anything just because you have money, right?
Seeing Fu Hong remained silent, Jiang Zhiyan asked curiously, "It seems that Ms. Fu is not interested in my proposal? This is rare. Publicly, Ms. Fu is Jason's agent, and privately, she is Jason's mother. Regardless of her status, Ms. Fu should actively help Jason sell his works. The art world is very expensive, and Jason is so young. Only a comfortable life can allow Jason to focus on climbing the peak of art—"
Fu Hong interrupted Jiang Zhi, "That's not entirely true. A comfortable life can sometimes paralyze a painter's creativity. Experiencing more setbacks can actually stimulate a painter's creativity. That's why I'm not in a hurry to sell Jason's paintings."
Jiang Zhiyan translated it in his own words: Fu Hong doesn't want Jason to live too comfortably, because if he lives too comfortably, he won't be able to produce good works.
Jiang Zhiyan has seen all kinds of people, but none like Fu Hong.
Is there really a mother in this world who doesn’t want her own son to live too comfortably?
Fu Hong's reaction disrupted Jiang Zhiyan's rhythm.
In the lounge, Gu Jun clenched his fists after hearing Fu Hong's words. His tense knuckles betrayed Gu Jun's emotions. He felt that Fu Hong wasn't just talking casually; she really meant it.
If constant painful stimulation can turn Jason into the "Van Gogh" of this century, Fu Hong will not refuse.
Gu Jun recalled the infectious power of "Black Sea" and the empty look in Jason's eyes when he saw him at the port.
Gu Jun suddenly realized that although his life was difficult after being abandoned by Fu Hong, Jason, who grew up with Fu Hong, was not necessarily happy.
After a brief moment of unconsciousness, Gu Jun's reason overcame his emotion.
"She's lying. If she didn't want to sell Jason's paintings, she wouldn't have changed her schedule. She may not care how much Jason's paintings can sell for, but she definitely cares about Jason's fame."
Gu Jun still remembers the content of his parents' quarrel. Fu Hong felt that getting married and having children too early ruined her future. She could have become a great painter, but her family dragged her down, and her job with no end in sight imprisoned her. I don't know what happened after Fu Hong ran away from home, but it was obvious that she had placed her dream of becoming a painter on her son Jason!
If Jason's paintings are not recognized by the market, it will be useless no matter how many exhibitions he holds.
Fu Hong wants to sell Jason's paintings at a high price more than anyone else!
When Jiang Zhiyan saw the text message sent by Gu Jun, he had an idea in his mind.
"I'm too vulgar. I shouldn't use a businessman's standards to judge art. Ms. Fu, I apologize to you. Just pretend I never mentioned the custom painting."
Fu Hong just thought her strategy was right when Jiang Zhiyan changed the subject: "I have other things to do today and can't accompany Ms. Fu. This old house has quite a few collections. If Ms. Fu is interested, you can stay and visit."
Fu Hong was stunned.
Not only did Jiang Zhiyan refuse to buy the custom painting, he even gave up on the "Black Sea" he had been eyeing?!
Fu Hong looked a little embarrassed and said in a hard tone: "No need. Since Mr. Jiang is not convenient, I will take my leave now."
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