Chapter 4, Side Quests

Hu Yang shook his head with a smile: "This is not really a standard practice, but asking for the price can make things difficult if you don't make a purchase. Sometimes, the chemistry is very important; some people's intuition is quite strong"

Huyang walked over, and everyone could finally see the appearance of the porcelain bowl. It was slightly larger than a palm, pure white in color, adorned with a pattern of seasonal flowers on the surface, and inscribed with the four characters "Hua Kai Fu Gui" around its body

Of course, he can only receive half of the twenty thousand coins, but that can still help the female streamer he likes! After all, he hasn't spent any money, so he won't feel heartbroken about spending it.

Hu Yang refrained from making comments and changed the subject to avoid making others feel awkward

Hua Zai felt slightly awkward: "It has been several months since graduation, and I am still looking for a job"

However, he also has his favorite streamers, and after watching for a long time without giving any support, he feels somewhat guilty, especially since they have sung to the point of losing their voices.

The task is to help a viewer in the live broadcast room seize an opportunity

The museum can only be viewed through glass, and one cannot touch the exhibits, which is akin to scratching an itch through a boot; it is very difficult to grasp the microscopic features, thus presenting its limitations. To address this issue, one must handle porcelain specimen pieces more frequently

On the road, he was still speaking in the live broadcast, stating that he would go find Brother Hu right away to learn something on-site and seek his support.

In a moment, everyone began to praise this broadcaster even more. Any action taken without the intention of profit will receive goodwill from the public

Porcelain is also one of the most popular types of collectibles. China is the birthplace of porcelain, and the invention of porcelain is a great contribution of the Chinese nation to world civilization. It is not unfamiliar to everyone, as porcelain products are ubiquitous in our surroundings

Today, I accidentally entered Hu Yang's live broadcast room and found it quite interesting, learning a lot of things

Hua Zai is indeed one of the audience members who previously mentioned living not far from the old goods market on Huxin Road. Seeing Brother Hu earn several tens of thousands in less than half an hour, it would be disingenuous not to feel tempted

Brother, this is Ming Dynasty pastel porcelain, so be gentle with it and hold it steady. This treasure is a family heirloom from my uncle's family, passed down through many generations. I heard that my uncle's family was once the steward of a high-ranking official several hundred years ago, and this treasure was gifted in recognition of my uncle's ancestors' hard work. Recently, my uncle needs to undergo surgery and is short of a large sum of money, so I have no choice but to ask for your help in finding a buyer

A male student in a dormitory of a certain school was curled up in bed when he received a private jet, and he immediately became excited. He had only recently started engaging with live streaming, having watched for a few days without spending any money, primarily due to a lack of financial means

Uh

As he approached, Hu Yang shook hands with him and said, "Nice to meet you, nice to meet you! What is your occupation?"

Friends in the live broadcast room have finally understood the host's previous statement: "I do not rely on everyone’s gifts to make a living"

The audience in the live broadcast room was taken aback once again. Some people searched on Baidu and found that there really was no famille rose porcelain during the Ming Dynasty

Then he smiled and said, "I cannot guarantee that following this will lead to wealth, but meeting each other is indeed a matter of fate, and we can exchange ideas with one another"

Hua Zai, who was on his way, felt even more excited upon hearing these words, and his steps involuntarily quickened.

If Hu Ge could offer some guidance, and we could make a little fortune by following his lead, that would be the best outcome possible, Hua Zai addressed everyone

From this, it can be seen that his own mental strength can only allow him to examine fewer than 40 items. Naturally, the more mental strength one has, the better it is.

Before long, he arrived at the second-hand market and spotted Hu Yang at a glance. He quickly raised his hand to greet him: "Brother Hu, I am Hua Zai, very pleased to see you"

He advised everyone to read more authoritative books and albums, to study theoretical knowledge, and to solidify their foundation. He emphasized the importance of observing real objects and frequently visiting museums to appreciate the characteristics of genuine artifacts, such as their spirit, form, glaze, body, and decoration, thereby gradually enhancing one's ability to discern and appreciate.

Upon seeing this statement, the other audience members also reacted, beating their chests and stamping their feet, wondering how they had not noticed such a simple flaw at the first instance. It was 20,000 coins!

It seems that the intention is to assist Huazai, who is on his way nearby, and Hu Yang still occasionally pays attention to the situation in the live broadcast room

The stall owner immediately fell silent, quickly realizing that the young man had been frightened by him

Hu Yang nodded slightly, not beating around the bush. With a substantial amount of currency still in the account, he immediately arranged for a private jet for that second uncle.

Indeed! The audience is all smiles; this streamer is not making money at all. The broadcast is not only for the dissemination of knowledge but also involves investing money into it!

In this way, everyone understands that the host starts the broadcast with the genuine intention of helping everyone learn something, without any intention of making money from them

His mental strength is only 50. Checking the age of an item will deduct 1 point of mental strength. If a person's mental strength falls below 10, they will faint, and if it drops below 5, it poses a life-threatening risk

He decided that starting today, he should watch Hu Yang's live broadcasts more often, as he could answer questions quickly during such events and receive gifts.

Just after finishing speaking, I heard the vendor not far away boasting to Hua Zai

Seeing that the host did not refuse to help, the audience's goodwill increased significantly, and they felt envious of the nearby Huazai, as it was indeed a chance to make a fortune! Not to mention earning tens of thousands like the host, even earning a few hundred or a thousand would be great! After all, many people's monthly salary is only a few thousand.

The audience in the live broadcast also saw Huazai's appearance, around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, wearing a pair of glasses, somewhat thin, looking a bit lewd, but when he smiles, he appears somewhat simple-minded

Because I attended a junior college, it is difficult to find a job. When I first graduated, I went to an internship, but after three months, I was let go and had to continue searching for a job

"I remember that when I studied history before, the pastel porcelain began in the Ming Dynasty," someone exclaimed in surprise

A private jet costs 20,000 coins, which is equivalent to 200 Renminbi

Although players cannot withdraw their funds, they can still use them to support other streamers, which remains appealing

All have been elevated by you to the status of family heirlooms, so the price must certainly be high, and there is no need to look further; he is self-aware. Even if it is genuine, he does not have enough money to acquire it

Then let us continue to look; you may also find someone you are attracted to. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask me, but please do not casually inquire about the price. Hu Yang advised

When they researched the information, they realized that what the host said was true, and they had been misunderstanding it all along

This point has, in the past, even caught experienced collectors off guard, as they did not pay attention to it

As others have said, the kind of reckless behavior where one spends 9 out of 10 yuan and leaves only 1 yuan for plain rice is something he cannot do

He did not run very far, just beside the poplar, searching for things that caught his eye. The items on the stall were varied and dazzling, with many things that Huazai could not name.

Understood! This is the rule

The audience in the live broadcast room can only feel envy, as they are not in Yangcheng and are too far from the host, leaving them with nothing but envy... Anyone can see that the host has some skills, and if that guy really gets lucky and follows the host to become wealthy, that would truly be...

At this moment, the system immediately issues a real-time side quest, rewarding 100 points of mental strength

Hu Yang spoke up: "In addition to the point just mentioned, there is actually another obvious flaw. The Ming Dynasty did not have so-called 'famille rose' porcelain. This type of porcelain began to emerge only during the Qing Dynasty. This is a basic principle, and everyone should pay attention to it in the future"

... ...

After pondering for a while, he picked up the money bag and hurried out the door

One should not be swayed by the seller's enchanting "stories" in the market, nor should one be greedy. Many people believe that after acquiring a certain level of theoretical and practical knowledge, they can go into the market to seize opportunities, but this almost guarantees that they will be "caught".

With such abilities, who still cares about those trivial gifts? If it were them, it would be just as casual!

Side quests are not mandatory, but since there are rewards, Hu Yang will not refuse

"Such activities will occur frequently in the future, primarily to train everyone's observation skills and see who pays the most attention," Hu Yang stated

For beginners, they often have to rely on their instincts to get started

When I saw that porcelain bowl just now, I felt something was amiss. As soon as the host mentioned a reward of a private jet, he immediately became serious and quickly identified the problem.

By the Song Dynasty, renowned porcelain and famous kilns had spread across more than half of China, marking the most prosperous period for the porcelain industry. At that time, the Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding kilns were collectively known as the five famous kilns of the Song Dynasty

Huyang said to the audience in the live broadcast: "In the future, when everyone engages with ancient porcelain, it is best for beginners to start with porcelain shards rather than whole pieces, as the intricacies involved are quite profound."

Hua Zai also understands that one should not squander opportunities carelessly. While others may agree to help with appraisals, it is important to be tactful and not to keep asking questions incessantly, as excessive inquiries can become bothersome

Huyang did not speak, but instead wrote a line: The flaw in that porcelain bowl just now was quite significant. Who noticed it? Let's hear it, whoever speaks correctly first, I will grant them a private jet.

Upon seeing Hu Yang's speech, the audience in the live broadcast room all attentively looked at that porcelain bowl

As for Hua Zai, having listened to the vendor boast in such a manner, he has already set down that porcelain bowl

The audience in the live broadcast room listened attentively as the vendor earnestly told stories, and they all burst into laughter

Hu Yang did not rush to find his own, but instead watched Hua Zai as he picked up a porcelain bowl

In fact, this type of street vending is almost always permitted to be handled without wearing any gloves.

At last, there are coins to play with, and it will no longer be a civilian account

Someone quickly recognized a friend with the nickname "Er Daye" from a civilian account speaking: "The characters 'kai' and 'gui' are simplified characters, and simplified characters only came into existence in modern times. It is evident that they are not treasures from the Ming Dynasty"

Some seasoned porcelain collectors believe that ancient porcelain and ancient jade rank among the most challenging categories of collection, particularly ancient porcelain, which has skyrocketed in price over the past decade, leading to the emergence of many high-quality replicas in the market. For collectors, the excessive focus on the authenticity of details such as body structure and glaze color often results in neglecting the fundamental principle of dating, leading to a misallocation of priorities in the identification process

Imitating others, Huazai should also be cautious; before taking something to examine, it is advisable to first ask whether it is permissible to handle it.

It was produced as early as before the Tang Dynasty, but it truly flourished starting from the Song Dynasty

There was no discussion at home; knowing that he is under a lot of pressure in his job search, the topic of work is avoided at home

It is also one of the more difficult types of collectibles to identify, with sophisticated methods of forgery, and many antique enthusiasts have suffered losses with such collectibles

Hua Zai was still carefully selecting the items he desired, unaware of Hu Yang beside him

After a moment of reflection, Hu Yang realized that using the treasure-seeking eye would consume mental energy. No wonder he felt slightly fatigued after examining the era of that seal earlier; although it was very slight, Hu Yang could still sense it.