Chapter 80 He begged for three days and three nights

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"Respected Mr. Zhang? Which Mr. Zhang? That's a Huaxia surname, right?" "Did any famous Zhang surname painters emerge in Huaxia during the 16th century?" "Zhang Menglong is also surnamed Zhang, and so is this painter; could it be his ancestor?" "Damn! It's not impossible, right?" "Why do I feel like this has been a setup from the start? Could this story be something his family made up just to create a sensation?" "Exactly, what with all this talk about there being 12 'Mona Lisas' and tributes. Isn't that just what they claim?" Once the mystery was unveiled, the onlookers were all talking at once. Events from 500 years ago are almost untraceable, and without any evidence, it really lacks any credibility. "Could it be that I have such a badass ancestor?" Zhang Menglong, who had already known a bit about the tip of the iceberg that was his family history, didn't doubt Cao Yushan's words, he just couldn't imagine. His ancestor could earn money, that was true, but how did he end up painting on the side? And even earn such respect from someone like Da Vinci? That's not scientific! "Could it be that magic school again?" Mulling over it, Zhang Menglong could only attribute everything to that school. Since it was called a school, it surely must teach some skills, right? Perhaps his ancestor's painting abilities were acquired from there? "Damn it!" Thinking of this, Zhang Menglong slammed the table hard. He had already spent money fiercely. How had he not spent that 100 billion US dollars yet? Never mind not allowing donations, every time he spent a large sum of money, by the next day it was back in his account again, as if all the enterprises in the world belonged to his family. "Hiss! Ah!" The solid wood made Zhang Menglong grimace in pain. "Zhang Menglong, what are you going on about?" Lu Yiyao, who was nearby, was utterly confused, wondering why he suddenly started hurting himself. Could it be that the story about his ancestors was such a big shock to him? "It's nothing, just that I can't seem to spend the money, and it's making me anxious!" Zhang Menglong blew on his reddened hand. "Such a problem to have," Lu Yiyao was rendered speechless. "If anyone else heard you say that, they'd want to kill you!" "I'm really annoyed!" said Zhang Menglong with a helpless face. "I've been desperately spending, but it's still so slow. I'm losing my mind over it!" "My mind is breaking too!" The box was large, but inside there were only a few paintings. On a well-preserved wooden panel, there was indeed a "Mona Lisa"! "There truly are other versions of the 'Mona Lisa'!" The people around excitedly gathered. Cao Yushan hung the painting, "This one is quite special. I hope everyone will be civilized in their observation." "Oh my God! What kind of premiere painting is this?" "I've seen Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa.' No matter which angle you stand in front of the original, you feel those eyes watching you, but I'm standing behind this one! Why do I feel a gaze on me?" "This is unscientific!" "Look, her lips are smiling! They're really moving! How is this possible?" "Although Da Vinci's painting also captures Mona Lisa's smile, it requires changing perspectives and focus, seeing the smile through the combination of various details. I've been staring at the same spot on this painting, and she is actually smiling!" "Incomprehensible, just too incomprehensible!" The audience members may not necessarily be outstanding painters, but their ability to appreciate art is beyond reproach. This painting seems even more magical than Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa'! It feels like this isn't just a painting, but a real person! "This painting was done by Mr. Zhang Jingzhi when he was 21 years old. Back then, it only appeared in a small circle in Europe. Those who saw it were amazed, and even many nobles at the time wanted to purchase it for a high price." "But my ancestor didn't sell it?" "Of course not. That amount of money didn't interest Mr. Jingzhi at all. During the Renaissance in Europe, after that painting was exhibited, countless painters wanted to emulate and refer to it, including Da Vinci. However, in the end, Mr. Jingzhi only lent it to Da Vinci for three days." "Why only lend it to him?" "It is said that at that time, Mr. Da Vinci pleaded outside Mr. Jingzhi's residence for three days and nights. He was so bothered that he finally lent the painting to him." "Keep it up, I can take it." The idea of Da Vinci, one of the triumvirates of the Renaissance, begging outside his own ancestor's door for three days and nights was hard for Zhang Menglong to imagine. Isn't that a bit too sensational? "Back then, Mr. Da Vinci was actually just starting out," Cao Yushan continued, "Later on, Mr. Jingzhi thought Da Vinci had some talent and gave him a few minutes of guidance, and only after that did the great master of art emerge."

Chapter 80 He begged for three days and three nights

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