Cheating players in Marvel

They are both people who are not short of money. Neither Stark nor Shi Xiaolei have thought about exchanging the antiques in front of them for money.

Therefore, when making the selection, both of them had the same attitude of ‘not looking at value, just choosing what you like or can use’.

"This sculpture is not bad. It can be placed in the study as a decoration."

"These two oil paintings belong to me, and they will be hung in the bedroom of the holiday villa later."

"This one... is not bad. Jarvis, remember it for me. If you can't find a better one later, add it to the list." He ordered the 'Silver Cod' who was following him.

Tucker put down the painting in his hand and turned his attention to Shi Xiaolei, who was on the other side of the room: "Hey, Locke, did you find anything interesting?"

"I found a violin." Looking back, Shi Xiaolei said with a smile.

"Violin?" Stark came over with a question on his face: "Can you play it?"

"No." Shi Xiaolei explained: "I plan to take it back and give it to Kangna. I went to the school for a parent-teacher meeting some time ago, and I went to meet Kangna's teacher. She told me that it was okay.

Try to get Kangna to develop some interests and hobbies outside of schoolwork."

"Kanna likes music?" Stark raised his eyebrows: "You can't make the decision for her, right? I heard that there are many Chinese parents who will ignore the preferences of their children and follow their own preferences.

Wishful thinking makes choices for them.”

Since becoming good friends with Shi Xiaolei, Stark would occasionally take a look at news related to Chinese-Americans on TV or in newspapers. He would say such a sentence now because he just read it in the newspaper not long ago.

Passed a comment article with the theme of 'Chinese parents' parenting style'.

"Don't worry, Kangna chose the music herself."

"Okay, if it's the little girl's choice..." Stark shrugged: "I agree."

"By the way, what impression have Chinese parents left on you?" Shi Xiaolei smiled and couldn't help complaining: "Please, what kind of era is this? Please keep pace with the times and update the information in a timely manner, okay?"

"I just said it casually." He spread his hands and made an apologetic expression, which was considered as erasing this part.

His eyes fell on the open piano case, and Stark whistled: "Wow, Antonio Stradivari's work, let me see, 1706..."

As one of the few richest people in the world, Stark has more or less knowledge about classical musical instruments. Of course, he is not unfamiliar with the name Antonio Stradivari. After all, Antonio Stradivari is

Li is one of the most famous luthiers in history. It is no exaggeration to say that his status in the luthier profession is almost equivalent to that of Beethoven or Mozart among composers.

However, because he does not practice piano and has no preference for classical music, Stark's understanding in this area is not very deep.

For example, now, he can only determine from the signature on the inscription that this piano is very valuable, but he cannot tell the characteristics of this piano and the historical background of the era when it was born, like those collectors who specialize in collecting antique musical instruments.

Fortunately, Jarvis is around to help Stark.

"1706, a very special year." Controlling the Silver Cod and walking to the three of them, Jarvis scanned the violin in the case while explaining: "In the two years of 1705 and 1706, the Austrians invaded

came to Cremona, imposed financial demands on the local people, and forced them to provide accommodation and accommodation for the soldiers in their own homes. Because of the interference from outsiders, it was difficult to concentrate on the work of making violins, so during this period,

During this period, Stradivari almost gave up making violins. In fact, in recent decades, no Stradivari violin from 1705 or 1706 has appeared at auction.”

"Is it so rare?"

"Yes, the last Stradivarius violin produced in 1705 was put up for auction in 1967, and was eventually bought by a classical instrument collector who settled in Italy, and was named gabianno by him, that is,

Seagull."

After listening to the conversation between Stark and Jarvis, he looked at the violin... While he felt that the violin was very valuable, he also unconsciously had some small doubts - there were unrelated outsiders around him.

Excuse me, I can't concentrate. In the two years of 1705 and 1706, will Stradivari's violin making skills be affected, and will the violins he made be worse than those made in other years?

"I don't think you need to worry about that, Mr. Locke." Jarvis responded: "Since 1700, it is often called Stradivari's golden age. At this time, he produced

The violins of the 1700s have the characteristics of 'the shape of the side panels becomes more curved and the corners become longer and straighter'. For example, the famous violin 'Betts' in 1704 is the most typical example."

"Let's skip the two years of 1705 and 1706 for now. In 1708, after Stradivari resumed work, he added length and width to some violins. After this year's experiments and very good luck

Having found the best dried maple wood, Stradivari ushered in his own productive year in 1709. Such as 'Virgin' (la pucelle), 'Viotti' (viotti') and 'Greffler'

'(greffuhle) and other famous instruments were all made in 1709."

"After sorting out the timeline, it is not difficult to find that although Stradivari did not do much hands-on violin making during those two years, his enthusiasm for violin making craftsmanship did not decrease at all - precisely because of those two years

He thought a lot and had a plan in mind, so he was able to start trying and make some adjustments to the shape of the piano body immediately after resuming work."

"Since he can maintain this enthusiasm, he will definitely not relax his control over the quality of his works." Jarvis finally concluded: "Moreover, as a prestigious luthier, Stradivari is very likely to be as good as Stradivarius."

Like Mr. Tucker, he is very proud. I think that no matter when, he will never lower his requirements and let the quality of his works decline."

"I like this sentence~." Stark laughed and raised his hand to give 'Jarvis' a thumbs up: "Go back and help me contact Hollywood to make a biopic of him, and I will pay for it."

"Yes, sir. It has been recorded in the memo."

"Good." Nodding, Stark asked casually: "By the way, Jarvis, if this piano is put up for auction now, what is the approximate transaction price?"

"Because it is a work of Stradivari, the base price of this piano is at least more than 3 million dollars. Considering that it is a work of 1706, it is even rarer than works of other years..." After a slight pause, Javi said

Si' gave its valuation: "Its final transaction price should be more than 7 million dollars, and may even exceed 10 million dollars."

Upon hearing the price, Stark whistled again.

Looking at Shi Xiaolei again, there was a hint of ridicule in his eyes: "Man, I suggest you put this piano away first. Wait until Kangna grows up before giving it to her. Otherwise..."