The first time Ding Hanbai went to Chaifenglou for dinner was on the day of the full moon.
He was a big fat boy at that time, Jiang Shuliu couldn't hold him, only Ding Yanshou could hold him. A large family, friends and relatives from all walks of life, went to the Chaifeng Tower to hold a banquet. He was still in the breastfeeding stage, drooling at the table full of delicacies, the standard drooling. Ding Yanshou was never greedy for his son. He dipped a little with chopsticks and wiped his mouth. He squeaked and became strong again.
There is also drawing lots. In fact, there is no predictive function for children to draw lots, but it is a lively event. Ding Yanshou is a real thief, friends in the line were waiting for the congratulations "there will be a successor", so he turned all the lots into knives, various types of carving knives, drilling knives, and a pile of materials, white jade, sapphire, jade, agate, etc. The waiters didn't serve any more, and they all turned their necks to watch.
Ding Hanbai was lying on the table, grumbling, and grabbed a piece of white jade.
Jiang Shuliu was overjoyed, this kid doesn't linger, he is a cheerful person with ideas. Ding Yanshou is even more happy, Bai Yu is a top grade, and his son has aura just after the full moon. The congratulations continued, and everyone was curious about what this kid could look like. Since then, every birthday party has been held in Chai Fenglou.
Ding Hanbai was standing in the center of the second floor at the moment, and before the meal time, there seemed to be very few around. This year's birthday is empty, and there will be no joy in the future, nostalgia, regret, frowning for a moment, and then get up and talk to the manager.
The collection meeting was about to be held, so he came to locate the location, the second floor cladding, what time, how to arrange it, and the seating arrangement. When he arrived, he instructed that only the stairs on the east side be left, and the other mouths were sealed, so that idlers were not allowed to come up.
This was a regular customer, and the manager hurriedly agreed. The waiter just happened to pass by carrying the lunch box, so he stopped him: "Mr. Ding, this is the lunch that your family Yupinji asked for. Will you bring it directly or should we deliver it?"
Ding Hanbai asked, "What kind of dishes do you want?"
The manager replied: "Boiled asparagus, hanging sea cucumbers in chicken soup, red bean buns."
Ding Hanbai asked again, "How many bean buns?"
The manager said, "Two."
Ding Hanbai asked around, wishing to ask how long the asparagus was cut, the rooster or the hen, how many pleats there were in the red bean bag... Ji Shenyu couldn't stand it anymore, so he interrupted and asked the waiter to deliver it as soon as possible. He understood that this was because he was thinking hard, and wanted to implicate Ding Yanshou's current situation through the minutiae.
They walked to the window, the east wind of the small building, across Yingchun Avenue, eagerly looking at Yupinji across from Yingchun Avenue. Two people with good ears and clear eyes can see, and it is enough to be vague. Everything is arranged, go home, and wait for the collection meeting tomorrow night.
The wind was blowing, and the participants were raising their heads.
A day passed, and it stayed until evening, when a "Welcome" sign was placed at the entrance of Chaifenglou. Deep in Miao'an Alley, with the old door ajar, two houses named Ding Hanbai and Ji Shenyu were tossed like a doghouse and a pigsty.
Ji Shenyu knelt on the bed and rummaged through the suitcase, almost collapsing over a shirt.
Ding Hanbai had just finished shaving his stubble, and the foam had not been washed: "Do you have to wear that one? You don't look good in what you wear, can't you change it?"
Ji Shenyu emphasized: "That's what my dad bought for me, the most expensive one."
Grand occasions should not be sloppy, let alone as the host, you should be more careful. Ding Hanbai didn't care, after washing his face and dressing himself up, put on a brand-new shirt and suit, picked a tie, and tied it. How to evaluate it, like an exploiting class from beginning to end.
Finally put on the lavalier watch and do the work.
Ji Shenyu was still kneeling on the bed and asked, "Why don't you wear the suit I bought for you?"
Ding Hanbai leaned over, bent over and twisted people's faces, and said, "It's just a collection meeting, it's not worthy to ask me to wear your body." Then he took a swipe from the suitcase, "Don't turn it over, and I'll take you there. World Trade Department Store, buy it now."
Living in a shabby house, but I am extravagant, Ding Hanbai and Ji Shenyu had a good meal, and when they walked out of the gate, they met the neighbors, and the neighbors were stunned. They also have to go to Chongshui, from the shabby to the shabby.
As expected of Zhang Sinian, he has seen the world. The treasure he just received today, when the two masters arrived, he grabbed Ji Shenyu and asked the six-fingered disciples for help.
Ji Shenyu was excited when he saw the remnants, and was eager to try it. But he had been with the businessman Ding Hanbai for a long time. He calculated and asked, "Aren't you bothering me? Are you calling me a stinky fox taught by Master Liang?"
Zhang Sinian stretched and bowed freely: "How can you? It's the work of that gangster named Ding, you are pure and clean, Tianshan Snow Lotus!"
Ji Shenyu felt that these words were yin and yang, but he didn't pursue it. He touched the painting and determined how bad the paper was. At this time, Ding Hanbai couldn't wait any longer. He looked at his watch and said, "I'm a villager, so I have to go there early to keep an eye on it. Shen Yu, you wait for Master to pack up and go together."
After saying that, he left, and quickly retreated with his long legs. Only Zhang Sinian and Ji Shenyu were left in the house, the old and the young had never been alone, and their bright eyes were sharp to the upper half of the blind. Ji Shenyu asked, "Master Zhang, what are you going to wear?"
Zhang Sinian said, "What? I'm afraid that I only have shabby clothes, so I will give your brother a discount?"
After the old man finished speaking, he entered the room, Ji Shenyu followed, and went straight to the antique cabinet in the corner. Ji Shenyu touched the wood, tapped, and sniffed. This high-quality wooden cabinet was at least nearly a hundred years old. Zhang Sinian opened it, and there were some clothes that he usually wears, not folded, but piled up in a mess.
Ji Shenyu smiled: "Where did you forget the hidden grid?"
Zhang Sinian was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Okay! I've seen a bit of the world!"
This kind of antique cabinet has hidden compartments, living in a dilapidated alley, that broken door can't lock anything, but Zhang Sinian is never afraid of being thieves. There are antiques everywhere, and thieves don't believe there are real things. They rummaged through the only cabinet and said that they looked down on people. Poor people don't have such cabinets, and they can't find treasures at all.
After speaking, the hidden compartment was opened. In the past, the silver bill was enlarged, and then the silver dollar was enlarged, and now there is a suit of clothes on it. Zhang Sinian took it out, shirts, suits and trousers, some years old, but more elegant than those in the World Trade Center.
Zhang Sinian said, "My father's, French goods."
Ji Shenyu was stunned, and seemed to be able to glimpse some of the past. If nothing happened, what kind of life would this old man lead? After the other party changed, he helped to stretch the folds of his clothes, and then went out together.
Chaifeng Tower was brightly lit, and it was a lively time. The second floor was sealed, and only guests with invitations were released, which made the diners downstairs extremely curious. Ji Shenyu helped Zhang Sinian up, stepped on the last step, and saw most of the guests arriving at the banquet.
Ding Hanbai was very busy, chatting with people and speaking sweet scenes.
Zhang Sinian asked, "What do you think his virtue looks like?"
Ji Shenyu replied: "Like a flower and a butterfly."
The two suddenly united the front, went over, and sat at the first table. After Ji Shenyu finished talking about the flowers and butterflies, he brought tea and greeted him, and the husband and the singer accompanied him to entertain. When the people were all together, the food and wine were served, the boss of Chasing Fenglou came over to take a look, and coaxed him to eat and drink well.
After he finished speaking but didn't leave, the boss focused his attention and rushed straight to the first table. This movement attracted attention, including Ding Hanbai and Ji Shenyu, all cast their attention. "Who are you..." The boss asked Zhang Sinian, then changed his words, "I'm Feng Wenshui."
Zhang Sinian opened his eyes and said, "Oh."
Boss Feng added: "My father is Feng Yan, and my grandfather is Feng Xishan."
Zhang Sinian moved: "The one who created Xishan fish..."
The people watching the excitement were still watching, and the person at the same table approached the water tower and took the initiative to ask the boss what was going on. The atmosphere is getting warmer, and more and more people are interested. After all, Feng Xishan is a famous chef in the city, so many people will be embarrassed after his death.
Unexpectedly, Boss Feng said: "My grandfather and my father were the cooks of this grandfather's family back then!"
There was an uproar, and Zhang Sinian suddenly became the focus. He said annoyed: "What age is it? I'm just a waste." As soon as he finished speaking, a white-haired old man at the same table stood up with a cup. One of the big winners that Ding Hambai wooed. He said: "Master Zhang, if you collect waste, then we are picking up junk. Master Liang has disappeared, and you are also hiding your name?"
Ding Hanbai was complacent with the wine glass in his hand, and he was running around in a hurry, fluttering in this circle, but he didn't know that the biggest wrist was his master. There was chaos, shouting, and everyone left the table and rushed in like a tide, picking up leaks and straying from year to year, but everyone who was old seemed to have an account with Zhang Sinian.
Zhang Sinian was detached and indifferent: "I'm blind in one eye, and the other is gradually spent. If you have any accounts, I'll ask my apprentice to figure it out." He raised his glass and pointed at Ding Hanbai, "Just him."
Ding Hanbai stood up, received all eyes, and naturally announced the theme. This collection is just a pretense, he does not hide or tuck it, he reveals the purpose, the reason for lobbying and the grand plan of the exhibition are also poured out to attract interested colleagues.
The cups and chips were staggered all night, and the opposite Yupinji was closed for a long time, but there was endless commotion here.
Late at night, it started to rain.
The people finally walked away, leaving only the waiter to clean up.
When it's done, the money is enough, in other words, this step is a success. Ding Hanbai thought he would be ecstatic, but he didn't expect to be so calm, maybe because he was getting closer and closer to his dream, the more careful and restrained he was, he just wanted to be crazy until the day his dream came true.
It was the same window, he put his arms around Ji Shenyu's shoulders, and a small wind blew with raindrops, which was chilly.
The two of them looked at the neon lights, the headlights, and the jade pin on the opposite side. After the waiters had finished cleaning, Zhang Sinian was too sleepy to open his eyes, and they were still staring there.
The old man roared, "What scene are you looking at!"
Ding Hanbai and Ji Shenyu didn't speak, their eyes widened, as if watching him rise from a tall building.
The next day was even more busy. It took some days just to sign the share certificate, and the personnel were scattered. Ding Hanbai had to run away and scrap Tong Peifan's van. During this period, the construction of the building was completely completed, and countless people waited to talk, but in the end, no one expected to be taken down by a young man in his early twenties.
The building is new, the inside is empty, and there is a prominent sign on the outside - Baiyu Antique City. The name was Ji Shenyu and he laughed for several days, then he thought of the "Pearl Tea House" promised by Ding Hanbai.
The tortoiseshells that were torn into pieces no longer exist. Jianjia is meant to survive in the cracks. If it cannot be tolerated, it will be a big deal. There are many foreign guests and tourists in the cultural street, and there are many rules like the "Constitution". The scattered vendors were even more aggrieved than the laid-off workers. They were like guerrillas, and they even went to the night market.
In Miao'an Alley, Ding Hanbai is guarding a piece of Hetian jade seed material to carve. The satisfied Xiaomi has not studied for a long time, and is studying at his desk. With a stack of contracts in his hand, he asked, "What would you like to eat at night?"
Ji Shen hesitated: "...the one Jiang Tingen ate last time."
Ding Hanbai thought, Peter Western Restaurant? He readily agreed, and after carving, he went to the canteen at the alley to call. The first batch of merchants in the antique city has been decided, and dinner is the second, mainly to sign contracts, and they have to be notified one by one.
In the evening, the thirty-something old men came to Peter's restaurant, frightening the couples who were in love. Joining the table, facing the candlelight flowers, facing the steak salad, signing a contract and drinking a sip of red wine. Boss Ding's selfishness is really heavy. For the love of the family, these partners are not full.
The red wine had a lot of stamina, and he drank it several times. It was messed up. Ding Hanbai returned to the corner of the table to rest for a while. He turned his face, watched Ji Shenyu nibbling on the steak, stared at it like that, and said, "You chewed it seventy times."
Ji Shenyu came over: "This piece is a bit old, I can't chew it badly."
Ding Hanbai stretched out his hand and was about to catch Ji Shenyu's bite. Ji Shenyu was startled, turned his head and vomited. He looked at each other in a trance, his heart racing in this elegant and chaotic environment.
Ding Hanbai whispered, "What's wrong with you and me?"
Ji Shenyu was embarrassed, he was reluctant to let the other party do such details. But he replied, "Others think it's weird to see it."
Ding Hanbai smiled smugly: "Do you still think it's a secret? Our story has been spread all over the world. We asked this bunch of rough people to come to the western restaurant to negotiate the contract. Believe it or not, tomorrow they will scold me behind my back. ."
The first batch of people all cooperated with Tongyao, and they negotiated early, and Ding Hanbai promised to give half of the recent batch of goods, and the condition was just one - let the wind. How many sellers still don't know the existence of Antique City, and some know but still wait and see. These people must be demonstrated and promoted.
And during this waiting period, enough for the interior decoration of the antique city. Everything went according to plan, and there was nothing wrong or derailed. When Ding Hanbai and Ji Shenyu saw that they were lying in bed at night, they had to choose an auspicious zodiac day for the opening of the business.
It's hot, the mosquitoes haven't come yet, and the cicadas have begun to call.
Before the fan was turned on, the herbal tea was brewed first.
The second ring villa area, the restaurant is lit, a pot of herbal tea is on the table, and the second court is hearing. Ding Yanshou was like wood, just listening to Jiang Shuliu's mother, and asked, "How do you feel about having a meal? Does he slap his mouth? Eat ginger?"
Ding Yanshou raised his eyebrows: "What? Can't your surnamed Jiang marry someone who eats Jiang?"
Sitting opposite Jiang Caiwei, dating for two hours, the torture at home is estimated to take half an night. But she ignored those and said, "Sister, brother-in-law, we strolled to Jianning Road and saw an antique city opened there, called... Baiyu Antique City."
Ding Yanshou and Jiang Shuliu were stunned, Bai Yu, almost immediately thought of Ding Hanbai, who also said that he was preparing to open an antique city. But just thinking about it, I can't believe it. There is a huge difference between Danteng Antique and Kai Antique City. That bastard is only twenty-one, crazy
Jiang Caiwei said: "I asked when the renovation workers came out from work, and they said... the boss's surname is Ding."
Ding Yanshou said urgently, "Sister-in-law, can you stop panting?!"
Jiang Caiwei said: "Next Saturday, we will open."
This time, there were several more people counting down. Saturday, Saturday... Whether it was sunny that day, the temperature rose to a few degrees, all kinds of worries. And the shrewd Boss Ding just came out of the museum with Fang Zun's test report in his hand.
The genuine product is worth millions, and he signed the donation consent form.
But he has one request, which is to turn it in next Saturday.
Everything is ready, and every day is counted. Ji Shenyu, who has always been prudent and introverted, has also become a hot bag. He promotes his classmates at school and promotes it to customers at Yupinji. He has said more in these few days than in the past seventeen years.
The day has finally come, what a big battle, the width of Jianning Road is comparable to Yingchun Avenue, but the opening can be heard from the beginning and the end. The lanterns are decorated with colored lanterns, the glazed lanterns of the Han Palace, and the doucai, pastel, and Tang Sancai. The layout of this show is ingenious and full of antique elements.
The connoisseurs who took root in tortoiseshell in the past are all here, and the sellers in the city, big and small, are also shaking their hearts. When they enter this antique city, they can solve the problem of distributing goods together, not to mention the level of burning top-quality products. At the gate, the flower baskets that were sent one after another were lined up, each with a name and a surname, all of which were the best in the circle.
This is not enough, as the saying goes, it is difficult for a fairy to break an inch of jade, and Ding Hanbai actually made an on-the-spot gambling stone, an unopened jade wool, and after rubbing and cutting it, a lottery was drawn. For a while, the voices were full of people, and they were all gearing up.
In the corner, Ji Shenyu supported Zhang Sinian and kept talking about the situation when he went to Chifeng to gamble on stones. Zhang Sinian said annoyed: "Are you a fool? He is a brilliant boss. Has anyone complimented you, Boss Ji? If not, what are you satisfied with?"
Ji Shenyu said, "Boss Keding is mine."
Zhang Sinian said angrily, "It's disrespectful and vulgar, don't dazzle in front of me!"
Ji Shenyu really let go of his hand and pointed, "Then I'm leaving, ask your own son to accompany you."
The car was fully parked, and another one came. Zhang Yin and the director of the Cultural Relics Bureau came down, along with the person in charge of the museum. Ding Hanbai greeted him with a smile. The main event is here. Today, he will deliver the million-dollar Fang Zun in front of everyone.
When it comes to doing business, think about an idea at the beginning, raise money after you think of it, and do it immediately after raising enough money. Now that the Antique City has opened, the future business is still unknown, so he wants to present a treasure today and make a name for himself.
Zhang Sinian looked at him from a distance and spat, "What a jerk!" But he couldn't stop his emotions from shaking. The treasure that tortured him was about to be sent away. Thanks to this apprentice, he was about to be freed.
Leaders of major official units were present, and Fang Zun showed up, displayed, handed over, and announced the official collection into the museum. Ding Hanbai earned enough face, and this antique city also made a splash. As soon as he looked, he saw a familiar figure amid the crowd, but he couldn't find it in an instant.
After the ceremony, people poured into the building, and it was not too late. An antique city in the city was officially completed. Such a lively day, there is an endless stream of customers coming and going, and everyone feels fresh. Ji Shenyu was studying in the boss's office, which was very beautiful, and wanted to burn paper for Ji Fangxu and Liang Hecheng.
Across the road, Jiang Shuliu held Ding Yanshou in his arms and looked at him from a distance, even if he saw it with his own eyes, he still couldn't believe it. Jiang Shuliu got into the car and waited, while Ding Yanshou crossed the road, taking a look at the splendid door when there were few people.
He stood under the lantern of the Han Palace, and the painting on the veil was of Zhaojun leaving the fortress, and the figure of the brush force could be seen to be the work of Ding Hanbai. Looking at the vertical screen again, the doucai vase on it is exquisite and complicated, and it is the handwriting of Ji Shenyu. While watching, an old man who was smoking, half blind, hummed a Beijing opera.
Zhang Sinian only thought that Ding Yanshou was passing by, and greeted his apprentice: "Why don't you go in and stroll around, the opening is busy."
Ding Yanshou said, "I heard that the owner of this antique city is only twenty-one."
Zhang Sinian Ying: "Yes, that's right. The boss is twenty-one, and the boss is only seventeen."
Ding Yanshou was shocked: "Is this a joke? Are you saying this?!"
Zhang Sinian said: "You can't just look at the age, you have to look at a person horizontally and vertically. He is indeed not forty-one or fifty-one, but how many middle-aged people on this street have been mediocre for half their lives?" , blowing the white smoke, "To be honest, the boss originally learned to carve, and he only held a carving knife when he could only climb. You dare to let your child do that?"
Ding Yanshou didn't speak, but he really dared.
Zhang Sinian added: "His twenty-one hands are more than your fifty-year-old's calluses—" He lowered his head and saw the other's hands, "Yo, what are you doing, such thick calluses?"
Ding Yanshou replied: "I work in the construction team." He was absent-minded and a little dazed. Ding Hanbai and Ji Shenyu were the same. They could only crawl and hold a carving knife. They were playing, they were learning art, and the suffering they suffered was just covered by the scenery at the moment.
Zhang Sinian was about to go in, and before he left, he said, "One gave up three shops to establish his own business, and the other followed. Adversity sees true feelings, and choices are open-minded. Ordinary people will be ordinary people when they are old and eighty, and those who are rare and rare will open up early in the morning."
A biological father and a master, they didn't know each other and exchanged a few words.
In the office, Ding Hanbai finally had time to rest for a while, on the leather sofa, holding Ji Shenyu and reading a chemistry book. Ji Shenyu calmly asked, "Can I sleep here at night?"
Spacious, the new sofa is comfortable, better than the broken bed at home. Ding Hanbai laughed: "Today is the fifth, the day after tomorrow let's go to see the house?"
After speaking for a while, he looked down at Ji Shenyu's eyes, and Ji Shenyu also looked up at him. The two looked at each other, the chemistry book was lost, they talked about business, fired porcelain, held a stock subscription conference, opened this antique city...
Ji Shenyu's face collapsed, looking at the house, he is going to take the college entrance examination!