Rebirth of Xia Ze

"The Picture of Lushan Mountain under the Moon" was first collected by the Shen family in Haicheng. More than 70 years ago, Shen Qiuyue's uncle secretly sold a batch of calligraphy and paintings collected by the Shen family.At that time, Chi Yiheng's great-grandfather liked Fengya and bought most of these calligraphy and paintings.Shen Qiuyue's uncle traveled across the ocean with the gold he sold and never returned to China.

When this incident broke out later, the Shen family approached the Chi family for a while, and strongly demanded that the Chi family return the calligraphy and paintings.Chi Yiheng's great-grandfather had a very unpleasant quarrel with the Shen family at that time.The Chi family does not steal or rob, and it is a normal transaction with the Shen family.Before buying it, the Chi family didn't know the ins and outs of this batch of calligraphy and paintings. It can be said that the Chi family was also kept in the dark by Shen Qiuyue's uncle.At that time, the Xia family came out to coordinate and asked the Shen family to pay for the calligraphy and paintings.The Shen family couldn't afford the money, and they refused to give up these calligraphy and paintings, pointing out that the Chi family used power to suppress others.Chi Yiheng's great-grandfather originally planned to take a step back and give half the price to the Shen family, but he was angered by the Shen family's attitude and refused to do business with the Shen family anymore.

Not long after Haicheng was liberated, this matter was put down like this.After more than ten years of political turmoil in China, activities to destroy the four olds swept the country.The Chi family was reported to have hidden a batch of ancient books, calligraphy and paintings at home, and Chi Yiheng's great-grandfather had passed away at that time.Chi Yiheng's grandfather, Chi Maohui, sent all these collections out of his home on a rainy night, and when he came back, he told his family that all the calligraphy and paintings had been burned.

When Chi Yiheng was a child, he once saw his grandfather copy a picture of "Mount Lushan under the Moon", and only after listening to his father tell him about these things in the past of the Chi family.He also always thought that the painting had been burned, so what happened to the "authentic work" in Xia Ze's hand?

Chi Yiheng became suspicious, not only felt that the origin of the painting was not clear, but also Xia Ze's doubts were justified.Although he returned to China not long ago, he never heard his father mention Xia Zhijie's business problems.Although he felt that it was impossible for Xia Zhijie to use a fake painting to deceive Xia Zhicheng, the other party went around looking for Xia Ze, and he always felt that this matter was weird.

Thinking this way, Chi Yiheng didn't mention the origin of the painting, but suggested that Xia Ze take the painting for an authenticity appraisal first.Xia Ze nodded, put away the painting and thought of a question.

"If the painting is real, how much is it worth?"

"Probably a few million or less than 1000 million." Chi Yiheng roughly estimated a number.

Thinking about this number, Xia Ze felt that what the second uncle was telling was not telling the truth.If Erbo's business really goes wrong, less than 1000 million will do nothing.He passed Xia Zhijie's words in his mind again, and suddenly found something that he hadn't noticed just now.

"The second uncle said that he exchanged the fake one for the real one, but what the second uncle said is that this painting has been kept in the old house by grandma, and no one else has seen it. Cousin, who painted the fake one? No way. Erbo painted it himself, right?"

Xia Ze had a puzzled expression on his face, and Chi Yiheng's expression became serious after hearing his words.Calligraphy copying is not an easy task. It not only pays attention to the similarity of shape, but also has a meaning.Since the other party dared to exchange the fake for the real one, it showed that he was very confident in his own copying.This is not something that can be achieved simply by seeing "The Picture of Lushan Mountain under the Moon", but requires frequent observation and appreciation.Chi Yiheng had never heard of Xia Zhijie's talent in this area, but Shen Jiashi, who lived in Xia's family, was known as a genius in the painting world.Regarding the relationship between Shen Jiashi and Xia Bin, could there be other twists and turns in this matter?

Thoughts flashed, Chi Yiheng looked at Xia Ze, "Who do you think it could be?"

"Who could it be?" Xia Ze mumbled unconsciously, and suddenly sat up straight, "Could it be Shen Jiashi?"

The more Xia Ze thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case.Ever since Erbo mentioned that he stole a painting in the old house, Xia Ze wondered where the painting would be, so that no one found out that Erbo had dropped the bag.Although he didn't go back to the old house many times, when he was naughty, he basically ran all over the old house.After much deliberation, he felt that there were only two possible places, one was the ancestral hall, and the other was the backyard of Wufutang where grandma lived.They were not allowed to go to these two places casually. The ancestral hall was locked all year round, and their entry and exit were strictly prohibited in the backyard of Wufu Hall.He still remembers that when he was a child, he and Xia Yuan sneaked to the backyard of Wufutang, and grandma caught them and punished them to stand against the wall for a long time.

He didn't understand at that time, and secretly asked my sister-in-law why she couldn't go there to play?My sister-in-law said that it was Grandpa's former study, and Grandma missed Grandpa so she didn't want them to bother her, so he kept this in mind.Later, Shen Jiashi could come in and out of Wufu Hall at will, and he was a little jealous, looking for an opportunity to trip Shen Jiashi.Looking at it now, maybe these calligraphy and paintings were collected by grandma in the backyard of Wufutang.Grandma was afraid that they would not know the seriousness, so she forbade them to go.But why can Shen Jiashi do it?Xia Ze couldn't figure it out, and what he couldn't figure out was why Shen Jiashi wanted to help the second uncle?Could it be because of Xia Bin?

Xia Ze thought about these all the way, and was a little absent-minded when eating at night.His performance was noticed by Chi's father, and Chi's father's first reaction was to give Chi Yiheng a hard look. Yiheng must have said something to scare Ozawa.

Chi Yiheng had no choice but to see that Xia Ze was only caring about the vegetables in front of him, so he gave him a piece of honey ham.Xia Ze didn't realize it for a moment, subconsciously took a drunk shrimp that Chi Yiheng liked most, and fed it to Chi Yiheng's mouth.

Chi Yiheng: "..."

Xia Ze: "..."

As if burning his hands, Xia Ze quickly dropped the drunk shrimp, and then concentrated on eating by himself.Chi Yiheng quickly laughed after the initial accident.Seeing that Xia Ze seemed to fall in love with the plate of vegetables in front of him at first sight, he didn't even glance around, and started to pick vegetables for Xia Ze while being amused in his heart.The dishes in front of Xia Ze were piled to the brim for a moment, Xia Ze curled the corners of his mouth, and began to pick up vegetables for Chi Yiheng.

The scene of the two of you coming and going was warm. Father Chi, who was left alone, looked at the two of them in disappointment, but no one thought of giving him an order.Father Chi coughed a few times in dissatisfaction to remind himself of his existence.

Xia Ze was stunned for a moment, and for some reason saw a trace of sadness in his uncle's eyes.Chi Yiheng was the first to react, and help Chi's father serve a bowl of soup speechlessly.Father Chi looked at Xia Ze expectantly, and Xia Ze couldn't help laughing.

The scene in front of me was very familiar, as if I had returned to the happiest time in my previous life.Father Chi ate Xia Zexie's food contentedly, Xia Ze looked at Chi Yiheng with the corners of his mouth raised.Chi Yiheng happened to look over too, and the two looked at each other, looking at Xia Ze's clean and clear smiling face, Chi Yiheng's heart jumped out of control.

After dinner, Xia Ze was rushed by Chi Yiheng to review.In the study, Chi Yiheng mentioned to Father Chi about "Mount Lu under the Moon".After listening to Chi Yiheng's ins and outs, Chi's father sighed and said that Xia Zhijie would not harm Xia Zhicheng, and that what he gave Xiao Ze must be the authentic one.

"Isn't the original work already destroyed?" Chi Yiheng asked puzzled.

Father Chi shook his head, "The world was so chaotic back then, your grandfather kept it from us. The things were not destroyed, but he wanted to destroy them, but Mr. Xia disagreed, so he risked his life to save those things. After the turmoil ended, Mr. Xia thought To return the things, your grandfather didn't want them. These things are belongings outside the body. Putting them in our house is just an arty decoration, and leaving them to Mr. Xia will complement each other. Those things are not in vain. Your grandfather is afraid that I won't be able to think about going with the Xia family. I just told the truth before I died."

Father Chi laughed when he said this, "Our Chi family's ancestors were not from a scholarly family, that is to say, your great-grandfather likes this. These things are dead things, and they are worth a thousand dollars in the eyes of those who like them. In the eyes of some people, it is not as good as a steamed bun.”

Chi Yiheng twitched his mouth. His father compared tens of millions of ancient books to steamed buns. It's no wonder that grandpa thought it was more appropriate to leave them to the Xia family.

Father Chi paused and tapped on the table, "Xia Zhicheng probably wants to give this painting to Wang Xiuwu. Hmph, do what he likes! This matter can't be left alone. After all, it is Mr. Xia's painstaking effort. We can't let them Such calculations are wasteful. Tomorrow, I will go to Xia's house with you, and bring Xiao Ze to clarify this matter. There is a traitor in Xia's house, let Xia Zhicheng deal with it, Xiao Ze had better pick it out, so as not to be bitten later."

Thinking about Grandma Xia's temper, Father Chi has always been quite unreasonable, especially the kid from the Shen family might be involved in this, and who might be blamed for his anger.He thought for a while and told Chi Yiheng that he didn't need to tell Xia Ze the origin of this painting, it was enough for Xia Ze to know that it was authentic.This is also to avoid complications, what the provincial Xia family thinks they are going to do.

Chi Yiheng nodded, and also thought it was the best.

At the door of the study, Xia Ze's expression drooped.He didn't hear all of what his uncle and cousin said, but he could still hear a few key points.This painting originally belonged to the Chi family, but was brought to the Xia family during the turmoil, and later became the property of the Xia family.Uncle didn't intend to fight for the painting, and asked his cousin not to tell himself.

Xia Ze didn't listen any more, and hurried back to the room before the people inside found out.He carefully opened the "Moon Lushan Picture" again, but what his mind was thinking about was what his uncle said.It's obviously the property of the Chi family, so why doesn't uncle dispute it?Just because these things have been kept in the Xia family, can they become the Xia family's things?If the Chi family doesn't say anything, does grandma take it as her own?Xia Ze thought of his father again. Does father know the origin of this painting?What about the second uncle?Did they not know, or did they take it for granted that these belonged to the Xia family?

Xia Ze felt unspeakably uncomfortable. Uncle's failure to argue does not mean that he does not.Since the painting belonged to the Chi family, he must find a way to return the painting to his uncle.

Xia Ze was thinking about how to keep this painting. When Chi Yiheng came to find Xia Ze, he saw Xia Ze sitting at the desk and lost in thought on the textbook.There was no light in the room, only a small desk lamp on the desk exuded a milky white halo, illuminating an area about one meter around Xia Ze.Light and dark intertwined, Xia Ze's figure was dragged very long.Chi Yiheng recalled the scene he had seen last time in front of Cuiwei Building, when Xia Ze was standing under the street lamp, it was just as touching as now, as beautiful as a painting.

Chi Yiheng subconsciously walked lightly and walked behind Xia Ze.Xia Ze still didn't notice him, Chi Yiheng's eyes fell on Xia Ze's head.Xia Ze's hair seemed to have been washed not long ago. It was fluffy and soft, and under the light of the desk lamp, it seemed to be shining with the luster of obsidian.

"What are you thinking?" Chi Yiheng asked gently.

Xia Ze was taken aback, turned around suddenly, and bumped into Chi Yiheng's arms.

"Hmm..." The two were too close, Xia Ze felt his nose was bumped, sore, and tears were about to flow out.

"Xia Ze?" Chi Yiheng heard that the voice was wrong, reached out and pinched Xia Ze's chin and raised his face, "What's wrong?"

Xia Ze blinked, tears flowed more and more, eyes filled with mist.The postures of the two of them at this time were very ambiguous. Xia Ze was forced to raise his head by Chi Yiheng, his eyes were moist, and his lips were slightly parted.Chi Yiheng leaned over to look at him, and gently put his hands on Xia Ze's eyes.The palm was wet, and the warm tears permeated the palm, as if it was about to permeate into Chi Yiheng's heart.Almost instinctively, he wanted to hug Xia Ze into his arms to comfort him, but he thought of something when he was halfway through the movement. The hand in midair changed position and landed gently on Xia Ze's shoulder.

"It's okay." Chi Yiheng whispered.

Xia Ze raised his head and said "hmm", it was fine at first, but his nose was too sore.

Chi Yiheng let go of his hand, and Xia Ze fumbled to turn on the light in the room. "Cousin, why are you here?"

Chi Yiheng gestured to the painting on the table, "Father said that this painting should be the real one. Let's go and tell uncle about it tomorrow and let uncle handle it."

Xia Ze didn't refute, but nodded.

Chi Yiheng thought about it and explained, "Don't worry about this matter, just study carefully."

Xia Ze looked at Chi Yiheng quietly, concealed the thoughts in his eyes, and obediently said, "Okay!"

It was already evening when Father Chi returned to Xia's house with Xia Ze the next day.Xia Zhicheng has been very busy recently, and he can only spare a little time at night.Xia Zhicheng was very surprised when he received the news that Chi's father was coming.Because of Chi Xinyun's death, Chi's father was rarely willing to come to Xia's house.

"Brother." Xia Zhicheng had always been in awe of Chi Shouzheng, so he went to the door to greet Father Chi himself.

Father Chi nodded, and Zhou Hanqing greeted Xia Ze affectionately, signaling Xia Ze to call someone quickly.

"Uncle, cousin." Xia Kai greeted politely, and added "Brother" after a pause when he saw Xia Ze.

Father Chi didn't dislike Xia Kai, and nodded at him gently.

Zhou Hanqing passed Chi Yiheng and looked at Xia Ze with concern, then turned his head and smiled and beckoned everyone to sit in the living room.Father Chi nodded politely, indicating that he came this time to find Xia Zhicheng for something.

Father Chi's expression was serious, Xia Zhicheng frowned slightly, thinking about Father Chi's intention for coming this time, he took Father Chi and the others to the study.Xia Ze followed Chi Yiheng closely, without any intention of avoiding it.Xia Zhicheng glanced at him, then looked at Father Chi with scruples, and swallowed his words.

In the living room, Zhou Hanqing kept looking up at the upstairs in a state of anxiety, guessing in his heart the intention of the Chi family coming over with great fanfare.Seeing how Father Chi brought Xia Ze by his side, they should have something to do with Xia Ze.Do you think she treated Xia Ze badly?Stand up for Xia Ze?then what?

Zhou Hanqing was beating in his heart, Xia Ze was becoming more and more distant from her recently, no matter how hard she tried, Xia Ze always looked indifferent, this was something that had never happened before.She originally thought that Xia Ze had reached the stage of rebellion, but why is Xia Ze's relationship with the Chi family getting closer?Could it be that he was instigated by the Chi family behind his back?Zhou Hanqing couldn't figure it out, Xia Ze was still making out with her a month ago, but in a month's time, what happened to make Xia Ze change so much?Zhou Hanqing felt uneasy, Xia Ze's leaving her control made her very uneasy.

Her appearance fell into Xia Kai's eyes, and Xia Kai puffed up his face in dissatisfaction.As long as Xia Ze appeared, the mother immediately focused all her attention on Xia Ze.How could he be inferior to Xia Ze?Is it because he is too obedient?Xia Kai thought angrily, and deliberately put down the book in his hand heavily, attracting Zhou Hanqing's attention with a bang.When Zhou Hanqing looked over, Xia Kai curled his lips, snorted and turned his head.

Zhou Hanqing immediately lowered his face.

Xia Kai and Zhou Hanqing, mother and son, were fighting downstairs.In the study, Chi Shouzheng signaled Chi Yiheng with a calm expression to take out the "Moon Lushan Picture".

A guilty conscience flashed across Xia Zhicheng's face immediately, but he was more astonished. He looked at Chi Shouzheng in surprise, "Brother, what do you mean?"

Chi Shouzheng took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and said, "I'll tell you."

Chi Yiheng smiled, and told the ins and outs of this matter in detail.Of course, this matter in his mouth became that Xia Ze was picked up by him first, and then Xia Erbo appeared.As for Xia Ze going out and bringing back a bag, of course he had to ask what it was, which led to the next thing.

Xia Zhicheng's expression became ugly, but he quickly controlled his emotions. "Xia Ze, tell me what's going on? Why did your second uncle seek you?"

Xia Ze could hear the sternness in his father's tone, and was about to speak when Father Chi said lightly, "What? Did Yiheng not speak clearly enough? As for why Zhijie wanted to find Ozawa, Zhicheng, you should ask Zhicheng." Jay."

Xia Zhicheng was blocked by Chi's father and went back to hold his breath, but there was nothing he could do.It's not that he doesn't believe Chi Yiheng's words, it's just that facing the Chi family and this painting, he always has a feeling of lack of confidence, and even faintly feels an indescribable embarrassment.What is the origin of this painting, he doesn't believe that Father Chi doesn't know, but Father Chi has a flat expression, looking at this painting is like looking at a piece of paper or a book, and he doesn't take it seriously at all.

Compared with Xia Zhijie's fear of copying fakes and almost making him look ugly, the Chi family's performance of knowing but not caring is what really embarrasses him.Especially when Xia Ze was still here, he finally remembered that this painting was nominally Xia Ze's, even though Xia Ze didn't know it, neither did the Chi family, but he still felt a sense of shame turning into anger.

Xia Zhicheng forced a smile, "Brother, I will handle this matter."

Father Chi nodded, and said: "Originally, this matter has nothing to do with the Chi family, but after all, it is Mr. Xia's hard work, so I will just say a word. I believe you know what to do about the rest."

Father Chi's words were a slap in the face to Xia Zhicheng, and the expression on his face couldn't hold on anymore.Father Chi didn't care about Xia Zhicheng's reaction, and left after talking about it.Xia Ze didn't follow, he had already agreed with his uncle to go home for one night and go to Chi's house by himself the next day.Xia Zhicheng personally sent off Chi's father, and he returned to the study with a sullen face until the backs of Chi's father and son disappeared.

In the study room, Xia Ze was carefully putting away the "Mount Lushan Picture under the Moon" spread out on the table. This scene was dazzling in Xia Zhicheng's eyes.He suppressed the guilty conscience all night, and feared that there would still be shock and anger, and he could no longer hold back and erupted.

"Xia Ze, what are you doing?"

Zhou Hanqing, who was following Xia Zhicheng, was taken aback by his sudden outburst, and looked at Xia Ze suspiciously.

Xia Zhicheng didn't hide his anger from embarrassment, Xia Ze could only feel the irony in his heart when he saw it.If he was still doubting whether his father knew the origin of the painting yesterday, then his father's performance today has told him the answer.He sealed the painting in his hand on his own, with a hint of sarcasm on his face, and said, "Can't father see it? I'm putting this painting away. Although my uncle didn't say anything, it belongs to the Chi family. We always need to take good care of it, father said, right?"

Facing Xia Ze's seemingly clear gaze, Xia Zhicheng was speechless for a while.