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Chapter 289 Yaozhou Ink, Chengxin Paper, Broken Inkstone

Chapter 289: Chapter 289 Yaozhou Ink, Chengxin Paper, Broken Inkstone

Compared to the dazzling brush display area, the ink and pigment section next door felt much rougher.

The black ink blocks all looked identical, but only when you got close, and sometimes had to smell them, could you discern their subtle differences.

The pigment section was much more colorful, with all kinds of prepared pigments stored in transparent glass bottles, labeled with color names and raw materials, and the minerals and other materials used to prepare the pigments were readily available.

Even Lu Sen, who was never short of these items, felt his breath quicken slightly when seeing the variety of pigments more complete than his own collection.

"So these pigments are made from such things." Su Yi’s face showed enlightenment, swallowing back the words that were about to slip out.

No wonder they’re so expensive!

She didn’t know much about other things, but she knew about minerals. Non-renewable resources decrease with use, making them precious!

"There are cheap ones too," Lu Sen glanced at her, "chemical pigments are cheap, but I never use them, those are just for playing around. Paintings made with natural pigments look better."

Su Yi’s fingers swept across the bottles filled with pigments, nodding in agreement, "These colors are really beautiful."

The pigments Mr. Jian left her were incomplete; many here she had never seen or heard of.

Fated not to own them, but having the chance to see them now was nice.

Qian Yaya wasn’t as excited as she was earlier in the brush section upon seeing the brushes there, as these things were a first for Su Yi, but she played with these pigment minerals in her childhood with her aunt, a professor at the Fine Arts Academy.

Jiang Lingxi’s gaze merely swept over the pigments, finally landing on a black rectangular ink block under a glass cover.

The person in charge saw this and was about to step forward to explain: "This is..."

"This is Yaozhou ink," Jing Huai said confidently, stepping closer to the glass to take a few more serious looks, "It should be from the Qianyong Period, there are very few left in the world now, didn’t expect to see a complete piece here."

The person in charge nodded slightly in surprise, "Mr. Jing, you’ve got a good eye, this is indeed Yaozhou ink, kept by the late Master Luan, later passed on to our boss, who also couldn’t bear to use it, so it was put here for everyone to see. Mr. Jing is only the second person to recognize the origin and era of this ink."

After speaking, she couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Lingxi, who was quietly standing aside. Although this teacher Jiang hadn’t said anything, she felt that he also recognized the extraordinary nature of this ink block.

But it was Mr. Jing who spoke out first.

Next door in the quiet tea room.

Chen Weiwen sat in front of the monitor, watching the scene next door, squinting slightly when he saw this scene.

Luan Zhiyu was sitting next to him and naturally saw this as well, with a slight curve of his lips, "This Mr. Jing has quite extensive knowledge."

The key is that with this, among the seven dispersed guests present, all the cameras turned to him while he was confidently introducing Yaozhou ink.

Chen Weiwen replied with a smile, "To be on my show, you have to have some real skills."

Taking the spotlight like this is quite fair, even if he noticed it, he wouldn’t say anything.

After touring the ink and pigment area, next came the paper and silk.

Silk was mostly used for meticulous paintings; Qian Yaya couldn’t move after seeing the silk of different colors, sizes, and textures.

She looked eagerly at the person in charge of the introduction: "Can you guys make silk too? Then can I..."

This time, she hadn’t finished speaking before the person in charge hurriedly waved, "We can make paper, but this silk is custom-made by us and only for viewing."

"Can I buy it from you?"

"Miss Qian, you should look at the pricing first."

"It’s okay, I’m not short of money."

Jiang Lingxi had just brushed his fingers over a stack of Chengxintang paper, and couldn’t help but twitch at the side’s conversation.

This Qian Yaya probably really forgot they’re still filming a show, only thinking about purchasing.

But the paper here... she also found it quite familiar.

Since waking up in this era, she had seen all sorts of papers, mostly the white and flexible ones used for writing, with excellent texture.

And right now, these papers in front of her resembled those made thousands of years ago by craftsmen, purely handmade for writing and painting.

As for the price... she tilted her head to glance at the price list beside her, and her finger paused.

At this timely moment, Qian Yaya’s wail came from her side, "Why is it so expensive!"

That sentiment she agreed with.

Just the Chengxintang paper she touched earlier was priced per sheet, twenty bucks each!

If she remembered right, twenty bucks could buy a thick stack of A4 paper used in filming announcements, about the same size!

Looking again at the silk hanging nearby, well, it doubles!

Qian Yaya clasped her hands together: "I want to buy a small piece of each, can I get a discount?"

Person in charge: "..." She glanced at the surrounding cameras and show staff, ultimately not shaking her head directly, "I have to consult with the boss."

Su Yi, after seeing the price list, didn’t plan to buy anything here.

She noticed Shen Huchen and Mr. Lin were freely wandering around, observing quietly to learn more, touching lightly on things of interest to feel the texture and material of the paper.

Shen Huchen finally found something interesting after making a round, "This fan..."

The person in charge hurried to avoid persistent Qian Yaya and walked over to take the fan surface Shen Huchen was eyeing, responding with a smile: "These fan surfaces are blank and can be used for calligraphy or painting directly, or you can choose a paper fan-making kit to make your own."

Shen Huchen’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, already deciding what to do in the upcoming hands-on session.

Finally, they reached the inkstone area.

Everyone once more felt the shock reminiscent of the brush area visit.

Inkstones of various sizes and materials were placed on tiers, carved exquisitely, dazzling in crystal and jade textures, making one’s eyes insufficient for viewing.

Lu Sen had originally carried an air of ’how can such a studio have more treasures than my collection,’ but at this moment, his arrogance had mostly dissipated.

Though called a studio, this place had a background much deeper than he anticipated through this tour.

"These few Chengni inkstones?"

There must be more than one; could they be for sale?

The person in charge of this area was not unfamiliar with inquiries about these treasured inkstones. Even when faced with someone from the show this time, she shook her head firmly, "Sorry, these are not for sale."

Lu Sen’s shoulders instantly sagged.

The person in charge touched the earpiece in her ear and, upon seeing the disappointed expressions in front of her, changed her tone, "But Mr. Lu, if you like our inkstones, there’s a hidden challenge in the inkstone area."

"Hidden challenge?"

This aroused curiosity not only in Lu Sen but also among others admiring the inkstones, who turned their interested glances towards her.

"Our studio recently had a batch of inkstones that didn’t fire successfully and was ready to be scrapped. Although not Chengni, they were made with high-quality clay. If chosen for repair, once finished, the inkstone could be gifted for free."

She said this while leading everyone behind a small folding screen, revealing a spacious table covered with large and small fragments.

Everyone: "..."

This wasn’t just a failure to fire; it looked like it was purposely smashed after firing!

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