Chapter 77: Wu Shu's Unbelievable Move

  At this point, Chu Chen's expression was stunned. What does this mean? Is it really the same embryo, or is it like the two pieces of Tang Sancai he encountered, with differences in embryo and glaze? If it's exactly the same as written above, then if this piece of paper gets out, the Tang Sancai market will definitely collapse.

  Thinking of that terrible outcome, Chu Chen's mind instantly flashed with the idea of tearing up this paper. After all, it won't just be Tang Sancai's problem at that time, and the antique market will also be affected to some extent, which is unacceptable for him as a lover of antiques.

  This is perhaps also why Zhang Huo Ni did not use this method to make fake Tang Sancai.

  However, Chu Chen thought for a long time and gave up the decision to destroy the paper, because from another perspective, this is also Zhang Huo's years of research on Tang Sancai craftsmanship and crystallization.

  At the same time, this also provides a strong basis for studying the raw materials, techniques, structure and related properties of ancient ceramics, especially in the study of Tang Sancai, and more importantly, it can play a huge role in the restoration technology of Tang Sancai.

  He thought that although it was just a piece of paper, its weight was not light. Its destruction or preservation could not be decided by one person alone, so he immediately thought of Uncle Wu and gave him a call. Uncle Wu was shocked to hear that such a thing had happened, and without saying much, he hastily rushed over.

  Not much time had passed when Wu Shu arrived, drenched in sweat. Upon seeing this, Chu Chen immediately handed over the mineral water he had prepared earlier.

  Wu Shu drank the water in big gulps and asked anxiously: "Xiao Chuan, what about that prescription you mentioned earlier?"

  "Here, this one." Chu Chen handed over the paper.

  Uncle Wu wiped his hands clean, carefully took the paper, and looked at it carefully. As he read, he was still muttering to himself, and after finishing reading, he furrowed his brow and thought hard about some problems for five or six minutes before finally exclaiming:

  "High, really high!"

  He then looked up and said to Chu Chen:

  "This fire mud is really powerful, it can actually research a suitable formula, such a wonderful firing process, in my opinion the result he said is very likely to be true. Fortunately, this was obtained by you, otherwise if it fell into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, who knows how much harm would be done to the Tang Sancai industry? It's also possible that it could cause panic in the antique industry."

  "What should we do with this paper?" Chu Chen asked.

  Wu Hui replied, "This matter should be verified first to confirm its authenticity. There are both good and bad sides to this. The good side is that it can provide great help for researching the production techniques of Tang Sancai and the restoration of Tang Sancai. However, our personal strength is limited. Xiao Chuan, what was your previous plan?"

  "I'm also afraid that if this gets out, it will cause huge harm, but I also think the research value is particularly great, so I plan to tell you and Old Liu about this matter, and ask for your advice." Chu Chen replied with a smile.

  "Wu Shu nodded: "This matter can only be solved by telling Liu Lao, after all, he is also a high-ranking official who has retired from cultural work. Even now, his influence is still very great, so it's best to solve this matter through him. However, it's a bit late today, you go call Qian Shu first and make an appointment."

  "What's wrong, Uncle Wu? Aren't you going together?" Chu Chen asked in some surprise.

  Wu Shu heard this and smiled, saying: "I have something to do tomorrow, Zhao Shu has asked me out for a trip. Besides, you're not a kid, it's not like every time you go see Old Liu, I need to go with you, right?"

  Chu Chen scratched the back of his head after hearing this and felt a bit embarrassed.

  "You're quite grown up now, able to hold your own, but sometimes you still rely on others. Relying on people isn't a bad thing, as long as you grasp the right degree and don't make people think you're like a child. Alright, what did you gain from this trip to Western Capital? Show me something impressive."

  Chu Chen also knew his own weakness, perhaps due to his childhood experiences, so he had a special emotional dependence on people close to him, as if this feeling could produce a warm current that could drive away the coldness left in his heart since childhood.

  "Heh heh, Uncle Wu, take a look at these two things first?" Chu Chen smiled and pushed the safe in front of Uncle Wu, opening it with a flourish.

  "Huh? A cloisonné enamel large sea bowl? Let me take a closer look."

  Wu Shu focused on ceramics, so he immediately spotted the enamel-painted bowl inside and took out his gloves from his pocket. After putting them on, he carefully examined the bowl.

  Wu Shu first carefully browsed through it, then took out a magnifying glass and examined it bit by bit. After seven or eight minutes, he finally let out a long sigh and exclaimed:

  "What a fine piece of Qianlong early period's rare work, this bowl is a great treasure that people would chase after. The glaze is like frozen fat, the painting is exquisite, and the shape is peculiar and magnificent. From any aspect, it is a masterpiece that fully embodies the elegance of the decoration on top."

  It seems that Uncle Wu is particularly fond of this enamel bowl, and has been playing with it lovingly. Chu Chen sees this and smiles, saying:

  "Uncle Wu, you like this bowl, right? If you like it, I'll give it to you."

  Wu Shu heard this and was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said: "Xiao Chuan, it seems that I haven't spoiled you in vain. However, such a precious thing, I really can't accept."

  Chu Chen heard this and repeatedly made a plea, saying: "Uncle Wu, please accept it. When you turned sixty, I didn't even prepare a decent gift for you. Let me make up for my past regret! Moreover, this bowl was borrowed from my friend, it's not expensive at all."

  When Wu Shu heard Chu Chen say this, he also had a hint of movement in his heart. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Xiao Chen, I don't believe that this thing can be bought cheaply. Anyone who has some understanding of porcelain would know that this bowl is a valuable item. How could it possibly be sold to you at a low price? Tell me honestly, how much did you pay for this bowl?"

  "Three hundred thousand!" Chu Chen thought for a moment and still didn't want to cheat Wu Shu, so he reported the actual price.

  When he heard this price, Wu Shu suddenly puffed out his chest and glared, saying: "It's true that it's not expensive, but can 300,000 be considered cheap?"

  Chu Chen saw this situation and hastily smiled: "Uncle Wu, don't get angry first, listen to my explanation. The money in my bank card has already exceeded 150 million, 3 million is really cheap for me."

  When Wu Shu heard that Chu Chen was so rich, he couldn't help but be stunned: "How much? 150 million? I said you kid, did you rob a bank or what, went to Xijing and became a multimillionaire? No way, you have to tell me about it."

  Chu Chen saw Wu Shu's expression and felt a great sense of accomplishment, so he proudly told the story of how he won at gambling in Xijing. In the end, he said with a heroic air:

  "Wu Shu, now I'm a landlord and a local tyrant. Do you think I still care about something worth 300,000? Please, I beg of you, take this thing back home quickly, or else one day I'll use it as a utensil for eating."

  Uncle Wu heard this and burst out laughing: "Look at your proud appearance, okay, since you said so, I'll reluctantly help you keep it for now, and when the time comes, consider it as Xiaoke's dowry."

  "Wu Shu, you're teasing me again." Chu Chen suddenly felt a mix of laughter and tears.

  Wu Shu saw his appearance, secretly laughing in his heart, put away the porcelain bowl and looked at the Manjusri Bodhisattva statue: "This statue is quite interesting, the imitation level is really high, it's actually similar to the Buddha statues of the Ming Dynasty."

  Uncle Wu's performance was not unexpected for Chu Chen, first because Uncle Wu's research on Buddhist statues was not in-depth, and secondly because this statue was a bit too new, so he smiled slyly and said:

  "Uncle Wu, take another look."

  Wu Shu saw him like this and knew there was a problem. He picked up the statue and said with a surprised expression: "Xiao Chuan, you can't be saying that this is really a Bodhisattva statue from the Ming Dynasty?"

  Chu Chen just smiled and didn't speak, while Wu Shu looked more and more surprised: "The face is full and proper, the body is wide-shouldered and narrow-waisted, the clothes and accessories are also consistent with the style of the time. The depiction of the body and clothes is lively and natural, the shape and characteristics of the lotus platform, inscription, and decoration are all the same as the genuine product. With my eyesight, I really can't tell that this is a fake."

  Chu Chen listened to him finish, and said with a mixture of laughter and tears: "Uncle Wu, don't be like this, is this really a genuine product or not!"

  "Wu Shu said with some incredulity, 'The previous large plate from the Ding kiln was well-preserved because it's porcelain, but I really can't believe that this kind of artifact from the Ming dynasty's Xuande period is still in such good condition. After all, from when it was made to now, it's been over 500 years, almost 600 years, and the gold plating on its body is still so intact, it's really hard to believe.'"

  "Haha, to be honest, when I first saw it, I also found it hard to believe, but it's really true. The fake one can't be true. I think it's probably because the production of this statue is too exquisite, so the owners who got it in the past generations all took good care of it and preserved it with such a good quality."

  Wu Shu also agreed with this explanation, but apart from that, he couldn't think of any other reason, so he sighed:

  "Xiao Chen, I don't know what kind of luck you have, but to be able to obtain such precious items... However, from what you're saying, could it be that you've obtained something even more valuable than this Bodhisattva statue? Then hurry up and take it out!"

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