Are there two identical paintings of "Listening to the Musical Instruments Under the Rain" in the world?
The answer is of course no.
A big auction house like Sotheby's has countless appraisal experts, so the probability of making mistakes is almost zero.
What's more, for a work with a starting price of 35 million, who would be so stupid as to sell it for 8 million?
At this moment, the only reasonable explanation is that the Bai family's painting "Listening to the Musical Instruments Under the Rain" is fake.
Tang Si doesn't have many hobbies. Apart from flying, his favorite thing is collecting calligraphy and paintings.
When preparing a birthday gift for him a few days ago, Yunxi even thought of giving him a calligraphy and painting.
Therefore, I specifically checked the recent art auction market trends.
Wen Huiming's paintings are not common, so she was deeply impressed by this painting.
Old Mrs. Bai's face turned red instantly, she just wished she could find a crack in the ground and crawl in.
However, Yunxi did not give up and stabbed the old man's heart rudely.
"Lao Bai, if you want to buy art in the future, you should bid at auctions like our Tang family. It's a bit expensive, but at least it's genuine. Look, you want to take advantage, but what's the result? You'll lose money and be embarrassed, so why bother?
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The girl smiled beautifully.
Inadvertently, Mrs. Bai's words that had just harmed her and the Tang family were repaid twice as much.
This was even more embarrassing to the Bai family than the slap Tang Si had just slapped on Bai Haorong.
Mrs. Bai's heart was so heavy that she almost fainted and died on the spot.
Wanting to refute, I opened my mouth, but couldn't come out with a word.
Buying antiques and buying fakes is not new.
But buying a fake product as a gift and being exposed by a junior in front of so many guests while giving the gift is really humiliating.
After an awkward silence, Mrs. Bai finally managed to control her expression and smiled apologetically at Mr. Jiang.
"Mr. Jiang, I'm really sorry this time. Haorong, this silly kid, was deceived because he was too real-minded. Don't misunderstand me. He didn't sincerely give you fake goods."
The old lady glanced sideways at her grandson, and Bai Haorong hurriedly stepped forward and apologized to Mr. Jiang with a shameful face.
"Grandpa Jiang, don't be angry. I will definitely give you an authentic painting later!"
He apologized on his lips, but his heart was bleeding.
Originally, I wanted to use this painting to please the Jiang family so that I could get the other party's cooperation project. However, when things like this happened, the project must have been ruined.
After losing eight million and losing such a big face, one can imagine Bai Haorong's mood.
"it's okay no problem!"
Mr. Jiang secretly scolded this idiot. After all, he couldn't show off as a master, but he still had to help the other party smooth things over with a smile.
"The painting is fake, but the heart is real. I accept this intention!"
Saying this, Mr. Jiang felt a little happy in his heart.
Fortunately, Yunxi saw on the spot that the painting was fake.
Otherwise, if he accepts a fake from the other party, he will still owe the Bai family a favor.
Even if it is later found out that this painting is fake, if you can still go to the Bai family to argue, you will only suffer a loss.
Mr. Tang stood nearby, watching Yun Xi slap the Bai family ancestors and grandsons in the face, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.
As expected of someone trained by his third son, he really gave Mr. Tang face!
"Ahem!" Jiang Nuo's father coughed lightly at the side, "These guests have almost arrived. Let's go to the restaurant and take a seat, shall we?"
"Yes, everyone, please come to the restaurant!" Jiang Nuo's mother came over hurriedly, smiling and inviting everyone to the restaurant.
Old Mrs. Bai didn't have the nerve to stay. She raised her hands to cover her chest and pretended to be uncomfortable.
"No...my chest hurts, Haorong, help me quickly...Mr. Jiang, we won't go to this banquet, let's go first!"
Everyone knew that Mrs. Bai left because of illness, but no one revealed it.
Everyone walked towards the restaurant together, inevitably discussing this matter.
"The Bai family is really embarrassed this time."
"Who says it's not the case? It's a huge shame to spend eight million dollars in vain. Ordinary people really can't play with antiques!"
"Miss Yunxi is really good. You can tell it's a fake painting at a glance."
"Don't look at who taught me this!"
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Yunxi held Mr. Tang's arm and walked in front of Tang Si.
Tang Si followed the two of them slowly, and his eyes naturally fell on the girl's back.
Today is a birthday banquet, and most of the people here are elders. Yunxi's dress is also relatively conservative and traditional.
An improved beige cheongsam skirt with a slim upper body and decorated with delicate embroidery patterns.
Opening from the waist of the skirt, the hem is a loose and non-exposed A-line skirt, making the waist appear slimmer and less bulky.
As she moved her feet on high heels, her skirt swayed.
Tang Si noticed for the first time that her figure was so beautiful.
This girl, who in his mind was still a child, had grown up quietly without him even realizing it.
Everyone walked into the restaurant and took their seats according to the guests of honor.
At the main table, except for the Jiang family, there were all elders.
The only exception is Tang Si. As the leader of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, although he is young, his status is enough to rival everyone here.
Mrs. Bai is not here, so there is a vacant seat.
"Yunxi, come on, come on!" Mr. Jiang raised his palm, smiled and waved to Yunxi who was about to walk to the table next to him, "You come and sit too!"
The little girl just helped him spot the fake paintings, and Mr. Jiang also liked the girl even more.
I just took this opportunity to give Mr. Tang and Tang Si a favor.
"Thank you Mr. Jiang!"
Yunxi walked over with a smile and sat in the empty seat next to Tang Si.
For a junior to be placed at the main table by Mr. Jiang himself, this is enough to show the old man's recognition of Yun Xi.
Everyone looked at Yun Xi and then at Jiang Nuo, who was sitting next to Mr. Jiang, and it was inevitable that they would think a little more.
"Mr. Jiang..." one of the guests said with a smile, "I just realized that Jiang Nuo and Yun Xi are a couple, right?"
Mr. Jiang chuckled: "It's a pity that it's not, otherwise... I wouldn't be able to ask for it!"
"Since you like it, just discuss it with Mr. Tang!"
"These two kids look right at each other."
"Who says it's not the case? If the Tang family and the Jiang family marry, it will really be a powerful alliance."
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Everyone was making fun of each other.
Tang Si's eyebrows furrowed more and more tightly. When he heard the word "marriage", the man piled the teacups in his hands on the table.
"Our Xixi is still young, and it's not time to talk about marriage yet."
"Yes, how can I be worthy of Senior Jiang?" Yun Xi smiled and hugged Tang Si's arm, taking the initiative to show his loyalty, "Besides, I have already made an agreement with the third brother that studies are the most important thing and we will not fall in love."
Not far away, Tang Zining, dressed in fine clothes, also rushed to the scene, walked in with his parents holding gifts, and went to the main table to congratulate Mr. Jiang.
Hearing everyone's comments, she curled her lips in displeasure.
"You guys, please don't mess around with me. Yunxi already has a boyfriend!"
Did this guy get a slap in the face before? Didn’t he get enough?
Yunxi turned his face and gave her a white look, "Zi Ning, don't talk nonsense. Your sister-in-law and I have been focusing on reviewing recently."
Buzz——
As soon as he finished speaking, the cell phone in his handbag suddenly vibrated. Seeing Chu Li's phone number on it, Yun Xi stood up hurriedly.
"You guys chat, I'll go out and take a call."
At this time, Tang Si also turned his face and his eyes fell heavily on Tang Zining's face. He was also very disgusted with this niece who always liked to make trouble.
When she met the man's cold gaze, Tang Zining was so frightened that her heart tightened.
"Uncle Third, I'm not talking nonsense." She carefully handed over the phone, "If you don't believe me, you can see for yourself, the news has been exposed."
Tang Si took the phone and glanced at the entertainment news on the screen.
Seeing the news picture of Yun Xi hugging Chu Li intimately, the man's eyebrows suddenly tightened.