Chapter 492: What was the mont you beca a master? _1
“Mr. Xi… Mr. Xi, how much did you pay for this painting?”
Tang Feng didn’t imdiately give the appraisal result; instead, he carefully examined the painting while asking.
“I spent over two million,” Xi Changling replied, sounding sowhat guilty, unsure of what Tang Feng ant.
“Why did you buy this painting at that ti?” Tang Feng continued to ask.
“A friend of mine had so business troubles and wanted to use this painting as collateral for a loan. We were close and I trusted him, so I agreed.”
As Xi Changling said this, his expression suddenly darkened. “Unfortunately, my friend still couldn’t overco his difficulties. His business failed, and he committed suicide by jumping off a building.”
“Then what did the other experts say?” Tang Feng looked up from the painting and gazed at him.
“The experts had mixed opinions; so said it was an authentic piece by Fu Baoshi, while others said it was a fake. I’m quite confused now. I don’t trust anyone anymore; I only trust what you say,” Xi Changling expressed with the deanor of an ardent fan.
Tang Feng couldn’t help but curl his lips and slowly rolled up the painting. “Mr. Xi, put away the painting.”
“What do you an?” Xi Changling asked with so unease.
“Congratulations, you’ve picked up a great bargain. This painting is worth at least ten million, it could beco a family heirloom,” Tang Feng said with a smile.
Xi Changling was imdiately stunned. “It’s actually an original? But so experts said that the style of the white horse, the characters, and the phoenix tree don’t match, casting doubt on the painting’s authenticity.”
Tang Feng explained with a smile, “That’s because the two were not done by the sa person. The characters and the phoenix tree were by Fu Baoshi’s hand, while the horse was by Xu Beihong’s hand. It’s a collaborative piece by the two masters.”
Xi Changling finally had an epiphany. “So that’s it. It’s no wonder so many experts were uncertain. I never expected it to be a collaborative work by two masters.”
“If you need it, I can write you an appraisal report. In the future, if anyone doubts the painting again, just slap my report in their face and let them co to if they dare,” Tang Feng said with an innate assertiveness.
This assertiveness stemd from confidence in his own abilities.
On the side, Han Xiaoxiao watched with admiration, even a bit infatuated.
“Thank you, Mr. Tang. Now I can finally put this matter to rest. How about this: I’ll treat you and the young lady to sothing to eat at the restaurant downstairs?” Xi Changling suggested again.
“No need, we’ll go eat by ourselves later,” Tang Feng politely declined his offer.
Understanding the hint, Xi Changling smiled aningfully, “Then I won’t disturb you two. If you need anything, just tell the manager, and he will arrange everything for you.”
Having said that, he signaled the manager and hurriedly left without lingering.
Only Tang Feng and Han Xiaoxiao were left in the room.
A hint of a smile appeared on Tang Feng’s lips.
While he was appraising the painting just now, he didn’t use the system right away.
He relied on his own eyesight to appraise first, and after coming to a conclusion, he then confird it with the system.
In the end, his conclusion matched the system’s exactly.
This also showed that his own abilities had indeed improved.
Now, even without the system, he had sufficient confidence.
Of course, judging with the naked eye, there’s always a chance of error.
No appraiser could guarantee never making a mistake in their lifeti.
He would appraise using this thod in the future.
He would complete his initial appraisal first and then use the system for verification, enhancing his own skills while ensuring accuracy. It was the best of both worlds.
Drawing himself back from his thoughts, he noticed Han Xiaoxiao was sitting quietly.
Turning to look, he saw a pair of watery, big eyes curiously sizing him up.
“What are you looking at with that startled expression for?”
“When did you beco a master?”
Surprise colored Han Xiaoxiao’s plump and rosy cheeks.
“Well… the story’s long if a child has no mother. If you’re willing to listen, we can talk through the night,” Tang Feng said with a mischievous smile, slowly inching closer to her.
“Who… who wants to talk through the night with you?” Han Xiaoxiao was sowhat flustered, beginning to step back slowly.
“I have many stories. We can get so drinks and snacks, and chat while we eat.”
“No… no need. It’s very late now, you… you should go back first; we can talk tomorrow.”
“Go back for what? It’s such a large house, you’re not scared living alone?”
“I’m not scared, you… you better leave right away. I’m a bit sleepy and want to go to bed.”
“I’m feeling sleepy too, I don’t want to go back just yet…”
The more frightened Han Xiaoxiao acted, the more excited Tang Feng beca.
The two began to circle around the dining table.
“Ouch!”
Due to excessive panic, Han Xiaoxiao’s high heel twisted, causing her to crouch down in pain.
Tang Feng imdiately panicked, rushing over, “Are you okay?”
“It’s all your fault, scaring like that,” Han Xiaoxiao replied with tearful eyes, pouting her lips adorably.
“Sit down; let take a look for you.”
Tang Feng helped her to the sofa, took off her high heels, revealing a small and delicate foot.
Her skin was white and tender as if a slight touch could squeeze out water.
Tang Feng swore he really didn’t have any peculiar fetishes.
But upon seeing the delicate little foot, he felt his blood rushing wildly.
Seeing him stare non-stop at her foot, Han Xiaoxiao grew even more flustered, and her little foot involuntarily curled up as if it were a silkworm pupa.
Tang Feng couldn’t resist pinching it; it was soft and felt nice.
“Tang Feng, you… you’re gonna pay for this…”
Han Xiaoxiao was obviously embarrassed, trying to retract her foot.
Tang Feng chuckled.
He was montarily possessed to act as he had, but upon reflection, it was admittedly awkward.
But with his level of composure, he wouldn’t let the embarrassnt show on his face and quickly laughed in feigned shalessness.
“What’s there to be shy about? When we were kids, we played together bare-bottod, what haven’t we seen? I rember you had a mole on the left side of your butt; it should still be there, right?”
“Tang Feng, if you… if you dare spread this around, I… I’ll kill you!”
“So that ans it’s okay to say it at ho?”
“I…”
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