Chapter 5: Travel to the East Palace

Without Chen Wanrong's explanation, Manager Zhou also understood that he had already set his sights on scholars. He came to tell him that he was leading the way. It would be abnormal for scholars not to chase after him. He stamped his feet and sighed: "Why didn't I expect this level?"

Now that things have come to this point, it is useless to complain, so I can only face it. Wu Daozi clasped his fists and bowed: "I'm Wu Daozi, I wonder what's up with you?"

"I've met Mr. Wu!" The scholars saluted together. Chen Wanrong was relieved. Although scholars were fans, they were still very calm after all, unlike those fanatical fans in modern society who lost their minds.

The scholar said in a lingering manner: "I am so lucky to see the masterpiece. I wish to see Mr. Wu's respectful face and comfort my life!"

Wu Daozi became humble: "Everyone is so proud, Wu Daozi can't afford it."

"Mr. Wu is too humble. We want to ask Mr. Wu for a calligraphy piece and ask Mr. Wu to fulfill it." A eager light shot out from the scholar's eyes, and he wished he could possess Wu Daozi's works immediately.

It’s okay to draw a few strokes for one or two. The problem is that so many people are there, who can draw for? You can’t be more favorable than the other. Wu Daozi was stunned. Chen Wanrong walked up and clasped his fists and said, “Everyone, you admire Mr. Wu’s talent. This is a good thing, and there is nothing to say. But there is one thing, everyone wants to ask for calligraphy, can Mr. Wu draw it? The palms and backs of his hands are flesh. Who should I give to? Isn’t this embarrassing Mr. Wu?”

"It makes sense!" The scholar agreed, but did not want to step back: "We just want to pay homage to Mr. Wu's masterpiece, and there is nothing else to think about."

To satisfy them, Wu Daozi would be exhausted. If he didn't satisfy them, it would be difficult to cure his feelings. Manager Zhou suddenly slapped his forehead and clasped his fists at the scholar: "Everyone, do you want to see Mr. Wu Mobao, right?"

"Yes!" The scholars agreed in unison.

Manager Zhou's eyes shone brightly and he kept rubbing his hands and said, "Everyone, I have an idea. Thanks to Mr. Wu, I will give me a calligraphy piece and I will hang it up and let you have a good experience. I agreed that I will come and take care of the business of this building in the future."

"Okay, okay!" The scholar was very excited.

Manager Zhou said, "Please wait" and walked away. Chen Wanrong didn't know what he was going to do, so he came out. After a while, Manager Zhou called a few waiters to hang Wu Daozi's "Gathering Picture".

So many people were organizing, and the noise was quite loud. They had already alarmed the drinkers. They watched the birds in groups of three or three. When they hung up, the judginger was amazed at the painting, shouting loudly, with excitement on his face, as if he had picked up a treasure. Those who couldn't understand could not help but sneer, but immediately aroused a lot of scolding and ridicule, and no longer dared to talk nonsense.

The drinkers started to talk, and dozens of scholars couldn't help but join in and commented. In just a while, Wu Daozi's name spread throughout Wangjiang Tower. I don't know who took the lead and called "Wu Daozi", followed by the shocking roar of "Wu Daozi".

Manager Zhou has been in charge of the restaurant for so many years, but has never seen such a lively event, or such a crazy scene. The drinkers danced with their hands and shouted loudly, like a heroic soldier galloping on the battlefield, constantly touching his face, and it was hot.

Wu Daozi had no choice but to walk forward, fold his fists and bow: "Thank you everyone, thank you everyone!"

As soon as he appeared, another roar of roaring mountains and seas sounded. The crowd surrounded Wu Daozi and surrounded him in the middle. He asked for Mobao in a word. Wu Daozi was in trouble all of a sudden.

"What should I do?" Wang Han looked at Wu Daozi, who was so anxious that he had no idea when he was oozing sweat from his forehead.

Ma Zhizhong couldn't help rubbing his hands and kept saying, "Shopkeeper Zhou, why are you still standing there? Hurry up, ask someone to get Mr. Wu back." Wu Daozi was surrounded by people, and everyone was stretching out his hands, which was almost the same as fans in modern society asking for autographs. If he didn't get him out, he would be squeezed flat.

Manager Zhou responded and asked the waiter to go up to save the person, but he could squeeze in. It was always futile to work hard.

"Brother Chen, think of a solution quickly." Zheng Qing reminded.

Of course, becoming famous is a good thing, but becoming famous like this is a burden, which is too far from Chen Wanrong’s expectations. After a change of thought, Chen Wanrong stood up and shouted: "Everyone, be quiet!"

The crowd shouted at themselves, and Chen Wanrong's voice had long been drowned. Zheng Qing shouted: "Let's shout together!" He shouted: "Just be quiet!" Ma Zhizhong, Wang Han, shopkeeper Zhou, and waiter shouted at the top of his voice, and finally broke through the sounds of the drinkers, let them hear and slowly calmed down.

Chen Wanrong waved his arm and shouted: "Do you want Mr. Wu's Mobao?"

The word "Yes!" has the power of a landslide.

Chen Wanrong yelled: "I know a secret. Mr. Wu is going to open a gallery in Chang'an, where you can buy his calligraphy."

"We want it now!" the drinkers shouted.

Chen Wanrong waved his hand, and the waiter rushed over to protect Wu Daozi and retreated. Chen Wanrong said with peace of mind: "Don't worry, everyone, Mr. Wu did not take him as a painter today, and he would go to his gallery to provide evidence to fulfill your wishes. If you want it now, wouldn't you be tired of Mr. Wu? How can you bear it?"

Although I was reluctant, this was the truth. The drinkers were quiet for a while and someone asked, "When will it be opened?"

"Three days later." Chen Wanrong thought for a while.

The drinker asked again: "Where is it?"

"Suhuque Street, please come and support me at that time." Chen Wanrong clasped his fists.

The drinkers shouted: "Okay, we will definitely come." They were about to disperse.

Shogun Zhou was a smart businessman and seized the opportunity to carry out promotions: "Everyone, from now on, this building will give 20% of the profits. Celebrate ten days, don't miss the opportunity."

"Okay!" The drinkers responded loudly. The wines on Wangjiang Tower are beautiful and the scenery is wonderful. They are where the drinkers are willing to go. Who wouldn't be happy if there is such a good thing?

Needless to think about it, the news will spread, Wangjiang Tower's reputation will soar, and the number of drinkers will increase, and Manager Zhou's face will be red with excitement.

Wu Daozi dealt with the drinkers for a while, exhausted and covered in sweat on his back. Wang Han helped him into the room. Chen Wanrong, Zheng Qing and Ma Zhizhong went in, and Manager Zhou came in and said a few words of comfort and gratitude, and then he went.

After drinking a few glasses of wine, Wu Daozi clasped his fists at Chen Wanrong: "Brother Chen, thank you for your kindness. Wu Daozi has been running around for so many years, and his meager painting resources can only cover his belly. Brother Chen is so clever to push him, Wu Daozi will have no worries about his food in the future."

Today, I have become famous, and there will be many people coming to visit the door to ask for paintings in the future. There is no problem with being rich and well-dressed. How can I have no worries about food? This is a great thing. Chen Wanrong bowed and said, "Brother Wu is so serious. I just tried my best. These are all great talents of Brother Wu. Do you think so?"

"Yes!" Wang Han responded. Ma Zhizhong and Zheng Qing nodded continuously.

Wu Daozi frowned and said, "Brother Chen, this gallery is just a tricky matter. To be honest, Wu Daozi is poor and can't even pay the rent. How could he rent a house on Zhuque Street to open a gallery?" Zhuque Street is the largest street in Chang'an and is a good place to do business, but the rent is not as good as the price, so he naturally feels worried.

Chen Wanrong had already thought about this and wanted to pull Wu Daozi to open a gallery. On the one hand, he helped Wu Daozi, and on the other hand, Wu Daozi was in love. There would be no problem asking him to design and packaging, and it would be a good thing to have both worlds. Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "Brother Wu, don't worry, I'll do this. I'll pay for it, you just need to paint it."

Wang Han slapped the table: "Brother Chen, you can't pay this money alone, I have to pay one. With Brother Wu's talent, this painting must be hard to find, and the dividend is great. You can't enjoy it alone, and you have to leave some good things for me." Wang Han's family is rich and generous by nature, so how can you not mix such things?

He was joking, but this was the truth. Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "No problem. Brother Ma, should I give one?"

Ma Zhizhong pondered for a moment and said, "It was a good thing, but if I participated, it would be inappropriate. These are all elegant things, so I won't mix them. However, I can do my best to satisfy you."

He has a wide range of people in Chang'an, so he will definitely find a good place to stay when he comes forward. Chen Wanrong originally wanted to use the power of the Zheng family to rent a good store, but now he is worry-free: "Thank you, Brother Ma."

Wu Daozi bowed in groups and said, "Everyone is kind and kind, Wu Daozi thanked me. From now on, whenever there is a place that can be useful to Wu Daozi, just say a word, you will do your best."

Chen Wanrong laughed and said, "Brother Wu, I really have something to do to ask you for help. I will continue to launch new products in the future, and I have to ask Brother Wu to do my best to pack this. This is my selfish intention, let me explain it first."

Wang Han pointed at Chen Wanrong and slapped the table and laughed: "Okay, Brother Chen, you have ulterior motives!"

This is a joke, Wu Daozi nodded and said, "Brother Chen is open and honest, it's great. If Brother Chen doesn't mind my lack of talent, it's better to be on my head."

What he wants is what he said, Chen Wanrong was very happy. These were all Zheng Qing's ideas. According to Chen Wanrong's original intention, Wu Daozi was to be included in Chen's chemical industry. Zheng Qing thought this was a genius that hindered him, so Chen Wanrong had to change his mind.

The biggest advantage of this idea is that if Wu Daozi's genius has a place to display, there will inevitably be masterpieces passed down from generation to generation, which is much greater than the contributions he has made to Chinese civilization by scattered around him. Chen Wanrong helped Wu Daozi in the most difficult time. Will he be embarrassed to not work hard on Chen Wanrong's packaging design in the future?

The wonder is that Chen Wanrong explained first. Wu Daozida admires this kind of mind from the bottom of his heart. Everyone has selfish thoughts. As long as this selfish thought does not have conspiracies, but is carried out openly, anyone will praise it.

Chen Wanrong picked up the wine glass and said, "Brother Wu, come and toast you." The two clinked their glasses and drank them dry.

Wang Han frowned and asked, "The picture has been set, but what is the name? It's called Daozi Gallery, how about it?"

This is named after the name of Wu Daozi. Judging from today's situation, Wu Daozi will definitely become famous, so it would be great to be named after this. Zheng Qing nodded in agreement: "Very good!"

Wu Daozi ignored it and looked at Chen Wanrong and waited for Chen Wanrong to make an idea. Chen Wanrong thought for a while and said, "It's good, it's not grand enough. I'll call the World Gallery."

Wang Han commented and said, "It's so grand, but it's not very good in the early stage."

Chen Wanrong drank a drink and raised his voice and said, "I have an idea to make the reputation of the Tianxia Gallery spread rapidly throughout the Tang Dynasty."

"Oh, tell me quickly." Ma Zhizhong was impatient.

Chen Wanrong came over and said a few words. Wu Daozi shook his hands: "If it doesn't work, it won't work, it won't work!"

Wang Han applauded and said, "It's amazing, just do it like this! Brother Wu can't do this. This is interesting and courageous!"

Ma Zhizhong raised his palm and made an idea: "This idea is good and it will definitely spread to the world. Only Mr. Wu can use this trick. However, in my opinion, this painting cannot be infinitely painted, and it will exhaust Mr. Wu and be limited."

"It's only three things, there are up to three pictures a day!" Zheng Qing was very sure.

"Yes, there are up to three paintings a day!" Chen Wanrong and Wang Han agreed in unison, and Wu Daozi had no objection, so they decided. The next thing was to discuss how to share profits. Chen Wanrong paid seven yuan for the money, and Wang Han paid 30% of the money. He volunteered to take action for Wu Daozi and be responsible for selling paintings.

The result of the discussion was that Wu Daozi had 50% profit, Chen Wanrong had 30% profit, and Wang Han had 20% profit. Chen Wanrong's main purpose was to help Wu Daozi and solve the packaging design by the way to achieve the goal. It doesn't matter how much the share is, 30% was considered an unexpected gain.

He asked Manager Zhou to send paper and pen, discuss the document, sign the letter, Chen Wanrong, Wu Daozi, and Wang Han each held one copy, and the matter was completed.

Today, everyone got their own place. Wu Daozi's life problems were solved and Chen Wanrong's packaging was settled. Everyone was happy. They had to drink and didn't know how much they drank, so they were ready to leave.

Manager Zhou rolled in like a meat ball, clasped his fists and said, "Everyone, I have a few words to say."

Chen Wanrong drank a lot and was also drunk. He clasped his fists and said, "Shopkeeper Zhou, if you have something to do, let's listen."

Manager Zhou smiled and replied: "There is not much money, so please accept it with a smile and talk about it as a gift for moistening the pen." He took out the golden cake and put it on the table.

When Chen Wanrong saw that it was fifty taels of gold, only five hundred taels of silver. Although Wu Daozi's paintings were good, he could sell 500 taels of silver with his current reputation, and he didn't see that this shopkeeper Zhou was very generous in his actions.

This is Wu Daozi's business, and he has to solve it. Wu Daozi showed his integrity and smiled and clasped his fists: "Shopkeeper Zhou, Wu Daozi has received your kindness, but he can't accept the money no matter what."

Manager Zhou hurriedly explained: "Mr. Wu, what are you saying? It is our honor to be able to come to the shop with such a great talent! If you want to show your great talent, you will surely show your reputation in the world. Your paintings are hard to find. If you don't respect this little money, you are embarrassed to take it out. Mr. Wu, you have to accept it no matter what."

Wu Daozi looked serious: "Shopkeeper Zhou, what you said is wrong. If you say you, I will definitely give it to you! Although I need money urgently now, I still have the creed to establish my own life: words must be done! Storekeeper Zhou, don't force each other."

Wang Han raised his high fives gently and exclaimed: "Brother Wu is so noble and honest. Wang Han has seen it. Those who are as poor as Brother Wu need every penny urgently, but they can keep their ambitions as good as this. I admire him!"

"Yes!" Chen Wanrong and the others were also amazed. This is the true nature of a famous scholar.

Wu Daozi waved his hand quickly: "Brother Wang has been awarded too much, I don't have such a high moral character." He is very modest.

Manager Zhou has a well-known man’s temperament and may not consider money like dirt. At least he will never take money that he doesn’t take. He sighed and said, “Since that is the case, Zhou Sheng will not use money to defile Mr. Gaoyue. From now on, you will come to Wangjiang Tower and I will make it to the east, and take care of the luminous cup of grape wine, and you will do it!”

"Thank you, thank you." Chen Wanrong and the others held their fists and thanked them, and went downstairs. Zhou Sheng and the others saw each other off, and they turned around until Chen Wanrong and the others left.

Ma Zhizhong pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Chen, leave the matters of this store to me, and it will never be a waste of trouble. If you have any trouble, go and do it."

Chen Wanrong was thinking about seeing the emperor, and he might not say that the prince would come out of the palace to see me at any time, so he had to go back early, and said with a smile: "Since that's the case, there will be Brother Ma. Brother Wu, Brother Wang, can you join me?"

"Brother Chen is extremely honored to invite him. I don't know where Brother Chen wants to go?" Wang Han agreed happily.

Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "I'll go back and take a look first, and then I'll stop."

Wang Han laughed and said, "Brother Chen, are you doing something? Go and you are busy with yours. Brother Wu and I will go around. We will visit you later." Wu Daozixi, Wang Han was straightforward, Wang Hanxixi's talent, and the two fell in love with each other at first sight, and they had a lot to say, but they could not separate.

That's all, Chen Wanrong clasped his fists and said, "Since that's the case, let's leave for now. I'm waiting for the two of you to come at home."

"It's easy to say, it's easy to say." Wang Han and Wu Daozi said goodbye with fists and went to enjoy the scenery.

Chen Wanrong and Zheng Qing got into the car and asked the guy to rush back to Zheng Mansion. As soon as they arrived at Zheng Mansion, they saw Chen Zairong standing at the door and looking around. When they saw Chen Wanrong coming back, they rushed up and shouted from afar: "Brother, where have you been? I'm so anxious!"

"What's wrong?" Chen Wanrong jumped out of the car and asked.

"What else can it be? Of course, the prince is going to see you. The prince has worked hard for several days and has not rested. He is waiting for you. You are fine, no one is seen." Chen Zairong still complained.

Chen Wanrong didn't expect this situation and nodded, "Then go now."
Chapter completed!