Li Rongrong squatted down and picked up a fragment.
She touched it with her hand and frowned, "Third Master, weРІР‚в„ўre all into antiques here, this is clearly a fake, are you trying to cheat me?"
"Fake? My blue and white porcelain has a certificate of authentication, valued at 2.1 million. IРІР‚в„ўm already giving you a deal by knocking off 100,000 because of our neighborly status."
With that, Third Master threw the certificate to Li Rongrong.
Looking at the certificate from Third Master, Li RongrongРІР‚в„ўs pretty face flushed with anger.
Everyone in the industry knows these certificates can be bought for a small fee.
But now the porcelain is broken and canРІР‚в„ўt be appraised, Li Rongrong could only swallow the loss quietly.
Li Rongrong knew that Third Master, nicknamed Hei the Third, often scammed people on this Taobao Street.
She never expected that heРІР‚в„ўd trick her this time.
Looking at the pieces on the ground, Li Rongrong gritted her teeth.
She understood the industry rules; in such a situation, she could only accept the loss.
At this moment, Ye Chen entered the antique shop.
Activating his Treasure Master skills, the details about the shards on the ground immediately floated into Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs mind.
Modern imitation, valued at 200 yuan.
Li Rongrong took a deep breath, "Alright, Third Master, since the porcelain is broken by me, IРІР‚в„ўll take the blame."
The onlookers shook their heads.
Everyone knew Hei the ThirdРІР‚в„ўs character.
But indeed, it was Li Rongrong who broke the porcelain first, so she could only accept the loss now.
Hei the Third grinned, showing two large gold teeth.
He chuckled, "Miss Rongrong, then I, Hei the Third, thank you."
"Wait a moment." Ye Chen suddenly spoke up from the side.
Hei the Third sneered, "What does this young man want?"
Ye Chen smiled, "Third Master, do you dare make a bet with this junior?"
Hei the Third was startled, "A bet? What kind of bet?"
Ye Chen pondered, "A bet that I can find the most valuable treasure in your shop among the antiques."
Hearing Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs words, Hei the Third burst into laughter.
His shop had thousands of antiques, finding the most valuable one among them was like finding a needle in a haystack.
The other customers and the shop owner were all stunned hearing Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs bet.
"This guy must be crazy, finding the most valuable one among thousands of antiques, how could it be possible."
"Exactly, I think this guy has lost his mind."
Hei the Third nodded, "WhatРІР‚в„ўs your stake?"
Ye Chen smiled lightly, "The stake, if I win, IРІР‚в„ўll take away your most valuable item. If I lose, then the compensation for this porcelain doubles, IРІР‚в„ўll give you four million."
Hearing four million, Hei the ThirdРІР‚в„ўs eyes lit up.
"Are you serious?"
Ye Chen smiled lightly, "Of course, IРІР‚в„ўm serious."
Hei the Third took a sip from the Zisha clay teapot in his hand triumphantly, "Young man, youРІР‚в„ўre willingly giving me money, donРІР‚в„ўt say I bullied you later."
Ye Chen smiled, "Third Master, such a small amount of money, I can afford it."
"Alright, everyone here can be witnesses, but you canРІР‚в„ўt search endlessly. IРІР‚в„ўll give you five minutes, how about that?"
"No way, how can you find it among thousands of antiques in just five minutes?" Li Rongrong was immediately displeased.
Hei the Third sneered, "If youРІР‚в„ўre afraid, forget it. I wonРІР‚в„ўt make it difficult, just two million will do."
Ye Chen smiled, "Why should I be afraid? Five minutes, just five minutes."
"Ye Chen, how is this possible? Hei the ThirdРІР‚в„ўs antique shop has thousands of items, heРІР‚в„ўs mixed the real and fake ones together, no one can find it except himself."
"Rongrong, donРІР‚в„ўt worry, since I dared to bet with him, I naturally have the confidence to win."
Saying that, Ye Chen walked over to the antiques and smiled lightly, "Third Master, you can start timing."
Hei the Third nodded, "Straightforward young man."
He took out a stopwatch and began timing.
The five-minute countdown started, and the second hand quickly turned.
To everyoneРІР‚в„ўs surprise, Ye Chen didnРІР‚в„ўt touch any of the antiques, but just looked at them with his eyes.
"This guy is ridiculous, how can you identify antiques without touching them."
"Does he think his eyes are the Golden Pupil? Just one look can tell the real from the fake?"
"Hei the Third is too clever, easily winning two million."
Seeing Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs actions, everyone shook their heads; in their eyes, Ye Chen was destined to lose.
Among thousands of antiques, just by looking, trying to identify real from fake seemed harder than ascending to heaven.
At this moment, Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs eyes scanned over each antique, and their value quickly appeared in his mind.
Modern imitation blue and white porcelain, valued at twelve thousand.
Republic of China porcelain bowl, valued at one hundred and eight thousand.
Zhengde blue and white porcelain valued at three million.
Soon, as Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs scanning progressed, the value of each antique appeared in his eyes.
In just three minutes, Ye Chen had scanned the entire roomРІР‚в„ўs porcelain for prices.
The most valuable was the Zhengde blue and white porcelain.
Ye Chen turned around, watching Hei the Third leisurely sipping tea at the table, with a look of smugness.
SomethingРІР‚в„ўs not right, Hei the Third is so cunning, and he dares to bet with me, he must have a guaranteed win, so it shouldnРІР‚в„ўt be this easy to win.
Something must be wrong.
Suddenly, Ye Chen smiled.
His gaze fell upon the Zisha teapot in Hei the ThirdРІР‚в„ўs hand.
Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot, valued around nine million!
It turns out the most valuable antique in the whole store was this Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot.
No wonder this old man kept clutching this teapot like itРІР‚в„ўs his lifeline.
Many thought he just loved tea, but actually, itРІР‚в„ўs his most prized possession.
By now, the time was up, Hei the Third sneered, "Young man, timeРІР‚в„ўs up, tell me, which antique in my shop is the most valuable."
Ye Chen walked over to the Zhengde blue and white porcelain.
Seeing this, a cunning smile curved on Hei the ThirdРІР‚в„ўs lips.
Ye Chen smiled lightly, "This Zhengde blue and white porcelain is indeed nice, but unfortunately, itРІР‚в„ўs not the most valuable treasure in your shop."
Upon hearing Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs words, Hei the ThirdРІР‚в„ўs expression suddenly changed, Ye Chen walked up to Hei the Third, his sharp gaze fixed on the Zisha teapot in his hand.
"Third Master, let me have a look at your teapot, would you?"
Hei the ThirdРІР‚в„ўs face suddenly changed.
Everyone was also dumbfounded.
Everyone who came to the shop noticed Hei the Third always holding a Zisha teapot, but no one thought it was a treasure.
Ye Chen said lightly, "Third Master, your Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot is valued between eight hundred fifty to nine hundred thousand, it should be your shopРІР‚в„ўs treasure!"
Upon hearing Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs words, Third MasterРІР‚в„ўs face turned pale abruptly.
Hei the Third never thought Ye Chen would actually see through the treasure of his Zisha teapot.
EveryoneРІР‚в„ўs gaze turned towards Hei the Third.
"Oh my god, no wonder Third Master never let go of that teapot."
"I also heard, half a year ago there was a Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot auctioned for eight hundred sixty-nine thousand, so it was bought by Third Master."
Hei the ThirdРІР‚в„ўs face turned pale, his hands trembling slightly.
Li RongrongРІР‚в„ўs eyes were filled with shock.
"Ye Chen, youРІР‚в„ўre amazing!"
Looking at the trembling hands of Hei the Third, Ye Chen smiled slightly, "Third Master, you wouldnРІР‚в„ўt be thinking of welshing on the bet, would you?"

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