"This porcelain cup is somewhat strange..."
As soon as the elderly man picked up the porcelain cup, he immediately frowned and started muttering to himself.
However, upon hearing these words, Sun Zhi, who had been quietly observing from the side, was suddenly filled with joy.
From the looks of it, the old man thinks this thing is probably fake!
With that thought, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had rashly made a bet with that brat from the Lin Family. If what they brought was real, wouldn't he have to smash his own car?
Not that smashing it would be a big deal, after all, the old clunker only cost him over forty thousand yuan when he bought it. It guzzles gas and is full of problems now. If not for saving face, he would have stopped driving it long ago.
But if it were genuinely appraised as authentic, wouldn't that show his lack of knowledge? Losing face would be a disaster.
But it seems now, all his worry was for nothing.
Considering this kid's background, how could he possibly have a genuine Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain?
However, just when he was feeling smug, Elder Wang's words immediately left him dumbfounded.
"A miracle! Truly a miracle! I never imagined such a well-preserved Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain could have survived! This is a national treasure!"
After burying his head in examining it carefully for over ten minutes, Elder Wang held the porcelain cup with trembling hands. His face was flushed with excitement, repeatedly exclaiming about the miracle.
"Young man, your item is truly authentic. Not to hide it, it's the first time in my life I've seen a Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain goblet with peony pattern so perfectly preserved!"
Lin Yi wasn't too surprised by the old man's appraisal result, after all, it was something from the system.
Watching the excited old man, Lin Yi chuckled and recited everything he found online last night:
"Hehe, to be honest, I was equally shocked when I first saw this thing. Initially, I also thought it was a modern replica because its condition is just too perfect. But upon closer observation, including the craftsmanship, porcelain surface, glaze color, and the markings, there's no doubt it's genuine."
Hearing Lin Yi's words, Elder Wang immediately nodded continuously. The look in his eyes towards Lin Yi was filled with admiration.
Seeing the young man's calm demeanor and hearing his words, Elder Wang thought to himself that this young man had remarkable appraisal skills.
"The new generation truly surpasses the old, young man, you have excellent judgment. I too was initially deceived by the item's exterior. If not examined carefully, one could easily misjudge it, haha."
While talking, a door suddenly opened, and shortly afterwards, a well-dressed middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses, looking quite refined, walked in.
Seeing a crowd gathered in the resting area, he immediately frowned:
"What's going on here? What happened? Oh, haha, so it's you, Uncle Wang, that's why so many people are gathered here."
He parted the crowd and saw the elderly man engaged in conversation with Lin Yi. Instantly, the newcomer changed to a smiling face.
At this moment, the surrounding staff noticed the newcomer and hurriedly greeted him in a fluster:
"Hello, Chairman Zhuang."
"Hello, Chairman Zhuang."
The middle-aged man smiled and nodded to everyone, then continued to focus on the elderly man in the middle.
Just then, a voice filled with disbelief came from behind him:
"What? Elder Wang, you're saying this Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain is real??? That's impossible! Absolutely impossible! How could the Lin Family have such a treasure! Elder Wang, look carefully again, don't be tricked by this kid!"
Sun Zhi finally snapped out of his shock, looking incredulously at the porcelain cup in Elder Wang's hand and shouting aloud.
Upon hearing Sun Zhi's words, the old man, who had just stood up smiling to greet the chairman, immediately turned sullen, his gaze towards Sun Zhi growing displeased:
"Are you questioning my appraisal skills?"
As soon as he said this, Sun Zhi realized he had misspoken, but he truly didn't believe Lin Yi could come up with an authentic Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain.
After all, that thing is incredibly valuable. A Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain piece could very well be his life's savings.
Also, if the Lin Family really possessed Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain, how could his wife flaunt herself in front of Ye Xiaoer in the future?
The feeling of superiority he had painstakingly established over the Lin Family would vanish into thin air.
For a moment, Sun Zhi's head was filled with thoughts.
But reality is always harsh.
While he was trying to think of an explanation, the refined middle-aged man next to him frowned and spoke to Sun Zhi:
"Manager Sun, stop talking nonsense. Uncle Wang has been appraising for years without ever making a mistake. Quickly apologize to Uncle Wang."
Hearing the boss saying so, no matter how unwilling he felt, Sun Zhi could only yield, needing to maintain his livelihood, after all.
But before he could speak, Elder Wang waved his hand with a cold expression:
"Humph, no need for apologies, just take that time to learn some basic knowledge instead."
Elder Wang's words immediately turned Sun Zhi's face beet red. Those around couldn't help but find humor in the situation.
After all, Sun Zhi had said the same thing to Lin Yi before, and now the words fell back on him. Truly an ironic twist.
After he finished, Elder Wang turned to Lin Yi, replacing his expression with a gentle smile:
"Sorry to make you witness that, young friend. Come, let me introduce you to Boss Zhuang from our Xuanrui Studio. If you intend to sell this treasure, I think Boss Zhuang would offer you a fair price."
Upon the old man's introduction, the refined middle-aged man smiled and nodded at Lin Yi, then politely extended his hand:
"Haha, forget about calling me boss, young friend, if you don't mind, just call me Brother Zhuang. Uncle Wang is right, if you're willing to sell, our Xuanrui Studio will certainly offer you a satisfactory price."
Although he hadn't been present long, through this conversation and seeing the blue and white porcelain cup in Elder Wang's hand, Boss Zhuang understood the situation.
Lin Yi also extended his hand for a shake, politely smiling:
"Haha, then I'll take the liberty to call you Brother Zhuang. Actually, I came here intending to sell this item today, but there was a small incident along the way. I made a little bet with your President Sun in front of everyone, so Brother Zhuang, please wait a moment while I handle this matter, then we can talk about the price, okay?"
[To be continued...]