Chapter 130

Jinshui.

For some reason, Gu Jinshui could actually guess what Yamamoto meant. He explained, "Before coming to Japan, I read some books from your country. One mentioned Katsushika Hokusai's life. When he was young, he studied under the ukiyo-e artist Katsukawa Shunsho. Because of his outstanding skill, his master gave him the art name Katsukawa Shunro. It was that signature that gave me the confidence to identify this as one of his early works!"

After the interpreter relayed this, Yamamoto nodded slightly. He glanced at Fuyuri Takeshi and said coolly, "Fuyuri Takeshi, you're Japanese, yet you don't even know that Katsushika Hokusai once used the art name Katsukawa Shunro. You're a disgrace to our school!"

Fuyuri Takeshi's expression changed instantly.

He hurriedly bowed so low his head nearly touched the floor, apologizing to Yamamoto over and over.

But Yamamoto remained cold toward him and simply waved a hand. "There's no need to apologize. The outcome of this contest is clear. Your ivory fan is indeed valuable, but at most, it's worth a hundred thousand yen or so. This painting, however, is a work by Katsushika Hokusai. If put up for sale, it could go straight to an auction house. Its value is not to be underestimated!"

Li Xing quickly relayed his words to Professor Bai and the others.

Along with their relief, Professor Bai and the others couldn't help feeling happy for Gu Jinshui.

Professor Bai even gave Gu Jinshui a hearty clap on the shoulder. "Jinshui, well done! You've done your master proud!"

Gu Jinshui replied modestly, "I just got lucky. I thought I'd take a chance. I never expected to land such an incredible bargain."

Professor Yamamoto seemed to hold considerable standing.

Fuyuri Takeshi still wanted to back out after losing, but Yamamoto forced him to agree to