eurekapd Chapter 288 The Wharton Family
Chapter 288 The Wharton Family
Because we want to highlight the traditional culture of the Flower Kingdom, we also hope to use flower elements as much as possible in accessories.
The traditional accessories worn by men in ancient Hua Kingdom include jade pendants, hairpins, and headbands.
Hairpins and headbands were the first things they excluded.
Mo Jinchen and Ruan Tang both have short hair, which doesn't suit their style.
Jade pendants can be matched with clothing, but choosing cheap jade pendants will lower the quality of the entire picture.
The Mohist school does have quite a few collections, but distant water cannot quench a nearby fire.
"I do know that Mr. David likes the culture of the Flower Kingdom and has collected many treasures from the Flower Kingdom. He may have the jade pendant we need..."
Johnny said regretfully.
Mo Jinchen suddenly asked, "Are you talking about Mr. David from Wharton Manor?"
Johnny's eyes widened, "You know him?"
Mo Jinchen nodded, "We have cooperated in business before."
Johnny thought he was hallucinating.
David Walton is the third generation of the Walton family and a famous industrialist in the United States. The Walton family first made their fortune in agriculture, then engaged in the oil refining industry, established an oil company, and now has become the largest energy giant in the United States.
It’s not that he didn’t believe what Mo Jinchen said, he just found it hard to believe.
"Then can you borrow the jade pendant from Mr. David?"
"it should be OK."
In fact, the Mohist School not only cooperates with the Walton family in the new energy business, but also holds a dominant position.
David Wharton's grandson, George Wharton, was his college classmate.
Mo Jinchen immediately called David Walton.
Without saying anything, Mr. David sent someone to pick them up and take them to his private collection gallery, where they could choose any collection they wanted and take it away.
The Wharton family’s private collection is not far away, about an hour’s drive round trip.
Even after getting into the Whartons' stretched Lincoln, Johnny still felt that it was a little unreal.
Even when they arrived at the collection hall, David Wharton himself received them in person.
"Mr. Mo, long time no see."
"Mr. David, long time no see."
David Wharton's eyes naturally fell on Ruan Tang who was standing side by side with him.
"Is this your partner?"
Mo Jinchen nodded, "My love, Ruan Tang."
Ruan Tang extended his hand politely, "Hello, Mr. David."
"Hello, Mr. Ruan."
David Walton immediately shook hands back with such enthusiasm that Johnny and the costume designer standing behind them were stunned.
Oh my god, who is this new model that Anna found that could make the current head of the Wharton family show such a passionate side.
You know, with the strength of the Wharton family, Mr. David doesn't have to lower his posture even when facing the President of Country M.
While they were surprised, Mo Jinchen introduced two more people to David.
Mr. David's attitude was also very cordial.
Johnny and the costume designer were also worldly-wise people, and although they were shocked inside, they did not act rudely.
David Wharton personally took several people to visit his exhibits.
"You need a jade pendant from the Flower Kingdom, right? You know, Mo, I like the culture of the Flower Kingdom very much. I have collected a lot of them. There must be something you like."
As they were talking, they came to an exhibition hall decorated in the style of the Flower Kingdom.
Pearl curtains, jade screens, carved beams and painted buildings, every detail is exquisite and luxurious, which makes people breathtaking.
The collections inside are truly dazzling and rich.
The various antique porcelains, silks and ancient paintings are dazzling.
"Here are my collection of jade pendants and other jewelry. See if there is anything you need."
David Walton pointed to the display cases on both sides and said.
There was a row of jewelry boxes neatly arranged in the display case. All of the jewelry boxes were open, and each one displayed a jade pendant.
Each one has a fine texture and is very moist.
Even people who don't know much about it can see that it is priceless.
Johnny and the costume designer swallowed their saliva as they watched.
Oh my God, such a treasure made them afraid to take action.
Ruan Tang's eyes fell on one of the pairs of jade pendants.
The pair of jade pendants were very special, one was crystal white and the other was pure black as ink, and they were carved into the shapes of a dragon and a phoenix respectively.
"Black Dragon and White Phoenix, it's quite interesting."
Ruan Tang pointed at the jade pendant.
Mo Jinchen nodded, "It's really good, and the color matches our clothes very well."
The two looked at Johnny and the costume designer, "What do you think?"
Johnny and the costume designer had already been dazzled. When they heard what the two said, they walked over to take a look, and their eyes suddenly lit up.
"This pair of jade pendants is perfect for our theme."
Johnny said excitedly.
The costume designer also nodded.
Seeing the jade pendants they had chosen, David Walton proudly introduced them, "Oh, Mo, Ruan, you have really good taste. Although this pair of jade pendants is not an antique, it was made by a jade carving master from your country of Hua. I spent nearly five million dollars to buy it."
Five million US dollars, converted into Chinese currency, is thirty million.
It is indeed not cheap, but Hetian black jade and mutton-fat white jade are not cheap in themselves, not to mention that this pair of jade pendants is made of the best materials and the carvings are also top-notch, so the price is very reasonable.
"Then we'll choose this pair of jade pendants. Don't worry, we will keep them carefully and won't let them get damaged. Of course, if you're worried, you can also send bodyguards to watch over them the whole time."
David Walton waved his hand and said, "No need. Since you like it, I will give you this pair of jade pendants."
Ruan Tang and Mo Jinchen looked at each other and declined politely.
"You are too polite. There is an old saying in the Flower Country that a gentleman does not take away what others like. You are very generous to lend it to us."
Hearing this, David Walton had no choice but to give up.
What a pity, he still wanted to use the jade pendant to establish a good relationship with Mo.
After all, traditional energy projects have gradually become a sunset industry due to the reduction of raw materials.
However, the Mo family is far ahead in the research of new energy. The Wharton family can only maintain its position as an energy giant by continuing to cooperate with the Mo family.
Before leaving, Ruan Tang noticed a Go board in the corner of the exhibition hall.
He stopped immediately.
"what happened?"
Seeing him suddenly stop, Mo Jinchen also stopped, followed Ruan Tang's gaze, saw the chessboard, and immediately understood what Ruan Tang meant.
"Mr. David, could you lend us this chessboard as well?"
Mo Jinchen pointed at the chessboard and asked David.
"of course can."
David answered without hesitation.
He did not know how to play Go, and he collected it simply because it was an antique treasure from the Kingdom of Flowers.
Moreover, among all his exhibits, this chessboard is the least valuable, so it is placed in the corner.
Johnny also saw the chessboard, but like David, he didn't know much about Go.
To him, it was just a wooden board with grid patterns painted on it.
So I asked Ruan Tang curiously: "Ruan, do you think this chessboard is also suitable as a filming prop?"