Chapter 200

Initially, Lou Bancheng did not feel much stir when he heard about the tea and the Feitian Moutai, as such items were plentiful in his own home. However, he could still sense Xushu’s sincerity, as these items were indeed not easy for the average person to acquire. But when he heard that the next item was a piece of calligraphy by Emperor Huizong of Song, Lou Bancheng jumped up from his chair as if he had been pricked by a needle. He stared at the calligraphy in Xushu’s hands, his face filled with astonishment. It was well known that Lou Bancheng was an avid antique enthusiast who possessed a deep interest in and extensive knowledge of various antiques and artworks. Especially after the founding of the country, he had resolutely donated all his industrial assets and devoted most of his energy to the field of antique collecting. Through years of hands-on experience, his connoisseurship had become profound, and he was naturally well-versed in the calligraphy of Emperor Huizong. He knew full well the status and value of Emperor Huizong’s calligraphy in the history of art; it was a rare and precious treasure!