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Chapter 442: [442] This guy… such good acting!_1
 

The crowd on site couldn’t believe their eyes as they looked towards Tang Feng; nobody had expected he would actually agree to such a harsh bet.

He was only in his twenties this year and had already obtained the qualification of a senior appraiser in all categories, which meant he had an unlimited future ahead of him.

In just a few years, once the older generation of appraisers stepped aside, he was very likely to become the leading figure in the Zhonghai Antique Circle.

To give up such a promising future and agree to Zhao Quande’s bet seemed utterly unworthy.

“Tang Feng, don’t be rash,” Zhong Pan’er also panicked, hastily tugged at his sleeve.

Although she was overshadowed by Tang Feng during the appraiser competition,

She honestly felt honored to have such a competitor.

Before meeting Tang Feng, she thought she was the most talented appraiser available, becoming arrogant and complacent to the point where she had lost the motivation to strive for more.

But Tang Feng’s appearance reinvigorated her, giving her a new target to surpass.

As the saying goes: a good friend is easy to find, but a worthy adversary is hard to come by.

She truly didn’t want to lose such a rare competitor.

Qin Yanan and the staff of Elegant Pavilion were all equally anxious.

The popularity of Elegant Pavilion today was entirely Tang Feng’s doing.

Without him, Elegant Pavilion would be reduced to its original state immediately.

“Mrs. Qin, please go and persuade him not to accept,” implored the staff toward Qin Yanan.

Before Qin Yanan could speak, they heard Tang Feng declare loudly, “I am determined, and accept Zhao Quande’s challenge, a single game to determine the winner. The loser must leave the antique circle forever and never set foot in it again. Should anyone break this promise, they shall be condemned by both heaven and man!”

Although Zhao Quande said he only needed to leave for ten years, Tang Feng didn’t take up his kindness, completely cutting off his own retreat.

Zhao Quande was also shocked by his resoluteness, standing dumbfounded for a long while before slowly raising his thumb, “Respect, respect!”

Tang Feng let out a cold laugh, turning to urge Zhong Pan’er, “Announce the result.”

Zhong Pan’er couldn’t help but sigh.

But since things had come to this, there was nothing she could do, so she immediately flipped open Zhao Quande’s answer.

“Zhao Quande’s appraisal result: This Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Patterned Wine Cup Holder, appraised as… authentic!”

“What?”

Astonishment rippled through the crowd at once since no one had expected this antique that looked as fake as could be to be appraised authentic by Zhao Quande.

Without waiting for questions from the crowd, Zhao Quande began explaining, “Upon my appraisal, this wine cup, whether in terms of shape, pattern, markings, glaze quality, glaze color, or pore texture, has no issues at all – it is indeed a genuine Qing dynasty imperial kiln porcelain.”

“Then why does the marking on the bottom read ‘Made during the Kangxi period of the Ming Dynasty’?” Zhong Pan’er asked on behalf of the crowd.

“That remains unknown. Perhaps the artisan who made this cup was less educated and mistakenly wrote ‘Ming’ instead of ‘Qing.’ Or perhaps it was intentional during the anti-Qing pro-Ming movement. Regardless of the reason, it does not alter the fact that this porcelain is an authentic Qing dynasty imperial kiln piece. Even, due to this mistake, the piece is endowed with even higher value,” Zhao Quande concluded, deliberately raising his eyebrow at Tang Feng.

His expression seemed to say, how about that? Are you dumbfounded now?

Indeed, Tang Feng looked greatly alarmed after hearing his analysis, his face betraying panic.

This only delighted Zhao Quande more, judging from Tang Feng’s expression that he might have answered incorrectly this time.

“I’ve always said, don’t be too arrogant in life, or you’ll take a big fall. Young man, learn this lesson.”

The onlooking crowd exchanged glances, revealing peculiar expressions on their faces.

“Does this mean Mr. Tang has misidentified this time?”

“Just now, it seemed like Mr. Tang appraised it as a fake; could he lose this round?”

“Not necessarily, right? Although Appraiser Zhao’s analysis makes sense, we can’t be sure this antique is authentic until the appraisers here collectively verify it to reach the final conclusion.”

“Regardless, it looks like this round is in doubt…”

Those who just a moment ago were full of confidence in Tang Feng were now starting to waver.

If he lost, his future would be utterly ruined.

Zhong Pan’er was also extremely nervous, tightly holding Tang Feng’s answer, yet lacking the courage to open it.

Because this answer was tied to the fate of a prodigy.

She really didn’t want to see a dazzling talent like this end in such a way.

“Miss Zhong, please announce Master Tang’s answer,” urged Zhao Quande, incapable of waiting any longer.

Zhong Pan’er, with no other choice, sighed softly.

Well, there was nothing to be done now but to take things one step at a time.

If things got bad, she could plead with her teacher to intervene and possibly secure Tang Feng a lifeline.

Having made up her mind, she then slowly unfolded Tang Feng’s answer.

When she saw the answer clearly, her expression suddenly turned blank.

Thinking she had read it wrong, she quickly read it over twice more, and after confirming it was correct, she looked up at Tang Feng.

His face still carried the color of panic, as if he were worried about his future.

This guy… what great acting!

She felt so frustrated she wanted to punch him.

“Miss Zhong, why haven’t you announced the result yet?” Zhao Quande, seeing that Zhong Pan’er had not announced the result for a long time, urged her once again.

Zhong Pan’er then snapped back to reality and regained her composure, “Tang Feng’s appraisal result: This Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Patterned Wine Cup Holder, appraised as… authentic!”

Zhao Quande was already smiling, ready to bow to colleagues and customers around him, preparing to deliver a victory speech as she read Tang Feng’s appraisal results.

But when he heard the last two words, his action froze, and the smile solidified on his face.

“Authentic… authentic? How is this possible? Zhong Pan’er, you must be covering for him, right? Do you know the consequences of doing that?”

He quickly turned to interrogate Zhong Pan’er, his voice growing more incisive, his face becoming reprehensive by the end.

Zhong Pan’er faced his interrogation with a darkening expression.

“I read it as it was written in his answer. If you don’t believe me, have a look for yourself.”

With that, she passed Tang Feng’s answer to him.

Zhao Quande snatched it eagerly, and as his gaze fell upon the notebook, he saw neatly written,

“Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Patterned Wine Cup Holder, appraised as authentic!”