Chapter 99 The Best Destination
The other three experts in the archaeological team were concentrating on examining Zhang Yang's work, as if they were conducting an archaeological excavation.

Regardless of whether you can see the problem or not, let me just ask you whether you are taking it seriously?

Only Professor Li didn't.

He had already watched it once, so at this moment, he was paying attention to the situation of his wife, Teacher Ma.

When Professor Li first saw her holding the notebook and asking Zhang Yang questions, he didn't think there was anything wrong.

But Zhang Yang's "Ah?", coupled with an extremely surprised expression, instantly made him curious.

How did you make Xiao Zhang scream?
This is not recommended.

Professor Li quickly walked up to Zhang Yang and the other man and asked:
"What's wrong? Lao Ma, please don't make things difficult for Boss Zhang."

Teacher Ma was looking at Zhang Yang with a sharp gaze, hoping to get a positive answer from him.

Being interrupted suddenly, I was very unhappy and said softly:
"Don't come and make trouble, you old man. I'm talking to Xiao Zhang about serious business."

"What's the matter? Tell me about it."

"It has nothing to do with you."

"Can't you just say something about it if it's irrelevant? That doesn't make sense."

"Are you a police officer from the Pacific? Why are you so narrow-minded?"

When the old couple started arguing, Professor Li's family status was clear at a glance.

Zhang Yang didn't know whether he should laugh or not. He pointed at the other three experts who were particularly focused and told them:

"Teachers, let's go out and talk."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Teacher Ma answered very cooperatively.

This scene left Professor Li stunned.

When Lao Ma was arguing with himself, he actually listened to other people's advice?
My own son, daughter, and son-in-law can’t do it.

Is this still the stubborn old lady?

He patted his wife's shoulder from behind and said in a deliberately funny way:
"I don't care who you are, get off Lao Ma right now!"

"Um?!"

Teacher Ma turned around angrily, glared at Professor Li fiercely, and at the same time reached out and pinched his waist.

hiss~
Now Professor Li was sure that it was still the same old lady, and she was just giving face to Zhang Yang.

But why?

Is it because his murals are imitated well?

Professor Li's question was soon answered.

When he heard that his wife wanted to take Zhang Yang and his antique murals to the Dunhuang Research Institute, the old man's face showed a somewhat solemn expression.

Oh no, I'm alone at home, so doesn't it fall on me to pick up my grandson from school every day?
Thinking about being poked in the back every day, his originally sunny face suddenly turned gloomy, as if his phone was about to go off the screen.

"What's the matter? Do you have any problem with it? Are you putting pressure on me by making that expression?"

Teacher Ma knew what her husband wanted to say.

She said this with a predictive tone, and emphasized:
"I'm on a business trip for the research of Dunhuang culture. Can you please stop talking about family matters and be more open-minded?"

Professor Li's secrets were touched upon and he showed an embarrassed expression on his face.

There were no words for a moment.

Zhang Yang was standing nearby, thinking about all the sad things that had happened in his life, and that’s why he didn’t laugh out loud.

What kind of family affair could have made the two old professors so embarrassed?
After a while, it was Professor Li who broke the silence first.

He pretended to be indifferent and said:
"Just go if you want, what does it have to do with me?"

Then he walked to Zhang Yang, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly:
"Boss Zhang, I'm actually worried about you!"

"Worried about me?" Zhang Yang looked puzzled.

What is there to worry about if you travel to Dunhuang at your own expense?
"Do you really know what the Dunhuang Research Institute is like?" Professor Li said mysteriously.

“Isn’t it a place where experts like Mr. Ma gather together to study how to protect and restore murals?”

"I'm not talking about the work content, I'm talking about the atmosphere there..."

Professor Li ignored the old lady's cold eyes and said righteously:

"I can't just watch you jump into the fire.

Believe me, a young person like you will find it very, very boring there.

There are no entertainment facilities. Every day when I wake up and open my eyes, I see murals.

When I go to bed at night and lift the quilt, I still see the mural inside.”

"Teacher Ma, you can't refute this point, right?" Professor Li asked very righteously.

The old lady didn't say anything, which was considered as her agreement.

But she quickly explained:

"Don't worry, Zhang Yang. After you go there, it will take at most ten days or half a month. You can come back before you get bored."

"You also know that a trip there is not only a chance to gain experience, but it is also a valuable life experience in your limited life."

"Right?"

"Yeah, I think so."

Zhang Yang nodded and then looked at Professor Li.

It's your turn, old man.

It's your turn to refute.

Speak freely, I guarantee that the referee robot will be fair and beautiful.

"Ten days and a half month?"

Professor Li's face was filled with a bright smile. To put it another way, he was grinning:

"Boss Zhang, I can boldly predict that there will be only two situations after you go there.

One possibility is that the murals you painted are very good and those people at the Dunhuang Research Institute cannot learn from you.

Then they will definitely not let you go and will try every possible means to paint a rosy picture for you and keep you there.

This way, you should be able to go home once a year in the future.

The rest of the time I was painting in the caves, like an ascetic monk in the Tang Dynasty."

"..."

"What about the other situation?" Zhang Yang asked, his smile having faded.

Because I feel that what Professor Li said makes some sense.

In fact, Zhang Yang had imagined such a scene before, but not by the research institute, but by a counterfeiting group, specifically making counterfeit goods for them.

"The second situation, hahahaha, is that they don't study the murals anymore, but study you directly."

"Who made you so capable?"

"What are you talking about? We are not a mental hospital. Besides, Boss Zhang is not a mental patient."

Teacher Ma was very dissatisfied with Professor Li's statement.

But she did not refute the first scenario.

Professor Li did not speak this time, but raised his eyebrows at Zhang Yang, meaning:

You know!
"Boss Zhang, you don't really believe what this old man said, do you? He is just jealous that I can achieve research results."

"I'm jealous of you? Don't forget who asked you to come here? Without me, would you be able to meet Boss Zhang?"

Seeing that the old couple was about to quarrel again, Zhang Yang quickly spoke up to stop them:
"Don't be angry, listen to my advice.

Although I have a deep interest in restoring the Dunhuang murals, now is not a very good time. I am just an ordinary self-employed person, far from being as powerful as you think, Mr. Ma. "

"No, no, no, you are really amazing." Teacher Ma said repeatedly.

She had already understood the meaning of Zhang Yang's words.

"Teacher, please listen to me.

Here’s what I think. You can first send these murals to the Dunhuang Research Institute and let the experts there take a good look at them.

If they all think that I am an indispensable talent, it will not be too late to let me go.

You think so? "

After listening to this, Teacher Ma nodded in understanding.

She took out her notebook and wrote down Zhang Yang's various contact information.

Then he vowed:

"I will fly to the Dunhuang Research Institute tomorrow and let you know as soon as I get the results."

"By the way, I want to ask you one more question: where did you copy these murals from? Why don't I have any impression of them?"

"This matter is a bit complicated."

Zhang Yang thought about it and said:
"There was a transnational antique dealer who had this kind of murals. I saw them by chance and thought they might be lost in Dunhuang, so I copied them."

"I see."

Teacher Ma nodded in sudden realization. She thought for a moment and added:

"Perhaps these murals of yours can be placed in the caves of Dunhuang. In my opinion, the level of many restoration experts is not as good as yours."

Zhang Yang's eyes lit up when he heard this.

If the Dunhuang murals could return to their corresponding caves, that would definitely be the best destination for them.

Things are not like a hundred years ago now. These murals will definitely be properly preserved.

Zhang Yang quickly said:

"If that's the case, I'll just donate these murals."

"No, no." Teacher Ma said with a smile on his face: "We still have sufficient research funds, and we will give you corresponding compensation when the time comes."

"Actually, a certificate is also fine." Zhang Yang added with a smile.

If it is an honorary certificate from the Dunhuang Research Institute, he is willing to display it directly in the store.

Seeing Zhang Yang and Teacher Ma chatting so happily, Professor Li next to them felt a little bitter.

Originally, his family status was not high.

By the time Professor Ma returns from Dunhuang, he may not even be able to maintain his academic status.

Professor Li, who has been strong all his life, wants to do something.

He looked at the bronze ware in the window and suddenly his eyes lit up.

Yes, Boss Zhang also knows how to deal with bronze ware.

You can study his... bronze ware!

Those in the warehouse are said to be imitations, but I can't see any problems with them. Why don't I borrow them back and study them?

He quickly expressed his thoughts with great expectation.

But Zhang Yang shook his head:
"Professor Li, to be honest, there are actually a few bronze artifacts in there, and they are authentic."

"So what? Can't you just pick out the real ones?"

Professor Li said indifferently.

Many senior private collectors have some antiques in their hands.

So Professor Li was not surprised that Zhang Yang had the real thing in his hands, and even took it for granted.

The technology of imitating antique bronze ware is usually passed down through several generations. It would be abnormal if a family like this didn't have a few authentic items!
"It's not very convenient to pick it out."

Zhang Yang smiled somewhat subtly, and his smile was very meaningful.

"Bronze ware is a hot potato right now."

Professor Li was silent and pondered for a while.

It took him a long time to realize that Zhang Yang didn't trust him.

But he couldn't find any way to convince Zhang Yang for a while.

After all, not everyone is willing to display their family authentic items in public. What if they are confiscated?
In the end, I only got 500 yuan + certificate.

But Professor Li didn't want to give up easily.

He felt that even if Zhang Yang was the inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, the lifelike antique bronze ware in the warehouse could not be made casually.

If you miss this village, you may miss this store.

Professor Li thought about it and assured Zhang Yang with a serious face:

"Boss Zhang, give me a chance."

"Keep all the bronze artifacts and don't sell them yet. I'll find someone you can absolutely trust to endorse me."

(End of this chapter)