Chapter 86

Luo Yaohua said that the club was luxurious and high-end, and it indeed was. The interior of the club was beautifully decorated, with gold and jade shining brightly.

There were only a few dozen people in the hall, gathered in small groups. In the center of the hall was a long table, which was empty, making the place seem somewhat spacious and disorganized.

Just as Luo Yaohua and Yang Bo finished talking, they heard a voice from the loudspeaker. Turning around, they saw an elderly man with a round face standing on a makeshift stage, holding a microphone.

Luo Yaohua introduced, "That's Mr. Cai!"

Yang Bo was somewhat surprised, "The Mr. Cai who runs a private museum?"

Luo Yaohua nodded, "The antique market has been booming in recent years, and he is at the forefront of this market, often appearing in the media!"

Yang Bo also nodded in agreement.

Mr. Cai held the microphone, smiling, "First, I would like to welcome all of you for coming from afar! Thank you all for your hard work!"

Applause broke out in the audience.

"A few days ago, a few friends recommended me to be the host. Old Cao called me and said, 'Just go up and say a few words, help everyone with the script.' At that time, I asked Old Cao, 'Why don't you go up?'"

Mr. Cai, holding the microphone, started telling a joke, "Old Cao finally admitted after all these years that he doesn't look good on camera!"

Everyone turned to look for Cao Yuande and burst into laughter.

Cao Yuande pointed to the front, smiling helplessly. He indeed didn't look good on camera because he was too thin.

Mr. Cai told a few more jokes before saying, "Most of the people at this exchange meeting are old friends, and there are also new friends. I hope everyone can gain something from the exchange!"

"Everyone has brought many good items. Next, please let the ushers bring these items up!"

Yang Bo turned around and saw a group of ushers carrying trays or wooden boxes walking up.

These items were placed on the long table for display, with no protective measures.

Yang Bo was somewhat surprised to see that everyone went to the corner to get gloves and magnifying glasses, as if they were about to start not an appraisal but a feast.

Luo Yaohua pulled Yang Bo, "What are you standing there for? Go over quickly and show your skills!"

Yang Bo smiled lightly and followed.

As he walked over, Yang Bo realized that everyone's movements looked casual, but they were all very careful, especially when handling porcelain.

Yang Bo walked to a corner and saw a famille-rose garlic vase. Famille-rose porcelain is expensive, and usually, there would be many people gathered around such a vase. However, in today's setting, it was not very noticeable, so only Yang Bo and Luo Yaohua stood there.

Luo Yaohua pointed to the famille-rose garlic vase, "You can guess first, is this garlic vase real or fake?"

Yang Bo took a look and saw a small label below, which read "Qing Dynasty Jiaqing Famille-Rose Garlic Vase." He smiled, "I guess it's fake!"

Luo Yaohua was puzzled, "Why?"

"Because this famille-rose porcelain doesn't have any outstanding features. To be selected for this exchange meeting, it must have something special. The only possibility is that this porcelain is a replica, and a very good one!"

Yang Bo explained and picked up the garlic vase to examine it.

Luo Yaohua, though not an expert in appraisal, had some knowledge. He also started examining the vase as Yang Bo held it.

"Blue and white seal script 'Made in the Jiaqing period of the Great Qing' six-character mark, the characters are neat and the structure is strict. The base mark looks fine!"

"The body is heavy, the glaze is smooth, the colors are rich, and the malachite green glaze on the mouth and bottom is not too deep. It also looks fine. So where could the problem be?"

"Young man, you have a good eye!" An elderly man walked over, and it was Mr. Cai, who had been hosting on the stage.

Luo Yaohua was a bit embarrassed and waved his hand, "I have limited knowledge and can't see the problem. How can I have a good eye?"

Mr. Cai was surprised, "If you can't see the problem, doesn't that mean there is no problem? Why do you assume this porcelain must have a problem?"

Luo Yaohua hesitated for a moment and then pulled Yang Bo out, "He said there is a problem, so there must be a problem."

Mr. Cai looked at Yang Bo and suddenly remembered something, smiling, "So the fish-patterned colored pottery jar is in your hands!"

Yang Bo was most afraid of mentioning the fish-patterned colored pottery jar, but he knew that Mr. Cai and Cao Yuande were familiar and had already found out. He could only say helplessly, "I think everyone should call me 'Fish-Patterned Colored Pottery Jar' in the future, as it might be more recognizable!"

Mr. Cai laughed, "Young man, don't look so unwilling. Getting the fish-patterned colored pottery jar is your skill, and everyone can get to know you through it! It will be very helpful for you in the future, and you will understand that later."

With that, Mr. Cai pointed to the garlic vase behind Yang Bo, "Let me take a look!"

Mr. Cai picked up the famille-rose garlic vase and examined it carefully.

Luo Yaohua pulled Yang Bo, "I feel like everyone already knows."

Yang Bo knew he was talking about the fish-patterned colored pottery jar and nodded, "That day was too high-profile, and many people already know."

After a while, Mr. Cai finally looked up, his brows furrowed, seemingly very puzzled, "Is there a problem with this famille-rose porcelain?"

Luo Yaohua also looked at Yang Bo, both of them puzzled.

"What's going on?" Cao Yuande seemed to notice the situation and walked over.

Luo Yaohua pointed to the famille-rose garlic vase, "Professor Cao, can you take a look? Is this garlic vase real or fake?"

Cao Yuande was surprised, "Old Cai can't tell?"

Mr. Cai hesitated but still said, "This young man said this famille-rose garlic vase has a problem, but I can't see it. It's really strange!"

Cao Yuede looked at Yang Bo, "What a strange thing! Let me take a look!"

Cao Yuede picked up the famille-rose garlic vase and examined it.

Unconsciously, a few more people gathered around to watch. A middle-aged, chubby man laughed, "Old Brother Cai, have you seen it? What do you think?"

Mr. Cai pointed to the chubby man and laughed, "You asking this reminds me, this porcelain is yours, right?"

The chubby man nodded and laughed, "I spent 300,000 yuan to buy it, but it was a mistake. I brought it today with no other purpose than to give everyone a challenge!"

Mr. Cai pointed at the chubby man and scolded, "You really have ulterior motives! But you can't stump us. Now that there are differing opinions, someone must be right, so your challenge has an answer!"

The chubby man was surprised, "Who is it?"