Chen Jian was arrogant and respectful. After taking a few photos, Dr. Chen Jian also asked Zhou Xia with concern, "Junior Brother Zhou, do you want us brothers to escort you for a long time. After all, it is such a valuable thing, worth tens of millions. If someone wants to have bad intentions, it is also good to take care of you."

Zhou Xia carefully put away the painting and said, "It's not necessary. Before the auction was launched, few people knew what its real value was. I am more at ease with the security environment in the East China Sea, so I don't need to worry about this for the time being. I won't bother you, Senior Brother Chen. Fang Xue and I have something to do, so let's go first and say goodbye."

Chen Jian is sincere now. If something goes wrong with Zhou Xia, he will blame him for looking back!

However, since Zhou Xia refused, Chen Jian couldn't lick his face anymore. After saying a few polite words, he watched him and Fang Xue go out.

The flat-headed man Chu Jiangtian waited for them to leave before he had time to ask Chen Jian, "I said Chen Jian, you won't really believe that the painting is a heavy weapon for autumn auctions worth tens of millions!"

Chen Jian was simply shy of being with him, "I said, A Tian, ​​think about it, if you talk, please feel free to say something, I'm almost killed by you! If this wasn't the authentic product, would Zhou Xia be so calm and composed when you bet? Fang Xue wouldn't come out to stop him? What's more, after I personally identified this painting just now, was indeed the early works of Zhu Da, the Bada Shanren, and its preciousness was no worse than his other works. Only geniuses like Bada Shanren can create such a touching momentum in the first draft."

Chu Jiangtian was scolded for being scolded, but in the end he muttered that he didn't understand.

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand it, just don't talk nonsense in the future. If you didn't let down your face and say good things to him, you have to jump into the table. Is it embarrassing to say it?" Chen Jian naturally took the credit for himself. As for painting or something, he wouldn't just explain it. This is much more difficult than playing the piano against a cow.

The flat-headed man nodded repeatedly, and he secretly felt glad in his heart. Of course, he couldn't rest as he said to Chen Jian, "Chen Jian, your love rival is particularly powerful!"

It’s really a pot that doesn’t open to pick up.

Chen Jiandu regretted it. If he had known it, he would have let him drill into the table.

Not to mention how their group made a fuss, Zhou Xia and Fang Xue left the restaurant, and Fang Xue said to him, "I'm sorry, I'm implicating you!"

Zhou Xia laughed and said, "Where are you saying, they came to the door by themselves. It's just that I stand by you, it's too uncharacteristic. But this is a good thing, slapping them in the face, making them realize that they can't judge people in appearance, whether it's to them or ourselves. Moreover, such an activity is also a big and small publicity for my property."

Fang Xue knew he was talking nonsense and just said, "Thank you!"

Zhou Xia replied, "I, Chen Jian, is really a talented person. I am much more clever than his friends. I was counting on it, and he also said that this painting was fake! Unfortunately, he was not fooled and could not let him make a fool of himself in public. He dared not take it as the word "Thank you!"

Thinking of their previous appearance, Fang Xue couldn't help but chuckled, "I can't tell, Zhou Xia, you are really bad!"

Zhou Xia said happily, "This is really not bad for me..."

The two of them were talking and laughing and heading towards Donghai University. At this time, the news had not spread yet, and Zhou Xia was not worried that he and Fang Xue would be robbed.

Fang Xue was familiar with the road and took Zhou Xia easily across the terrain and headed straight to Professor Zhu's home.

Zhu Xiufang’s current residence is the teacher’s apartment at Donghai University. In Donghai University, the salary at the professor level is quite good. It is an elevator room, three bedrooms and one living room, and the place is quite spacious.

Zhou Xia was also thinking in his mind that if a house like this was a commercial house, it would have to be at least about 2.5 million yuan. Although he had a little money now, it would be a little bit short of buying a house in Donghai City. In a short period of time, he would not plan to buy a house. If he had the rented house, he could deal with it for several years.

Fang Xue knocked on the door of Zhu Xiufang's house as she was familiar with the door.

Seeing that it was Fang Xue, Zhu Xiufang's face also showed glory, and she smiled kindly and said to her, "It's Xiaoxue, come in quickly, haven't eaten yet!"

Fang Xue quickly explained his purpose, "Professor Zhu, we have had a meal! We came here this time to ask you to help us identify something. This is Zhou Xia, a classmate from my undergraduate school, and the thing is his."

Zhou Xia also quickly asked, "Hello Professor Zhu. When you taught us classes before, you were still ignorant and could not listen carefully. Now I am here to ask you for advice. I hope Professor Zhu won't be surprised!"

Zhu Xiufang smiled and said, "Where, I'm very happy if you can come to me. Don't stand outside the door and talk. Come in quickly!"

Zhu Xiufang's wife's voice came from the room, asking her who was here.

Zhu Xiufang said it was Xiaoxue, and her husband looked very happy. Before she could see anyone, she said she welcomed her.

Zhou Xia thought about Fang Xue seemed to be very popular in their house.

After entering the house, Zhou Xia took a random look. The decoration style of their house is very special, with not many furniture, but they are all very classic and elegant, with several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall. Although they are not works by famous artists, Zhou Xia just scanned and judged that the level is very high, and it is very likely that it was written by Zhu Xiufang and her husband. For example, they used the appraisal, generally speaking, their own level of cultivation is also quite high, otherwise, it would be impossible to understand the works of those famous masters more deeply.

Zhou Xia himself has no choice but to have poor conditions due to his background, but he is also trying his best to work in this regard.

Zhu Xiufang did not ask Zhou Xia to open the painting and read it directly.

Fang Xue was also thinking about it and gave them a surprise, so she didn't mention this first, and was about to talk to her for a few words before checking the situation.

Zhu Xiufang was naturally too familiar with Fang Xue, so she didn't say much polite words to her. She only asked Zhou Xia's current situation and where to work.

Zhou Xia also replied, "After I graduated, I went to an auction company for appraisal. As I came into contact with more things, I became more and more aware of it. Professor Zhu had laid a foundation and the appraisal methods and techniques he taught us were so important in practical applications. At the same time, I also learned a lot of things that I could not learn in school in practice."

Zhu Xiufang laughed and said, "Zhou Xia, you are quite good at speaking. I remember when you were in school, you were not as lively as you are now. It seems that you have grown too much after going out of society, which makes us feel extremely relieved as teachers. I think the little things taught in the school can bring you some help, and I think it's very good."

Zhou Xia said, "The knowledge Professor Zhu taught us is of great use! Not long ago, I used this knowledge and combined my work experience during this period to buy a painting in the antique market. I felt that it was pretty good. Then I thought, and took it over and asked Professor Zhu to help me and make an appraisal."

Zhu Xiufang said, "The antique market outside is very chaotic now. It is best to be careful when taking action. You have seen this painting, Xiaoxue, too!"

Fang Xue was named and immediately replied, "Yeah, Zhou Xia has shown me, I also find it very interesting, but I still can't make it very accurate. So, I suggested that Zhou Xia bring trouble to Professor Zhu."

Zhu Xiufang laughed and said, "Oh, there are things you can't even get to know Xiaoxue!"

Fang Xue said coquettishly, "I've just entered the industry and have too many things I can't get. The teacher is not allowed to laugh at me."

Zhou Xia fell down next to him in shock. He had never seen Fang Xue like this. With this alone, Zhou Xia felt that this trip was worth it. This woman! I really can't figure out how many faces they have, but undoubtedly, no posture can arouse the fire in the hearts of men.

Zhu Xiufang said, "I have to take a good look at things that Xiaoxue can't even take care of. They are the things in this box!"

Zhou Xia nodded and said that at this time, Zhu Xiufang's wife also came from the kitchen.

At present, everyone didn't bother to read the paintings, and Fang Xue also helped them introduce them.

Zhou Xia also realized that Zhu Xiufang's wife was named Fang Rujian, and she was also a professor at Donghai University. She was from the Department of Literature. Zhou Xia didn't know this before, but seeing that Fang Xue had a good relationship with their family and was willing to borrow paintings for Zhu Xiufang, Zhou Xia thought that Fang Rujian had such a little relationship with Fang Xue, and they were all from the surname Fang! It would be strange if Zhou Xia didn't associate it.

But they didn't say it, so Zhou Xia didn't go into it.

Fang Rujian and Zhu Xiufang are about the same age, both of whom are over 60 years old, and their heads are covered with white hair. But their spirits look very good, and they are considered to be well-behaved.

Fang Rujian chatted with them for a few words, and then Zhu Xiufang said to read the painting.

Zhou Xia respectfully asked her to help her make an appraisal. He was very calm, and Fang Xue next to him was a little nervous, and she was floating around between him and Zhu Xiufang from time to time.

Zhu Xiufang put on gloves, opened the box, and carefully took out the painting inside.

Before she could unfold, Fang Xue couldn't help but pause, her voice was as cold as ever, but now there was a little more tenderness in it, "Professor Zhu, don't be too excited later."

Zhu Xiufang was a little puzzled. Fang Rujian's mind was turning quickly and said to her with a smile, "The painting Xiaoxue found for you must be extraordinary! No matter what, just keep your normal mind."

Fang Xue was actually afraid that she was too excited and wanted something to happen. It was not a surprise, but a shock!

Fortunately, she reminded her in advance that although the degree of surprise may be slightly less, there will definitely be no accidents.

Zhu Xiufang suppressed her mood and displayed the painting.

Before the painting was fully unfolded, Zhu Xiufang's eyes changed. It was originally very calm, but now, it suddenly became intense and excited.

Fang Rujian was also paying close attention, and his eyes became the same as Zhu Xiufang. You know, this was something his wife Zhu Xiufang had been muttering for several days, but he didn't expect that he would appear in front of them in this way.

Only Fang Xue was a little worried, and there was no surprise at all. She just asked carefully, "Professor Zhu, are you okay?"

After all, Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian, who have seen the world and experienced a lot, quickly returned to peace.

In front of two younger generations, you can’t lose face.

Zhu Xiufang also calmly spread the whole painting completely.

Then he turned around and asked Zhou Xia, "Zhou Xia, did you think this painting was created by yourself?"

Zhou Xia nodded and replied, "Yes!"

"Did you send it to the autumn auction of the Tiandi Auction Company? I see that they recommended this painting in the special session of ancient Chinese calligraphy and painting." Zhu Xiufang asked hurriedly again.

Zhou Xia thought in her heart, and saw that this insight was completely different from a flat-headed man. The guy first suspected Zhou Xia and then suspected that this thing was fake. However, Zhu Xiufang assumed it from the beginning that Zhou Xia sent it to the autumn auction.

This is not only a matter of knowledge, but also a difference in trust.

Zhu Xiufang didn't think that Fang Xue, whom she trusted very much, would use a pair of imitations to make her happy. Moreover, Zhou Xia looked quite honest. His public face had made a contribution again at this time.

Zhou Xia nodded and said yes.

"Then why did you take it out of the auction company? It must be Xiaoxue who asked you to do this, right? Please trouble me!" Zhu Xiufang was a smart person and immediately thought of the joints.

Zhou Xia hurriedly replied, "It's not a problem at all. Xiaoxue also saw that Professor Zhu, you care about this painting very much, so she wanted to give Professor Zhu a surprise. It happened that Fang Xue helped me to appraise this painting the day I bought it. However, before we had time to identify the complete result at that time, Tiandi Auction Company got the news, so she asked me to send the painting to them and help with the appraisal. I was originally a job at Tiandi Auction Company, and after several of their experts identified it, they gave it to the autumn auction. Now it's easy to take it out, and I just told Manager Liu."

After listening to his explanation, Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian were relieved. After praising her a few words, they still refused to blame Fang Xue, "You are not allowed to do such things in the future. For us, Zhou Xia has taken a lot of responsibility for this."

Fang Xue nodded obediently and said she would not be able to do so next time.

She also knew the feelings of the two old people as clearly as a mirror.

Zhou Xia stood up and said good things to Fang Xue, "Professor Zhu, don't blame Xiaoxue! She is also kind, and to me, this is not a troublesome thing. Actually, I have been looking for an opportunity for a long time. I came back to visit Professor Zhu and enjoy the works of Bada Shanren you treasured. Unfortunately, I have never found a chance. Xiaoxue came to me this time and happened to give me such an opportunity. I wonder if I have the luck to see other authentic works of Bada Shanren."

Zhu Xiufang smiled and said, "Zhou Xia, you are so polite! We have indeed collected the works of Bada Shanren. Xiaoxue, this is another secret to you! Lao Fang, you should take Zhou Xia and the others to the study later. Zhou Xia is willing to study, so we can fulfill him. You can take out all the works of Bada Shanren. Let him and Xiaoxue carefully identify them. Then I have to check whether their level has improved. I will appreciate this painting carefully first, so don't disturb you."

Zhou Xia hurriedly thanked her, although it was also a very difficult test for him. But Zhou Xia felt that the more such tests came, the better.

Fang Xue, who was innocently shot, was happy to go with Zhou Xia. She also knew that the works of Bada Shanren collected by Zhu Xiufang and his wife could not be all genuine, otherwise, how valuable would be.

Of course, imitations that can be seen by Professor Zhu Xiufang are not ordinary things. You have to think about it and devote yourself to dealing with it with the spirit of the college entrance examination and postgraduate entrance examination.

Fang Rujian smiled and said yes, he naturally knew the thoughts of his wife Zhu Xiufang best, and he often did things like testing students.

This is not to say that they are not good-minded and deliberately embarrass the students.

It's absolutely not that interesting. Such a test is to test the true level of students. Secondly, through such a test, they can learn more at the fastest speed.

I believe that with Zhou Xia and Fang Xue's intelligence, it is not difficult to understand their painstaking efforts.

At that moment, Fang Rujian took Zhou Xia and Fang Xue to the study and left the hall to Zhu Xiufang himself.

Fang Rujian and she had exchanged opinions on this painting. In addition to the authenticity of it, they even discussed whether it should be done or where to raise money, and go to the autumn auction to bid for the painting.

Of course, the premise is that after seeing the real thing, it is confirmed that the painting is as strongly as it is in propaganda. It was written by Zhu Da, a tragic and angry Bada Shanren, when the Ming Dynasty was destroyed in 1644.

They actually don’t trust Tiandi Auction Company very much.

It’s an auction company! The ultimate goal is to make a profit. This publicity is also exaggerated and sensational. Whether there is factual basis or whether it is out of reality is not within their consideration. In fact, some auction companies, even Lu Siniang and other fictional characters, can be used for publicity.

It would be a bit difficult for an old expert like them to believe in the auction company's festival.

After sending a few people away, Zhu Xiufang still felt a sense of surprise. She was also very moved. Although Fang Xue's child was cold, she was very enthusiastic. She was already very happy to have such thoughts.

But at this time, she had to calm down and appraise the painting.

This is also an important moment she faces.
Chapter completed!