City: Start from participating in the Appreciation Program

Chapter 141 What is true and what is false
The author used the method of the Song Dynasty to paint weeping willows, which are scattered and well-proportioned. When painting mountains and rocks, the wet brush is long and chapped, with alternate strokes and strokes, showing many interesting changes.The sceneries in the whole picture are treated with simplicity and ease, and the black color is harmonious and moist.

The painter himself wrote, "The beaded curtain of the painted building is in the smoky water, and the sunset and solitary bird are gone. I wanted to see Wang Nanhai for thousands of years, and I borrowed a gust of wind from the Dragon King."

This is one of Tang Bohu's masterpieces, "The Picture of the Solitary Duck in the Sunset Clouds". The overall preservation is very good. If it is genuine, it must be of great value.

Faced with such excellent works, Luo Fan also praised them unceremoniously, saying: "It's amazing, it's amazing, this painting is really amazing."

Seeing that Luo Fan was exaggerating without hesitation, Zhang Xing immediately became overjoyed, and asked Luo Fan cryptically, "Brother Luo Fan, do you mean this painting is genuine?"

At the same time, he did not forget to remind Luo Fan in a low voice, saying: "Brother Luo Fan, you can just tell me the authenticity of this thing secretly, and don't make it too obvious."

"If it's genuine, and you're too obvious, I'm afraid this person will increase the price temporarily."

Of course Luo Fan knew such a simple truth, he just said that out of appreciation for this painting, after all, no matter whether this painting is authentic or not, it cannot deny the author's superb painting skills.

The painting was huge, almost filling the entire table. Luo Fan carefully examined every corner, and came to the same conclusion as Zhang Xing, that the painting was genuine.

Luo Fan frowned. It seems that with his real strength, it is temporarily impossible to appraise such an extremely difficult collection, which made him feel a little frustrated.

However, this sense of frustration quickly disappeared without a trace. These days, whoever has an affair can honestly judge it is completely self-important.

Besides, the reason why I learned so fast is also because of the power of truth. Anyway, it's all cheating, and Luo Fan feels that he doesn't have to hide it anymore.

It's just that the two people who didn't know the truth here just saw Luo Fan frowned first, and then they were instantly relieved. They didn't understand how this person had so many tricks in appraising a painting.

The power of truth was activated, and Luo Fan learned that the paper used in this painting was indeed from the Ming Dynasty.

After starting it again, Luo Fan learned that the ink on it was also from the Ming Dynasty, which made Luo Fan very surprised. Could it be that he thought too much, and this was a simple leak?

It's just that when the painting skills were appraised, Luo Fan realized something was wrong, and the information he got told him that this was just a work of later generations imitating Tang Bohu's painting skills.

After appraising other places and coming to the same conclusion, Luo Fan was a little confused for a moment, what is the situation.

However, he is also well-informed, and he quickly understood what was going on with the painting in front of him.

This painting is estimated to have been painted with Ming Dynasty paper and Ming Dynasty ink according to Tang Bohu's painting method, and then processed with old-fashioned techniques to achieve the current effect.

If Luo Fan's guess is correct, the authenticity of this painting should also be in the hands of the author, so that he can imitate it to such an extent that no one else can see it.

If you just look at this painting, you will definitely not feel that there is any problem, but once you put it together with the real one, you will definitely be able to see the gap. Luo Fan believes that this should be the trick of the trickster.

In addition, the price of the painting itself is on the high side, and at the same time, there are genuine products, so it is almost worth 10 yuan in the end. It is a blood loss to buy it at this price.

Luo Fan, who had a good idea in mind, said straight to the point: "This painting is very good, but unfortunately it still lacks some meaning."

The lack of a euphemism that means a fake is generally speaking here, and even a fool can understand it.

Hearing what Luo Fan said, Zhang Xing immediately became anxious, and said, "Little brother Luo Fan, you mean shortcomings, can you tell me what you mean by shortcomings?"

The second child also widened his eyes, wanting to hear what Luo Fan had to say.

Although he himself sold this painting as a high-quality imitation, this was a trick he set up for Zhang Xing. In fact, he is still very confident in his own work. It is not compared with the real one, and there is no problem at all.

Luo Fan said very calmly: "The meaning of shortcoming is the meaning of shortcoming. For those who don't understand, even if I tell you the meaning of shortcoming, you won't be able to see the meaning of shortcoming."

"For example, in this place, there should be a certain gap compared with the real product. It should be thinner, with a gap of about 0.2 millimeters. As a result, the steepness of the mountain cannot be better expressed."

After finishing speaking, Luo Fan pointed to a mountain peak and gave Zhang Xing an answer.

Zhang Xing looked at it for a long time, but he couldn't see anything wrong from what Luo Fan pointed at. He couldn't help but fell into self-doubt. Could it be that his level is really that bad?
Compared with Zhang Xing's disbelief, the second child was shocked. If he hadn't tensed his face in time, he would probably have revealed his secrets.

The place Luo Fan pointed out is indeed a place with a slight difference from the real product, but this place is very inconspicuous, and the difference from the real product is also very small.

If it weren't for the comparison with the real thing, this place could be fooled.

After all, it is impossible for human works to be perfect, and this 0.2 mm gap is not even considered a flaw.

Of course, some people's works can reach perfection, which is why they are so sought after by everyone.

Damn it, I didn't expect that my plan would be ruined by this Luo Fan. The second child was very unwilling, and the long-planned plan would come to naught.

The real product of this painting has been reserved by the boss at a high price, and it won't be long before the transaction is completed. This is why they are eager to produce a fake product for sale when there is still some gap.

If the opportunity in front of him is missed, this painting may really only be sold as a counterfeit.

After all, if two identical paintings appeared at the same time, everyone would definitely not think that these are twin paintings, one must be real and the other fake.

At that time, as long as you compare carefully, as long as you are not a fool, you will be able to deduce which one is the real one through some details.

However, when the second child saw Zhang Xing who was in a dilemma, an excellent idea suddenly appeared, and it seemed that he was not unable to reverse the situation in front of him.

Although this Luo Fan is powerful, he is not the main person involved in this matter. This Zhang Xing is obviously the person Luo Fan told him that he might not be able to tell.

Although, the second child also felt that if he hadn't known the flaws in advance, he shouldn't have seen the slightest problem.

Looking at Luo Fan who was already sitting on the side and started to drink tea with a calm face, the second child's expression changed, pretending that he had gone through some ideological struggle, and said:
"Brother Zhang Xing, I have something to say."

Only then did Zhang Xing recover from the shock of missing the chance to get rich overnight, and asked, "Big Brother, what do you want to say to me?"

The second child said heartbrokenly: "There is something I can't do if I don't say it, I'm afraid I'll feel bad if I do that."

"Just when this collection was appraised, the so-called Master Luo slipped a note into me quietly."

"The content in the note is very simple. It tells me to cooperate with his performance. As long as I fool you away, brother, he is willing to pay 250 million to buy my painting later."

"It's true that you know people, know face, but don't know heart. The so-called master is actually this kind of person. I am really ashamed to be with you."

After speaking, the second child seemed to be a showman, and he spit hard on the ground, and looked at Luo Fan with contempt.

Apart from the loopholes in the second child's words, if this statement can be confirmed, it is a brilliant idea that kills two birds with one stone.

First, I sold this fake to the target person Zhang Xing at a high price, successfully making him bankrupt, which can be regarded as fulfilling Ding Yang's order.

Secondly, with Zhang Xing's personality, it is impossible for him to calm down after being "trapped" by Luo Fan, and he will definitely promote Luo Fan's corruption, ruin his reputation, and give his brothers a bad breath.

After listening to the second child's words, Zhang Xing felt that he was doing well again, and any problems he couldn't see were all Luo Fan's excuses for wanting to monopolize his own things.

Zhang Xing was obviously so angry that he pointed at Luo Fan with righteous indignation and said, "Luo Fan, you wolf-hearted guy, thanks to my trusting you so much, you always take you with you at such times, yet you want to trick me into eating alone?"

"Fortunately, this old seller is a real person, otherwise I would have been fooled by you."

"What 0.2 mm is really funny to say, it almost bluffed me, but luckily I didn't fall for your tricks."

Luo Fan looked at the two who seemed to be singing Errenzhuan, and he almost couldn't hold back his laughter.

Luo Fan didn't intend to argue, and said indifferently: "If you are willing to believe his words, then you can buy it. Anyway, I have already said what I should say, and I have paid off this favor."

"It's totally none of my business that some people are going to kill themselves. If you want to buy it, you can go ahead."

After finishing speaking, Luo Fan continued to drink tea calmly. He wanted to see what the two of them would do, so he didn't plan to leave for a while.

As if he was overwhelmed by Luo Fan's aura, or out of caution, Zhang Xing said with some hesitation:
"Brother seller, didn't you just say that Luo Fan secretly handed you a note, can you show me the note?"

Zhang Xing's question was on point, and it was impossible for the second child to leave any evidence for something Luo Fan hadn't done.

As for why he didn't say that Luo Fan communicated with him quietly, Zhang Xing was not an idiot, even if two big living people spoke in front of him, no matter how soft their voices were, it was impossible for him to be ignorant.

Since he planned to tell this lie, the second child was naturally prepared.

The second child said with an apologetic expression: "Brother Zhang Xing, if you want to read the note, I can't show it to you."

"I admit that there is a problem with my thinking. At first, I was really moved. After all, it was a total of 50, so I swallowed it in my stomach and destroyed it."

Luo Fan felt that the second child was resigned for not becoming an actor. At this time, he hadn't thought that the second child was deliberately targeting him, and he only used this kind of estrangement when he wanted to sell his own things.

When Zhang Xing heard it, he felt that what the second child said seemed to make sense, and looked at Luo Fan suspiciously for a moment, as if he wanted to hear Luo Fan give him an explanation.

It's just that whether Zhang Xing pays or not has nothing to do with Luo Fan, and Luo Fan tastes the cold brewed tea in his hand, without the slightest intention to speak.

Seeing this, the second child directly pursued the victory and said: "You see, he is speechless. If he doesn't speak, he is tacitly acquiescing. It really isn't a good thing."

Luo Fan originally didn't intend to take care of this matter, after all, he had already said what he should say, there was really no need to talk more to make Zhang Xing cheaper.

It's just that the seller's words were aimed at himself, and they were very ugly, which made Luo Fan really unbearable.

Luo Fan said casually: "It's really hard for me to understand your thoughts. Since I, a master appraiser, will pay a high price for your painting in private, why do you still plan to sell this painting for 200 million?"

"Maybe you just have the spirit of contract, and insist on selling this painting, which is very likely to be genuine, to Zhang Xing at a low price."

"Or, you actually know that this is a fake, so you try to sell this painting here?"

Luo Fan's words were like a thunderbolt that awakened Zhang Xing, who was obsessed with the authorities. The behavior of the second child seemed reasonable, but it was unreasonable everywhere, which was not at all what a normal seller would do.

Also, Zhang Xing, who had no conscience at all, was very suspicious. How could this seller give up the price difference of 50 yuan for the sake of conscience?
Seeing that Zhang Xing already had thoughts of doubting himself, the second child became anxious, and quickly argued: "I really chose to expose him because of my conscience!"

"Also, I always said that this painting is a fake. How could I suddenly feel that it is the real thing again?"

"I think it's the so-called master who still hasn't given up on trading with me, and wants to find a reason to dismiss you."

"I also told you that I need a sum of money urgently recently, otherwise it would be impossible to sell this painting at this price. After you leave, I can only sell it to him."

"Although I need money urgently, I am a very upright person, and it is impossible for me to give up my dignity for this 50 yuan."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Hearing this, Luo Fan couldn't help it anymore, and laughed out loud. He didn't expect that the second child would pour dirty water on himself even in this situation.

Most importantly, he actually wavered in this line!

Luo Fan really wanted to ask if Zhang Xing's head was filled with pig brains, how could he fall into such a simple trick.

In fact, the current matter is very simple, back to the painting itself, as long as Zhang Xing thinks it is genuine, even if the series of things in front of him happened, he is still willing to pretend to be stupid and buy the painting.

He didn't necessarily believe the seller's words, he just wanted to spend 200 million to buy this "authentic product" that's all!
Luo Fan's laughter seemed to be mocking the second child's poor acting skills, like a bullet hit the second child's heart, making his teeth itch with hatred.

After all, he knew the truth of the matter as well as Luo Fan.

Seeing that Zhang Xing was wavering again, the second child pretended to be out of breath and played hard to get.

The second child said angrily: "I kindly want to help you, but you don't believe me, okay, you don't want this painting, right? I won't sell it."

"It's not just the two of you who want it. There are many buyers for this painting."

After finishing speaking, the second child picked up the curtain and began to cover the painting carefully.

Seeing that the second child was about to leave, Zhang Xing was also in a hurry. He always thought this painting was genuine!

If he just let his second child go, wouldn't he miss an opportunity to get rich overnight?
(End of this chapter)