Although Zhu Yanzhen and others came here with impure motives, Zhu Yanzhen's rationality won Gong Yu's appreciation, so Gong Yu's tone of voice became much softer.
"It's not impossible to open the door, but it's not now."
When Gong Yu spoke, Li Shujie subconsciously retreated behind Gong Yu.
This abnormal behavior made Zhu Yanzhen even more confused. His eyes kept scanning back and forth between Gong Yu and Li Shujie, and finally fixed his gaze on Gong Yu.
Is his feeling right?
Does Li Shujie really obey Gong Yu?
Zhu Yanzhen was surprised and asked urgently, "When was that?"
Gong Yu didn't rush to answer, but indifferently extended his hand and said, "Give me back the painting first."
Zhu Yanzhen subconsciously grasped the scroll, hesitating slightly.
But he didn't hesitate for long, and took out the painting. He stared at the scroll with his eyes fixed, as if he couldn't let it go.
This painting seemed to have infinite magic, which deeply attracted him and made him want to take a look.
"Can I see what this painting contains?" he asked sincerely.
"Can."
Zhu Yanzhen was surprised by Gong Yu's answer without thinking.
Originally, he would not allow it since he saw Gong Yu was so nervous about the painting.
Gong Yu's generosity made Zhu Yanzhen blush, but he still couldn't wait to open the scroll.
But after the scroll was opened, he couldn't help showing a look of disappointment.
Others also leaned over curiously, and someone asked doubtfully, "Is this a replica of the Luoshenfu painting?"
In the entire antique street, Zhu Yanzhen is the person who knows the most about ancient paintings.
Normally, if they came across any ancient paintings that they couldn't tell were real or fake, they would take them to Zhu Yanzhen for appraisal.
"That's probably right!" Zhu Yanzhen replied disappointedly, then continued, "The Goddess of the Luo River is a famous painting by the Eastern Jin Dynasty calligrapher and painter Gu Kaizhi, but the original has not survived. The ones that remain are copies from the Song Dynasty, all kept in museums."
Although Zhu Yanzhen's answer was ambiguous, his subsequent explanation made it clear that the scroll in front of him was just a modern imitation and was not valuable.
Everyone present was an antique shop owner and had some knowledge of antiques, so they naturally accepted Zhu Yanzhen's statement.
"It's just a replica, why are you so nervous?"
"It's so disappointing! I thought it was something valuable! It's been treated like a treasure."
The whispered discussions spread, and they looked at Gong Yu with even more disdain.
If Gong Yu had not just displayed his great power, they would definitely not just whisper to each other, but would definitely mock him loudly and embarrass Gong Yu.
Gong Yu just smiled in response to these people's ridicule.
Foolish human beings.
Zhu Yanzhen had already made up his mind, but when he saw the ironic smile on Gong Yu's lips, he couldn't help but hesitate.
Could it be that he saw it wrong?
Zhu Yanzhen looked down again and was still deeply shocked by the ancient painting.
It's such a realistic imitation.
Whether from the painting techniques or the materials used, it has the feeling of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
Although he was very confused, he did not think that this painting was an authentic one.
"Little friend, do you know who painted this picture? His copying skills are truly remarkable, and the way he colored this antique-style silk is truly lifelike. I have to admire him." Zhu Yanzhen said sincerely, his eyes turning as he considered for a moment, "If possible, I'd really like to meet this painter."
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