Chapter 110 - 11o: Young Miss Nan Has Good Eyes
Chapter 11o: Young Miss Nan Has Good Eyes
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Professor Tang slowly placed the Qilin on the table with an imperceptibly light force. His eyes seemed to be emitting a bright light as he stared at Nan Qiao with a fanatical gaze.
“Young Miss Nan has good eyes.”
Even Professor Tang couldn’t help but be amazed at Nan Qiao’s astonishing luck
He naturally saw the rough appearance of it when she first took it out, just like everyone else did. The black ball looked like it had nothing to do with the golden qilin in front of him now.
Even Professor Tang himself, would not have been able to recognize the treasure hidden under the dirty exterior. Hence, he was surprised by Nan Qiao’s sharp eyes.
It was possible to say that it was luck, but how many people would depend on luck and buy such a thing as a birthday gift?
Coupled with Nan Qiao’s calmness when she took it out just now, Professor Tang became a little interested in her.
Nan Qiao wasn’t surprised. She just picked up the Qilin and looked at it before nodding indifferently.
It was similar to what she had thought.
“I found this by accident.”
Although she claimed that it was found by accident, Professor Tang still had some thoughts about her.
Previously, when Nan Qiao was pointing out the flaws on Luo Wanbai’s fake painting, Professor Tang had already noticed her. Coupled with the priceless treasure in her hand, this was not as simple as luck. The other party probably had a unique talent for identifying antique artifacts.
“I wonder if Young Miss Nan is interested in archaeology?”
Professor Tang did not delay and asked Nan Qiao.
Nan Qiao didn’t expect the other party to suddenly ask such a question. She was stunned for a moment before she realized that he was talking about her.
She smiled and waved her hand, quickly rejecting him. “I was just lucky.”
Although that was the case, the two of them had an unspoken mutual understanding. However, Professor Tang looked at the Qilin in his hand and was simply eager to buy it. If this wasn’t Nan Qiao’s birthday gift to Old Master Cheng, he even wanted to bid for it.
“That’s a pity. However, this Qilin is indeed a priceless treasure.”
Seeing that she had no intention of learning archaeology, Professor Tang could only give up and focus on the Qilin in his hand.
“If I’m not mistaken, this should be a Qilin of the Song Dynasty.
Judging from the style, it should have been used only by The Emperor.”
Professor Tang’s words could be said to be akin to an ironclad verdict in the archeological circles. No one would question its credibility.
However, even after hearing this, Luo Wanbai subconsciously did not believe that this was a treasure. Not to mention, she did not know Professor Tang at all. Naturally, she did not know the weight of his words.
“Young Miss Nan, could it be that you’ve asked—”
She had just opened her mouth when she was interrupted.
“It’s real.”
Professor Tang’s tone was firm, and his eyes could not bear to leave the Qilin for a moment. His fingers swiped across the dark patterns. The more he looked at it, the more shocked he became. He was surprised that it was exactly the same as what was recorded in the information.
Even he, who had studied the Song Dynasty and its culture, had never seen this dark pattern before. It was said that this dark pattern was exclusive to the Emperor.
A single stone stirred up a thousand ripples.
It would be ridiculous to believe Luo Wanbai’s words over Professor Tang’s.
He was an archeologist. No one would doubt his words.
Luo Wanbai’s smile froze on her face, and the thoughts in her mind instantly turned blank.
Lies, this must be a scam…
When Elder Cheng heard his best friend’s words, he couldn’t help but look at the Qilin in the person’s hand with interest.
He knew this person very well. If it was not a good treasure, it would not be worthy of his attention.
“At the moment, I can only observe with the naked eye. I can’t say too much, but this is indeed a token of the Song Dynasty’s Emperor.”
“The value… is immeasurable.”
Professor Tang boasted that he had seen many antiques from the Song Dynasty, but those were just the more common ones. However, the one in his hand was different. With just a glance, he could tell that the craftsmanship was not low and that the sculptor had spent a lot of effort. It even contained extremely rich research value.
It was not an exaggeration to say that this kind of thing was priceless.
“I didn’t expect Young Miss Nan to be so discerning at such a young age. She’s extremely talented in archeology.”
The wind changed so fast that no one could react. Some people were still in a daze when they heard the praise about Nan Qiao.
It was an unspoken mutual understanding in this circle to take advantage of the situation.
“That’s right. As expected of the Murong Family. They’ve made a move that we can only dream of.”
There were countless praises for Nan Qiao, but Luo Wanbai only felt that it was extremely ear-piercing. She blinked in disbelief, her body still instinctively resisting her father’s pull, wanting to say something.
What she said just now seemed to have turned into mockery. It was deeply engraved in Luo Wanbai’s bones, making her feel as if her ears were buzzing and her lips had lost their color.
“Now, may I ask if Young Miss Luo has any objections to my gift?”
Nan Qiao ignored the praise and asked Luo Wanbai.
After being reminded, everyone remembered what Luo Wanbai had said to Nan Qiao and her provocative att.i.tude.
“No, it’s not. I—”
It was only at this moment, when she saw everyone’s knife-like gazes, that Luo Wanbai’s brain, which was filled with hot blood and hostility, finally calmed down. She also recognized her current situation.
“I’m sorry, Young Miss Nan. I’ve offended you just now.”
Her face was pale as she hurriedly waved her hands. She stammered and wanted to explain, but her mind was blank.
“It’s alright.” Nan Qiao tilted her head slightly and gave Luo Wanbai a kind smile. Luo Wanbai’s eyes lit up when she saw this scene. She thought that the other party would not hold it against her, but in the next second, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
“After all,” Nan Qiao said in a relaxed tone. Looking at Luo Wanbai’s expression as if she had been pardoned, she continued, ”1 don’t intend to forgive Young Miss Luo.”
Luo Wanbai was stunned. She didn’t expect Nan Qiao to say such a thing. The joy in her heart was almost on her face, but when she heard this, it was as if someone had suddenly poured a bucket of cold water on her. She could only stand there in a daze.
The bone-chilling cold seemed to freeze her blood.
The others didn’t expect Nan Qiao to be so unpredictable. They were all a little stunned.
They didn’t expect the daughter of the Murong family to be such a person who was not to be trifled with.
While Luo Wanbai was in a daze, Elder Cheng’s old and deep voice sounded.
“Get her out of here.”
Right on the heels of that, two men appeared beside Luo Wanbai and dragged her away from the banquet with a forceful att.i.tude.
“There aren’t many things that can catch your eye.”
Elder Cheng’s words were directed at Professor Tang, but he looked at Nan Qiao with indescribable admiration.
He knew that he had not chosen the wrong person. However, he had thought that the other party was only the daughter of the Murong family. He did not expect her to have such talent. This made him look at the girl in a new light.
Among the people with a suitable ident.i.ty, there was only one girl that he liked so much to be his daughter-in-law. Thus, Old Cheng immediately took Nan Qiao more seriously.
Professor Tang knew that his old friend’s hand was itching, so he handed the Qilin to the servant and asked him to present it to Elder Cheng.
With a closer look, Old Master Cheng couldn’t bear to put the Qilin down after touching it. He even looked at the Qilin without blinking. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Old Master Cheng liked Nan Qiao’s gift very much.
“It’s good that Old Master likes it.”
Nan Qiao looked at Luo Wanbai, whom she hated, being taken away from the banquet. She was in a much better mood than when she was being hara.s.sed just now. After saying this with a smile and politeness, she sat back down.
It seemed that it was better not to attend such banquets in the future. Meeting such a person would only affect her mood..