Chapter 527
"Qingfeng Li, can you determine the authenticity of my ceramic plate? You should admit defeat if you cannot," Changqing Li said with a cold smile .
"Who said that I can't?" Qingfeng asked as he furrowed his brows .
"Then tell me, is this plate real or fake?"
"Can't you see I am still looking at it?"
"You're taking too long . Stop delaying . "
"I will give you an answer three minutes later," Qingfeng said with a confident smile .
Then, he held up the ceramic plate and started observing it closely .
Antiques were all objects that have a history . Most antiques would have marks on their surface .
This plate was said to be from the Qing Dynasty which was a hundred years ago . The plate should have a black tint but it was very white . There was a white layer sprayed onto the plate .
Qingfeng knocked on the plate and there was a heavy thud instead of a bright crisp sound . This meant that the plate had a history . The white surface was just a cover up .
It looked like it was fake but the plate was authentic .
"The ceramic plate is authentic," Qingfeng said with a slight smile .
The surrounding people looked at Qingfeng with astonishment . Anyone who was slightly knowledgeable about antiques could tell that the plate had a white surface sprayed on .
Even though Qingfeng was the winner of the theory exam, he became a fool when it came to practical application . How could he not see that the plate was fake?
Changqing Li smiled insultingly and said, "Qingfeng, everyone says you are clever but I think you are stupid . It is clear from the outer surface that the plate is from modern times but you say that it is authentic . "
Lei Tang looked at Qingfeng and said, "You said it is real? How are you going to prove it?"
Qingfeng nodded and said, "It is very simple . We only need to break the plate . But I'm scared that Changqing Li will ask me for compensation . "
"Hahaha, who would care about a fake . Qingfeng Li, feel free to break the plate . I won't ask you for compensation," Changqing Li said with disdain .
"You asked me to break the plate . Don't blame me later," Qingfeng said with a mocking smile .
He held up the plate and smashed it towards the ground .
Smash!
The plate fell to the ground with a thud . Instantly, it was broken into many pieces . The aged interior and color were also exposed .
Qingfeng grabbed a plate and pointed at the grey layer . He said loudly, "Look everybody, this is an antique from 100 years ago . With time, it had become grey . The outer white layer was intentionally sprayed on by someone . "
"Wow, the plate is actually authentic . "
"Wow, a Qing Dynasty plate is worth millions of dollars these days . Qingfeng just smashed a million dollars . "
"Hehe, the plate doesn't belong to him anyway . It belongs to Changqing Li . "
The surrounding people discussed animatedly and looked at Qingfeng with shock in their eyes .
This idiot asked Qingfeng to smash the plate just now . He must be appalled now . Not only did he lose the competition, he lost an antique .
Lei Tang's eyes lit up when he saw that Qingfeng was correct . This young man could always bring him surprises .
"I announce that the winner of the first match of the second round is Qingfeng," Lei Tang announced .
Lei Tang had just stopped talking when everyone started discussing animatedly .
Not only were the participants discussed animatedly, the reporters were also discussing the results .
"Wow, Changqing Li actually lost . He was the runner-up of the competition last year . "
"Yeah . I thought that Changqing Li would win the match . I didn't think he would lose . "
"Qingfeng Li is not simple . He easily defeated the runner-up of last year . "
"Dark horse . Qingfeng has to be the dark horse of this year . "
Everyone sang praises of Qingfeng .
The reporters crowded around Qingfeng when he walked down the battle arena . A dozen microphones were placed in front of Qingfeng . The reporters were filled with smiles .
All the reporters hoped that Qingfeng would grab their microphone and accept their interview . However, Qingfeng chose Xiaoli Wang's microphone again .
The surrounding reporters were mad that Qingfeng grabbed Xiaoli Wan'g microphone .
They were all seniors in the reporting industry while Xiaoli Wang was just an intern reporter . She had only worked for 3 months .
But she managed to interview Qingfeng .
"Qingfeng, you defeated the runner-up of last year, Changqing Li, in the second round . Can you tell us how you are feeling?" Xiaoli Wang said excitedly .
Qingfeng smiled lightly and said, "For me to defeat Changqing Li, other than my knowledge of antiques, I also have to thank many people for their support . I would especially like to thank Xue Lin, Yunchang Xu and Xiaoli Wang . "
Xiaoli Wang blushed when she heard his words and her heart beat wildly .
Xiaoli Wang was very emotional . She felt that she made the right choice this time . Luckily, she chose to believe in Xiaomei Wang's words or she would miss the headlines .
After the interview, Qingfeng walked towards Xue Lin .
"Congratulations for winning the second round," Xue Lin said with a light smile .
Xue Lin was delighted to see Qingfeng easily winning the match against Changqing Li .
"It is all because of you . I thanked you just now," Qingfeng said as he sat by Xue Lin's side .
A flash of happiness appeared on her face . But she thought of his words just now and said, "You know Xiaoli Wang?"
"Why are you asking this?" Qingfeng asked with surprise .
"There are so many reporters interviewing you . Why did you grab her microphone every time?
"She is the sister of a friend of mine . Naturally, I have to respect her . "
"Your friend must be a woman?" Xue Lin said jealously .
She knew that Qingfeng had a lot of female friends . They would meet these women wherever they went .
Qingfeng patted her forehead and said, "She is just a friend . We met in the Eastern Sea City Antique Competition . Don't be jealous . "
"Who said that I am jealous? I am not jealous," Xue Lin said as she shook her head .
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