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A serious introduction was made for Lin Fan by Zhang Daolin. Some people who greeted Zhang Daolin smiled and nodded at Lin Fan, but their enthusiasm was limited.
“Dao Lin, who is this young man?”
A middle-aged man with a round belly approached, sizing up Lin Fan, who stood beside Zhang Daolin.
“Chang Feng, this is the young brother Lin Fan I mentioned to you,” Zhang Daolin said with a smile.
He then pointed at the middle-aged man and said to Lin Fan, “Lin Fan, this is the host of this Antique Fair, Li Changfeng!”
“Uncle Li, hello!”
Lin Fan was taken aback; he hadn’t expected that this seemingly nouveau riche middle-aged man was actually the owner of this billion-dollar villa. It truly was a case of not judging a book by its cover!
“So you are Lin Fan!”
Li Changfeng stared intently at Lin Fan. Previously, when Zhang Daolin had brought that Azure Jade Double Crane Pendant to him, he had invited some experts for a thorough appraisal before confirming that the jade was genuine. Lin Fan had recognized it as authentic at a glance and even knew its market value.
Li Changfeng and Zhang Daolin exchanged a knowing glance, their understanding unspoken.
Lin Fan looked at Zhang Daolin with confusion, guessing that it must have been Zhang Daolin who informed Li Changfeng about his situation.
As the host for the evening, Li Changfeng quickly began the Antique Fair.
After exchanging a few words with Zhang Daolin, he returned to the main hall, clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention.
“Hello everyone, I am tonight's host, Li Changfeng. It is my turn to present my collection, so let me show you my treasured item.”
With that, Li Changfeng took out a piece of jade.
The jade measured 58 centimeters long, 5 centimeters wide, and 4 centimeters high.
It was square in shape, slightly thick, with raised inscriptions on the bottom surface. The upper part featured a dragon-shaped clasp; the dragon had a short body resembling that of a beast, with horns on its head and flowing mane. Its limbs were robust, adorned with upward-curving flame patterns at the elbows, and it had a bifurcated tail, with one fork extending upward to connect with its head.
“I acquired this jade by chance and I am unsure of its authenticity. I hope that someone with discerning eyes can help identify whether it is real or fake.”
As Li Changfeng presented the jade, it captured the attention of everyone present. All eyes were glued to it; some even stepped forward to take the jade from Li Changfeng's hands and examined it closely. However, in the end, they shook their heads, indicating they could not discern its authenticity.
“This jade is both true and not true, seemingly fake yet not entirely so. Forgive my lack of insight; I truly find it difficult to determine its authenticity.”
An elderly man with a grizzled beard examined the jade for a few moments before shaking his head in disappointment.
Others took turns to inspect the jade as well, scrutinizing it carefully, but ultimately, their limited knowledge left them unable to determine its authenticity.
Many believed the jade to be real, yet there was also a lingering doubt that it might be fake; its true nature was elusive.
Without the ability to discern its authenticity, they could not assess its value.
Li Changfeng observed as everyone examined the jade, feeling a deep sense of regret at their inability to identify its true nature.
He had consulted numerous private experts about this piece, but all had concluded that its authenticity was indeterminate; it was simply too difficult to tell.
With the Antique Fair approaching, he decided to bring it along, hoping someone might possess the discerning eye needed to recognize its worth.
Unfortunately, none of those present could determine its authenticity. It wasn’t that they lacked expertise; many had been in this field for years, even decades, and their judgment was generally sound.
Yet, with so many unable to reach a conclusion, Li Changfeng felt a profound sense of regret. Was this jade destined to remain shrouded in mystery?
“Lin Fan, what do you think?”
Zhang Daolin glanced at the jade, then turned to Lin Fan beside him.
"I'll take another look," Lin Fan said calmly.
However, his mind was anything but calm!
When he used X-Ray Vision to examine the piece of jade, it instantly provided him with a series of information.
[White Jade Dragon Seal, genuine, valued at ten million]
The people present could not discern the authenticity of the jade; only he knew it was genuine.
"Since no one can tell whether this jade is real or fake, I'll just announce a starting price for everyone to bid on."
Li Changfeng shook his head in disappointment. Since no one recognized the authenticity, he could only set a price and let those present bid.
"Let's start with a minimum bid of one million, with each subsequent bid increasing by no less than one hundred thousand!"
After Li Changfeng finished speaking, many people remained silent and did not place any bids. They could not determine the authenticity of the jade, so naturally, they could not figure out its value.
What if it's a piece of Fake Jade? Spending one million on a piece of Fake Jade would be a huge loss, even though they don't care about the hundred thousand.
Everyone attending this Private Trading Event has a net worth of at least one hundred million. Putting out a million is nothing to them, but they wouldn't want to waste that much money on a piece of Fake Jade.
"Lin Fan, what do you think?"
Zhang Daolin looked at Lin Fan. They had agreed beforehand that if Lin Fan found a genuine item, he would pay for it, and they would split the profits equally in the end.
"Buy it!"
Lin Fan uttered a single word, and Zhang Daolin's eyes lit up as he instantly understood the situation. Without hesitation, he raised his hand.
"I bid one million."
"One million going once, is there anyone who wants to raise the bid?"
Li Changfeng noticed that someone had finally placed a bid. He glanced at Zhang Daolin, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes. He had announced the starting price, and for several minutes no one had responded.
He believed Zhang Daolin was helping him out by spending one million to give him an opportunity to step down gracefully, and he felt very thankful for that.
But what he didn't know was that this piece of jade had already caught Lin Fan's attention.
No one responded at the scene, and the jade was sold to Zhang Daolin for a price of one million. Zhang Daolin promptly transferred the one million on-site.
"Lin Fan, what is the origin of this jade?"
Zhang Daolin couldn't determine the authenticity of the jade either, so after obtaining it, he quickly whispered to Lin Fan.
"The White Jade Dragon Seal, a genuine item, worth about ten million!"
Lin Fan spoke calmly.
"The White Jade Dragon Seal!"
Zhang Daolin felt a surge of excitement inside, but maintained a calm exterior. He tucked the jade into his pocket.
This was a huge windfall; he had acquired a jade worth ten million for just one million, making a profit of nine million. If they split it evenly, each would earn four and a half million.
Zhang Daolin had no doubts about Lin Fan. He had brought Lin Fan along specifically to find a bargain, and since Lin Fan confidently asserted that the jade was real, all he needed to do was consult some authoritative institutions for a thorough appraisal to verify its authenticity.
Li Changfeng did not take this piece of jade to the Authority Expert for appraisal because each appraisal incurs an Appraisal Fee.
The Appraisal Fee is not cheap. Normally, if he cannot verify the authenticity of the jade through personal connections, he would take it to a Private Trading Event.
Once they confirm that the jade is genuine through personal networks, they would seek out a true Authority Expert for appraisal and then either sell it directly at a Professional Auction House or keep it for personal collection.
After Li Changfeng presented his collection, it was the turn of the next person, an old man with a white beard.
He revealed a Bronze Tiger.
When Lin Fan saw the Bronze Tiger, he trembled all over.
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