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Chapter 198: Chen, Yumei, Second Update
Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Chen, Yumei, Second Update
After that, Chen Wei with the large box and Su Yumei with the small box walked side by side as they left the jade store.
Liu Xiangcheng had some private matters to attend to, so he couldn’t accompany them.
As for what these private matters were?
Liu Xiangcheng stood at the doorway, watching Chen Wei and Su Yumei until they were far enough away to be sure they wouldn’t suddenly turn back, then he opened the chat app.
He found a contact with a landscape as the avatar and clicked on the photo sending feature to open the album. The first photo was one Liu Xiangcheng had taken secretly while Chen Wei and Su Yumei were not paying attention.
He selected it and sent it over.
"Elder Fang, do you recognize this man?" Elder Fang was the sculpting master, a grand figure whom Liu Xiangcheng had the fortune to meet and see work over a decade ago.
Liu Xiangcheng and Fang Zhongbo didn’t have much contact, chatting briefly now and then, with replies coming sometimes half a day or half a month later.
Liu Xiangcheng thought this time would be no different and was about to put down his phone when a notification and vibration came from the device.
It must be a message from someone else.
Liu Xiangcheng didn’t believe he was the kind of person who could expect an instant reply from Fang Zhongbo.
Considering their interactions in the past, Liu Xiangcheng felt it was even less likely.
But when he picked up his phone, it was indeed Fang Zhongbo!
On the screen, he had written, "Where is he! Where did you see him!"
From the two exclamation marks, Liu Xiangcheng could imagine, even through the phone, just how excited Fang Zhongbo was at that moment.
Typing quickly, Liu Xiangcheng replied, "Back to Elder Fang, River City, in my store, but he has already left."
Liu Xiangcheng: Elder Fang, do you know him?
Fang Zhongbo: He is my life mentor. You didn’t neglect him, did you?
What! He was actually Fang Zhongbo’s life mentor!
This statement from Fang Zhongbo almost caused Liu Xiangcheng’s jaw to drop in shock.
"Not at all, not at all."
They could be my disciple?
Recalling what Chen Wei had said earlier, Liu Xiangcheng was profoundly shaken, "So, he wasn’t joking with me..."
Meanwhile.
Chen Wei and Su Yumei had already entered the venue with the invitation letter provided by Liu Xiangcheng.
Guided by the staff, they met the organizer of the exhibition, the Vice President of the River City Jade Association, Wu Dajiang.
"Are the two of you introduced by Elder Liu?" Wu Dajiang had learned from the staff.
"Yes," Chen Wei nodded.
"This exhibition is a high-end event, not just any artwork can be displayed. Even though you have been introduced by Elder Liu, I still need to see your collection before I can decide if they can be part of the exhibition."
"There’s no need to be too nervous. I do trust Elder Liu’s judgment; it’s just a procedure," Wu Dajiang added.
One should respect the master even if not the monk. Wu Dajiang had to give face to Liu Xiangcheng even if he didn’t give it to Chen Wei and Su Yumei.
"Okay, have a look," Chen Wei pushed the box toward Wu Dajiang.
Su Yumei followed suit.
"Let’s see," Wu Dajiang said, without displaying much expectation. He had seen countless treasures in his lifetime and for many years no artwork had caught his eye.
He did not expect Chen Wei and Su Yumei to bring him any special surprise this time.
The box was very special; by twisting the top switch, the four sides would fall down, making it easier to fully view the Jade Bodhisattva.
"..." Wu Dajiang.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the office quieted down, quiet to a terrifying degree.
Seeing Wu Dajiang motionless, Su Yumei glanced at Chen Wei again. Noting his blinking, she confirmed that time hadn’t stopped.
"It’s just, it’s simply astounding! I never expected that in my lifetime, I would have the fortune to see such a perfect, exquisite piece. May I ask which master created this work?"
Wu Dajiang looked up and asked, "Is there a certificate of authenticity? I’ll need it for the introduction later."
"Certificate of authenticity?" Chen Wei shook his head. "No, I just carved it. I haven’t had the chance to do all that yet."
"Oh, I see... What! You just carved it?" Wu Dajiang burst out laughing, convinced Chen Wei was joking with him. "Mr. Chen, you really have a sense of humor."
Not until he noticed that there were still small flecks of jade dust on the Jade Bodhisattva that hadn’t been wiped off.
Looking more closely, the carving marks were indeed very fresh!
"Can I, can I open this?" Wu Dajiang asked Su Yumei for confirmation.
"Sure," Su Yumei agreed.
Wu Dajiang quickly opened it. "The divine turtle and crane are lifelike, as if imbued with celestial aura, the turtle and crane living long lives together, what excellent subjects, excellent indeed!"
"Wait a minute!" Wu Dajiang seemed to remember something and his gaze returned to Chen Wei. "Could it be that this jade token, was also a piece you just finished carving?"
When dealing with everyone, especially someone like Chen Wei, Wu Dajiang truly admired and respected them, thus he used the honorific "you," showing the respect he felt in his heart.
"Yes." Chen Wei nodded in affirmation once more. "Both are my works."
"How strange, with such a caliber, you would certainly be among the top in the entire industry, but why haven’t I ever heard of you?"
"I’m not really interested in those things, it’s just a hobby," Chen Wei explained.
A hobby... that’s all...
Wu Dajiang didn’t know how to respond to that.
Is this what a mogul looks like?
"Then, regarding these two pieces, what name should we use for the introduction? Shall we just use your name?" Wu Dajiang began to proceed with the formalities, seeking confirmation.
"Um..." Chen Wei thought for a moment, "Let’s go with the name Chen Yumei."
"Chen Yumei?" Wu Dajiang was puzzled. Why would Chen Wei choose such an alias?
It sounded too feminine.
"Wei, why are you using my name for it?" Su Yumei also didn’t understand.
"I can’t think of any other pseudonyms right now. My surname, plus your name, Sister Yumei—how good is that?" Chen Wei responded with a smile.
Surname... Name...
This made Wu Dajiang ponder.
Chen... Yumei... Yumei!
"Wait a second! You, you are President Su, Su Yumei!" Wu Dajiang finally remembered why Su Yumei looked so familiar.
He had been so focused on the two pieces that he hadn’t recognized her at first.
Hearing the name Yumei, Wu Dajiang suddenly saw the light.
"That’s right, I am Su Yumei." Su Yumei was somewhat startled by Wu Dajiang’s intensity.
"I’m so sorry, I truly didn’t expect that our small exhibition would have the honor of attracting President Su’s attention, and that you would personally come," Wu Dajiang said, feeling very honored.
"It’s just a coincidence I came upon it, Mr. Wu, don’t think too much of it."
"Alright then, I’ll keep these two pieces here for now and will take care of displaying them later. My associate by the door will take you two to the viewing area," Wu Dajiang gestured towards the person at the entrance.
He believed that today’s exhibition would definitely dazzle everyone!
As for Chen Wei’s identity, Wu Dajiang didn’t ponder or delve further.
To stand shoulder to shoulder with a woman like Su Yumei, one must be an exceptional figure! Knowing this was enough.
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