"Excuse me, what exactly did you go to visit Mr. Asai in Yugizhuang as agreed that day?"

When Mr. Nishino, who had been busy for a long time, could finally sit down and talk about things, Lin Xiu asked Mr. Nishino's purpose of going to Xiwu Mountain Villa straight to the point. . fastest update

"I don't know this very well. I only know that Mr. Asai asked me to discuss some Western painting issues with him."

"So, have you received a similar invitation before?"

"Yeah! Mr. Asai is a very easy-going person. He often invites us painters who live at the foot of the mountain to come to him. He is always humbly asking us for some knowledge of Western painting. Not only me, but many nearby All painters have received invitations from Mr. Asai!"

"So, what do you usually do after you meet?"

"This, most of the time, is in his study to appreciate some of the collections he has just started. Although Mr. Asai can't draw, he is willing to let us observe his collections up close, precisely because of this It is a rare opportunity to move here from Tokyo. We hope to learn from Mr. Asai's rich collection to broaden our horizons and enhance our creative ability. To be honest, if it weren't for Mr. Asai, we would have to go to some works. Only in foreign art galleries can there be opportunities to learn.”

"oh, I see!"

When Lin Xiuyi heard this, he thought of the painting called "Love Letter" hanging in the study. Basically, it was certain that Gongichi Asai invited Nishino to Yugizhuang because of that painting.

"Excuse me, have you ever heard that Mr. Asai has a Western painting called "Love Letter" in his collection?"

"Well... I have heard of this work, and I also know that Mr. Asai recently bought it from the auction house, but I haven't had a chance to see this painting in person!"

Nishino answered Lin Xiuyi without hesitation.

"Mr. Nishino, I actually have a question I want to ask you. What kind of work do you think this work called "Love Letter" is from your professional point of view?"

"Well... it's a bit complicated to say, after all, the evaluation of painting is actually very subjective. The composition of the work and the way of expression are remarkable, although I don't know who it came from. Hand, but it is a rare piece of work, but the most praiseworthy thing about this painting is the expression of the model in the painting. …”

While thinking about it, Mr. Nishino explained to Lin Xiuyi. While talking, he took out a picture album from his bookshelf and found this work to explain to Lin Xiuyi patiently.

Lin Xiuyi listened very carefully. As he knew nothing about Western painting, he naturally cared about the opinions of professionals.

"Mr. Nishino, you just said that you don't know who it came from. Is the creator of this "Love Letter" a mystery?"

"Well! As far as I know, no one really knows who made this painting. I just heard that the first collector of this work brought it back from abroad. But the collector said that drowned."

Hearing that Mr. Nishino accidentally mentioned about the curse, Lin Xiuyi couldn't help asking him.

"So, you also know about the curse?"

"Curse? Maybe it's really an ominous painting? Although it can't be confirmed, many people in the industry have heard of the name of this work. It is said that all collectors who own this work will suffer misfortune. But But because of this, this Western painting has become more and more famous. Speaking of which, it is really enviable!"

Mr. Nishino shook his head and said with emotion.

"By the way, Mr. Nishino, I have one last question. What kind of person do you think Mr. Asai is?"

"Mr. Asai? He is a collector with a high level of artistic accomplishment, and he is also a very nice person. He is always very polite to those of us who are not yet famous. It is rare to meet Mr. Asai who understands Western painting. collectors."

"So... did he ever have a conflict with anyone? Or, have you heard of anyone expressing dissatisfaction with Mr. Asai?"

"This... I'm sorry, I usually stay in the studio and don't pay much attention to these things... So, I'm afraid I can't help you much!"

"Ah... It's okay, you have already answered a lot of questions for us. By the way, Mr. Nishino, if you suddenly remember something important, I mean anything, please feel free to contact me?"

As Lin Xiu spoke, he took out his business card from his pocket and handed it to the other party.

"I searched for a lesson. Sure enough, you are indeed the police. May I ask what happened to Mr. Asai?"

Mr. Nishino asked Lin Xiuyi curiously. From the last few questions Lin Xiuyi asked just now, Nishino had roughly guessed Lin Xiuyi's identity.

"I'm sorry that we can't tell you this, but I hope you don't tell other people what happened today, because doing so may be dangerous to Mr. Asai..."

"Uh... ok! I'll be tight-lipped!"

As soon as Lin Xiu stood up, he reminded Mr. Nishino a few more words, and then he and Yuan Zhizhu said goodbye and left here.

After leaving from Mr. Nishino's residence~lightnovelpub.net~ Lin Shuichi and Genzhizhu returned to Xiwu Mountain Villa again along the road they came from. On the way back, Yuan Zhizhu whispered to Lin Xiuyi:

"Looks like Asai-kun's disappearance really has something to do with that Western painting!"

"Well, it seems to be the case at present. If according to the housekeeper Shibata, that room has not changed since Mr. Asai left, then Mr. Asai obviously wants to invite Mr. Nishino to Xiwu Mountain Villa to appreciate this painting together. Paintings. But why Mr. Asai suddenly left the Xiwu Villa is what we need to investigate next. In short, we have to go back and ask the housekeeper Shibata. In the days before Mr. Asai disappeared, the Xiwu Villa was Did anything special happen?"

When Lin Xiuyi and Yuan Zhizhu returned from the foot of the mountain to the mountainside where Xiwu Villa was located, Lin Xiuyi was already tired and couldn't move. After all, compared with the ease and comfort of going down the mountain, it will obviously consume more physical strength when going up the mountain.

But just when Lin Xiuyi was about to walk into the gate of Xiwu Mountain Villa, he suddenly grabbed Yuan Zhizhu and asked him in a low voice:

"Inspector, may I ask if Mr. Asai has a woman with whom he is in close contact?"