Chapter 30 The mystery in the painting (1)

When Fang Fang received the call from Fourth Master Qi, he was already drowsy in the office! Today Zhang Xiaotian went to the book market to submit a letter, so Fang Fang stayed up all morning in the office. After lunch, he began to suffer from food sleepiness

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"Fourth Master Qi, you are looking for me!"

Fang Fang answered the phone respectfully.

"Fang Fang, didn't you say you wanted to lend me your grandma's painting of the Spiritual Pine to open my eyes? I don't know..."

Fourth Master Qi's tone was surprisingly uncertain.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Fourth Master, I forgot about this!"

Equation indeed forgot about this matter.

"I happen to have nothing to do in class right now. I'll go home and pick up the painting for you to see. Where are you?"

"Okay, okay, I'll be waiting for you in the private room on the tenth floor of Shanshui Wujian!"

Fourth Master Qi was a little excited.

"Okay, Fourth Master, please wait for me!"

Fang Fang hung up the phone, picked up his bag and ran out!

Along the way, Fang Fang was thinking about how to talk to his grandma so that she could lend her the painting with confidence! But as soon as he entered the house and saw his grandma, Fang Fang decided to tell her the truth!

"Grandma, a senior in the antique circle, really wants to see the "Lingsong Tu" that your grandfather left for you. Can you lend it to me for two hours? I promise to complete it in two hours.

I’ll bring it back to you!”

To Fangfang's surprise, grandma handed the painting to Fangfang without asking any more questions.

"If the other party offers a good price, just sell it!"

Grandma's tone was calm and uncomplicated, but the more it sounded, the less likely it was that the equation would do that!

"Grandma, this painting belongs to you, no one can take it away! If I say two hours, I will return it to you in two hours!"

Fang Fang hugged the "Spiritual Pine Picture" and cautiously left the house!

After entering the Tianzi private room on the tenth floor of Shanshui Wujian, Fang Fang discovered that it was not only Mr. Qi who was waiting for him. There was another person in the private room, and that was Zhang Haolong's grandfather, Zhang Li'an, who had been rescued by him a few days ago.

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"Fourth Master, Mr. Zhang!"

Fang Fang greeted him respectfully.

"Seeing that you are similar in age to Haolong, please call me grandpa too!"

Zhang Li'an's personality is completely different from that of his grandson. He is slow-spoken and gentle.

"Oh, Grandpa Zhang..."

Fang Fang was slightly embarrassed. He and Zhang Haolong... didn't seem to be on good terms? Calling his grandpa grandpa really made him feel a little uncomfortable!

"Did you bring the painting?"

Fourth Master Qi asked knowingly. He clearly saw the scroll in Fang Fang's hand.

"Bring it, Fourth Master!"

As Fang Fang spoke, he handed the scroll in his hand to Fourth Master Qi! Fourth Master Qi took the painting, opened it slowly and gently, and then carefully laid it on the coffee table in front of him!

""The Picture of the Spiritual Pine", it really is the "Picture of the Spiritual Pine", it's real..."

Fourth Master Qi's excited look was like a child's eyes shining after seeing candy!

"Fang Fang, does your grandma really not sell this painting?"

Still unwilling to give up, he took hold of the equation and asked.

"This is my grandma's life. If I sell it, it will be equivalent to taking her life!"

Fang Fang shook his head. He would never sell this painting.

"oh……"

Fourth Master Qi was disappointed once again.

And while Fourth Master Qi and Fang Fang were discussing whether to sell this painting, Zhang Li'an softly uttered a question.

"Huh?"

"Mr. Zhang, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with this painting...?"

When the two of them heard Mr. Zhang's question, they couldn't help but get closer and look at the "Spiritual Pine Picture" in front of them with Mr. Zhang.

"There is... a mystery in this painting!"

Mr. Zhang's last note was so long that Fang Fang's heart was pounding.

"What's the mystery, Grandpa Zhang?"

He was a little annoyed. You should tell me what mysteries are. It would be annoying to have to make up mysteries.

"In my opinion, this painting... should be made with three layers of paper. Yes, it is indeed three layers..."

Zhang Li'an used a magnifying glass to carefully observe the edge of the painting and explained.

"Three layers of paper?"

Fang Fang looked at Fourth Master Qi with an ignorant face, but found that his face suddenly burst out with an expression that was close to ecstasy.

"Three layers of paper? Mr. Zhang, are you telling the truth?"

His excited speech became a little sluggish.

"Three layers of paper...what does it mean?"

Seeing Fourth Master Qi so excited, the equation became even more unclear.

"Three-layer paper means that ancient writers used a method of writing on three layers of rice paper at the same time when creating their own works! In fact, many writers with unparalleled grace relied on their own temporary passion and inspiration when creating.

, so when they want to retain more of their high-level works, they will use this method! They will press two, three or even more layers of raw materials together through processes such as soaking, pressing, and spreading.

, Sheng Xuanyi absorbs ink, so that when painting, the ink will be dyed through quickly! In this way, through the more complicated separation procedures in the later stage, several identical replicas will be revealed from one work at the same time.

, this will increase the value of the work multiple times!"

Zhang Li'an's explanation is very easy to understand, and the equations can be understood immediately.

"That means that my grandma's painting... can be revealed into three pieces?"

His tone was also full of excitement.

"That's right...it's true. One painting turned into three paintings in an instant, and its value also increased a lot! It seems...your grandfather really left a treasure for your grandma!"

Zhang Li couldn't help but nodded.

"Great, Equation, if this painting can be divided into three pieces, can you sell me one?"

Fourth Master Qi was eager to queue up.

Hearing what Fourth Master said, Fang Fang suddenly felt a little uneasy! It wasn't that he was unwilling to sell the painting to Fourth Master Qi, but how should the three layers of paintings be separated? Will the process of separation cause damage to the painting itself? And there are

Who would understand such a technique as uncovering ancient paintings?

Seeing that Fang Fang was hesitant, Fourth Master Qi was so anxious that he grabbed his arm.

"Fang Fang, you don't want to sell it to me, do you?"

"That's not true. I was just thinking...who would uncover ancient paintings? And will uncovering them cause damage to the paintings?"

Equation expressed his worries.

"I am old and incompetent. I happen to have learned the art of uncovering from my father, but... I have only done two or three of them in my life!"

Zhang Li'an uttered a word, but it was loud and clear, as if it hit Fang Fang and Fourth Master Qi in the heart.

"Really? Mr. Zhang will still have such a lost secret skill?"

Fourth Master Qi was very surprised.

"When I was young, I often watched my father perform the art of unveiling! However, there are very few of these multi-layered paintings. The older I get, the fewer I encounter them. Therefore, I have only really uncovered more than three paintings in my life.

Layers of ancient paintings!”

Zhang Li'an said modestly, but literati are so humble. Since Mr. Zhang dares to say it, it proves that he has the strength and confidence!

After listening to Zhang Li'an's words, Fourth Master Qi couldn't help but look at the equation. After all, the equation is the owner of this painting. Whether it is revealed or not is up to others!

Seeing the two old seniors in front of him staring straight at him, Fang Fang couldn't help but feel a little creepy! To be honest, Fang Fang was indeed tempted! A painting can be separated into three pieces, and he can sell two of them and keep them for his grandma.

Next painting, this... is not considered cheating! Moreover, the money from selling the painting can just be used to buy a house for the family. Isn't this the best of both worlds?

Thinking of this, Fang Fang looked at his painting, then at Fourth Master Qi's longing eyes, then turned to Zhang Li'an and spoke.

"Mr. Zhang, when can you start unveiling?"

“As long as I have enough tools, I can start anytime!”
Chapter completed!