Yu Nian didn't want to look away, so he just stood against the wall, raised his head, and the curvature of his neck showed a little fragility. Looking at the galaxy composed of countless tiny crystals, Yu Nian said softly after a long time, "Xie You, I miss my grandma so much."
His eyes were a little out of focus, "When my grandma passed away, she took my hand and said, don't be afraid of being alone, she will become a star and stay with me all the time... I am not a child anymore, but I still want to believe this sentence. "
Xie You's much gentler voice came from the microphone, "Well, as long as they are not forgotten, they are still alive in our memory."
"Yes," Yu Nian rolled his eyes and smiled after a few seconds, "May I ask, how many stars are there in front of my eyes?"
Xie You paused, and then replied softly, "Nine hundred and ninety-nine."
Nine hundred and ninety-nine
Something was touched in his mind, and the smile in Yu Nian's eyes seemed to overflow, and he asked Xie You, "Do you have an account on Xinghai Live?"
Xie You quickly denied, "I didn't."
"Really do not have?"
"… Have."
Yu Nian smiled softly, put his hands in his pockets, and continued to ask Xie You in a relaxed tone, "Then... may I know your username in Xinghai?"
Xie You took a while to say, "... I can't answer this question."
"Okay, okay, if you can't answer, then I won't ask." Yu Nian didn't press on, blinking, and said with a smile, "But, I think I probably know."
Xie You stopped talking.
Like a dark cloud breaking, Yu Nian's mood suddenly became clear.
Shi Rou found that for several days, Yu Nian was in a very good mood. After reading the schedule for the last two days, she was curious, "I'm in a good mood these two days every year."
Yu Nian was drinking water from a thermos cup, with a smile on his lips, "Is it so obvious?"
"That's right," Shi Rou thought of a description, "It's that kind of happiness that you can't even hide."
"Well, I'm really happy." Yu Nian put down the thermos, "At three o'clock this afternoon, are you going to sign Oumu's contract?"
"Yes, this afternoon is mainly for this. I will meet with the brand director of Funashi Mineral Water tomorrow. We have to arrive 20 minutes early, and the other party is very, very punctual, even 30 seconds late."
As she said that, Shi Rou couldn't hold back, and complained, "By the way, I didn't know until you accepted this endorsement every year that mineral water is so expensive! The frost pattern on the glass bottle body is made of spar, and the bottle cap is so expensive." It’s still a little crown studded with diamonds! My God, a bottle of 300ml costs $100, and my monthly salary is enough to buy ten bottles!”
Meng Yuan just opened the door and came in. Hearing Shi Rou's complaints, he continued, "Isn't that a limited edition? The sale is limited to 3,000 bottles per month. We don't drink that, we drink the regular version, or it costs ten yuan a sip. Your heart must be bleeding."
Shi Rou waved her hands again and again, "Blood? It should be blood, and the regular version is only sixty-one bottles, 300 milliliters, so I can't afford it."
Meng Yuan approached, put the documents in his hands on the table, and said to Yu Nian, "It's done, Oumu agreed to my quotation, and I will sign the contract in the afternoon. After signing the contract, the money will start to go. And I listen to the other party It means that if the endorsement effect is good, not only the Galaxy watch series of Oumu, but also the silver axis series may also be entrusted to you for endorsement. So, boy, work hard!"
After reading the contract with some details changed, Yu Nian raised his eyes and said with a smile, "Brother Meng has worked hard!"
"It's not hard work, it's just a matter of lip service. With the Sunyao mobile phone, you will be busy recently. The shooting schedules of the three brands are all very close."
"No problem, I can handle it, but do I need to use my mobile phone and watch together?"
"Well, equip them all, and when posting Weibo, you must use the mobile phone that endorses it." Meng Yuan said with disgust, "Besides, I really didn't hit you, your mobile phone really should be replaced, and you haven't used it yet. It’s good to have a mobile phone, and the 18th Line in the circle doesn’t use a cheap brand like yours.”
But remembering that Yu Nian was short of money for three days, Meng Yuan couldn't bear to comfort him, "Forget it, let's not talk about you, poor thing. Your brother Meng will give you more endorsements, and try to improve your quality of life. "
Yu Nian smiled, "Then thank you Brother Meng first."
For the next half a month or so, Yu Nian's schedule will be very tight. Pay attention to the post-production of EP, write songs, and spend time in the studio shooting advertising posters, often ending work in the early hours of the morning. But every time I go home and step out of the elevator, I can see the stars all over my head when I look up, and I feel exhausted again.
In the middle of the night on February 7th, Yu Qing called, "Niannian, have you got enough money?"
Yu Nian had just arrived home, sat on the sofa and rubbed the center of his brows, not concealing his fatigue, "Well, it's almost there, Brother Meng helped me get three endorsements in one go, and the endorsement fees were not stingy. Quite a few, the association just settled another copyright fee."
"That's good. The news is confirmed today. The auction will be held in Yecheng five days later. You should arrange the itinerary in advance and book the air ticket first."
"Yeah, I got it, I'll be free for a while after I've been busy these two days." Yu Nian took a sip of warm water, moistened his throat, looked at the calendar, and suddenly thought, "It's almost Chinese New Year, sister, how are you going to spend this year? "
"How else can I live? I just passed by the film crew, and the filming schedule is very tight. And the old man at home is hugging left and right. I read the news two days ago and said that I changed my lover again, who is two years younger than me. The old model. The old cow eats tender grass, and just looking at it makes me want to beat someone up. In order to maintain my ladylike demeanor, I still won’t go back.”
Yu Qing finished speaking angrily, and asked Yu Nian, "What about you? Are you going back to the old house?"
"It should be, we will see the situation later."
Yu Qing let out a "huh" and said, "Anyway, if you feel lonely, you can come to the film crew and find me to celebrate the New Year with me, and my sister will pay for your round-trip air ticket!"
Yu Nian laughed, "Okay!"
On February 13th, Yu Nian adjusted his schedule with Meng Yuan in advance, took an early flight, and arrived in Yecheng in the afternoon.
It was raining in Yecheng, and there was rain and fog everywhere, wet and cold. Yu Nian was wrapped in a black down jacket, with a peaked cap buttoned up, and a mask, which didn't count as eye-catching.
When he arrived at the auction venue, the concierge checked the invitation letter and brought him into the infield.
As soon as he walked in, he received a call from Gu Yiyan.
"Grandpa Gu?"
Gu Yiyan laughed, "Have you arrived at the meeting?"
Yu Nian found a secluded corner and stood there, and replied with a smile, "How did you know I was there?"
"Why didn't I know? You were present at the Yunfu Pine Crane Vase auction last time. "Drunken Horse Touring Spring" is going to be auctioned. Could you not be there?" Gu Yiyan sighed, "Mr. Xiu Ning swore back then that he would sell these He brought all the treasures back to China, but unfortunately he failed to do so. Fortunately, he has a good grandson like you!"
Yu Nian was embarrassed, "Grandpa Gu, you're too proud."
"I didn't win the prize. By the way, I'm old and have a bad memory. I'm calling to tell you that you should find Director Gan."
"Is it the Ganzhou curator of the Ningcheng Museum? He's here too?"
"Yes, it's him. It's still early. Go and talk to him."
Yu Nian knocked on the door according to the box number provided by Gu Yiyan. A middle-aged man with glasses came to open the door. He was very polite, "Is it Yu Nian?"
Yu Nian nodded politely, "Yes, Grandpa Gu asked me to come and visit."
Entering the room, there was an incense burner on the table, and a middle-aged man in a double-breasted button-up shirt smiled and said, "Is it Yu Nian?"
Yu Nian approached and shook hands politely, "Hello, I'm sorry to interrupt you this time."
"If you're bothering me, sit down." When Yu Nian sat down, Ganzhou carefully brewed a cup of tea and handed it to Yu Nian.
After drinking the tea, Ganzhou said without saying a word, "I'll just say it straight. In this auction, there will be a piece of bronze ware that will be auctioned. You should know that it is the most important ceremonial vessel."
Yu Nian's eyes widened slightly, "Is the cloud and thunder pattern used as the ground pattern, and the theme pattern protruding from the surface is the ritual vessel with the Kui pattern?"
Ganzhou nodded with a smile, "As expected, you know, yes, it is this sacrificial vessel."
Yu Nian poured a cup of tea for Ganzhou, "Grandpa mentioned it to me, but I didn't expect it to appear at the auction."
"Yes," Ganzhou took a sip from the teacup and sighed, "I had the honor to talk about this bronze sacrificial vessel with Mr. Xiu Ning before, and Mr. Xiu Ning also commented that this is the most precious treasure of the country, but it drifted overseas and never returned. Family."
He looked at the green smoke rising from the incense burner, and said in a low tone, "This ritual vessel is of great significance to us, but it was resold by antique dealers more than a hundred years ago, exiled overseas, and then passed through the hands of many people. This time The auction may be the only time this ritual vessel has been put up for auction in the fifty years before and after, if it cannot be photographed, it will be missed again.”
Yu Nian shook his fingers, "Then are you sure this time?"
"I'm 80% sure. This time we have raised a huge amount of money from multiple parties, and we should be able to buy it smoothly." Ganzhou looked into Yu Nian's eyes, "So this time, we don't have enough money to participate in "Drunken Horse Outing in Spring" "'s auction."
Yu Nian understood Ganzhou's meaning, "You mean, someone robbed it?"
"Yes, a French collector has released news before that he is bound to get "Drunk Horse Touring Spring". Of course, we are not sure whether the news is true or not, but you still have to know first."
"Okay," Yu Nian nodded heavily, "Don't worry, I will do my best."
Ganzhou patted Yu Nian on the shoulder and said nothing.
Back in his private room, Yu Nian thought about it, and sent Yu Qing a message first, "The auction may not go well, if the price is too high, sister, can you lend me some money?"
Yu Qing replied quickly, "You can do whatever you want, tell me if you don't have enough money."
Yu Nian took a deep breath and replied, "Okay, thank you sister."
As Ganzhou said, "Drunken Horse Touring Spring" did not go well. The auction started after halfway through, and the starting price was 8.1 million. After only two rounds of bidding, it reached the threshold of 10 million.
After four rounds of bidding, only Yu Nian and the French collector remained.
Yu Nian took a sip of the tea, and the tip of his tongue was slightly bitter and astringent. He looked calm, and after the other party's bid, he raised his card again, and instead of adding one million, he directly increased the price by three million.
This time, after the hammer rang twice, the other party bid again, adding two million.
A lot of numbers floated through Yu Nian's mind, and he thought, after this time, he probably won't be able to afford meat for a long time.
But he still raised his cards without hesitation, and added another three million.
Finally, the hammer rang three times, and the bidding ended. He won.
Yu Nian sat on the chair and let out a light breath.
The last auction of the bronze sacrificial vessel with Yunlei Kui pattern was the finale, with a starting price of 80 million. After a long multi-party bidding, it was finally auctioned at a price of 140 million. It was discovered that Ganzhou took the photo in the end, and the big rock in Yu Nian's heart also fell to the ground.
After the end, Yu Nian went to Ganzhou's private room again. Ganzhou didn't hide it. He picked up the teacup with shaking hands, took a sip of the cold tea, his eyes were slightly red, and he couldn't restrain his excitement, "I bought it back!"
Yu Nian smiled, "Well, I bought it back."
The age difference between the two was nearly thirty years old, but at this moment, they looked at each other and smiled.
On the way back, Yu Nian talked with Yu Qing on the phone. Hearing his relaxed tone, Yu Qing joked with a smile, "You owe such a large amount of money, and you still laugh so happily?"
"Well, I'm in a really good mood." Yu Nian looked at the night rain outside the window, gathered his thick coat, and said in a relaxed tone, "I'll go back and pack up. Uncle Tuorong will sell a few pieces that can be sold, and then work hard to pick up the work. Pay back the money owed to you."
"Okay, but don't be too tired. For your sister, this money is to buy two sports cars less. There is no rush."
"Well, I know, sister, don't worry." Yu Nian knew in his heart that emotions should not be consumed by money, and Yu Qing's money was not brought by the wind.
"Okay, then you should pay attention to safety on the way back, don't talk about it, it's my turn to take pictures."
The next day, Yu Nian went to the company to tell Meng Yuan that the matter was over. Meng Yuan didn't ask any further questions. Seeing that his face was not looking well, he asked concerned, "Didn't sleep well? Do you want to squat on the sofa for a while?"
"No need." Yu Nian rubbed his eyes, "I'm in good spirits, I don't fall asleep very much."
He put "Drunken Horse Touring Spring" in the safe last night, and after returning home, he couldn't sleep until the early hours of the morning, so he simply got up, took a pen and paper, and counted things overnight.
In the end, I selected seven pieces, and said silently in my heart, "I'm sorry my ancestors, I have to sell the two inkstones you used and the five sets of ancient books you collected."
After reading it three times, I contacted Rong Yue and made an appointment to estimate the price.
Meng Yuan nodded, "That's fine, by the way, don't forget, there will be a live broadcast in the afternoon, just ten minutes, just chat with fans."
Yu Nian nodded in response, "No problem."
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Yu Nian started a live broadcast in the nanny's car. The number of people entering the channel is twice as fast as the last time, and the number in the lower left corner is still rising.
He didn't pay attention to other things, and greeted the camera with a smile, "Good afternoon, I'm on my way to shoot a poster now."
Seeing someone asking what kind of poster it was on the bullet screen, Yu Nian remembered that it had been officially announced, so he replied, "It's Funashi's mineral water. As for the style of the poster, we will keep it secret for the time being. After the advertisement is released, everyone can see it." I see." He pointed the camera out of the car window, and then turned back to himself, "Yes, the weather has been bad recently, and the temperature has dropped drastically, remember to add clothes."
At this time, the screen of the mobile phone went dark again, and soon, a line of colorful characters popped up on the page, "The user will give the anchor Yu Nian Diamond X100 as a gift every year." Then, it jumped several times.
"—What kind of god and local tyrant is this! Every time I live broadcast, I come to show my presence! My knees softened, and I knelt again!"
"—Ah, it's nine hundred and ninety-nine diamonds again! Ah, I'm crazy!"
"—Everyone is chasing stars, why are you so handsome?! Boss, look at my kneeling standards!"
Yu Nian remembered what Xie You said on the phone, "I can't answer this question", and the corners of his brows and eyes showed a natural smile, "This friend named Nian Youyu, the temperature has cooled down recently, take care of yourself, don't get sick."