Inside the Xiaosheng Museum's public exhibition hall, the dazzling array of collections was not crowded, and the atmosphere was orderly. In the parking lot outside the museum, several high-end cars drove in at high speed, and out stepped a group of Xiaosheng Group executives.
"Professor Chen's endless praise makes people feel guilty." Xiao Yanzhen arrived at the exhibition hall earlier and politely led Chen Guanfu and his wife and several others to view the exhibits.
Chen Guanfu smiled subtly: "I am telling the truth. Every piece of work by Xiao Sheng here is exquisitely crafted and perfect. It can be regarded as a model of contemporary porcelain making. Why do you feel guilty?"
He turned his head to a thin gentleman with a well-dressed and fair complexion beside him and said something in Japanese. Fujiwara Nanako, the thin gentleman and his entourage all laughed.
Chen Guanfu said: "Mr. Tanaka and I share the same view."
The Japanese man, known as Tanaka, politely said, "I can speak Chinese too. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Let's communicate in Chinese! This is truly a sea of porcelain art. The quality of the collection is in no way inferior to some of your national museums!"
Xiao Yanzhen smiled and said, "Thank you both for the compliment!"
He looked up at the entrance and saw Xiao Xingyu pushing Xiao Guotao's wheelchair. His face relaxed and he said, "Professor, Guotao and Xingyu are here. Please come this way!"
Chen Guanfu and his party followed Xiao Yanzhen to the most respected person in the Xiao family.
"Old friend, we meet again," Chen Guanfu extended his hand to Xiao Guotao. "I'm sorry for bothering you without even saying hello."
Zhang Moyan was initially embarrassed about how to meet Chen Guanfu, but Chen Guanfu didn't even glance at her. Only Fujiwara Nanako came up to her and expressed her friendliness: "Xiao Qi, how are you doing recently? We haven't seen you for a long time. We all miss you."
Zhang Moyan nodded woodenly: "Everything is fine."
Her eyes followed Chen Guanfu. Based on her understanding of Chen Guanfu, he would never come to her house unless there was something important.
Xiao Guotao shook Chen Guanfu's hand back and said, "Of course not. The door of the Xiaosheng Museum is open to everyone. There's no need to bother you."
"You are all family now, do you still need to be so polite?" Tanaka said with a smile.
Xiao Guotao felt Chen Guanfu's grip tighten for a moment, and then he straightened up and introduced himself, "This is Mr. Tanaka Ryuichi from the Tokyo Super Energy Research Institute. He's a colleague of ours. He's long admired you and has come all the way here to attend the academic seminar. He specifically asked me to bring him to see the celadon porcelain you've re-fired."
When the name Tanaka Ryuichi came out, Zhang Moyan felt very familiar with it. She remembered that this was the name Xiao Weijiang mentioned when he confessed the gambling kiln last time. Xiao Weijiang also said that Xiao Guoxi had mentioned this name in his notes before leaving for Luoyang.
Zhang Moyan's heart suddenly tightened.
"The celadon porcelain has been on display in a non-public area recently," Xiao Xingyu said to Chen Guanfu politely, "so you need to report to Grandpa and get his approval before you can visit. Grandpa was extremely excited to hear that Professor Chen and his wife were personally bringing foreign guests, so he came here specially to accompany you and exchange ideas."
Chen Guanfu nodded in thanks, but he didn't see any excitement on Xiao Guotao's face.
"Professor Chen, it's been over ten years since you last came to Xiaosheng, right?" Xiao Guotao said meaningfully. "The last time you came to Ruzhou to look for your daughter, I disappointed you. This time, I'm going to make sure you return satisfied."
Chen Guanfu was slightly stunned: "Thank you."
Xiao Guotao signaled Xiao Xingyu to push him and lead the way. Everyone turned around. At this moment, Zhang Moyan accidentally saw Chen Guanfu glance at Xiao Xingyu calmly, and this look was full of mystery.
Then she heard Xiao Xingyu say to everyone, "I'll be able to accompany you upstairs. Please wait for us downstairs. Professor Chen, please forgive your friend's entourage. Currently, due to management regulations, Tianqing Glaze Porcelain can only accommodate you two and Mr. Tanaka. Please sit in the lounge area and have a cup of tea."
In fact, there was no need for Chen Guanfu to convey his thoughts. Tanaka Ryuichi had already understood what Xiao Xingyu said. His desire to see the celadon porcelain re-fired by modern people made him carefree and he actively cooperated by asking the people accompanying him to stay.
Zhang Moyan couldn't get rid of the subtle glance between Chen Guanfu and Xiao Xingyu just now. It felt like they were family members who understood each other's feelings. But their turning away made Zhang Moyan feel uneasy. She hesitated for a few seconds and caught up with Xiao Xingyu: "I'll go with you."
Xiao Xingyu stopped, wanting to say something to her but hesitated. Chen Guanfu, who was walking beside her, noticed her and said, "If she wants to follow, then let her follow!"
So Xiao Xingyu agreed... Zhang Moyan's eyes widened with excitement. Since when did Chen Guanfu have such a say?
Xiao Xingyu had brought Zhang Moyan to the exhibition hall that displayed the celadon-glazed porcelain re-fired by Xiao Guotao once. The previous time, he was just an outsider who came to complete the interview. Now that he stepped into it again, his mood was completely different because it was related to his personal life.
Chen Guanfu, holding a high-powered telescope, and Tanaka Ryuichi admired Xiao Guotao's only surviving masterpiece through the glass. After a long moment, he sighed with admiration, "The color is as clear and warm as azure, and the elegance and richness are undeniable. The exquisite crazing and the bubbles as sparse as morning stars are indistinguishable from the azure-glazed porcelain of the Northern Song Dynasty. Brother Xiao, your achievements are worthy of being recorded in history."
Nanako Fujiwara was also impressed: "Before, I could only appreciate Mr. Xiao's works in books and on the Internet. Seeing them today is a real feast for the eyes. I am so excited that I almost want to cry!"
Xiao Guotao waved his hand modestly: "This is an accidental creation, thanks to lots of experimentation and a bit of luck. I still don't fully understand the mechanism of the formation of celadon glaze porcelain. Unfortunately, I am already in my twilight years, and the remaining time is numbered. I am truly regretful and ashamed."
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