Countercurrent 1978 starts with the production team

It's not like they haven't actively sold these paintings, but when most people heard that there were paintings for sale, most of them just glanced at them, waved their hands, and had no intention of buying them.

They are a dignified history museum and cannot buy and sell by force.

Even if the price is lowered, few people are interested in these paintings.

Take Liu Bingsen's paintings and calligraphy as an example. No one wants a two-yuan piece, which makes them very worried.

For such a large museum, no matter how careful you are about budgeting, the fixed costs are still there, and the money you should spend will not be less.

The museum staff were frightened by this huge deal.

After repeatedly confirming with Chu Jianghe that he really wanted it, the museum staff took action immediately.

Some people went to inform the curator of the news, some went to get the inventory from the warehouse, and some brought tea and water to them. Only Xu Qinian talked with Chu Jianghe and others.

Xu Qinian saw that his colleagues were a little too enthusiastic, and he was a little embarrassed to face them. But for now, it was better to solve the funding problem first.

"Mr. Chu, Mr. Zhao, you have to think about it. We have a lot of paintings in our warehouse. If they cost 100 yuan a piece, it is not a small sum."

Although he didn't understand why Mr. Chu took the initiative to raise the price, he still had to make it clear to them.

Chu Jianghe didn't know what he was thinking. It was indeed because the current social economy did not allow it and people were generally not rich.

Most people did not have the spare money or time to read these literary contents, and the level of cultural popularization at that time was not particularly high, and people's appreciation ability was not up to it.

The works of these masters are seriously underestimated, which makes their lives quite embarrassing.

I can indeed collect these works when they are at low prices, which can also solve part of the funding problem for the museum.

But now that I have such a net worth, it would be ridiculous if I were to make a fuss about it because of this small amount of money.

So he took it upon himself to raise the price again based on the price quoted by the museum staff.

In this way, even if the true value of these paintings is discovered in the future, no one will say that they have taken advantage of others to get rich because they have made a big mistake.

On the other hand, my money can also supplement the funds of the history museum, which can be regarded as my own small contribution to the protection of cultural relics.

Thinking of this, Chu Jianghe smiled and said: "Comrade Xu, you don't have to worry about money. We can still get this little money."

Xu Qinian didn't know much about Chu Jianghe's situation, but Zhao Shizong knew it very well. He smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, you really don't have to worry too much about money. I'm just afraid that your museum doesn't have that many things."

Zhao Shizong didn't know exactly how much Chu Jianghe was worth, but he could probably estimate it, and it was pretty close.

If I really spend all my money to buy these paintings, I'm afraid I can buy at least tens of millions of pieces.

Seeing that Chu Jianghe was young, Xu Qinian didn't believe his words that much, but this Mr. Zhao was actually from Hong Kong Island, so there must be nothing wrong with what he said. It seemed that he was thinking too much.

"Mr. Zhao is joking, there are quite a few works in our warehouse."

Zhao Shizong just smiled and said nothing.

Such a big deal naturally alarmed the curator, who personally received Chu Jianghe and his party.

Chu Jianghe discussed it with Zhao Shizong, and it was Zhao Shizong who finally came forward for the acquisition. His identity is still very useful now.

The curator, a cultural man wearing glasses, shook hands with Zhao Shizong enthusiastically: "Mr. Zhao, thank you for your support of our museum's work."

Zhao Shizong also said something about the scene: "I like such excellent works after seeing them. I also want more people to understand our culture and carry forward China's excellent calligraphy and painting works."

This speaks to the curator's heart.

"Mr. Zhao, you are so upright and upright."

After exchanging polite words, the two discussed the issue of payment again. The curator was even happier when he heard that Zhao Shizong would pay in Hong Kong dollars.

The Hong Kong dollar is foreign currency. It can help the museum pay part of its expenses and at the same time earn foreign exchange. This is a multi-purpose thing.

After the curator spoke, Chu Jianghe and the others were naturally given the green light.

Not only was the curator personally accompanying them, but the museum's warehouse was also opened for them to choose as they pleased.

When Chu Jianghe saw the works in the warehouse, he took two works and looked at them, then asked, "Are these for sale to the public?"

Xu Qinian took the list of the process warehouse and took a cursory look at it, and he already had an idea.

"Mr. Chu, this is the warehouse list. There are 9355 items in total. As long as you are interested, these can be sold."

Chu Jianghe did not accept the list he handed over. Looking at these works, he couldn't help but lick his lips.

There are a total of 9355 pieces here. Even if one piece costs 100 yuan, it is less than 100 million. This is a huge bargain.

When these works are released to future generations, they may easily be worth tens of billions.

Chu Jianghe gave Zhao Shizong a vague wink: "Comrade Xu, we want all these works, and we don't want to bargain. Let's make it up to 100 million. Even these things need to be temporarily stored with you until Mr. Zhao returns. When we go to Hong Kong Island, we will take them with us, is there no problem with that?"

There must be some worthless ones here, but he doesn't have time to identify them one by one.

Xu Qinian heard that he really wanted them all. Even though he was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but swallow.

"No... no problem. Don't worry, Mr. Zhao and Mr. Chu. We will seal these things first. When you notify us, we will help transport them to the airport."

Zhao Shizong caught Chu Jianghe's look and knew what he should do, so he shook hands with Xu Qinian.

"Okay, I'll trouble you, Mr. Xu. As for the payment issue, I will instruct my subordinates to take care of it."

After settling this matter, Chu Jianghe was completely relieved and began to visit the museum with peace of mind.

When they left, Xu Qinian went to them to report.

"Mr. Zhao and Mr. Chu, all the works have been packed. There are 43 large boxes, all of which have been sealed."

Chu Jianghe was very reassured about their work. These things were not very valuable now, and it was impossible for the museum to use some defective products to make up for it.

After chatting again for a while, he followed Zhao Shizong back to the hotel.

As soon as he returned to the hotel, Zhao Shizong asked: "Brother Chu, how are you going to arrange those works?"

Chu Jianghe had already thought about this and said, "Brother Zhao, please bring these things to HSBC when you go back. I will tell HSBC and store them in the vault there first."

Zhao Shizong nodded, this was a good idea.

Chu Jianghe thought of the purpose of Zhao Shizong's trip and asked, "Do you have any clues about finding your relatives?"

Zhao Shizong said: "It has been so long that it is not easy to find, but the staff of the Overseas Chinese Federation said they have some clues. It seems to be..."

When Chu Jianghe heard this, he thought it was such a coincidence?

Unexpectedly, Director Zhao’s friend was a fellow villager with him.