The Real Heiress Has an Appraisal System

’Don’t tell me I’m the sucker again?’

’No, why is the world like this!?’

’Is the devious little trick I just came up with going to be cut short before it even began?’

He started to retrace his line of thought. "Wait, didn’t you all say it was real? Why are you saying this now?"

"It’s real but it won’t make a profit? That’s just not right. This is the only time in my life I’ve ever gotten a genuine article on my own."

Back in Rui City, he had always relied on all sorts of shady methods just to identify real jade and jadeite.

Now that he was in a much bigger market, faced with a dazzling array of goods, he was only discovering more and more how useless he was...

’There’s nothing to be done about it. You have to admit it when you’re stupid! After all, you need your brain all the time.’

He’d finally managed to think of a method like this, and now they were telling him that it was real, but it wouldn’t turn a profit.

Zhao Dehai looked at Gu Shengsheng and said, "Miss Gu knew, which is why she was only willing to offer 300,000 for it. This Jade Cup isn’t the excavated Green Jade Double Glazed Ear Cup. That famous cup has carved patterns and extremely exquisite decorations on it."

"This one has them too!" he asked, like a complete idiot.

Gu Shengsheng sighed in resignation and explained more clearly, "It means that this cup was excavated from a tomb, but the patterns on it were added later by a dealer. Even if the craftsmanship is exquisite, it’s not in its original state."

"And that’s what makes it a pity."

After hearing this, Qin Shou finally understood.

He then slumped powerlessly to the ground. "Looks like my grandpa was right. Someone like me just isn’t cut out for this business."

Zhao Dehai nodded. "That’s about the gist of it."

Gu Shengsheng agreed wholeheartedly. "You really aren’t very suitable."

"..." Qin Shou’s heart broke even more. He was just being self-deprecating, but he hadn’t expected these two to be so blunt with him, agreeing that he wasn’t suitable just like that.

’What the hell?’

’Can’t I be suitable for it, even a little?’

Seeing him slink off to a corner to sulk like a worm, Zhao Dehai chuckled and said, "These types of jade artifacts are indeed difficult to master. Some people have been in the business for over a decade and are still at about the same level as you. These patterns and the craftsmanship are actually very hard to authenticate."

"You just need to work hard at it. Don’t lose heart."

Qin Shou’s mood finally improved a little. He nodded furiously. "I’ll work hard from now on."

Zhao Dehai smiled and said, "Shall we have a look around together?"

"Okay!"

"It’s just, do people from an administration like yours also come to the street stalls to find deals?"

"We come occasionally, but I’m not here to find deals today. I’m here because I heard about a collector who has returned from abroad. He’s found a lot of good stuff over the years and is holding a large-scale auction now that he’s back."

"He got his start in Pan Garden, so he’s holding it here. I’m just looking around. How about you come with me in a bit? It would be a good chance to get to know the key players here."

You see, antique appraisal was also about connections. A fledgling like Gu Shengsheng had not yet been recognized by the Antique Appraisal World and didn’t even have an invitation.

The big shots in this circle would all be there. If she went today, she would probably get to meet many experts from the Antique Appraisal World.

"Sure." How could Gu Shengsheng pass up an opportunity to see such artifacts?

"Right. Remember to turn off your livestream when you go in. It’s that boss’s private auction, so a lot of things can’t be exposed to the public."

Gu Shengsheng nodded. "I know, I know. I’ll turn it off right away."

"Shall we browse the market outside for a bit? Strolling around with a young friend like you, I seem to see new and interesting things every day."

Just as Gu Shengsheng was about to lead him away, a collector walked over and greeted Zhao Dehai. "Mr. Zhao! You’re here too! Good heavens, what a pleasant surprise to see you. I’m Pan Bowen, do you remember me? You gave me some pointers on how to find good deals back in the day."

Zhao Dehai saw it was no longer convenient to talk with Gu Shengsheng, so he made the introductions. "This is Gu Shengsheng, a newcomer to the Antique Appraisal World. And this is Pan Bowen, a collector."

Pan Bowen looked at Gu Shengsheng and remarked, "It’s not easy for a girl to be in this line of work! If you ever need anything, just come to me. I’ll never look down on anyone Mr. Zhao personally introduces. I... have money. A lot of money."

Gu Shengsheng nodded and greeted him politely.

In all of Huaxia, fewer than ten people from the antique business had made it into the top fifty of the Forbes Rich List, and this Pan Bowen was one of them.

And Gu Shengsheng didn’t see any harm in making his acquaintance. She could sell him the items she found in the future. One more connection meant one more path. This was the network Zhao Dehai had been talking about.

After Pan Bowen arrived, Zhao Dehai handed the invitation in his hand to Gu Shengsheng. "You can go in by yourself later. I can get in without an invitation."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhao!"

Then Zhao Dehai waved his hand, gesturing for Gu Shengsheng to go on ahead.

She walked a little farther away, and only when she was alone did she turn her livestream back on.

The moment she did, the viewers went into an uproar. "Host, we hadn’t even finished condemning Qin Shou yet. Why’d you leave?"

"Yeah, I’m actually speechless!"

"Host, you’re passing on that item. Can you really find something better?"

"I can. Don’t worry. Come on, let’s look around together."

After saying her piece, Gu Shengsheng continued walking forward, looking at the goods on the stalls.

She had originally planned to just browse casually, but she was unexpectedly blocked by a stall owner holding a porcelain bowl. "Hey, buy one!"

"Come on, little lady, take a look. This one of mine is the real deal. Come see, I’ll sell it to you cheap."

"I’ll sell it to you for twenty thousand. Seriously, you won’t find anything cheaper than me."

Gu Shengsheng smiled. "No need, thank you."

He continued, "Ten thousand! How about ten thousand!"

"..."

Gu Shengsheng remained silent, and he tried again. "Five thousand! This really isn’t your average street stall junk!"

Gu Shengsheng sighed, looking at how he hadn’t even set up his stall properly. His goods were still in a sack for "Twin Pigs" brand pig feed.

She said, "Sir, if you want to make money, you at least have to display your items properly."

"That way, people can see what you’re selling."

"I don’t have a stall spot. I just carry my stuff around so I can run whenever the city inspectors show up. It’s more convenient."

Gu Shengsheng said, "Alright then, let me see what kind of wares you have."

She stopped, finding this rather interesting.

The owner continued to complain, "What’s with this market? The prices are all over the place. No one buys from me no matter what price I name. I brought so much stuff out here, and not a single person has bought anything. What kind of people are these!"

"I don’t look like a bad guy, do I? I haven’t had a proper meal in a month since I got here. I’ve been surviving on steamed buns. I can’t go on like this."

When he spread his items out, Gu Shengsheng froze.

’These... why do they all feel... real?!’

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