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"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter!" The shopkeeper chuckled and presented the scroll with both hands, "The painting has been framed. Mr. Xuanyuan will see if he is satisfied or not."
Niu Youdao took it in his hand, spread it out, checked it briefly, and nodded: "Not bad!" Then he handed it to Black Peony, "It's framed!"
Black Peony couldn't wait to admire it, her eyes were glued to the painting and she couldn't move away.
Yuan Fang also came up to appreciate it again, and once again clicked his tongue.
When Niu Youdao turned around, he saw that the shopkeeper was still there and seemed to have no intention of leaving. He couldn't help but asked in surprise: "What's wrong, shopkeeper?"
"Haha, there is indeed something wrong. Oh, I just don't know if it's appropriate to say it." The shopkeeper smiled a little reservedly.
Niu Youdao: "If you have something to say, it doesn't matter."
"Okay!" The shopkeeper bowed his head slightly and looked at the painting scroll in Black Peony's hand, "Logically speaking, Yaoyue Inn shouldn't disturb the guests... That's right, Mr. Xuanyuan's paintings are indeed unique. I would like to ask Mr. Xuanyuan to paint another one for others. , I wonder what you think, sir?"
The black peony who was admiring the painting in his hand seemed to be touched by something. He suddenly raised his head and stared at the shopkeeper with twinkling eyes.
Niu Youdao hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint the shopkeeper. I don't paint pictures for people I don't know."
Hearing this, Black Mudan's eyes flashed with an anxious look. After rolling up the scroll in his hand, he slowly walked to Niu Youdao's side and kept reminding him with his eyes.
"Uh..." The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "If you don't let me, sir, draw in vain, you will be paid."
Niu Youdao didn't seem to notice Black Peony's reminder and declined politely: "Shopkeeper, if you have nothing else to do, I won't give it away. I have something else to do here."
Black Mudan couldn't help but said: "Master Dao, the shopkeeper came to the door in person, which shows his sincerity, so we might as well make an exception."
The shopkeeper's eyes fell on Hei Mudan's face, and he seemed to see something. He said hehe, "He is a sensible person. Sir, you might as well consider Hei Mudan's opinion."
Niu Youdao: "No need, see the guests off!"
Without saying anything, Yuan Fang extended his hand to see the guest off, "Please!"
Black Mudan was so anxious that she wanted to stamp her feet. The shopkeeper's words undoubtedly confirmed her guess. How could she miss such a good opportunity? She wanted to persuade her again, but was stopped by Niu Youdao's cold eyes.
The shopkeeper was not in a hurry to leave, but asked: "Mr. Xuanyuan, doesn't he want to know who he is painting for?"
Niu Youdao said calmly: "Shopkeeper, it has nothing to do with who you paint for. Yao Yue Inn has the rules of Yao Yue Inn, and I also have my own rules, so please do as you please!"
Now it was the shopkeeper's turn to be restless. If he couldn't complete the things assigned by his superiors, he would have great fun. He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Xuanyuan, I sincerely invite you. If you have any conditions, sir, everything can be discussed." .”
Niu Youdao looked like he was impatient with his entanglement, "You can let me paint, one hundred thousand gold coins, you can think about it yourself."
Yuanfang blinked and looked at each other with Black Peony.
"..." The shopkeeper was speechless. A painting like this costs one hundred thousand gold coins
"What? Do you think it's expensive?" Niu Youdao spread his hands, "Then there's nothing you can do. It's just like your inn. It costs ten gold coins to stay a day. There's no room for bargaining. Those who wish will come."
I've never seen anyone killed like this! Anger welled up in the shopkeeper's heart, but because he was asking for help, he didn't want to offend him. He smiled dryly and said, "In that case, let me go back and ask."
Niu Youdao extended his hand to ask for help, and the shopkeeper bowed his hands and said goodbye.
When the shopkeeper left, Black Mudan immediately said: "Master Tao, the person who can make the shopkeeper come to you personally for a painting is definitely a person with a high profile behind the inn."
Niu Youdao made a sound and said calmly: "Could it be Sha Huanli, the city lord of Star Reaching City?"
Black Peony nodded repeatedly, "Master Tao, it is absolutely possible. Even if it is not possible for the time being, even if other managers in the city get such a good thing, they will not hide it secretly, and they will definitely let Sha Huanli know about it afterwards. Master Tao, you might as well think about it, If you can make friends through painting and establish friendship with Sha Huanli, who in the world will dare not to treat you with some kindness in the future?"
Niu Youdao squinted at her and realized that the thoughts of low-level people were the thoughts of low-level people. It was easy to take many things too naturally and too naively. For a person at Sha Huanli's level, in the eyes of a powerful person at this level, a painter who comes and goes as soon as he is called is nothing. Do you really think that a painting can build a good relationship with someone
To take a step back, if someone insists on forcing you to paint, do you dare not to paint
He wanted to ask Black Mudan and Sha Huanli if they could know some masters in music, chess, calligraphy and painting? I've probably seen a lot of experts in various tones. Is there anyone who can really have a relationship with Sha Huanli in this field
Maybe there is! But it is definitely not something that can be established through a calligraphy and painting. The reason why a real friendship can be established is definitely some factors other than calligraphy and painting, either status or being close to someone as a person. It will definitely not be because of a calligraphy and painting. Something like that.
Anyone who thinks that they dare to use Sha Huanli's name just because they painted a picture for Sha Huanli is asking for trouble. When it comes to the level of Sha Huanli, someone will immediately come to poke at the depth and test the relationship between you and Sha Huanli.
There are two kinds of face, one kind of face can solve troubles, and the other kind of face can gain compliments, envy and bring some benefits. The former is true face, supported by strength and confidence, while the latter is false and deceived by oneself. It will not last long and will be exposed immediately when it encounters the real thing.
There are many enlightened people in the world, and people with confidence and strength will not be afraid of you just because you painted a picture for Sha Huanli.
Black Mudan's vision is not yet up to standard. Talking to her about this now is too much talk. Niu Youdao is too lazy to say anything more. He said calmly: "If it is really Sha Huanli, make some money and get to know each other is enough. The rest Don’t think too much about it just yet.”
Black Peony was a little sad and didn't know what to say to him, Sha Huanli! The granddaughter of Luo Qiu, one of the nine supreme beings in the world! How many people can't get such a good opportunity, but you don't take it seriously
She didn't believe that this Taoist master's background could reach Luo Qiu's level!
When I came to the shopkeeper at the back of the inn, I walked up through the arch, quickly climbed up the high steps, and came to a garden full of flowers.
An old man in Tsing Yi with white hair was pruning a large potted plant with scissors. He would step away from time to time to look at the overall shape. If he found any flaws, he would step forward and add a few more scissors.
This person is none other than Xiang Ming, the steward of the Lord's Mansion in Star Reaching City.
The shopkeeper stepped forward and saluted respectfully, "General Manager."
Xiang Ming didn't look back, stared at the potted plant and said, "When the person comes, take him to see the lady."
The shopkeeper said with a look of shame: "Manager, I don't want to come."
Only then did Xiang Ming turn around and ask, "Why don't you come?"
The shopkeeper smiled bitterly and said, "He said he doesn't paint paintings for people he doesn't know. I asked him again and again, and he made a condition. One painting costs one hundred thousand gold coins!"
"Ha! It's really a lion's mouth." Xiang Mingpi smiled, waved his hand and said: "Miss likes it, but there is nothing I can do. One hundred thousand is one hundred thousand. Don't let Miss know about the money. Please come. .”
"Yes!" The shopkeeper agreed and secretly clicked his tongue.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Xiang Ming added lightly, "Keep an eye on this person's every move and report diligently."
The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, "Does the manager think there's something wrong with him?"
"I don't know if there is any problem. Money is a trivial matter, but there are always some unscrupulous people who want to get close to the lady in various ways. Why did you just happen to draw a picture and let you see it?" Xiang Ming said lightly, his face expressionless. Expression, the scissors started to cut again.
"Yes, I understand." The thoughtful shopkeeper bowed and left quickly.
Not long after, he returned to Niu Youdao's house and knocked on the door again.
"Haha, Mr. Xuanyuan, the person who wanted to paint has agreed and is willing to pay 100,000 gold coins as a reward." The shopkeeper came in and handed over his hands, announcing the good news, as if congratulations on getting rich.
Black Mudan was delighted and quickly looked at Niu Youdao, hoping that Niu Youdao would not change again.
Yuanfang cheered up and said, "One hundred thousand gold coins, be good!"
Niu Youdao briefly observed the other party's reaction. After a moment of silence, he sighed, "I don't seem to have any reason to refuse."
"Please!" The shopkeeper extended his hand to invite me, and at the same time said to Black Peony: "You also come along and bring the painting with you. The person who wants the painting wants to see if it is really similar."
Seeing that Niu Youdao did not refuse, Black Mudan complied.
Several people left the room and went straight to the back of the garden, arriving at the arch steps. The guards only let Niu Youdao and Black Peony in.
Yuan Fang scratched his neck. He was stopped and refused to enter.
Needless to say, the beauty of this castle-like place is natural. Creating such a beautiful place surrounded by the Gobi desert requires a lot of financial and material resources.
The group walked through the garden and came to a pavilion. Someone asked them to wait a moment, and the person who left reported the real owner.
Both Black Peony and the shopkeeper looked a little reserved, but Niu Youdao slowly wandered around with his hands behind his back, admiring everything.
The pavilion with cornices and carved beams and painted buildings were very exquisite. Niu Youdao stared at the carvings and admired them. He even stretched out his hand to imitate the carvings and wondered how the carving craftsmen used the knife. This thing is like a calligraphy brush. A knowledgeable person can tell how the person writing begins and ends the pen.
The shopkeeper paid attention to Niu Youdao's every move and murmured in his heart, looking at the timid person like Chi.
After a while, a woman in pink clothes came from the end of the corridor surrounded by several maids.
Niu Youdao turned his head and glanced at the reaction of Black Mudan and the shopkeeper. Knowing that the real owner was coming, he couldn't help but look at it carefully and found that the person who came was indeed as Black Mudan said. He had an average appearance and figure, but fair skin, and every move he made was... He has an elegant temperament and a gentle demeanor.
That's right, the person who came was none other than Sha Huanli, the city lord of Star Reaching City.
As soon as Sha Huanli arrived, the shopkeeper He Hei Mudan held his hands in greeting, and Niu Youdao followed suit.
Sha Huanli raised her hand to show off her courtesy, stared at Black Peony, and asked softly: "Where's the painting? I'll take a look."
Someone immediately took the painting from Black Peony and opened it for her to admire.
Sha Huanli looked at the painting and then at the black peony. After repeated comparisons, she exclaimed: "It's so ingenious that it's really similar!" She looked back at Niu Youdao, "This must be Mr. Xuanyuan who painted it, right?" ,.