Chapter 9, you have made a mistake.

However, deep down, he felt a twinge of glee at the misfortune of others. This Zhou Mingluo was indeed struck down? The close disciple taught by Uncle Fang was no different.

Look at the price he offered; they didn't even negotiate. Doesn't this imply that he sold at a loss

Regarding this number, Zhou Mingluo couldn't help but chuckle, "Big brother, can this plate really be worth 500? It should be 200 at most"

Although I cannot be a hundred percent certain, I am about ninety percent confident that it is genuine. This complete piece of porcelain will be able to absorb literary energy using the yellow-covered book once he returns.

How could he not look forward to this? How could he not be excited

The direction indicated by Zhou Ming is precisely the point of exchange between the counterfeit and the genuine article.

Moreover, he is aware that this is precisely the greatest flaw of the plate; it is clearly a replica of the Ming Yongle blue-and-white porcelain, yet it has an unfortunate flat bottom, rendering it not worth the effort. While he might have been able to deceive an ordinary person, he clearly lacks confidence in front of the expert before him.

Although this plate is somewhat new, its craftsmanship is quite beautiful. Please make an offer, my brother

Bargaining is an essential aspect when purchasing antiques, even if one is not concerned about the amount of money involved. Engaging in negotiation not only ensures the other party feels comfortable but also serves as a precaution against unforeseen circumstances.

He has finally confirmed that the entire plate is actually in the style of Ming Yongle porcelain, but the base is somewhat peculiar

He paused and turned his gaze in the direction of the sound, only to discover that it was a young man around thirty years old, with a hint of handsomeness in his features, dressed in a suit and leather shoes. Walking in front of the young man was an elderly man, hands clasped behind his back, scanning the stalls on either side with a wandering gaze

Zhou Ming, showing no signs of yielding, continued to negotiate the price, insisting on increments of ten or twenty until he could no longer suppress the price in front of the other party. Only then did he reluctantly take out 400 to settle the bill

This is Elder Bi, Elder Bi, and this young man is Zhou Ming and * Tu * Shu Luo

Zhou Mingluo, it seems that you have made quite a good harvest today. With Bi Lao's nod, Lin Hong also redirected his gaze back to Zhou Mingluo, focusing intently on the porcelain plate in the other person's hand

In the past, when he was running around with Uncle Fang, he encountered such an example: he took a liking to a piece of porcelain that was priced at 700. Zhou Ming, without batting an eye, agreed to the price, but unexpectedly, just as he had relented, the other party directly went back on their word.

Only an expert can say these words; an outsider wouldn't even be able to guess.

When Zhou Ming looked up, the vendor immediately revealed a sincere smile and, with a nervous expression, said, "Brother, do you really want this plate? To be honest, this is the most precious item at my stall. If you don't intend to buy it, please just take a look and put it down; it wouldn't be good if it got bumped or damaged."

Moreover, even he was almost deceived by the forgery of this plate, and he did not believe that Zhou Mingluo's keen eye could detect this trace

So it turns out to be Brother Lin. Zhou Mingluo immediately smiled, as he was somewhat acquainted with the other party. They both mingled in the antique scene of Xinchuan, but this young man, Lin Hong, had mostly sought guidance from Uncle Fang in the past and regarded Zhou Mingluo more as a junior.

He is ninety percent sure about the authenticity of the chassis, but he still cannot confirm it one hundred percent. Moreover, although this porcelain plate is a good item, it is not of immense value and certainly does not reach the level of the porcelain that led to Fang Shukong's imprisonment, so he naturally does not mind exposing it

Having seen through the traces of this forgery, Lin Hong could not help but feel disappointed

The man who was still boasting recklessly was suddenly taken aback, an expert!

This instantly made him smile wryly; it seems that if he wants to reach any conclusion today, he must buy this plate.

"Oh, isn't this Zhou Mingluo?" A voice, tinged with surprise and suspicion, arose from behind as Zhou Mingluo was walking.

A complete ceramic tile from the world's tallest tower

Due to the peculiarities of the chassis, he even paid close attention to the connections between the chassis and other components, and eventually discovered a hint of disguise.

Ah ... ...

Upon a glance, Lin Hong was somewhat surprised; at first glance, this porcelain plate truly resembled a treasure, closely resembling the style of Ming blue and white porcelain. If this were indeed Ming blue and white, it would hold considerable value. At that moment, Lin Hong felt a surge of desire, wanting to take it and examine it closely.

Only then did he raise his head to look at the vendor, "Boss, how much is this plate?"

This is entirely different from buying clothes or food

In just a short while, he recalled a wealth of knowledge and reconfirmed the porcelain plate in his hand. When Zhou Ming's mood finally settled down completely, he was astonished to discover that a considerable amount of time had already passed

"Mr. Bi," he called politely. Zhou Mingluo had never heard this name before, but given the other person's age, he felt it was deserving of respect.

In the past, I often frequented the Fang family, hoping to learn more from Uncle Fang. However, Uncle Fang did not think highly of this person's character, and their relationship was mostly one of polite acquaintance. Later, when Uncle Fang encountered difficulties, this person indeed acted decisively, never setting foot in the Fang household again

Alright, since you are interested, I won't say much more. The fixed price is 500 yuan! The man no longer insisted and immediately quoted a number.

However, in reality, he is still talking nonsense. The craftsmanship of this forgery is quite good, but it was not processed by him; he acquired it just as it is. It is entirely the work of those who came before him.

The stall owner is not foolish; seeing Zhou Ming fiddling with this plate for about twenty minutes, how could he easily overlook it

As he spoke, Zhu Mingluo's mind stirred, and he picked up the plate and handed it over, saying, "Then I would trouble Brother Lin to take a look for me; I am somewhat uncertain about this matter."

Certainly, such matters rarely occur in the hands of acquaintances for collection or in settings like auctions, but these small stalls are quite likely to happen

Lin Hong's vision and insight are not as profound as those of Fang Shutang, and he is even more lacking in comparison; however, he is still superior to Zhou Mingluo

The simple-minded man was completely stunned, feeling somewhat paralyzed, with a heart full of uncertainty. This four-eyed individual was not just an expert; his gaze was incredibly sharp, wasn't it? Could it be that the glasses on his nose were not just for nearsightedness, but rather a telescope or a microscope?

When buying clothes, you should approach it this way; otherwise, customers may turn away in frustration. It doesn't matter where you buy them. You can purchase antiques; if you consider a particular item to be genuine, that genuine item possesses uniqueness, as it exists only in the hands of the seller. If you allow the seller to set the price without negotiation, they may come to believe that the item is truly valuable, and it is likely they will raise the price. If they decide not to sell it to you, and that item is indeed genuine, you would incur a significant loss.

"No way, brother. Although this plate is relatively new, it has cost us quite a bit of effort. If I say 500, I would have wasted my labor costs as well." Seeing Zhou Ming's attempt to haggle, the simple-minded man showed no signs of surprise or displeasure, but immediately began to explain with a distressed expression.

Zhou Mingluo not only felt no fondness for Lin Hong, but also harbored a slight dislike. However, he believed in the principle of not striking a smiling face, so he greeted Lin Hong with a smile. After all, since the incident involving Uncle Fang, there had been more than just Lin Hong who had not set foot in the Fang family home. If Zhou Mingluo were to blame everyone for this matter, it would mean there was something wrong with his own mind

Although Zhou Mingluo said nothing, since the other party made the purchase, it should be that they did not notice this flaw at the time of buying. Otherwise, why would they deliberately buy such a thing? For its appearance? This excuse might work on others, but having known Zhou Mingluo for quite some time, Lin Hong would certainly be aware that Zhou Mingluo has long since outgrown the age of being swayed by appearances.

Now it is clear that the other party not only pointed out the defects in the shape of the plate but also discovered the traces of connection between the old and new porcelain. Anyone who is not a fool would know that this is a counterfeit. He doesn't even know how to deceive anymore

After receiving the money, the simple-hearted middle-aged man finally smiled, while Zhou Mingluo nodded and carefully picked up the porcelain plate in his hand to leave. It was only after he had walked far away that he gradually became excited.

Therefore, Zhou Ming had no choice but to endure and negotiate, even if the final transaction was still at the price of 500. As long as this process took place, the other party would feel that they had worked hard to earn a little more, and would not regret it, nor would they be likely to change their mind midway and decide not to sell.

If there were only one crack, it would be acceptable; the key issue is that the crack is a nearly square, complete fissure. Once connected, it becomes easy for one to see at a glance that this chassis has been reattached by someone

En. Dan Dan Chong Zhou Ming nodded slightly, while Old Bi merely glanced at him before withdrawing his gaze

This matter may seem amusing; it would never occur when purchasing clothing or food or other items. However, it is not surprising in the realm of antiques, as the trade in antiques is characterized by uniqueness.

However, Zhou Mingluo smiled again, feeling quite speechless, and said, "The shape of this plate is authentic Ming Yongle blue and white, but porcelain such as bowls and plates from the Yongle period has a concave inner base and a convex outer base, presenting a collapsed bottom. How could this plate have a flat bottom? It's rather strange!"

However, he remains unmoved. Anyone who truly believes the expressions of such a person would be making a great folly. If he were to genuinely treasure this plate, he should remove the edges of the plate to reveal the true nature of this piece of porcelain

Taking the porcelain plate, Lin Hong also observed it carefully. His scrutiny was even more meticulous than when Zhou Mingluo first looked at the plate. However, just a few minutes later, the excitement and enthusiasm on Lin Hong's face suddenly turned into disappointment. He shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Mingluo, you have misjudged this."

After all, the previous observation was quite labor-intensive and required meticulous work

Zhou Ming was momentarily speechless, as the other party's honest and simple face bore a hint of tension, even a touch of vigilance. To an unknowing observer, it truly resembled a straightforward person guarding against others damaging their treasured possessions.

Taking out my phone, I noticed that the time limit for the Miwenfu was about to expire, with only one or two minutes left

After all, possessing something of immense value, if you do not have sufficient ability to defend it, exposing it beforehand is a source of disaster and is an extremely unwise action. However, if you carry around one hundred thousand or two hundred thousand as if guarding against thieves, fearing that anyone might know, that is simply absurd

Zhou Ming laughed in the conversation, while Lin Hong also smiled and introduced the two to each other

However, in his foolish laughter, he did not take it to heart; if he saw through it, so be it, it was nothing serious. A hint of bright light appeared in his eyes, "So it turns out my brother is also an expert, indeed a great expert. Those earlier remarks, let’s just pretend I never said them."

Of course, he could not simply give up; instead, he quickly came up with several reasons to continue. However, Zhou Mingluo picked up the porcelain plate and, without waiting for the other party to stop him, pointed at the plate and said, "Elder brother, look here..."

I finally got it, this entire porcelain plate is fake, but that base is truly exciting

Only when the seller took out the money did he refuse, saying, "Brother, you heard wrong. What I just said was 700 dollars..."