Lin Han noticed him at first sight.

The old man standing in the corner of the podium holding the microphone.

This was the person Lin Han met at the hotel entrance in the morning.

this……

What's going on?

The scene was in chaos and the host and staff had to maintain order.

Several security guards in suits ran towards the old man quickly.

The experts, the treasure holders and the auctioneers were confused and stopped where they were, not knowing how to respond.

As for the Shu family, their reaction was a bit strange.

From the moment he heard the old man speak, Lin Han was observing Shu Huaixi's reaction.

When he turned his head and saw the old man, his face turned pale and he was at a loss for a moment.

Then, he whispered a few words to his assistant, packed up his things, and wanted to leave with Shu Qing.

The assistant acted quickly and rolled up the painting from the expert's hands without saying a word.

this……

It's a bit intriguing.

Lin Han frowned.

Subconsciously, he turned his head to look at Huangfu Xue who was sitting next to him.

Unexpectedly, Huangfu Xue seemed fine.

He even popped open a bottle of champagne and poured himself a glass of wine contentedly.

Quite interesting.

Lin Han always thought that Huangfu Xue and Shu Huaixi had a special relationship. Unexpectedly, when Shu Huaixi was in danger, Huangfu Xue just stood by and watched, and even seemed to be gloating.

At the same time, the security guards walked up to the old man and wanted him to leave.

However, the old man had a straight back and spoke clearly and forcefully, so the security guards could not drag him or take any other coercive actions.

"I just want to say a few words. The treasure appraisal conference is a public event. You won't stop me from speaking, will you?"

A man who looked like a manager among the security guards asked the old man to leave.

"It's not open to the public, you have to have an invitation to come in."

The host and organizer also came up to ask him to leave.

Even when surrounded and chased by so many people, the old man remained calm and composed without any sign of dodging.

On the other hand, Shu Huaixi felt like a thief, feeling extremely guilty.

Could it be that...

Is this painting really of an old man?

In an instant, Lin Han made a decision.

Just when everyone was at a loss and looking at the stage blankly, Lin Han stood up.

He said loudly, "He came with me, you can't chase him away! Also, Mr. Shu San, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Shu Huaixi, who was packing up, was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Lin Han.

His eyes were full of resentment and questions.

As if to say, Lin Han, why are you always picking on me! I must tear you into pieces!

Lin Han shrugged at him and strode towards the podium.

The organizer looked at Lin Han, then at the old man.

There was no way, Lin Han was invited in with Aunt Yun in a formal manner.

Moreover, Lin Han’s collection just now was so amazing that one could almost predict his future status in the antique world of Siping City.

The organizers don't want to offend such young talents.

This old man...

never mind!

Let him sit with Lin Han!

Anyway, he was questioning Shu Huaixi's painting, and maybe he could attract reporters and create some news for this treasure appraisal conference.

The manager of the organizing committee signaled others to return to their work posts, then reminded Lin Han to keep an eye on the old man and not let him disrupt the conference, and then stepped aside.

Lin Han rescued the old man twice.

The last time, the old man was neither humble nor arrogant, and seemed to be keeping people at a distance.

But this time, the old man's attitude had obviously changed a lot.

He bowed deeply to Lin Han, and sat down at the table with Lin Han.

At this time, Huangfu Xue had already returned to Shu Huaixi's table.

And Shu Huaixi had to continue sitting down because of Lin Han's words and everyone's doubts.

The treasure holders and the auctioneers also returned to their seats, but they were all staring at the old man and Shu Huaixi.

In silence, Lin Han stood up.

"As everyone heard just now, the old man said that this [Jinming Lake Competition Picture] is his. I want to ask Shu Huaixi, do you want to solve the problem with the old man in private? Or explain it clearly in public?"

Shu Huaixi swallowed nervously and his hand grabbed the tablecloth involuntarily.

Shu Qing saw his reaction completely.

Shu Qing's heart skipped a beat and he cried out secretly, something bad is happening!

This painting was obtained in a very strange way.

In his early years, he would spend his spare time walking around the streets, going to rural areas or surrounding areas to collect antiques.

At that time, he did not have the status he has now.

Therefore, there is also time spent on trivial tasks such as shoveling the ground.

The eldest son went into politics, the second son studied academic subjects, and the third son Shu Huaixi learned how to do business.

Moreover, although Shu Huaixi is not very old, he also likes antiques.

The father and son often go out together.

That time, they went to a small county town in northern Shaanxi.

After a week of walking around the streets, I gained nothing.

The wallet was stolen by a thief again, and the two of them couldn't even afford a train ticket.

After calling their families, the two of them squatted on the side of the road and watched the scenery.

They were unkempt, and hadn't eaten for a day or two, so they looked like beggars.

A middle-aged man dressed very neatly invited them into his home to have something to eat and some water.

The father and son were very happy and followed the middle-aged man into the house.

After entering, they found.

Although this middle-aged man's house looks poor, it has many valuable things.

For example, that eight-immortals table should be made of yellow pear wood.

Although the age of the two white vases above is hard to tell, they are definitely old items and in good condition, and are worth a lot of money.

The father and son told the middle-aged man that they collected antiques.

The man was very happy and talked to them about the origins of the items in his home.

As a result, they became happier and happier as they talked, and the man took out a painting from the inner room.

It would have been fine if I hadn't looked at it, but when I did, it turned out to be Zhang Zeduan's "The Fight for the Flag at Jinming Lake".

The man obviously knew the value of the painting. He said it was passed down from his ancestors and he could have sold it to improve his life.

But I can't bear to do so.

Thinking of donating it to the country a hundred years later.

So that the national treasure can be unveiled.

His words shocked Shu Qing and his son.

Shu Qing looked left and right and tried his best to persuade him, but the middle-aged man refused to sell it.

There was no choice, so Shu Qing and the other person finished their meal and left with regret.

Later, Shu Qing and his son returned to Siping.

For almost half a year, Shu Qing felt unwilling to not get the painting.

Unexpectedly, one day, Shu Huaixi came running over excitedly and gave Shu Qing the [Jinmingchi Bidding Map].

Shu Huaixi said that he then went to find the middle-aged man again, and after much persuasion and paying a lot of money, he finally got the painting.

Shu Qing was overjoyed and praised Shu Huaixi for a long time.

Because the painting was priceless, Shu Qing never told anyone about it after he got it.

Therefore, almost no one in the circle knew that they had this painting.

When they attended the treasure appraisal conference, they originally wanted to take other things, but when they learned that Lin Han had taken the chicken heart bowl, they took out their own house-guarding treasures.

Unexpectedly, something unexpected happened!

Shu Qing looked at the old man's appearance carefully.

Although more than 20 years have passed, the appearance of the middle-aged man back then still overlaps with the old man in front of him.