Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Appraisal Meeting (1/2)

Chapter 444: Appraisal Meeting

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“Mr. Chen, I won’t argue with you about this painting. If you have the skills, let’s appraise the other paintings!”

This statement was an admission that the rose painting was authentic.

But he didn’t want to lose face in front of Hansis, and he also wanted to keep making a living in the field of art appraisal in the future.

Chen Yu had no desire to engage, as he saw this man as simply looking for trouble without cause.

Who would have thought Doro, like a madman, somehow produced another painting and placed it in front of Chen Yu.

“If you can tell the origin of this painting, I’ll acknowledge your superiority!”

Chen Yu let out a sigh, truly not expecting this man to be so aggressively confrontational.

Clearly, he wanted to prove himself in front of Hansis but insisted on dragging him down, too.

“Mr. Doro, some contests are better left unfought, lest we all end up looking bad if you lose.”

Chen Yu’s words carried a hint of warning.

But Doro didn’t care about that, directly offering the painting to him.

“Please, Mr. Chen, have a look!”

Chen Yu sighed helplessly and took the painting into his hands.

“If I’m not mistaken, this is not a paper painting but a fresco that has been rubbed off the walls of Notre-Dame Cathedral.”

Doro was dumbstruck.

The painting was indeed his masterpiece, a classic image he had specially copied from the wall of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

He then aged it using unique methods, so that at a glance, it seemed like an ancient painting from the medieval period.

He had deceived countless top-level art connoisseurs with this painting, but to his shock, Chen Yu saw through it at a glance.

“That’s impossible, I’ve taken all details into consideration, whether it’s the paper or the changes in the pigments. I’ve refined them thoroughly. You only glanced at it, how could you see through it?”

Chen Yu sighed helplessly and without saying much more, returned the painting to Doro.

“If your study of art appraisal is just for competition with others, then I suggest you better leave this circle.”

With these cold words, he prepared to leave.

Hansis hurried to stop Chen Yu.

“Mr. Chen, please don’t be angry. Later on this level, we are hosting a large-scale painting appraisal event. It’d be a shame if a master appraiser like you didn’t attend.”

Chen Yu coughed twice, “When I got on board, the tickets were sold out; I’m afraid I’m not qualified to participate.”

Hansis quickly pulled out a golden ticket from his person.

“As it happens, I have one spare ticket here. Please, Mr. Chen, accept it.”

Chen Yu was inwardly pleased, regardless, he now had a ticket.

Hansis didn’t say much more, promptly leading Chen Yu and Doro to the nearby restaurant.

After the incident just now, Doro felt disgraced and recognized that Chen Yu’s appraisal skills were indeed superior to his own.

“Mr. Chen, I was offensive just now, and I hope you can forgive me! Also, I have another painting. If you like it, I can give it to you,” he said as he took out a well-preserved small painting from his pocket.