Chapter 156 How could there be such a monster as Lin Chuan? (Subscribe)

Chapter 156 How could there be such a monster as Lin Chuan? (Subscribe)

‘Ancient Moon’ Museum.

In the living room on the third floor, Hu Shu was wearing a dark blue gown and glasses. He unhurriedly opened the cabinet next to him and took out a light green jade bottle.

The body of the bottle is as thin as cicada wings, crystal clear, and decorated with exquisite branches, tightly clustered and picturesque.

Hu Shu looked at this 'Qing Dynasty Chinese jade vase with intertwined branches' with admiration. He nodded with pleasure and said with a smile: "Sure enough, it is unparalleled in the world."

At this time, Gao Qinglin on the opposite side began to flatter him: "Mr. Hu, if that imitation is not damaged, it will be the best in the world."

Hu Shu waved his hand and said with a smile: "That imitation is the most satisfactory one among my jade carvings. Although it has a 100% restoration rate of the 'Qing Dynasty Chinese Jade Vase with Twisted Branches', it still has a 100% restoration rate." It’s missing something after all.”

"What?" Gao Qinglin had a look of surprise on his face.

Hu Shu gently put down the real cultural relic, smiled, and slowly uttered two words: "Years."

"years?"

Gao Qinglin looked stunned and frowned slightly.

As a master expert in the antiques circle, he is no stranger to the word 'years'.

However, judging the age of a cultural relic is nothing more than identifying a few key attributes, such as material, color, coating, and craftsmanship.

In his opinion, the thin-bodied jade vase with Chinese branching pattern from the Qing Dynasty that Hu Shu imitated is already 100% successful. Details such as material and color have all been evaluated using high-precision instruments. No different from the real thing.

This is an absolute success in the reproduction process and can be called a miracle in the antique counterfeiting industry.

However, Hu Shu now said that "years" were missing.

"This antique that has gone through many hardships has its own special charm, which cannot be copied or imitated." Hu Shu suddenly paused and changed his words, "It cannot be said that it is impossible. It should be said that it is extremely difficult to imitate. "

Gao Qinglin did not have the realm of Hu Shu, and he did not fully understand the charm of "years".

However, he keenly captured Hu Shu's change of heart.

From ‘impossible’ to ‘extremely difficult’.

In other words, someone can reproduce the charm of "years".

If he can, does that mean he can be truly flawless?

The chief expert of the Magic City Museum frowned, looked at Mr. Hu Shuhu, whom he respected, and asked: "Mr. Hu, can you do it?"

Hu Shu shook his head and laughed at himself.

Gao Qinglin smiled and said, "If Mr. Hu can't do it, then no one in the world can do it."

Unexpectedly, Hu Shu shook his head again, sipping the tea and saying nothing.

Gao Qinglin's heart froze, his brows knitted together quickly, and he asked again in surprise: "Even Mr. Hu can't do it, who else can do it?"

Hu Shu put down the tea cup, opened the drawer under the tea table, took out a brocade box, placed it on the table, and then slowly opened the brocade box.

Gao Qinglin poked his head forward and saw a bamboo hat bowl wrapped in white silk in the brocade box.

"This bamboo hat bowl?" Gao Qinglin was a little confused.

"You take a look first."

Hu Shu pushed the brocade box in front of Gao Qinglin and said with a smile.

Gao Qinglin looked puzzled, took out the bamboo hat bowl from the brocade box, and looked at it carefully.

The inside of the bamboo hat bowl is painted with colorful patterns of flowers and butterflies, with luxuriant branches and leaves, clusters of flowers and dancing butterflies. The outer wall is painted in alum red with four swimming fish, which are classified into four types: green, white, carp and mandarin fish. The scales of the fish pattern are clear and extremely rich. Dynamic, the charm is vivid and delicate.

After just two glances, Gao Qinglin came to a conclusion: "The texture is solid and delicate, the glaze is smooth, and the painting is skillful and elegant. It is an extremely well-preserved colorful fish and algae pattern bamboo hat bowl from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty."

"At first, I thought the same way."

Hu Shu smiled.

"Um?"

Gao Qinglin frowned and said firmly, "Mr. Hu, I have come across many 'Kangxi Qing Dynasty colorful fish and algae pattern bamboo hat bowls', and this one is the best among them. You can't go wrong with it."

Hu Shu raised his hand and pointed, smiling: "Look at the bottom of the bowl."

Gao Qinglin did as he was told, turned over the bamboo hat bowl in his hand, and his eyes fell on the bottom of the bowl. When he saw it, he was stunned.

Because, there is a fake logo on the bottom of the bowl.

"this……"

Gao Qinglin was a little stunned.

"The market price of this bamboo hat bowl is only a few hundred thousand, but in my eyes, it is worth thousands of gold. Do you know why?" Hu Shu looked at Gao Qinglin and asked.

Gao Qinglin was a little confused: "How can a counterfeit bamboo hat bowl be worth thousands of gold?"

Hu Shu shook his head and said with a smile: "If you can feel the breath of 'years' in it, you will know that this is technology that no amount of money can buy."

Gao Qinglin has always regarded Hu Shu as the first authority on antiques.

Now, listening to Hu Shu's unstinting praise of a Qing Kangxi multicolored fish and algae pattern bamboo hat bowl worth hundreds of thousands, I just feel a little incredible.

He couldn't help but ask: "Who copied this bamboo hat bowl?"

"What do you think?"

Hu Shu took a sip of tea and asked.

Gao Qinglin was confused at first, then his pupils suddenly shrank and he spit out two words: "Lin Chuan!"

In the reception room, Hu Shu nodded slightly.

turn out to be.

That night, after Zhang Yixing brought this 'Qing Kangxi colorful fish and algae pattern bamboo hat bowl' to him for appreciation, he clearly felt the charm of 'time' from this bamboo hat bowl.

At that time, there was already a huge wave in his heart.

How could a person’s antique counterfeiting skills reach such a level! ?

Hu Shu lowered his face and asked Zhang Yixing to lend him this bowl for appreciation for a few days and temporarily keep it in the ‘Ancient Moon’ Museum.

Zhang Yixing did not refuse.

Hu Shu was so fond of this bowl that he could not sleep that night. He immediately sent someone to investigate Lin Chuan’s background and found out that Lin Chuan was just an online writer who only opened an antique shop in Anling City, named ‘Jinshiyuan’. He then had a strong desire to love talent.

Of course, his strong desire for control made him have bolder ideas.

Originally, he had already drawn up a plan for the ‘accident’ at the ‘Overseas Cultural Relics Return Handover Ceremony’ the next day, but the appearance of the bowl made him change some details slightly.

He wanted Lin Chuan to destroy the ‘Qing Dynasty Chinese Entwined Branch Pattern Thin-Bodied Jade Bottle’, so that Lin Chuan would be imprisoned and burdened with a huge compensation.

At that time, he will come forward to compensate Lin Chuan, so that Lin Chuan will owe him a huge favor.

In this way, he can not only destroy the imitation thin jade bottle, but also make Lin Chuan willing to work for him, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

In Hu Shu's opinion, Lin Chuan's value is higher than the real 'Qing Dynasty Chinese Entwined Branch Pattern Thin Jade Bottle'!

Because once Lin Chuan is used by him, he will be able to create more value!

Lin Chuan is absolutely professional in antique counterfeiting!

And the current situation, in Hu Shu's opinion, is developing as he expected.

As for the 'Qing Dynasty Chinese Entwined Branch Pattern Thin Jade Bottle' outside, it is an imitation, and he is confident that no one can see it.

That is the most satisfactory imitation he has made so far.

In the reception room.

The fragrance of Dahongpao tea is curling, filling every corner of the room.

Hu——

Gao Qinglin took a deep breath, drank the tea in the cup in one gulp, and calmed the slightly complicated emotions in his heart.

"In the future, you should build a good relationship with Lin Chuan, and don't care about some trivial matters." Hu Shu said lightly.

But he spoke, how could Gao Qinglin not listen?

"Yes, Mr. Hu." Gao Qinglin nodded in response.

"By the way, you are still superficial in identifying antiques now. I recommend you to read a book, which will be very helpful to you." Hu Shu smiled.

"Which book?" Gao Qinglin asked.

"It's an online novel written by Lin Chuan, called "Last Week's Antiques". I am also reading it, but I am not reading it very fast. I am still in the first half now." Hu Shu laughed.

"Since it is recommended by Mr. Hu, I will read it seriously."

Even though Gao Qinglin still had some complaints about Lin Chuan, he could only obey Hu Shu's opinions and advice.

As the night deepened, the stars in the sky were sparse, with only a bright moon hanging high in the sky, emitting bright white moonlight, the breeze blowing gently, and the chirping of insects one after another, making the night seem particularly quiet.

The moon sets and the sun rises. The brighter morning light replaces the moonlight, illuminating every corner of the city.

As expected.

The Magic City Cultural Relics Bureau announced that Lin Chuan would repair the "Qing Dynasty Chinese Twisted Branch Pattern Thin-bodied Jade Bottle", and public opinion was in an uproar.

In the backyard of the Magic City Museum, Lin Chuan has a small studio to "make amends for his sins".

Studio members: Lin Chuan, Lao Bai, You You.

Lin Chuan is responsible for the restoration, and Lao Bai is responsible for helping.

You You is responsible for ordering takeout.

The sun shines softly through the half-open curtains in every corner of the room. On a spacious workbench in the middle, various restoration tools and materials are placed. Next to it is a typhoon, emitting warm yellow light, reflecting on the jade, showing a warm color.

Lin Chuan put on work clothes and white gloves, carefully cleaning the debris from the crack of the thin-bodied jade bottle.

Lao Bai, who was helping out, had some complaints: "Brother, many so-called antique lovers outside have already scolded you. Otherwise... let's just announce it directly. This is a fake!"

Lin Chuan laughed dryly, and then snorted: "If we announce it directly, it will be too easy for those guys who let us take the blame!"

"Can we really find them out like this?" Lao Bai asked.

"This is Plan A. If Plan A doesn't work, there is Plan B."

Lin Chuan smiled, then stopped his movements, his eyes slightly firm, "I'm sure to take down the antique counterfeiting gang, even Jesus can't stop him!"

Lao Bai also said angrily: "Brother, I support you!"

"Let's repair it first, there are many reporters outside who have been paying attention to us." Lin Chuan's eyes returned to the thin jade bottle and smiled.

"Okay."

Lao Bai nodded.

There are many techniques for repairing jade.

For example, gold and jade inlay, fracture bonding, filling of defects, gold painting, etc.

But, the repair of thin jade bottles is extremely difficult.

Since the thinnest part of the thin jade bottle is only one millimeter, as thin as a cicada's wing, it takes a lot of effort to repair it.

Fortunately, there are a lot of similarities between cultural relic restoration and antique counterfeiting.

Lin Chuan was very good at repairing it.

The most important thing is that this thin jade bottle itself is a replica, so Lin Chuan can let go of his hands and feet during the repair process.

Facts have proved that only those who are willing to stand up and pedal a bicycle know another more advanced way of riding a bicycle, which can make the bicycle more docile.

The same is true for repairing a thin jade bottle.

Let go of your hands and feet and repair boldly!

However, Lin Chuan deliberately slowed down the speed of restoration. His purpose was to wait for suspects suspected of being an antique counterfeiting gang.

What surprised Lin Chuan was that for several days, no suspicious person appeared.

…

On June 18, night fell.

The bright moonlight shines through the curtains and shines in the "Jiang Gong Atonement" cultural relic restoration studio, forming a large diamond-shaped moonlight, while the three-person team stays indoors.

The atmosphere was a little gloomy.

Lao Bai looked at the workbench, on which was a repaired thin jade vase, and frowned slightly: "Brother, there have been no suspects in the past few days. If there are no more suspects, we will become suspects."

Yoyo on the side nodded: "We have become suspects."

Lin Chuan was also a little puzzled.

Logically speaking, if a damaged imitation is left to be repaired by a person with superb appraisal skills, the antique counterfeiting gang should not be able to sit still and do nothing.

"Now there are two possibilities. One is that they know our plan, and the other is that they have great confidence and are sure that we cannot tell that this bottle is a fake."

Lin Chuan analyzed.

"I think it's the latter." Youyou expressed her opinion.

"Why?"

Lin Chuan raised his eyebrows and asked curiously.

Youyou thought for a moment, frowned slightly, and said, "Is it possible that you think they are too smart?"

"Aren't they smart enough?"

Lin Chuan was startled.

Lao Bai was also a little confused, and added: "Sister-in-law, they have been calm these past few days. Doesn't it mean that they are too difficult to deal with?"

Youyou shook her head slightly, raised her hand and pointed at the thin jade bottle:

"What I mean is that they are not as good as Lin Chuan when it comes to counterfeiting antiques. They have no idea that Lin Chuan can tell that it is a counterfeit, but Lin Chuan thinks they are too smart and treats them as opponents of the same level. Think they’ll understand their level.”

Recently.

Although she was only responsible for ordering takeout, in her spare time, she had been supplementing her knowledge about antiques and cultural relics, and asked Lin Chuan for advice from time to time.

But the more she learned, the more she discovered that Lin Chuan's background was as deep as the ocean.

In the antique circle, it is not an exaggeration to describe it as "there are ten talents in the world, but Lin Chuan has eight."

Lao Bai seemed to understand Youyou's slightly strange logic: "In other words, stupidity + blind arrogance made them think that they were safe and sound, so they didn't take any action?"

"Stupid is not the right word, but for Lin Chuan, it means something like this."

Youyou nodded.

Just like in a MOBA game, the skill predicts where he will move, but he doesn't move at all!

Not because he predicted the caster's prediction, but because he didn't know that others would predict it!

Lin Chuan was startled after hearing this theory.

He looked at Yuyou beside him, and suddenly felt that what Yuyou said made some sense: "I seem to think that they are too smart."

During the past few days of repairing the thin jade vase, Lin Chuan discovered that the imitation craftsmanship of this jade vase was so high that it was rare in the world.

If I hadn't missed it once and learned that I could judge the authenticity from the light and shadow, then it would be difficult to find out that it was a counterfeit.

But the antique counterfeiting gang also missed something.

——Why is there such a monster as Lin Chuan?

"So, what should we do next?" Lao Bai thought for a while and asked.

Lin Chuan's eyes fell on the thin jade bottle, and he pondered for a moment: "Since they are 'not smart enough', we can only go down one dimension and let out the news that we can tell that 'it is a replica'! "

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