Old Master Long held the "Quick Snow and Clearing Sky" letter in his hands, his aged eyes gleaming as they were fixed on those lines of calligraphy, carefully appreciating it.
"Grandfather, after testing, this paper is silkworm cocoon paper, and judging by the degree of aging, it has many years of history. Therefore, it should be an authentic piece by Wang Xizhi."
Long Heng said confidently, casting a glance toward Long Yuanfan's faction, a trace of pride flickering in his eyes.
This "Quick Snow and Clearing Sky" is an invaluable treasure, sure to please the old master.
However, Long Heng did not notice the shock and surprise in Old Master Long's eyes gradually fading.
"This is indeed silkworm cocoon paper, but not from the Jin Dynasty. Silkworm cocoon paper from that era, after seventeen hundred years, would be far more deteriorated. Moreover, the writing on it should have been copied by a calligrapher from the Qing or Republic period. The strokes, although sowhat rounded, show a hint of sharpness, which does not match the rounded and concealed style characteristic of the 'Quick Snow and Clearing Sky,' lacking the heroic and unrestrained spirit of the Jin Dynasty."
After a while, Old Master Long slowly placed the yellowish letter back into the calligraphy gift box, a tint of regret on his face, sighing softly.
"Grandfather, is it not authentic?"
Long Heng's expression changed slightly.
"Although this is not Wang Youjun's authentic work, it is a vintage book with a certain collectible value. Heng'Er, it shows your good intentions."
Old Master Long smiled gently as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Long Heng nodded, a hint of dullness in his eyes. He knew in his heart that because all the guests were present, the old master was being sowhat tactful in his words. This "Quick Snow and Clearing Sky" might very well be a product of a forgery workshop from the Republic period when counterfeit cultural relics were rampant.
After Long Heng stepped back, Long Lili was the next to present her gift, holding a jade box in her hands, inside which quietly lay a jade token.
"Grandfather, this Mutton Fat Jade Token was specially carved by the renowned jade carving master, Feng Siyuan."
Long Lili said, knowing that Feng Siyuan is one of the old master's favorite jade carving masters.
"Oh? Is it a piece by Feng Siyuan?"
Old Master Long's face showed a hint of joy as he picked up the White Jade Token to have a look, feeling its soft and delicate texture, as white as congealed fat.
The front of the jade token inscribed: 'Cranes count a thousand years, Pine ages with eternal spring.'
On the back of the jade token, a robust and towering pine was carved in relief, beside which stood an immortal crane with its neck raised. The pine and crane, in just a few strokes, depicted a powerful essence and complent the poem on the front.
"Good, not bad, this jade token's quality is excellent, and the carving fully exhibits skilled craftsmanship."
Old Master Long nodded slightly, smiling as he spoke.
"I'm glad you like it, Grandfather."
Seeing the old master so pleased, Long Lili said joyfully. As she stepped back, she couldn't help but glance at Long iqing, a hint of pride in her eyes.
Seeing this, Long iqing's mouth held a trace of helplessness. Long Heng and Long Lili were envious of the old master's affection for her, so they sowhat targeted her. However, their intentions weren't entirely malicious.
"Grandfather, the gift iqing has for you is also a jade carving creation. May you have blessings as abundant as the East Sea and longevity rivaling the old pines of the southern mountains."
Long iqing smiled as she spoke, then brought forward a delicate Jade Disc covered with a red silk cloth.
"Haha, iqing, co, let your grandfather see what gift you have prepared."
Old Master Long laughed heartily, his attitude clearly showing fondness for Long iqing. There's no helping it; everyone has their favorites, and the old man is no exception.
Long iqing smiled slightly and placed the Jade Disc on the table beside the old master.
The old man smiled, removing the red silk cloth from the Jade Disc, revealing an exquisite purple Longevity Star figure to everyone's view.
On top of the Jade Disc, the Longevity Star figure wore a kind expression, with finely carved attire, staff, and hair, even with a large longevity peach in hand.
The entire figure glowed with a purple radiance, exuding a sort of ethereal aura, giving a sense of auspicious longevity and peace.
"This jade carving skill is remarkable; it almost seems as if the Longevity Star is about to co to life."
"It's truly beautiful..."
"..."
For a mont, all attention in the hall was drawn to this Longevity Star figure, especially among so of the won, who stared at the jade carving without blinking.
"This is carved from high-ice-grade Violet Jadeite, isn't it? Such a large piece of Violet Jade is hard to find."
Old Master Long looked intently at the jade carving in front of him, his appreciation growing as he observed.
"This jade carving is a natural masterpiece without a trace of artificial tool marks, almost divine in craftsmanship. Such a mastery level is already that of a grandmaster. Unbelievably, Huaxia has produced yet another jade carving grandmaster of such profound skill in several centuries."
Old Master Long laughed as he spoke. In the jade carving world, though many achieve mastery, reaching grandmaster levels is extrely rare, with Lu Zigang as the only recognized grandmaster.
"By the way, iqing, I heard my grandson-in-law is here too. Let the old man have a look."
Old Master Long suddenly rembered sothing and said with a smile.
"Grandson-in-law?"
Upon hearing this, Long iqing's face blushed. Not to ntion Qin Yang was just pretending to be her boyfriend; even if he were her real boyfriend, calling him grandson-in-law seed rather hasty.
At that mont, Long iqing's beautiful eyes turned, looking over at Qin Yang.
Swish~!
The gaze of all the guests also swiftly turned to Qin Yang; they, too, wanted to see who had managed to captivate the beloved granddaughter of Old Master Long.
"Is it the little miracle doctor?"
Zhou Yizhen also noticed Qin Yang, and at once, his old eyes showed a hint of delight. Since the last eting in Yunshui City, where he was invited to treat Lu Qingmu's illness successfully, they hadn't t again. In fact, he still owed Qin Yang a favor.
"May the old master have blessings as abundant as the East Sea and bright as the sun and moon."
Qin Yang smiled, stepping out gracefully to stand beside Long iqing, smiling as he greeted Old Master Long. At this mont, a White Jade Cold Box appeared in his hands, though no one knew when.
Old Master Long's old eyes sparkled as they looked at Qin Yang, as if trying to see through him, an invisible aura emanating from him, pressing towards Qin Yang.
With the deanor of soone long accustod to the business and political world, even Long Qifan and Long Yuanfan felt so degree of intimidation from the old master.
Qin Yang smiled faintly, standing there, his deanor unchanged, as if the old master's aura was nothing to him.
"Haha, good, truly a remarkable young man."
Old Master Long withdrew the aura he had projected, returning to his kindly and amiable self, laughing as he spoke, with a glimr of admiration in his eyes, recognizing the boy's extraordinary willpower.
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