Mu Lao was anxious, "You old man, why are you so stingy? Can't you open it and let me take a look?
I already have a picture of the Heavenly King Delivering a Child. Do you think I would still want yours?
Speaking of which, I actually bought that painting of the Heavenly King Delivering a Child from this little girl!"
Old Master Ning rolled his eyes and ignored him.
The picture of the Heavenly King Delivering a Child in the old man’s hand was bought from Xiao Ning!!!
Could it be that the gift Xiao Ning gave him was really a calligraphy and painting?
Mu Lao looked at Yan Ning and said, "Little girl, tell me, is there a painting or calligraphy in that box?"
He could naturally tell that the box contained a painting or calligraphy.
In addition, he guessed that Yan Ning must have a lot of antique calligraphy and paintings, so he asked to see them.
If it was just an ordinary box, he wouldn't be interested in getting to the bottom of it.
Fortunately, everyone at the banquet knew that Mr. Mu and Mr. Ning liked to collect antique calligraphy and paintings.
Otherwise, everyone would think that Mr. Mu wanted to embarrass the girl and insisted on asking her what gift she gave!
Yan Ning glanced at Old Man Ning and saw that he looked like he wanted to know but didn't ask her.
She felt a little amused and looked at Mr. Mu and said slowly, "Mr. Mu, you really have a keen eye. There is indeed a painting inside, an authentic work of Su Dongpo."
Mu Lao took a breath.
Old Master Ning also stood up excitedly, "Is it really Mr. Dongpo's calligraphy and painting?"
Yan Ning smiled and nodded.
Old Master Ning hurriedly turned around and took the gift box from the butler, then stood up and walked to a wide table.
Mr. Mu and several other people present who liked to collect antique calligraphy and paintings also followed over.
Among them, Mr. Su, the appraisal master of Hongcheng Antique Appraisal Association, was also present.
Old Master Ning opened the lock on the box and took out a scroll of calligraphy and painting wrapped in cloth.
He then pulled the scroll out of its cloth cover, untied the ties and placed the scroll on the table.
Just as Mr. Ning was about to unfold the scroll with his hands, he paused again.
He turned his head and looked at the Ning family's housekeeper, "Old Li, quickly go find a pair of white gloves."
Butler Li responded and hurriedly left the banquet hall.
After a few minutes, Butler Li found a few pairs of white gloves from the hotel.
Old Man Ning took a pair of gloves and put them on, then slowly opened the scroll and spread it flat on the table.
This is a calligraphy work by Su Dongpo.
Mu Lao came over to take a look and praised loudly, "Great calligraphy!"
Mr. Su no longer cared about being reserved. He asked Butler Li for a pair of gloves, put them on, and walked straight towards the calligraphy and painting.
He didn't have a magnifying glass, so he just bent down and took a closer look.
A few people who like to collect antique calligraphy and paintings also gathered around the table to watch.
Seeing that the situation would not end anytime soon, Old Lady Ning said to the other guests:
"It's getting late. The hotel chef has already prepared delicious food for everyone in the restaurant next door. Please go to the restaurant first!"
Mr. and Mrs. Ning Shaoming and Mr. and Mrs. Ning Shaoyang invited other guests to dine at the restaurant next door.
Yan Ning and Old Madam Ning continued to wait in the banquet hall.
Mr. Su looked at it for a while, nodded and confirmed: "It looks like it is indeed Mr. Dongpo's original work. The brushstroke style is exactly the same as Mr. Dongpo's other calligraphy fonts.
The quality of the paper and ink both conform to Song Dynasty craftsmanship, and there are seals on it from scholars of past dynasties who have collected and appreciated it.”
Mr. Ning thought the same thing as Mr. Su and became even more excited.
Mr. Su supported his aching back and stood up. He turned his head and looked at Yan Ning. "Ms. Yan is really always surprising. I wonder if you have any other authentic calligraphy and paintings?"
He was very curious about where this little girl got so many antique calligraphy and paintings, and every piece was authentic.
Yan Ning smiled softly, "I only brought this antique painting with me to Hong Kong this time. I gave it to my grandfather as a gift."
Mr. Su understood that she had other antique calligraphy and paintings in the mainland.
But now is not the time to talk about these things, Mr. Su smiled and said nothing more.
Old Mu looked at the calligraphy and painting and clicked his tongue twice.
Old man Ning is a blessed man, and the granddaughter he found is even more blessed.
After finishing reading, Mr. Ning put the scroll away as a treasure, put it back into the box, handed it to Butler Li, and told him to keep it well.
The group then moved to the restaurant next door to have dinner.
After lunch, it was already around 1:30 and the banquet was coming to an end.
The guests said goodbye one by one and left the hotel.
After everyone had left, the Ning family left the hotel and got in their car to go home.
After returning to the Ning family, everyone went back to their rooms to wash and change clothes.
Yan Ning returned to his room, took a shower, and changed into casual clothes.
She opened the gifts she received at the party today, which contained some jewelry.
Yan Ning put all the things into the jewelry cabinet in the cloakroom and then left the room.
When I went downstairs, I saw Mr. Ning in the living room looking at the Tang Sancai horse that Ning Jiayan gave him.
When Old Man Ning saw Yan Ning coming down, he said, "Xiao Ning, I heard your elder brother say that he bought this Tang Sancai horse from you.
Where did you get these antique calligraphy and paintings?"
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