At this moment, Xue Xigui was almost furious!
However, Li Yang completely understood Xue Ying's actions and smiled, stopping Xue Xigui. "Uncle Xue, don't scold her. Her high safety awareness shows she won't be deceived. I don't blame her at all."
"Mr. Li, you are truly magnanimous. I am immensely grateful, but my daughter is truly beyond words. I usually spoil her too much."
Xue Xigui was very helpless with his daughter!
He usually wanted to discipline Xue Ying properly, but he couldn't find the time because his business was too busy.
He came to his senses, apologized to Li Yang repeatedly, then invited Li Yang to sit down, personally poured tea for him, and asked curiously, "By the way, Boss Li, you mentioned on the way that you brought me the calligraphy and painting. Is that true?"
"Indeed, Boss Xue, please take a look. This is the genuine article."
Li Yang nodded, took out the calligraphy and painting from his person, and handed it to Xue Xigui.
Upon seeing the real painting, Xue Xigui impatiently peeled off the wrapper and opened the calligraphy and painting to admire it.
Seeing the authentic work inside, his entire expression became extremely excited, his hands trembling. "What a painting, what a painting! You don't know the difference until you compare. The real thing is so stunning."
"Although the fake painting uses the same paper, and the brushwork is ninety percent similar, the content of the real work has truly brought the scenery to life. This skill is absolutely impossible for anyone to imitate."
"It seems Uncle Xue has a deep understanding of calligraphy and painting. If not for a top expert, one would hardly be able to distinguish the difference between the real and fake paintings. It is fortunate that this painting has found its final resting place in Uncle Xue's hands today. I hope Uncle Xue will treasure it well in the future."
"Rest assured, Mr. Li. I will definitely treasure this painting like a宝贝 (bǎobèi - treasure) and no one will be able to take it from me."
Xue Xigui was extremely excited. After carefully putting away the painting, he asked again, "By the way, Mr. Li, how much is this painting? I'll transfer the money to you right away."
"Through my unremitting efforts, I have secured a very favorable price for Uncle Xue. You just need to give me one hundred and fifty million yuan," Li Yang said with a smile.
"How much?"
Xue Xigui was greatly astonished. His eyes became as still as if they were painted on, unmoving.
It took him a while to recover. He excitedly grabbed Li Yang's hand again and said, "Mr. Li, you are truly my benefactor. The market price for this authentic work is around one hundred and sixty million yuan. If I were to acquire it from an individual, it would be impossible to get it for less than two hundred million."
"Yet you have secured it for me at a price lower than the market value. It seems the original owner of this calligraphy and painting indeed has a very close relationship with Mr. Li. Mr. Li's capabilities are truly immense, and I admire you greatly!"
"You are too kind. The reason I secured this price for Boss Xue is actually with a condition: I hope Boss Xue can give me the fake painting you previously collected. I have some use for that fake painting," Li Yang said with a smile.
"That's no problem. That fake painting is already worthless in my hands. If Mr. Li wants it, he can take it when he leaves later," Xue Xigui said very readily.
Then, he turned around and asked Xue Ying to go upstairs to get the painting for him.
Although Xue Ying was reluctant to help, she went upstairs after Xue Xigui persuaded her.
Soon, she brought down a piece of calligraphy and painting from upstairs, which was the one Li Yang had seen at the exhibition today.
Xue Xigui personally handed the calligraphy and painting to Li Yang and said with a smile, "Mr. Li, this calligraphy and painting is yours. Since Mr. Li has come to my home today, I would like to ask Mr. Li to help me appraise some of my usual collections to see if there are any fakes."
"May I ask Mr. Li..."
"No problem, it's a simple matter. Uncle Xue, please lead the way."
Li Yang readily agreed. For him, appraising treasures was just a matter of a glance, requiring no effort at all.
Xue Xigui was overjoyed and personally got up to welcome Li Yang into his treasure room.
He had specially opened a treasure room in the villa to store the treasures he collected.
He arrived at the door of the treasure room, opened it with a key, and the colorful antiques inside were all presented before Li Yang.
When Li Yang saw these items, he couldn't help but show a look of shock!
Xue Xigui's collection was simply comparable to the provincial museum!
From bronze ware to jade and porcelain, as well as cultural relics and calligraphy and paintings, everything was there.
What was even more shocking was that all these items were unique in the world, each one worth a fortune.
It could be seen that Xue Xigui's love for collecting antiques had reached its peak.
Across the country, there were very few people who had such a large and exquisite collection.
"Uncle Xue, the treasures in this room truly surprise me. Where did you get these national treasures from? It's truly miraculous. I'm afraid even the provincial museum doesn't have as comprehensive a collection as yours," Li Yang praised Xue Xigui.
"Mr. Li is too kind. These are nothing. Most of them were bought back from overseas at high prices, and some were sent to me by friends from all over the country. I've consulted many appraisers before, and they all said they were real."
"But I think they are nothing compared to Mr. Li. Mr. Li, please take a look, are any of my items fake?" Xue Xigui asked very seriously.
He only liked collecting genuine items. If there were any fakes among them, they would undoubtedly be eliminated.
After Li Yang carefully examined them, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Uncle Xue. Everything in this room of yours is genuine, with no fakes."
"Are you sure?"
Xue Xigui was overjoyed. With Mr. Li's words, it was equivalent to receiving authoritative certification, and he could continue to collect with peace of mind.
Li Yang nodded, but the next sentence made him feel deeply apprehensive.
"Uncle Xue, these items are indeed genuine, but there are a few items that I don't recommend you keep in your home. If they stay for a long time, I'm afraid they will greatly affect the feng shui of your entire villa and even bring about life-threatening danger," Li Yang said very solemnly.
"What? Which items are you referring to, Mr. Li?" Xue Xigui asked in shock, quickly inquiring.
"It's those few jade pieces you placed in the most central position. Those jade pieces look bright in color and pure in texture, but they are all Yin objects, containing Yin energy. If placed in the home, the Yin malevolent energy will spread every day."
"In the short term, there won't be any major impact, but if it continues for a long time, it will inevitably be detrimental to your health," Li Yang said seriously.
"Is that so? But these few items are my favorites in this display cabinet, and they are also the most valuable. Does Mr. Li have a way to expel the Yin energy from them so that I can keep these treasures?" Xue Xigui asked earnestly, unwilling to discard these items.
"Dad, this guy is a liar. Don't believe him!"
As Li Yang was hesitating, Xue Ying suddenly burst in from outside and said sternly.