After awakening her X-ray vision, the beautiful CEO couldn't sit still any longer.

Wang Yuyan's gaze fell on the jewelry box, but she didn't touch it immediately.

"Young Master Zhao, you're too kind. I wouldn't dare to offer my expertise. Let's appreciate and learn together."

Zhao Jun made a "please" gesture.

Wang Yuyan then extended her slender fingers and opened the box.

A jade cabochon lay quietly on the velvet lining.

The cabochon is about the size of a fingernail, oval-shaped, with excellent translucency, exhibiting a clear and bright icy texture.

Inside, there are a few wisps of light blue-green "flowers" floating about, like ink wash paintings.

The color is bright and even, with almost no obvious cotton fibers or impurities.

Under the soft lighting of the VIP room, it shimmered with a captivating, lustrous glow.

"This is an old mine ice jadeite with floating flowers," Zhao Jun said with a hint of pride.

"A friend got it from Myanmar through some channels; he said it was material from mines that were almost exhausted."

I thought the way the flowers were floating was quite artistic, so I had the craftsman set them in a simple platinum setting.

Wang Yuyan did not respond immediately, but instead took out a magnifying glass and a professional flashlight that she carried with her.

She first placed the ring face on a white non-woven fabric and shone a flashlight on it from different angles to observe the penetration and reflection of light.

The translucency of the icy jadeite is excellent, and the color distribution of the floating patterns is very natural...

But her fingertips paused almost imperceptibly when they touched the bottom of the ring.

Is there a slight sluggishness in temperature conduction? No, it's too subtle; it's probably just my imagination.

She brought the magnifying glass closer and carefully scanned the boundary between the floating patterns and the base jadeite.

The edges of natural floating patterns have a gradual diffusion effect due to the way minerals are absorbed.

However, the edges of the floating patterns on this ring face seem too "clear" and "fixed" from certain angles, lacking a natural sense of chaos.

She put down the magnifying glass, took out a portable spectrometer probe the size of a matchbox from the side pocket of her handbag, and gently placed it on the inconspicuous bottom of the ring face.

The data was quickly transmitted to a tiny screen the size of her wristwatch and displayed.

The Raman spectrum peaks of jadeite are basically normal, and the main mineral components are consistent with the characteristics of natural jadeite.

The instrument did not sound an alarm.

But Wang Yuyan's doubts were not dispelled.

Clever processing methods can sometimes fool routine testing.

She seemingly casually turned her left ear, which was adorned with an earring, toward Ye Tian, ​​and gently brushed her fingertips across her left earlobe, as if tidying her hair.

Almost simultaneously, she wore a uniquely shaped dragonfly ornament as a brooch on her chest.

The miniature lens in its compound eye area has transmitted several ultra-high resolution images of the ring face under different lighting conditions to Ye Tian, ​​who is not far away.

A tiny stream of light flashed across Ye Tian's glasses.

His pupils contracted slightly in the depths of his lowered eyes.

"X-ray vision, activate."

In his "vision," the internal structure of the ring face instantly stripped away all surface light and shadow, leaving only the most essential microscopic world.

The icy base and the floating flower-like color roots all seem to conform to the growth patterns of natural jadeite.

But when he focused his attention on the layer where the floating flowers met the colorless base, an anomaly occurred.

Between the two lies an extremely subtle boundary, so subtle that it is almost impossible to detect with the naked eye and conventional instruments.

This boundary is not a natural boundary of minerals, but rather a substance with a very small amount of density and refractive index that is slightly different from the surrounding jadeite body.

It was filled in along the natural edges of the drifting flowers.

These substances perfectly mimic the optical properties of jade.

It can even pass the test under conventional spectrometer detection.

However, it disrupts the natural microstructure of jadeite, which is formed by the coexistence of different minerals over millions of years.

"It has been optimized through glue injection filling."

Ye Tian's low voice was clearly transmitted to Wang Yuyan's ears through the encrypted bone conduction headphones, and only she could hear it.

"But the method was extremely sophisticated, using a certain modified polymer."

The refractive index matching is extremely high, and conventional instruments simply cannot measure it.

Its main function is to fill and solidify any tiny cracks or imperfections that may exist at the edges of the floral pattern, making the floral pattern look cleaner and more three-dimensional.

Strictly speaking, it belongs to deep optimization, but it doesn't reach the level of acid pickling and glue injection like B-grade products; it's somewhere between A-grade and B-grade products.

This level of optimization might fool even many experts.

After hearing Ye Tian's conclusion, Wang Yuyan immediately understood.

Her smile remained unchanged, even softening slightly. She placed the ring back into the velvet box and gently pushed it back in front of Zhao Jun.

"Young Master Zhao, the condition of this ring face of yours is truly superb."

The jadeite is clear and translucent, with delicate floating patterns and vibrant, eye-catching colors.

What's remarkable is that it has almost no obvious flaws and is extremely well-preserved.

Her voice was clear and crisp, carrying just the right amount of praise, giving the highest evaluation first.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jun raised his chin slightly, a knowing smile playing on his lips: "Miss Wang, you flatter me. I was just lucky."

"However..." Wang Yuyan changed the subject slightly, her gaze falling back on the ring, her tone becoming somewhat playful.

"What I admire most is not its natural quality, but the ingenuity of the inlay craftsman."

Look at these floating patterns. Their natural distribution is always random, but the design of this piece makes the most of the finest floating patterns inside.

Through a sophisticated post-curing and brightening process, their visual effects achieve a near-perfect balance.

This skillful technique of turning flaws into strengths, and even making natural features appear as if they were meticulously designed, is truly admirable.

I wonder which master craftsman created this?

Wang Yuyan didn't mention injecting glue, optimization, or even any treatment.

She only talked about the subsequent curing and brightening processes, and about turning flaws into strengths.

But everyone here is intelligent.

Zhao Jun's smile froze almost imperceptibly for a moment when Wang Yuyan explained the subsequent curing and brightening processes.

A fleeting look of astonishment and disbelief crossed his eyes, but it was quickly concealed.

He chuckled twice, picked up his teacup, and took a sip, thus masking his momentary unease.

"Miss Wang truly lives up to her reputation; her eye for talent is truly discerning!"

Zhao Jun put down his teacup, his smile unchanged, but the previous boasting and probing had faded considerably, replaced by a more re-evaluative tone.

"This was made by one of my master craftsmen, but I don't really understand the specific techniques involved."

However, I truly admire Miss Wang's ability to see the key point at a glance.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Ye Tian, ​​who had been sitting quietly to the side, and the disdain in his eyes completely disappeared.

"It seems the Wang family is truly full of talented people, and the eldest daughter of the Wang family is even more remarkable than any man."

The Tingtao Pavilion Treasure Appraisal and Exchange Conference tonight will surely broaden everyone's horizons.

At this point, the atmosphere subtly shifted.

Zhao Jun stopped pressuring her and instead started talking about the local customs and culture of Yunhai City and some interesting anecdotes about the jewelry industry.

Their attitude was noticeably more polite, and even hinted at a desire to make friends.

Wang Yuyan handled the situation with composure, demonstrating both her family's scholarly background and her lack of any aggressiveness.

The etiquette of the initial visit was balanced perfectly with the demonstration.

About half an hour later, Wang Yuyan got up to say goodbye, citing that she didn't want to disturb Zhao Jun.

Zhao Jun personally escorted them to the stairwell, and when he shook hands with them, the grip was much stronger than when they met in person.

"Miss Wang, Leader Nalan, Advisor Ye, we look forward to your presence at the Tingtao Pavilion's exchange meeting tonight."

That place is far more complicated than my Zhao Family's Golden Pavilion, Miss Wang, please be careful.

His reminder was clearly a case of crocodile tears and feigned compassion.

"Thank you for the reminder, Young Master Zhao." Wang Yuyan nodded casually in agreement.

Once back in the car and away from the street where Zhao's Golden Pavilion was located, Wang Yuyan finally relaxed a little, leaned back in her seat, and let out a soft sigh.

"This hurdle has been overcome for now."

Zhao Jun was arrogant but not stupid. He realized that the Wang family was not someone to be trifled with. At least they wouldn't openly trip him up at the exchange meeting, but their underhanded tactics would be even harder to guard against.

Nalan Mingyue looked at Ye Tian in the passenger seat.