After five bigwigs in Beijing's elite circle fell into their trap, I fled.

Chapter 28 Identification
Jiang Shu gestured to Assistant Yang: "Is the appraisal team professional?"

Assistant Yang then demonstrated his exceptional support skills: "Yes, they are extremely professional! The Li Group's headquarters' go-to team! The kind that's world-renowned! There are three appraisal teams waiting for your call in the lounge: jewelry appraisal, antique and jade appraisal, and famous painting appraisal. Before the next broadcast, I will arrange another wine appraisal team."

Jiang Shu waved her hand and said, "Bring up the antique and jade appraisal team."

Oh, are you serious?

Is the appraiser hired by the streamer qualified? Could it be another shill...?

[Is it not enough for the anchor and assistant to work together? Are they changing tactics and planning to commit crimes as a group?]

"Excuse me, but my family is in the appraisal business. I know almost every appraisal team, big and small, in China. I'd like to see what kind of appraisal team the streamer can get."

Alright, alright, that's enough! Don't forget, even our Yan Yu's husband treats the streamer with utmost respect...

……

Jiang Shu sat in a chair, casually watching the barrage of comments on the screen and the slowly climbing popularity. Two minutes later, orderly footsteps could be heard outside the live stream room.

Led by a top appraiser from the Li Group, a team of more than ten people carrying silver briefcases walked arrogantly from the lounge and went straight into the live broadcast room.

However, that arrogant look instantly turned into fear and trepidation when he saw that familiar yet unfamiliar figure in the corner.

Li Yubai sat on the sofa, quite a distance from the live stream camera. The young man was glancing sideways at Jiang Shu's live stream area, his eyes gleaming.

The Lee Group owns numerous mines and its jewelry and jade business is the world's leading enterprise. Appraisers have met this big boss on various occasions.

However, every time they met the BOSS, he always had an icy, aloof face and was ruthless and cold-blooded. Moreover, he always wore the same white shirt and dark blue, dark gray, and dark black suit, with no accessories other than cufflinks and the ring that represented his status.

What I saw today was quite different!
The neckline of the limited-edition dark purple cashmere sweater was slightly low, revealing the BOSS's exquisitely beautiful collarbone; his face, already driving countless socialites in the capital wild, seemed deliberately refined, so flawless that not a single pore was visible. His originally cool lips now seemed to have been touched by a spring rain, carrying a lingering, seductive allure…

No! This is not something a group of rough men on the fringes of power should be seeing!

The appraisers looked at each other, at a loss for words and hesitant to step forward.

Li Yubai withdrew his gaze from Jiang Shu's profile and glanced indifferently at the group of appraisers. The familiar pressure emanating from the big boss made the appraisers feel as if they had escaped from a dream.

One by one, they stood up straight and greeted the boss very cautiously: "Hello, BOSS!"

Li Yubai nodded casually and pointed in Jiang Shu's direction.

Then everyone remembered their task for the day and appeared in front of the live broadcast camera in an orderly manner.

Assistant Yang made way for them: "Whether it's junk or a treasure, please have the appraisers examine it carefully and give a price that matches it."

The lead gold-medal appraiser first greeted the viewers in the live stream:

"We are the top three international appraisal team, QUEEN, now under the Li Group. I am the team's top appraiser, code name Q. Next, I will lead my team to appraise the items for this auction. We will adhere to the principles of fairness and objectivity, provide the most suitable price, and sign a written conclusion on our appraisal results. If any errors are found in the appraisal of the items later, we will take full responsibility."

[No way! The renowned Empress Appraisal Team has actually come to this tiny live stream! Just who is this streamer?!]

So, the so-called "destined" people who get signed by Chaomu are actually just people with money, power, and connections? Okay, I was initially very resentful about not getting a contract, but now I'm suddenly convinced!

[Um, could the appraisal team be fake?]

[It doesn't seem likely... Besides, the streamer has such extraordinary abilities that they could even obtain the legendary, unique brew. Would they really fabricate something on the authentication panel?]

[It's really not fake! Everyone search the official website, the photo of that top appraiser Q is on the homepage...]

[Wasn't it said that the Queen's Appraisal Team only serves Li Yubai's businesses?] [Isn't Chaomu also Li Yubai's business? Otherwise, how could the streamer get Li Yubai's bathrobes and shirts? --No, no! I can't mention bathrobes, just mentioning them makes me really want them!]

[Quiet down, let's focus on the test results. Hopefully, the host won't be too embarrassed later.]

……

Jiang Shu, wrapped in a cloak, slowly moved to the side.

The appraisal team began to turn on their various appraisal tools, and then picked up the dirty little object...

As time passed, the expressions of the appraisal team grew increasingly serious.

And those dirty little things, after being professionally cleaned by the appraiser, revealed their original color...

Its warm, jade-like color shimmers with a flowing light.

Twenty minutes later.

The top appraiser solemnly placed the brand-new item in front of the camera:
"Based on our professional appraisal, this item is an imperial seal from the Western Han Dynasty, and its value is immeasurable. We will issue a relevant appraisal report later."

[No way! The Imperial Seal was auctioned off in Shanghai ten years ago, causing a sensation in the antique world. How did it end up in the hands of a streamer?]

I don't know how this got to the blogger's point, but I do know that the family that auctioned the Imperial Seal went bankrupt last month because they insulted the Crown Prince of the FY.

[...I don't know anything about genuine or fake products, I just want to ask, if you don't have hundreds of millions in assets, are you even qualified to bid?]

[Hey streamer, look at me! I'm from the Beijing Museum. Stop filming, let's chat privately! Private chat, please!]

So, am I the only one concerned about whether we can afford to buy it now?

……

Jiang Shu only cared about the result: "Tell me the price."

The appraiser paused for a moment: "I remember a while ago, an antique pipe fetched an astronomical price at auction in Jiangcheng?"

Jiang Shu had indeed heard about this, and gave a soft "hmm".

The appraiser said, "This antique is on top of that antique pipe."

Jiang Shu fell silent, which was uncommon for her.

Beside him, Assistant Yang's face tightened slightly: "Are you still selling them?"

Jiang Shu struggled with her conscience for a moment, then nodded reluctantly, as if reluctantly parting with something precious: "Sell! Didn't you see that even the museum folks came to the live stream to support us? We should spoil our fans, but we should also give the museum and antique world folks a chance!"

Jiang Shu adjusted the camera and said with a regretful tone, "Babies! I really can't bear to sell such expensive antiques! I have mixed feelings about this round of antique auction items! I love that they are priceless, but I also hate that they are priceless! If I sell them, you will definitely have to spend a lot of money. If I don't sell them, my broadcast will be cut in half on the first day. I really can't afford to lose face like that!"

[Host, stop talking and name your price!]

[Make an offer! Make an offer! Make an offer! If I can't afford it, can't I just join in the fun?]

[I'm a seasoned collector from Haicheng. I've taken a liking to these antiques and am willing to pay a high price for them. How about we chat privately after the broadcast?]

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(End of this chapter)