Divine Lucky Star

Chapter 378: Chapter 337: Flaw! Chapter 378: Chapter 337: Flaw! “Thank you,” Master Liu carefully picked up the teapot and then thoroughly examined it with a magnifying glass, looking it over from top to bottom, inside and out. As he inspected, he admired, “This pot is made of ochre-colored sandy clay, with a reddish luster and a simple patina, and obvious tea stains inside, as if telling an ancient story. The flat lid is adorned with a round Treasure Bead knob, carved with a Ruyi pattern and a central air hole. The pot’s body is round and full, and on one side, there is a poem inscribed with a knife used as a pen—vigorous strokes with both force and flexibility, a breath of life running through it. The base bears Chen Zhengming’s signature. A fine pot, indeed a fine pot!”

“How about that?” Manager Tong laughed heartily, “How’s this treasure of my shop?” Pointing to a camera mounted on the wall, he said, “See that? We have 24-hour surveillance here, guaranteeing only genuine antiques. Our shop’s reputation is five-star rated, with a return three times the value for any fake—we’re definitely not just blowing hot air!”

Principal Zheng and the others nodded in agreement.

“A top-quality item, absolutely top-quality!” Master Liu set down the magnifying glass, sighed, “This pot has a scent of tea, an aroma that’s truly refreshing upon close smell. The base is engraved with Chen Zhengming’s signature, and the color confirms it is an antique with years of age. Especially the calligraphy on the body of the pot, it carries on the authentic tradition of Chen Zhengming. A fine pot, and what’s particularly rare is that it is without a single flaw and looks exceptionally clean, quite a feat considering its well-preserved condition.”

“Good! Good!” Without another word, Principal Zheng pulled out his bank card, “No more talk, Manager Tong, how about 400,000?”

“Principal Zheng, your offer…” Manager Tong shook his head, “This is my shop’s showpiece, someone previously offered 450,000 and I didn’t even entertain it!”