"Miss Shi, may I ask how much did you spend on this inkstone?"
This … Compared to Liang Mumu's 300,000 RMB, her money really didn't seem to be worth mentioning at all …
Shi Yao understood the principle of honesty, so even though she was placed in a difficult position, she still spoke the truth, "I bought it with 200 RMB."
"200 RMB?" Uncle Ge was astonished. Clearly, he didn't believe Shi Yao's words at all. With a chuckle, he said, "Miss Shi, you must be joking with me. I'm afraid that you'll have to add at least three more zeros behind the 200 RMB, right?"
Three zeros … Wouldn't that be 200,000 RMB?
You must be joking! Her monthly living expenses were only 1,000 RMB, so where did she get 200,000 RMB from?
Shi Yao shook her head and replied earnestly, "No, I'm not joking, Uncle Ge. I really bought it with 200 RMB."
Uncle Ge stared at Shi Yao for a moment, and knowing that she wasn't joking with him, he continued, "Then, Miss Shi, if I may be so bold as to ask you, where did you buy it from?"
"Oh …" Compared to how much it cost, this question was much easier to answer. Without any hesitation, Shi Yao replied, "… I bought it from an antique market. I picked it up from a random shop."
Antique market? Even though there were many people there, it was possible that those who were knowledgeable in the trade might be able to get their hands on some good stuff …
Hearing those words, Uncle Ge seemed to have vaguely understood something, and he continued asking, "Miss Shi, do you have some understanding of appraising?"
After allowing Uncle Ge to ask a few more questions to Shi Yao, Lin Jiage finally got to the crux of the matter.
Without waiting for Shi Yao to speak, he asked curiously, "Uncle Ge, don't keep us in suspense. Why don't you get straight to the point?"
"Indeed, Little Ge. You should get straight to the point …" Grandpa Lin also chimed in.
Seeing that Grandpa Lin had spoken up, Uncle Ge didn't press Shi Yao any further. Instead, he turned to Grandpa Lin and explained, "Miss Shi, this inkstone is a one-in-a-million treasure. This is an inkstone that has been passed down from the Qing Dynasty, and it has several hundred years of history."
Hearing those words, Shi Yao thought that she was hallucinating. She blinked her eyes frantically, but the scenery around her hadn't changed at all.
So, she wasn't dreaming … Was she hallucinating?
Shi Yao couldn't help but discreetly touch her ears. Following which, she heard Grandpa Lin's voice, "Little Ge, does that mean that the birthday present Yaoyao gave me is the real deal?"
"Of course, it's even more authentic than gold. The market value of this inkstone is at least two hundred thousand dollars. Furthermore, Old Mister Lin, look at the jade on this inkstone. It's clear and translucent. One look and you can tell that it's a superior product."
"Two hundred thousand? But Yaoyao said that she bought it with 200 RMB … "As Lin Jiayi spoke, she turned to Shi Yao and asked," … Yaoyao, did you win the lottery behind our backs? "
Feeling as if she was dreaming, the dazed Shi Yao shook her head and replied, "I didn't. I really spent 200 RMB to buy it."
"That's why this is incredible. The antique market is a mystical place. Those who are knowledgeable about it are able to find priceless treasures at a very low price. Yet, Miss Shi managed to find a treasure worth two hundred thousand dollars with just 200 RMB. What does this mean? It means that Miss Shi is an expert in this field!" Uncle Ge chimed in, and the more he spoke, the more agitated he became. "Let me tell you, in the field of appraising, experience is the most important factor. This is the first time I've seen such an incredible appraiser at such a young age. Grandpa Lin! "
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