After taking statements, the two police officers said, "Since there are new test results and both of you have agreed to settle this privately, let's just leave it at that. Be more careful in the future."
Kang Minghui looked grim and was deeply hurt. He nodded.
The cat said, "Thank you for your hard work, officer."
The young policeman was still a little embarrassed.
After the police left, the old man still couldn't resist asking about the cat's background. "Miss Jiu, just tell me, what exactly is your relationship with the old chairman? And how did this incense stick end up in your hands?"
The old man was so curious he was almost restless. He knew that this incense stick held an extremely high status in the antique world! If the old chairman's successor were to appear, it would definitely be a major event that would shake the entire antique industry!
Cat looked at the old man and suddenly asked, "Old man, the president of the antique association you mentioned, could it be Zeng Yuanyi?"
The old man became even more excited, "That's right! It's Old Zeng!"
The cat let out an "Ooh" and said, "Didn't he die a long time ago?"
The old man sighed and said with a touch of sadness, "Yes, Elder Zeng passed away last year. Moreover, Elder Zeng was too carefree. After stepping down as president, he didn't keep in touch with us old friends. I only heard about Elder Zeng's passing, but there wasn't even a memorial service. I don't even know where his grave is, and I can't even pay my respects."
Cat raised an eyebrow slightly; it seemed that the old man did indeed know Zeng Yuanyi.
She thought for a moment and then suddenly said, "I... am Zeng Yuanyi's successor, but we are not master and disciple."
This Zeng Yuanyi is none other than the former sect leader of Yaomen and Bai Jiang's master!
When Zeng Yuanyi was alive, Yaomen was quite prominent. However, no one inherited the empire he built. He held an unshakeable position in the antique circle thanks to Yaomen's "Taihan Yaoshu".
However, even within the antique circle, people only knew Zeng Yuanyi and not Yao Men, and Bai Jiang had never been involved.
The "One-Line Incense" technique is a skill within the "Essential Techniques of the Great Cold," specifically for appraising antiques. It is also one of the few techniques that leaves no visible trace of the art.
If Zeng Yuanyi can do it, then of course the cat can too!
The reason she used a single stick of incense was merely for show! Otherwise, she could easily distinguish the real from the fake without going through all that trouble; 'Mirror Flower Water Moon' would be much more convenient!
"So, you really are a descendant of Master Zeng! That's wonderful!" the old man said excitedly, seizing the opportunity to ask the cat all sorts of questions. "Then can you tell me where Master Zeng is buried? Also, have you mastered the art of 'One Line Incense'? Master Zeng was the former president of the Antique Association, Miss Jiu, why don't you go back to the Antique Association?"
Someone nearby said, "Mr. Zheng, are you confused? Miss Jiu is a big star, she's always incredibly busy, how could she possibly have the time to go to the antique association?"
The old man gently patted his forehead. "That's true, I was indeed a bit confused and didn't quite understand the world of young people. But this incense stick... now that it has reappeared, of course I want it to return to the antique world! Otherwise, it would be a great loss to the antique world!"
Compared to the old man's enthusiasm, the cat was calm. She chuckled and said, "Old man, the antique world... I also have something to say. This circle is really messy! My studio suddenly received an invitation to this exchange meeting, so I came here specifically to see what it's like."
Unexpectedly, I've really learned something new! It turns out that the president of the prestigious Quran Chamber of Commerce is so incompetent that he made a mistake and even tried to extort money. If it weren't for Yixianxiang, I'd be in jail by now.
"Hehe, old man, I'm not talking to you anymore. I don't like this place. I'm leaving."
As she spoke, Maomao paused, looked at Kang Jiao, and then said, "There's something else I need to make clear. I have very few friends, and not just anyone can be my friend. This Miss Kang has absolutely no connection with me. It's one thing to try to extort antiques, but she even tries to extort money from social interactions. It seems your family has quite a few eccentricities passed down through generations."
Kang Jiao was embarrassed by the retort, and everyone looked at her. She forced herself to remain calm and said with a bit of helplessness, "Mao Mao, I know I made you a little angry tonight, but I didn't mean to. Why did you have to say such hurtful things?"
That sounds like the cat is just saying something in anger!
Cat looked at Kang Jiao in surprise, "Wow, if I kill you and then tell the police officer that I didn't mean to, will the police officer believe me?"
Kang Jiao glanced at Maomao, whose delicate face was even smiling, but Kang Jiao couldn't help but shiver! "Maomao, what...what kind of joke is this..."
"Hehe, yeah, I was just kidding," Cat said, then turned away without giving Kang Jiao any extra glances.
Chen Doudou and Shan Xingwen also walked with the cat.
The old man stepped forward anxiously and said, "Miss Jiu, since you're here, take a look around. Forget about what happened earlier. There are many other exhibition areas here with many rare antiques."
The cat didn't stop; she said, "No."
Upon hearing this, the old man didn't find anything wrong with Maomao's attitude; on the contrary, he became even more convinced that Maomao was Zeng Yuanyi's successor! That's how Old Master Zeng was; no one could change his mind about things he didn't like!
However, the old man still wanted to persuade the cat again, saying, "This is a rare opportunity. Why doesn't Miss Jiu take this chance to enter the world of antiques?"
Cat glanced at the old man and said slowly, "That's what I thought at first too, but I've been persuaded to give up now. Old man, stop talking, you're being too long-winded."
The old man was stunned for a moment. Why was he being so long-winded? At the same time, he thought, wasn't it thanks to Kang Minghui and Kang Jiao that the cat was persuaded to leave?
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