298: Revisiting the Windward

"It's different, this peony vase is different," Hong Tongtong said in surprise.

"What's different? Aren't they all ceramics from the same era?" Liu Xiaolin didn't think there was anything to be surprised about.

"No, I think this peony vase was painted by a time traveler," Hong Tongtong said.

"What are you talking about? Have you watched too many time-travel dramas?" Liu Xiaolin said, frowning.

"I've been looking here for a long time, and I really found several questionable points," Hong Tongtong whispered.

"Then tell me, I'll listen," Liu Xiaolin's curiosity was also piqued.

"Look, the color combination on this peony vase is very modern. The purple and yellow combination is a complementary color scheme, and the green shading is also a modern characteristic," Hong Tongtong whispered.

"Maybe there were such complementary color combinations in the past," Liu Xiaolin retorted. 33 Novel Network

"Also, did you see the inscription above?" Hong Tongtong said, pointing to the two lines of poetry on the vase.

Liu Xiaolin looked at the inscription and read it softly: "I dance gracefully with the spring colors, comparing myself to the clear breeze singing in the garden. Not as carefree as in the poetic lines, coming like morning dew and leaving like smoke. The world praises my true wealth, the boundary is boundless, and the regret is endless."

"That's right, read the acrostic," Hong Tongtong said, blinking her eyes.

"I come from the future world?" Liu Xiaolin read out hesitantly.

"I was right, wasn't I? He said he came from the future world," Hong Tongtong said, widening her eyes and whispering.

"Coincidence, it must be a coincidence," Liu Xiaolin insisted.

"Did you see the signature?" Hong Tongtong said, pointing to the signature.

Liu Xiaolin looked at the signature again: "Online Madman - Zhen Yexin."

Looking at this signature, Liu Xiaolin immediately suspected whether this vase was a fake antique: "Online Madman? There was no such concept of 'online' in the past, was there?"

"Right, right, maybe I found a work by a time traveler," Hong Tongtong said happily.

"Comrade, have you appraised this vase? Are you sure it is an antique from over 500 years ago?" Liu Xiaolin asked.

"Of course, we have analyzed it. This vase was fired in the same official kiln as the other ceramics," the staff member replied.

"Then, the color scheme and signature of this peony vase are a bit strange, didn't you notice?" Hong Tongtong asked cautiously.

"Our experts have examined this vase and believe that the complementary colors might just be a coincidence. As for this poem, it should also be unintentional. After all, many ancient poems have had such coincidences," the staff member said.

"They are all coincidences, maybe that's possible. But how do you explain the four characters 'Online Madman'?" Liu Xiaolin was still puzzled.

"Maybe the person who inscribed the poem happened to see a spider, and he just casually took that name," the staff member still didn't think much of it: "People in the past were also very casual, you know."

Liu Xiaolin and Hong Tongtong both fell silent, but they still had a very deep impression of this peony vase.

"Can I copy down this poem?" Hong Tongtong asked.

"Copy it, as long as you don't touch this peony vase," the staff member said.

Hong Tongtong took out paper and pen from her bag and copied down the poem and the signature.

"What's the use of copying this? Maybe it really is all a coincidence," Liu Xiaolin had been persuaded by the staff member.

"Copying it won't hurt! Let's go to the third floor and take a look," Hong Tongtong said with a smile after quickly finishing copying and putting away her paper and pen.

The two went up to the third floor. Liu Xiaolin saw that there were fewer people here than on the second floor because the number of jade articles on this floor was not as large as the ceramics on the second floor.

Liu Xiaolin looked at the shelves on the third floor; none were as thick and heavy as those on the second floor. He thought that if they were to use shelves as repair material, the shelves on the second floor would be more suitable.

Thinking this, he laughed: "The experts haven't even decided yet, and I'm worrying for them for nothing."

"What are you laughing at?" Hong Tongtong asked curiously, seeing him smile foolishly.

"Nothing, I just thought of the suggestion I just gave Deputy Minister Mao," Liu Xiaolin said with a smile.

"Oh, it must not have been a good idea, otherwise why would you be smiling mischievously?" Hong Tongtong rolled her eyes and said.

"I think it's a good idea," Liu Xiaolin retorted.

"Let's go down, we've finished looking at these places," Hong Tongtong said, changing the subject, too lazy to continue arguing with Liu Xiaolin.

"Alright, let's go, we're ready to head back," Liu Xiaolin thought Hong Tongtong wanted to leave.

"Go back? Aren't you going to say goodbye to Deputy Minister Mao before you leave?" Hong Tongtong said.

"Deputy Minister Mao is having a meeting with the experts, he probably doesn't have time to bother with me," Liu Xiaolin said, shaking his head.

The two walked out of the cabin and onto the deck while talking.

"Call Deputy Minister Mao to let him know, and then we'll go back?" Hong Tongtong said.

"Okay, I'll call now," Liu Xiaolin said, taking out his phone to make a call.

"Don't call, we're already here," Deputy Minister Mao came up from the ship's belly with over a dozen experts.

"You were actually having an expert meeting down there? No wonder I searched around and didn't see you," Liu Xiaolin said.

"I took a few experts to measure the damaged area at the bow of the ship on site. We detected that the rotten area is expanding, so the repair is very urgent," Deputy Minister Mao said.

"So you're planning to repair it?" Liu Xiaolin was quite happy.

"Yes, we all agree with what you said, that modifying the qiankun wood shelves from the same period and environment into repair material is the best method to repair the Yingfeng shipwreck," Deputy Minister Mao said: "Therefore, after everyone measures the data, they can make a repair plan, and we will start synchronous repairs in a few days."

"Great! Once the priorities are clear, it's easy to make decisions," Liu Xiaolin was very happy: "I have another suggestion. I just walked around the cabin and I think the shelves on the second floor are thicker and heavier, making them more suitable for repairing the damaged area at the bow."

"Okay, we will get materials according to our needs. Thank you for coming, you solved a big problem for us," Deputy Minister Mao said happily.

"Deputy Minister Mao is too kind, this is what I should do," Liu Xiaolin said with a smile: "Since you have made a decision and we have finished looking around, we will take our leave."

"Alright, goodbye. Remember I no longer owe you salvage fees," Deputy Minister Mao reminded Liu Xiaolin again.

"Got it, we're even," Liu Xiaolin shouted to Deputy Minister Mao, who was standing at the bow of the Yingfeng shipwreck, after getting off the ship, taking off his shoe covers, and taking off his white gloves.

"No, not even, we still need your help if we need it!" Deputy Minister Mao shouted loudly!

Liu Xiaolin listened to Deputy Minister Mao's shouting and laughed: "Your Ministry of Culture is never satisfied with getting advantages, are you?"

"No choice, there's only your Wanderer Aerospace company around here. Who else would I look for if not you?" Deputy Minister Mao had decided to rely on Liu Xiaolin anyway.

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