Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 386: The Moment of Domineering Fame
"Boss Gao, this porcelain plate is a treasure that my Yao family has treasured for many years. Today, I would like to invite Mr. Gao to appreciate it." Yao Lai's tone was calm, but there was a hint of confidence in it.

Gao Dongxu smiled slightly, stood up and walked to the long table, reached out and picked up the porcelain plate, gently stroked the surface of the plate with his fingers, and his eyes focused slightly.

This is an overglaze colored porcelain plate decorated with phoenixes, qilins, animals, birds and flowers, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty.

However, feeling the pastel porcelain plate in his hand, which was sometimes hot and sometimes cold, Gao Dongxu couldn't help but laugh in his heart, thinking that it was really a coincidence.

He knew clearly that this porcelain plate was not the real thing, but the famous "Zhu imitation".

As mentioned before, Zhu Fang was made by the counterfeiter Zhu Boqin more than 20 years ago. His craftsmanship was so superb that it was almost indistinguishable from the real thing, and it once plunged the entire porcelain market into chaos.

Gao Dongxu put down the porcelain plate, looked up at Yao Lai, and said calmly, "Can you give me a magnifying glass?"

Yao Lai nodded and signaled the clerk to bring a magnifying glass. Gao Dongxu bent down with the magnifying glass and began to observe the porcelain plate carefully.

Five minutes passed, and just when everyone was getting a little impatient, Gao Dongxu raised his head with a smile, straightened his body, looked at Yao Lai and said, "This thing is really good. I've finished the appraisal--"

"Then announce your identification results--" Yao Lai's eyes flashed with a strange light and he smiled faintly.

"Okay." Gao Dongxu reached out and grabbed the porcelain plate, showing it to the people around him and said loudly, "This Qing Dynasty Kangxi overglaze-painted phoenix and unicorn porcelain plate has been identified by me as a fake!"

As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar all around. Yao Lai's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal. He looked at Gao Dongxu calmly, while Yao Buqi sneered and shouted at Gao Dongxu, "You say it's a fake? Tell me your evidence!"

"Haha, it turns out that the name is not wrong. Yao Buqi, why are you so anxious? You jumped out before I finished speaking. What, you can't afford to lose?" Gao Dongxu teased with a smile.

"You--" Yao Buqi's face turned red. Listening to the playful laughter around him, he glared at Gao Dongxu and gritted his teeth.

"Let him finish speaking--" Yao Lai said lightly at this time.

"Yes, grandpa—" Yao Buqi stared at Gao Dongxu fiercely.

"I have to say, this porcelain plate is indeed a fine piece. It is so real that it is difficult to tell the difference. Unfortunately, fake is fake after all. The reason why it can be mistaken for the real thing is that the person who made it is a genius with superb counterfeiting skills..." Gao Dongxu revealed the answer after deliberately whetting everyone's appetite.

"This is a red imitation!"

"Zhu Fang?!"

The crowd immediately erupted in exclamations of shock, and discussions arose one after another.

"Zhu Fang? How is that possible! That's Zhu Boqin's work!"

"Oh my god, Zhu Fang shows up again? Isn't this porcelain market going to be in chaos again?"

"Zhu Fang's reappearance is no small matter!" said an elderly antique dealer in a trembling voice, his eyes full of worry.

"Yes, the turmoil more than 20 years ago almost caused the collapse of the entire porcelain market. So many people lost their fortunes..." another antique dealer echoed, his tone full of fear.

"Zhu Boqin's skills are so superb that his imitations are almost flawless. If he had not disappeared mysteriously, the current porcelain market would probably have ceased to exist." A senior collector sighed, with a hint of fear in his eyes.

Gao Dongxu listened to the discussions around him and smiled slightly. The effect he wanted was achieved. Next, it was time for him to step on the Yao family and become famous in the antique world.

However, his conclusion has already caused panic among the porcelain antique dealers present, because the appearance of Zhu Fang is not just a fake, it represents a threat, a challenge to the entire antique industry.

Yao Lai's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "Boss Gao, don't say anything careless. This porcelain plate has been in our Yao family for over ten years, and it's been authenticated by many experts. How could it be a Zhu imitation? Do you have any evidence?"

Gao Dongxu looked at Yao Lai jokingly, smiled slightly, and calmly pointed at the patterns on the porcelain plate and said, "The reason why Zhu imitations are difficult to distinguish is precisely because Zhu Boqin is familiar with the craftsmanship of Ming and Qing porcelain and can reproduce them almost perfectly.

But the Zhu imitation does have one flaw: the glaze. The glaze of the Kangxi period is calm and rich, while the Zhu imitation’s glaze, while seemingly similar, appears slightly exaggerated under the light and lacks the age-hardened quality of the original.

He paused and continued, "Also, although the body of the Zhu imitation is fine, it is too uniform, and instead loses the natural sense of flaws of the original..."

"This is just your personal opinion. Don't forget, this is an official kiln ware. The two reasons you gave are not convincing!" Yao Lai said lightly.

Yao Lai appeared calm on the outside, but he was actually quite flustered. He had obviously not expected Gao Dongxu to be able to pinpoint Zhu Fang's flaws so accurately. The crowd around him also began to whisper, and many people had already largely believed Gao Dongxu's appraisal results.

Watching Yao Lai struggling to death, with a look of not shedding tears until he saw the coffin, Gao Dongxu sneered and mocked, "It seems that Master Yao is determined not to cry until he sees the coffin. Very well, then I will share my experience and techniques in treasure appraisal, so that the antique world will not be deceived by these fakes that can be mistaken for the real thing in the future-"

As Gao Dongxu said this, the whole audience immediately fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on him. They were eagerly waiting for his teachings with burning eyes.

Yao Lai's face changed slightly, he had a bad feeling, while at this time, Old Wang, who was eating melons on the side, narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes became unusually sharp and bright, looking at Gao Dongxu who was in high spirits.

"Looking at the history of counterfeiting in China, I found that generally, masters or experts with superb imitation skills would leave certain flaws after making them, which they called 'missing' or 'leaking'.

They leave their mark in certain places, sometimes adding words, and sometimes deliberately adding special marks to small details of the image, such as inside the eyes of people and animals. This is to make it easier for them to distinguish, and also to let the world know. The idea is, "I've left a flaw, and if you still can't tell it, then you deserve it..."

Everyone present had ugly and strange expressions when they heard Gao Dongxu's words. They felt extremely aggrieved and wanted to curse loudly to vent their frustration at the moment.

However, they were also worried about disturbing Gao Dongxu's secret by making a sound, so they were all depressed and listened carefully with their ears perked up.

"I just asked for a magnifying glass, and unfortunately, I found a barely perceptible red character in the phoenix's eye on this porcelain plate..."

"Wow—"

There was an uproar at the scene, and everyone's face became increasingly ugly. At the same time, they also admired and appreciated Gao Dongxu. You know, the identification method of Zhu imitations announced by Gao Dongxu, although not universal, is also a secret.

Gao Dongxu is definitely a man of high moral character for being able to make it public. You know, this kind of secret can be used to make a lot of money, but now it has become an open secret.

At this time, Yao Lai felt cold all over and his face was pale. He really didn't expect that Gao Dongxu could identify Zhu imitation so easily, and he even had a unique identification method.

What shocked him even more was that the other party had made this secret public. In this way, there was an established method to identify Zhu imitations, and Lao Chaofeng, who controlled the supply of Zhu imitations, was undoubtedly the biggest victim.

"Mr. Gao, do you think Zhu Boqin has returned?" At this time, a young antique dealer in the crowd asked cautiously, his eyes full of expectation and fear.

Gao Dongxu was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Zhu Boqin's skills are unmatched, and his imitations are indistinguishable from the real thing. If he really does return, then we must be vigilant and not let the tragedy of more than 20 years ago happen again."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They knew that Gao Dongxu's words were not alarmist, but a real threat.

"Mr. Gao, can you teach us some techniques to identify Zhu imitations?" another antique dealer pleaded, his eyes full of anticipation.

Gao Dongxu nodded, knowing that from now on, his name, Gao Dongxu, would resound throughout the entire world of antiques in China, and he would become a master praised by everyone. He did not hide anything and said with a smile, "I have already said before that, first of all, you should pay attention to the changes in glaze color. The glaze color of Zhu imitation will appear slightly exaggerated under the light.

Secondly, the uniformity of the body is also an important distinguishing point. The body of the authentic product will have natural flaws. Forgers like Zhu Boqin, due to personality problems, tend to pursue perfection too much. Finally, the details of the decoration are also crucial. Although the decoration of Zhu's imitation is exquisite, it lacks the historical sense of the authentic product.

Everyone was fascinated by what he said, and they all wrote down Gao Dongxu's every word. They knew that these skills might save their lives at a critical moment.

"Thank you, Boss Gao, for your integrity—"

"Thank you, Master Gao..."

"Boss Gao is a good man. Today I have really opened my eyes——"

"This is the quality that an expert, a master should have..."

Everyone expressed their gratitude and praise for Gao Dongxu. Their eyes were filled with respect, as if Gao Dongxu was not only a fellow antique collector, but also a mentor who led them out of the fog.

Gao Dongxu looked at the crowd with a smile, feeling a sense of relief. He knew that from this day on, his name would become more than just a symbol; it would represent authority and trust, and he would become a figure respected by everyone in the antique world.

"You're welcome, everyone," Gao Dongxu waved his hand, his tone humble and gentle. "Antique appraisal is a discipline that requires constant learning and exchange. I've only done my humble part, and I hope it can be of some help to you all."

As soon as he finished speaking, the room erupted in applause again. Everyone nodded, their admiration for Gao Dongxu deepening.

(End of this chapter)