Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1326: Chapter 1322: Another Simplified ”Zhong” Character

Everyone looked on in confusion, not understanding what Huang Zhenlong was trying to do.

It wasn’t until all the boxes were placed on the table that Huang Zhenlong swept a playful glance over the appraisers present and said:

”I am neither a member of the China Jade Association nor anyone’s teacher or relative. I believe it’s most fair and just for me to host this extra test.”

”The items on this table are ones I’ve scavenged over the years, some are antiques I’ve treasured for over thirty years. I took them out from home temporarily, so you don’t need to suspect me of leaking test questions for cheating.”

”For this extra test, your content is to determine the authenticity of these antiques. You can touch, you can look, use any method as long as you don’t damage my items. Of course, private communication is prohibited.”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone showed signs of delight.

Because Huang Zhenlong’s test was much simpler and more interesting compared to the odd morning assessment that only allowed touching but not looking.

Upon hearing the test, all the appraisers below began gearing up eagerly to show their skills, completely missing the sly, fox-like smile that appeared in Huang Zhenlong’s eyes.

Neither Jia Bingrong nor Ma Liwen understood what Huang Zhenlong was up to, but Qin Lianshan and the three elders Shi Qingyun and Zhuang Xiangyang clearly knew the inside story best.

As soon as they heard Huang Zhenlong speak, they silently cursed inwardly, what an old fox; having these people look at those items, it’s unlikely they could determine their authenticity!

Qin Lianshan was originally very confident in Huo Sining, but at this moment, even he involuntarily showed a worried look in his eyes.

Just judging authenticity? When all the appraisers were eagerly poised to try, Huo Sining, in contrast, remained the calmest one.

After hearing Huang Zhenlong lay out the requirements for the extra test, the corners of her mouth subtly curved up.

If the previous tactile-only test was like a high school exam for her, then this extra test was like a grade school abacus exam, large in volume but consisting of the simplest arithmetic.

With the Heavenly Eye, she essentially had a detection device, making authenticating these antiques no challenge at all for her.

Clearly, Huang Zhenlong had somewhat learned about Huo Sining’s treasure appraisal skills from Zhou Shitao, knowing that anything she handled, she could detect authenticity just by touch, so after giving this test, Huang Zhenlong, when no one was paying attention, sneakily shot her a look, showing an extremely ingratiating appearance in his eyes.

His gaze clearly implied, ”Huo girl, look how I’m helping you. When will you gift me something like Su Zhongqing’s Sky-blue Glazed Brush Washer?”

Upon seeing Huang Zhenlong’s expression, the corners of Huo Sining’s mouth unconsciously twitched. She quickly lowered her head to hide the emotions revealed in her eyes, fearing the other appraisers, especially Ma Liwen, would notice.

Huang Zhenlong was clearly using his position to favor her, but such favoritism, Huo Sining had to admit, pleased her secretly.

While those appraisers rushed to the stage, Huo Sining remained cool, waiting until everyone had finished and returned to their seats before slowly making her way to the stage.

The items Huang Zhenlong brought out were all placed in exquisitely crafted paper boxes. As Huo Sining approached, she discovered that they were all Blue and White Porcelain, with extremely exquisite patterns, seeming like imperial kiln creations.

A complete set of Yuan Dynasty Blue-and-White Porcelain Tea Set, Doucai Entwined Peony Vase, Wucai Porcelain Pillow, Sancai Camel, and a Ming Dynasty Fish-Algae Pattern Jar, Spot-Colored Plum Blossom Pattern Lid.

Seeing these items, Huo Sining was utterly astonished.

If these items were genuine, they could easily be described as priceless, enough to support the Forbidden City’s ceramics exhibition hall.

Huang Zhenlong loved collecting antiques; anything he fancied, he would snatch for his museum. Seeing these porcelains now, Huo Sining couldn’t help but suspect that the old rascal might have taken them directly from the Forbidden City Museum.

The most important feature of Blue and White Porcelain is the glaze, as time-honored authentic blue and white become yellowed over time.

Huo Sining’s eyes were fixed on those Blue and White Porcelains, carefully observing their glaze.

The more she looked, the wider her eyes opened.

This dozen or so pieces of Blue and White Porcelain, not only vivid in color but also intricate in pattern.

The glaze on these blue and white pieces was not smooth, covered with something akin to ghee.

The glaze was turbid yet not translucent, the thickness uneven, especially on pieces set to dry with glaze; the glaze color on the bottoms was deeper than elsewhere.

Moreover, on the bright, glazed surfaces of the porcelain, there were numerous fine cracks like sesame patterns, resembling tiny fissures.

Such characteristics clearly indicate...

A thought popped into Huo Sining’s mind, causing her heartbeat to quicken. She could no longer pay attention to anything else, reaching out with her right hand.

Unexpectedly, what she discovered was out of Huo Sining’s expectations.

The Blue and White Porcelain pieces, which displayed as rare treasures, surprisingly had no trace of Purple Spiritual Qi!

Huo Sining thought she had made a mistake and felt again, but the cold sensation transmitted from her right palm, leaving her mind blank.

All these items turned out to be fake!

How could this be? Huo Sining widened her eyes in disbelief, examining the porcelains, not convinced, and confirmed again and again.

This batch of Blue and White Porcelain, whether from the blue and white texture, glaze color, shape, or the appearance of glaze cracks, seemed without a doubt to be authentic. Anyone else looking would not think them counterfeit.

Yet the Heavenly Eye told her this batch was a replica!

Huo Sining was a meticulous person. Since the batch was counterfeit, there must be some flaws.

Fake items, no matter how convincing, always differ in some way.

Thinking so, she circled around the Sancai Camel among them.

Sadly, after several inspections, she couldn’t spot any signs of forgery.

This left Huo Sining a bit frustrated, as the counterfeiter was incredibly skilled, with these Blue and White Porcelain pieces almost indistinguishable from the real ones.

Unable to figure it out, Huo Sining decided to pick up the camel directly and examine it closely.

Unexpectantly, with just this movement, her eyes widened.

In an instant, an incredulous expression appeared on her face.

However, since her head was lowered all along, those below the stage didn’t notice anything wrong with Huo Sining’s expression.

Under the Heavenly Eye Skill, Huo Sining discovered that embedded inside the curved forelimb’s inner wall of the Sancai Camel, there was actually a simplified ”钟” character!