Chapter 202: The Broken Lord

Even though I was mentally prepared, I was still shocked by the things in the dilapidated house. The walls were covered with ancient paintings, and the antique shelves were full of porcelain.

He Yukai took a quick look and found that they were all authentic, and there were still precious ones that had not been taken out. Just imagine how amazing it was.

This guy's gains from walking around the streets were quite remarkable. Even though he was mentally prepared, he was still stunned by the collections in the room.

This guy is unfathomable. He is waiting at a time when you can find bargains at any time and is doing it like crazy.

"This is the best collection for you"

He Yukai decisively gave his thumbs up, saying that one cannot judge a book by its cover.

The most taboo thing is to judge people by their appearance. In his previous life, He Yukai went to Yuezhou and heard people there say, "Look, he is riding a bicycle and wearing a tattered straw hat. Maybe his assets are tens of millions, but he is illiterate but he hires a PhD to speak for him."

The fact that we should not judge a book by its cover shows that there are many hidden talents and crouching tigers in China.

"Thank you for the compliment. Come and sit down."

The house was not very spacious when it was dilapidated, not because the house was not big enough, but because most of the space was taken up by antiques.

This guy only takes money from shareholders and never spends it. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the Grandet of the antique world.

"I came here today to ask for something, please don't mind."

The relationship is not particularly familiar yet, so you still need to be polite, even if it's just verbal.

"Just tell me, as long as you don't want my things, everything is fine."

He Yukai is really drunk. Apart from the good things you hide, I don’t even care about this on the surface. There’s no need to remind me all the time.

This guy is quite interesting as long as he enjoys eating, drinking and having fun. He has a lot of jokes and stories to tell. I can sell him antiques, but he won't give anyone face if they want to buy his things.

What is most admirable is that after he recited in front of Uncle Guan's spirit, "In spring, listen to the birds singing; in summer, listen to the sounds of Zen; in autumn, listen to the insects singing; in winter, listen to the snow singing; today, I will let you hear my confession," he smashed the Ge Kiln Octagonal Cup, which he cherished as a treasure, into pieces. It can be seen that he is also a person of temperament.

This old guy is worth making friends with. He provides a good place to go in my spare time. There are not many places where we can discuss antiques together. It is a good place for me to go when I am older.

It is enough to have one true friend in life!!!

"I am planning to open a private restaurant serving Tan's cuisine. I will use a lot of porcelain, and porcelain from the Qing dynasty will do. I have no requirements as to whether it is from an official kiln or a private kiln. Both are fine.

I heard from Chunming that you walk around the streets, if you see any, please help me collect them, and I will buy them from you."

He Yukai was sure that he would not refuse the junk. After all, the wares from the official kilns of the Qing Dynasty were still quite precious, and there were many wares from folk kilns nowadays.

This is a source of income, and there is no need for Paolao Hou to refuse it. After all, he needs money to collect things, right? In the eyes of a big collector like Guan Da Ye, these things are nothing.

"Oh? Did you open the Tea Fragrance?"

It was as if Polanhou was getting to know He Yukai all over again. He took a closer look and found that He and Uncle Guan had complicated grudges that could be traced back to the previous generation. However, he himself had no grudges against Uncle Guan.

I haven't had any contact with this guy since I last asked him to exchange bowls. Now it seems that he is quite capable, but it is a bit magical that the deputy factory director came out to open a restaurant.

"Yes, Chapiaoxiang is mine. Uncle Guan and I are both teacher and friend!
We have been friends for many years, and I know your grievances. If I were to ask you, it's because you don't see through it. What era is it now? Why are you still dwelling on the past?"

These two people are really stubborn. There are not many people with the same hobbies as them. Wouldn’t it be nice to exchange academic experiences?
The grudge between Polanhou's grandfather and Uncle Guan could actually cause Uncle Guan and Polanhou to become enemies. How ridiculous!

"I remember now, the four enamel bowls in my hand were exchanged by you. I didn't recognize you after not seeing you for many years."

He Yukai thought that Hou Lao recognized the Crouching Tiger Painting that he had snatched at a high price on the black market, but he didn't expect that he remembered the matter of the scrap collection station.

He Yukai was overthinking it. They were all in disguise at the time, so how could he recognize them?
The main reason is that the way he got the Crouching Tiger Picture was a bit unauthentic. He didn't enter the industry at that time, but now he has. If he is recognized by the broken-hearted, he will definitely be humiliated and may even be kicked out.

"Finally I recognized you. I thought you had really forgotten me. It's been less than ten years. What else do you care about besides these things of yours?"

Now that you've recognized me, it's not a problem at all. We've established a relationship!
"Hey, it's been a while, I didn't think about it for a while."

Polan Hou never expected that they would meet again after meeting once before. He exchanged three enamel small bowls for a jade huchun vase from this person, and now they meet again. It was fate.

In his eyes, the small enamel bowl was not valuable, it was just an object from the late Qing Dynasty. However, the jade huchun vase was different, it was worth much more than the small enamel bowl.

"Okay, I agree. I'll give you the Qing Dynasty porcelain I have. Don't worry about the pieces from the palace."

He didn't care about official kilns or private kilns, but those from the palace were definitely not worth it. Things from the palace were very valuable. As long as the antiques were related to celebrities and the palace, especially those with seals or inscriptions, their value could be multiplied several times.

"No problem, I'm using it to open a private restaurant, I can't bear to part with something that's too good."

Of course, he didn't want anything too nice, and even if he asked, he couldn't give it to him, otherwise he wouldn't mind spending money to get a few pieces.

"Well, the idea of ​​private dishes is not bad. The people we entertain must be rich or noble if we use such porcelain. As long as we don't sell it to others, we can rest assured."

Han Chunming didn't expect that He Yukai and Polan Hou knew each other, and he didn't expect that the four enamel small bowls could be gathered together thanks to He Yukai's work. What he didn't expect was that he paid a jade huchun vase for the four enamel small bowls.

He Yukai is really willing to give up. He is the last disciple of Master Guan. In comparison, he is much worse. It seems that he has not done anything for his master yet.
But it seems that I have one in my hand, can the two of them make a pair?

"When it's broken, take out the jade vase for me."

If the jade huchun vase in Uncle Guan's hand was the same as his, then he would be confident that he could exchange the box in Pao Bo's hand.

The difference between one bottle and a pair of bottles is huge and the value is extraordinary.

"What do you want to do now? Don't take it."

Polanhou looked at Han Chunming warily, wondering if he had forgotten about pasting the box.
This kid is very cunning, don't set your eyes on his jade huchun vase again.

"I say, Broken Hou, what are you looking at? I also have a jade huchun vase. Let's take a look. If it's the same as mine, maybe we can make a pair."

He was very annoyed by the vigilant look of Polan Hou. Was he really leaving him alone like a thief?

"Is it the landlord's from last time?"

Suddenly, he remembered something. He remembered that the two of them had competed there. It seemed that there really was a jade huchun vase. Could they really be a pair? There were jade huchun vases that matched each other in the capital, but they were definitely not many.

"Yes, you remember it?"

"Okay, I'll show you."

The most collectible jade-huchun vase is definitely from the Yuan Dynasty. The jade-huchun vase from the Yuan Dynasty is exquisitely made and has both practical value and appreciation value. It is a fine piece of Yuan Dynasty bottle porcelain.

Except for the rare Yuan Dynasty jade huchun vase, very few have been handed down from the palace, and most of them are collected by the public.

Hou Paolian walked to the back of the antique display cabinet, fiddled with it for a while before coming out with the jade huchun vase, looking at Han Chunming proudly.

"This broken one is exactly the same as mine. I guess they were originally from the same set."

The surprise came too quickly, it was exactly the same and fit into the box properly.

Polanhou looked at He Yukai in doubt and surprise. Could it be that these two people were in cooperation?

"Don't look at me. Although I exchanged that bottle with you, I didn't know Chunming also had a bottle like this. It has nothing to do with me."

After saying this, He Yukai picked up a piece of pork head and put it in his mouth, chewing it with relish.

It was obvious that he wanted to watch the show. He knew Han Chunming's intention, so He Yukai certainly didn't say anything.

After Han Chunming said that he also had a bottle like this, He Yukai knew what this guy was trying to do. It was fishing, and he was trying his best to put a bottle on it.

This guy would hide any good stuff he had and he is not the type to show off. He Yukai believes that Han Chunming's collection now is much richer than that in the same period of the drama.

At this time in the play, Han Chunming had just started collecting junk. Now Han Chunming has been a regular employee for several years. The collections he receives with money and without money are definitely different.

As far as He Yukai knows, Han Chunming used all the remaining living expenses he gave to his mother every month for his collection, which would definitely not be underestimated over the years.

A person who likes to keep things secret now actually takes the initiative to reveal that he has a jade huchun vase. Just think about it, no one would believe it without a purpose.

"I don't believe it, give it to me."

It's impossible for such a coincidence to happen to Polan Hou. Of course he knows Han Chunming's purpose. If they can really become a pair, he should consider switching them.

Compared with the pair of jade huchun vases, that sticker box is still a little inferior.

"Okay, you two drink first, I'll be back soon"

Han Chunming showed a triumphant smile. How could a person of the same kind not see what Polanhou was thinking?

Han Chunming had wanted to give Xu Jingli a gift a long time ago. Although they had not yet confirmed their relationship, he knew it in his heart. Seeing that He Yukai valued Han Chunming so much, Xu Jingli wanted to get to know him better.

She has admired He Yukai since she was a child. When she was still young, when everyone was worrying about meat, their family never lacked meat. It was always her eldest brother who brought the meat. In Xu Jingli's eyes, her eldest brother He Yukai could do anything.

The elder brothers who admire him all think highly of Han Chunming, so he must have some outstanding qualities.

Xu Jingli's willingness to communicate with him gave Han Chunming more confidence. Han Chunming knew that Cai Quanwu and Xu Huizhen were both people with substance, so he certainly couldn't give them watches or something like that as gifts, and he couldn't afford them anyway.

The sticker box is different. Cai Quanwu can definitely see the preciousness of it, which can best express his feelings. He rushed home in a hurry, pulled out a wooden box from under the bed, took out the jade huchun bottle, and kissed it.

He said to Yuhuchunping, "My happiness depends on you."

Han Chunming's temporary treasure hiding place is in the air-raid shelter. No one goes there, so it is safe there for the time being. Now Han Chunming's idea is to earn money to buy a yard.

Seeing that He Yukai bought a yard, Han Chunming also wanted to buy one, but unfortunately he was short of money. He had not saved any money over the years and had spent it all on antiques.

After buying the yard, he can find a place to store his treasures. Han Chunming was really envious of those tattered treasures displayed there.

"Ragged Hou, see if I fooled you or not?"

Han Chunming looked at the tattered things with pride, not afraid that you, old man, wouldn't be jealous.

"Put it there"

When Polanhou saw that the bottle was exactly the same as his, he fixed his eyes and motioned Han Chunming to put it on the table.

As for porcelain, jade and so on, they do not need to be taken from your hands. They should be placed somewhere first and the person looking at them can pick them up by themselves.

In order to prevent the item from slipping and breaking when it is taken over, who will be responsible for it? This is also an unwritten rule in the industry.

Seeing Han Chunming looking at him with a smile on his face on the table, Hou Po rolled his eyes helplessly.

Of course he knew the boy's skills, so he picked up a magnifying glass and looked at it carefully. It was really the same as his, at least it was fired in the same kiln.

“It’s really the same”

I put my own things together when they were broken, and the more I looked at them, the more I liked them.

The value of a pair and a collection is not as simple as 1+1=2. This is perhaps the only pair that can be found among a bunch of Yuanyu Huchun bottles.

"Boy, I'll trade you the sticker box."

After struggling for a long time, Polanhou finally made up his mind.

"this..."

At this time, Han Chunming was not in a hurry, and was still trying to figure out the rags.

"Boy, that's too much."

Polanhou gave Han Chunming a warning look. This kid was very shrewd. After seeing that he had brought up the idea, he came up with other ideas.

"Well, it's just that you're a rag and I'll take a loss and change with you. If it's someone else, I might not be willing to do it."

Han Chunming looked like he was taking advantage of me, which made He Yukai feel very angry. He Yukai found it very interesting to see the two of them fighting wits and courage.

"Pao Lan Hou, do you know a man named Yan Bugui?"

Seeing that they had finished, He Yukai quickly changed the subject and pulled Polan Hou out of his depression.

Although Polan Hou got something, he felt depressed when he saw Han Chunming's expression, "I owe you a favor, right?" Polan Hou did everything in his life except owing favors to others.

He must be feeling uncomfortable now, but Han Chunming doesn't care about Hou's psychological activities.

This incident sets the stage for the next time, because someone who can give him a few ancient books for a few cents will definitely not want to owe him a favor.

Next time you see something junk that you like, you don’t have to go through the trouble of putting a box on it if you want it.

"Yan Bugui? From the stingy old man's family?"

By the way, I actually know Hou Polan, and he does have some relationship with their family.

"Oh? Is it really related? I haven't seen you two move around before."

He Yukai just asked casually, but he didn't expect that they were really related. This wine was a bit strange. If they were related, why had he never seen Paolan Hou?

"Hey, we are cousins. There are some past events between the elders that I can't talk about. Do you know him?"

He couldn't bring himself to mention those ugly things at home; he felt too embarrassed.

"He and I are from the same compound."

"No wonder, it's rare for him to have friends. I was wondering, you are the deputy factory director, how could you know him? People like him don't have friends."

Hou Po looked at He Yukai confidently. Judging from Yan Bugui Aji's appearance, it would be strange for him to have any friends.

"Oh?"

"Alas, it's all because of their stinginess and calculation. We haven't been in touch for many years, and calculation has almost become their family tradition. Don't disclose my affairs, otherwise you will have no good days..."

He Yukai smiled bitterly and shook his head. Is it really a family tradition? Is it really passed down from generation to generation? Forget it.

Is it really genetic? The ancestors of the calculating family calculated, and the gene of loving widows is also inherited. It's really ridiculous.

"I'm not a gossip, don't worry. Just remember my story. Gather a group and inform Chunming. Let's stop here today. It's getting dark, so I'll go back first."

It’s getting late, but there’s still a lot of time to go.

"Okay, there's a long way to go."

The more he looked into He Yukai's eyes, the more familiar they felt. He couldn't remember what had happened for a moment, but it felt like their contact was not just the one at the scrap collection station.

"it is good"

Just at this moment a young woman rushed in and knelt in front of the rag-and-bone man.

When Polan Hou saw the woman's terribly gloomy face, He Yukai knew that this was the dead Polan Hou's daughter Hou Su'e.

He Yukai didn't want to get involved in what was going on between them. Every family has its own problems, and He Yukai wasn't so arrogant as to meddle in other people's family affairs. But why did this scene seem so familiar?
Could it be about Hou Su'e's husband? Sure enough, I heard Hou Su'e crying for money, but she refused coldly.

In He Yukai's opinion, this matter cannot be blamed on Polanhou. His own daughter reported him and sent him to jail. He Yukai could not accept this, but now it was a matter of life and death after all.

Human life is a matter of life and death and we cannot ignore it, otherwise we will feel uneasy.

"Big sister, please stand up first. Let's go together and send the person to the hospital first."

When Han Chunming saw He Yukai winking at him, he immediately understood what He Yukai meant.

He Yukai and Han Chunming rushed to Hou Su'e's home and saw that Hou Su'e's husband was breathing in less than out. The condition was not good, so they immediately sent him to the hospital and paid the medical bills.

He Yukai didn't care about this little bit of money. He believed that it was only for emergency relief, not for poverty relief.

Many people cannot turn a blind eye to such things, but of course it also depends on your own ability. If you don’t have that ability, you can’t force yourself to stand out.

He Yukai returned home and saw that his family had all come back. He briefly listened to Lou Xiaoe's introduction to the restaurant's situation. The daily turnover remained at around 4,000 yuan and the restaurant was still full of customers. He Yukai nodded with satisfaction.

This matter has been successful. In a few days, or one month, I can provide official data to my leader. I have also achieved my expectations. It may also push many things to be implemented ahead of schedule.

"Since this place is no longer on the right track, Zhuzi, it's time for Ma Hua to come out and accept Cha Piaoxiang. The courtyard of He's Private Kitchen has been renovated, and it's time to form a kitchen team.

Xiaoqing, please also apply for unpaid leave. You and Xiao'e will recruit waiters for training. The requirements for this batch of waiters are very high. The customer base of private dishes is either rich or noble, so the quality of the waiters must be excellent."

"Ok"

Cai Wenqing had wanted to take a leave of absence from his job a long time ago. Now that the hotel had stabilized and he knew that He Yukai's plan would be gradually implemented, it was time for him to come out and help.

The children have started school. Xu Damao, Yu Liran, Qiu Ye, Liang Lati and others have arrived in Hong Kong Island to start training.

Xu Damao and Yu Li studied factory management with Lou Zhenhua, Ran Qiuye studied personnel, and Liang Lati studied hotel management.

Ran Qiuye has a high level of education and majored in personnel management. Liang Lati is He Yukai's assistant to Lou Xiaoe. He Yukai plans to take a look at Xu Damao and his wife to see how they are doing in their studies, and Lou Zhenhua will give them an evaluation report.

Now that Cha Piaoxiang's reputation has become completely well-known, those state-owned restaurants that used to be disdainful of it have gradually become more serious. This catfish has given them a sense of urgency.

Of course, these are only those knowledgeable people. Others are just watching from the sidelines. How tiring it must be to work with so many customers? It doesn’t matter if there are fewer customers on our side. Anyway, the salary is not bad. Wouldn’t it be better to take it easy?

"Zhu Zi, Ma Hua will take over your training for a while. Please make an appointment with your master. I need help from Master Wu."

He Yukai remembered that he was short of chefs, so he decided to ask Master Wu for help. The people selected by Master Wu must have good character and good skills.

The most important thing is that the branch must be opened with high standards. In the future, the chain stores can recruit chefs. It is better to know their background now, and He Yukai can also rest assured.

"Okay, big brother, I will go to see my master tomorrow. The better the time, the better."

He Yuzhu knew what his elder brother had discussed with the master. He would go there tomorrow and ask the master to think about it. He would also think about the candidate. He Yukai was the successor of Master Wu, so of course he would do his best.

(End of this chapter)