Chapter 191: Ma Laosi
"I'm not lying. I really didn't make this." Zhang Yang said solemnly.

As soon as he saw the look in Teacher Bai's eyes, he knew that this guy was overthinking.

But this is not really his fault. After all, what Zhang Yang did before was really not very decent, and it might have been too much of a shock to Teacher Bai.

To the point that I'm now subconsciously doubting myself.

“But I still don’t believe it.”

Bai Haibo shook his head and motioned Zhang Yang to continue reading:

"Don't pretend you don't understand. Just tell me what this is. You know the Liangzhu divine emblem from earlier, so there's no reason why you wouldn't know this."

"Yes, Zhang Yang, don't be scared."

Li Zi encouraged quietly beside him, "Don't be afraid even if it was you who did it. I know the best lawyer in Qingzhou, and he will definitely help you out."

"Hahaha, Sister Zi, please stop making trouble."

Zhang Yang gently squeezed Li Zi's hand, and the latter immediately covered her mouth.

He turned to Bai Haibo again: "I actually recognize this thing."

"The most typical trident-shaped jade ornament among the Liangzhu culture jade artifacts, right?"

"Like a bird spreading its wings upward, it is also a form of expression of the Liangzhu people's bird totem."

"Yes, you are right."

Bai Haibo didn't say much. After confirming Zhang Yang's answer, he took the initiative to reach out and help move to the next picture.

"I recognize this one, too. It's a four-layered jade cong with animal face patterns."

"What's next?"

"The jade pendants with animal face patterns and fish shapes should be a pair. Is there only one here?"

"666."

The look in Bai Haibo's eyes when he looked at Zhang Yang changed from suspicion to affirmation.

The shapes of prehistoric jade and stone tools are very abstract. Except for some stone tools, which have the shadow of modern tools, the shapes of most other objects are unrecognizable to ordinary people.

But Zhang Yang is obviously not among them.

Some people even believe that he specializes in the study of Liangzhu culture.

"Master Zhang, let's be frank. Which of these pieces are yours? Or are they all the ones you sell in Yangcheng?"

"Teacher Bai, why don't you get me a few more stone tools to identify? I promise I don't know."

"That's unnecessary. Your level is like the sun at noon. It's already very dazzling. I know without even going out in the sun that you can't open your eyes."

"Um...thank you for the compliment."

Zhang Yang didn’t find any other photos in the other person’s phone, so he returned it with some regret.

In fact, it was okay for him to admit that he made the thing himself. He just happened to take this opportunity to let an expert like Teacher Bai explain some jade knowledge to him and Li Zi for free.

It is quite interesting to have such a wonderful thing during the boring journey.

Looks like a bit of a jokester.

Of course, Zhang Yang still had some integrity. He finally told the other party with a serious face:

"Teacher Bai, I'm telling you the truth too. This is the first time I've seen these things in my life. If I lied to you, punish me... I won't be able to get married in this life."

"It doesn't have to be so heavy, right?"

"Yes, otherwise I think you'll die of internal friction."

"Okay, then I believe you."

Teacher Bai nodded and lay down on his seat.

This time he felt even more uncomfortable.

If it wasn't a fake antique made by Zhang Yang, then who was it? The world is so big, where can I find it myself?

Zhang Yang saw that Teacher Bai looked depressed, so he tactfully chose not to disturb him.

Continue chatting with Li Zi in a low voice.

"Zhang Yang, why is Teacher Bai acting so weird?" Li Zi asked in confusion.

"I don't know, but I suspect that there must be fakes in the pictures he showed me, but he didn't notice."

“In the end, I got slapped in the face.”

"So there's a hurdle in my heart that I can't get over."

"Is that so? Then he is quite pitiful too." Li Zi nodded.

"Who says it's not true? Some people nowadays forge antiques not to make money, but just to fool experts and become famous. It's outrageous."

"It's not easy for treasure appraisers. I really don't know what these people are thinking."

"A-choo!" Zhang Yang sneezed softly.

"What's wrong? Is the air conditioner too cold?" Li Zi asked with concern.

Zhang Yang waved his hands: "It's okay, it's okay, I guess someone is saying something bad about me!"

...For the next few hours, Teacher Bai didn't say a word and just stood there with his eyes closed, not moving.

If it weren't for the occasional snoring, Zhang Yang would have wanted to ask the flight attendant to see if he had fainted from anger.

After getting off the plane and on the way to the exit, Bai Haibo caught up with him again.

"Sorry to bother you one last time."

"Do you know a craftsman named Ma Laosi in Qingzhou? I heard that he specializes in selling antique jade."

"Zhang Mazi's mash?"

"Yes, it's the numbness of insensitivity."

"I don't know him." Zhang Yang shook his head and looked at Li Zi: "Have you heard of him?"

"Let me think about it..."

Li Zi looked thoughtful, and finally shook her head and said she didn't know him.

After listening to this, Bai Haibo left in frustration.

This person was the key clue he had just received from his secretary. It was said that this batch of problematic goods was bought from an antique dealer named "Ma Laosi".

Whether it is true or not, just find this Ma Laosi and you will know.

By the way, it can also help the financial backers behind the scenes to investigate whether this is a setup against him.

"Okay, thank you both."

"Master Zhang, I won't bother you anymore."

"You're welcome." Zhang Yang bowed to Teacher Bai and watched him leave.

When the person completely disappeared from his sight, he hugged Li Zi and asked in her ear:

"You know Ma Laosi, right?"

"Don't you know him?" Li Zi blinked innocently.

"Don't lie to me. You were curling your nose when you were talking just now. This is a micro-expression when you are lying. You must know this person."

"Really?" Li Zi arched her nose and reached out to touch it.

But when she saw the amused expression on Zhang Yang's face, she immediately realized that she had been fooled.

Her behavior just now was a disguised admission that she lied.

"Well, I do know this person, but I don't know if it's him that Mr. Bai is looking for."

Li Zi spread her hands and explained:

"I remember my dad once said that he wanted to ask Ma Laosi to design the tomb."

"Because this guy named Ma was a very famous local tomb robber, but he has retired many years ago."

"But I don't know why the deal didn't work out in the end, and it fell on your shoulders."

"And then? Nothing more?"

"Gone."

"That's it? Then you can definitely tell Mr. Bai!"

Zhang Yang expressed his confusion.

"If you tell him, won't he come to bother you for no reason in the next few days?"

Li Zi put on an old and calculating look and said:
"After we finish the Bangzi issue, if Mr. Bai hasn't found out yet, we'll remind him."

"But to be honest, if you ask some senior people in the industry, you will definitely be able to find out."

Zhang Yang thought about it carefully and felt that what Li Zi said made sense.

Compared with Teacher Bai’s troubles, Zhu Ruyan’s affairs are indeed more important.

Besides, Bai Haibo didn’t say what he wanted to do with the man named Ma. What if he just wanted to have tea or talk about business?

So let’s go and deal with the ancient tombs in Korea first.

I heard that Zhu Ruyan has already chosen the address in South Gyeongsang Province.

Facing east and sitting west with the mountain at its back, it must be a blessed land with great fortune. Surely some good things will be unearthed there?
Zhu Ruyan herself was also very anxious.

Zhang Yang and Li Zi had just checked into the hotel in Qingzhou when she called:
"Master Zhang, can you help determine the size of the ruins first?"

"Are you in such a hurry?"

"It's really urgent. After the location of the main tomb has been determined, the Bangzi side is going to bury some things outside to slowly attract the attention of the archaeological team..."

“Professional!”

After listening to Zhu Ruyan's strategy, Zhang Yang was in awe.

As expected of an archaeologist, this site seems more scientific than the excavation site where Anna's mother forged the bronze sword.

"Then let's design a 120 square meter site first."

Zhang Yang thought of the most labor-saving method, which was to find a 120-square-meter unfinished house and then design it one-to-one in the manner of a tomb.

When the time comes, we will split it up and move the complete set to South Korea!
(End of this chapter)