Chapter 12 - Blue and White Porcelain (1/2)

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Liu Xingming?

Lin Qi’s eyes twitched slightly. This man was the president of a well-known pharmaceutical enterprise in Jin Hai city. It was said that the drugs produced by his enterprise were supplied to all hospitals in Jin Hai, and even the drugs used for medical experiments in Lin Qi’s university were also supplied by his company. He had a powerful background.

“Ruoqing, long time no see. I hear that you are here, so I come at once. How have you been doing lately?” Liu Xingming had a gentle smile on his face, with a box in his hand.

“Didn’t I tell you to leave me alone?” Jiang Ruoqing frowned.

“Ruoqing, although I had a divorce, I have been pursuing you for 3 years, which is enough to show my sincerity. Please give me an opportunity.” Liu Xingming was in deadly earnest.

“Sorry, I don’t want to repeat.” Jiang Ruoqing turned her head, ignoring him.

But Liu Xingming insisted: “Ruoqing, I’m being serious about you. Look, I know you like collecting vases, so I purposely bought you a Ming dynasty vase of blue and white porcelain.”

With his words, Liu Xingming opened the box and took out a well-preserved blue and white porcelain vase, which looked gorgeous in color with intricate patterns and exquisite workmanship. It must be expensive.

“This blue and white porcelain vase is from the Ming dynasty court. It took me great effort to get it from another person. Please accept it.” Liu Xingming presented the vase with both hands.

The blue and white porcelain vases in Ming dynasty were the masterpieces at the peak of the blue and white porcelain era. And this one was handed down from the court, so it was the best choice whether for collection or for appreciation.

Jiang Ruoqing showed an obvious appreciative expression, but when she saw Liu Xingming’s flattering smile, she shook her head and said: “I won’t take any of your gifts. Now, please leave here.”

“Ruoqing, don’t you know that I am…”

Before Liu Xingming finished his words, Lin Qi suddenly interrupted him: “Mr. Liu, this blue and white porcelain vase you bought is a fake, isn’t it?”

Liu Xingming was stunned. He was so excited to see Jiang Ruoqing that he hadn’t noticed another person beside just now. Then he looked at Lin Qi seriously and said: “Who are you?”

“I am Lin Qi, a student of Jin Hai University.” Lin Qi answered honestly.

“So you are just a student. What makes you so bold to say this blue and white porcelain vase is a fake? Don’t you say you know something about antiques?” There was a hint of hostility in Liu Xingming’s eyes, for he didn’t even have a single chance to have a meal with Jiang Ruoqing, how could this guy be ahead of the pack?

“Just a little. My grandfather had a blue and white porcelain vase from Ming dynasty. It’s worth no money now because it was broken when it was moved. But, I can distinguish the difference between a genuine blue and white porcelain of Ming dynasty and a fake.” With just one glance, Lin Qi already recognized that this one was a fake.

“It’s impossible. I spent 500 thousand yuan on it. And I even have it authenticated by an expert. It was indeed one of the Ming dynasty porcelain.” With these words, Liu Xingming took out an expertise with a seal of the Association of Treasure Appraisal from his pocket.

“That can only mean the imitation of this fake blue and white porcelain has reached a very high level, so that it can deceive many people.” Lin Qi said lightly.

“Are you kidding? Are you, a student, more knowledgeable than the expert of the Association of Treasure Appraisal?” Liu Xingming sneered, took a pile of banknotes from his pocket, threw it in front of Lin Qi and said: “Take this, and go away at once, before I get mad.”

“Mr. Liu, it seems that I didn’t offend you?”

“Hehe, you are here to make these impertinent remarks, wasn’t it your purpose to smear my image in front of Jiang Ruoqing, then you can ask me for money? You think that sum is not enough, don’t  you?”

Liu Xingming took out a check from his pocket, wrote something swiftly, then put it heavily on the table: “Is this enough? 100 thousand yuan, it’s enough for you to have a cool life on campus for a whole year!”