Shi Tao's original name was Zhu Ruoji, the son of Zhu Hengjia, the emperor of Yuanzong of the Southern Ming Dynasty, after Zhu Hengjia was hanged in the second year of Longwu, Zhu Ruoji fled from Guizhou to Quanzhou, cut his hair in Xiangshan Temple and became a monk, and changed his name to Shi Tao. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

As far as Qin Fan knows, Shi Tao is good at painting landscapes, and has visited famous mountains and rivers all over his life, claiming to have searched all the peaks to make drafts. His landscapes, orchids, bamboos, flowers and fruits, and characters are new, unbridled, and the artistic conception is reckless and novel, which is unique.

The landscape painting of Shi Tao brought by Boss Zhan looks very dull, and there is no such thing as Shi Tao's pen and ink are crisp and elegant, and the painting style is lush and unrestrained, uninhibited, and expresses the feeling of expressing one's heart.

Coupled with the flaws in the aging of the paper, Qin Fan judged that this should be an imitation from the Republic of China to the early days of liberation, not the authentic work of Shi Tao as Boss Zhan said.

The traces of this fake are not obvious, and it is difficult to detect if you don't look carefully, this Zhan boss should think that Hu Debiao is not familiar with ancient calligraphy and painting, so he deliberately took such an old fake from the Republic of China period to fool him.

However, the more Qin Fan looked at this landscape painting, the more strange he felt, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.

Just when he wanted to further uncover the mystery of this Shitao landscape painting, suddenly there was a rush of footsteps outside the office door, and a bearded man hurriedly pushed open the door and walked in angrily.

"Mr. Hu, this person said that he was coming to Boss Zhan, I can't stop him......" The little girl at the front desk explained to Hu Debiao with a face full of grievances, for fear that the big boss would fire her because of this matter.

"Master Wang, why are you here?" Hu Debiao looked up, it was really a coincidence that he was still an acquaintance, and waved his hand to the little girl at the front desk and said, "Okay, you go out first." ”

The little sister at the front desk was relieved to see that the big boss didn't accuse herself, and obediently left the office and closed the door.

Later, after listening to Hu Debiao's introduction to Qin Fan, I learned that this bearded man was a senior appraiser of an auction house in Luzhou, and he had made great achievements in the appraisal of ancient calligraphy and painting, and was an authority in this regard.

"Mr. Hu, I'm not here to find you, I'm here to find Lao Zhan."

The bearded man's eyes were as wide as copper bells, as if he had a hatred for killing his father and taking his wife with Boss Zhan, and he rushed to Boss Zhan and scolded, "Okay, you old Zhan, you are not kind." Didn't you say that this painting of Shi Tao was left to me, how could it be sold to Boss Hu? Business isn't what you do. ”

It turned out that this beard was aimed at Shi Tao's landscape painting, and it seems that this painting Boss Zhan originally said that he would transfer it to him, but it turned out to be sent to Hu Debiao, no wonder he was angry and scolded Boss Zhan for not being trustworthy.

But in Qin Fan's opinion, this matter is very strange......

"Master Wang, don't be impulsive, isn't this painting still here, I'm just showing it to Mr. Hu."

Boss Zhan's small body couldn't withstand the hammer of this bearded man's two fists, so he hurriedly explained.

"Hmph, if I hadn't gone to your store and asked, would you have sold this painting to Mr. Hu behind my back?" The bearded man's eyes widened, he had already seen that this Boss Zhan forgot his righteousness when he saw profit, and whoever offered the highest price would sell it to whomever he wanted, and he wouldn't tell you any bullshit and honesty at all.

"How can you, Master Wang, you have wronged me, my Lao Zhan is not the kind of person who does not pay attention to faith."

Hearing this, the bearded man snorted coldly and let go of Boss Zhan, and said to Hu Debiao apologetically, "Mr. Hu is really sorry, I have already booked this painting, and Lao Zhan took it to show you on his own initiative." ”

"Master Wang doesn't need to be angry, Boss Zhan just showed me this painting. You also know me, but I am a rough person, and I can't see any fame. Hu Debiao smiled and said, "Sit down and have a sip of tea first, you are a master of ancient calligraphy and painting, why don't you tell me what is the reputation of this painting?" ”

Hearing Hu Debiao's words, a hint of joy flashed in the bearded man's eyes.

"Ahem, since Mr. Hu wants to hear it, then I'll tell you." The bearded man coughed twice, "Shi Tao's brushwork is smooth and dignified, soft and clumsy, especially good at dotting moss." Mr. Hu, look at the moss on this painting, splitting the head and covering the face, the layers are very rich. ”

"Speaking of ink, Shi Tao uses ink or pen to write lightly, or thick and moisturizing, hearty, and extremely varied. Because Shi Tao has a full view of the famous mountains and rivers, he has searched all the strange peaks to make drafts, forming his own lush and unbridled style. ”

"Shi Tao likes to use wet brushes, and through the infiltration of ink and the fusion of brush and ink, he expresses the dense weather and profound state of mountains and rivers."

The bearded man took a sip of hot tea to moisten his throat and continued, "Judging from these points, there is no doubt that this painting should be Shi Tao's authentic handiwork, or a masterpiece of landscape painting made by Shi Tao in his later years. ”

was said by this Master Wang, Hu Debiao was also a little suspicious, could it be that he was really wrong just now? This painting is not an imitation of the Republic of China period, but an authentic work of Shi Tao?

"Master Wang, at what price did you get this painting from Boss Zhan?"

"This ......"

The bearded man paused, as if hesitating whether he should tell Hu Debiao the truth.

"Actually, this is not a secret, since Mr. Hu asked, then I will tell you honestly, the price of this painting I negotiated with Boss Zhan is 1.2 million."

Hu Debiao nodded, his face showing a thoughtful look, if this is really the authentic work of Shi Tao's landscape painting, the price of 1.2 million is not expensive. If you get it to the auction house, you can easily multiply it several times, and you will make a sure profit.

Regarding the bearded man and Boss Zhan's statement, Qin Fan scoffed.

None of the people who can mix in the antique circle are stupid, and all of them are human spirits. Not to mention Boss Zhan, who has been in the antique business for decades, he is a well-known old fox and very shrewd.

If this painting is really Shi Tao's authentic work, how could Boss Zhan sell it to Master Wang at a low price of 1.2 million, as long as you think about it carefully, you will know that there must be something greasy in it.

Qin Fan guessed that this Master Wang and Boss Zhan were probably discussed in advance, and the two of them were singing double reeds and acting for Hu Debiao to show him, digging a pit for him.

Some friends will ask, how can Master Wang say that he is also an appraisal expert of the auction house, and he is not afraid that Hu Debiao will smash his signboard when he learns the truth when he is used as a support for Boss Zhan?

In fact, this concern is superfluous, because Hu Debiao and Boss Zhan are trading privately, although Master Wang concluded that this painting is Shi Tao's authentic handiwork, but he only said it, and did not issue an appraisal certificate, even if he found it, he did not have to bear any responsibility.

At that time, even if Hu Debiao sees through that the painting is a fake, he can find an excuse to say that he has lost his eyes, no matter how authoritative the expert who has not seen it away.

Besides, Hu Debiao guessed afterwards that it was Boss Zhan and this Master Wang who colluded to give him eye medicine, and there was no way to trouble them. For the sake of face, I'm afraid he won't make a noise everywhere, so he will spend money to buy a lesson.

Qin Fan guessed that Boss Zhan must have discussed with this bearded man in advance, and gave him a lot of commission after selling this fake painting. Judging by the tacit understanding between these two people, it should not be the first time that people have been dug into a pit.

It's just that in Qin Fan's opinion, the acting skills of these two people are still a little worse, which makes him see the flaws.

In fact, this kind of situation is not uncommon, but there are many collectors who have been deceived, and the vast majority of them are blinded by greed, thinking that they can pick up a big leak, but they didn't expect to jump into the pit dug by others.

"I have to take this painting today, I'm sorry Mr. Hu, I'll invite you to dinner another day to make amends."

As he spoke, the bearded man put away the landscape painting of Shi Tao and said goodbye to Hu Debiao.

Acting a full set, if Hu Debiao is fooled, he will definitely not be able to help but call him back, and it doesn't matter if Hu Debiao is not fooled. They can also sell the painting to other collectors.

"Wait."

Hu Debiao groaned for a while, but he couldn't help but stop Master Wang, "Master Wang, don't be in a hurry to leave, you haven't bought this painting yet, it stands to reason that it should be Boss Zhan's, right?" ”

"Mr. Hu, what do you mean by that?"

Master Wang said angrily, but his heart was full of joy.

"Master Wang, don't be angry, I'm also very interested in this painting, let's discuss whether you can give me this painting or not?" Hu Debiao is also a fan of the authorities, and he didn't see that the two were singing double reeds.

"How can this work?"

"Master Wang, isn't your son going to get married recently and lack money to buy a house, otherwise you will give this painting to Mr. Hu and ask him to add some more money to you, what do you think?" Boss Zhan hurriedly came out to play the round, and glanced at Master Wang, so that he was almost done, and if he didn't come back, he would be blind if he didn't come back.

Master Wang pretended to hesitate for a long time before he sighed and said, "Alas, since Boss Zhan said so, that's fine." But Mr. Hu, this painting is not the original price when it changes hands. ”

"Money is not a problem, how much does Master Wang have to transfer to me?"

Master Wang thought for a moment and said, "At least 1.8 million." ”

Good guy, as soon as this bearded man opened his mouth, it rose by 600,000 yuan, which is slaughtering Hu Debiao as a pig.

1.8 million is not a big amount for Hu Debiao, but at this time, he felt that something was wrong. Just now, this Master Wang was resolute in asking for this painting, why did he suddenly agree to transfer it to him in the blink of an eye?

The more Hu Debiao thought about it, the more wrong it became, and finally understood that these two people were in the same group, and they were playing a double reed for him.

Although he is not bad for money, he also doesn't want people to be foolish idiots with a lot of money and play around.

Boss Zhan and Master Wang saw that Hu Debiao's expression had changed slightly, and they suddenly chuckled in their hearts, and secretly scolded themselves for being too anxious just now so that Hu Debiao could see the flaw, and the duck in his mouth flew.

"Brother Qin Fan, is this Shi Tao worth the price according to what you say?" Hu Debiao turned his head and wanted to ask Qin Fan's opinion.

The eyes of several people in the office were focused on Qin Fan, and Qin Fan was about to speak, when a flash of essence suddenly flashed in his eyes, and his face couldn't help but show a trace of surprise.