Chapter 604: Chapter 597: The "Fake" Treasure of the Store
Gong Yashi held a bowl of clear water, walking gracefully over, then sneered and said: "I want to see how you prove it’s a genuine Tang Bohu."
"I’ve even prepared tea, why don’t you just give up!!"
As she spoke, a cup of water was already handed over. Ye Tian calmly took it and then said: "Miss Gong, make sure to watch closely..."
Ye Tian shook his hand, spreading the entire Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting flat on the counter, then lifted his head and took a big gulp of water, fiercely spraying the ancient painting.
With a "puff" sound, the surface of the painting was instantly soaked. Ye Tian dipped his hand in water, gently sprinkling it over the ancient painting to make it evenly wet.
Suddenly, the entire painting had a kind of faint and misty feeling, and those landscapes, autumn winds, and creatures became vividly lifelike, as if leaping out of the ancient painting.
In no time, all the wealthy people in the Yashi Pavilion gathered around, discussing in hushed tones.
"This painting, why does it look different from earlier?? It seems real??"
"Yeah, yeah, look at these landscapes, so realistic. Definitely at the master level in painting skills."
"Impossible, Tang Bohu’s Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting is clearly in the Modu Museum."
Those people debated back and forth, still puzzled, all looking at Gong Yun in confusion, "Mr. Gong, what do you think of this painting??"
"Hmph, even this way, it still proves nothing."
Gong Yashi’s eyes darted evasively, not daring to look at that Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting.
"Don’t rush, take your time to look." Ye Tian turned his head and looked at her, showing a mysterious smile.
Then, Ye Tian took a small pair of tweezers, gently moving the lower left corner of the ancient painting a few times.
Ye Tian held the tweezers skillfully, and the surface layer of the painting lifted. The painting paper separated, then Ye Tian carefully lifted a thin film with the tweezers.
A thin sheet of paper was lifted, and as this layer was lifted, mixed within the painting, another painting indeed appeared.
And this painting revealed was exactly the same as the original one—a layperson could hardly tell the difference.
But Gong Yashi and Gong Yun, both born into a family of appraisers, knew immediately as soon as Ye Tian lifted the white film that this Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting was undeniably genuine.
"How could it be..."
Gong Yashi’s face turned pale, murmuring softly, her entire being seemingly losing its spirit.
She lost, lost thoroughly!!
Gong Yun’s expression changed drastically, he rushed forward, examining the painting closely, his excited hands trembling.
"This... this is Tang Bohu’s genuine work... Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting....."
Gong Yun trembled all over, his face flushed, rushing to examine the ancient painting with a magnifying glass, afraid of missing any detail.
"Whoa, no way, is this really Tang Bohu’s genuine work, Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting?"
"Look at Mr. Gong, it seems almost certain..."
"Then that painting in the Modu Museum... it’s a fake, can’t be!!!"
"I don’t know either! But this young man made a huge profit..."
"Tang Bohu’s genuine Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting, worth at least two hundred million, multiplied a hundred times, my God!!!"
The crowd erupted in an uproar, discussing enthusiastically, with some even secretly contacting their secretaries to transfer money immediately.
Gong Yashi felt as if thousands of waves were crashing inside her, she turned her head, her pretty face blushing, looking deeply at Ye Tian, lost in thought.
Just now, the bet was originally just a kiss, she decided on her own to increase it to ten kisses, with her grandfather as witness, there was no way to back out.
At this moment, a middle-aged man with a large belly excitedly grabbed Ye Tian’s shoulder, "Little brother, I am Li Hao, the owner of Haotian Hotel, nice to meet you."
"How much for the Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting, name your price, 2.5 billion, what do you think?"
"Hey, Mr. Li, that’s not fair, we all saw it, you can’t take it all for yourself!"
"Little brother, I offer 2.6 billion, plus this Black Card, to buy this painting."
"I’ll offer 2.7 billion, don’t fight with me....."
"3 billion....."
Watching these wealthy individuals throwing out billions without hesitation, Ye Tian sweated slightly. Capital City, indeed the leading ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, the wealthy were incredibly generous.
Ye Tian smiled slightly, then shook his head and said: "Sorry everyone, I don’t want to sell this painting for now..."
An Momo stood like a wooden person, looking up at Ye Tian’s handsome face, tightly holding his arm, thinking this man is amazing.
He used two million to exchange for a genuine two billion painting!! Simply like a god.
Gong Yun was also stunned, he had just intended to privately buy the painting from Ye Tian, but hearing his words, he couldn’t help but show a disappointed expression.
His lifelong love was painting and calligraphy, almost to the point of obsession, appraising countless treasures, but he had never had a truly priceless painting in his possession.
"Grandpa, is this painting real?? That painting in Modu Museum, is it fake?"
Gong Yashi still felt like this was a dream, unwillingly questioning Gong Yun.
Gong Yun trembled as he carefully stroked the painting, his tone full of admiration, "This Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting couldn’t be more genuine, definitely Tang Bohu’s genuine work!!"
"In Huaxia’s five thousand years of history, any use of the highest-level technique of painting in painting, without exception, is a National Treasure, priceless....."
Gong Yun spoke at length, explaining the painting-in-painting technique for several minutes, then a resolute look flashed in his eyes, "Actually, the Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting in Modu Museum cannot be said to be fake."
"Mr. Gong, what do you mean??"
"Yes, fake is fake, did Tang Bohu create two Autumn Wind Holding Fan Paintings??"
Everyone pricked up their ears, listening intently to Gong Yun’s words, their mouths opened wider, almost able to fit three or four eggs inside.
"The Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting in Modu Museum was verified over three years, discovered to be the work of another outstanding painter who imitated Tang Bohu."
"To hide this secret, all appraisal masters in Huaxia unanimously verified its authenticity, and over the past ten years, it became commonly recognized as real."
"But today, the real Autumn Wind Holding Fan Painting just surfaced."
After speaking, Gong Yun had fine beads of sweat on his forehead, seemingly having exhausted all his energy.
"Miss Gong, I won. Are you going to fulfill your promise??"
Ye Tian showed a mischievous smile, looking at the blushing Gong Yashi with fluttering eyelashes.
"You dare!!" An Momo fiercely glared at Ye Tian, pulling him over like a protective lioness.
"A kiss is a kiss, who’s afraid!! I’m Gong Yashi, a person who doesn’t break my word!!"
Ye Tian suddenly felt a soft body fall into his arms, very warm, trembling slightly, her breath fragrant, her voice already carrying a hint of crying.
Then his lips were blocked by the fragrance.
"Ahem, the rest on hold for now." Ye Tian pulled out of Gong Yashi’s embrace, awkwardly.
Gong Yun watched the two with a smile on his face.
"Right, Mr. Gong, that museum’s National Treasure is fake."
Ye Tian saw Gong Yun’s friendly demeanor and thought of helping him further.
Unexpectedly.
His words shocked everyone!!