Elder Chen's face was ashen as he glared at Chu Chen coldly. He was furious.
As a prominent figure in the antique industry of Jiang Prefecture, he had been engaged in the research and appraisal of antiques for fifty to sixty years, but he had never failed to appraise antiques.
He had just come to the conclusion that this " Mourning Invitation " was an imitation of the Ming Dynasty, but in the next second, this young man in his twenties rejected him in front of everyone.
Where would he put his face?
He had appraised this " Mourning Invitation " several times before he was able to conclude that it was a replica. He really didn't believe Chu Chen's words.
"Why is it authentic? It's very simple.”
Chu Chen said. He turned around and picked up the teacup on the table, taking a sip of tea.
In the next second, Chu Chen did something that shocked everyone.
Chu Chen, who had finished his tea, did not swallow it. Instead, he spat it forward.
Puff!
Chu Chen directly sprayed the tea onto the " Mourning Invitation " in front of him.
This scene stunned everyone.
What was going on?
Was Chu Chen going to destroy this imitation?
Otherwise, why would he spray water at it?
Xia Shiyan and her father were stunned, not knowing what to say. Beside them, Shen Wenle smiled sarcastically.
"Hehe, this Chu Chen must have been rendered speechless by Old Chen's words. He must have been forced into a corner and wanted to destroy this calligraphy.”
"This time, Chu Chen has completely offended Elder Chen. In the future, Chu Chen's days in the Jiang Prefecture will not be easy.”
Shen Wenle gloated in her heart.
"What are you doing?"
Elder Chen berated Chu Chen. As a master of antique appraisal, Elder Chen cherished and cherished all antiques.
He hated, no, he hated people who didn't care about antiques and toys.
Even though this " Mourning Invitation " was an imitation of the Ming Dynasty, it still had a certain historical value and research value.
Even if they bought it outside, it would cost hundreds of thousands.
And Chu Chen had actually destroyed the " Mourning Invitation " right in front of him.
This was intolerable!
"Old Chen, I'm not trying to destroy it. Look carefully here.”
Chu Chen pointed at the " Mourning Invitation " and explained.
"Eh?"
After staring at the " Mourning Invitation " for a while, Old Chen let out a puzzled voice.
This seemed to be different from the water-damaged paintings he usually saw.
Chu Chen drank a little more water and sprayed it around the [Mourning Invitation], making it slightly wet.
Immediately after, Chu Chen gently used the fruit knife on the table to cut the lower right corner of the " Mourning Invitation ".
Soon, the paper in the lower right corner tilted slightly.
Chu Chen pinched the paper in the lower right corner and carefully removed it.
In the next second, a magical scene happened.
After Chu Chen was done, a set of words that were exactly the same as before appeared in front of everyone.
Below the [Mourning Invitation] was another [Mourning Invitation].
"This is?"
Looking at the new " Mourning Invitation ", Elder Chen's expression slowly froze.
"This, this…"
Old Chen stuttered as he looked at the " Mourning Invitation " with an extremely solemn expression.
The next second, Old Chen took out a small magnifying glass from his pocket and appraised the new " Mourning Invitation " in a serious manner.
After a long time, Old Chen said something unbelievable,""This [Mourning Invitation] is an authentic work, an authentic work of Wang Xizhi!!!”
Old Chen's hands were trembling, and his face was filled with surprise.
What was that?
Genuine!
Was this the authentic work of the calligraphy sage Wang Xizhi?
Didn't they say that there were no more authentic works of his in the world?
Soon, everyone gathered around and looked at the new " Mourning Invitation " curiously.
"The heavens have eyes. I didn't expect that this old man would be able to see the true work of the Sage of Calligraphy in his lifetime.”
"Hahaha, even if I die, I can rest in peace.”
Old Chen was so excited that tears fell from the corners of his eyes.
"Little friend, I was wrong just now. Please accept my bow.”
Elder Chen turned around and sincerely bowed to Chu Chen in apology.
If this scene was seen, it would probably shock the entire Jiangnan antique circle.
Elder Chen was about to bend down when Chu Chen pulled him back.
"There's no need for that, Old Chen."
Old Chen stood up and asked Chu Chen in confusion,""Little friend, no, Master Chu, how did you see through the hidden mystery under this 'Mourning Invitation?'?”
Old Chen's way of addressing Chu Chen had changed drastically.
"I read in an ancient book that in ancient times, nobles invented this method to protect calligraphy and paintings in order to prevent theft.”
Chu Chen explained.
Of course, all of this was told to Chu Chen by the system's primary scanning ability. Even the name of the ancient book and the records were described in detail by the system.
"I see."
Elder Chen nodded, his admiration for Chu Chen growing.
His appraisal skills were far inferior to Master Chu's.
"Elder Chen, this 'Mourning Invitation' is an authentic work of Wang Xizhi.”
Shen Wenle was unwilling to believe that the [Mourning Invitation] was real.
"I dare to guarantee with my reputation. There won't be any mistakes."
"If you suspect anything, you can find someone else to appraise it.”
Hearing this, Shen Wenle suddenly stopped talking. He knew that Elder Chen was already angry.
"Grandpa Chen, how much is this 'Mourning Invitation' worth?”
Xia Shiyan asked curiously.
"It can't be measured by money anymore. It's simply priceless.”
Old Chen thought for a moment and added,
"If I have to name a price, I think it won't be lower than two billion, or even higher!”
Two billion!
Hearing this price, everyone swallowed hard. They were deeply shocked.
It was too terrifying.
Shen Wenle looked at her thirteen million yuan painting of Wooden Paths, Orchids, and Bamboo, and then at this two billion yuan painting of Mourning Invitation. She felt her face burning.
Just a second ago, he was confident that he could defeat Chu Chen.
In the end, she was easily crushed by Chu Chen, and Shen Wenle wanted to cry but had no tears.
"Old Chen, Uncle Xia, I still have some things to do, so I'll leave first.”
Shen Wenle couldn't stay in the Xia family any longer, so she found an excuse and left in a hurry.
However, before he left, he shot a glance at Chu Chen with extreme unwillingness. He would not let this matter rest just like that.
Wasn't it just that his appraisal ability was strong?
The Shen family can also take out two billion. Let's wait and see.
I lost this time, but next time, you will definitely be crushed by me!
"Little Chu, it was Uncle Xia's fault just now.”
Xia Shiyan's father apologized to Chu Chen for what had just happened. If it weren't for Chu Chen, he wouldn't have been lucky enough to see the true work of the Sage of Calligraphy.
"Also, keep this calligraphy well. I'm already very happy to see it once.”
Xia Shiyan's father politely declined Chu Chen.
A gift of two billion was too expensive for him to accept.
At this moment, Xia Shiyan's father also acknowledged Chu Chen in his heart.
Ding! Quest complete!
Congratulations on obtaining Villa Number One in the Nine Chapters Mansion.
The system's voice rang out. From now on, Mansion Number One of the famous Nine Chapters Residence in Jiang Prefecture belonged to Chu Chen!
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