QT- I’m Almost Died
Chapter 265. Yi Jiangnan, Who Creates Miracles
Having encountered so many bizarre and terrifying things together, and in the end, it was only thanks to Teacher Fan that everything was perfectly resolved. Chief Yan’s regard and trust in Teacher Fan had long reached its peak.
Whenever he saw Teacher Fan with his eyes lowered, his thin lips pressed together, looking as if he had doubts, his heart would instinctively skip a beat.
At that moment, he immediately stepped forward and asked in a low voice, “Teacher Fan, is there a problem with this jade carving?”
Fan Jialuo blinked, his dark pupils finally focusing, and shook his head, saying, “No, there’s no problem. Let’s send all these antiques to the lab for testing first.”
Chief Yan was relieved and immediately had the four collectors sign authorization letters before taking the treasures away. Many wealthy businessmen in the port city have a passion for collecting antiques, and many of the art pieces that sell for astronomical prices are largely driven up by their speculation. Therefore, the laboratories here are no less advanced than those on the mainland, equipped with all sorts of high-tech equipment.
The four collectors’ acting skills were superb. After entering the laboratory, their eyes were fixed on their treasures, and sweat frequently broke out on their foreheads, as if they were afraid that the appraisal results would disappoint them.
Song Rui stared at them for a while, then shook his head at Chief Yan, “Half true, half false.”
Nothing in this world can be half true and half false. If it contains even the slightest hint of falsehood, then it is false.
Chief Yan then realized that these people were putting on an act for him! But Dr. Song’s judgment could not be considered evidence. If they insisted that they knew nothing, and he could not find any flaws in their claims, Chief Yan could not do anything to them.
After two or three days of testing, the results came out, and the treasures that had been purchased at an exorbitant price were indeed fakes.
The four collectors spent 24 hours a day in the laboratory, watching the technicians complete the tests almost without blinking, so naturally they had nothing to say in their defense. Some cried out to the heavens, some beat their chests in despair, and some simply couldn’t accept it, each one looked more grief-stricken than the last.
They say the best steel should be used for the cutting edge, sure enough, the moment the expected result came out, their acting skills exploded into action.
Chief Yan was too lazy to play along and dismissed them with a few casual words, but secretly ordered investigators to monitor the suspects at all times. The fact that someone could extend their reach to the Central Museum suggests an unimaginably vast network of connections.
Fan Jialuo stopped the collectors and asked, “What are you going to do with these fakes?”
The four of them waved their hands dejectedly, “Handle it however you see fit, keeping it at home would only serve to upset us.” With that, they walked away with unsteady steps, their retreating figures looking utterly forlorn.
But Fan Jialuo had no interest in appreciating their excellent acting skills. He simply put the lotus flower carved from Dushan jade into a safe and took it back to Beijing overnight.
Upon arriving at the laboratory, he placed the jade lotus carving on the long table, and then arranged the fakes, such as the a piece of mythical black jade of Mountains and Seas, the ivory seated Buddha, and the statue of the six-armed guardian deity Mahakala, in a long row according to their order, swept his hand just above the surface, his palm hovering in the air.
Seeing his unusual behavior, Chief Yan became nervous again. He hurriedly ran up to him with small, quick steps, and asked in a dry voice, “Teacher Fan, what’s wrong with these fakes? Weren’t they already authenticated? How could there be problems again? Could it be that one of them has gained spirit?”
It’s no wonder Chief Yan thought that way, he was genuinely terrified by that man-eating plant. Lately, he’d been having nightmares every night about being entangled by the vine, having his blood drained, and being thrown onto that white, mountain made of piled-up bones. The psychological trauma was so severe that he couldn’t shake it off.
It was only then that he realized that the ban issued by the state was very reasonable. After the founding of the country, no animals or plants were supposed to gain spirit, otherwise, the world would be in total chaos!
He was just trying to find humor in his situation and made a casual joke, but he didn’t expect that Fan Jialuo’s answer would almost make him fall flat on his face.
“You’re right, one of these fakes has indeed gained spirit.”
Chief Yan broke out in a cold sweat instantly, and took several steps back, no longer daring to approach the long table.
Song Rui, however, moved even closer, holding a magnifying glass and examining each one carefully. Afterward, he even put on gloves and touched each of the fakes one by one.
Chief Yan truly admired Dr. Song’s courage. Then again, he and Teacher Fan both seemed to be the daring and fearless type, no wonder they ended up together after spending so much time together.
After examining all the fakes, Song Rui pointed to the jade lotus carving and asked, “Is this the fake that has gained spirit?”
Fan Jialuo immediately smiled, knowing that Dr. Song was very observant and would surely be able to see the difference.
“It is it. To be precise, it has not gained a spirit, but has gained spiritual qi. It is no longer a fake, but a priceless treasure comparable to those national treasures.”
Upon hearing this, Chief Yan was taken aback for a moment before approaching the long table and examining the jade lotus carving closely. He then suddenly realized that this artwork was indeed quite unique.
It is carved from a piece of pink and green Dushan jade. The two colors gradually change from dark to light, like a sunset on the horizon or a wisp of mist in a deep valley, dreamlike and ethereal.
While the color and quality of this jade are one in a million, they still pale in comparison to the unique craftsmanship of the artisan.
He carved the tender, almost juicy pink jade into a blooming lotus and a budding flower, the jade that turned from red to white was carved into a shimmering, sparkling surface of water, light green jade was used for the flower stem, and dark green jade was used for the lotus leaves. All the colors were layered together and perfectly blended through meticulous carving. When placed there, it resembled a striking three-dimensional painting, radiating the refined aesthetics of realism while brimming with the daring romance of magical surrealism.
If you don’t consider it an antique, but simply regard it as a work of art, then it is absolutely unique and extremely valuable for collection.
Upon closer inspection, Chief Yan was stunned by the beauty of the jade carving. To be honest, he wasn’t a person with much aesthetic taste, but he couldn’t help but be moved by this vibrant and spiritual beauty.
“It’s really special.” Chief Yan exclaimed sincerely.
Fan Jialuo held his palm above the fakes, sensing them one by one from left to right, and slowly said, “Yes, this is the most unique. These fakes are indeed all made by the same person. I arranged them together according to the order in which they were made. The statue of the six-armed guardian deity Mahakala was nothing more than an imitation. Though convincing enough to pass for the real thing, it lacked soul, bogged down by pure textbook craftsmanship.”
He slowly walked forward, hovering his palm above the piece of mythical black jade of Mountains and Seas, and sighed, “But his skills have improved rapidly through such imitation. I can feel that although he is proficient in calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, carving, and pottery, his favorite and most skilled skill is carving. With this piece of mythical black jade of Mountains and Seas, his craftsmanship has condensed into a craftsman’s heart.”
“With heart, the artworks born from his hands naturally possess a spirit. I can feel a burning temperature flowing continuously from this black jade, which is meticulously carved with mythical landscapes, sacred trees, and exotic creatures. It is the sheer love and concentration poured in by the sculptor. He is imitating, but he is also growing.”
Fan Jialuo continued walking forward, slowly saying, “The artworks created by him possess an increasingly profound spirit, until they reach a critical point where quantitative change leads to qualitative change. Do you know what realm lies beyond craftsmanship?”
He eventually walked up to the jade lotus carving and stood there for a long time.
Chief Yan shook his head, indicating that he did not know.
Song Rui couldn’t figure it out for the time being.
Fan Jialuo looked down at the exquisitely beautiful lotus flower and smiled as he murmured, “It is the creativity born from the fusion of superb carving skills, a fervent love for art, and unparalleled imagination. He has completely transformed to another level, possessing the power to give life to a piece of jade, a stone, or even a lump of clay.”
Fan Jialuo stretched out his slender fingertips and ran them over the fakes, sighing, “From them, I witnessed his growth at every stage, and I came to a deeper understanding of why human beings are hailed as the most intelligent of all creatures. For in this world, only human hands could create something so wondrous. Though they sit here as evidence of a crime, they are also a beautiful miracle.”
Chief Yan was so surprised that he couldn’t speak for a long time.
Fan Jialuo picked up a photograph of the suspect from the table, clasped his hands together, sensed it for a moment, and nodded, “His name is Yi Jiangnan, isn’t it? What a fine name. He probably doesn’t know what he’s doing, so when you find him, please try to protect his hands. The heritage of this country is created by each generation that grows up here. He is guilty, but he can atone for his sins by continuing this heritage.”
Chief Yan nodded hesitantly, his heart filled with shock. He never expected that such a prodigy was hidden behind this earth-shattering case. If those national treasures were beyond repair, then this person who could recreate them should be carefully protected.
Chief Yan secretly noted this down, but then heard Teacher Fan say, “You need to act quickly, or he will disappear forever.”
Chief Yan’s knees buckled, and he almost knelt down. Teacher Fan, you seriously can’t go a single day without giving everyone a heart attack, can you?
“His abilities cannot be hidden. The person who took him away will one day discover what a divine gift his hands are. Antiques with spiritual qi are becoming increasingly rare, and with him, the person behind him will never have to worry about a lack of spiritual qi again. That person will hide him away carefully and keep him for themselves.”
Fan Jialuo pointed to the lotus jade carving and said, “I can sense that this is something he recently carved, yet it was still mistaken for a fake and replaced the real thing. This shows that those people haven’t noticed his abnormality yet. We need to find him quickly.”
“Okay, I’ll send someone to investigate right away.” Chief Yan left in a hurry, but returned a little while later, excitedly saying, “I have to take this jade carving to show the top leadership! You guys help me put it in the tempered glass case, be careful, this is a priceless treasure!”
A group of technicians quickly gathered around and carefully placed the carving.
Fan Jialuo reached out his hand, silently feeling the pure and sweet fragrance emanating from the delicate pink lotus, his heart filled with indescribable complex feelings.
“Humans are truly contradictory, they excel at destruction, but they also excel at creation.” Fan Jialuo remarked sincerely as he left the laboratory.
“And then, of course, you have the humans who excel at packing up and moving.” Song Rui pointed out bluntly.
Fan Jialuo chuckled softly and waved his hand, saying, “Let’s move.” ——
Song Rui immediately hired a moving company, got everything done within two hours, and then took Fan Jialuo to the supermarket to buy things.
Fan Jialuo, who had never experienced a normal life, realized that Dr. Song was a flesh-and-blood person who could feel hunger and thirst and needed to eat. When the other party led him to the fresh food section of the supermarket, he was really stunned for a while before he reacted, and then he was captivated by the overwhelming sense of life.
“Do you know how to cook?” He asked with great interest, holding a bunch of celery.
“An exceptional cook.” In front of Fan Jialuo, Song Rui never used a mask of humility to hide himself, but instead tried his best to show his strengths and advantages.
Fan Jialuo couldn’t help but show a look of longing.
Song Rui felt a pang of pain in his heart, but he didn’t show it on his face. Instead, he asked in a normal tone, “You’ll be able to become an ordinary person in the future, right?”
Fan Jialuo’s eyes darkened slightly, and he nodded, saying, “If everything goes smoothly, it should be possible.”
Song Rui held his hand, “Then I’ll cook for you every day.”
Fan Jialuo’s eyes crinkled, and his pupils brightened. In front of others, he was calm, reserved, and unfathomable, but in front of Dr. Song, he was merely a nineteen-year-old boy. He could cast aside all burdens and shackles and be his true self.
“I like to eat winter melon, chicken, fish, and tofu.” Fan Jialuo’s voice was filled with reminiscence. How long ago was it that he sat at the table with a bowl of white rice, picking at his food?
Song Rui immediately put a piece of winter melon, half a free-range chicken, a fish, and a piece of white tofu into the shopping cart, smiling gently and naturally, “What a coincidence, the things you like to eat are also the things I like to eat.” Actually he didn’t like them, but that didn’t matter. Before Fan Jialuo appeared, he didn’t even like this world, but now he felt happy every day, didn’t he?
It’s just a change in eating habits, nothing serious.
The two walked along, looking through the fruits and vegetables, but were blocked by a group of little girls.
“Are you Teacher Fan and Dr. Song?” They asked excitedly, their bright eyes sparkling.
“Yes, is there something you need?” Song Rui subconsciously pulled Fan Jialuo behind him, and Fan Jialuo reflexively pulled him back as well. As a result, their forces were intertwined, and they ended up embracing each other, turning from walking side by side into standing together in an embrace.
The little girls let out a scream.
Fan Jialuo was completely bewildered, but Song Rui immediately realized what these people were excited about. He pushed the cart with one hand and pulled the young man in his arms tighter with the other, saying gently, “Thank you for your kindness, but this is a public place. Please don’t disturb others, okay?”
“Okay, okay, we won’t bother you. We just came to say hello.” The girls bowed very politely.
One of them had bright eyes and pleaded, “Teacher Fan, could you please help me pick out the sweetest oranges here? Please, please! The oranges have just come into season, some are very sweet, and some are very sour. I hate eating sour oranges, it’s so unpleasant. Teacher Fan, you’re a Psychic, you should be able to sense this, right?”
Upon hearing her words, all the girls’ eyes lit up several degrees.
Fan Jialuo did not agree, but instead looked at Song Rui, “Do you like oranges?”
“Like it.” Song Rui nodded.
Fan Jialuo rolled up his sleeves, “Then I’ll pick out the sweetest ones for you.” He then looked at the little girl, smiled, and nodded, “I’ll pick out a few for you too.”
His attitude wasn’t exactly amiable, and he consistently prioritized Dr. Song, not readily complying with anyone else’s requests. But the young girls erupted in even more delighted screams, clutching their chests and exclaiming, “Ahhh, what an amazing love story! How much Teacher Fan pampered Dr. Song!”
The pampered Song Rui was speechless for a moment, then finally smiled softly.
Fan Jialuo hovered his palm over the round oranges, his expression initially relaxed and calm, but a few minutes later he frowned, revealing a look of surprise and uncertainty.
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