When Bai Lao saw Tian Bingsen staring intently at the inkstone in his hand, he wondered if there was something special about it.
A figure suddenly stepped forward and snatched the inkstone from Old Bai's hand.
Old Bai's hand was suddenly empty. He stared blankly for a moment, looking at the old man who had snatched his inkstone with a puzzled expression.
"Old Tian, what's wrong with you...?"
Tian Bingsen stared intently at the inkstone in his hand, examining it over and over.
"It's true! It actually still exists in the world? I've been searching for so long, and I've finally found it."
Seemingly only then realizing that the owner of the inkstone was still nearby, Tian Bingsen excitedly inquired.
"Where did this inkstone come from?"
Bai Lao looked thoughtfully at Bai Qianmo beside him, vaguely sensing that the inkstone Qianmo gave him was probably of great significance.
“This is a birthday gift from my granddaughter. I noticed you were particularly excited when you saw this inkstone. Is there something special about it?”
"A powerful background? Heh, that's quite something." A look of wild joy appeared on Tian Bingsen's aged face.
He pointed to a poem engraved in seal script on the inkstone and read aloud: "The jade is pure and the texture is exquisite, its sharpness is exhausted and the ink is silent. When Sima Xiangru heard of it, he took it with him, willing to give up fifteen cities of Qin. You should understand the meaning of this poem, Mr. Bai, right?"
Old Bai nodded: "This is about the He Shi Bi jade."
"That's right. The pattern on this She inkstone is intricate and exquisitely crafted, with its winding and twisting lines and distinct outlines. Anyone familiar with the craft can immediately recognize that this is a style that was very popular in the early Tang Dynasty. The poem on it was written by Liu Gongqing, a great literary figure of the early Tang Dynasty. This She inkstone was a treasure that Liu Gongqing cherished. It is said that Liu Gongqing was able to reach a state of calligraphy that was beyond form and appearance, thanks to the help of this She inkstone. Therefore, Liu Gongqing wrote a poem comparing his inkstone to the He Shi Bi jade, which is a supreme treasure."
"Since the passing of Master Liu, the whereabouts of this She inkstone have been unknown. Some say that Master Liu's descendants secretly buried the inkstone in Master Liu's tomb, while others say that Master Liu's descendants fell into poverty and sold the inkstone. Over the years, I have been inquiring about its whereabouts among various collectors and literary circles, but I have never heard of it. I never expected that I would see it here today by chance."
Upon hearing Tian Bingsen's words, a look of astonishment flashed in Old Bai's eyes.
Where did Qianmo get such a valuable She inkstone? It seems there are still many secrets about his granddaughter that he doesn't know.
The old men were genuinely envious of their old buddies.
"If this inkstone is real, it's a priceless treasure. Old Bai, you're truly blessed. Your descendants are not only filial, but they've also put so much thought into preparing this birthday gift for you. We really envy you."
"I thought Xi Ruo's gift was already quite surprising, but I didn't expect Qian Mo's gift to be even more amazing."
Although Tian Bingsen is quite famous among contemporary literary giants, he is nothing compared to Liu Gongqing, one of the greatest literary figures in history.
Moreover, this She inkstone was a beloved possession of Liu Gongqing, and it even bears a poem inscribed by Liu Gongqing himself. Both its rich historical significance and the intrinsic value of the inkstone far surpass Tian Bingsen's calligraphy.
Bai Xiruo's expression was sinister, her gaze sharp as she stared at Bai Qianmo.
Damn it, she had prepared so meticulously for so long, waiting for this day to shine brightly, but she never expected to be overshadowed by this damn bitch.
This Bai Qianmo is really incompatible with her. They were born on the same day, month, and year, so why does Bai Qianmo always have to compete with her for everything?
Han Songyan was full of doubts. How could Bai Qianmo, an uncultured wild girl, have such a valuable inkstone?
Thinking about it carefully, ever since this girl returned to the Bai family, she has never used anything the family bought for her, nor has she ever asked the family for a single penny.
Logically speaking, her life should be very frugal, so how could she suddenly acquire such a valuable antique?
Could it be that the old man secretly gave his private property to this girl?
Han Songyan narrowed her eyes coldly, glaring sharply at Bai Qianmo.
That brat not only covets their property, but she's even eyeing the old man's private assets. This ingrate will devour the entire Bai family sooner or later!
Seeing that Bai Qianmo had become the focus of everyone's attention, Bai Xiruo was unwilling and looked at Tian Bingsen with a dark gaze.
Then, as if remembering something, he forced a smile and walked up to Tian Bingsen.
"Old Tian, why did you come alone? Didn't Hongxun come with you?"
Logically, when Gu Hongxun went to pick up Tian Bingsen, he should have come along with him. Why did only Tian Bingsen come?
"Hongxun is coming too?" Tian Bingsen glanced at Bai Xiruo with a puzzled look.
Bai Xiruo paused slightly, a hint of surprise flashing through her mind.
Did Gu Hongxun fail to pick up the person, which is why Tian Bingsen came over on his own?
Just as I was wondering, a figure walked in from outside the banquet hall.
The man was dressed in a white suit, with a tall and straight figure and handsome features. He looked like a character straight out of a comic book. Although there was still a hint of youth on his face, it could not hide his outstanding appearance.
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Bai Xiruo's eyes lit up, and she went to greet them with delight.
"Hongxun, you've finally arrived!"
All the guests' eyes were now fixed on the man who had suddenly appeared.
A girl in the crowd recognized Gu Hongxun and exclaimed in surprise, "It's Gu Hongxun? Oh my god, what's he doing here?"
"He's so handsome! He's even more handsome than he looks on TV! He's like a prince charming who fell from the sky! Ahhh, my idol suddenly appeared in front of me! Is this just a dream?" The girl pinched her cheek hard.
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