"What?" When Liu Tao heard this answer, he was stunned on the spot. Although he knew that the old gentleman should be quite energetic, he didn't expect him to be the secretary of the municipal party committee of Binjiang City, which was really unbelievable.

In fact, Liu Tao is indeed no wonder about this. When the old gentleman was the secretary of the municipal party committee, he probably hadn't gone to kindergarten at that time. After so many years, he naturally didn't know it. If it were Liu Guangming and his wife, he would not be so surprised.

"It's all in the past. Liu Tao, you are now Lin Lao's apprentice, and there are many people you will have to contact in the future, and they are all very high-level people. At that time, I'm afraid you will think how small an old man like me is. The old gentleman couldn't help laughing when he saw Liu Tao like this.

In fact, what the old gentleman said was the truth. If it was a long time ago, when the domestic environment was very poor, there was not much future for cultural relics identification and the like. Since the reform and opening up, everyone's economic conditions have been greatly improved than before, and there are more and more people who love collecting. If a collectible can be recognized by them, then the collection will be worth a hundred times more in a hundred times.

Among these collectors, there are many who are in high positions. Being able to move around a lot with a master like Lin Lao is also quite beneficial to them. In particular, Lin Lao is also the chief expert of the Beijing Museum, and he is definitely the top master in China. The collections that Lin Lao himself owned alone were enough to make many people blush.

"Grandpa Cui, don't say that. Lin Lao and I are only one-sided, and it is difficult to say what will happen in the future. Maybe Lin Lao will regret it after contacting me for a while. Liu Tao smiled and said.

"How so. I believe that Lin Lao has his reasons for choosing you. You must know that Lin Lao has never accepted an apprentice in his life, you are the first, and most likely the last. With this identity alone, you can have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of your life, and be named a guest by others. The old gentleman took a sip of wine and said.

In the face of the praise of the old gentleman. Liu Tao became a little embarrassed.

"By the way, are you free this Sunday?" The old gentleman asked, as if remembering something.

"There should be."

"Both of my sons will come to the house for dinner this Sunday. When the time comes, you can also come, just introduce them to you. If you encounter trouble in Binjiang in the future. You can ask them to help solve it. The old gentleman spoke his mind.

"Okay!" Liu Tao readily agreed. Although he didn't know what the old gentleman's son did, he intuitively knew that it was not simple. During this time, he encountered a lot of things and learned the importance of networking. He doesn't expect people he knows to bully others, at least he can have a guarantee when he is bullied by others.

"Eat more of this." When the old gentleman saw that he agreed, he put a piece of tenderloin in his bowl.

Wait until you're done eating. Liu Tao said goodbye to the old gentleman and his wife and took a taxi back to school.

In the afternoon, I had self-study classes. Liu Tao found it really boring, and he was considering whether to apply for a long vacation, so that he would not have to come to school all day.

Just do it!

After two self-study classes in the afternoon, Liu Tao came directly to the principal's office.

Principal Liu saw that it was Liu Tao, and stood up and beckoned him to sit down.

"Liu Tao, you came just in time, I was about to look for you. When I went home for dinner at noon today, my old man said that you were accepted as an apprentice by Lin Lao from the Beijing Museum, is this true? Principal Liu looked quite nervous.

"Hmm. It's true. Liu Tao did not hide it. He knew that Principal Liu's father and the old gentleman were old friends, so it was normal for him to know about it.

"It seems that your kid is going to develop now." Principal Liu couldn't hold back the joy in his heart.

"Headmaster, please keep this matter a secret and don't let the rest of the class know. I don't want to ......," Liu Tao said here, pausing.

"Don't worry. I'm not going to sue anyone about this. Is there something you came to me for? Principal Liu nodded and asked.

"I'm here to ask for a long vacation." Liu Tao explained the intention.

"Take a long vacation? Are you ready to be escorted? Principal Liu was a little puzzled. Originally, he knew that Liu Tao was qualified to be sent to the School of Life Sciences of the University of Tokyo, but didn't Liu Tao give up? Did he change his mind again?

Liu Tao shook his head and said, "I don't want to be escorted, but to take the college entrance examination." I have faith in myself. But now staying in school feels like it's a pure waste of time, and I want to apply for home learning. ”

"I see." Principal Liu nodded thoughtfully. Say, "How long are you going to take leave?" ”

"Let's take the college entrance examination. However, I will come back to take the mock test held in the island city. I made a bet with Director Qi that if I couldn't get into the top 20 in the city, I would obediently accept the escort of Dongda. Liu Tao said.

Liu Tao and Qi Zhenqiang's bet on Principal Liu already knew. Since Liu Tao already had such a plan, he was naturally embarrassed to force it. As it stands. Even if Liu Tao doesn't take the college entrance examination, it's nothing. After all, Liu Tao is already Lin Lao's apprentice, and he can take a different path from most people.

"Okay. I approved it. I'll tell your homeroom teacher about it then. Principal Liu finally agreed.

"Thank you, Headmaster." Liu Tao expressed his gratitude.

"You're so kind to me. When you have achievements in the future, go back to your alma mater more often, and let me, the principal, follow suit. Principal Liu quipped.

"I will." Liu Tao readily agreed.

"Anything else? If nothing else, I'll have a meeting later. I won't talk to you yet. If you have time, you can come to my house another day. My old man is also very curious about you. Principal Liu stood up as he spoke.

"Okay. You get busy first. Liu Tao also followed and stood up.

The two said goodbye to each other. Then, Liu Tao returned to the classroom.

Thinking that he would not have to come to class from now on, Liu Tao felt very happy. Originally, he didn't like to study much, and now that he has Tianyan, studying here is a pure waste of time. Instead of that, he might as well do what he wants to do. Even if you study with Lin Lao, it's better than staying in school.

Before I knew it, it was time for school.

Liu Tao picked up his schoolbag and prepared to leave.

"Boss, are you free for the evening? My dad wants to treat you to dinner. Zhang Liang walked up to him and asked.

"Invite me to dinner?" Liu Tao was stunned for a moment.

"Yes! Now that you've become a celebrity, he naturally wants to be as close as possible to you. Zhang Liang did not have the slightest taboo, and poured out his father's thoughts directly.

"Okay! Someone invites you to dinner, why don't you go! Where to eat? Liu Tao asked with a smile.

"Wait a minute. I'll call my dad first. He was worried that you wouldn't agree. Zhang Liang said as he took out his mobile phone from his pocket.

Seeing his eyebrows fluttering, Liu Tao couldn't help but shake his head.

Soon, Zhang Liang ended the call with his father.

"My dad was overjoyed to hear that you had agreed to go to dinner. He said that the place to eat was set at the "Food Court". Zhang Liang's expression also became a little exaggerated.

"Okay! Let's go now. As soon as Liu Tao finished speaking, he walked outside.

Zhang Liang followed. (To be continued.) )