Chapter 86 Dunhuang murals, no problem

"You've asked the right person. Mural painting is my specialty!"

"Does Zhang Daqian know? When he was doing evil things in Dunhuang, my master's master was responsible for cleaning up his mess."

Zhang Yang said seriously.

"Is there such a thing?" Mr. Cai's eyes lit up as if he had heard some shocking secret.

"And then, did your master bring back some murals?"

"No, we can draw this stuff ourselves, why bring those antiques back?"

"Oh, what a pity."

"Are you sure you can make an imitation that is exactly the same as the real thing?" asked Mr. Cai.

"I didn't have this plan, but if you can really imitate it, I will go find it."

"No problem, just find it."

Zhang Yang originally thought that the other party meant to look for it slowly after returning, but he didn't expect that Mr. Cai picked up the phone on the spot and called to make arrangements directly.

After waiting for less than a minute, he placed the photo of the newly found mural in front of Zhang Yang.

"Can you understand this?"

"Let me be healthy..."

"This is the Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva of Dunhuang." Zhang Yang answered quickly.

Now he knew what was going on with Boss Deng's paintings.

This is the mural that was copied.

Exactly the same!

It is very likely that besides Mr. Cai and the muscular man who is collecting debts, there is another person who is keeping this mural.

Mr. Cai must have been talking to this person just now.

That painter Zhang Erbaiwu should have a close relationship with the person who keeps this mural.

In other words, rare!

And this is rare and can be found through Boss Deng.

"Are you sure you can imitate it?" Mr. Cai only cared about this question. "If it's not exactly like the original, I won't pay you."

"This one is too easy. Is there anything more difficult?" Zhang Yang asked pretentiously.

It’s better to have something national treasure-level.

"It's not available for the moment, but if you can imitate it, I can go find it."

Knowing that Zhang Yang could imitate murals, Mr. Cai's face was filled with visibly excited.

These Dunhuang murals and cultural relics are sold at very high prices in the overseas market. He had been interested in them for a long time, so he asked someone to collect some for him.

But unfortunately, I can’t take it out.

Now, Zhang Yang gave him hope.

"I'll give you 20,000 for each mural, and you can make two copies for me, how about that?"

"Sure." Zhang Yang nodded decisively.

The other party suddenly made such a strange request of "copying two pieces", and he understood it immediately:
I'm afraid these murals, unlike the bronze ware, are not cultural relics in so-called private museums.

So imitate more.

When he goes abroad, Mr. Cai will simply line up the three murals and place them in front of the customs.

Come on, tell me loudly, are these three identical murals works of art?
Next, Zhang Yang and Mr. Cai spent another five minutes finalizing the details of the cooperation.

They still told the outside world that the cooperation had not been reached.

At that time, Mr. Cai would ask his newly recruited younger brother, Xiao Pan, to transport the things to Zhang Yang in the name of repairing a leaking building.

After the copying is completed, it will be secretly transported back.

If it were just a bronze ware, it could be transported openly, but now that there are murals, it has to be kept low-key.

After confirming these details, Mr. Cai paid Zhang Yang another deposit of 100,000 yuan.

There is no need to sign a contract or anything like that.

So as to avoid leaving behind any paper evidence.

Moreover, Mr. Cai has a better way than a contract to ensure that Zhang Yang will not cheat him.

After paying the money, he called the muscular man outside the door in and introduced him to Zhang Yang:
"This is Lao K. He used to be a mercenary abroad and has killed people."

"They're not mercenaries, they're an outlaw army," the muscular man corrected.

"Yes, yes, it's really fierce anyway."

"Old K, you should also meet me. This is Mr. Zhang, my good friend."

Mr. Cai pointed at Zhang Yang and put emphasis on the word "know".

Old K understood what he meant, and stared at Zhang Yang's face with narrowed eyes, obviously trying his best to remember him.

"Hello." Zhang Yang greeted the other party with all his strength.

I thought to myself: It seems like it’s time to grow a beard and change my hairstyle.

……

The discussion between Mr. Cai and Zhang Yang was over.

But the matter between him and Boss Deng has not yet begun.

Of course Zhang Yang had no intention of joining in the fun, as he was busy eating a private meal with Lao Hu.

So after saying hello, I left.

Seeing Zhang Yang about to leave, Boss Deng thought that Zhang Yang and Mr. Cai had been chatting for so long, so their relationship must be special. He quickly seized the opportunity and explained to the muscular man, "I will be able to compensate for that painting soon. I have already sold this shop to Boss Zhang."

"We have signed the contract."

"Boss Zhang, please be my witness!"

Facing the inquiring looks from others, Zhang Yang nodded:

"I did intend to buy this shop."

"Look, I'm not lying!" Lao Deng said excitedly, "As soon as the deal is done, I'll transfer the money right away."

Mr. Cai nodded after listening.

Before coming here, he had wanted to take over this store.

But when he heard that Zhang Yang wanted to buy it, he decided to do him a favor.

but not now:
"Boss Zhang is a very busy man. He probably has no time to deal with the acquisition recently."

"Old K, don't come to urge Boss Deng for the next three months, understand?"

Mr. Cai wanted Zhang Yang to start work as soon as possible, so he tried his best to create an environment for Zhang Yang.

By the way, it also has a bit of a threatening meaning.

Zhang Yang listened and shook his head in his heart.

If you are not ruthless when dealing with such people, you will be doing yourself a disservice.

……

Coming out of Lao Deng's shop, Zhang Yang looked at Lao Hu beside him with some apology:

"I'm sorry, uncle, I may have to postpone this antique shop matter for a while."

"I just got a big job."

"I understand." Old Hu nodded. While he was waiting outside for Zhang Yang to discuss matters with Mr. Cai, the female secretary had been trying to get him to talk.

He could more or less see that the other party was very powerful.

But it may not be the right way.

"Zhang Yang, it's a good thing that you took the job, but you must be careful."

"There's actually only a fine line between antiques and cultural relics. You're still young, so don't lose yourself just for a little money."

"If you commit a crime for a few million, you will regret it for the rest of your life if you get caught."

"Uncle, don't worry. Once I go in, no one will bring food to my master." Zhang Yang responded with a smile.

"Hahaha, yes."

"Next time you see Brother Yao, remember to say hello to him for me."

"no problem."

……

After returning home, Zhang Yang unlocked the abilities related to "mural" immediately.

There are three abilities in total: [Knowledge of Dunhuang murals], [Mural painting and aging], and [Mural preservation and restoration].

After unlocking it, Zhang Yang took the opportunity to recall the photo of the mural he had seen before.

It should be a mural from Dunhuang during the Song and Yuan dynasties.

Punishment, very punishment.

Two days later, Xiao Pan delivered the things.

It was still the same broken Wuling that was used to repair leaking buildings, but the young man driving it was already wearing an Armani T-shirt.

Zhang Yang originally wanted to try and see if he could get some information out of him and find out where these antiques were shipped from.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Pan seemed to have suddenly become mute.

Without saying a word, he unloaded the goods, took a photo, and got in the car and left.

Only a cloud of choking exhaust fumes was left for Zhang Yang.

"You really completed the master's mission, right?" Zhang Yang complained in his heart.

Next time I have the chance, I can ask Mr. Cai how he trained his subordinates.

Zhang Yang transported eleven boxes, five bronze artifacts and six murals back to the yard on a trailer.

Xiao Shen is already helping to prepare the materials.

When she saw Zhang Yang bringing the box in, she quickly put down the work at hand and came over to help take pictures.

After taking the photos, I sent them to her uncle directly.

"Brother, what if my uncle can't find the source of the things?"

Xiao Shen asked worriedly after taking the photo.

"It's normal that he can't find it. I just tried my luck. I didn't count on him in the first place."

"Okay, then should we imitate the bronze ware first, or the murals first?"

"Let's make the bronze ware first. This will take a long time. I'll make a sample for you and you can copy it..."

Because the task was too heavy, Zhang Yang could only let his junior sister take on more responsibility.

Two copies of each bronze ware should be made;
Each mural must be copied three times;

It’s just one more set than what Mr. Cai requested.

Only in this way can you keep the real thing in your own hands.

(End of this chapter)