After multiple appraisals by several experts, the final conclusion was still that it was a fake.
But everyone who saw it praised the counterfeit's craftsmanship.
The man, in despair, collapsed to the ground, no longer uttering a sound, and refusing to argue or explain to anyone.
The first day of the antique exchange was actually quite boring; not even the so-called treasures appeared.
In the morning, it was basically an auction by Chaofenglou, and the items were indeed quite good, and Chaofenglou provided the most authentic information about them.
Mr. Zhong became interested and bought three or four antiques at a high price.
But Hu Yuan remained unmoved, because he was there to make money. He couldn't possibly make a profit by bidding for it back at such a price unless he left it for another ten or twenty years.
In the afternoon, the auction at Chaofeng Tower ended, and the people who brought their items began to reveal their trump cards, but none of these items were as valuable as those auctioned in the morning.
If you really want to sell something good, you'll naturally go to Chaofenglou; you wouldn't waste your breath here trying to sell it yourself.
Moreover, Chaofenglou can help them sell it for a better price.
"Wait a moment."
Bored, Hu Yuan saw the guy carrying the Eight-Sided Vase walk out dejectedly, so he immediately followed him until they left Chaofeng Tower and there were no passersby on the street before he called out to him.
"You're probably not someone who knows much about antiques, otherwise you wouldn't be so excited about this bottle. But I still want to ask, is this bottle very important to you?"
Hu Yuan had seen this man excitedly introducing his bottle to him, and he had also seen him cursing and even almost hitting people because of the bottle many times. Finally, he saw him looking lost and dejected, like a walking corpse, because of the bottle.
Therefore, Hu Yuan felt that this was a pitiful person, and if he could help him, it would be a good deed.
“I am an orphan. I started selling lamb skewers on the street when I was sixteen. When I was twenty-one, I took all my savings and mustered up the courage to go to Guanghai City. There, I took advantage of my appearance, which is different from yours, and made a lot of money by taking shortcuts. Later, I saw this bottle in the hands of a merchant. I thought it was really valuable, so I spent all my money to buy it.”
"Ever since I got this bottle, all I've been thinking about is finding a suitable person to sell it to, so that I can truly become someone of high status."
"But fate still played a trick on me, giving me such a huge blow."
That guy was completely speechless now, and could only answer Hu Yuan's questions dejectedly.
"It seems you are a very determined person with good self-control, but your vision is a bit limited."
Hu Yuan sighed and shook his head. This guy's life was indeed not easy, and he had already done very well, trying his best to change his life.
In his pursuit of greater wealth, he recklessly chose to invest in an industry he had no prior experience with.
"Don't say anymore, I have no hope in this lifetime."
Tears immediately streamed down the man's face, and Hu Yuan didn't know how to comfort him.
"Actually, you shouldn't think like that. Maybe this is God giving you a chance to see your own shortcomings. Besides, even if we take a step back, this bottle of yours is worth several thousand dollars, so God didn't really leave you with nothing."
There was a time when Hu Yuan was also in such a state of despair, so he tried his best to persuade this person not to give up on himself.
"You make it sound so easy. My savings of over 300,000 yuan are gone in an instant. What can I do with a few thousand yuan? What can I do with that little bit of money?"
The man became agitated again.
"I can't tell you what you can do with a few thousand dollars, but there are indeed people who have become company presidents with just a few dollars in capital. And think back, didn't you save more than 300,000 dollars on your own back then?"
"Nonsense, do you expect me to struggle for another ten years? I finally got a good life, and now I'm going back to where I started? Will I ever have a chance to succeed again?"
The man was still very agitated, and was even about to hit Hu Yuan.
"I won't say anything more. Just sell the bottle to me for 10,000. If you're interested, you can contact me. I'll arrange some work for you. As long as you can do it well, I believe your future will be what you call success."
The man was immediately stunned when Hu Yuan said this.
He knew very well that he lacked education and his skills were not up to par, and that as society developed, it would become increasingly difficult for him to make a living. Yet this person in front of him was saying that he would help him succeed.
Is this true? And what can I do to help him?
Hu Yuan left the 10,000 yuan and took the bottle.
"Haha, I heard there was a madman causing trouble at Chaofeng Tower today, carrying a jar. So it was you. You look pretty energetic, how could you be a lunatic?"
Hu Yuan hadn't gone far when he encountered a strange girl.
The girl was about twenty years old. From her actions and tone of voice, Hu Yuan could tell that she was a very willful young lady.
"It wasn't me, you've mistaken me for someone else."
Hu Yuan always avoids such people whenever possible.
"They're talking about a high-quality replica of the octagonal vase with tubular handles. Isn't it right here in your hands? It must be yours."
No matter how Hu Yuan explained, the young lady just wouldn't believe him.
"Oh, right, I haven't told you yet, my name is An Jin."
"Your name is An Jing?"
Hu Yuan stared wide-eyed, looking as if he had seen a ghost.
"I knew you'd react like this. I meant the 'promotion' in 'advancement,' not the 'quiet' you're thinking of."
"Okay, I understand. I'll be going now."
Hu Yuan had no interest in interacting with this suddenly appearing Miss An Jin.
"Don't leave! Who told you to just leave like that?"
An Jin reached out and blocked Hu Yuan's path, speaking without any politeness.
"Is this road your property? Or am I your pet? You think I won't walk just because you tell me not to?"
Hu Yuan has always disliked this type of woman, so he was equally ruthless in his response.
“I don’t have a pet like you, but this road is my property. Now that you’re standing on my road, you have to listen to me.”
The other party's spoiled princess temper immediately flared up.
"Alright, I don't have time to argue with you here."
Hu Yuan prepared to leave again, but his path was blocked once more.
It has to be said, An Jin was really too rude.
The real star of the show was on the second day of the antique exchange, and it was the main attraction that most people came for.
From the moment this thing appeared, it occupied the front page of many newspapers, but Hu Yuan really couldn't muster any interest in it.
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