Chapter 439 Feeling sorry for her
Mr. Zhong and his daughter Zhong Ying exchanged glances. Zhong Ying smiled and patted her father's knee, as if to tell him not to be anxious.
Zhong Ying said to Su Jiuyao, "My father and I were just discussing this. I said it was a Ming Dynasty vase, but the old man insisted it was a Qing Dynasty wine vessel. What do you think, Jiuyao?"
After carefully appreciating it, Jiuyao smiled and said, "Actually, both of you are right, but when it comes to the age of the vase, I agree more with Miss Zhong."
Mr. Zhong smiled and took a sip of tea: "Jiuyao, continue."
"This is a plum vase, which can be used as a wine vessel or a flower vase. It first appeared in the Tang Dynasty and became popular during the Song and Liao dynasties. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was often used as a furnishing in the imperial court. In terms of shape and lines, the lines of the plum vase in the Ming Dynasty are fuller and more powerful, giving people a sense of strength and honesty. By the Qing Dynasty, the proportions of the plum vase were slightly unbalanced, and the lines of the vase were straight, lacking some beauty. Judging from the shape of this plum vase, it should be from the Ming Dynasty. It is an authentic piece."
After Jiuyao finished speaking, she looked up at Zhong Lao and said with a smile, "I wonder if my answer is correct?"
By asking this question, she wouldn't feel like she was showing off her knowledge before an expert. It would be as if Mr. Zhong knew the authenticity and source of the information, but was still testing her.
Old Zhong laughed: "Jiuyao said it very well, but I didn't mean to test Jiuyao. Don't misunderstand me, an old man. I really don't understand this, so I asked you."
After saying that, he looked at Gu Hanye and said, "Hanye, your wife is smart and clever. You are so lucky."
Gu Hanye smiled and shook Jiuyao's hand, his eyes already showing admiration, and replied: "I think so too."
His praise made Su Jiuyao feel sweet in her heart.
She didn't care whether outsiders praised or criticized her, or whether it was true or false, but Gu Hanye's words were naturally sincere.
Su Jiuyao felt happy that he truly appreciated her.
Zhong Ying smiled and said, "Jiuyao is indeed extraordinary. My father happens to have two sets of calligraphy and paintings, and I'd like to find someone to authenticate them."
Then, she turned to Mr. Zhong and said, "Why don't we ask Jiuyao to take a look first?"
"Sure!" Mr. Zhong immediately asked someone to bring the calligraphy and paintings.
So the calligraphy and painting were unfolded in the reception room.
Jiuyao was studying seriously, and Gu Hanye felt a different kind of mood when he saw her concentration.
His young wife always makes him proud. You know, Mr. Zhong doesn't like to praise the younger generation.
Gu Hanye was a little nervous when he came this time.
And he really needs to win the approval of Mr. Zhong, because there is a big project in Mr. Zhong's hands. Judging from the current situation, maybe his little woman will help him get the deal without him saying anything.
While Jiuyao was accompanying Mr. Zhong to appreciate calligraphy and paintings, the next dance music sounded in the banquet hall.
Zhong Ying smiled and said, "Han Ye, you see, we are outsiders and it would be unnecessary to be here. How about this, let Jiuyao accompany my father to appreciate the paintings first, and then we can go to the next dance?"
Gu Hanye hesitated for a moment and looked at his little woman. Her expression seemed to be stiff for half a second, but then she smiled at him and said, "Hurry up and go, the show has already started."
Gu Hanye pursed her lips, feeling a little sorry for his little rabbit. She obviously didn't want him to go, but she knew she couldn't stop him.
"Can I do it myself?"
"Of course." Su Jiuyao smiled at him.
It was true that she was a little socially anxious, but Mr. Zhong was quite friendly and the topics they talked about were of interest to her, so she was not that scared.
Moreover, Zhong Ying's invitation was very open and there didn't seem to be any ambiguity in it. Su Jiuyao knew that the reason Gu Hanye hesitated was because he was afraid that she would be unhappy.
But how could she show such stinginess in such an occasion?
I also don't want Gu Hanye to give people the impression of being ungraceful.
Besides, if it is hers, it is hers. If it is not hers, it is useless to watch it closely. Su Jiuyao has always believed this.
Zhong Ying smiled and said, "Han Ye, don't worry. It's just a dance. We won't steal your little wife away."
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