Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Appraisal Event Slap in the Face (7) Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Appraisal Event Slap in the Face (7) Meanwhile, Jiang Zhe had already spoken, “A modern imitation, not worth any money.”

Both persons spoke in unison.

The answers given were entirely different.

The man’s face changed.

Ding Xuexue could no longer sit still, “Jiang Zhe, aren’t you being a bit excessive? You didn’t even look at it and you’re saying it’s fake? Is that how you do appraisals? Do you think I’m easy to fool, or do you think this profession is easy to fool?”

The staff also felt that Jiang Zhe was being arrogantly talented, and it seemed somewhat frivolous.

They all murmured among themselves in low voices, the majority of them siding with Ding Xuexue.

Deng Hui didn’t speak again, as he had already faintly realized that there were basically no mistakes in the items appraised by Jiang Zhe.

“He asked me to look at it,” Jiang Zhe replied, indifferent and calm.

The man holding the item, seeing Ding Xuexue’s words were to his advantage, was no longer willing to trust Jiang Zhe and pleaded with Ding Xuexue to help him take a look.

Ding Xuexue, eager to show her skill, concentrated entirely, bringing out all her lifelong expertise to carefully examine the piece.

Jiang Zhe began to pack up her backpack, with Qin Jingchen helping her pick up the things beside her.

She said to Fen Ye and the others, “There are many items here, take them and distribute them, one for each person.”

Fen Ye took all the items, tossing aside the paintings and the obviously fake blue and white porcelain piece from the beginning, the remaining items were just enough for one piece per person.

Tsk, everyone expressed satisfaction.

Jiang Zhe’s obsessive-compulsive disorder was also greatly appeased.

Before Jiang Zhe could leave, Ding Xuexue said, “I’ve confirmed it, this is an official kiln from the time of Emperor Taizong of Tang, worth tens of millions. I can’t be wrong.”

Seeing her eagerness, Deng Hui couldn’t help but advise, “Xuexue, take a closer look later.”

“Teacher Deng, don’t you trust me? This is real! Look at the pattern, the fired clay body and conditions…” Ding Xuexue pointed out details on the vase’s handle as she spoke.

Deng Hui rarely made mistakes when looking at items, but insisted on meticulous study and observation; he was one for careful and diligent work.

His students were actually the same type.

Most appraisers needed to be like that without any surprise.

A genius like Jiang Zhe was one in ten thousand.

Seeing Ding Xuexue like this, he shook his head, “I suggest you not rush to conclusions.”

Ding Xuexue hesitated for a moment, but the thought of outshining Jiang Zhe prevailed.

Besides, she was also very studious in appraisals, no worse than others. Why couldn’t she trust herself?

Why should Jiang Zhe always be right and she always be one step behind?

“Teacher Deng, I think I am not mistaken,” Ding Xuexue insisted firmly.

Seeing her unwilling to heed his advice, Deng Hui could only let it be for the moment, as he had something else to say to Jiang Zhe, and he took a few steps forward to catch up with Jiang Zhe’s pace.

Although the staff were also somewhat skeptical about Ding Xuexue, thinking of how she often participated in these appraisal activities and had identified quite a few treasures in the past through her hands, they showered her with praises.

Having been put down time and again today, finally receiving widespread recognition, Ding Xuexue’s face once again showed pride.

Having studied for more than a decade, could she really not compare to Jiang Zhe, who had a non-traditional background?

“Then, Miss Ding, will you be purchasing this official kiln?” the man asked upon hearing Ding Xuexue’s appraisal, his face full of joy.

Of course, Ding Xuexue could not purchase it; first, she didn’t have sufficient funds, and secondly, she was actually unsure deep down.

Purchases are usually made under the supervision of Deng Hui, using funds provided by the studio.

“I’m sorry,” she could only say, “I don’t have the budget this time, and the event is ending. You should try your luck somewhere else.”

“But don’t you guys always buy? If not, issue me an appraisal! Just as you said before would be fine!” Seeing that she wouldn’t buy, the man made another request.

Ding Xuexue, unsure of her judgment, didn’t dare issue an appraisal for fear of future troubles and could only make excuses, “I can’t issue it today, please try elsewhere.”

“Miss Ding, I’m begging you… I can pay for it. Rest assured, I will accept any amount,” yet the man insisted, not letting her go, determined to have her either buy it or provide an appraisal.

Ding Xuexue, at her wit’s end with the man’s insistence, watched as the staff were unable to get him to leave and could only try to persuade him.

The man was sticking to Ding Xuexue, placing the official kiln vase on the table as if to say that without an answer from her, he would not leave.

If it really was a genuine piece, Ding Xuexue just needed to issue an appraisal and that would be the end of it.

But now, she only wished to save face in front of the staff and, not being completely certain, she couldn’t issue it.

Yet by not doing so, she found herself unable to leave.

Unable to persuade the man, an employee whispered to Ding Xuexue, “Xuexue, you might as well give him the appraisal. Since you’re sure it’s genuine, you have nothing to fear. We even have a ready-made appraisal certificate here, should I get it for you?”

Though the employee meant well, it made Ding Xuexue very upset, but she couldn’t show it.

Caught in an awkward position, Ding Xuexue felt she had no choice but to make a decision.

Should she provide an appraisal and risk the potential trouble it might bring?

Or, should she refuse outright and increase the staff’s suspicions of her?

She didn’t want to choose either option!

Ding Xuexue’s eyes scanned the scene, her mind racing for a way to defuse the crisis.

While she was appraising, Jiang Zhe was already heading out, and because Fen Ye’s group was large, they hadn’t left completely.

Xiao Meng was walking at the back with Xiaoqi.

Xiaoqi’s legs weren’t great, but he was trying his best to walk normally and not cause any trouble.

As Ding Xuexue was being cornered by the man with no way out, she seized the moment when Xiaoqi passed by to deliberately exclaim, “Watch out! Don’t bump into the vase!”

Xiaoqi had been fine, but her sudden cry caught him off guard, making him lose his balance, and he stumbled toward the official kiln vase.

Xiao Meng failed to hold onto him, and the official kiln vase shattered upon impact.

All faces on the scene turned pale instantly.

Xiaoqi’s face went white as a sheet.

The employees, shocked, couldn’t close their mouths as they stared at the fragments on the ground, “What should we do? What now?”

“Xiaoqi, are you okay?” At the moment of the accident, Xiao Meng hurried to help Xiaoqi up, but it was already too late to save the official kiln vase.

They could only watch as the vase shattered before them.

Jiang Zhe and Qin Jingchen were just about to leave when they heard the commotion inside.

Qin Jingchen said to Qin He, “Qin He, go check it out.”

“Wait a moment,” Jiang Zhe told Qin He.

Qin He immediately turned and went inside.

“What are you doing? You little rascal, who let you break my vase!” The owner of the vase was furious, raising his hand to strike Xiaoqi.

Before he could land the hit, Qin He caught his arm and threw him back forcefully.