Chapter 137 Mutual Appreciation

"Mr. Li, it wasn't me who realized there was something else going on in this calligraphy and painting, it was him! His name is Wu Fan." Wang Ziming is not greedy for credit.

Mr. Li looked at Wu Fan in surprise.

Mr. Li knew about Wang Ziming's situation. Although Wang Ziming usually likes to tinker with antiques, his appreciation of antiques is average. Therefore, he was still curious about how Wang Ziming discovered the strangeness of this painting, but it was Unexpectedly, it was the young man next to Wang Ziming who discovered it.

"Master Wu really has good eyesight." Mr. Li said with admiration: "I dare say that the disguise on this calligraphy and painting is something that few in the world can see."

Mr. Li is still very confident about this. There are definitely not many people who can see things that he cannot see.

However, this also further illustrates Wu Fan's skill in antique appreciation.

"Lao Li praised it." Wu Fan said modestly: "I just like to read books on this topic. If I really want to talk about my appreciation ability, I am far behind Li Lao. I just made a blind guess."

"Master Wu is so humble." Seeing Wu Fan being so humble, Mr. Li had a good impression of Wu Fan: "If we have a chance, let's talk about antique appreciation."

Antique appreciation relies on experience, eyesight, and some skills. Therefore, if two masters of appreciation discuss each other, it will be very beneficial to the improvement of their appreciation abilities.

"Okay, okay." Wu Fan said bravely.

His family knew about his own family affairs, and Wu Fan knew that he had no ability in antique appreciation, but only relied on appraisal skills. If he really talked with a real appraisal master like Mr. Li, his secret would be exposed easily.

Wang Ziming sent Mr. Li away and asked the servants to retreat. Wu Fan and he were the only two people in the entire hall. On the table in front of them was the masterpiece that had removed its disguise and revealed its true face.

"Wu Fan, I find that I can't understand you more and more." Wang Ziming said to Wu Fan: "As far as I know, you are not rich, you can even be said to be short of money. In this case, you still It’s really surprising that you didn’t accept this calligraphy and painting from me and also told me its secret.”

"Young Master Wang, I still regret it now, is it still too late?" Wu Fan said with a smile.

"There's enough time." Wang Ziming said: "Even now, you can take this painting away. This calligraphy and painting was originally given to you by me. Now that it has been given away, it belongs to you, no matter it is a It’s the same whether it’s a bad painting or a priceless masterpiece.”

Wang Ziming spoke frankly and was not joking with Wu Fan.

Wu Fan also said seriously: "Young Master Wang, what you did is also very surprising."

The two looked at each other, feeling a sense of sympathy in their hearts.

"Wu Fan, I'm not kidding you. You can take this calligraphy work back and deal with it yourself. Whether it's a collection or an auction, it doesn't matter." Wang Ziming said.

"I said, I can't accept it." Wu Fan said: "I also have my principles. If I don't know its secret, I will accept it. However, since I know that it is not a mortal product, I can't accept it. It's too expensive."

Both of them have their own principles. If one gives it away, he will not ask for it back. The other is unwilling to accept such an expensive gift, and let such a precious work have no owner.

"Since you and I don't want it, let's do this. I'll send it to Jiahua Auction House to participate in the summer auction three days later. The money we get will be divided equally between the two of us. What do you think?" Wang Ziming finally suggested.

"This..." Wu Fan still wanted to refuse. After all, even if it was divided equally, it was definitely not a small amount of money.

"Don't refuse anymore." Wang Ziming said, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to buy this painting, and it would be impossible for me to know the secret of this painting. Therefore, you are definitely qualified to share it equally."

"Okay." Seeing Wang Ziming's insistence, Wu Fan agreed.

"Don't be stressed." Wang Ziming finally laughed when he saw Wu Fan agreed: "Speaking of which, I took advantage. I was able to get tens of millions for nothing. To me, these tens of millions are not worth it." It’s not a small number, if you don’t tell me, all the money is yours.”

"I can't do it." Wu Fan also said with a smile.

"Wu Fan, I really saw you right. You are definitely a person worthy of close friendship." Wang Ziming looked at Wu Fan solemnly and said, "It's not because of the money, but because of your character."

Although tens of millions is not a small amount for Wang Ziming, it does not make him change his view of a person. What he values ​​​​is the quality shown by Wu Fan behind this incident.

Wang Ziming believed that anyone else would never have made such a decision as Wu Fan. After all, Wu Fan himself was very short of money, but he was able to resolutely give up the money. This was definitely not something that ordinary people could make. , from here we can also see Wu Fan's broadmindedness. Such a person is worthy of his deep friendship with Wang Ziming.

"I will try my best to deal with Kong Hailin's affairs for you." Wang Ziming now regards Wu Fan as his true friend, so he will naturally think about Wu Fan's problems.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang." Wu Fan thanked him.

"Don't call me Mr. Wang from now on. It's too annoying. Just call me by my name." Wang Ziming said.

"You are a few years older than me. I'd better call you Brother Wang." Wu Fan said.

"Whatever." Wang Ziming didn't care: "However, you still have to pay attention to Kong Hailin's affairs. Although I will try my best to deal with him, he is not a good person to talk to. You still have to be careful. I will inform you if there is any news from him."

"Well, thank you, Brother Wang." Wu Fan said.

Wu Fan has been staying at Wang Ziming's house for a long time. The two talked about many topics. It was not until very late that Wang Ziming arranged for someone to send him home. As for the calligraphy work, it was left with Wang Ziming. He would send it to the auction house. The two also agreed to go to Jiahua's summer auction together in three days.

Wu Fan was still very satisfied with today's gains. Although he did not set up a stall, he unexpectedly made a fortune. If the calligraphy work was sold at a high price, then he might have the money to buy a store.

While making a fortune, Wu Fan also gained Wang Ziming's friendship. Wu Fan could feel that Wang Ziming's attitude towards him was obviously different from before. Now he really regarded himself as his friend, instead of the previous kind of just because he liked him.

The value of Wang Ziming's friendship may not be lower than those tens of millions.