Chapter 10, Blue and White Porcelain Tiles

At this moment, he felt a surge of exhilaration in his heart. In the past, when he sought help from Uncle Fang, the latter had never made things difficult for him. However, Uncle Fang had always refused to accept him as a disciple, instead choosing to impart all his knowledge to Zhou Mingluo, a complete novice. This had always been a thorn in his heart.

Why does Mr. Bi want to acquire it? It shouldn't be the case. Although blue-and-white porcelain is precious, there are still quite a few Ming blue-and-white pieces in existence. A damaged item should not attract Mr. Bi's attention.

Since the other party is aware, his mindset of checking for leaks immediately dissipated

Once again, I feel quite pleased; just look at this impudent young man, even Old Bi cannot tolerate him.

It was at this moment that Zhou Ming finally confirmed that Old Bi had seen through something. He immediately chuckled and said, "Old Bi, may I ask if you could share the origins of this blue-and-white plate with your junior?"

Upon this thought, Bi Lao cast a faint glance at the still astonished Lin Hong, his eyes filled with speechlessness

In the midst of schadenfreude, Lin Hong stood firm and steady, waiting for Zhou Ming to come to him in a lowly and submissive manner for guidance.

After all, leak detection involves someone acquiring an item at a low price when the other party is unaware of its value. However, once the other party is aware, there is no point in picking it up.

This piece of tile has actually been used by someone to fraudulently impersonate a Ming blue and white porcelain plate, which is truly a waste of precious resources

The main aspect of appreciation from the other party lies in the bottom of the porcelain plate, rather than examining the entire plate repeatedly as Lin Hong did before.

Now, when the other party opens their mouth to inquire about the chassis, it is evident that they have long known where the true value of this item lies

Ignorance is not frightening; what is truly frightening is when ignorant individuals mistakenly believe themselves to be knowledgeable and take pleasure in showing off, acting as if they are important. This is the epitome of absurdity

You do not believe what I say, but can someone like Bi Lao deceive you? The other party is undoubtedly a prominent figure in the antique industry of Zhonghe Province. This time, he came to Xinchuan for business and, after completing his tasks, took the opportunity to visit the Xinchuan Antique City. Lin Hong has put in considerable effort to cultivate this connection; otherwise, he would not be so cautiously attending to him.

Regardless of how humiliated and furious Lin Hong felt, Bi Lao did not cast another glance at him. Instead, he lifted the porcelain plate with admiration, pointing to the bottom and addressing Zhou Mingluo.

As Zhou Mingluo was lost in thought, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed across Lin Hong's face, as he mistakenly believed that Zhou Mingluo's daze was a sign of disbelief in his judgment. He then adopted a lecturing demeanor and continued to speak.

This fleeting glance left Lin Hong in a daze, making him fully realize the magnitude of the person he had lost

He had previously put on such a grand and scholarly demeanor, waiting for others to come to him for help so he could showcase his abilities. However, the reality is that those he mocked were the ones who, with their keen insight, discovered the true value, while he himself was the one who failed to see.

Mr. Bi ... ...

Young people, it is not a big deal to make mistakes; the key is to be diligent and eager to learn

Zhou Ming's question may stem from the fact that he only knows that the chassis is good, yet he does not understand the specifics of its quality. Alternatively, the other party may already be aware but is hesitant to confirm, seeking validation from him.

This immediately startled Zhou Ming once again, as the other party had finally seen through it, truly living up to the title of a master-level figure

Regardless of the situation, the other party would never act lightly. Since this is the case, he does not mind revealing the origin of this plate to the other party. After all, even if he does not mention it, as long as Zhou Mingluo knows that this is a valuable item, he can still take it to seek appraisal from other experts. It is better for him to generously share everything, leaving a good impression, so that if the other party wishes to act later, they will also consider him.

As soon as Bi finished speaking, Lin Hong's expression changed immediately; the previous arrogance and dissatisfaction transformed into a radiant smile. He respectfully held out the plate without a hint of inquiry regarding Zhou Mingluo's intentions.

Not to mention that this matter also had Elder Bi as a witness. Originally, his actions were intended to portray a magnanimous demeanor, willingly offering guidance to the younger generation, which was nothing more than an attempt to make a good impression on Elder Bi, hoping that the latter would take the time to offer him some advice. But now, it has purely turned into a colossal joke

It turned out that this old man was actually a collector from Zhonghe. However, even though Zhou Mingluo was aware of their slight connection as fellow townsmen, he quickly suppressed his emotions and simply watched Elder Bi appraise the porcelain plate in silence

Moreover, Fang Shutang himself was directly sent to prison

Thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west bank; the shifting fortunes truly left Lin Hong feeling utterly pleased.

As Lin Hong's thoughts raced, Zhou Mingluo across from him was suddenly taken aback. Zhonghe Province? Wasn't that his hometown? However, his hometown was merely a rural area deep within a prefecture-level city in Zhonghe Province.

Indeed, the other party has finally obtained a treasure, yet it is easily discerned by oneself to be a new item. How could Zhou Mingluo not be surprised and come over to seek assistance

You indeed saw through it. This statement left Old Bi speechless with laughter; initially, he held a slight hope, thinking that Zhou Mingluo was indeed as Lin Hong described, lacking insight, which prompted him to propose the acquisition. If the other party was unaware of the underlying situation, he might just seize the opportunity.

Now it is fine, your uncle Fang's direct disciple is still quite inexperienced, and if one makes a mistake, they will still have to seek his guidance

However, in an instant, he understood Lin Hong's thoughts; the other party must have believed that he had not seen through the traces of the forgery and had purchased this fake porcelain plate.

If I am not mistaken, this should be a piece of blue-and-white floor tile from the Baonen Temple Tower, constructed by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in memory of his biological mother

In a moment of overwhelming shame and anger, Lin Hong stammered, unsure of what to say, his entire face turning as red as blood-stained paper

Ah! In a single sentence, Lin Hong, who was originally beaming with pride, was left in a daze, his mind filled with enormous question marks. What is going on? This plate is merely a new item. Although he could tell that the base was somewhat exceptional and should be genuine, if one were to only consider the base, it is merely a fragment of blue-and-white porcelain.

Moreover, Elder Bi's appraisal time was very brief, far shorter than that of Zhou Mingluo and Lin Hong. After just a few breaths, under Zhou Mingluo's slight anticipation and Lin Hong's radiant expectation, Elder Bi gently closed his eyes, lightly stroked the bottom of the porcelain plate, and then suddenly opened his eyes to look at Zhou Mingluo, saying, "Young brother, do you have any intention of parting with this porcelain plate?"

Did you get it wrong?

This sermon made Zhou Ming feel a chill, and he inwardly cursed. Previously, when Fang Shutong mentioned that the other party's character was lacking, he did not have a direct experience of it. After all, Fang Shutong was still around, and Lin Hong's performance had been quite good. How could it possibly be like it is now? However, at that moment, the old man Bi, who had been standing beside them, suddenly changed his expression and said to Zhou Ming, "Young brother, could you let me take a look at that plate?"

This, however, made Zhou Ming feel somewhat amused. He had merely purchased that chassis, and originally thought that Lin Hong would be able to discern its origins. Who would have thought that upon seeing the signs of forgery, the other party lost all interest in even taking a second look at the chassis, and even went so far as to criticize him for being shortsighted

As Lin Hong stood quietly with a porcelain plate in hand, his face displaying an air of arrogance, it seemed he was merely waiting for someone to approach him for guidance before he would begin to expound on his views with great enthusiasm and pride. In contrast, Zhou Ming was taken aback.

Especially embarrassing was the fact that it happened in front of Mr. Bi

"Having Master Bi appraise it for you is a privilege; Master Bi is a master figure in the antique world of Zhonghe Province." After handing the plate to Master Bi, Lin Hong cast a proud glance at Zhou Mingluo

This is not about Zhou Ming being blind; it is clearly he who has been blinded, yet he insists on mocking the other party's keen eyesight. Such a despicable act, even considering his thick skin, would still be hard to endure amidst a flurry of embarrassment and shame.

Mr. Bi's appreciation is similar to that of Lin Hong's in the past, being meticulous and cautious; however, there are also significant differences.

What a day! This fellow truly knows how to be overly sentimental. With such a disposition, it's no wonder the master finds his character lacking.