325 A Prodigy’s Painting
Although some people were indeed afraid of the Zhou Family’s financial resources and stopped following, the people on the second floor were all famous people. They would definitely not let Elder Zhou be so arrogant.
For a moment, it became a battle between the two floors.
On the other hand, Old Master Cui pondered as he sized up the calligraphy and painting in the middle of the stage. He also liked calligraphy and painting. Although he did not know much, he could tell that the painting in the middle of the stage was extraordinary.
Seeing how enthusiastic Elder Zhou was, it further proved the value of this painting.
Cui Hong was also a little tempted. Although he did not like calligraphy and paintings, it did not stop him from showing off. Moreover, the Cui Family did not lack money.
Thinking of this, he did not hesitate anymore and pressed the button. Seeing how straightforward he was, although Old Master Cui frowned slightly, he did not stop him.
Although there was still no commotion in Xiang Yin’s private room this time, Old Master Cui still planned to bid for this painting.
Although Gu Man had displayed astonishing talent in stone gambling, stone gambling was different from calligraphy and painting. He only treated her as a junior who was not interested in calligraphy and painting.
As more and more people joined on the second floor, the auction gradually became fervent. The manager finally smiled. Fortunately, there were no mistakes in the last item. Otherwise, he would have really lost face.
Although more and more people were bidding, as the price continued to rise, many people retreated. For a moment, only Elder Zhou and Old Master Cui were still auctioning.
Hearing the posture of the two private rooms beside him, Xiang Yin said meaningfully, “Aren’t you going to stop Old Master Cui.”
Gu Man had actually just sent a message to Old Master Cui, but he did not seem to be looking at his phone.
It would have been fine if it was any other auction item, but it was something she had drawn. It would not be worth it if Old Master Cui spent a high price to buy her painting.
Moreover, although she was not the one who sold this painting, Gu Man still felt inexplicably guilty.
Without any hesitation, she stood up and walked towards the private room next door.
The knock on the door made Cui Hong, who was in the midst of a passionate auction, pause and look at the door.
Who would come to the private room at this time? It couldn’t be Elder Zhou who came to ask them to give up on the auction, right?
Although it was not Elder Zhou, Gu Man’s arrival clearly surprised Cui Hong. He did not stop moving and smiled at Gu Man.
After all, she was someone the old man cared about. They had to be on good terms.
“Uncle Cui, this painting is not real.”
Gu Man’s straightforwardness made Cui Hong stop what he was doing. Then, he chuckled and continued the auction.
“You might not know Wang Zhi well, so you think this painting is fake. Although Wang Zhi is not famous now, he was a famous painter in the Northern Song Dynasty.”
After a while, Cui Hong also tried to catch up on information about Wang Zhi. Although there was little information online, it was not completely nonexistent, so he still understood a little.
After learning about Wang Zhi’s career, his intention to bid for this landscape painting became even more certain.
“I know Wang Zhi, but this painting was not drawn by Wang Zhi.”
Gu Man’s words made Cui Hong frown tightly. Elder Zhou, who had always liked calligraphy and paintings, had already determined that this was Wang Zhi’s painting. She was just a little girl who did not know anything. How could she be sure that it was not?
Cui Hong was unwilling to tangle with Gu Man too much. He only nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. His perfunctory attitude naturally caused the old man to be dissatisfied.
“Why don’t you listen to what Gu Man said? She said that this painting is fake, so she naturally has her reasons.”
Cui Hong looked up in surprise. Old Master Cui thought too highly of this little girl outside. What could a high school student like her know? She probably just wanted to show off her presence.
Although Cui Hong was a little attentive to Gu Man because of Old Master Cui’s attitude towards Gu Man, this did not stop him from disliking Gu Man.
Gu Man could tell that Cui Hong did not believe her. It was not only because he had never stopped the bidding, but also because of his disdainful attitude.
He probably treated her as an impractical little girl.