Chapter 295 Chapter 295 Destruction of Cultural Relics
Seeing Chen Yang asking about the origin of the table, Zhu Jiashang knew that Chen Yang was making things difficult for him, and he cursed in his heart.
He had indeed acted very knowledgeable just now, but he had memorized all those things in advance. Now he was asked to judge the origin of this table. He knew nothing about it, and how could he know its origin?
However, when he saw Xiao Yun and Liu Zhiling looking over at them, he was unwilling to give in.
After all, he wanted to get his hands on these two beauties. It would be too shameful for him to give in.
Even if this guy is bleeding, he still has to pretend.
"In that case, let me take a look."
Zhu Jiashang pretended to walk to the table, looked at it carefully, and then touched it with his hand. He looked as professional as possible.
Then, he knelt down and looked under the table.
If it was made by a famous craftsman in ancient times, you might see marks on the bottom of the table. He still knew this basic common sense, so he had a glimmer of hope and expected to see marks on the bottom of the table.
Unfortunately, the bottom of the table is blank and has no mark.
However, he saw something else. There was a nameplate hanging on a nail that read, "Granite desk, Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing Dynasty."
Seeing this, Zhu Jiashang was very happy. With this clue, at least he could be justified in pretending and would not be found out so easily.
"Strange, why is the nameplate under the table?"
Zhu Jiashang was a little confused, but he didn't think much about it. Anyway, the nameplate was hanging under the table and could not be seen by others, which just helped him.
He got out from under the table, held his chin and looked at the table, with a thoughtful expression on his face.
After dozens of seconds, he finally said: "I know, this table is a granite desk from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty."
Seeing Zhu Jia Shuang's serious words, Liu Fei couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Zhu Jiashang was stunned for a moment, frowned and said, "Why are you laughing?"
"No, it's nothing."
Liu Fei quickly put away his smile and waved his hand.
Chen Yang kept his composure and asked doubtfully: "Granite desk? Why does this desk look like wood to me?"
In fact, this table looked like wood to Zhu Jiashang, but the nameplate said granite, so how could he be mistaken.
He explained: "Due to its age and long-term use, the granite has undergone qualitative changes, the structure has changed, and it has been stained by residual pen and ink pigments, so it has the current form. But that's right.
Because it resembles wood, this granite desk is valuable."
After saying this, Zhu Jiashang secretly praised himself, feeling that he was really a genius, and this explanation was so perfect.
After hearing this, everyone was secretly amazed and full of curiosity about the table. They all stepped forward to touch the table.
"The texture of this table is exactly the same as wood, which is amazing."
"It's a good thing our family is well-informed. Otherwise, I would have thought this table was made of wood. That would be a joke."
"However, this table looks like it's not that old."
The last sentence was said by Liu Zheling. Although she couldn't see the clues, she felt that this table did not have the heritage of having experienced history.
Zhu Jiashang continued to brag: "Because the texture of granite has changed, history has not left traces on it. It is equivalent to this table being constantly renovated, so you have this feeling."
At this moment, Zhu Jiashang felt that he should be awarded an Oscar for Best Actor.
"But why doesn't this table have granite textures?"
Chen Yang looked down at the table with a serious expression on his face.
Zhu Jiashang smiled and said: "You don't understand this. It is precisely because this piece of granite has no lines or gaps that it is so precious. You must know that this kind of solid-colored granite is definitely rare in the world."
Seeing Zhu Jia Shuang boasting proudly, Chen Yang praised: "Tsk tsk, old pig, you are really well-informed."
Fool, are you convinced now?
When Zhu Jiashang saw Chen Yang praising him, he was even more proud and said: "It's just average, I understand a little bit."
"But, this table seems to be very light."
As Chen Yang spoke, he stepped forward and held a table leg with one hand, lifted the table lightly, and made two arm-stretching movements.
Seeing this, everyone was immediately stunned.
If it were granite, how could Chen Yang lift this table so easily.
When Chen Yang put down the table, Liu Zhiling stepped forward and said, "Let me give it a try."
Although Liu Zheling could not lift the table with one hand, she lifted the table with both hands and frowned: "It's strange, why is it so light? It doesn't look like granite."
Chen Yang said to the Zhu family: "Old Zhu, come and teach us why this granite table is so light."
Why is it so light? How do I know?
Zhu Jiashang was complaining in his heart, but he still bit the bullet and explained: "Perhaps the granite material of this table has weathered over time, so it is so light."
Seeing Zhu Jiashang's guilty look, Chen Yang smiled and said, "Are you sure this is a granite desk from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty?"
The corner of Zhu Jia Shuang's mouth twitched and he said bravely: "Sure, of course I'm sure."
"Okay, just say yes."
Chen Yang showed a wicked smile on his face and said: "Since it is granite, let me test the hardness of this table."
As he said that, he raised his hand to slap it on the table.
Zhu Jiashang said hurriedly: "Stop, you will destroy cultural relics."
Chen Yang stopped his movements, turned to look at Zhu Jiashang, and said with a smile: "Didn't you say it's granite? I'll pat it down with my palm, and it should be fine, right?"
"If it's new, of course there's no problem, but after so long, this table has been weathered and corroded, and its internal structure has changed. It may no longer be able to withstand your palm."
As Zhu Jia Shuang spoke, he snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "Chen Yang, you are really immoral. You can actually do such a thing of destroying cultural relics."
Chen Yang said: "Are you afraid that this table is not granite and that it will be smashed by me?"
"How could it not be? It is definitely granite."
Although this table is very weird, the nameplate gives Zhu Jiashang absolute confidence.
"In that case, let's try the hardness."
Chen Yang chuckled, and before anyone could react, he slapped his palm on the table.
With a click, the table fell apart and was smashed into seven or eight pieces by Chen Yang, scattered on the ground.
The table was broken open, no longer covered with paint and white ash on the tabletop, revealing its original appearance.
The color of the wood, the grain of the wood, the texture of the wood.
It turns out that this table was originally a wooden table. No wonder it didn't look like granite at all. Everyone almost believed it just now.
However, why did Zhu Jiashuang say this was a granite desk, and why was he so decisive?
Everyone looked at Zhu Jiashang with suspicious expressions. Although they did not question him, their eyes revealed what they were thinking.
Zhu Jiashang looked ugly and felt completely humiliated.
Suddenly, his eyes fell on the fragments of the wooden table. He picked up the nameplate and said with an expression that he had just discovered, "Did you see it? This is really a granite desk."