Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 271 The Regretful Chen Deshou

Chapter 271: Chapter 271 The Regretful Chen Deshou

Chen Deshou’s expression suddenly froze, and he hurriedly said, "Master Guan, I’m not joking with you, this painting is the genuine Tang Bohu that I bought. You must have looked at it wrong. Please take another good look."

Guan Shutong said, "Impossible. I’ve been immersed in the appraisal world for so many years; there’s no way I would make such a mistake, especially since this painting has such obvious modern craft traces. The technique is crude and simple, it’s just a copy of Riding Donkey Thinking of Returning Painting. Anyone with a bit of standard could see that. If I were to make a mistake now, wouldn’t I become a laughingstock?"

The Chen family members all wore faces of surprise.

"What Master Guan said is exactly the same as what Chen Fan said; could it be that the painting the old man bought is really a fake?" Zhao Chunlan felt a bad premonition creeping into her heart.

Chen Junhao’s hands began to tremble, "No... it can’t be, I spent a hundred thousand dollars on it!"

Chen Deshou’s complexion turned ashen as if he had been choked by something. According to what Guan Shutong said, wasn’t he not even up to a bit of standard?

He had always believed that he had some Dao Practice in the field of appraisal, and he had also collected many antiques purchased at high prices from others. He originally wanted to show off to Guan Shutong, but Guan directly dealt him such a heavy blow, causing his mood to once again plummet.

Guan Shutong took another two glances at the painting and said, "This painting does resemble the imitation that Liu San sells for three hundred dollars a piece. Brother Chen, how much did you pay for this painting?"

Chen Deshou’s face was full of embarrassment, but he still said resolutely, "Ten... a hundred thousand."

Guan Shutong was stunned for a moment, then immediately thought of something.

However, he just smiled and didn’t say it outright, after all, he came to celebrate someone’s birthday, not to embarrass them. He now felt a bit regretful for telling Liu San’s story as a joke.

He cleared his throat and said, "Good, good, it’s not too expensive. For a modern craft, a hundred thousand dollars... is also fair I suppose."

Chen Deshou guessed what Guan Shutong was thinking, and he also knew that Guan Shutong said that to save his face. But the more it was so, the more embarrassed he felt.

"So... it really is an imitation after all. Actually, when I first saw this painting, I was also somewhat hesitant, because it clearly looked like an imitation. But in order to find a reason to invite Master Guan to celebrate my birthday, I bought it anyway, haha," Chen Deshou said with a stiff voice.

Chen Junhao almost cursed outright, thinking, if you knew it was an imitation, why did you have me buy it? You had me spend a hundred thousand on something worth three hundred! That was money I had saved for a long time!

Guan Shutong followed up with a smile, always feeling that the atmosphere in the courtyard had become strange.

To avoid embarrassment, he looked around, thinking about how to change the subject.

Just then, his eyes fell on the Riding Donkey Thinking of Returning Painting lying on the ground, torn in two, and his expression froze.

Chen Deshou said with a smile, "That one is also an imitation, and it’s even worse than the one I bought. Master Guan, you don’t need to look at it."

Guan Shutong didn’t listen to him and quickly went over, picked up the painting, and began to look at it carefully.

Chen Deshou was full of confusion and said, "Master Guan, that painting was brought by an ignorant younger member of my family. It is completely a fake, without any sincerity. Why bother looking at it?"

But then they heard Guan Shutong exclaim, "A genuine piece! This is a genuine Riding Donkey Thinking of Returning Painting! How could such a treasure be torn up like this!"

Everyone was shocked.

Chen Deshou’s eyes widened, and he asked in disbelief, "Master Guan, what... what did you say? This painting is a genuine piece? You couldn’t have seen it wrong, could you?"

Guan Shutong was somewhat irritated and said, "I have studied Tang Bohu’s calligraphy and paintings for many years, and whether from the brushstrokes or the artistic conception, this painting must undoubtedly be the work of Tang Bohu. Chen, you couldn’t have failed to recognize the authenticity of this painting and torn it up, could you?"

Chen Deshou was dumbfounded.

Chen Junhao and Zhao Chunlan were also dumbfounded.

All the members of the Chen family were dumbfounded.

"This... this painting is actually an authentic work by Tang Bohu, I... what a foolish thing have I done!" Regret showed on Chen Deshou’s face.

Recalling the time when he had confidently driven Chen Fan out of the Chen family, he felt like slapping himself several times.

"Chen Fan’s purchase turned out to be a genuine Tang Bohu, this... how is this possible?" Chen Junhao found it hard to believe.

Zhao Chunlan’s face was filled with distress, "Chen Fan, that wastrel, that was a painting worth three million! How could he have torn it up, it really infuriates me!"

Chen Deshou’s face showed a mix of changeable emotions, deeply regretting not believing Chen Fan’s words, but remembering the way Chen Fan tore the painting, he became irritated again.

"Chen Fan has grown bold, no longer putting me in his eyes, tearing up such a precious painting right in front of me. Is he trying to challenge me? Humph, it’s just a painting after all. The Chen family couldn’t care less! Once the Chen family successfully partners with Qingfan Pharmaceuticals, I could have as many such paintings as I want, so why should I bother with that kid’s attitude!"

Chen Deshou took a deep breath and looking at Guan Shutong, said, "This painting was torn by a rebellious son of the Chen family. Such a treasure, yet he tore it to pieces, which is truly a disrespect to our Huaxia’s cultural heritage, utterly detestable. That’s why I have expelled him from the Chen family, to draw a clear line with him."

"Master Guan, let’s not talk about this. Have you heard that Qingfan Pharmaceuticals will be opening a branch in Pingyun County? The Chen family is already planning to vie for a partnership with them."

...

Chen Fan and Wang Suyun returned to the villa together.

Wang Suyun sighed and said, "Now the Chen family has completely severed ties with us. I wonder if your father knows about this, will he be upset?"

Chen Fan said with a smile, "Mom, if we are to make changes, we must make some sacrifices. You know very well how grandfather and Chen Junhao’s family treated us. Since they are not sentimental, we have no need to be polite to them. Dad would surely agree with my approach if he knew."

Wang Suyun nodded, a touch of worry appearing in her eyes, "Your father has been missing for so many years without any news, I don’t know where he is now or how he’s doing."

Chen Fan, thinking of the memories his father left him, couldn’t help but feel emotional, then said, "Don’t worry, Mom. Dad is no ordinary man. No matter where he is, he can make a splash, and I promise you, I will definitely find him and bring him back in the future."

Wang Suyun wiped away her tears and said no more.

Time flies, and before long, it was the day of the press conference for Qingfan Pharmaceuticals’ branch office.

Before leaving the house, Chen Fan said to Wang Suyun with a smile, "Mom, remember to watch our local news channel today."

Wang Suyun replied, "What’s there to watch? It’s all about sneaking around, cheating, and divorce all day long."

Chen Fan gave a slight smile and said, "Today will be different. Just remember to watch, I promise you a surprise."

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