C26 (1/2)
”University students painted it?” Elder Bai laughed when he heard Zhang Feng's words. He did not even open the drawing, he only weighed it for a moment before placing it on the table.
Back then, Elder Chen loved this painting like it was a treasure. Although I was lacking at the time, it was definitely not a simple matter for me to fool this old man's eyes with my own skills, and although the obstruction of this Zheng Ze Qiao was a painting that was written by nature and was somewhat easy to handle, it is not something that anyone could easily imitate, not to mention some university student. This is simply nonsense, Zhang Feng, don't speak nonsense, I think that you have some skills, in fact, I am quite satisfied with you without the words that you have said. The tone of the Elder Bai became serious. No matter who it was that doubted him, the other party would not be in a good mood.
On the other hand, Zhang Feng was calm without a ripple as he pointed to the painting beside Elder Bai: ”Elder Bai, what I said was definitely true. Although I am not some master and have only half an understanding of antiques, but there are some things I understand that this painting is definitely not older than twenty. If it was painted by Zheng Pingqiao, it should at least be around a hundred years old, and it is far from sufficient.”
”Then why do you call it a college student's painting? You can even deduce this? ”You're a bit too arrogant.” Elder Bai's tone carried a trace of disdain. Although he did not directly express it, it was already hanging on his face.
Zhang Feng walked to the front of the Elder Bai, extended his hand out and picked up the painting on the table. After studying it for a while, he opened up the two sides of the painting scroll, and then pulled out the painting tube from the center.
Elder Bai didn't understand what Zhang Feng was doing and could only watch quietly from the side. However, he was already somewhat disappointed with Zhang Feng and was naturally very dissatisfied with his actions.
Furthermore, what Zhang Feng did not know was that the Elder Bai did not have the thought of continuing to accept Zhang Feng as his disciple anymore. This was nonsense, it was simply based on a bit of luck that the person who completed several large trades with no qualifications to become his disciple. In the future, even if he taught others, if he did not have the ability now, to be this arrogant, to what extent would he be arrogant to if he succeeded in teaching others in the future? Isn't this embarrassing the Elder Bai in the future?
Zhang Feng didn't look at Elder Bai's face, and naturally didn't know what he was thinking. He merely passed the scroll in his hand to Elder Bai.
”Elder Bai, take a look at this. It's very clear that this scroll came from a university. I've also seen it on the stalls before, and they even wrote their names on it.” Zhang Feng handed the scroll to Elder Bai and pointed to the words on it.
Elder Bai frowned, he then carefully examined the drawing table with the incandescent light, only to realize that there were indeed two words written on it: Huabei University.
But it was just a painting, to deny a painting, it was clearly impossible for the Elder Bai to believe it easily. Zhang Feng was not in a hurry, he extended his hand and unfurled the painting.
Zhang Feng did not know how to draw, other than the red Portrait of a Beauty, there were no other famous paintings he had seen before.
”There are a total of twenty-two circles on it. That is to say, this thing is definitely an imitation of a painting!” Zhang Feng did not have much confidence either. After looking carefully, he confirmed that what he saw was definitely not fake, and became even more confident.
”Zhang Feng, tell me, how did you manage to see through it? This old man still hasn't seen it.” Elder Bai's tone was much deeper, he took out a microscope from his pocket that was stuck in his eye, and looked at the painting from top to bottom.
Zhang Feng actually didn't know what to say. He didn't even know how to judge a painting's quality, nor did he know if this painting was real or fake, he only knew how old a painting was, ”I'm not sure, but I'm sure that's a lie. No matter how I say it, I'm sure this is a fake!”
Without any proof, speaking with such seriousness, the Elder Bai could not help but let out a sigh and put down the microscope in his eyes: ”Zhang Feng, although your talent is not bad, but you cannot speak nonsense like that. You are not allowed to speak nonsense within our Antique Field.
Zhang Feng scratched his head, he had something to say, but he could not say it out. Could it be that he was really telling Elder Bai that he could see the age of the drawing?
It would be weird if the Elder Bai did not send him to a mental hospital!
”Grandpa, why haven't you guys come out yet? An uncle is here to pay a visit!”
Suddenly, a clear voice came from outside, breaking the awkward silence between Zhang Feng and the Elder Bai.
”It just so happens that Little Snow specializes in ancient calligraphy and painting. Now that we let her take a look, we will naturally know.” The Elder Bai laughed out loud. He turned around and walked to the stone door, and after doing something, the stone door opened with a rumble. Bai Luoxue walked in from outside.
”Grandfather, why are you still reading antiques with Zhang Feng? This thing can still be seen later, but there's someone outside thinking that Uncle An has come to visit you. They are waiting in the living room.” Bai Luoxue helplessly looked at Elder Bai. It was basically Elder Bai's habit to show antiques to people he liked.
”There's no hurry. This An Geng is just my student. I just want him to wait. Come with me and show me this painting!” The Elder Bai pulled Bai Luoxue, and without any explanation, brought Bai Luoxue in front of the painting.
Bai Luoxue didn't doubt him at all. She followed Elder Bai to the painting and immediately saw the Blue Bamboo lying on the table.
Zhang Feng stood on the spot, looked at the painting, then looked at Bai Luoxue, carefully listening to her movements.
Since Bai Luoxue had a very deep understanding of painting, then she definitely had a set of methods that could be considered her own. It just so happened that Zhang Feng could learn more now, since Zhang Feng was just a piece of white paper anyway.
Bai Luoxue stood in front of the painting and bent down slightly, her eyes staring at the painting, from top to bottom, then from left to right, finally taking out a magnifying glass, she placed it on top of the painting to examine it bit by bit.
”How is it? How could my painting be fake? I have roamed about in the Grand View Garden for dozens of years, and there is nothing that is fake that has been able to escape my eyes! ” Elder Bai laughed, his hands held behind his back, as if he was unperturbed.
”This painting is indeed fake.”
Puff!
Elder Bai almost spat out a mouthful of blood as he turned his head to look at Bai Luoxue in surprise: ”Xiao Xue, don't spout nonsense. Just look at how much you can help Zhang Feng while I'm taking the examination.