Rebirth 81: Being forced into marriage by my sister’s best friend at the beginning

Living in a place like this, there is no need to worry about thieves coming in, because thieves will probably get lost in his studio.

Lin Ran also noticed that he seemed to be taking detours intentionally or unintentionally. Could it be that he was afraid that they would slip away?

On the wall in front of them, there was a more primitive calligraphy and painting hanging.

This calligraphy and painting is made up of two pieces. On the vertical axis, there is an ancient cypress, and there are many trees beside it.

But those trees have all withered, looking like dead trees in a cold forest.

There are only ancient cypresses and old trunks and branches.

These trees are intertwined together, which not only highlights the vigor and straightness of the ancient cypresses, but also vividly depicts the vicissitudes of the cold trees with their fallen leaves.

The two have their own postures, but they don't overwhelm the others.

The entire painting actually praises the noble character of the cypress tree that has endured the cold weather.

This scroll has been around for some years, and the entire image has begun to turn red.

Lin Ran wanted to take a step forward, but Chen Songyang asked alertly: "Mr. Lin, what do you want to do?"

"I want to see the drawing paper. Don't worry, I won't touch it with my hands."

There will be some sweat glands on your hands. If there is sweat in them and adhering to the paper, it will speed up the withering of ancient paintings, especially the ancient sayings hanging on the wall, let alone let others touch them casually.

After he asked, Lin Ran quickly explained: "The painting skills are top-notch. Now I want to check the age of the painting paper."

"Yeah." Chen Songyang nodded.

Lin Ran felt very puzzled. What kind of ancient painting did Chen Songyang buy? It was also a masterpiece collected in a museum.

Because the real name of this scroll is "Cold Forest Picture", it was a work painted by the Northern Song Dynasty painter Guo Xihui, and it has not been circulated among the people.

He didn't ask Chen Songyang about the origin of this painting. He already subconsciously felt that it was a fake. Chen Songyang would definitely not be able to answer the question. Instead, he would hesitate and be wary of him.

Lin Ran took a step closer and inspected it carefully.

The handwriting of this painting was so lifelike, it was as if he had painted it himself. Lin Ran took out a miniature magnifying glass from his pocket and examined it again.

Chen Songyang, who was beside him, narrowed his eyes and expressed his approval for Lin Ran's performance.

As a treasure appraiser, it makes sense to carry a magnifying glass with you.

After 5 minutes, Chen Songyang asked: "What do you think? Is it true or false?"

Lin Ran was a little hard to express for a moment. He didn't know how to answer?

If Chen Songyang bought a fake, we can only tell him that the material and age of the paper are wrong.

However, the brushstrokes and even the bell marks of this painting are exactly the same.

Lin Ran found it hard to believe that it was a fake, and it even made him wonder if he had remembered the wrong dynasty.

Fortunately, Lin Ran had already guessed that it was a fake at the first time, otherwise it would have been difficult to tell.

"Regardless of whether it's true or not, this painting has extremely high artistic value, and it has a certain age." Lin Ran looked at him first, but Chen Songyang shot him back.

"I'm not here to discuss the artistic value of calligraphy and painting with you." Chen Songyang said with a sneer on his lips, "If you want to discuss painting skills with me, you are too young."

Tong Yang was a little unhappy when he heard it, but because he was asking Chen Songyang for help today, he could only swallow his anger.

I just hope that Lin Ran can be the same.

Because face is nothing compared to the half piece of calligraphy and painting in his hand.

Lin Ranqing coughed twice, "Mr. Chen, don't worry, this painting is actually a fake."

"Oh." Chen Songyang did not show any surprise, but replied lightly.

He wanted to go see the next painting, but Lin Ran continued: "Although it is a fake, this painting is really special. It is not the real thing, it is tasteless, but it is above the fake, it is really abandoned. What a pity.”

"How do you say this?" Chen Songyang was aroused by him.

"This painting and the bell seal are exactly the same as those of the Northern Song Dynasty painter Guo Xi. Even the seal on it is exactly the same, which shows the prowess of the forger."

Lin Ran paused and continued: "People will buy antiques for research, just to explore this period of history. Not all people just want to collect authentic works. The details of this painting are exactly the same as the original, so, I I don’t think he is a genuine fake.”

"This painting can be sold for at least half the price of the real thing. I'm afraid even if it is put up for auction, few people will be able to tell the authenticity." Lin Ran said something unconscionable, hoping that Chen Songyang would not take it seriously.

Unexpectedly, these words made Chen Songyang smile.

"Mr. Lin, since the details of this painting are exactly the same as those of ancient paintings, I would like to ask how you can see it?" Chen Songyang became very interested.

There was a cunning luster in his eyes.

Lin Ran ran through countless possibilities in his mind, and suddenly thought of a terrifying reality.

He had been hesitant to speak out, but now he decided to take the risk.

"The silk paper used in this painting is very special. It is made of elm wood that is unique to the royal family. It is completely different from other painters' works. I can judge it by the paper."

"Okay, wonderful." Chen Songyang actually clapped his hands, very satisfied with Lin Ran's answer.

As before, there was no disappointed expression on his face, as if he already knew the answer.

Thinking that things would just go away, Chen Songyang suddenly asked again: "Does Mr. Lin know how to make this kind of paper?"

Lin Ran didn't know how to answer this question?

Even Tong Yang next to him showed an embarrassed expression.

He really didn't treat the two of them as outsiders. What he meant by this sentence was that he wanted to pass the painting off as genuine and then sell it.

This is illegal behavior.

Most counterfeiters know that what they are doing is disgraceful and will not say it to their face.No information will be revealed until a relationship of extreme trust has been established.

Tong Yang immediately turned his head to look elsewhere. He couldn't understand what Chen Songyang was thinking.

However, his question made Lin Ran feel that the other party was similar to what he thought, and he was indeed a sinister villain.

"Actually, it's not difficult to make the same paper. And, to be honest, I actually opened an antique shop in the capital called Shengshi Craftsmanship. Have you ever heard of it?"

"No." Chen Songyang smiled, "I am not interested in crafts other than painting, and I am very ignorant. But I am very interested in distressing, and I don't know if I can spend money to buy this technology."

"This..." Lin Ran said awkwardly: "There is no way to make it old, and you can't sell it for much money, but..."

"But what? If you think the money is short, I can share it with you." Chen Songyang said bluntly.