But as long as Shengsheng was okay, then everything was fine. His main worry was that this young lady had no sense of restraint.
If she ended up offending everyone, how would she survive!
She had managed to turn a bad situation around last time when she spoke on behalf of the diplomats. He hoped she could do the same this time.
Zhao Dehai looked up to the heavens and clasped his hands in prayer. He hoped the future would turn out for the best...
First he prayed to Buddha, then to Jesus, and even to Zeus. He figured he'd cover all his bases; praying to everyone couldn't hurt.
Then he came back inside and sat in front of Gu Shengsheng, watching her intently.
He didn't dare to even blink.
He could only hear the repetitive, mechanical voice of the International Treasure Appraisal Association:
"Artifact number 33... authenticated as genuine."
"Artifact number 87, Heavenly Porcelain Blue and White, authenticated as genuine."
