In her previous life, Yu Bai was not only miserably killed by her boyfriend and his cheating partner, but her mother, younger brother, and four older brothers also suffered tragic fates, some dying...
Just after ten o'clock in the morning, the exhibition officially opened amid anticipation.
Different from the hustle and bustle of ordinary commercial exhibitions, most of the people present today are old friends of Professor Li Baizhong, or well-known experts in the antiques, calligraphy and painting circles.
They were well-dressed and had elegant temperaments. They gathered in groups of three or four, talking in low voices, and the air was filled with a strong cultural atmosphere.
However, when these people actually stepped into the exhibition hall and their eyes fell upon the collections quietly displayed in the specially made display cabinets, their previous calmness and composure were instantly replaced by exclamations one after another.
"Oh my god! This... this is actually a bronze square tripod from the Qin Dynasty?!"
A white-haired old man wearing reading glasses was almost sticking to the glass of the display case, and his voice was trembling.
"And this jade bi! This dragon-shaped jade huang! Look at the color, the patina, the carving... wow, it's definitely an ordinary piece!"
Another middle-aged man clapped his hands in admiration, his eyes shining with surprise.
"Mr. Li, you have brought here half of the Qin Dynasty's palace treasures, right?!" Someone couldn't help but teased loudly, which caused a good-natured laugh.
They originally thought that this was just a standard private collection exhibition, perhaps with a few fine pieces, but they never expected that there would be so many Qin Dynasty cultural relics on display, and in such fine condition!
You know, the Qin Dynasty was short-lived, and the fine products that have survived to this day are extremely rare. Such a large-scale, high-quality concentrated display is an unprecedented event in the entire circle!
Li Baizhong looks rosy-cheeked and energetic today.
He listened to the endless praise and envy around him, and the pride and satisfaction in his heart almost overflowed, but his face still had a humble smile.
"No, no, they are just some insignificant little things. I'm grateful for the kindness of all you friends who have come and shown me some of them."
Having said that, the slightly upturned corners of his mouth and the smile that could not be hidden in his eyes had already betrayed his true feelings at the moment.
What is even more striking is that Li Baizhong always keeps Yu Bai by his side.
Whenever a familiar friend came forward to greet him, he would enthusiastically introduce the two parties:
"Old Wang, let me introduce you. This is my niece, Yu Bai. Xiaobai, this is your Uncle Wang, the country's top bronze artifact identification expert."
"Oh, Brother Li, your niece is really young and promising!"
After the greetings, Li Baizhong would casually point to some eye-catching exhibits and add a seemingly casual remark.
"Oh, by the way, these jade pieces and that set of painted pottery figurines are all Xiaobai's treasured collection. This kid has a really unique eye!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the people around him all fell on Yu Bai. In their eyes, there was a bit of scrutiny, a bit of surprise, and more of an indescribable inquiry.
It is amazing that such a young girl can own such a national treasure-level Qin Dynasty cultural relic. The meaning behind this is self-evident!
As a result, those guests who originally came just for Li Baizhong's face now became particularly serious in their attitude towards Yu Bai.
Some of them even showed great interest in certain collections and took the initiative to come forward and try to chat with Yu Bai, their words full of tentativeness and compliments.
Yu Bai's knowledge of these antiques mostly came from Fusu's sporadic stories. If he delved into them in depth, he would probably be exposed immediately.
Therefore, she just smiled lightly and politely, never saying much. When asked about the origin of the collection, she just brushed it off with vague words such as "family heirloom" and "collected by elders".
This calmness and composure, in the eyes of everyone, becomes the demeanor of a great man who is neither humble nor arrogant and can keep his composure.
They secretly speculated that Yu Bai must have come from a family of collectors with a deep background, otherwise he would never have such a noble bearing and wealth.
Yu Bai didn't know that she had become a mysterious figure with a "strong background" in the eyes of everyone. She was being taken by Li Baizhong and introduced to several of his close friends one by one.
One of the smiling old men was someone Yu Bai had seen before. He was Li Baizhong's best friend, the famous archaeologist Professor Wang Yinian.
Wang Yinian and Li Baizhong hugged each other warmly, but his eyes scanned Li Baizhong back and forth several times like X-rays.
Surprised, he said, "Hey, Old Li, you're not right today! Did you take some magic pills? How come you look ten years younger? Your energy and spirit are even better than mine who practices Tai Chi every day!"
Upon hearing this, Li Baizhong laughed triumphantly, "Screw your elixir! I owe my spirits to Xiaobai!"
He patted Yu Bai's shoulder and said to Wang Yinian.
"This morning, Xiaobai saw that I was very tired, so he pressed some acupuncture points on me."
"Guess what? Just a few strokes, and my old arms and legs are instantly back to life! The effect, wow, is immediate!"
Wang Yinian had a look on his face that said, "Are you kidding me?" and curled his lips. "Just blow it! And you're massaging my acupuncture points? Do you think I'm a three-year-old kid?"
"Hey! You old man still don't believe it?"
Li Baizhong was stimulated by him and immediately became motivated.
"Xiaobai, come here and show your Uncle Wang some of your skills! Let him open his eyes and know what it means to be a true person without revealing your true self!"