Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Chapter 151: Antique Forgery Gang! (Seeking Subscriptions) (1/2)

Chapter 180: Chapter 151: Antique Forgery Gang! (Seeking Subscriptions)

Modu Police Station, meeting room.

Sunlight filtered through the translucent curtains like golden ribbons, gently spilling into the room, dancing on the wooden conference table and casting dappled shadows. The green plants in the corner gleamed with an especially verdant hue, wafting a hint of floral fragrance.

Under the watchful eyes of the others, Lin Chuan took steps forward, approaching the conference table.

His gaze didn’t linger on the expressions of those present, but fell directly upon the ‘Qing dynasty Chinese tangled branch pattern thin-walled jade vase’ that had already cracked open.

The sunshine was ample, the translucent quality of the jade vase finely textured, crystal clear. Bright light pierced through the vase’s thin-as-wings body, softly casting subtle, warm shadows that emerged from within.

At the same time, its internal patterns were also distinctly visible.

After taking a few glances, the details of the thin-walled jade vase once again confirmed his thoughts. Lin Chuan turned his head to look at one of the key figures of the meeting.

—National Cultural Relics Bureau Director, Li Zeguang.

“Director Li, before we continue, I’d like to ask a question,” Lin Chuan said.

In the eyes of everyone present, Lin Chuan wasn’t nervous but appeared rather relaxed, with a faint smile on his face.

“Ask,” Li Zeguang said, eyebrows raised slightly in surprise as he regarded Lin Chuan’s demeanor.

Putting aside relics, just Lin Chuan’s confidence and bearing in such a scene were indeed eye-catching and deserved a closer look.

Bearing is very hard to fake.

Just like antiques themselves, genuine cultural artifacts possess their own unique artistic charm as well as a kind of weathered beauty shaped by time, an allure that cannot be replicated.

A true treasure appraiser also knows how to ‘appraise’ people.

Ever since Lin Chuan appeared at the entrance of the meeting room, Li Zeguang had been observing him, noting his attire, speech, and even the subtle expressions on his face, without missing a single detail.

To Li Zeguang, Lin Chuan exuded composure.

Yes!

Calm and confident.

“According to procedure, the ‘Qing dynasty Chinese tangled branch pattern thin-walled jade vase’ needs to be authenticated by a large group of experts before it can be repatriated. There should be records of this,” Lin Chuan said while looking at Li Zeguang with a slight smile.

The records included detailed data, images, and even 3D models, quite comprehensive.

“We do have the relevant records,” Li Zeguang nodded.

Lin Chuan smiled again, “I need all the information on record.”

Last night, Lin Chuan had thought for a long time.

This artifact had a ninety percent chance of being switched after repatriation but before the handover ceremony.

Besides, the craftsmanship required for the ‘Qing dynasty Chinese tangled branch pattern thin-walled jade vase’ was extremely exquisite, and there were very few inheritors of the Suzhou Jade Carving craft within the country.

Foreigners wanting to create a replica would also need to seek out a master jade carver from within China.