In the study.

Guan Feng is explaining the authenticity of the painting to Director Yang.

Considering Director Yang's understanding and appreciation of antiques and calligraphy, Guan Feng did not adopt a straightforward approach. Instead, he directly opened the computer, clicked on Zheng Banqiao's paintings, and explained the relevant content.

This method is extremely difficult for the average person.

Because these subtle differences are sometimes difficult to control, let alone describe.

Ke Guanfeng's handwriting analysis is at an advanced level of proficiency!

With the addition of smart glasses for automatic comparison.

It has the ability to hit almost any target.

He directly compared the painting with the other five and pointed out the problems.

This allows even outsiders like Director Yang and Zhao Dong to understand the process of authenticating paintings.

Zhao Dong looked at the spot Guan Feng was pointing to in surprise and asked, "Xiao Guan, if you hadn't pointed it out, I wouldn't have noticed this detail! The brushstroke here is a little different! It seems a bit higher?"

Guan Feng nodded and said, "Well, a person's habits when picking up a pen are fixed. This is even more common among established painters. The higher the level, the greater this inertia. Look here..."

They then pointed out some clues for comparison among the group.

These are the flaws found in the other five paintings and calligraphy works.

Director Yang nodded repeatedly, and finally asked, "I heard you're very skilled in handwriting analysis? After seeing you today, I can tell you're not just skilled, you're clearly an expert!"

Zhao Dong chimed in, "That's right! Xiao Guan is very skilled in handwriting analysis. Last time, in the case of Chairman Sun in the development zone, Xiao Guan compared a suicide note and managed to find the differences, deducing that it was written by Chairman Sun two or three years later!"

Director Yang asked in surprise, "Is that so?"

He held a high position and only knew that Xiao Guan played a crucial role in this case.

But the details will certainly not be clear.

Zhao Dong nodded and said, "That's right! The team had some doubts at the time, but it turned out that the suicide note was indeed pieced together, which gave us a breakthrough in finding out about the psychologist later."

Director Yang asked, "I don't think any of the experts in our bureau have expertise in handwriting analysis, do they?"

Zhao Dong laughed upon hearing this, "It's all thanks to Xiao Guan himself! Xiao Guan is already an expert in three areas: footprint identification, computer science, and micro-expression analysis in the provincial department. If he were to do handwriting identification as well, the opposition would probably be even greater. So I consulted Xiao Guan, and he felt there was no rush and that we should wait a while before discussing it."

"No rush, no impatience! He's a promising talent!"

After pondering for a moment, Director Yang said, "It is indeed easy for one person to have three experts, but Xiao Guan is truly capable. If anyone is not convinced, let him go to the provincial department for evaluation and assessment!"

He paused, then continued, "How about this, Xiao Guan will be transferred to the Major Crimes Unit soon, so I think we should conduct the handwriting analysis assessment after he's transferred! I'll sign the application then!"

Zhao Dong laughed and said, "That's great! With Director Yang in charge, who would dare to have any objections?"

Guan Feng hurriedly said, "Thank you for your guidance, Director Yang!"

Director Yang waved his hand, patted Guan Feng on the shoulder, and said, "You're just that good enough! Keep up the good work!"

Guan Feng nodded and said, "Understood!"

Next.

The three of them were in the study.

We brewed a pot of tea and continued our conversation about the appraisal of calligraphy and paintings.

Guan Feng explained the knowledge to the two in a simple and easy-to-understand way, while paying attention to his attitude and tact. He imparted knowledge and answered their questions in the manner of a junior, which made the two find the explanation more and more interesting.

As evening approached.

Director Yang was still not satisfied and wanted the two of them to stay for dinner.

Guan Feng said, "Director Yang, Qingxin has invited me to dinner tonight. She said that Uncle Chen's family also received two pieces of calligraphy and painting and wants me to go and take a look. I've already made arrangements."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Director Yang seemed intrigued and said with a smile, "In that case, I'll give Old Chen a call and go join in the fun."

Guan Feng said, "Then let's go together!"

Director Yang then called Chen Quan.

During the phone call, the two chatted cheerfully, mentioning that Xiao Guan was with them and that they could go over together that evening.

Chen Quan, of course, had no objections.

......

That night.

The group ate at the canteen of the Hai Niu New Energy Plant.

A simple meal.

Just ordinary.

The standard is 100 per person.

The most important thing is calligraphy and paintings.

Director Yang has always practiced calligraphy and is a member of the city's calligraphy association. He is particularly interested in calligraphy and painting, and when he saw that Chen Quan had received two pieces of calligraphy and painting, he wanted to see them even before the banquet started.

Chen Quan laughed and said, "Old Yang, what are you doing here? I invited Xiao Guan to come and appraise it!"

Director Yang snorted, "Don't you know I learned a couple of tricks from Xiao Guan this afternoon? Hurry up and open it, I want to see if this painting by Mr. Fan is genuine!"

Chen Quan asked with some surprise, "Xiao Guan, is what your Old Yang said true?"

Guan Feng smiled and said, "We did exchange some methods and insights this afternoon, but Uncle Yang already knows a lot about calligraphy and painting, so let's discuss and verify each other's ideas."

Chen Quan laughed and said, "Old Yang! Look at this! He's one of your men after all. He's even speaking on your side and exchanging methods and experiences. Do you think I don't know what level Old Yang is at? He can fool laymen, but how can we talk to each other in front of an expert like you?"

He then burst into laughter.

Director Yang didn't seem annoyed at all, and said with a smile, "Xiao Guan, this is a family dinner, you don't need to give me face."

Everyone laughed again.

For a time, this diluted the superior-subordinate relationship among the group.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Chen Quan took out the two paintings and calligraphy works, beckoned to Xiao Guan, and said, "Xiao Guan, come here! You and Qingxin can help me take a look. Qingxin, you hold the paintings and calligraphy works over here. Hey, Lao Yang, don't come over here! Let Xiao Guan finish looking at them first! What's with the rush?"

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