Ancient dates are all dated by the heavenly stem and the earthly branch, so for everything that involves ancient dates, treasure connoisseurs had better know how to convert the date.

As the owner of Wanbaoju and a generation of treasure connoisseurs in Rongcheng, Tong Yifei naturally knew this very well, and said funny: "This seems to be common sense, I don't need Mr. Ye to remind me in particular, right?" ”

"It seems that Boss Tong still doesn't understand, so I'll just say it bluntly." Ye Chaoyang sighed, pointed to the painting and said: "The person named Sheng Boxi mentioned on the inscription is Sheng Yu, a collector in the early years of the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, isn't it?" ”

"Not bad." Tong Yifei nodded, "This is also common sense." ”

He Qianqiu on the side couldn't help twitching the corners of his mouth, this Nima's common sense!

"Suiyang Five Old Pictures" as a famous painting through the ages, collectors don't know how many there are, Sheng Boxi is just one of them, and he is not the most famous person, who knows that he is called Sheng Yu?

But for those who are engaged in this business and are inspired to work in this industry, this kind of thing does require time and energy to memorize, and even turn it into their own common sense.

Sheng Boxi is also called Sheng Yu, but it is just a change of name, and some people have dozens of different names, and they can't find the information on the Internet.

Even professionals, even masters in the industry, sometimes look away.

Ye Chaoyang said with a smile: "Since Boss Tong knows that Sheng Boxi is Sheng Yu, he should also know that the time when Sheng Yu got this painting should be the sixteenth year of Guangxu Gengyin, that is, 1890." ”

"What!" Tong Yifei's face changed, and a thunderclap flashed in his mind. "How do you know it's the year of Guangxu Gengyin?"

"Well," Ye Chaoyang said with a smile in front of him with a line of text in front of him: "There is a book called "Yuemantang Diary", there is such an account. ”

"If you don't believe it, Boss Tong, can you check it?"

"No need." When Tong Yifei heard him say this, he didn't even check it, and said with a wry smile: "The "Yuemantang Diary" was also written by people in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, recording all kinds of elegant things at that time, and few young people read it now. ”

"Since Mr. Ye said that he saw it in this book, he shouldn't be wrong."

"Since Sheng Yu got this painting in 1890, then this inscription is incorrect." Ye Chaoyang said with a smile: "According to the rules of treasure appreciation, as long as something is a little fake, it should be completely denied, I don't know if what I said is right?" ”

"Mr. Ye is right." Tong Yifei nodded with a wry smile, took a deep look, and then said: "Mr. Ye is young, since he has such rich experience and knowledge, I really admire him. ”

"I'm convinced."

As he spoke, he bowed to Ye Chaoyang again.

"I just happened to read this book, and it was just a fluke." Ye Chaoyang saw him bow to himself, and touched his nose a little embarrassed.

If it weren't for the golden finger, to be honest, he really didn't know what books had such records.

Tong Yifei said: "Mr. Ye is really humble. ”

Then he said apologetically: "Mr. He, I'm really sorry, I didn't notice it for a while, and I brought the fake to you, it's really embarrassing." ”

"I'll destroy this painting immediately, and I ask you to bear with me."

"Boss Tong doesn't have to be so serious, treasure appreciation is a difficult thing, and no one can guarantee that he will not be eye-catching for the rest of his life." He Qianqiu said politely: "As for whether you want to destroy this painting, it is better to ask Mr. Ye what he means." ”

"Me?" Ye Chaoyang looked at him.

He Qianqiu said: "Mr. Ye, you can see through this painting, whether you keep it or destroy it, naturally it should also depend on your meaning." ”

"Please also ask Mr. Ye for advice." Tong Yifei looked at Ye Chaoyang and said.

His face was very serious and serious, as long as Ye Chaoyang nodded slightly, he promised to tear up the painting immediately in front of the two of them.

Ye Chaoyang looked at the painting and said: "Although the thing is a fake, the ability of the imitator is quite large, if it weren't for the wrong time of this inscription, I'm afraid it can really be fake." ”

"It must take a lot of effort to make something like this, right?"

"Why don't you stay?"

"Stay?" Tong Yifei wanted to be sure and asked.

Ye Chaoyang nodded and said: "Yes, as long as you hide it well in the future, enjoy it in private, and don't take it out to trick people and harm people, what does it matter if it's a fake?" ”

Speaking of many artworks nowadays, museums and collectors don't try their best to get a replica for the public to enjoy?

Those replicas, there is nothing wrong with saying that they are imitations.

It's just that before people sell such things, they make a statement first, and it doesn't matter.

"Mr. Ye has a point." He Qianqiu nodded and said with a smile: "In that case, Boss Tong, it is better to give this painting to Mr. Ye for collection, right?" ”

"What Mr. He said is very true, and I have such thoughts." Tong Yifei did not hesitate, rolled up the painting, put it back in the exquisite gift box, presented it to Ye Chaoyang with both hands and said, "Please accept it, Mr. Ye." ”

"This," Ye Chaoyang was stunned for a moment.

Tong Yifei said: "This is my rule of Wanbaoju, if I sell a fake, I will not only return the purchase money, how to deal with the fake, but also obey the wishes of the guests." ”

"Since Mr. He asked me to give this thing to you, Mr. Ye, this painting will naturally belong to you."

"Yes, Mr. Ye, a fake, not a valuable, please accept it, right? It's my reward for asking you to help. He Qianqiu smiled.

Ye Chaoyang smiled: "Since this is the case, then you are welcome." ”

As he spoke, he accepted the gift box.

Although this is a fake, it is an extremely rare imitation after all, and it is worth hundreds of thousands. Moreover, the person who imitates it is called Bi Fang!

This is a figure that he cares a lot about.

It stands to reason that with this person's level of fraud, there should not be such a flaw, I am afraid it is intentional. Just like the cicada hat Guanyin that Qi Heng brought to Doubao at the beginning, he deliberately left a flaw for future generations to see.

There are some bottom lines.

"Haha," He Qianqiu saw him accept it, and immediately laughed: "No matter what, it is a great blessing in life for everyone to be able to meet." ”

"Mr. Ye, Boss Tong, it's not too late to leave after eating some supper?"

"Thank you so much, Mr. He." Tong Yifei was embarrassed to stay, but seeing that He Qianqiu intended to stay, he immediately responded with a smile.

The housekeeper Lao Bu had already prepared the wine and food. Several people sat at the table, and He Qianqiu said with a smile: "Mr. Ye, speaking of which, I actually have one more thing to ask for, and I ask you to agree." ”