Mi Fu, one of the most famous calligraphers and painters of the Northern Song Dynasty, has a painting that can easily fetch tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of yuan on the market!
For calligraphy and painting enthusiasts in particular, being able to see Mi Fu's original works in person is a great fortune in one's life, let alone owning them!
Lan Shanyue's favorite thing to do is study calligraphy and painting, especially paintings. He often spends an entire day studying them in his study.
Upon hearing that Zhou Liang had presented him with a painting by Mi Fu, his old body trembled with excitement.
Without further ado, Zhou Liang had his attendant bring over a painting tube.
Zhou Liang took out a scroll from inside and slowly opened it, revealing a landscape painting in gray and yellow tones.
"Quick, quick, bring me my magnifying glass!" Lan Shanyue shouted to the servants.
Before long, a servant brought a magnifying glass. Lan Shanyue took the magnifying glass and immediately began to admire the painting, his old face practically pressed against it.
After looking at it for a while, he slowly raised his head and said excitedly, "With my skill, there's nothing wrong with this painting. It's probably an original. Little Zhou, I wonder where your grandfather got this painting?"
Lan Shanyue originally didn't like Zhou Liang, but now he changed his address and his tone became somewhat friendly.
Zhou Liang smiled smugly, "Back then, my grandfather was in the shipping business in Hong Kong. Customs intercepted a batch of smuggled goods and put them up for auction. My grandfather bought them at the auction for more than 30 million!"
"More than 30 million?"
Everyone couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement.
This amount is simply astronomical; even for a wealthy family like the Lan family, it is by no means a small sum.
But what's important isn't the amount of money involved, but rather that the old man genuinely loves this thing!
Lan Shanyue stroked the painting with his hand, seemingly reluctant to put it down. However, he ultimately shook his head and said, "Zhou Liang, this painting is too valuable. I cannot accept it without having done so much for it!"
Zhou Liang was taken aback and frowned, saying, "Grandpa Lan, what are you saying? Aunt Yuxiang and I are relatives, and our two families are related. What's wrong with me giving you a painting? After Lan Ling and I get married, let alone paintings by Mi Fu, even paintings by Wu Daozi, as long as you want them, I will find a way to get them for you!"
Zhou Liang was undoubtedly eloquent, and his words left Lan Shanyue completely bewildered.
To be honest, if it weren't for Lin Yu's outstanding talent, Zhou Liang would also be a good candidate for granddaughter's husband.
What a pity! Life has its order of arrival, and besides, he understands his granddaughter and knows that she likes Lin Yu.
If I accept this painting, I will indeed have obtained a treasure, but it will make my granddaughter look bad.
So in the end he waved his hand and said, "Oh well, never mind! This was originally your grandfather's collection. A gentleman doesn't take what others love. You should take it back to your grandfather!"
“Grandpa, you…” Zhou Liang looked completely bewildered.
Unexpectedly, the old man still refused.
Does he not understand what this means? It's obvious she doesn't think he's a good son-in-law!
Thinking of this, Zhou Liang felt a surge of anger. He was even more eager to meet this lousy doctor and see what made him so special!
"Dr. Lin has arrived!"
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
A voice came from outside, and a tall figure slowly walked into the courtyard.
Isn't that our Dr. Kobayashi!
"Brother Lin!"
Lan Ling jumped up and went to greet him like a butterfly, a stark contrast to her previous indifferent attitude towards Zhou Liang!
Not only Lan Ling, but the moment Lin Yu stepped into the courtyard, Lan Shanyue and Lan Yingquan both stood up, left their seats, and personally greeted Lin Yu.
Seeing this, Wu Yuxiang couldn't understand, and Zhou Liang was extremely jealous. He wondered what merits this young man had to be valued so much by the Lan family father and son.
"Come, come, Dr. Lin, sit next to me. Lan Ling, sit next to Dr. Lin. Pour us some wine later. I'm so happy to be discharged today. I want to have a good drink with Dr. Lin!" Lan Shanyue personally invited Lin Yu to his seat.
"You're too kind, sir. You've only just recovered, so you need to be careful with your drinking and not drink too much!" Lin Yu reminded him with a smile.
"Hey, it's okay. I usually only drink two ounces a day, but since you're here today, I'll drink half a pound. Is that alright? Hahaha!"
The old man burst into laughter at the end, and everyone else laughed along with him.
Lin Yu looked helpless, nodded with a smile, and sat down.
"Hehe, young people these days are really getting more and more unruly. They come to visit empty-handed. How impolite! It's laughable!"
Lin Yu had just sat down when a sarcastic voice came from beside him. It was Wu Yuxiang, of course.
She was already annoyed, so she deliberately picked a fight with Lin Yu.
Everyone was slightly taken aback.
Lin Yu's expression was somewhat embarrassed.
Indeed, I came in such a hurry that I didn't even have time to buy fruit.
Lan Shanyue rebuked, "Yuxiang, I specially invited Doctor Lin. His presence is already a great honor for this old man. Don't be so harsh!"
Wu Yuxiang's body trembled, and her face turned somewhat pale.
However, she still muttered, "Am I wrong? Grandpa, you are too biased. When Zhou Liang came to see you, he brought a genuine Mi Fu painting worth 30 million, but you ignored him. Now that this young doctor is a guest, you are extremely attentive. I really don't know what kind of bewitching potion this kid has given you!"
A genuine work by Mi Fu?
Lin Yu paused slightly, glanced at the table, and then smiled and said, "Grandpa, I also have quite a few paintings and calligraphy in my collection. If you like, I can give you two pieces. However, I advise you to destroy this landscape painting by Mi Fu as soon as possible. This painting is a fake, and it uses poisonous ink. Long-term contact with it will cause great harm to your health!"
"What??"
The Lan family was shocked upon hearing this.
Lan Shanyue was so frightened that he quickly took two steps back and looked at Zhou Liang with a look of shock and anger.
Zhou Liang's face turned bright red, like a boiled crab, radiating anger. He was already annoyed by Lin Yu, his rival in love, and he hadn't even bothered to cause trouble for him yet, but this kid had come knocking on his door first.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Do you even know anything about paintings? This is an original piece that my grandfather bought from the Hong Kong government for a full thirty million. What makes you think it's fake?"
"Thirty million?" Lin Yu chuckled and shook his head. "Then your grandfather really is a sucker!"
"You!" Zhou Liang was so angry he almost vomited blood.
This kid not only said his painting was fake, but he also called his grandfather a sucker. It's outrageous!
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