Li Guangwen eventually left the Central Conservatory of Music with regret.
He casually ate some food that was specially prepared for Wang Qian in the cafeteria of the Central Conservatory of Music, although it was food carefully prepared by top chefs.
However, Li Guangwen found the food tasteless as his mind was filled with the painting.
After finishing his meal, Li Guangwen went into Wang Qian and Qin Xuerong's bedroom and watched for a few minutes before leaving with a look of reluctance on his face, but he did not speak again.
Now that things have come to this, Li Guangwen will not force it anymore and will just wait and see if there will be a better opportunity in the future.
but.
At this moment, he had made up his mind that he must collect Wang Qian's works in a museum in this lifetime.
After leaving the campus of the Central Conservatory of Music, Li Guangwen took out his cell phone and called Liu Shengnan's agent He Mei: "Xiao He, what do you think about Shengnan? How about we meet and talk? I am very sincere, and I can make the decision. I will definitely give you the highest price in the market. In this regard, we will not be stingy and will not let you suffer any loss."
In recent years, China has offered higher amounts for purchasing national treasures lost overseas.
Therefore, Li Guangwen has a large amount of funds at his disposal.
After being clearly rejected by Wang Qian, Li Guangwen wanted to try his best to get Liu Shengnan's Xiake Xing. As long as Xiake Xing entered the National Museum, it would bring considerable benefits to Wang Qian. At that time, Wang Qian might be tempted and take the initiative to donate the painting of Wang Lushan Waterfall to the country!
On the other end of the phone, He Mei was in the living room of a small villa, where Liu Shengnan was writing something, obviously working on a creative project.
He Mei didn't dare to disturb Liu Shengnan, and whispered to Li Guangwen, "Director Li, Shengnan has been busy composing new songs these days. Moreover, because she knows you want to take away the Knight's Path, she doesn't want to see you. Shengnan likes this calligraphy very much. It was given to her by Professor Wang, and she decided to keep it for the rest of her life."
"So, Director Li, please don't make it difficult for me. Let's just leave it at that. Or, can you go look for other works of Professor Wang? As far as I know, Professor Wang has donated several works."
Li Guangwen was silent for a moment and shook his head slightly. How could his other works be compared with "Xia Ke Xing" and "Wang Lushan Waterfall"
Even Wang Qian's "Wang Yue", which he wrote at the Juilliard School in North America with the attitude of a champion winner, was slightly inferior to "Xia Ke Xing" in Li Guangwen's opinion. It was qualified to enter the first side hall but not the main hall.
Li Guangwen sighed softly, feeling helpless, and said softly: "Okay, Xiao He. Tell Shengnan that if she changes her mind, she can contact me at any time."
He Mei smiled and said, "Okay, thank you Director Li for your understanding. Our Shengnan is a little willful, if I have made you unhappy in any way, please forgive me."
Li Guangwen is a senior boss in the Beijing circle, and He Mei does not dare to offend him, for she is afraid that Liu Shengnan will refuse to meet him and make him bear a grudge. If she then uses her connections in the Beijing circle to create some trouble for Liu Shengnan in the entertainment industry, it may not have much impact on Liu Shengnan, but it will definitely cause trouble.
Li Guangwen: "It's okay. This kind of thing is voluntary. I won't force it. Let's leave it like this."
After saying that, Li Guangwen hung up the phone. Just as he was about to walk to the nearby parking lot and drive away, a man and a woman came over. Both were foreigners. The man was older and the woman was very young. Both of them had extraordinary temperaments, with an artistic air, as well as some of Li Guangwen's own temperament.
That is the temperament and heritage cultivated from years of exposure to antiques, cultural relics and artworks.
The man stepped forward, extended his hand to Li Guangwen, and said with a smile, "Director Li, do you remember me? Red, from New York. I have met you twice, once at an auction in New York ten years ago, and once at the Beijing Museum six years ago! Thank you very much for hosting me at the museum last time."
The person who came was Red, who spoke Chinese not very fluently. Although not very fluent, there was no problem in normal communication.
Li Guangwen's eyes flashed, and he suddenly remembered who Red in front of him was. He was one of the world's famous antique collectibles dealers. He has been committed to recovering many national treasures and cultural relics that have been lost overseas in recent years, so he has had contact with many international antique dealers.
Red was one of the largest antique dealers in New York, so he had naturally come into contact with him and was also interested in making friends with Red.
So, when Reid came to Beijing a few years ago, Li Guangwen personally entertained him, took him on a tour of the National Museum, and served as his personal tour guide.
However, in the past ten years or so, Li Guangwen has come into contact with almost all the internationally renowned collectors, antique dealers, auction houses, etc., and Red is just one of them, so he did not recognize him at once.
As for Elsa next to him, it was also the first time Li Guangwen saw her.
Li Guangwen shook hands with Lei De warmly and said with a smile: "Mr. Lei De, why didn't you inform me in advance when you came to Beijing this time? I can pick you up and treat you well."
Lei De smiled and said, "I know you are very busy, Director Li, so I didn't bother you. I saw you just came out of the Central Conservatory of Music. Did you go to visit Professor Wang Qian? Did you see the legendary painting of the Mount Lu waterfall?"
Elsa next to her also had a look of anticipation and desire on her face.
After closely viewing and studying The Knight-errant's Song in Liu Shengnan's collection, Elsa and Red once again deeply felt the beauty of Chinese literature and art. So they were very eager to see the more perfect and powerful picture of the Mount Lu Waterfall that suddenly appeared on the Internet, and quickly rushed to Beijing to see it.
However, Reid knew that he had no channels to meet Wang Qian, nor could he meet Wang Qian.
So, just wait here for an acquaintance!
It’s Li Guangwen.
Seeing Li Guangwen coming out, he immediately came over to say hello.
Li Guangwen looked at Reid in surprise: "Mr. Reid, are you here for Professor Wang's painting? You are well-informed. Professor Wang's painting was just completed and released yesterday. No more than ten people have seen it. And you know about it?"
Lei De smiled and said, "Director Li, this is the Internet age. As long as someone spreads the news, it will spread all over the world immediately. What's more, I am in China. How about it? Director Li, have you seen Professor Wang's painting? How much money do you think I should prepare if I want to buy that painting?"
Li Guangwen frowned, stared at Reid, and shook his head, saying, "No matter how much money you have, you can't buy it. They won't sell it. Besides, it's a priceless treasure that can't be measured by money."
Reid's eyes gleamed, his hands clenched together, his heart was very excited, and he asked again hurriedly: "Oh? It can't be measured by money? Even if it is a national treasure, it can be bought, right? I remember that the Chinese painting you bought in New York a few years ago was placed in the first side hall of the National Museum. You spent a full 20 million US dollars at that time!"
"Could it be that Professor Wang's painting is more valuable than the one you bought?"
Li Guangwen walked while shaking his head slightly.
Lei De was surprised: "Director Li is a little disappointed? Is he disappointed with Professor Wang's work?"
Didn't Li Guangwen just say it was a priceless treasure? Why was he so disappointed in the blink of an eye
Li Guangwen glanced at Reid and said softly, "I mean, that painting worth 20 million dollars is far inferior to Professor Wang's work! It's not on the same level! If you insist that I use a number to measure Professor Wang's painting, then I'm willing to exchange it for 50 million dollars."
After a pause, Li Guangwen emphasized: "This is the maximum amount I can mobilize this year!"
Red and Aisha looked at each other and could see the shock in each other's eyes!
Fifty million dollars
Even the most expensive painting from the European Renaissance only sold for around $200 million!
A painting that Wang Qian just painted yesterday can be sold for 50 million US dollars today
As an antique dealer collector.
Both Red and Elsa are used to measuring the value of a work of art with monetary figures, which is the most intuitive.
Lei De said softly: "Director Li, do you think it is possible for Professor Wang to give some of his paintings to others in the future and have them appear on the market?"
Li Guangwen looked at Reid and asked, "Are you coming to Beijing this time to buy Professor Wang's works?"
Lei De admitted frankly: "Yes, ever since I saw Professor Wang's work, I have always wanted to collect one of them as the treasure of my collection room. For this reason, I spend a lot of money for the so-called..."
Elsa also whispered: "I want to buy one too!"
Li Guangwen stood in front of his car. The driver had already opened the door. He did not get in the car immediately. He looked at the two people and said, "If there is a chance, I would also like to buy it. However, I am not a person, but a museum."
Seeing that Li Guangwen was about to leave, Lei De hurriedly said, "Director Li, next time, if you have a chance to see Professor Wang's painting, can you take me with you? I want to see it in person and broaden my horizons."
Li Guangwen smiled. He always had good intentions towards foreigners who admired Chinese culture. He said softly, "Okay. But I think you don't need me to take you. This opportunity will probably come soon. Pay more attention to Professor Wang's news. I'm leaving first. Goodbye, both of you."
With a wave of his hand, Li Guangwen sat in the back seat of the car. The driver closed the door, walked into the cab, and was about to leave.
Red and Aisha waved to Li Guangwen and watched him leave.
Red said softly, "I think we can't hesitate. Although the price offered by that person is relatively high, we can still accept it. If Professor Wang's painting is truly released, then the prices of all his works that are still in circulation will skyrocket again."
"Director Li's level and attitude just now are enough to prove that Professor Wang's painting is absolutely stunning for the entire China. In terms of art and skills, it may have surpassed those famous painters in China who have left their names in history."
"Then, Professor Wang's works will have great room for appreciation in the long run."
Yesterday, the two contacted the owner of the work that Wang Qian had previously given away on the Internet. After the contact, the other party saw that they were foreigners and asked for a sky-high price of 30 million yuan.
A piece of calligraphy, and a piece of non-representative calligraphy, is priced at 30 million, which is absolutely a sky-high price.
Even the works of famous calligraphers from hundreds of years ago are not worth 30 million.
Works that reach this price are basically works of ancient famous writers, calligraphy masters and the like. If they are their masterpieces, the price will skyrocket several times, and it is not uncommon to be worth hundreds of millions.
Wang Qian only wanted to pay 30 million yuan for a casual painting that he gave away to his fans through online lottery. It's outrageous!
Perhaps this is why this work has not been sold yet.
Given their wealth, Red and Aisha hesitated and did not agree.
If it is a unique work, like "Xia Ke Xing", there is only one "Xia Ke Xing" calligraphy work in the world, then they can accept the price.
However, this is not the only one, nor is it representative.
Even if Wang Qian's achievements continue to rise in the future and he becomes a unique great artist in the world.
The price of such an ordinary and non-representative calligraphy work may also rise to such a figure, but that will definitely be decades later.
but!
After the conversation with Li Guangwen just now.
Red and Aisha both thought that buying Wang Qian's authentic calligraphy work for 30 million was a worthwhile deal.
During this period of time, if Wang Qian succeeds in becoming a music master at the Central Conservatory of Music, and then lectures at prestigious universities such as Mizuki University and Kyoto University, and publicly exhibits that painting, or publishes some other work that shocks China, then Wang Qian's status will rise sharply.
Correspondingly, the value of Wang Qian's works that are lost abroad will also rise sharply.
By then, a price of 30 million for a piece of calligraphy by Wang Qian would be acceptable.
However, the sellers are not fools. Now that online consultation is so developed, they will of course see Wang Qian's performance in CAFA, Shuimu and Peking University. If it is shocking enough, they will also raise the price!
so…
Now seems to be the best time to take it
After figuring it out.
Reid immediately took out his phone, contacted his assistant, and asked the assistant to contact the seller.
The price is 30 million, trade now!
but…
Ten minutes later, the assistant called: "Sir, they raised the price again!"
hiss!
After hearing this, Red and Aisha both felt like hitting someone.
If it was before, or if it was someone else's work, they would definitely turn around and leave, and would never pay attention to such a greedy seller.
But…
That is Wang Qian's work.
This is also a very rare opportunity for them to get Wang Qian’s works!
If they missed it, they wouldn’t know when they would be able to get Wang Qian’s work next time.
They knew that they might never be able to get Wang Qian's representative works, such as A Knight's Journey, Looking at the Mountain, and the View of the Waterfall at Mount Lushan, which has not yet been released to the public.
So, let’s raise the price.
I’ll talk about it first when I can get an authentic painting by Wang Qian.
Even if I was cheated, it was a lesson learned. Just think of it as buying myself a collection.
After two seconds of silence and suppressing his anger, Red said in a deep voice: "How much has it increased!"
The assistant said quickly: "Thirty-five million!"
Reid didn't want to waste time talking, and said directly: "You go to trade with them, I won't show up. After you get the things, send them to the capital immediately."
Assistant: "Yes, sir, I'll go right away!"
Hang up the phone.
Red still looked unhappy. Spending 35 million to buy a work that had just been released for half a year was the craziest investment he had made in decades.
However, when he thought about how he had been dreaming about it for so long and pursuing it for so long, and finally got a piece of Wang Qian's work, a smile broke out on Red's face.
Aisha sighed and looked towards the Central Conservatory of Music campus.
She has bigger ambitions!
She is younger than Red, and she wants to get a representative work of Wang Qian.
Just because you don’t have the chance to get those rare masterpieces now doesn’t mean you won’t have them in the future.
Wang Qian is still young, and there will definitely be many more works released in the future. She will wait for the opportunity...
The only thing that gave her a headache was.
I don’t know how high the price of Wang Qian’s works will rise in the future.
Because she knew that the news that Red had spent 35 million to buy that work could not be concealed and would soon spread throughout China and the world's collecting circles.
This means that Wang Qian's works have truly reached this level.
If someone buys it, it means that someone recognizes its value.
So, if someone sells other works of Wang Qian in the future, they will definitely bid based on this price!
An insignificant work of art can be sold at a whopping price of thirty-five million!
What about your representative work
Elsa felt that she might need to have a good talk with her father and prepare a large sum of money in advance, ready for use at any time.
number!
Let’s take $200 million as a base.
This was the price paid for a representative painting of the European Renaissance at auction last year.