Hearing these words, Xue Chen cheered up again and thought to himself: "These people praise Xu Ming so highly, so his things should be a bit more like something."

"Okay, then I'll show my shame."

At this moment, Xu Ming was in high spirits. Hearing the young man's words, he readily agreed. At the same time, he glanced at Xue Chen intentionally or unintentionally, but at this moment, Xue Chen was talking quietly to Ning Xuanxuan.

He was looking at something and didn't notice his gaze, which made Xu Ming frown slightly.

Soon, two muscular men came from the backstage carrying a box half a meter high, and quickly placed it on the display stand.

The noisy hall immediately became quiet, and everyone wanted to see what Xu Ming would come up with this time.

Xu Ming opened the box with a smile on his face, and a bronze square tripod about one foot and five inches high appeared in everyone's sight.

This square tripod is greenish-brown in color, with many inscriptions and reliefs of auspicious animals engraved on it. The three tripod legs point in three directions respectively. Although it is less than half a meter high, it emits a majestic and heavy aura very strongly.

It turns out that, at least in terms of visual effects, this bronze square tripod is many times more powerful than that small wine glass.

This can be distinguished from the exclamation expressed by the wealthy second-generation people in the hall who have some knowledge about antiques when they see it.

"This Zhou Dynasty bronze tripod was an object I received at the antique black market in Inner Mongolia last month. Let's come up and take a look." Xu Ming said while scanning the crowd. He enjoyed the exclamation on everyone's faces.

expression.

After he finished speaking, everyone rushed forward, took out magnifying glasses and white gloves from their pockets, and looked at it carefully in order. Soon, various voices of admiration came from these people's mouths.

issue.

"Excellent, this is definitely the best. If I read it correctly, the words on this tripod are indeed inscriptions from before the Warring States Period. That was three thousand years ago. A bronze square tripod that is so old and so well preserved, this

How much is it worth?”

"Old Sun, I am afraid that the value of this square tripod cannot be measured by money. The tripod already has a very high status and representativeness in our Chinese culture, and two or three thousand years ago, only the royal family was qualified to have it.

With the ability to forge such a ritual vessel, the inscriptions on it may be Emperor Zhou's words of worship to heaven. This cauldron can be described as a national treasure. I never expected that Master Ming could get such a treasure. It is really called

It’s an eye-opener.”

"Master Ming, where did you get this treasure? I will also go Taobao tomorrow."

Listening to the praises of these people, the smile on Xu Ming's face became much happier. He really enjoyed the feeling of being supported by everyone, which made him feel like a controller. But soon, he

His smile became a little unnatural.

Because he noticed that just when everyone came together to watch the bronze tripod that he spent tens of millions to buy and praised it profusely, Xue Chen was talking and laughing with Ning Xuanxuan in the corner.

He was talking about something and didn't even look at him.

Especially Ning Xuanxuan's flowery smile brought him great excitement. He had never seen Ning Xuanxuan smile so happily when she was with a man.

"Damn guy, you really think this is your backyard!"

A sneer flashed in Xu Ming's eyes, and then he said loudly to Xue Chen: "Brother Xue, you are an antique appraiser, don't you want to express some opinions? I would like to hear your opinion on this tripod."

As his words fell, everyone in the hall also focused their attention on Xue Chen, and many people even spoke in agreement.

After all, everyone wants to know who the male companion Ning Xuanxuan brings is.

"I won't comment on this..."

Hearing Xu Ming's words, a strange look flashed across Xue Chen's face and he refused in a low voice.

Now that he knew about Xu Ming and Ning Xuanxuan's affairs, Xue Chen naturally did not want to get too involved. However, although he deliberately avoided it, others did not agree.

"Xue Chen, Mr. Ming asked you to express your opinion because he thinks highly of you. If you refuse in such a hurry, you can't say anything, right?"

"That's right, you still have the name of an appraiser on your head. How can you back down at this time? Master Ming will not let others comment on his treasure easily."

"What appraiser? Have you ever seen such a young antique appraiser? I think he is just an apprentice at best!"

Seeing that Xue Chen actually rejected Xu Ming's invitation, a group of wealthy second-generation people immediately began to make sarcastic remarks. Although they also knew that doing so would offend Ning Xuanxuan, Xu Ming's status in their hearts was obviously more important.

"You really want me to say it?"

Seeing these people making endless noises, Xu Ming did not stop him. Xue Chen's two sword eyebrows gradually frowned. He would never take the initiative to cause trouble, but it did not mean that he would not be questioned or even humiliated by others.

Know how to fight back.

"Appreciate further details."

Xu Ming looked at Xue Chen with burning eyes, and his tone was even more aggressive.

"good."

Xue Chen nodded lightly, and walked from the corner to the display stand under the gaze of everyone. After "looking" carefully for about five minutes, he stood up and said: "This bronze square tripod is indeed an antique, but...

It is not a heavenly ritual vessel from the Zhou Dynasty, but an imitation from the Eastern Han Dynasty."

These words were like a bombshell. Not only did everyone in the venue change their expressions, but even Xu Ming, who had always maintained a smile, had his eyebrows twitching slightly.

When they came back to their senses, everyone immediately started talking.

"How is it possible that this is an imitation of the Eastern Han Dynasty? This tripod is characterized by its shape, texture, forging process, degree of oxidation, and inscription engraving, all of which are characteristics of the Zhou Dynasty Fang Ding. How is it possible that it is an imitation?"

To this extent?"

"That's right, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. How could Mr. Ming buy a counterfeit product? Besides, so many of us haven't discovered the problem. Are all these people together not as high as you alone?"

"I think you just want to sensationalize it by saying that this tripod is an imitation of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Please provide evidence."

These rich second generations were all filled with indignation, and Xu Ming's face became gloomy again. The reason why he wanted to ask Xue Chen to come up and appraise the tripod was actually to mock him based on his knowledge of the tripod.

However, Xue Chen didn't expect that Xue Chen would directly say it was fake as soon as he opened his mouth, which immediately disrupted his plan.

"Xue Chen, if you say this cauldron is an imitation, there must be some basis for it."

With a sullen face, he motioned to the others to stop talking. Xu Ming looked at Xue Chen with his eyes and asked.

"More than ninety-nine percent of this bronze square tripod is undoubtedly authentic, except for the tiny flaw in the toe of the Pixiu.

The real bronze tripods of the Zhou Dynasty are all engraved with Pixiu. The soles of their feet must be in an open shape stepping on the clouds, but the soles of the Pixiu feet on this tripod are slightly curved. Although this slight bend is very noticeable to the naked eye.

It's hard to tell, and it's partially obscured by the auspicious clouds at its feet, but the difference is real.

As the most important ritual instrument of the Zhou Dynasty, the tripod was completely forged by royal craftsmen. There were more than a dozen verification procedures. It is impossible for such a flaw to occur, so this thing must be fake. After knowing this,

Extrapolating the past, it is naturally easy to judge that it is an imitation from the Eastern Han Dynasty through some subtle details."

In the face of everyone's doubts, Xue Chen, who had just absorbed some aura from the tripod, showed a smile on his face and calmly told the appraisal results from the ancient jade.

When he first started talking, many people, including Xu Ming, had expressions of disbelief, but as they went on, their expressions became uglier.

Especially when Xu Ming took a high-power magnifying glass and pointed it at the sole of the Pixiu foot on the tripod for a while, his face became ashen.

As an old bird who has been playing with antiques for more than ten years, he naturally knows what Xue Chen said about the common knowledge about Pixiu. Now that the shape of the sole of the foot is so clearly carved there, how can he refute it?

Now he only hated himself for ignoring this detail that almost everyone would ignore, and he hated Xue Chen even more.

The value of the imitations from the Eastern Han Dynasty is far worse than the real bronze tripods from the Zhou Dynasty. Even if the value is put aside, the fact that he mistakenly bought the imitation is enough to make him in the eyes of these people.

I lost face in front of me.

Xu Ming was not the only one with an ugly face. The rich second generation around him, no matter how much they knew about antiques, had gloomy faces at the moment and didn't know what to say.

Because they already knew the result just from Xu Ming's expression. A few minutes ago, almost everyone among them would have given Fang Ding high praise. So now it is not just Xu Ming who is embarrassed, but also them.

"Brother Xue is indeed a professional antique appraiser, and his vision is unique. I have been playing with this square tripod for more than a month, and I didn't find any subtle differences between it and the Zhou Dynasty bronze tripod. It's really funny."

After more than a minute, Xu Ming's face became a little better, and he managed to squeeze out a smile and said to Xue Chen.

There is no other way. With his status, even if he wants to cut Xue Chen into pieces, he can only endure this tone and talk to him properly, otherwise he will appear too ungraceful.

"Brother Xu is not a professional appraiser after all. He has such good eyesight."

Xue Chen smiled when he heard the words. After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards Ning Xuanxuan. He really didn't want to waste time here anymore.
Chapter completed!