Shen Nanyi still wasn't quite willing to give up. She thought that the system had never let her down before, so maybe the valuable items were among the remaining stones. She kept reassuring herself.
After finding the first valuable stone, the master felt highly motivated and worked much faster than before.
Zhao Qishan watched intently from the side, looking even more nervous than Shen Nanyi.
Everyone was full of confidence in the remaining stones, somehow believing that there must be good stuff inside.
As the number of stones on the ground decreased, Shen Nanyi was quite confident this time. She thought she should trust the system.
However, nothing valuable was found later. Not even any worthless items were seen.
After seeing the master off, Shen Nanyi felt that her mood had been on a roller - coaster ride that day. Fortunately, she had taken a step closer to her goal. She could only console herself in this way.
"What brings you here?" Since there was nothing valuable left in the stones, Shen Nanyi finally remembered Zhao Qishan standing beside her.
Zhao Qishan was a rising star in the antique world. He wouldn't have come to see her without a reason.
"I'm not sure about an item. I'd like you to come and take a look." Knowing that Shen Nanyi was highly intelligent, Zhao Qishan didn't hide his purpose and stated his intention.
This piqued Shen Nanyi's interest. Although it was getting harder and harder to find a bargain in the antique market, it wasn't impossible.
An item that even Zhao Qishan couldn't make a decision on must be truly special. The antique industry was booming recently. Maybe it could meet her expectations.
Thinking this way, Shen Nanyi suddenly felt hopeful again. She casually picked up her coat and followed Zhao Qishan away.
Zhao Shuyan finally found a stone from the deepest flower - pot. She wanted Shen Nanyi to take a look, but by the time she took it out, Shen Nanyi had already left.
Holding the stone in her hand, Zhao Shuyan hesitated for a while and finally put the stone back.
On the other side, Shen Nanyi and Zhao Qishan arrived at the antique shop. To her surprise, she saw an acquaintance.
Luo Xiaojuan was Shen Nanyi's high - school classmate. They were in the same class. After not seeing Luo Xiaojuan for a summer, Shen Nanyi found that she had become even thinner. She looked so frail that a gust of wind could blow her away.
Somehow, Shen Nanyi quickly walked into the private room, not wanting to make anyone feel awkward.
In class, Luo Xiaojuan had always been a person with low presence and never communicated with others. So, people around her didn't know much about her.
"This little girl brought a Yuan blue - and - white porcelain here. I've examined it for a long time but couldn't find any problems." Zhao Qishan quickly explained the situation and brought over the Yuan blue - and - white porcelain on the table.
At a quick glance, it really looked no different from a genuine Yuan blue - and - white porcelain, whether it was the pattern or the glaze.
Shen Nanyi observed the item in front of her carefully for a long time.
The shape of the item seemed okay, but the glaze felt a bit rough.
Shen Nanyi first reached out and touched the bottom of the porcelain, and then rubbed the substance on her fingertips.
Seeing Shen Nanyi's rather rough actions, Zhao Qishan on the side was a bit shocked. This item was very valuable. If it was accidentally damaged, its price would be greatly reduced.
"Call her in. I'd like to talk to her." Looking at the residue in her hand, Shen Nanyi already had a speculation in mind. Now she just needed some confirmation.
Zhao Qishan trusted Shen Nanyi completely. Hearing what she said, he immediately ran out to call Luo Xiaojuan in.
While waiting, Luo Xiaojuan was extremely nervous, as if she was afraid of something.
When she came in, she didn't dare to look at Shen Nanyi sitting opposite her. Instead, she kept staring at the wall beside her, seemingly a bit guilty.
"Are you sure you don't want to look up at me?" Shen Nanyi spoke up, trying to ease Luo Xiaojuan's tension.
Hearing Shen Nanyi's words, Luo Xiaojuan slowly looked up. Her expression was very complicated.
After a while, Luo Xiaojuan finally came to her senses. She suddenly picked up the blue - and - white porcelain on the table and held it in her hand. "I won't sell it. I won't sell it! I won't sell it!"
Throughout the process, Luo Xiaojuan was very emotional. She picked up the item and was about to walk out.
"Wait a minute." Before Zhao Qishan could even figure out what was going on, Shen Nanyi stepped forward and grabbed Luo Xiaojuan.
Zhao Qishan was completely confused. It seemed that the two of them knew each other?
"I can't deceive you. I won't sell this. It's fake." Looking at Shen Nanyi, Luo Xiaojuan didn't hesitate much and told the truth. She didn't want to go against her conscience.
Shen Nanyi had already discovered this and wasn't surprised. But Zhao Qishan on the side carefully examined the bottle in front of him and was quite surprised.
Why couldn't he see anything wrong with it? To him, it looked like a genuine item.
"I know." What surprised Zhao Qishan even more was Shen Nanyi's calm answer, indicating that she had already known about this.
Watching the two people talking, Zhao Qishan began to doubt his professional quality for the first time. He felt like he was the outsider, while Shen Nanyi and this little girl in front of him were the real experts in the field.
Luo Xiaojuan finally stopped. She looked at Shen Nanyi in surprise, not knowing how Shen Nanyi had seen through it and why she hadn't exposed her.
"I'd like to ask you for a favor." Knowing Luo Xiaojuan's doubts, Shen Nanyi didn't explain too much but stated her intention.
"This is the first and last fake I've made." Before Shen Nanyi could say what she wanted Luo Xiaojuan to do, Luo Xiaojuan interrupted her. Her expression was full of struggle.
At first, she didn't want to do such things, but now she was really short of money. She had no choice but to enter this business. If Shen Nanyi asked her to make fakes again, Luo Xiaojuan felt that she might never be able to forgive herself.
"I haven't even spoken yet. How do you know I want you to make fakes? Besides, it depends on how fakes are used. If they can be used for a good purpose, fakes can also have their value." Shen Nanyi sat down and looked at Luo Xiaojuan. She more or less guessed what Luo Xiaojuan had been through.
Luo Xiaojuan had always come from a poor family, and with her amazing craftsmanship, there must be many people trying to take advantage of her.
Rarely, Luo Xiaojuan still had her own bottom line and hadn't let too many fakes flow into the antique market. Otherwise, God knows how many people would have gone bankrupt.
"You can see that this antique shop needs a consultant. How about coming here as a consultant in your spare time when you're not in class?" Luo Xiaojuan didn't say a word. Shen Nanyi knew that her words had touched Luo Xiaojuan's heart and continued.
The antique shop really needed someone to keep an eye on things. On the one hand, Zhao Qishan alone was really too busy. On the other hand, sometimes Zhao Qishan's eyesight was no match for the old - timers in the circle.
Luo Xiaojuan looked at Shen Nanyi in surprise, as if she couldn't believe that Shen Nanyi would say such a thing. Zhao Qishan was even more confused. He didn't know what use it would be to hire such a consultant.