Chapter Ninety-Seven: The Trap
"Nature." Lin Tian said with a smile: "There are very few ancient paintings that have survived. The older it is, the more likely it is to be lost. ”
"In addition, in ancient times, there were no good means of preserving, and even if some paintings have been handed down to the present, the painting is dilapidated, and there are traces of restoration everywhere."
When everyone heard this, they all nodded in approval.
"Since most of the calligraphy and paintings circulating on the market are imitations, they have little value." Some people shook their heads and said regretfully.
"I can't say that." Lin Tian said with a smile: "What we should pay attention to is the thinking of the ancients, look at the problem dialectically, everything we have today is done on the basis of our predecessors, there is no old-fashioned loom, how can there be a Jenny loom?" The two seem to be different, but the principle is figured out. ”
"Technology is developing, science is also developing, and it doesn't have to be thick with the past."
"If you look straight at the past and don't face the future squarely, such a nation will perish sooner or later."
Shopkeeper Sun took the opportunity to get out and reported to the lord in the back hall of the Treasure Pavilion.
"Mr. Wang, it's not good." Shopkeeper Sun said in a panic: "Zhao Wanchun, this old guy, brought an expert, and he saw through our painting at a glance that it was fake. ”
Wang Youwei, the owner of the Treasure Pavilion, was the boss behind the scenes, looking to be in his fifties, with a thin figure, and a trace of ruthlessness between his eyebrows.
At this time, he was entertaining a few guests, and after hearing the words of Shopkeeper Sun, his face frowned.
"And such people?" Wang Youwei asked.
"Who else is around Zhao Wanchun?"
When Shopkeeper Sun heard this, he immediately replied: "There are five of them, Zhao Wanchun, as well as his son Zhao Heng, and his granddaughter Zhao Ling'er. Don't worry about these three people, they don't understand. ”
"There are two more people who are tricky."
"Who?" Wang Youwei frowned.
"One is the young man I just mentioned, named Lin Tian, who can perfectly reproduce Gu Kaizhi's Luo Shen Futu."
"There are still such people?" Wang Youwei's eyes lit up.
However, this name is very unfamiliar, he has been in this industry for decades, and he is familiar with well-known people in the industry. But he had never heard of Lin Tian.
"There is one more powerful, I think the grandmaster is a master, over the mountain!" Shopkeeper Sun said cautiously.
"Over the mountain?" When he heard these three words, the expression on Wang Youwei's face was a little vigilant.
I didn't expect Zhao Wanchun to invite such an important person.
"It seems that this time the old man Zhao Wanchun came prepared." Wang Youwei frowned and said worriedly: "In the next auction, you should pay more attention." ”
As he spoke, Wang Youwei glanced at the three people in front of him, one of whom was a middle-aged man with a chill in his eyes, and his face was majestic. Just one look made Shopkeeper Sun too frightened to speak.
"It's business as usual. Don't show your feet. ”
"Although the mountain peak is powerful, we can't beat it head-on, but we can play yin. As for that Lin Tian, he may have some ability in calligraphy and painting, but today's auction is about herbs, and he probably doesn't understand. ”
"When the time comes, we just need to look at the peaks."
The middle-aged man said coldly.
"Yes." Shopkeeper Sun replied respectfully.
After speaking, Shopkeeper Sun returned and said to Zhao Wanchun with a smile: "I had something to do just now, I went to the bathroom." ”
"We, the Lord of the Fast, please." Shopkeeper Sun invited with a smile.
Zhao Wanchun was much more cautious this time, and when he saw some antique calligraphy and paintings, he showed a vigilant expression on his face.
He used to trust the Treasure Pavilion very much, but now he feels that he is a wronged leader.
"Shopkeeper Sun, although I, Zhao Wanchun, am old and dizzy, our Zhao family is not without people." Zhao Wanchun warned in a cold voice.
"The herbs we want this time are related to my father's life, if you dare to spend money on herbs, then don't blame our Zhao family for being polite." Zhao Heng said with a cold face.
Hearing this, Shopkeeper Sun hurriedly smiled and said: "Mr. Zhao is angry, it was all a misunderstanding just now, and it is impossible for us to open the door to do business." We are also victims! ”
"But the herbs you mentioned, we also asked someone to help you contact them, and we can't guarantee whether they are true or false. You need to discuss the specific situation with the seller. ”
"Isn't it an auction?" Zhao Ling'er frowned and asked.
"It stands to reason that it should be auctioned, but isn't this about Zhao Lao's life? In case it was bought by another Gao family, it would be too serious for Zhao Lao. ”
"So we discussed with the seller, let them meet, you discuss in detail, we can't decide the specific price."
Because before, Zhao Ling'er's face was a little more vigilant, and she felt that there was something wrong with it.
Lin Tian looked at Zhao Ling'er with a worried face, and whispered comfortingly: "If you come, you will be safe, with me, you can tell if it is true or false." ”
"Hmm." Zhao Ling'er heard Lin Tian's words, and then nodded.
Zhao Wanchun also agreed to take a look: "Then ask Shopkeeper Sun to lead the way." ”
"Okay." Shopkeeper Sun glanced at Lin Tian a few more times, not knowing whether what Lin Tian said was true or bluffing.
Soon the group came to the back hall of the Treasure Pavilion, which was a place dedicated to entertaining distinguished guests.
"Miss Zhao, Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zhao, and the seniors who have passed the peak. Please take a seat. Wang Youwei hugged his fists and said with a smile.
After a few people took their seats, they saw that there were three strong men with fleshy faces and vicious faces on the opposite side, and they were all gangsters.
"Let me introduce you." Wang Youwei pointed to the three of them and said: "These three people are today's sellers, the three Zhang brothers from Youdu Mountain!" They are in the medicinal herb business, and they have all the treasures you want. ”
Lin Tian looked at the three of them, his momentum was impressive, his eyes were sharp, and he was a ruthless character at first glance.
Zhao Wanchun's brows furrowed, but there was no fear on his face.
There are mountains today, and the other party must not dare to buy and sell.
"Mr. Zhang." Zhao Wanchun smiled and nodded to the three of them: "Then let's get to the point." ”
Ma Tao, who was the leader, smiled heartily: "Old Zhao is really cool." ”
He gave the brother next to him a look: "Take out Zhao Lao's goods." ”
I saw a wooden box being carried in, which was full of some Chinese herbs, 100-year-old ginseng, 50-year-old ambergris, and 200-year-old Tianshan Snow Lotus.
All of them are rare and valuable.
Zhao Wanchun saw so many herbs, and his face showed a touch of excitement.
Even if he doesn't understand it, he can know that this quality is very good, just with the dazzling array of medicinal herbs and the rich medicinal fragrance that emanates.
Zhao Ling'er was also excited in her heart, she didn't expect to get the medicinal materials that Zhao Lao needed so quickly.
Guo Feng sat in his position and didn't talk much.
He is here to escort, as for whether the medicinal herbs are real or not, he doesn't care.
He only needs to ensure the safety of Zhao Lao's party.
"These herbs seem to be some years old." Zhao Heng nodded again and again.
He has also seen a lot of herbs, and he has also seen a lot of medicinal materials of this vintage. Although not proficient, but also slightly understood.