Bab 518: Chapter 518: A Touching Story
Thompson is a white pastor of Irish descent, about 1.8 meters tall, brown hair, thin face, kind eyes, wearing a pair of glasses and looks quite elegant.
Only in appearance, he is more like an intellectual or a university professor than a pastor.
But who can think of it, behind such an elegant appearance and a respectable identity, what is hidden is a top international art thief, it is incredible!
Thompson's assistant was a young man, who was also white, at the age of twenty-six or twenty-seven, who followed Thompson respectfully.
After the two entered the south gate of the Old North Church, they immediately walked to the nearby annex.
Just as Pastor Thompson opened the door and prepared to step into the two-story building, a strange voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Pastor Thompson, please wait a moment!"
Hearing the shout, Thompson and his assistant immediately stopped and then turned to look in the direction of the sound!
Naturally, it was Ye Tian who called them aloud.
Within a few steps, Ye Tian walked up to Thompson and his assistant, smiled and nodded, then said respectfully:
"Good morning, Pastor Thompson, take the liberty to interrupt, can I take you a moment? I have something to ask, I hope you can listen to it."
Thompson and his assistant turned around one after another, staring at the guy who appeared suddenly, their eyes were somewhat guarded.
After a short pause, the assistant was just about to speak, but Thompson raised his hand to stop it.
Immediately afterwards, he said:
"Good morning, gentleman, what can I do for you? I have a little time now. Let's talk about it, but I can't guarantee that I will be able to help you!"
"Thank you, Pastor Thompson, if you can listen to me, I already feel very honored and I am very grateful! My name is Jack and I am from New Haven, so you can just call me Jack.
There is a reason why I took the liberty to disturb you. My grandmother had an oil painting, which was the famous painting "The Baptism of Christ" copied by Leonardo da Vinci in Florence when my grandparents were on a wedding trip.
It was my grandfather who copied this classic painting. He had passed away a few years ago, leaving only my grandmother, this copying painting, and countless fond memories.
Unfortunately, due to improper maintenance of this copying painting, some damage was caused. There were a lot of stains on it. It was very difficult to clean up and it was difficult to restore its original appearance.
Although it is just a copy, it is not valuable, but it means a lot to my grandmother, seeing it and thinking about a person! Whenever she saw this painting, she would think of my grandfather and that sweet time!"
Ye Tian made up a name casually and then started to babble and the words were very emotional and touching!
Just tell a story! It's easy to come here at your fingertips!
But whoever works with antique art collections, who can't tell stories? This is the ability to do business!
Upon hearing these words, Thompson couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
"Da Vinci's "The Baptism of Christ" is indeed a classic painting and it is the first masterpiece of Da Vinci, which has very high artistic value and research value.
The story of your grandparents is also very touching. They are so happy and enviable! It's a pity that the paintings entrusting sweet memories have been defaced. I don't know what I can do?"
When he said this, Thompson had already roughly understood what the guy who appeared in front of him was going to do, he immediately relaxed his guard and secretly breathed a sigh of relief!
All the best! Time to get into the topic!
Ye Tian smiled softly, then continued:
"My grandmother wants to restore this oil painting to commemorate my grandfather and that sweet time. In that case, those of us who are juniors naturally have to find ways to satisfy this wish of the elderly.
I heard from a friend who said that you are an outstanding expert in classical oil painting restoration. That's why I came here to bother me. I just want to ask you to help restore this oil painting. Do you think it is OK?
Of course we will pay corresponding remuneration for this. This can be discussed in detail and the amount will definitely satisfy you. The remuneration can either go to a personal account or directly donate to the church! Whatever!"
Sure enough, he came to ask me to repair the oil painting!
A smile appeared on Pastor Thompson's face, but he did not immediately nod in agreement or rejection, but asked curiously:
"Why come to Boston to find me? As far as I know, New Haven does not lack classical oil painting restoration experts. There are several at Yale University, all of whom are better than me! Why bother to come so far?"
"That's right, the classical oil painting restoration level of those gentlemen of Yale is indeed very high and they are in the same position as you, but they are not pastors. This is the most important thing!
It is precisely because of your identity that grandmother decides to let you repair this oil painting, so that she can be more at ease. This is why I am here and come to disturb you."
Ye Tian explained the reason, sounded reasonable and secretly praised the pastor in front of him.
The scene fell silent and Thompson began to ponder.
Two or three seconds later, he raised his hand to look at his watch and then continued:
"Jack, I'm afraid I won't be able to answer you right away about the restoration of the oil painting. Let me think about it! This is my assistant, Benjamin, you can introduce the situation to him first!
It's best to take a few more pictures of the stained oil painting. I will look back and give you the answer later. I have something else here. I am leaving now. I am glad to meet you! I'm sorry, see you later!"
Thompson introduced his assistant and then he was about to leave.
"I am also glad to meet you, Pastor Thompson and have a nice day! I look forward to your reply, goodbye!"
Ye Tian said politely and then waved goodbye to the other party.
Afterwards, Pastor Thompson turned and walked into the small building behind him.
"Please come with me, Jack, let's go to the reception room in the building"
Benjamin said politely and then made a request.
"Ok, excuse me!"
Ye Tian replied, stepping forward and following Benjamin into the outbuilding of the church.
After entering the building, he first took a look at the situation in the building and then asked casually:
"This building and the Old North Church are buildings of the same period, right? The architectural style and interior decoration are almost the same, both in the Georgian art style."
"Yes, this building was also built in 1723. From the day the Old North Church was established, it was the residence of the clergy and kept a lot of information and it is the same today!"
Benjamin explained a few words without thinking about it.
"Huh! Why did Pastor Thompson go to the basement? He is a pastor, so it's impossible to live in the basement, right?"
Ye Tian glanced at the direction of the stairs and asked curiously.
Just as he asked, Thompson's figure disappeared from the front stairway and went to the basement.
Benjamin also looked at the direction of the stairs, then smiled and explained:
"Of course Pastor Thompson does not live in the basement. The bedroom is on the second floor. There is a room in the basement that is Pastor Thompson's personal studio. He is going to the studio!"
Hearing this, Ye Tian's eyes suddenly brightened and he immediately asked with interest:
"Personal studio! This is really rare. I didn't expect that there are artists among the clergy. Can you tell me the origin of this personal studio? I am very interested!"
"Of course! This private studio used to be a reference room. When Pastor Thompson came to the Old North Church 30 years ago, he emptied the reference room and used it as a bedroom for him!
He lived in it for five or six years, until he became a pastor, he moved out from there and moved to the bedroom upstairs, but the basement room was not given to others and he converted it into a personal studio!
So far, he has used that personal studio for nearly 30 years. It is completely his private space and it is very private, that outsiders are never allowed to enter and disturb!
Pastor Thompson spends an hour or two in the studio almost every day. Everyone knows that he has long been used to it! He should be going to the studio this time, he can only come out during lunch time!
Most of the classical oil paintings he restored were completed in that studio. If he agrees to your request, your oil painting should also be restored in this studio!"
Benjamin didn't have any precautions. He poured all informations and told everything he knew.
Awesome! In all likelihood Thompson's secrets are hidden in this studio. Maybe this is the warehouse where a large number of stolen antique artworks are hidden!
Ye Tian was in ecstasy and when he was excited, he wanted to give Benjamin a warm hug to thank him for his frankness and thorough trust!
While they were talking, the two had already reached the door of the reception room.
Benjamin reached out and pushed open the door and said politely:
"Jack, come in, let's talk about your oil painting here."
"Ok!"
Ye Tian returned with a bright smile and stepped into the reception room.
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