My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 54 Upgrading like a rocket

I found the best frame in the store, carefully placed the painting in it, smoothed it out, and finally installed the glass on the frame.

Li Han clapped his hands and fixed the frame around it to make sure the glass was stable and would not move. Done!
I think if I don't do antique business, I can make a living by being a framer.

But where should I hang it?
After thinking about it, I decided to hang it in the store to decorate it. Most people would just think it is a copy and wouldn't take it too seriously.

At this time, Li Tianming also came to the shop. Seeing that there was no one at the counter, he shouted loudly:
"Hello, hello, is anyone there? Are you still doing business?"

Li Han was still thinking in the inner hall when he heard shouting from outside and immediately frowned.

Have you got any manners? This is an antique shop, not a boutique!
But since we're here to do business, we still have to go out and entertain customers, right?

Li Han walked quickly to the store and saw Li Tianming, who was knocking on the counter impatiently with an arrogant look.

"Hey, are you the boss?"

Li Han was not angry. As a businessman, he had seen all kinds of people.
Seeing that this man is wearing a Vasachi and a Rolex, and looks like a wealthy man, we forgive him.

This is a big customer.

As a big customer, it's normal for him to have a bit of temper.

He knows this type of person best. When they think they have made some money, they start to follow the trends and pretend to be cultured.

This kind of person must have a large bookcase in his office, which is filled with various books, such as "The Silicon Valley Bible", "The Code of Wealth", or "The Art of War" or something like that.

But as long as you walk up and take a look, you will find that the books are all brand new and unopened.

However, this kind of person is the easiest to fool. As long as you pretend to be stupid and make him feel that he has gained an IQ advantage and picked up a big bargain from the boss, the deal will be done.

"Hello, hello, I'm the boss. Please take a look at what you need."

Li Tianming also looked at Li Han without leaving any trace. He wanted to see what ability this boy had to make his daughter so infatuated with him.

But at first glance, this boy looks good. He is tall, has a handsome and bookish face, and is also very polite.

Stop, stop, this is not about seeing the son-in-law!
Moreover, this appearance is most pleasing to girls, so don't be deceived by his appearance!
Li Tianming said, "I heard that your wooden artworks are pretty good. Show them to me!"

"This gentleman has good taste. The wooden artworks here are all genuine. They are almost impossible to buy in China. I will go get them now. Please take a look."

Li Han smiled and took out several representative wooden artworks from the counter and placed them on the counter.

Li Tianming looked down on him, humph, the truth is revealed, doesn't every antique shop owner claim that the goods in his shop are one-of-a-kind? I have used this trick eight hundred years ago!

Then when he picked up a pear wood pen holder, he was stunned.

The wood grain and the feel of the wood make this truly the finest huanghuali wood that is rare in China!
Could it be that what that damn girl Li Momo said was true?
Li Tianming couldn't believe it, and picked up another small screen. He couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. The smooth-grained red sandalwood that had long been extinct in China!

Moreover, the craftsmanship is so exquisite that I wonder which master created it.

It seems that Li Momo bought those things at a low price after spending millions!
Li Tianming took a deep breath and softened his tone a little, "Young man, what's your name?"

He would never reveal that he had actually known Li Han's name for a long time.

"No need to mention your surname Li." Li Han still smiled.

"Xiao Li, do you have anything else?" Li Tianming asked.

Li Han put away the wooden artworks and said, "All my goods are in the store. Please take a look. If you like any of them, I will help you." Li Tianming did not dare to be careless and carefully observed the store.

Then he saw the blue and white vase again.

Is that... Yuan blue and white porcelain?

Walking forward, Li Tianming held his breath and watched carefully.

The craftsmanship and coloring are exactly the same as those of the official kiln of the Yuan Dynasty!

This is an out-of-print imitation of Yuan blue and white porcelain, and its price is over 10 million!
Li Tianming didn't dare to underestimate Li Han anymore, and he pretended to look around. Then, he saw the small model of Ming Dynasty classical architecture!
Oh my god!

This model of classical architecture must be worth hundreds of millions!

No wonder, no wonder Li Momo said that the things in this store are too expensive and it’s not cost-effective to buy it!
Even the collections in my own home are not so valuable.

No wonder Li Momo comes here every few days. If it were me, I would also have to come here every few days.

Just looking at those precious items is very pleasing to the eye.

I don’t know what Li Han’s background is, but he actually has such a precious collection. This cannot be underestimated, cannot be underestimated!
Seeing Li Tianming standing in front of Zha Xiaoyang in a daze, Li Han smiled. It seemed that this rich man was not as ignorant as he had imagined.

Ignoring him, Li Han entered the inner hall, took out the "Visiting Friends with a Lute", and put it aside, preparing to find a suitable place to hang it up.

When Li Tianming saw the painting, his eyes almost popped out of his head. He quickly walked forward, got in front of the painting, and began to look at it carefully.

Although it is certain that this is also a copy, but this painting, this technique...

The mountains and waters in the picture are presented in a lofty and distant manner, with majestic peaks and shrouded in clouds and mist.

The characters are walking among the mountains and rivers, cycling or walking, leisurely and contented.

The whole picture has a rigorous composition and vivid charm.

There are also changes in color and ink depth to express the layering and three-dimensionality of the mountains and rivers.

At the same time, the colors of elements such as trees and characters in the picture are also handled very properly, making the colors of the entire picture harmonious and unified.

More importantly, Fan Kuan's brushstrokes are vigorous and powerful, with many raindrops, bean curds, and nail heads.

In this painting, Fan Kuan's brushstrokes are also fully reflected. The depiction of elements such as mountains, rocks, and trees in the picture all appear to have clear brushstrokes and the ink colors are appropriately thick and thin.

The fine brushstrokes depict the characters' expressions and movements, making the picture more vivid and lifelike.

This, this is almost exactly the same as the one in the British Museum!
This is exactly what Fan Kuan painted himself!
When I think of the painting "Visiting Friends with a Lute" in my home, it pales in comparison to this one.

If it was not certain that the original had been stolen by the British, Li Tianming could almost conclude that this one was the original!
But, who else in this world could have such high skills and be able to imitate Fan Kuan's techniques so vividly, as if Fan Kuan were reborn!
Looking at Li Han again, Li Tianming's eyes changed. This young man is not simple!

It seems that my girl has good taste.

Li Tianming calmed down, stood up and said, "Boss Li, may I ask where did you get this painting?"

Upon hearing this, Li Han did not know whether to laugh or cry. This rich man was really interesting. He upgraded the way he addressed him from "Hello" to "Mr. Li". It was as fast as riding a rocket.

There is still one chapter to be completed at 8pm. Even if I have to slack off at work, Garlic has to type enough words!
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