A majestic middle-aged man got out of the menacing military vehicle. He was wearing a military uniform and had three stars on his shoulders. He had the rank of colonel.
This is Liang Guoping. More than ten years ago, Su's father, Su Guorong, served as the old guard chief in the army. Liang Guoping, who was still the regiment commander at the time, has now been successfully promoted to the rank of colonel and is now a division commander of the Fujian Military Region Group Army.
"Old chief! Old chief... I have been waiting for you... Come on, hurry up... Old chief, sit inside quickly... "
Su's father Su Guorong, who was already restless and looking forward to it, burst into tears when he saw the old leader Liang Guoping whom he had not seen for more than ten years. Scenes of the military life back then seemed to be poured out at this moment. Although he had not seen Liang Guoping for more than ten years, there was no barrier or strangeness at all. With a standard military salute, Su Guorong stared at the old leader Liang Guoping without squinting.
"Guorong! We haven't seen each other for more than ten years, and so many years have passed by in a blink of an eye. You are so successful! It's really amazing that you gave birth to such an amazing baby! I'm so proud of you!"
Liang Guoping's eyes were firm, and his face had the look of a middle-aged man who had experienced the vicissitudes of the world. He lacked the daring energy of young people, but was a little more calm. Seeing the guard Su Guorong, whom he had not seen for many years, he also remembered the glorious time when he was the leader of the regiment when he was young. So many memories have been deposited in the long river of time, and now more than ten years have passed, and the brothers who fought side by side have each achieved their own achievements.
When Liang Guoping first took office in the Fujian Military Region. I unexpectedly received a call from Su Guorong. When I heard that Su Guorong invited me to attend his son's college entrance celebration, I was so excited. Knowing that Su Guorong's son Su Lin had won the first place in science in Fujian Province, he was even more congratulated. Now he gave a thumbs up and praised happily.
"Old Chief, thank you for your praise! Our Xiaolin just worked a little harder in his studies. Come on, come on, Old Chief, please come in..."
Su Guorong said humbly, and then quickly asked his old leader to go inside.
"There are quite a lot of people! Guorong! Sorry, I'm late."
After Liang Guoping entered the courtyard. People who see this yard. There was a lot of people in the hall, and he liked the excitement, so he smiled. "Guorong! It seems that your family has very good connections!"
The sharp-eyed Liang Guoping spotted Fang Liping, the mayor of Jian'an City, sitting at the first table. "You even invited Mayor Fang here? It's not a shame!"
"The old chief promoted me. This is because Mayor Fang's daughter happens to be classmates with my son Su Lin. That's why we came together. Mayor Fang came in a private capacity, and it was all in the name of my son Su Lin. How can I have such a big reputation? Haha..."
The first table is the main table. Those sitting on it are the most distinguished guests of the Su family. Su Lin's uncle Su Guoguang is in charge. Mayor Fang Liping and some other officials are all sitting at this table. Su Guorong quickly guided the old chief Liang Guoping to the two empty seats at this table, and asked Liang Guoping to sit down with his guards. He entertained him nicely: "Old chief, if you sit here, you can also sit here with Mayor Fang." Wait for someone to talk to."
"Okay, okay... Mayor Fang and I are old acquaintances. Although we haven't seen each other in the past two years, we have met several times when we were in the capital. Mayor Fang's mother, Mrs. Tang, is still a leading figure in our Chinese painting circles. Where are the characters! I used to personally come to Mr. Tang’s door to ask for calligraphy and painting, but he was turned down. I’m really ashamed, so ashamed! I’m lucky enough to meet Mayor Fang here again today. Mayor Fang, I don’t know Mr. Tang’s current health. How's the situation? Speaking of which, I can be considered half of Mr. Tang's disciples. Although I am holding a gun now, I used to hold a paintbrush and listened to Mr. Tang's one or two lessons. "
Liang Guoping was very accustomed to such a noisy entertaining atmosphere, and he took the initiative to chat with Fang Liping.
"Commander Liang, I didn't expect that you would be transferred to our military region in Fujian Province this time. I haven't seen you for seven or eight years, and my mother also mentioned you. I thought it was too much to shut you out that time. It's so rude, but you have to forgive me for this. My mother rarely gives paintings to people. She is in good health. She had some heart problems not long ago, but she has recovered now. I'm sorry to worry about this, Mr. Liang. "
Fang Liping did not expect that she would meet an old acquaintance in this place. Liang Guoping is a member of the Liang family in the capital, and the Liang family can be regarded as a big boss with a certain status in China. Liang Guoping's father, Mr. Liang, is one of the few military veterans who are still in the military today. Although he is not as famous as the top ten marshals of the founding of the People's Republic of China, he is now a national leader who enjoys deputy state-level treatment after retirement, and his military rank is also Already the highest general.
Now Liang Guoping is regarded as a middle-ranking person among the second generation of the Liang family. His eldest brother Liang Guohui is already the vice chairman of the Military Commission and also has the rank of general. Liang Guoping is his father's youngest son, so he has been working in the military for a long time, and is now a group army division commander with the rank of senior colonel. One step further up is the rank of major general. This is already very good for Liang Guoping, who is only 43 years old this year.
Moreover, Liang Guoping was not only able to hold a gun, he was also very enthusiastic about art. When I was stationed in the capital, I often went to the Central Academy of Fine Arts to attend classes and learn about oil painting and traditional Chinese painting. I am also an avid collector in my spare time, and my home also has a collection of calligraphy and paintings by famous domestic and foreign artists. So, how could he not know Fang Liping's mother, Tang Lao Tang Huiqin? There was another time when I came to ask for a painting in person and was rejected.
"I know this, Mayor Fang. I was rude back then. I know that Mr. Tang rarely gives away paintings. Well, this is also a pity for domestic collectors. Mr. Tang's disciples are famous all over the world. It's a pity that there are only a few of Mr. Tang's paintings. Since taking Mr. Tang's class, I feel that Mr. Tang's attainments in oil painting research are unmatched by anyone in the country. Moreover, Mr. Tang himself is good at realistic oil painting. , I have quite a large collection of paintings, and I even managed to get a few famous European paintings from our old man, but I couldn’t own a painting by Mr. Tang. It can be said to be a lifelong regret of mine."
After a moment of regret, Liang Guoping said sadly.
However, when Liang Guoping said this, Su Guorong, the father next to him, suddenly brightened up and said in surprise, "Old chief, are Mayor Fang's mother's paintings really that famous? I happen to have one here... A painting sent by Mayor Fang’s mother.”
"What? Guorong, you mean... Mr. Tang drew a painting and gave it to you?"
Upon hearing this, Liang Guoping's eyes also shone. Then turned his head. Looking at Fang Liping, she seemed to be seeking confirmation from Fang Liping.
"Yes. Mr. Liang, my mother has been writing for many years. As I told you just now, my mother had a heart problem not long ago. It was Su Lin who happened to be there and saved my mother. So. My mother I specially drew the scene at that time and gave it to Su Lin as a thank you."
With a slight smile, Fang Liping said slowly.
"Mr. Tang has closed the pen. So this... can this be said to be a painting after Mr. Tang closed the pen? Mr. Tang has not painted for many years. This... Guorong, where is this painting now? Can you let me have a look?"
After receiving Fang Liping's confirmation, Liang Guoping became curious, what would this final work of Tang Lao be like? People who are good at painting are like this. When they heard that Mr. Tang's paintings were there, they wanted to see them even if they couldn't get them.
"This... old chief, this painting and another painting are hanging in the living room of our house. If you want to see it, you can see it at any time. But the food is about to be served now, why don't you wait until you are full and drunk?"
Su Guorong had not yet realized the value of these two paintings at this time, but if Liang Guoping, the old leader who loved oil painting, valued them so much, it seemed that the mayor's mother, Mrs. Tang, was still very famous.
"No, no, no... I haven't seen this painting. How can I be in the mood to eat or drink? Come on, come on... Guorong, please show me this painting first... "
With that said, Liang Guoping stood up and confessed to Fang Liping again, "Mayor Fang, I'm sorry to excuse you for a moment. I'll go to see Mr. Tang's masterpiece first, and I'll come back later to punish myself with three glasses of wine."
"Mr. Liang, you're welcome."
Fang Liping made a gesture of invitation, and then Liang Guoping hurriedly asked Su's father, Su Guorong, to lead the way to the living room and walked over quickly.
"Mom, is this Uncle Liang also my grandma's former student?" Qin Yanran, who had been sitting next to Fang Liping without speaking, asked. She was very curious that such an army division commander also liked her grandmother's oil paintings.
"That's right! Mr. Liang is Mr. Liang's youngest son. Speaking of which, Yanran, Mr. Liang and your grandfather also have some entanglements. But this is none of our business. Mr. Liang heard about your grandma when he was at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. A few classes. He! I heard rumors that when he was in Beijing, he often visited various auction houses and collectors’ homes, and was very obsessed with oil paintings. He especially liked your grandma’s paintings, but that time when he came to your house to ask for paintings, The time your grandma blocked the door was when you were seven years old. You were there at the time, but I don’t know if you remember... "
Fang Liping explained to her daughter Qin Yanran. However, Fang Liping didn't want her daughter to know more about these matters between aristocratic families. Although the Qin family is considered a relatively important family in China, her husband passed away more than ten years ago, and she and her daughter have long said that they have nothing to do with the Qin family. If it weren't for the purpose of honoring her husband, she would have changed her daughter Qin Yanran's surname to Fang.
"When you were seven years old? Then I don't remember." Qin Yanran thought for a while, then shook her head and said, "But I remember, mom, except for grandma's painting hanging in the living room of Sulin's house, But there is also Uncle Liu's painting "The Train Is Coming". Since Uncle Liang likes oil painting very much, he should also know the reputation that Uncle Liu's "The Train Is Coming" has gained in the international painting world. I don't know what Uncle Liang will do soon. What will be your reaction when you see this painting "The Train is Coming"?"
"You're a brat, and Mr. Liang is not someone who has never seen the world. Your uncle Liu's painting "The Train Is Coming" is amazing, but Mr. Liang shouldn't be too excited. By the way, where is Sulin running? Were you there? As soon as we came in, we saw him dragging you away, and we didn’t see him say a few words to his mother. "
She said with a smile, Fang Liping seemed a little jealous of her daughter.
"He! Huh! Mom, Su Lin is a big bad guy, I won't pay attention to him!" She muttered and turned her head sideways. When Qin Yanran thought of Su Lin, her little heart still beat fast. stop.
"Haha, are you just talking? Yanran, if you don't want to pay attention to Su Lin, then mom will take you away now. We don't even bother to eat their food, okay?" Fang Liping pulled her daughter Qin Yanran. Pretending to leave.
"No! Mom, you... you are bad too! Hum... Mom, you are teasing me too!" Qin Yanran started to act coquettishly, murmuring her little lips, and burying her little head in her mother's arms with such a cute look. "Mom, you also followed Su Lin's example."
"Nonsense! How could mother learn from Su Lin so badly? I think our little baby Yanran was spoiled by Su Lin, so! We just sit here and wait for Su Lin to come over soon. Mother wants to question him personally. Why did you bring our precious daughter Yanran into ruin, okay?" Fang Liping said deliberately and seriously.
"I won't talk to you anymore, Mom, you are so bad."
"Okay, okay... Mom, please stop talking, okay, haha... you girl..."
After the old leader Liang Guoping followed Su's father Su Guorong into the living room, the first thing he saw was the oil painting of Tang hanging next to the door, and all eyes were immediately attracted to it.
"This is Mr. Tang's painting style! It is Mr. Tang's style! There is also Mr. Tang's mark, Guorong! What kind of blessing is your family! You can actually get a painting from Mr. Tang, Guorong, you know Huh? How many big collectors in China can't even get a painting by Mr. Tang even if they pay a lot of money."
Walking a little further, Liang Guoping tasted the painting carefully and said to himself, "Mr. Tang is indeed a master of realist oil painting. This painting has a realist style at first glance." It seems... I remember that when Mr. Tang was giving lectures, the one he admired the most was "Ornan's Funeral" by Cournan. It seems that Mr. Tang's painting also has similar style characteristics. The picture in this picture is Su Lin's rescue. Mr. Tang’s moment? Yes, yes! Guorong! You have given birth to a good son, who is brave enough to do justice and is excellent in both conduct and learning!"
Su's father, Su Guorong, did not expect that his old chief would like this oil painting so much. He said privately: "Old chief, if you really like this painting, you can just take it away."
The old chief had saved his life. Su Guorong had always felt that he owed the old chief a little. Now he finally saw that the old chief liked this oil painting, so he wanted to give it to him.
"No! No! Guorong, this painting was given to your Su Lin by Mr. Tang, and I can't have it. Moreover, each of Mr. Tang's paintings is valued at more than one million yuan. Moreover, because Mr. Tang has fewer and fewer paintings now, this one is still such a meaningful final work. It is estimated that if there is a little hype, the big collectors in China will probably be able to offer five to six million. It came at a sky-high price. Regardless of its sentiment or value, I cannot take away people’s love for this painting. National glory! Your family should keep this painting well hidden. It can be regarded as a family heirloom. ah!"
Waving his hand, the old leader Liang Guoping liked this painting very much and had always wanted to collect a painting by Tang Lao, but he would never want this painting.
"What? Five to six million? Old chief, is this painting so valuable?"
Su Guoping was shocked when he heard the words of the old chief Liang Guoping. Although he had just realized that this painting was made by Mr. Tang, and the old chief valued and liked it so much, it must be worth a lot of money. In his heart, The estimate of the painting was only tens of thousands, or at most hundreds of thousands, but I didn't expect that the value of this painting would be so high, that it could be sold for a sky-high price of five to six million? What is this concept? The value of such a painting, I would not be able to earn five or six million even if my family did not eat or drink for a lifetime! (To be continued...)
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