Qiu Liming took a magnifying glass and checked it carefully several times. The result was self-evident that he did not find any flaws.
"This... this is impossible! Any fake can't be perfect. What's the flaw in this painting?"
Looking at Qiu Liming, he seemed like a madman, standing there talking to himself.
Qiu Mengyun smiled and told the truth: "Dad, don't bother looking. You'll never be able to find any flaws in this painting. Because it's not a fake at all. It's an authentic work by Tang Yin."
"Authentic? No, impossible! What do you two know about antiques? How could you possibly find an authentic one?"
"Besides, the original has always been kept by someone and it's impossible to sell it. You two must have been fooled, but this painting is so realistic, it's not surprising that you were fooled."
Even though Qiu Mengyun had told him the truth, Qiu Liming still didn't believe it.
Mother Qiu rolled her eyes at him and said angrily, "Are you getting senile, old man? You don't even believe what your own daughter says? Do you think our precious daughter would lie to you?"
Qiu Liming shook his head: "I don't doubt that Meng Yun lied to me. They might have been deceived as well."
Qiu Mengyun smiled bitterly and said, "Dad, I really didn't lie to you, and we weren't deceived by anyone. This painting is really an authentic one."
"Dad, have you ever thought that there is another possibility? We got this painting from the person who collected the original."
Qiu Liming curled his lips in disdain: "Stop covering up for that brat. Who is the person who collected this painting? How could you two juniors possibly know someone like that?"
"Besides, he's always treasured that painting. He's rejected countless high-priced offers from influential figures, so it's even more impossible for you two to own it."
"Besides, even if you two really managed to convince him to sell it to you, the money you two have wouldn't be enough to buy the painting."
Xia Tian smiled and explained, "Uncle Qiu, you misunderstood. We didn't buy this painting. It was given to us by the other party."
Qiu Liming sneered, "Haha, you two are really getting more and more outrageous. How could someone just give away something this precious?"
"Originally, I thought that although you have an ordinary family background, you have good character, so I was prepared to give you a chance. Now it seems that you are really not worthy of my Mengyun. Let's break up quickly!"
Qiu Mengyun said dissatisfiedly: "Dad, what are you talking about? Even if you don't believe this painting is real, you can't force us to break up!"
"Alas, you have been deceived by this guy. Wait for me for a moment, I will ask someone to come over and expose this guy's lies." Qiu Liming sighed, took out his mobile phone and started searching for it.
"Master Zhao, are you free now? A younger relative of mine gave me a Tang Yin painting of a lady. I've been examining it for a long time but haven't been able to find any flaws. Now they insist that this painting is authentic. I'd like you to come over and help me take a look."
"Okay, okay. The painting is now in my villa, so we will wait for Master Zhao at home."
After hanging up the phone, Qiu Liming said confidently, "Hmph! Just wait and see. I've already invited Master Zhao Zhizhou, the president of the Hangzhou Antiques Association, to take a look. No matter how superb the craftsmanship of this painting is, Master Zhao's sharp eyes will reveal it."
Xia Tian persuaded him, "Uncle Qiu, there's really no need to go to such lengths. Tell me who has the original painting, and I'll call him and have him explain it to you."
Qiu Liming said coldly, "Hmph! Don't even think about stalling for time, kid. Let's wait until Master Zhao arrives before we discuss anything else!"
Xia Tian was about to explain a few more words, but Qiu Mengyun held him back.
"Don't waste your words on him. My dad is already stuck in a rut. No matter how much you say, he won't listen. Since he doesn't believe it, let's wait for Master Zhao to come and see who gets slapped in the face."
Mother Qiu also whispered to comfort him, "Xiao Xia, don't mind it! Your Uncle Qiu is just like that. When he gets angry, he's like a stubborn donkey and nothing anyone can say to him will help."
"But don't worry. He always blames the matter, not the person. When Master Zhao comes, we can explain everything clearly."
Xia Tian smiled and said, "It's okay. Uncle Qiu is just worried that we're young and inexperienced and might get cheated by others."
Qiu Liming wanted to retort, but after seeing his wife's threatening look, he shut up tactfully.
Let Xia Tian be proud for a while. Later, we will ask a master to come over and expose the fake nature of this painting. Then we will see how he still has the nerve to stay here.
He actually dared to fool me with a fake product. This time I will let him taste the feeling of shooting himself in the foot.
Master Zhao lived not far from here and arrived in just over ten minutes.
"Master Zhao, you are here. Please come over and help me take a look. My skills are really limited and I can't find any flaws in this painting." Seeing Master Zhao coming, Qiu Liming immediately greeted him with a smile on his face.
Zhao Zhizhou also said politely: "Even with President Qiu's eyesight, he can't see it. Maybe my visit this time will be in vain."
"Master Zhao, you are too modest. Please come this way!"
Under the guidance of Qiu Liming, Zhao Zhizhou finally arrived in front of the scroll.
After learning that Qiu Liming had checked several times but still found nothing, Zhao Zhizhou did not dare to be careless and picked up a magnifying glass to examine it carefully.
"Master Zhao, how is it? Have you found the flaw in this painting?"
Seeing Zhao Zhizhou put down the magnifying glass, Qiu Liming immediately came over and asked with concern.
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