Chapter 37: Questioning

When Yang Bo spoke, his tone and demeanor were slightly cold. Since he stopped going to school, he had rarely interacted with girls. Guo Bapi often joked about him pursuing the daughter of the fast-food restaurant owner. He didn't really know what he was thinking, but he found that looking at the pretty girl was pleasing and made him feel more relaxed.

Facing the elegant policewoman with her hair tied up, revealing her fair and slender neck, despite being a few years older, her delicate and charming appearance still made his heart flutter, so he had to act a bit coldly.

However, when his gaze turned to the artifacts, Yang Bo immediately calmed down. Since the strange halo appeared, he had gained more confidence!

All the artifacts were collected and placed in the courtyard. To prevent anyone from stealing them in the chaos, the police needed to quickly document and register them. What Yang Bo needed to do was to accurately name each artifact!

Yuan Yezǐ stood behind Yang Bo, glanced at him, and rolled her eyes at Captain Liang, clearly dissatisfied. It was really because Yang Bo was too young, with his facial hair not yet fully grown. How could anyone believe that such a young person could authenticate artifacts?

Captain Liang, who was worried, followed behind Yang Bo, pretending not to see Yuan Yezǐ's actions, but he felt even heavier in his heart. He regretted hastily agreeing to Luo Yaohua's recommendation! However, he then thought that Luo Yaohua was the son of the bureau chief, and he had to give him face. He could only hope that the expert appraiser contacted by the bureau would arrive soon!

The sky in the east gradually brightened, and the noise in the courtyard gradually diminished. Yang Bo stood in front of the artifacts, picked up the first one, glanced at it for a moment, and said, "Qing Dynasty Daoguang period white jade dragon-patterned small bottle."

Yuan Yezǐ, holding a notebook, was still in a daze and didn't react, "Huh? What did you say?"

Yang Bo frowned and repeated, "Write it down, this is a Qing Dynasty Daoguang period white jade dragon-patterned small bottle!"

Yuan Yezǐ opened her pink lips and widened her almond eyes, "You only looked at it for a moment! This isn't a joke, right? We are doing a statistical record, which is very important evidence. It might be used as a basis for their sentencing. Don't joke around!"

"I'm not joking, write it down!" Yang Bo didn't expect that from the very beginning, he would be questioned.

Captain Liang, standing behind, was also dissatisfied that Yang Bo could make such a definitive statement after just a quick glance at the small jade bottle. Although this statistical record wouldn't be used as evidence for sentencing as Yuan Yezǐ said, it was still an initial record. If it was too different from the truth, it would be difficult for him to report it. Moreover, he was sure that reporters would soon swarm in. How would he report these data then?

"Captain Liang, Yang Bo's appraisal skills are very high. If you don't trust him, do you not trust me?" Luo Yaohua noticed the situation and knew that if he didn't speak up, it might not progress.

Captain Liang was slightly stunned and couldn't help but look at Luo Yaohua. He didn't expect Luo Yaohua to support Yang Bo so strongly!

He then looked back at the young man standing in the crowd, who had an ordinary appearance but a determined look. Finally, Captain Liang said to Yuan Yezǐ, "Luo Section Chief is also a collector and an expert in the field. What he says must have a reason. Write down whatever Yang Bo says!"

"But?" Yuan Yezǐ was about to object but was interrupted by Captain Liang, "No buts, follow orders!"

Yuan Yezǐ had no choice but to write it down, but she couldn't help but look at Yang Bo, trying to find a hint of an expert's aura in his ordinary face. Unfortunately, she soon became disappointed.

"Imitation Qing Dynasty Qianlong period winter-hardy three friends Guangcai porcelain!" Yang Bo picked up the next item, glanced at it, and said.

Yuan Yezǐ didn't write it down but asked, "An imitation?"

Yang Bo nodded, "An imitation, probably from Jingdezhen in recent years."

Yuan Yezǐ was about to write it down but stopped when she heard this, "How do you know? I don't see any firelight, and it looks quite old!"

Yang Bo was already a bit anxious, eager to return to the hospital. Hearing Yuan Yezǐ's endless questions, his last bit of goodwill towards her was exhausted. He said impatiently, "If I say it's an imitation, it definitely won't be anything else!"

After saying that, Yang Bo turned to Captain Liang, "Captain Liang, please find someone else to write. It would be better to find two more people, prepare some small signs to hang on the items, or use paper strips to place directly under the items. Don't stick labels directly, as it would damage the items too much!"

Captain Liang was stunned. He didn't expect Yang Bo to make such a request. In his view, Yang Bo should be more cautious in the face of everyone's doubts. Asking to replace the person seemed too high-profile.

Yuan Yezǐ, hearing Yang Bo's words, stood there in shock, her eyes suddenly reddening, "What do you mean?"

"Improve efficiency!" Yang Bo said firmly. He didn't care if he was involved in this matter. He was just repaying Luo Yaohua's favor and couldn't refuse. But being constantly questioned was something he couldn't tolerate!

Yang Bo also realized that the root of the problem was that he had no reputation. If he had the title of a well-known appraiser or a famous collector, who in the room would doubt him?

Luo Yaohua was a bit helpless. He didn't expect this situation and certainly didn't expect the usually mild-mannered Yang Bo to make such a request. Since he had already praised Yang Bo, he couldn't back down now. He said, "Captain Liang, there are quite a few artifacts. It's almost dawn, and once the workday starts, the municipal government will likely want a detailed report from the bureau!"

Captain Liang, reminded by Luo Yaohua, finally realized he had been thinking too little. This was a significant achievement, and he needed to secure it first. Even if there were mistakes, he could always pass the blame!

"Yezǐ, come back!" Having made up his mind, Captain Liang gave orders, "Xiao Lu, Lao Yu, you two come over and do as Yang Bo says!"

The two quickly came over, and Yang Bo could clearly feel the hostility in the younger one's eyes, probably because of Yuan Yezǐ.

Yang Bo nodded slightly and sighed. The next part wouldn't be easy at all!