Municipal Bureau.
Conference room on the 8th floor.
A grand awards ceremony was held.
Judging by its scale alone, this meeting far exceeded that of a typical awards ceremony.
Director Yang!
This data expert attended in person.
In addition, big shots like Director Chen, Director Huang, and Captain Zhao, who are rarely seen in ordinary bureaus, were all sitting in the first row.
The meeting began.
Director Yang delivered a speech, on behalf of the Municipal Bureau, affirming the outstanding qualities demonstrated by the members of the Major Crimes Team in the investigation of the Yoshino Masazo case, and expressing his hope that everyone would continue their efforts and achieve even more remarkable results!
Considering the potential impact, Director Yang did not delve too deeply into the case.
He specifically mentioned that the investigation of this case was actually an important breakthrough and attempt for the entire municipal bureau.
1.5 billion yuan in investment attraction!
This broke the previous record.
The investigators in these cases should be given high praise.
Therefore, he announced that 5,000 yuan per person would be specially allocated from the bureau's funds. In addition to the 1,000 yuan first-class merit award for each person, this amount would be subsidized, which is equivalent to a 1,000 yuan reward.
The audience below the stage applauded excitedly.
Yuan?
This number exceeds the average person's!
And at this time.
Director Yang invited everyone to come on stage for a group photo.
Zhao Dong, Wang Bin, and others went up on stage one by one and stood in a row.
When it was Guan Feng's turn, he intended to stand on the very edge to avoid attracting attention. However, Director Yang called him over with a single sentence, saying, "It's one thing not to award individual prizes, but why is the biggest contributor standing on the very edge? Come here! Stand here!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Zhao Dong waved to Guan Feng, signaling him to stand next to him.
Thus, a group photo of those who received the First-Class Merit Award was born.
Director Yang stood in the middle.
On either side stood Deputy Director Chen Guoqiang, who was in charge of criminal investigation, and Zhao Dong, the head of the criminal investigation branch.
Further out are Liu Keming, the captain of the Major Crimes Unit, and Guan Feng.
Such treatment clearly demonstrates Guan Feng's status.
After the group photo was taken.
Wang Yayue's interview then proceeded accordingly.
However, Guan Feng did not participate.
This is a stage for several big shots.
He had communicated with Zhao Dong and Director Yang in advance.
Director Yang did not make any further requests.
Guan Feng returned to Zhao Dong's office.
Zhao Dong handed the honor and a cash prize to Guan Feng.
He laughed and said, "This is the first time I've ever given someone a reward like this. Xiao Guan, you'd better keep it safe. I won't be responsible if someone robs you when you go out!"
Zhao Dong was clearly in a good mood and rarely cracked a joke.
Guan Feng smiled and stuffed the envelope into his bag, saying, "If someone really tries to rob it, then we can catch two robbers."
Zhao Dong laughed and said, "I've already told Director Yang that we'll eat in the cafeteria later. After we finish eating, we'll head over there. Director Yang will go ahead first. You come with me in the car, and we'll rest for a bit on the way."
Guan Feng nodded.
The two arrived at the cafeteria.
After finishing the meal.
The two drove to their destination.
......
Antiques Street.
Zhao Dong led Guan Feng to a shop.
This shop isn't inside the antique street, but rather two or three streets away.
Director Yang, dressed in casual clothes, was talking to his boss.
As Guan Feng strolled over, he heard the shopkeeper trying to convince Director Yang that the calligraphy and paintings were absolutely genuine and priceless, a sure way to make a profit.
Yang was naturally a master of composure, nodding repeatedly at his boss's words but refusing to make any statement.
Seemingly sensing the movement, he turned his head, caught sight of Guan Feng, and immediately smiled, "You've arrived?"
Guan Feng nodded, walked up to the calligraphy and painting, and looked at the piece by Mr. Banqiao.
"Is this the one?"
Director Yang nodded and said, "They say it's Mr. Banqiao's calligraphy and painting."
Guan Feng said, "Let me see!" and looked down.
This is a painting of bamboo.
Mr. Zheng Banqiao was skilled at painting orchids, bamboo, rocks, pine trees, chrysanthemums and other subjects. He was particularly accomplished in painting orchids and bamboo for more than fifty years, and most of his works that have been passed down to later generations are of this kind.
Therefore, Guan Feng was not too surprised.
The smart glasses instantly displayed a comparison image of Zheng Banqiao's painting, without requiring him to verify any details. It was like artificial intelligence, automatically identifying and analyzing any discrepancies in the painting's details.
A moment later.
The first suspicious point began to emerge from this seemingly antique calligraphy and painting.
Then came the second, the third...
Actually, this is where it ends.
Guan Feng is now fairly certain that the painting is a forgery. It was artificially aged to fool those who don't know anything about art.
He was about to speak.
But the smart eyes emitted a notification that only he could see.
Several paintings came into view at the same time.
Several paintings were appraised together.
There was nothing suspicious about the bamboo painting by Mr. Banqiao in the upper left corner.
Guan Feng casually raised the angle slightly to examine the calligraphy and painting closely.
Five minutes later.
All the points overlap.
Guan Feng was 100% certain that the painting was genuine.
He was still worried.
They rely on their own eyesight and handwriting analysis skills to conduct the examination.
Ten minutes later.
The result was the same.
Guan Feng then looked at the other paintings.
There are some suspicious points that are "easily" discovered.
Guan Feng asked calmly, "How much is the asking price for this painting?"
The shopkeeper immediately smiled obsequiously and said, "Since you seem to be an expert, how about this? A painting like this would normally cost at least a million, but since this gentleman has come several times, it must be fate. I'll give you an auspicious price: 660,000!"
Guan Feng shook his head and said, "660,000? That's outrageous!"
The shop owner explained, "If I weren't short of money, I wouldn't be selling! How can you ask for such an exorbitant price? A couple of years ago, Mr. Banqiao's calligraphy and paintings were auctioned off for over 10 million. You can even find the news about it on Sotheby's in Hong Kong."
Guan Feng said, "If that's your opinion, then you might as well just put this painting up for auction."
The boss was immediately speechless.
"You young man, why don't you press..."
Guan Feng said directly, "Okay, I won't waste any more time with you. I see you have a total of six paintings and calligraphies by Mr. Banqiao. I'll give you a lucky price of 6666 yuan. If you want them, we can take them all together. If not, we'll go to the next shop and look around!"
The boss shook his head and said, "How can that be? 6666? I'm charging more than that."
Guan Feng waved his hand and said, "Fine, if you don't want to, then let's go."
He turned and left.
Seeing this, Director Yang and Zhao Dong also prepared to follow and leave.
Seeing that the cooked duck was about to fly away, the boss seemed a little anxious and tried to persuade the group, "How about you raise the price a bit? If you raise it a little, I'll sell it. 9999? 8888? How much more do you want to raise it?"
Guan Feng remained unmoved and continued walking forward.
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