Chapter 71 He knew what Xia Xia was thinking.
As soon as Yan Lingyu said this, everyone's eyes turned to him.
Especially some of the older ones, who had seen the real Imperial Seal of the State, and some of them had even had it authenticated.
"I once saw a red Imperial Seal of the State. I still remember the patterns on it. It was made of warm jade. Unfortunately, I only had a quick look at it."
It was Elder Jiang who said this. He was late because of other matters, and the imperial seal had already been protected and was being prepared to be transported away.
"Lao Zhou and I participated in that appraisal at the time, and I still can't forget that feeling."
An elderly man with a white beard seemed to perk up when he mentioned this, but unfortunately, the old Zhou he was talking about had passed away, and there was no one to reminisce with him anymore.
This statement also carried a hint of sadness.
Yan Lingyu didn't rush to take out the imperial seal, but continued to ask, "Elder Yang, how can you be sure that the Imperial Seal of the State is genuine? Is it possible that a fake has been made to pass it off as real?"
"Material is not the only standard. To determine its authenticity, the most important thing is to look at its historical origin. It must be 'traceable'."
I once saw a counterfeit with an aged finish. At first glance, it looked quite authentic, but upon closer inspection, you would find that the lines were too regular and symmetrical, and even the signs of wear were intentionally created.
A genuine Imperial Seal of the State, hand-carved, should exhibit lines that are simple and archaic, varying in depth and depth, and show natural wear. The style of the characters, historical traces, and the aging of the material all require careful study.
Old Yang's words were rather long, but no one present interrupted; they all listened attentively, and even Yan Lingyu, who knew nothing about it, almost understood them.
"Young man of the Yan family, your sudden question about the Imperial Seal of the State must be quite significant, right?"
Old Yang suddenly changed the subject, his face still smiling, his eyes calm yet bearing the marks of time, like an ancient river.
Yan Lingyu smiled at him: "Old Yang is right. Today I do have more than just this one thing to do. I do have something in my possession, but I'm not sure if it's real or fake."
The expressions on everyone's faces changed.
Everyone knows the Yan family's influence; most of what they bring out is genuine, given their high social standing and extensive connections.
He had just asked about the Imperial Seal of the State, so anything that came out today must be related to it.
Everyone's hearts were filled with excitement. If this were true, they would have something to talk about when they went out in the future.
Even if it's just about participation, decades from now, they'll have the knowledge to pass on to the younger generation.
"I knew you were up to something!"
Old Yang knew perfectly well that he had a good relationship with the older generation of the Yan family. When Yan Lingyu's grandfather was still alive, they often got together, and at that time Yan Lingyu would call him Grandpa Yang.
Now that he's grown up, he just calls him Old Yang. But that makes sense. Even though the occasion isn't formal, there are so many people here. Calling him Old Yang is a way for the kid to show respect.
Old Yang waited for him to take the things out, feeling a little expectant.
This kid is steady and reliable; for him to mobilize such a large group, he must be no ordinary person.
Yan Lingyu carefully took out a box, the contents of which were not visible. He handed the box to Old Yang and solemnly said, "If it is true, I will contact the Cultural Relics Bureau."
Old Yang cautiously opened the box, and his heart pounded the moment he saw what was inside.
He calmed his excited emotions, took out his glasses, put them on, and carefully observed the surroundings.
He explained it to the person next to him as he spoke.
“Look at the material of this jade… and its patterns…”
The elderly man stood around observing for a long time, but Yan Lingyu showed no impatience and even listened attentively to their explanation.
When he finally reached the lower lines, Old Yang became excited again, and his hands trembled slightly.
Yan Lingyu was a little worried; he was so old, he couldn't get too excited.
"Old Yang, calm down and have a sip of warm water."
Yan Lingyu had several cups of water poured and placed in front of the elderly men.
It's fine if it happens later, but these people can't get into trouble.
Old Yang knew he was getting too excited, so he sat down to drink some water and calm down, but he couldn't help thinking about the jade seal again.
Yan Lingyu stepped forward and put it away: "You guys rest for a while. I didn't call you here so you wouldn't be tired."
Old Yang panicked: "Put it down, I can still see!"
"No, you can't. I need to take it out to make a phone call now. You can continue when I get back."
Old Yang wanted to stand up and snatch it, but he was afraid of failing and dropping the item, so he could only watch helplessly as Yan Lingyu took the item and left.
Yan Lingyu glanced at the time; it was already 8 p.m., and it would probably be 10 p.m. by the time they finished confirming.
This is just the first step; they will have to take it to the cultural relics bureau for authentication later, but by then it will be almost certain.
Thinking this, Yan Lingyu picked up his phone and made a video call to An Shixia.
An Shixia had just come out of the bathroom, her hair still a little wet, when Yan Lingyu noticed her immediately after she answered the phone.
Why didn't you blow-dry your hair?
An Shixia waved the hair dryer in her hand: "I was just about to dry my hair when you called. How's it going on your end?"
An Shixia put down the hair dryer and decided to wait a while before using it.
"It's not confirmed yet, but judging from their expressions, it's highly likely."
Yan Lingyu's voice was very calm. Although An Shixia had known this would be the result, she was still a little excited: "That's great."
"Go blow-dry your hair, I'll watch you from here, I'll talk to you later."
An Shixia nodded and slowly dried her hair with a hairdryer. Her hair was very long, and it took almost ten minutes to dry.
"I came across a post on the campus network today, guess what it was?"
An Shixia couldn't help but share what she had seen on the campus website with Yan Lingyu.
Judging from her expression, Yan Lingyu figured this was probably related to someone she disliked.
Dali refers to He Huaisheng and Jiang Zhiyao.
"Did she frame you for cheating?"
Yan Lingyu guessed correctly every time, and An Shixia immediately pouted: "How did you guess so accurately?"
"Because you are Xiaxia."
He could understand what Xiaxia wanted to do with just one expression or one gesture.
"Then guess what I'm thinking right now?"
An Shixia didn't believe it, her eyes darted around, and she asked again.
"You're planning to tease me when I get back."
An Shixia's expression froze instantly: "You, you, you!"
He was right; she really did want to add some salt to Yan Lingyu's water glass when he came back...
"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Old Yang and the others have rested enough. If I don't go in soon, they might come looking for me."
Yan Lingyu glanced at the time; half an hour had passed since he came out.
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