allonlinenovel Chapter 156 You are so soft
Chapter 156 You are so soft
"I have seen one before, it was just luck."
My grandfather also liked to collect antiques and paintings, and I often took him to antique markets when he was a child.
I remember one time, they were in an antique shop and saw a down-and-out middle-aged man bringing a scroll to sell.
After looking at the painting, the antique shop owner was willing to buy it for 30,000 yuan, but the man refused to give in and insisted that the painting was passed down from his ancestors and asked for 3 million yuan.
The boss kicked the person out directly.
Before leaving, the man scolded his boss for having no vision.
Afterwards, the boss complained to them, saying that he had seen the painting and it was at most from the Qing Dynasty, not a work by a famous person, so 30,000 yuan was too much.
Later, I heard that the painting was bought by a wealthy businessman who bumped into it on the street.
Everyone thought that the rich businessman was fooled by the middle-aged man's nonsense.
But I didn’t expect that I would see the painting again on a national TV program called “Great Power’s Heavy Weapons”.
It turned out that the wealthy businessman had a strong background. After getting the painting, he invited experts from the museum to help identify it. In the end, they concluded that the painting was actually a long-lost "overlapping painting".
As the name suggests, overlay painting is to use special techniques on a painting, attach a new layer of drawing paper, and then paint on the new paper.
This method is used to conceal the value of the original painting and prevent it from being stolen.
Secondly, it is also a technique to preserve ancient paintings and prevent the pigments on the paintings from oxidizing and discoloring.
Finally, after being appraised by experts from the museum, it was determined that this ancient painting was the posthumous work of the last emperor of the Han Dynasty and was worth about 10 billion.
Master Bai's eyes lit up again, "Oh? There is another one, I wonder if I can have the honor to see it."
That was a painting that existed in another time and space, so Master Bai naturally couldn't see it.
Ruan Tang showed hesitation on his face, "The painting was later auctioned off by a private collector."
In fact, the painting was later donated to the museum by the businessman.
"That's it!"
Master Bai's tone was full of regret as he handed the mahogany painting tube back to Ruan Tang. "If you have such an opportunity again next time, remember to tell me so that I can also open my eyes."
"Of course. Thank you for troubling me today, Master Bai. I will definitely give you a generous gift someday."
"That's not necessary. It's worth it for me to have the honor of seeing this painting of auspicious cranes today."
Although Master Bai declined, Ruan Tang still asked someone to send a valuable gift to him.
It is a She inkstone produced in Huizhou. Ancient masters commented on it as follows: "It is astringent but does not retain the pen, it is smooth but does not reject the ink, it has the texture of a melon and the sound of gold and the virtue of jade."
Master Bai liked it very much and couldn't even say anything to refuse.
Of course, this is a story for later.
After coming out from Master Bai, Si Kang, who was still holding the mahogany painting tube, became very cautious. This was an antique painting worth 100 million yuan.
"Brother Ruan, should we lock this painting in the bank safe?"
"No need, I'll give it to Grandma Mo tomorrow."
"Oh yes."
"Come on, send the painting back, and I'll treat you two to dinner."
"Okay, Brother Ruan is very generous."
Si Kang, a big mouth, couldn't keep secrets, and that night he spread the news that Ruan Tang spent 400,000 yuan to buy an ancient painting worth 100 million yuan.
The group of rich second generation admired Ruan Tang again.
At the same time, many people also began to doubt Ruan Tang's identity.
Proficient in financial knowledge and also has some understanding of antiques and calligraphy and paintings, is this really something that an ordinary country family can cultivate?
He has more background than these children from aristocratic families.
I’m afraid he is a descendant of some hidden family.
Just as Si Kang finished bragging about his brother Ruan, he suddenly received a friend request on his phone.
Scone nodded his agreement casually, "You are?"
The other party did not reply, but only sent a picture.
This is……
Si Kang clicked on the picture and found that the other party sent a photo of Brother Ruan and Mo family butler Wang Bo.
Scone: Black question mark face???
What the hell is this?
"What do you mean?"
The other party's tone was very sincere, but Sikang said the text sent was very niche.
"Master Si, I just want to remind you that the pretty boy next to you is not simple. He used this old man to get to the top."
Scone:!!!
No, you are sick!
"Stupid!"
After saying this curse, Si Kang deleted and blocked the person directly.
What a traitor! He actually called Brother Ruan a gigolo and spread rumors about him and Uncle Wang.
If you really want to die, don't drag him into it!
After thinking about it, Si Kang felt that something was wrong. This person was targeting Brother Ruan!
Si Kang immediately sent a WeChat message to Ruan Tang and told him what happened.
After seeing his message, Ruan Tang guessed who did it.
"Don't pay attention to him, he's just a smart-aleck idiot."
"Okay, Brother Ruan, if he makes any further moves, I will report to you immediately."
After replying to Si Kang's message, Ruan Tang put his phone on the bedside table, covered himself with the quilt, and prepared to go to bed.
Mo Jinchen raised an eyebrow, "So early today?"
Subtext: Don’t do something?
"Aren't we going to grandma's house tomorrow? We need to get up early and you should go to bed early too."
Ruan Tang patted his hands soothingly and smiled like a cunning little fox.
"Good night."
Mo Jinchen: ...
A good night's sleep.
The next morning, Mo Jinchen brought Ruan Tang back to the Mo family.
Uncle Wang was there to greet us at the door.
"Master, Mr. Ruan."
The two nodded slightly, and Mo Jinchen asked, "Is grandma up?"
Uncle Wang welcomed the two back to the old house and said, "I got up early and was waiting for you two young masters in the living room."
As soon as he entered the villa gate, Ruan Tang was attacked by a ball of white.
He subconsciously reached out to catch it, and then his eyes met with the furry white ball.
The snow-white ball blinked its beautiful mandarin duck eyes and meowed softly at him.
Ruan Tang: Ahhhhhh, so cute, my heart melts.
He immediately lowered his head, buried it in the snow-white fur and inhaled hard.
"Ahhh, cutie, you're so soft and cute!"
A kind and gentle laugh came from the front, "It seems that Olaf really likes our Sugar!"
"Hello grandma."
Ruan Tang held the snow-white ball and bowed to greet his grandmother.
Olaf meowed and jumped into his grandmother's arms.
Grandma stroked the fur on Olaf's back lovingly.
Mo Jinchen and Ruan Tang beside them explained: "Xuebao is a lion cat raised by grandma. He is ten years old this year."
Ten years old is considered old in the cat world.
Uncle Wang walked up to the old lady holding the mahogany painting tube handed to him by the servant.
Mo Jinchen said, "This is a gift from Ruan Tang to you."
The old lady clapped her hands and said, "Why spend so much money? Just give me a gift. I'm very happy when you come, right?"
"This is my first visit to see you, I can't come empty-handed!"
Grandma Mo was so moved by his smile that her eyes curved into crescents.
At this moment, an inappropriate voice sounded from behind, "Oh, so thoughtful, Mom, why don't you open it and see what gift he gave you?"