Meng Zitao thought for a while and said: "Just like Brother Cheng said, I also think that this painting imitates Zheng Banqiao very well, except for the lack of the pure and arrogant spirit of Banqiao Lanzhu, it is enough to be able to confuse the real with the fake." ”

"Moreover, this painting is very serious, and it does not seem to be imitated purely for the sake of profit...... In addition, judging from the paper, it has been some years, and there is no trace of human fraud. ”

"To sum up, I think that this painting is likely to be from the late Qing Dynasty, a painter who specialized in copying Zheng Banqiao, and the level is so high, it should not be unknown. ”

When Wang Zhixuan heard this, a smile appeared on his face, and he said, "Xiao Meng, it seems that you already have some eyebrows about who the author is, tell me about it." ”

Meng Zitao immediately gave the answer he had already thought of: "I think it is likely to be Wu Xiaodao in the 'Yangzhou Ten Smalls' in the late Qing Dynasty." ”

"Oh, why do you think so?" Wang Zhixuan asked again.

Meng Zitao explained: "Wu Xiaodao is the son of Wu Wei, a native of Xiangzu (Xiangzu is another name for orchids), he learned from his father to paint orchids, but he was not able to catch it, but he was more famous than his father. This is due to the fact that he is good at imitating the orchid bamboo of his fellow countryman Zheng Banqiao, which can almost be real. Wu Xiaodao also returned the work book, which is also an imitation of Banqiao's 'six-and-a-half book'. ”

Later generations have mixed evaluations of Wu Xiaodao's study of Zheng Banqiao, but the overall criticism is majority, such as: Qing Dynasty man Ma Yan said in "On Painting Orchid": "Such as Wu Xiaodao's study of Zheng Banqiao...... Because of the pitching of people, there is no recurrence of expressing one's own spirituality, the same, and there is nothing outside the painting. Wait, this is all because Wu Xiaodao's orchid bamboo lacks the pure and arrogant spirit of Zheng Banqiao orchid bamboo. ”

"As for this painting, all the features are also in line with Wu Xiaodao's imitation of Zheng Banqiao's style, so I guess that this painting is likely to be painted by Wu Xiaodao. However, I'm not good at painting and calligraphy, and I don't know if it's right or wrong. ”

Wang Zhixuan nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, although your analysis is relatively superficial, and some points are not in place, but in terms of your level, it is already very good." ”

Speaking of this, he turned his head to look at Cheng Qiheng again, and his face became a little unsightly: "Look at you? Not to mention that you dare to start painting and calligraphy works in this kind of dark and blind environment, let's just say that you have been learning calligraphy and painting appraisal with your grandfather for a period of time, and it is not as good as Xiao Meng's summary, I don't know where you have learned!"

Cheng Qiheng looked embarrassed, but this was indeed his problem, and he could only bow his head and admit his mistake.

Seeing this, Meng Zitao was also a little embarrassed, in fact, at his level, without the help of his ability, it was unlikely that he would have thought that this painting was made by Wu Xiaodao. Moreover, if it wasn't Wang Zhixuan in front of him, then he wouldn't say much.

But now that he has the opportunity to brush up his good feelings in front of Wang Zhixuan, of course he can't miss it, and he can only grieve Cheng Qiheng.

"Brother Cheng, I'm really sorry, it's a big deal that when you have a treat today, I'll eat less. Meng Zitao said silently in his heart.

Wang Zhixuan didn't say anything after admonishing Cheng Qiheng, they are all adults, it's not interesting to talk too much, and you have to rely on yourself in the end.

At this time, his gaze immediately shifted to the pen holder on the table: "Xiao Meng, is this what you just harvested?"

Meng Zitao nodded and said, "Yes, speaking of which, I feel a little foggy until now. ”

"What's going on?"

Wang Zhixuan and Cheng Qiheng both showed curiosity on their faces. After they listened to Meng Zitao's explanation, they felt even more strange, it stands to reason that Lu Wenwei's level should not make such a mistake!

So, Wang Zhixuan hurriedly picked up the pen holder and observed, and immediately his face showed appreciation.

Seeing this situation, Cheng Qiheng said in a low voice: "It seems that it should be fine, but how could Lu Wenwei give up such a good thing?

Meng Zitao spread his hands and said: "Who said it wasn't, I can't figure out what he thinks now, it won't be crying and shouting to send me money." ”

Cheng Qiheng laughed: "If he hears what you say, he will have to faint." ”

Wang Zhixuan said with a smile: "Xiao Meng is not wrong, what is the difference between this and crying and shouting to send money?"

Although Meng Zitao had already learned the result, he was still very surprised: "Uncle Wang, is this true?"

"Do you need to talk about such a big open door?" Wang Zhixuan nodded and said, "Xiao Meng, I think you are good at everything, but you are just not very confident, and this point will be changed in the future." ”

Meng Zitao scratched his head, and said with a smile: "From the time I entered the antique industry to the present, I have basically explored it by myself, so I have always been worried that I am wrong." ”

Speaking of this, he looked at Wang Zhixuan.

Wang Zhixuan said with a smile: "Xiao Meng, don't look at me, I won't accept apprentices, but, as I said before, no matter what you have any problems in this regard, you can come to me, I must know everything." ”

Seeing Wang Zhixuan answer like this, Meng Zitao hurriedly expressed his gratitude, but he still felt a little regretful in his heart.

Cheng Qiheng said: "Uncle Wang, in fact, things have been going on for so long, just look away, there is no need to take all the responsibility on yourself." ”

Wang Zhixuan shook his head with a smile, looking still resolute.

Regarding Wang Zhixuan's stubbornness, neither of them had any good way, so they stopped persuading.

The topic turned to the pen holder again, and Cheng Qiheng asked, "Uncle Wang, how much can the market price of this pen holder go up now?"

Wang Zhixuan thought for a while and said: "About 200,000, if you meet someone you like, the price can be a little higher, but no matter how high it is, it can't be much higher." ”

"Okay, I picked up another big leak, I don't know how to say your luck. ”

Cheng Qiheng patted Meng Zitao on the shoulder, thinking of Meng Zitao's experience of picking up leaks during this time, he felt a trace of jealousy in his heart.

It is also said that with this pen holder, in the past nearly a month, the money earned by Meng Zitao from picking up leaks and gambling stones has been about 800,000 yuan, and how much Meng Zitao has paid? Jealousy is also a normal reaction.

Of course, Cheng Qiheng was only a little jealous, and he was more happy about his friend's luck.

Meng Zitao smiled, and took out the topaz jade embryo: "Actually, in addition to this tube, Heizi also gave me this thing as a head. ”

Seeing the embryo in Meng Zitao's hand, the two were slightly stunned, and then, Wang Zhixuan's eyes lit up, and he couldn't wait to ask Meng Zitao to appreciate the embryo.

At this time, Cheng Qiheng looked at Meng Zitao a little stupidly: "Don't tell me, this seal embryo is made of real topaz." ”

Meng Zitao grinned: "It seems to be." ”

"Uh......" Cheng Qiheng opened his mouth wide, and he didn't say anything for a long time, and after a while, he held back a sentence: "There is something wrong with the brain, Heizi!"

"Who knows, but I guess he didn't think he could hide such a treasure in the middle. Meng Zitao shrugged his shoulders and described the placement of the embryo.

"That must be Kuroko's carelessness. Wang Zhixuan breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile while playing with the seal embryo in his hand.

At this time, Cheng Qiheng couldn't wait to ask: "Uncle Wang, is it really Khotanese topaz?"

"Of course. With that, Wang Zhixuan put the embryo in front of Cheng Qiheng.

After a while, Cheng Qiheng shook his head and said: "It's really Khotanese topaz, but it's a pity that there are some flaws in the middle of the embryo, and the color can't reach the authentic chanterelle." ”

When Meng Zitao heard this, he was speechless: "It's still authentic chanterelle, let's not mention how much chanterelle it costs, if it really has that quality, Heizi can't see it, then he is blind." ”

Cheng Qiheng smiled: "It's just talking." ”

Seeing that Wang Zhixuan asked Cheng Qiheng to ask for the seal embryo again, and he couldn't put it down, Meng Zitao thought for a while, and then said: "Uncle Wang, or I will give you this seal embryo." ”

Wang Zhixuan's face was happy: "Are you willing?"

Meng Zitao said sincerely: "To tell you the truth, I am indeed a little reluctant in my heart, but for now, for my desire to open an antique shop, I must definitely transfer it, and it is better to transfer it to you than to transfer it to others." ”

In this antique industry, most of the people who love antiques are a bit backbone, and they would rather make less money than let good goods be condescended. Therefore, in general trading, things are usually sold to insiders, sold to people who know the goods, and they are comfortable and do not spoil things.

Although Meng Zitao loves money, he has some such style in his heart, especially this seal embryo he really likes it in his heart, since this is the case, it is better to give it to Wang Zhixuan.

There may be friends who want to ask, Meng Zitao simply don't transfer it, it's not impossible, but the key problem is that it's not easy to pick up such a big leak, in case there is a suitable store during this period, he still has to transfer the embryo.

In this case, he might as well transfer the print embryo to Wang Zhixuan now, and he can also brush Wang Zhixuan's favor.

Of course, this is also due to the sense of crisis in Mencius's heart, for him who has no power and no power, he can get the favor of the king's power, of course, he must maintain it well.

Besides, he felt that since he had the ability, there would always be a way to get Topaz again in the future and make up for his regrets.

Wang Zhixuan nodded and said, "That's okay, I'm welcome, I'll give you 1.2 million for this square embryo, what do you think?"

This side of the embryo is somewhat flawed, and the embryo is not too big, it is already very good to have 1.2 million, Mencius agreed in a hurry.

Wang Zhixuan, a senior customer of the bank, immediately used the U shield to transfer money to Meng Zitao online.

Since it was the same bank, the bank immediately sent a confirmation text message to Meng Zitao. Looking at the large string of zeros on the mobile phone, Meng Zitao couldn't help himself with excitement, his face turned red, if he was at home, he would have to dance.