Guan Feng looked over.
The seal above is indeed that of Bada Shanren.
Many people believe that Bada Shanren was a group of eight painters who lived in seclusion in the deep mountains and forests, but in fact, it was one person named Zhu Da.
Zhu Da, originally named Zhu Tong, courtesy name Ren'an, also known as Bada Shanren, was a famous painter in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties and a master of Chinese painting, renowned in the world of calligraphy and painting.
Given his identity, his paintings possess an even more unique quality.
Because he was the ninth-generation descendant of Zhu Quan, the seventeenth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Legend has it that after the fall of the Ming Dynasty, he shaved his head and became a monk. Later, he converted to Taoism and lived in the Qingyunpu Taoist Temple in Nanchang. In his early years, his calligraphy was modeled after Huang Tingjian. His flower and bird paintings were mainly in freehand ink wash style, with exaggerated and unique images, concise and resolute brushstrokes, and a majestic and enduring style. His landscape paintings were modeled after Dong Qichang, with simple brushstrokes, a sense of tranquility, and a sense of spaciousness.
Guan Feng scanned the calligraphy and painting, feigning surprise, and asked, "Is it really Bada Shanren? Where did this calligraphy and painting come from?"
Li Kun glanced around and whispered, "I'm telling you two gentlemen, please don't tell anyone. I found this in a rural area of Jiangxi seven or eight years ago while treasure hunting."
Guan Feng asked, "How does Taobao work?"
Li Kun said, "How else could I find it? I had to try my luck. I went to a rural house and there was this painting hanging in their house. I immediately recognized it as a landscape by Bada Shanren and was immediately interested. But guess what? They wouldn't sell it! They said it was passed down from their ancestors. I had no choice but to pay a huge sum of money to buy it."
Guan Feng listened to this story, which sounded like a stand-up comedy routine, and said, "Tell me, how much do you want for this calligraphy and painting?"
Li Kun glanced at the two of them and said carefully, "How about this, seeing that you two are discerning people, let's go with 688,000, a lucky number. I'll sell this painting to you at a rock-bottom price."
Guan Feng laughed and said, "688,000? You're just trying to rip off whoever you can? Fine, I won't argue with you anymore, 688,000, I'll take it if you can sell it."
Li Kun glanced at the two of them, and said without batting an eye, "Alright, it's fate that we met. It's destiny that you two came to my shop. 688 it is!"
Guan Feng smiled and looked at the other person: "Did I exaggerate my 688?"
Li Kun hurriedly said, "Look at what you're saying. With this calligraphy and painting, with this quality, where else can you buy it for 688?"
Guan Feng then pulled out seven banknotes from his bag, preparing to hand them over.
Li Kun was about to reach out to take it.
Click!
Guan Feng pressed down on the other person's wrist, and no matter how hard the other person tried to break free, they couldn't.
The newly upgraded fighting skills immediately came into play.
Li Kun struggled, but when he couldn't shake him off, he frowned and looked at Guan Feng, asking, "What do you mean, buddy? Trying to rob me? It's not worth it for a painting. Let me tell you, don't mess with yourself. There's a police station right outside. Believe me, I can yell and they'll come and take you away right away."
Guan Feng laughed and said, "What a coincidence, you want to go to the police station? Just come with us."
As he spoke, he took out his ID with his left hand.
Li Kun was stunned, staring blankly at Guan Feng and asking, "Are you police? What do you want with me?"
Guan Feng said, "It's nothing serious. If you tell us the truth, it won't concern you much. But if you try to hide it or even run away, then I'm sorry, you can't hide forever. You'll have to spend a few days in jail."
Li Kun thought back on his recent behavior and, finding he hadn't done anything wrong, said, "Fine! I'll go with you!"
Guan Feng nodded and said, "Behave yourself, don't cause any trouble, let's close the door first." He then looked at Zheng Yuandong and said, "It's a long way, Captain Zheng, how about we borrow the office at that police station over there?"
Zheng Yuandong nodded and said, "I'll go and communicate with them!"
The four men took Li Kun to the police station.
Zheng Yuandong showed his identification and had a brief conversation with the other party.
Upon hearing this, the head of the police station immediately nodded and set aside an office for the group to ask questions.
Guan Feng and his colleagues interrogated the suspects in the office.
Guan Feng asked, "Name, age, place of origin?"
Li Kun said bitterly, "Comrade Jingcha, what exactly happened? I'm still a bit confused."
Guan Feng said, "Do you need to ask me what you've done these past few days?"
Li Kun shook his head and said, "I really don't know. How about... you guys give me a hint?"
Guan Feng said, "The recorder is on. Answer the questions first."
Li Kun said, "Okay, my name is Li Kun, I'm 33 years old, and I'm from Hongcheng, Hua'an."
Guan Feng asked, "What do you usually do?"
Li Kun asked, "Is it mainly about opening an antique shop, selling jade, calligraphy and paintings and the like?"
Guan Feng asked, "Anything else? Do you think we would come looking for you if there was nothing else?"
Li Kun said bitterly, "Officer, I really didn't do anything. You're saying I'm lying? In the antique business, it's all about willing buyers. They wanted to buy it at a high price themselves, so it has nothing to do with me, right? You just bargained down to 688, and I still sold it to you. Making 600 yuan off you isn't unreasonable, is it? Which other industry isn't more profitable than ours?"
Guan Feng said, "That's not what I meant."
Li Kun asked, "Which one are you referring to?"
Guan Feng asked, "Would you take on jobs copying original works?"
Li Kun's eyes immediately started darting around, as if he wanted to lie.
Guan Feng interrupted him directly, pointing to the recorder and saying, "Li Kun, think it through before you answer. Don't turn a no-brainer into an accomplice of a suspect, or you'll end up in jail."
Li Kun immediately replied, "Sometimes I do!"
Guan Feng asked, "When?"
Li Kun said, "Well, it depends on the person. If it's a criminal case, I definitely won't take it. But if it's a regular need, I'll help if you pay me."
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