The general direction is there, but there is no concrete breakthrough yet.
But for Gao Yi, the solution is very simple. Move first to find a breakthrough. As the saying goes, this is called hitting three poles first if there is no date.
To use an idiom, Gao Yi is the envy of fishes in the abyss, so it is better to retreat and build a net.
In terms of tactics, Gao Yi is looking for the enemy's weaknesses in action.
To sum it up, it can be summed up in one sentence: heroes create the situation.
A large part of the reason for Gao Yi's behavior pattern is that he is a novice who is not afraid of tigers. Although many times a novice can be described as an ignorant person who is fearless, it is obvious that fearlessness is the theme.
Sean is the complete opposite.
Sean has rich experience, so he is used to making decisions before taking action.
The garden is about to be destroyed. Sean, who has suffered many failures and has gradually become accustomed to failure, will inevitably become cautious and walk on thin ice in everything he does, fearing that one careless move will lead to disaster.
Therefore, Sean's character and behavior can be summed up in one sentence: times make heroes.
One is proactive, the other is passive, and now it is Gao Yi who is taking the initiative, and Gao Yi has a direct and almost reckless temperament, so the plan promoted by him must develop in a simplistic direction.
According to Sean's feeling, this matter is too urgent and confusing, and there is no way to start with it. Give him a month, maybe he can find a suitable, safe and secure way to sneak into the banquet.
For Gao Yi, anyway, he knew that Henry wanted to sell paintings, so he went to the gallery to have a look. Why bother with so much else? Anyway, he found a place first and walked first. Otherwise, what else would the two of them do? It was near the train station.
Scratching your head?
So since Gao Yi is taking the lead in this matter, he naturally found Henry's gallery.
I didn't rush in. I just took a quick look and saw a small box truck parked in front of the gallery.
This is interesting, very interesting.
Gao Yi did not point to the gallery. He raised his chin slightly and said: "There is a small truck at the door. I think it is here to install paintings."
Sean whispered: "It's very possible. Do you have any ideas?"
"Well, there will be a dinner party tomorrow and painting will be prepared today. Isn't this considered fast?"
Sean thought for a moment and said: "According to the characteristics of the French, yes, this is already very fast."
What are the characteristics of the French?
Wave, slow.
Because of the characteristics of the French, Gao Yi found that their chances seemed to be getting bigger.
Gao Yi almost didn't think twice, he subconsciously said: "I'll go in and see what's going on."
Sean was taken aback and said: "No! It's too easy to be exposed. If you are exposed, you will have no chance at all."
The fearless Gao Yi immediately said: "Even if we are not exposed, do we have a chance?"
Sean was immediately speechless.
As an assistant, Sean's caution is a virtue, but if he takes the lead in an action, his tendency to make decisions before acting will only lead to missed opportunities.
Gao Yi looked around and said: "This is the place with the most tourists. It's reasonable for me to stroll around, and it's also reasonable for me to show up in the gallery. Okay, I'll go and take a look. You stay away and wait for me."
The gallery is located in the famous Left Bank area of ​​the Seine in Paris, covering the area of ​​Avenue Saint-Germain, Avenue Montparnasse, and Avenue Saint-Michel. It is home to many bookstores, galleries, art galleries, and museums, making it a cultural mecca in Paris.
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The Right Bank is famous for its Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre and other Paris landmarks.
Since it is such a global tourist attraction, Gao Yi feels that there is no problem at all for him to appear in the gallery.
So after Gao Yi finished speaking, he started walking along the sidewalk alone. He passed a cafe and two bookstores. Then when he was slightly blocked by a small truck parked at the door, he accidentally looked up.
After taking a quick look, he turned into the gallery naturally.
Gao Yi's walking posture is very relaxed, and the expression on his face is also very relaxed. Although there is no disguise, he embodies the relaxation of a tourist.
Entering the gallery, there was a man in a suit and gloves, talking to a man who looked like a scumbag boss. There were two people standing next to him, waiting.
What he said was French, and Gao Yi couldn't understand it at all.
The layout of the gallery must not be like a grocery store, the environment must be very good, and the paintings will not be arranged particularly closely, but those paintings that can be hung on the wall in an orderly manner must have their authors somewhat famous.
The painting that Henry wanted to use for charity had to be the work of a well-known painter, and the masterpiece at the end had to be a painting by a famous artist.
But can the obvious be exploited?
I don't know until now, so Gao Yi just walked around and took a look.
Several people glanced at Gao Yi, but no one took him seriously. The man who looked like a gallery manager was still respectfully introducing something to the person in charge.
No one greeted Gao Yi.
If there are no opportunities, you have to create opportunities. Even if it is not to create opportunities, just come in, take a look, and then leave.
With simple thoughts, Gao Yi raised his left arm and said loudly: "That... where's the boss? Hello, hello, hello."
He doesn't look very qualified, but he is very confident, so his voice is loud and his momentum is strong. This is what Gao Yi looks like now.
In any case, it is rude to shout in the gallery, but it is the fault of the store that no one greets customers when they come. The man who was introducing the paintings to the steward whispered something, and then walked up to Gao Yi.
Gao Yi mumbled a few words in French, but Gao Yi didn't understand a word.
Gao Yi said confidently: "Can you speak English?"
The manager switched to English. Although his English was not good, he still said fluently: "Hello, sir, how can I help you?"
Gao Yi said casually: "I just bought an old castle, and I need to buy some paintings to decorate it. I think the paintings you have here are good, and they are the style I like."
Many castles in France are actually not expensive, and some are even sold for one euro. However, the subsequent maintenance costs are sky-high. Therefore, it is very common for foreigners to buy castles in France. Chinese wealthy people are deceived into buying castles.
It is even more common.
So Gao Yi's statement is still correct.
But the manager is obviously busy now, so he won't waste too much time with Gao Yi. He just maintains basic courtesy. The manager smiled and said: "You can take a look first. Please tell me which painting you like.
I can introduce it to you in detail."
The manager was about to leave after saying that, but Gao Yi pointed to the painting on the wall and said, "This."
The manager was stunned for a moment, then he raised his voice slightly and said a few words with a slight helplessness. Then a middle-aged woman came over and stood in front of the two of them.
The manager said a few more words, and Gao Yi said slightly dissatisfied: "Introduction."
The woman went to greet the steward, and the manager stayed to greet Gao Yi personally.
The reason is simple, the woman doesn't speak English, the manager does.
The manager asked someone to handle the stewardship, and then smiled at Gao Yi and said: "This painting is by a very promising young painter..."
Gao Yi immediately waved his hand and said: "Young painters? Forget about young painters, are there any painters who are not very famous, but are very old and about to die? Are there any? I want this kind of painter."
The manager's smile could no longer be maintained. He said helplessly: "Sir, if you want to invest in art, the investment value has little to do with the age of the painter. What is more important is the artistic value..."
"How much does this painting cost?"
"Two thousand four hundred euros."
Two thousand four hundred euros. In fact, Gao Yi didn't know whether this painting was expensive or cheap. He knew almost nothing about art.
But this does not hinder Gao Yi's appearance.
"Is it so cheap? I want it."
As soon as Gao Yi said these words, the manager was stunned for a moment.
But soon, the manager bowed slightly and said: "Okay, please wait a moment, I..."
"Don't worry."
Gao Yi started to move, then he pointed to a painting and said, "This one."
"OK."
"this."
"OK!"
Gao Yi was very relaxed, but the manager's tone began to contain uncontrollable joy. Gao Yi glanced casually at the painting of several people standing in front of him, without saying anything.
Regarding oil painting, Gao Yi only knows one abstractionist and one impressionist. Others are classified into the ranks of realism, and most of the paintings in this gallery are realism.
Only the two paintings pointed by Gao Yi look weird.
Gao Yi walked past a few people, walked a few steps, then pointed at a painting and said, "This."
The manager couldn't help but smile and said: "Okay."
"I don't want any of these."
The manager's smile froze on his face.
Gao Yi turned around, pointed at the entrance and said: "From there to here, I don't want the few I told you, and I want all the rest. There are twenty-three paintings in total, right? Quote, quote the total price,
Oh, there’s more.”
Gao Yi pointed to the painting that several people were looking at, and naturally said with a little arrogance: "Did they buy that one? If not, I want it."
Others buy paintings based on size, but Gao Yi buys paintings based on distance.
The manager was a little sluggish, and Gao Yi was a little impatient and said, "Can I sell it?"
This gallery is not big, and Henry opened this gallery not only for the sake of being arty, but also for money laundering, because art investment is an industry strongly related to money laundering.
Therefore, Gao Yi's approach was very simple. He would buy out the gallery to see how Henry's subordinates would react.
If Gao Yi is not sold, the price will be increased.
If it is sold, just pretend that Gao Yi didn't say anything.
"Want everything?"
"I want them all! My castle is very big and I need a lot of paintings, so you quote me a wholesale price. Don't fool me with your artistic value. If you are sincere, I will empty out your shop. If you are not, forget it."
The manager was a little at a loss. He looked at Henry's steward, and the steward whispered something. Then the manager apologized, walked over, and quickly explained in a low voice.
Gao Yi said unhappily: "What do you mean? You can't sell it, right? Let's go!"
The manager came over with the steward, and then the steward smiled and said, "Sir, you are very interested in art, aren't you?"
Gao Yi looked at Henry's steward, nodded and said, "What are you doing?"
The steward also spoke English. He smiled and said, "Sir, are you interested in participating in the art auction?"
"Not interested, the auction is too expensive."
"Charity Auction."
Gao Yi turned his head and said, "I'm not even interested in charity auctions."
The steward smiled and said: "It is possible to buy many works of art at a charity auction, including this painting, at a price lower than the market price."
Pointing to the painting he had just seen, the steward continued: "This painting is from the 19th century, and the painter is..."
The steward looked at the manager, who said: "Ferdinand Georg Waltermüller, a representative Austrian painter and a representative of realism, is renowned for his superb skills in light. This is his work in 1843.
The sale price is 220,000 euros."
The steward nodded, then smiled at Gao Yi and said: "But at the auction, the starting price will be 50,000 euros. If you want to invest in art, this is a rare and good opportunity."
Chapter completed!