The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

"Mr. Zhou, how much do you estimate this painting will fetch at auction?" Yang Wanqing asked curiously.

"Based on recent auction records of authentic Tang Bohu paintings, this painting is likely to fetch around 3000-4000 million yuan."

Yang Wanqing gasped and exchanged a glance with Chen Siyao. Although the two women knew that Tang Bohu's calligraphy and paintings were valuable, they hadn't expected them to be this valuable.

Chen Hao remained calm, his fingertips lightly tapping the table, his heart undisturbed.

Tang Bohu?

It was just a pseudonym he used when he was bored back then.

This calligraphy was written by him personally, and he knows better than anyone whether it's genuine or not.

I left it behind casually back then, intending to exchange it for some money later. I never expected it would actually come in handy now.

He raised his eyes and spoke softly, his voice calm:

"Get the paperwork done as soon as possible. I just want the money, the sooner the better."

Chen Siyao and Yang Wanqing, who were standing to the side, were completely stunned and frozen in place.

Is this a genuine work by Tang Bohu?

The calligraphy and painting my brother casually picked up turned out to be a national treasure!

The receptionist who had been so arrogant and condescending was now ashen-faced, filled with remorse, and stood there trembling, not daring to even breathe.

The live stream room was already buzzing with excitement because of the footage of the entire process being filmed!

[Dongmen Chuixue]: Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! A genuine Tang Bohu painting?!

【Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood】: The receptionist's face just now cracked me up. The slap in the face came so fast, like a tornado!

[Wind God]: Yao Yao is too amazing! He just casually pulls out a national treasure-level calligraphy and painting! What kind of god-like master is he!

[I am Ying Zheng]: Confirmed to be a reclusive master! This isn't just a long-lost brother, this is the God of Wealth descended to earth!

[Xiao Ke]: Shenzhen housing prices? This calligraphy piece alone could buy ten houses, let alone one!

Chen Hao glanced at the boiling barrage of comments in the live stream, a barely perceptible smile flashing across his eyes.

"Please rest assured, sir. There is an auction the day after tomorrow. I will expedite the arrangements for you. The painting only needs to pass one more machine inspection process before it can be auctioned. Xiao Huang, please process the formalities for this gentleman."

The receptionist, Xiao Huang, hurried over with small, quick steps, bowing and sporting a professional smile. Gone was her initial arrogant and perfunctory demeanor. She handed the form to Chen Hao.

"Yaoyao, you fill this out. I don't have a bank card."

"That won't do, brother. How about we get you a card? It'll be more convenient for you in the future."

"It's okay, Yao Yao, you can use your card from now on," Chen Hao said, patting Yao Yao's head.

"Okay," Chen Siyao said, taking the form.

in a few days

The bank notification sounded the moment the three of them stepped out of the Dingsheng Auction House.

Chen Siyao's phone screen suddenly lit up, displaying a series of numbers followed by five zeros, and the prefix "385," causing her fingertips holding the phone to tremble slightly.

"Brother, we've arrived." She looked up, her voice still tinged with a lingering sense of disorientation. In her gaze toward Chen Hao, besides affection, there was also a hint of indescribable heartache.

Yang Wanqing leaned over and glanced at the screen, instantly gasping and exclaiming dramatically, "My God! Thirty-eight million five hundred thousand! Yao Yao, you've... become rich overnight!"

Chen Hao was brushing a fallen leaf off his shoulder when he heard this and nodded slightly: "They're just material things. Now that the money has arrived, let's go look at houses. The university town you mentioned is close to your school, which is good."

The three drove to the university town area. July in Shenzhen is bustling and hot. The scenery outside the car window gradually changed from the skyscrapers in the city center to the tree-lined university landscape.

The gates of various universities flashed by one after another, and the buildings along the way became increasingly modern and culturally rich, until the car entered a high-end residential area nestled against green mountains and facing the bay – [Baotian City].

This is a well-known luxury sea-view residential complex next to Pengcheng University Town, featuring "academic circle + first-line sea view + large business district", with an average price that has already exceeded 100,000 yuan per square meter.

Chen Siyao had done her research online and knew there was a newly released penthouse apartment with a fantastic view, perfect for a family. As soon as the car stopped in front of the sales office, a sales consultant in haute couture greeted her with a smile.

"Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to Baotian City. I'm Song Xinxue, a sales consultant here. Are you here to view some properties?"

Song Xinxue's voice was gentle and clear, carrying just the right amount of professionalism without being overly enthusiastic. She was extremely beautiful, with long, black, curly hair loosely tied back, revealing a smooth forehead and delicate collarbones, and the delicate features of her youth could still be faintly seen in her eyes.

The moment she looked up, her gaze first fell on Chen Siyao and Yang Wanqing, and then it was drawn to Chen Hao, who was walking in the middle.

The man before me stood tall and straight, like a sturdy pine or cypress, completely out of place among the customers in the sales office dressed in various designer casual wear. Yet, his serene and otherworldly demeanor made him stand out exceptionally in this luxurious setting.

Song Xinxue's heart stirred for no apparent reason.

This face...where have I seen it before?

She suppressed her doubts and maintained a polite smile: "May I ask what size apartment you three are looking for? Do you have any properties you like?"

"We'd like to see that 280-square-meter penthouse you just listed." Chen Siyao composed herself and took out the property number she had already memorized. "It's the one with a prime ocean view and overlooks the university town."

"So it's that penthouse!" A hint of surprise flashed in Song Xinxue's eyes, then her smile deepened. "That unit is indeed rare, and there have been quite a few customers looking at it. Please come in, gentlemen, and I'll take you to see the model unit in person."

After passing through the simply yet elegantly decorated sales office, the three followed Su Wanqing and took the private elevator directly to the top floor.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, a floor-to-ceiling window ten meters wide came into view.

Outside the window, the coastline of Shenzhen stretches out like a winding blue ribbon, and the university town buildings in the distance are arranged in a well-organized manner, with red walls and green trees all in sight.

Nearby, the community's landscaped gardens are richly layered, with flowing streams and chirping birds. The setting sun shines through the clouds, casting its golden-red glow onto the shimmering sea, creating a breathtakingly expansive view.

"Wow..." Yang Wanqing exclaimed first, quickly walking to the viewing window. "Yaoyao, this is so beautiful! Reading here, with the sea and school right above you, makes you feel so cultured!"

Chen Siyao was also delighted. She walked to the center of the living room, looking at the well-ventilated layout, and thought about how she could set up a quiet study for her brother and a sunroom for Wanqing. A smile spread across her face.

Chen Hao walked slowly to the window, his gaze passing over the university below and looking towards the distant mountains and sea.

This residence, nestled against the mountains and facing the sea, is a perfect place for cultivating one's character and spirit.

"Brother, what do you think?" Chen Siyao walked to his side and asked cautiously.

"Not bad," Chen Hao nodded slightly, his tone calm, which instantly put Chen Siyao at ease.

Song Xinxue stood aside, observing the interaction between the three. She increasingly felt that Chen Hao possessed an extraordinary temperament; his composure in the face of a multi-million dollar mansion was something that ordinary rich kids could not possess.