Li Wen looked at the painting in the hands of the man who called himself Master Guan. It was a plum blossom painting.
It said:
The gold cloth covers the Brahma King's house, and the white jade forest is full of flowers. To wine, I might as well make ink, a clear shadow written horizontal and inclined. Tang looked at Mei, Young Master Wang, and Fu Yun.
Inscription: Wu rushed to Tang Yin.
There were also a few famous people's seals in the lower left corner.
"Boss Li, look at this withered brush and burnt ink painting of the plum blossom branches. The plum branches are vigorous and curved. The light and dark ink painting of the flowers is done with careful strokes. The strokes are vigorous and clear. It is indeed Tang Yin's authentic 'Ink Plum Painting.'”
As expected of an old man in the antique calligraphy and painting industry, Master Bull could tell that this painting was authentic at a glance.
After looking at it carefully again, Lord Bull gave him a thumbs up and said,"Master Jin, this painting is so well-preserved. It's really admirable!”
"No, no, Tang Bohu's authentic work naturally has to be well preserved.”
Master Guan humbly waved his hand and looked at Li Wen.""Boss Li, what do you think of this painting?”
"It's pretty good."
Li Wen smiled. He wasn't in this line of work, and he had never studied ink painting before. How could he tell whether this painting was good or bad?
Just by looking at the words 'Tang Yin', he knew that this painting was worth a lot.
After all, the story of Tang Bohu lighting the autumn incense was well-known.
When Master Guan heard this, he knew that Boss Li didn't know anything about calligraphy and painting. If it was back in the days when his family was prosperous, he would definitely mock him for being arty.
But now that his family was in dire straits, he had no choice but to sell these treasured calligraphy and paintings. How could he still say such unpleasant words?
"Since it's pretty good, what do you think, Boss Li?" Master Guan licked his lips.”
Li Wen didn't react for a moment, but Lord Bull took the initiative to say,""Master Jin, what Boss Li likes the most is Tang Yin's calligraphy and paintings. It's a pity that he hasn't been able to collect an authentic painting.”
"Oh? Boss Li likes Tang Yin's calligraphy and paintings?" Master Guan asked.
"That's right. I like Tang Yin's Song of the Peach Blossom Nunnery the most. It's a pity that I've never had the chance to see the authentic work before. Now that I've seen the 'Ink Plum Painting' in Master Jin's hands, I like it very much, so I have a presumptuous request.”
Li Wen wanted to laugh when he said those disgusting words, but he could accept it for the sake of the painting.
"Boss Li, feel free to say whatever you want.”
"To be honest, I want to buy this painting from Master Guan.”
"This…"
Master Guan pretended to hesitate for a moment, and a conflicted expression appeared on his face."Sigh, I also like this authentic work of Tang Yin's. It's just that you and I hit it off at first sight. Since you like Tang Yin's calligraphy and painting so much, then I can only bear the pain and part with it.”
You're quite good at pretending!
Li Wen looked at Master Guan's reluctant expression and shook his head in his heart. He made up his mind. If he wanted to buy these antique paintings and calligraphy in the future, he would directly ask someone to quote a price. If it was suitable, he would buy it.
Don't come up with all these nonsense.
The two of them exchanged pleasantries again.
In the end, the price was fixed. He bought the authentic painting of Tang Yin for 150 yuan.
"Lord Bull, I'll have to trouble you this time."
After leaving the pear garden in the southern part of the city, Li Wen cupped his fists and said with a painting under his armpit.
"Boss Li, you're too polite. It just so happens that Master Guan asked me to find a buyer.”
Lord Bull was halfway through his sentence when he suddenly paused and continued,"Boss Li, I see that you seem to like these antique paintings.”
"That's right. Does Master Bull have any other introductions?”
Li Wen's eyes lit up. If he didn't take advantage of this time to collect more, when the special period came, no one would dare to sell it even if they had the money.
"I don't dare to say much about the introduction, but there are quite a few good things in that Master Guan's house just now.”
Lord Bull thought of the collection in Lord Guan's house and said enviously,""Boss Li, do you know who this Master Guan is?”
"Could it be that Master Guan has another identity?”Li Wen was stunned.
Lord Bull didn't mention the identity of that person and only said,"
"In 1912, the Republic of China government was established. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, the descendants of Aisin Gioro changed their surnames. Most of them were Jin, but some of them changed their surnames to Guan!”
Hearing this, Li Wen raised his eyebrows. That Master Jin was actually a member of the Tartar royal family!
No wonder Lord Bull said that the other party had a lot of good things in his house.
From the looks of it, he had to take more things from this person.
It was also to prevent the other party from destroying all the good things after the Chong family attacked him during a special period.
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After parting ways with Lord Bull, Li Wen threw the painting into the spirit spring space when no one was paying attention.
It was already past four in the afternoon.
Li Wen returned to the restaurant and changed into a clean set of clothes. He took the prepared gift and strode towards the silk shop.
It was equivalent to Shopkeeper Qian meeting up. The two of them took a tricycle and rushed to Chen Haisheng's house together.
Chen Xueru's home was a two-story building located in Tai 'an, Xiangchang Road.
Tai An Li was a part of the Xinshi District planned by the Beiyang government during the Republic of China. It imitated many western-style buildings and was well-arranged.
A few years ago, after some corrupt officials of the Republic of China were overthrown, this area was treated as a family area.
Many officers lived here.
After entering the courtyard, Li Wen looked around. Good heavens, the area was really big. It was at least a few hundred square meters.
This was only the front yard. He had yet to see what the backyard looked like.
Shopkeeper Qian led Li Wen to the entrance of the western-style building with familiarity.
At this moment, two maids were waiting at the door.
When they saw that the guests had arrived, one of them went forward to take the coat that had been taken off, and the other took the gift that was handed over.
"Shopkeeper Qian, the boss is waiting for you in the living room," said a maid.”
"Alright."
Shopkeeper Qian nodded and said to Li Wen,""Boss Li, please come in."
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