Chapter Fifteen The First Bucket of Gold

  Looking at a group of bewildered young thugs, Han Qin smiled calmly and said, "Chaozi, let's go."

  Han Qin and his car have gone far away, but Zhang Meng is still kneeling there!

  Ma Chao asked with a face full of admiration: "Brother, I really admire you, how did this big lummox become your junior?"

  Han Qin said casually: "One of Master's apprentices, what should he be called if not Master? Having fought underground boxing for a few years, maybe he was beaten silly and couldn't even recognize his elders unless given two slaps."

  Actually, the most shocked one is Bai Jianguo. Before seeing Han Qin, he just smiled when Ma Chao said how awesome Han Qin was. It's said that scholars belittle each other, but isn't it the same for those with skills? A student who hasn't even graduated yet, what can they possibly do? Upon first meeting Han Qin, indeed there's some substance to him. After the previous scene, he's truly convinced! Such an awesome person, even Black Iron Tower has to show great respect! If not for his real abilities, relying solely on seniority would probably be insufficient to make Black Iron Tower so fearful!

  That night, Han Qin received a call from Liu, the director of the provincial museum. Liu said they had studied it and were ready to formally acquire Tang Yin's painting for 1.2 million yuan. Liu explained that if this painting were to be auctioned at a large auction house, it might fetch an even higher price, but the appraisal and procedures for participating in the auction would be quite complicated, and the probability of failure was also quite high. After repeated explanations, Liu still hoped that Han Qin could transfer the painting to the museum.

  Director Liu said that if Han Qin has considered it well, he will bring people over tomorrow and the two parties will settle the payment. The handover ceremony will be held at the Dongfang Museum.

  Han Qin thought for a moment and directly agreed to Director Liu's conditions.

  During this time, Han Qin also searched online for a lot of information about the auction of ancient calligraphy and painting. Tang Bohu's paintings have always had average auction prices, which is in stark contrast to his supreme status and reputation in the Chinese art world! Compared to modern masters such as Zhang Daqian and Fu Baoshi, the auction prices are much lower. This also reflects the embarrassing position of ancient Chinese books and paintings in auctions. Due to their rarity and difficulty in distinguishing authenticity, they are not conducive to speculation, so their auction prices are often not as high as those of modern masterpieces that have been hyped up or contemporary oil paintings.

  The oil painting of a famous modern artist is worth tens of millions, and the authentic work of Tang Yin exceeds one million which is already a high price! For this Spring Palace, the Provincial Museum can offer such a price, it should be very fair, and it also shows that they are sincere in their purchase!

  Han Qin walked into his parents' room, this joy should be shared with his parents too!

  Under the pale light of energy-saving lamps, Zhang Juan is pasting paper boxes, while Han Yuchun is intently searching for information on the computer.

  Seeing Han Qin come in, both parents lovingly raised their heads.

  Han Qin placed that Tang Bohu's ** in front of Zhang Yuchun and asked mysteriously, "Dad, do you know who painted this?"

  Han Yuchun took a look and it was an old painting with no signature or seal. He shook his head.

  Zhang Juan saw the two gods and also came over, took a look at this scene, and scolded: "Where did you get this thing with a shiny butt? Hurry up and burn it away, let outsiders see how embarrassing it is!"

  "Mom, you're really generous!" Han Qin shook his head and sighed. "This is a famous painting by Tang Bohu, worth millions. If I didn't say anything, you would have really burned it!"

  As soon as they heard the name Tang Bohu, Han Qin's parents were stunned. This is a big shot! Some things are just unthinkable. "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" can be considered number one in ancient paintings, but its author Zhang Zeduan is not very famous. Tang Bohu is extremely famous, but people who can name his representative works are few and far between! Tang Bohu's ability to make every household know him is not because of his calligraphy or painting, but rather "Tang Bohu Picks the Autumn Fragrance" deserves credit!

  Han Yuchun and his wife often watched the "Treasure Hunt" program on CCTV, knowing that ancient paintings are valuable, but when a painting worth millions was placed in front of them, they were still shocked!

  One million yuan may be a small change for some rich people, but for this family living on subsistence allowances, it is an astronomical figure!

  Zhang Juan couldn't suppress her joy and asked excitedly: "Qin Er, how did you get this treasure!"

  Han Qin explained that he had been studying hard in the antique market for several years and had learned some knowledge of antique appraisal, and was very lucky to have picked up a big bargain! As for the super work assistant system in his mind, it was something that no one, including his parents, could be told about.

  The next day, Han Qin took his mother to the Oriental Museum. The handover ceremony was arranged in a small conference room on the second floor, and the staff had already set it up. A large red banner was hung above the podium with the words: "Provincial Museum Receives Tang Yin's Authentic Works Handover Ceremony!"

  Oriental TV Station and Oriental Evening News both sent reporters for interviews and reports.

  Song Wenfei saw Han Qin come in and smiled: "Han Qin, you're the protagonist today! When we interview you later, be sure to say a few good words!"

  "Thank you, great journalist, I'll definitely make sure you're satisfied."

  Zhang Juan couldn't help but take a few more glances at Song Wenfei, seeing how familiar her son was with this female reporter. She was a very beautiful young woman, and it was clear that she had good breeding.

  As soon as Han Qin and her mother entered, Director Liu warmly welcomed them. Han Qin glanced at the camera placed on one side of the TV station and pulled Director Liu aside. In a low voice, she said: "Director Liu, I don't want to appear in our Dongfang News, please understand. If the TV station's reporter insists on recording, I refuse to participate in this ceremony!"

  Director Liu thought for a moment, found the leader of the TV station team, explained for a while, and the reporter from the TV station left reluctantly. The leader was full of resentment, as if he wanted to bite Han Qin.

  The provincial museum attaches great importance to this event and has made the ceremony quite formal. Director Liu solemnly declared: "The handover ceremony of Dongshan Provincial Museum's Tang Yin's true work officially begins!" Under the elegant music, Han Qin and Director Liu conducted the handover under the flash of cameras. The hostess also brought champagne.

  The ceremony ended, and Han Qin accepted an exclusive interview with the Oriental Evening News. Zhang Juan sat in the corner, watching Han Qin and Song Wenfei chatting like old friends, and fell into deep thought!

  On the way home, looking at her handsome son, Zhang Juan smiled and said: "Qin Er, I think you're quite suitable with that female reporter!"

  Han Qin smiled: "Mom, don't joke around, I just met a friend and only know her name!" Han Qin said this with his mouth, but in fact he and Song Wenfei had already entered a hot love affair, holding hands, hugging, first kiss, step by step romantic and intoxicating!

  Zhang Juan mysteriously said: "This matter can't escape mom's eyes, from the way that girl looks at you, I've seen everything. You must have confidence!"