When I came out of the ward, it was already past 10 o'clock in the evening. The complaints and curses I originally thought did not exist, which made Yu Fei let out a long sigh of relief.
Everything has settled, now you can relax and unwind. Yu Fei plans to fly to Pengcheng tomorrow and have a good rest at home for a few days.
But his wish finally came true, and the phone started to ring again.
It's so late. Who could it be?
He took out the phone and saw that it was his master Dong Dechang. It was so late, why wasn't the old man asleep yet? Yu Fei couldn't help but have a bad feeling in his heart.
Master, it's so late, I thought you had already rested. Yu Fei has rarely contacted Dong Dechang during this period, and he feels a little guilty when he speaks.
You also know that I am your master, Dong Dechang said angrily.
"Hey, what's the matter? Is this a blind person who provokes the master?" Yu Fei said in a daze.
I ask you, is the authentic copy of Wang Xizhi’s Lanting Preface the one you obtained? Dong Dechang said: Such a big thing is still kept secret from me.
Oops, what are you saying? Master, it's not confirmed whether those two Lanting prefaces are authentic works by Wang Xizhi. How dare I tell you nonsense about things that have no genealogy? Why don't you slap me in the face then? Yu Fei
He was stunned and said. He was still wondering. Gao Shiqi had just separated the two Orchid Pavilion prefaces this afternoon. How come Dong Dechang, who was far away in Ningdu at night, knew about it?
In fact, this is because Yu Fei is not clear about the status of the authentic Lanting Preface in the antique world. He also does not know that surrounding the Lanting Preface has caused an uproar in the antique collecting community across the country.
After Yu Fei left Gao Shiqi's home, the distressed old man called his old friend Xu Guoda, an expert in calligraphy and painting appraisal. If anyone wanted to say who was the most authoritative person in the appraisal of calligraphy and painting in China, it would probably be Xu Guoda.
He is now over seventy years old and currently a researcher at the Research Office of the Palace Museum and a standing director of the Central Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee. He is definitely the first person to appraise calligraphy and paintings.
Although Gao Shiqi felt that the Orchid Pavilion sequence was genuine, after all, it involved too much, and he did not dare to jump to conclusions, so he found his friend.
Xu Guoda appraised it for a full hour, carefully scrutinizing almost inch by inch, and finally came to the conclusion. Ninety-nine percent of this painting is the original work of Wang Xizhi. To be on the safe side, Xu Guoda invited Yang Junbin, Shan Jiaqiang, Liu Ba'an and other experts in calligraphy and painting appraisal.
Experts and friends jointly identified it, and finally after more than an hour of discussion, all experts agreed that the Lanting preface taken out by Gao Shiqi was Wang Xizhi’s authentic work.
It's too big
Everyone was asking who this painting belonged to. According to Gao Shiqi, this painting was brought over by Ye Jianjun. But it did not belong to Ye Jianjun. It belonged to a young man named Yu brought over by Ye Jianjun.
Although Yu Fei, a young man named Yu, became famous at the Ningdu Treasure Appraisal Competition, he is still a veritable junior in the antique collecting world. Therefore, no one except Shan Jiaqiang thought of him. And Shan Jiaqiang was not sure.
After all, there are so many people with the surname Yu. If not, it would be a mistake.
In the end, Gao Shiqi called Ye Jianjun and asked for Yu Fei's name.
Unexpectedly, the world's best running script was owned by Yu Fei, and all the experts, including Shan Jiaqiang, were surprised.
Shan Jiaqiang has a very good impression of Fei and has also helped him. But that's all. This matter is too big. If he interrupts and is rejected rashly, it will be too embarrassing. Fortunately, these people
Although I don’t know Yu Fei, I know Yu Fei’s master Dong Dechang
For a time, Dong Dechang's phone was almost buzzing with calls.
The first person to call Dong Dechang was Jin Delu. He heard that Yu Fei had obtained the authentic copy of Wang Xizhi’s Lanting Preface. Dong Dechang simply didn’t believe that this guy was communicating in Japan now. How could he possibly get the authentic Lanting Preface? What if he really got it?
Yes, then why don’t you know?
Therefore, Dong Dechang thought it was a misinformation and denied it.
However, more and more friends were calling, and Dong Dechang also felt that something was not right. It was not until Ye Jianjun called to confirm that Dong Dechang knew that his apprentice had quietly pocketed the original Lanting Preface.
That's why I got this phone call now.
Yu Fei repeatedly explained: This painting was only discovered when it was sent to Gao Shiqi for framing, and it was not yet certain whether it was the original work of Wang Xizhi, so he did not publicize it. This happened this afternoon, who
Unexpectedly, it would cause such a commotion in the city so quickly.
Dong Dechang's expression softened.
Okay, I will believe you again. If there is a next time, I will not slap you. Dong Dechang said: I will fly to Beijing tomorrow. The original Lanting Preface is so exciting just thinking about it.
Master, how dare you work all the time in Beijing? Yu Fei showed his courtesy and said: I'd better send Lantingxu to your house for you to play with. Dong Dechang helped Yu Fei many times when he was in the most difficult time, and Yu Fei was very grateful to him.
Hey, kid, stop doing this. Do you think you can get this painting back in a short time? Dong Dechang smiled and said: Okay, let me go over. It’s been a long time since I got together with those old guys. You
It's okay, kid, I didn't disgrace my master.
Dong Dechang laughed again. Although it was a bit embarrassing for a master to not know about his apprentice, Yu Fei was still very proud to have obtained the authentic Lanting Preface.
You must know that these old guys fought back and forth when they were young, and when they are old, they start to compete with their apprentices. Whose apprentice has higher achievements, and whose apprentice has received what collections, these are all the things these old guys compete with.
Although Dong Dechang is relatively young among the older generation, the value of his apprentice's success in getting the authentic copy of Wang Xizhi's Lanting Preface is immeasurable.
Master, since we have said this, I'd better say hello to you first, lest you blame me later. In addition to the Lanting Xu, I also obtained several other old objects. Yu Fei said again.
You kid said what you had to say in one breath. Dong Dechang said: If it's something like a chicken head or a duck's claw, don't bother me with it.
In Dong Dechang's view, Yu Fei was lucky enough to obtain the authentic Lanting Preface, and the others may not be of much value.
Well, although they are not as good as Lanting Xu, but I am afraid it is not accurate to say chicken head and duck feet. Master, you should be mentally prepared first. Yu Fei wants to tease Dong Dechang.
Then speak quickly, I don't have time to listen to you wasting time on these things. Dong Dechang felt that his words were too hasty just now, and he had lost his status as a master, so he wanted to find some face, and spoke more deliberately and grandly.
Just say it, your master, I have been in the antique shop for decades. I have never seen any scene before and there is no need for any mental preparation. Dong Dechang said quite confidently. He is indeed qualified to say such things.
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That's what I said about the masters in the industry. There is also a lotus-petal dragon-patterned bowl from Ru Kiln, a Cong-style bottle from Guan Kiln, and a sunflower plate from Ge Kiln. Every time Yu Fei said one word, Dong Dechang secretly took a breath, Ru Kiln
Yu Fei already has three of the five famous kilns in the Song Dynasty: Guanyao Ge Kiln. Could it be that he was deceived in Japan? I heard that Japan has many high-tech counterfeiting methods that can make fakes look real.
Yu Fei, what you said is true. Dong Dechang interrupted and asked.
It shouldn’t be wrong, Yu Fei replied.
It’s incredible, it’s really incredible. Dong Dechang exclaimed that he knew his apprentice well and never said anything he was unsure about. He must be confident when he said this.
Although the value of these porcelains is lower than that of Lanting Xu, they are considered rare fine products in the porcelain industry. It is rare that Yu Fei can collect them. It is really inappropriate to say that these porcelains are chicken heads and duck feet. He thought that Yu Fei was talking about it.
Where are these three pieces of porcelain?
Master, don't worry, there are a few more things you can comment on after listening to them. Yu Fei said.
Say it once and don't hesitate. It's too rough. Dong Dechang said.
Yu Fei felt aggrieved. He wanted to speak in one breath, and it wasn't all interrupted by you.
There were not many others, namely a large vase with blue and white paintings of the Three Friends of Suihan from the Yuan Dynasty and a red and white hibiscus painting by Li Di from the Song Dynasty. Before Yu Fei could say anything, he heard a beep on the other end of the phone. To be continued...