Arty Records

Wei Deli was about to cry, if it wasn't for the brown, yellow, white and black beauties in the administration building blowing kisses to him one after another, maybe he could really cry.Because he was with him all the way, all the procedures were simple and convenient, and they were completed quickly.

According to the requirements of the project, participants must cooperate with any professor of Price Oriental Research Institute to complete at least one project, and all the results are jointly signed.In addition, a special research course is provided for undergraduate senior students, which must be completed for two semesters.As for the public lectures of the graduate school, as long as you have time, you can listen to them casually.For other small-scale training courses, as long as the teacher has no opinion, there is no limit.

The three of them came out of the administration building. Fang Sishen held a thick course guide and opened a page casually, just like a child seeing candy, he couldn't bear to look up.

Wei Deli looked at the sky and complained tearfully: "Fang, you don't need to love me, but how can you love him?" Pointing at Hong Xinyao, "How can you love him, this, this..."

Young Master Hong stood in front of Fang Sishen, raised his chin, and pushed his fingers away: "You know he doesn't love you, that's enough. As for who he loves, it's none of your business?" Said the two sentences in Spanish Yes, clear and loud.A few students passing by were looking here curiously, and there was a burst of whistles and boos.

Fang Sishen blushed, and slapped Hong Xinyao on the head with the course guide in his hand, and asked Wei Deli cautiously and apologetically, "Where shall we go next?"

Wei Deli looked at his watch angrily: "It's still early, Professor Hotz should not have left yet, let's meet and get to know each other."

Professor Holtz is a well-known expert in the study of ancient oriental civilizations in the Western academic circles, and was also Wade's tutor.Because the project required Fang Sishen to cooperate with a professor from the Oriental Research Institute on a project, Wei Deli naturally recommended him to his mentor.

The campus is too big, Hong Fang and the two got into Wei Deli's car.The Oriental Research Institute is located on the south side of the Prius campus, beside the beautiful Hongfeng Lake, not too far away.The car was parked in front of a huge classical square courtyard building by the lake, but on the other side, a house was built in imitation of the traditional garden style of Xia Kingdom, with painted eaves and painted buildings, which stood out.

Weideli pointed to those houses and said, "That is the library and museum of the Institute of Oriental Studies, which was designed and supervised by my grandfather." His tone was full of pride.

Wei Deli's grandfather, Jerome Wheatley, named Wei Junren in Xia Wen, went to the Xia Kingdom to preach in the first 20 years of the Republic. He was once trusted by those in power and served as a government translator and consultant.After staying in Daxia for a full 16 years, because of the outbreak of the unification war, I reluctantly returned to my hometown with a large number of antiques and cultural relics collected over more than ten years.

Hong Xinyao looked in the direction of his fingers and asked, "Where are my batches kept?"

Wei Deli nodded: "Yes, I moved a special place in the warehouse. You refused to let me take it out. Now that Fang is here, it should be possible to do it, right?"

Hong Xinyao said, "I'll talk about it after my brother reads it." Turning to Fang Sishen, he explained, "It was the batch of antiques that I asked the teacher to look at last year and finally decided to buy. At that time, my third sister helped me to do it. Unfortunately, my third sister That person." Laughing, "I can find her for urgent matters. Long-term storage is not reliable. I am really afraid that she will sell it for me one day. In the end, I had to find Daniel and put it in their college museum for safekeeping."

Custody, of course, comes at a price.Weideli came forward to negotiate the terms, and the things would be kept in the Museum of the Oriental Research Institute for free. Once the owner decides to transfer or disclose them, they must be exhibited in the museum for half a year unconditionally, and the research priority should be maximized.Now that Fang Sishen is here, the most perfect solution is undoubtedly to cooperate with Professor Holtz, together with Wedley and other relevant scholars, to start the research work on this batch of cultural relics.

Chief among these are six bronze vessels.After a rough look at it, Professor Weldley and Holtz believed that the material and casting process had obvious characteristics of the Warring States Period, and there was nothing unusual about it.The biggest highlight lies in the inscriptions on it that resemble decorative patterns, with a unique style.This judgment is consistent with Hua Dingsong's original conclusion.This is also the reason why it is likely to take ancient text scholars as the main force of textual research.

Fang Sishen knew about these items, and also guessed that he bought them in the end.It's just that during those days, there was a lot of chaos, and this matter passed by in a blink of an eye, and then I forgot about it.Only then did I realize that this was mostly why he came here.I didn't expect the thing to be here, and it has such a close relationship with Wei Deli.At the same time, he also realized that he had previously consulted Wei Deli about potential research topics, and the new discovery of inscriptions he mentioned probably referred to this.

I heard Hong Xinyao ask: "Can I watch it today?"

Wei Deli said: "The museum is only open until three o'clock in the afternoon, and it's too late now." He had already reminded the other party to come in the morning, who knew that this slacker insisted on beating jet lag first.

Young Master Hong giggled and said, "Aren't you a school manager, open a back door!"

Wei Deli replied bluntly: "There is no back door!"

Fang Sishen couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Hong Xinyao turned to him, and said sadly: "Brother, you know, I don't understand anything. This foreign devil may have done something to trick me, anyway, I can't see it, he is just a waste of money. You You have to keep your eyes open for me, and don't be fooled by him."

This batch of antiques was introduced to Hong Xinyao by Wei Deli, and they were taking the common risk, so they still don't have the nerve to touch the large amount of commission.Hearing him so caring about squeezing himself in front of the person he likes, he really became angry and yelled: "Don't talk nonsense! How can you say that I lied to you! A gentleman can't stand without faith, Fang, I never lie, you know I never lie..."

Fang Sishen had no choice but to slap the curriculum guide in his hand on the head of Young Master Hong again, comforting the furious Wei Deli: "I'm sorry, Daniel, he was joking. We all know you are a sincere gentleman." Changing the subject, "Why haven't you arrived yet?" ?”

At this moment, the three of them were walking through the ivy-covered corridor.Wei Deli pointed to the end of the corridor: "It's just ahead."

When he came to Professor Hotz's office, after Wei Deli's introduction, he withdrew and waited outside with Hong Xinyao.Seeing him turn his head to look out the window, Young Master Hong ignored him and bumped his elbow: "Hey, why don't you... have a fight?"

Wei Deli turned his head, looked at Hong Xinyao's current size, and looked at his own fists. He probably felt that it was difficult to win, and hummed: "The benevolent loves others, and I oppose the use of violence."

Young Master Hong heard the word "lover" and furiously said, "He is mine, no matter how much you love, it's useless!"

Wei Deli stared at him for a while, then became annoyed: "You really...haven't improved at all." He frowned, "How could Fang like you...it's so strange..."

Young Master Hong didn't care about his ridicule, he put his arms around his shoulders, and looked like a good brother: "Don't be sad, brother, everyone has their own fate, you just haven't come yet."

Wei Deli tutored him in Spanish for a year of elementary school, and Hong Dashao also rescued him from the detention center. The two can be said to be teachers, students and friends.Later, he partnered with Daxia antiques and contemporary artworks, and Hong Xinyao planned to formally hire the other party as an overseas consultant for Zhenxintang in the next step.He doesn't have many acquaintances in Citigroup, so a local foreign devil who is capable and well-connected, has a deep friendship and is reliable, is a rare commodity to live in.No matter how guarded you are in personal relationships, relationships must be firmly in your hands.

Probably completely shocked by Fang Sishen's weird taste, Wei Deli never mentioned the words "love him but not me" again.

The three of them had dinner together in the restaurant of the institute. Weideli asked about the meeting with Professor Hotz. Fang Sishen smiled: "The professor asked me to give him a detailed research feasibility report within a month. Daniel, what time does the museum open in the morning?" ?”

"Ten o'clock."

"Then I'll be there before ten o'clock tomorrow."

Having made an appointment for tomorrow's business, the three of them chatted while having dinner, as if returning to the wonderful time they spent together four years ago. Xia Wen and Western languages ​​were mixed together, chatting and laughing, very cheerful.Taking advantage of Wei Deli's inattention, Fang Sishen asked Hong Xinyao in a low voice: "Is he not angry anymore?"

Young Master Hong said proudly, "I'm also his benefactor. Of course, saving him at that time was entirely out of your face." I added in my heart, I will be the boss of foreign devils sooner or later, just wait and see.

After a while, Hong Xinyao began to complain that the western food was too unpalatable.He is actually very used to eating Western-style fast food, but that is in China.The real Citigroup diet is unexpectedly different from the improved version of Daxia.

Wei Deli said: "Today is too late, please go to Xia Guo Restaurant for dinner tomorrow."

Hong Xinyao asked: "Is there a place to cook in the dormitory?"

"Yes. But you know, the equipment is all Western-style, which may not be suitable for cooking your dishes."

Hong Xinyao went on to persuade Fang Sishen: "Don't live in the dormitory, okay? When you get busy, you don't have time to cook by yourself." Pointing to the food on the dining table, he looked contemptuous, "These things are either cold or cold. It’s hard, it’s either sour or sweet. Don’t go back and research it before making it, and eat it first.”

Wei Deli was inspired by his words, and said earnestly: "The conditions in the dormitory are very good. Moreover, the food in the college cafeteria is not bad."

Hong Xinyao said: "We have a friend who rented a house, and the most important thing is to have chef Xia Guo to cook."

When Wei Deli heard this, he immediately became greedy: "Can I go and taste it?"

Young Master Hong rolled his eyes: "No."

Fang Sishen did not back down on this issue: "I live in a dormitory. The dormitory is convenient. Daniel, I will trouble you to show me the way later."

Hong Xinyao knew that as soon as he left, Fang Sishen would definitely live in the dormitory.I can't screw him for a while, so let's give up for now.

After visiting the dormitory, it was dark.Wei Deli thoughtfully sent the two back to the administrative building, and then they drove back by themselves.

On the way, Hong Xinyao couldn't help but continue to lobby: "You see, Xiao Liu has to go to class every day anyway, so he can pick you up and drop you off at any time. It's convenient. Even if you don't drive, it only takes about [-] minutes to walk. The air on the road is good, and the scenery is also good. Best The most important thing is that you can eat a satisfactory meal at any time. Which convenience in your dormitory can be better than this? Besides, if you catch a cold and catch a cold, someone will take care of you when you open the door..." The more you talk, "Citigroup looks at it on the surface Taiping, when will there be a few shooting and kidnapping cases? Who can guarantee that there will be no blind people who rob money and sex..."

Fang Sishen was flipping through the course guide, and almost hit him on the head again, but found that he was driving, so stop.

Seriously said: "I will visit them often. If there is a real need, I will consider staying here."

What else did Hong Xinyao want to say, Fang Sishen said: "When are you going to show me the information on those things?"

Young Master Hong knew that he was really going to get angry, so he quickly replied, "Let's see when we get back." He didn't dare to mention the dormitory again.

Back at the residence, the owner hadn't come back yet, but Xiao Liu was very happy and reported the results of the day to the boss.After taking a shower, the two leaned together to look at the pictures and information on Hong Xinyao's laptop.

Although Fang Sishen had seen the photos, he only paid attention to the inscriptions.This time, after careful observation, it was recognized that the six objects were actually Yin and Yang, and they belonged to three pairs: a pair of round tripods, a pair of swords, and a pair of hooks.The shape is smooth and gorgeous, and the ornamentation is complicated and delicate, with obvious southern characteristics.The condition is well maintained, which is rare if it is genuine.

He turned his head and asked Hong Xinyao: "You decided to buy it after asking the teacher?"

"Yes. You were busy at that time, so I didn't bother you with this."

"What did the teacher tell you?"

"The old man read it for the first time, and asked me to investigate the transfer process. I asked the foreign devils to help, and asked the third sister to find someone. The content I found was similar. They all said that the seller's ancestors got it back from Xia Guo and passed it on. For three generations, it was brought out because of the bad economy. I also found two buyers before, but no one had seen such a thing and dared not make a move. The foreign devil also said that he had never seen such a thing, but he heard his grandfather tell the details of the seller. I think most of the things are true. Here, it’s all in this folder. The teacher nodded after reading these materials.”

Fang Sishen opened the document and scanned it roughly.Asked again: "Didn't you send samples for testing at that time?"

"At that time, there was no time. The seller was eager to exchange cash, and I was still hesitating. They almost sold it to someone else at a [-]% lower price. Then something happened to our family. How could I have time to do this. No, it has been delayed until now." Hong Dashao scratched his head, "Anyway, I bought everything, if it's true, wouldn't it be a day later to know, just one more day to count on? Just don't worry."

Fang Sishen rolled his eyes at him: "You really can think about it."

Young Master Hong smirked again: "It's also thanks to the delay, the price has been lowered by [-]%."

Fang Sishen said: "Isn't there someone who wants to buy it? Why do you have to sell it to you?"

"Hey! I prepared the cash one day earlier than over there." I had to seduce again, "At the critical moment, it depends on the efficiency..."

Fang Sishen ignored him and looked at the screen seriously.Within 2 minutes, the people on the side were completely left out.Hong Xinyao stretched out his hand and waved it in front of his eyes, who knew that he held the computer and turned in a very natural direction, continuing to read, not paying attention to this small gesture at all.

That little look of concentrating on it is really itchy.Hong Xinyao watched with him for a while, the more itchy he got, he simply walked out of the room.I went to Xiao Liu's door and looked around, and saw that he was studying with earphones chattering, a good student.So I went downstairs and turned around.Wang Wei has another residence in the school, so he doesn't come here every day.Prius is notoriously difficult to graduate, Liang Ruogu has a heavy academic burden and doesn't have much time to wander.First Young Master Hong chatted with Liang Caizi, brought up a plate of cut fruits, and shouted to Xiao Liu's room, "Go down and get the fruits yourself." He came back and lay down next to Fang Sishen.

He picked up a piece of apple, clicked it until there was only one bite left, and stuffed it into his mouth.

Picking up half a banana, biting down until there was only one bite left, stuffing it into his mouth.

He picked up a cherry, bit off half of it, took out the pit with his teeth, and stuffed the remaining half into his mouth.

After eating most of the plate like this, Fang Sishen suddenly asked: "Do you have to be here to move things?"

Hong Xinyao immediately said: "I will give you a power of attorney, and you will exercise all rights for me. The documents are ready-made. Go to the museum tomorrow and just sue them."

Fang Sishen raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "Everyone's rights? Then what if I accidentally sell it?"

Hong Xinyao kissed his lips that were rosy from the fruit juice: "Then sell yourself to me as compensation."

Fang Sishen ignored his crazy words: "This is not good. You just need to give me a letter of authorization for research."

"I think it's pretty good. Think about it, you have a lot of power, so Professor Huozi, and that foreign devil, Wade Li, have to listen to you on this matter." Young Master Hong became serious, "In other people's territory In fact, there is no reliance on it, and it is easy to be manipulated. Besides, I only trust you." In a blink of an eye, I am not serious, "I don't care about other things, but if you want to touch your man's things, of course you must have the final say."

Fang Sishen patted him, and the cursor slid over several pictures: "Let me tell you about the preliminary plan. First, we need to take samples for testing, including X-ray nondestructive testing, carbon fourteen determination of attachments, and thermoluminescence measurement of fan soil." , fluorescence spectrum analysis, quartz hydration layer measurement, etc., the laboratory at Price University can definitely do it." After a short pause, "To be honest, these tests are quite expensive, and I think they will probably ask you to pay for them."

Young Master Hong asked curiously, "Eh? I asked Lao Tzu for money after giving him research for nothing?"

Fang Sishen smiled: "What to say. But you can take advantage of these two days to talk about it with Daniel, and strive to include all the testing items in the subject. And," eyes narrowed, "the laboratory here is probably very There are very few opportunities to determine this type of antiquities, so it should be of great interest."

Young Master Hong put his arms around him: "Understood, I understand, my daughter-in-law will save money for me, it's so virtuous!"

Fang Sishen glared at him, and then said: "After these tests are completed, the age can basically be determined. However, it is not convincing enough to determine the authenticity only by the test results of the instrument. Because technology can be deceived by technology, high-tech counterfeiting means , it is possible to deceive the high-tech identification methods. So the second step, that is, what the teacher asked you to do at the beginning, is to verify the circulation process. Of course, as part of the research, it must be more refined and convincing than what you have already done. High-tech Falsification is something that happened in the last half century. If a detailed and reliable circulation process is verified, coupled with technical inspection reports, supporting each other, there will be nothing to say about authenticity. However, there will be a problem involved here. "

Young Master Hong humbly asked for advice: "What's the problem?"

"The verification of the circulation process depends on whether the previous collectors are willing to accept interviews and whether they are willing to disclose information related to them."

Young Master Hong slapped his chest when he heard the words: "So it's this. It's okay, if you give them some benefits, I will definitely agree. I sold everything for money, and irrelevant information can be sold even more."

Fang Sishen nodded: "I hope so. But even if the age is determined, it can only prove the ancientness of the item, not its unique value. The most striking part of these bronzes is the inscription, so the third step is to Verify the inscription. If..."

Smiled: "The first time you asked the teacher, I was just guessing wildly. In fact, I didn't think they were genuine. I didn't expect the teacher to nod and let you buy them. If this is the case..." He licked his lips, his eyes became eager, "If it is really related to the ancient Jiuxi country, it is a new discovery that fills in the blank."

Hong Xinyao was overjoyed: "Really? Fill in the blank?"

Fang Sishen was obviously in high spirits, but he still refused to say big words: "Well, maybe not. After all, no similar evidence has been found before, so it is impossible to draw conclusions easily. In any case, the new discovery is for sure."

Hong Xinyao slapped his hands lightly: "Hey! I earned it!"

Suddenly he became serious again: "Brother, there is a confidentiality clause in the agreement between me and the foreign devil. Even if the research exhibition is made public, the owner's information must never be disclosed. I will make it clear to him that all research is up to you in secret, and in the open. Let them take the lead. Don't accidentally say it."

Fang Sishen nodded: "Yes, I know."

First Young Master Hong blinked his eyes and begged for a reward: "Brother, only you know all my secrets. I found such a good thing for you, here, how about a reward?"