Their family was not peaceful, especially among the cousins, who competed fiercely for their grandfather's favor, perfectly demonstrating what "brotherly love and respect" meant.

He finally received a few words of praise from his grandfather because of Qian Weicheng's words, which made his cousins ​​extremely jealous.

But Ye Chen said that the painting was fake. Wasn't he undermining his own reputation and deliberately making things difficult for him?

These five paintings and calligraphy works are all fake!

In order to expose Ye Chen, this fraudster and fake appraiser, in front of his grandfather.

These five paintings and calligraphies were top-quality replicas that Zhou Lechi specially found for him from an antique dealer last night.

When he bought the paintings, the antique dealer told him directly that they were all fakes and that the dealer had had them appraised by several experts.

Two of the paintings are so realistic that they are almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

Now we'll see what this guy surnamed Ye has to say.

"Brother Ye, have you finished the authentication? Which ones are genuine and which ones are fakes?"

Seeing that Ye Chen had finished looking at all the paintings and calligraphy, Zhou Lechi couldn't wait to ask.

Old Zhou didn't speak, but looked at Ye Chen with curiosity.

"Um."

Ye Chen nodded; these paintings and calligraphy works were quite interesting.

Of these five paintings and calligraphy works, four are fake and one is genuine.

Ye Chen said slowly.

Four fakes and one real?

Ye Chen's answer was unexpected by Old Zhou. He didn't know much about appraising calligraphy and paintings, but these pieces did look quite remarkable.

Old Zhou thought that there were more genuine stories than fake ones among them.

Unexpectedly, after Ye Chen's appraisal, it turned out that four were fake and one was real.

As for Zhou Lechi, who was standing to the side, he couldn't help but sneer.

That kid's a real braggart.

All five paintings were fake, but it was indeed impressive that he could identify four of them as fake.

It seems he wasn't just a conman as he had guessed; he actually had some skill.

But that's where it ends. Ye Chen is still far from being a true expert.

"Really?"

Zhou Lechi asked, feigning surprise.

"I didn't spend much money when I bought these paintings and calligraphy; I even thought they were all fake."

Ye Chen didn't finish speaking, but instead looked at the calligraphy by Huang Tingjian in the very center.

Huang Tingjian, one of the "Four Masters of the Song Dynasty," was one of the most famous calligraphers of the Northern Song Dynasty.

"This calligraphy is authentic, and it's quite interesting."

Ye Chen said with a sigh.

Ye Chen could tell at a glance that the other four paintings and calligraphy works were fakes, but when he first saw this painting, he also thought it was a fake.

But when Ye Chen took a second look, he discovered its unique and interesting features.

"It's unlikely that this calligraphy is genuine."

When Ye Chen actually said that the calligraphy by Huang Tingjian was genuine, Zhou Lechi was amused.

Not only Zhou Lechi, but even Old Zhou raised an eyebrow. Even Old Zhou, who didn't know much about antiques and calligraphy, felt that this piece of calligraphy didn't look authentic.

Huang Tingjian's running script is concise and powerful, with a unique structure and distinctive features, but this piece of calligraphy clearly lacks Huang Tingjian's brushwork.

"Xiao Ye, is this calligraphy really genuine?"

"Old Zhou asked."

"Undoubtedly an authentic work."

Ye Chen nodded affirmatively; it was not only genuine but also quite valuable.

In the history of Chinese calligraphy and painting auctions, the most expensive piece of calligraphy and painting is Huang Tingjian's running script "Inscription on the Pillar," without exception.

That calligraphy work, "Inscription on the Pillar," was auctioned off at Poly Auction in 2010 for a record-breaking 436.8 million yuan, shocking both China and the world at the time.

The saying "a word worth a thousand pieces of gold" really applies here.

Twelve years have passed, and the estimated value of that "Inscription on the Pillar" has probably increased significantly.

Both being works by Huang Tingjian, this calligraphy, even if not more valuable than "Inscription on the Pillar," is not much less so.

"An authentic work?"

Seeing Ye Chen say this, Zhou Lechi stepped forward.

"I think this calligraphy is fake."

"Ye Chen, do you dare to make a bet with me?"

Zhou Lechi's provocation:

"Actually, I specially invited Master Ning, a famous calligraphy and painting appraiser from Shanghai, to come today."

"If Master Ning says this calligraphy is genuine in a moment, I'll give it to you for free."

“But if Master Ning says this calligraphy is fake, then you must apologize to me sincerely.”

"So, Ye Chen, do you dare to bet?!"

"no problem."

Ye Chen nodded.

Ye Chen was quite confident in the top-notch appreciation ability that the game had given him.

He came here for dinner, but Zhou Lechi insisted on giving him several hundred million, or even more, so Ye Chen had no reason to refuse.

Earning hundreds of millions while having a meal—where else in the world can you find such a good deal?

"very good."

What he wanted was to embarrass Ye Chen in front of his grandfather and see what his grandfather would say about his excellence.

Excellent?! Him?!

A dozen minutes later, Master Ning, whom Zhou Lechi had invited, arrived.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou."

Upon entering the villa, Master Ning first greeted Elder Zhou with utmost respect.

Because of his special status, many wealthy and influential people in Shanghai treat Master Ning with extra courtesy, but when facing Old Master Zhou, Master Ning dares not show the slightest disrespect.

"Master Ning, could you please appraise these paintings and calligraphy pieces?"

Zhou Lechi got straight to the point, pointing to the five calligraphy and paintings hanging there.

"good."

Putting on his glasses, Master Ning walked up to several calligraphy and painting works and began to meticulously examine them.

After a long while, Master Ning turned around and said very responsibly:

"It's a real shame that these paintings and calligraphy works are all forgeries."

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