Wang Ziqi is still busy with the pricing, but the people in the society have nothing to do recently and have already begun to investigate those who sold Wang Qida counterfeit goods.
After this investigation, it was discovered that almost all of those people were inextricably linked to the Antique City. Some of them even worked as dealers in the Antique City, or had stores there.
Of course, they don't dare to fake anything in the Antique City. If they sell too many fakes, the Antique City will be killed by them, but the transactions behind the scenes are hard to tell.
After wandering around for two days, Zhou Zichen agreed to Wang Changlin's visit to the museum. Although he said there was no money to be made, it was just to exchange experiences with seniors in the same industry.
On the day of the event, the Municipal Museum vacated a large exhibition hall, and many media came to participate.
Because Zhou Zichen came to the event as an expert, he did not go directly to the exhibition hall, but went to the office first. After all, for such a large event, there are many things that still need to be explained and discussed.
Four experts from the museum attended, and five private experts formed an expert group.
Zhou Zichen deliberately arrived fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled time. The person in charge of reception was Miao Siyuan, the deputy director of the museum. Seeing Zhou Zichen get out of the car, he was obviously a little disdainful, but he still came over and shook hands with Zhou Zichen: "Zhou Zichen
Master, you came early!"
Zhou Zichen frowned slightly when he heard this. In fact, someone who has reached Miao Siyuan's level would not be able to do anything as soon as he got along, but he could feel the disdain and contempt in his tone.
Zhou Zichen didn't know how he had offended the other party, but he still said politely: "Come and ask for advice earlier, I'm afraid that I will be inexperienced and make mistakes."
Zhou Zichen was just asking for advice, which was already a low profile. Miao Siyuan really showed off, with the attitude of an elder: "That's right, you are young and have insufficient experience and eyesight.
It’s also good to get a little familiar with it.”
"Director Miao, this is the little brother you asked to pick up the person." At this time, an old man in his sixties also walked out. He seemed to be a private expert, and he came quite early.
Miao Siyuan turned around and said: "Master Ren, come here, let me introduce to you the most recent genius in our Jiangdong City, Master Zhou."
Master Ren walked up with a smile and shook hands with Zhou Zichen: "Master Xiao Zhou, last time I heard that Master Wang was not coming and that he would be replaced by a master who had recently started playing antiques. I was still curious, so I later learned about Master Xiao Zhou.
I heard that Master Xiao Zhou has been studying antiques for several months."
Master Ren's words were actually mocking Zhou Zichen. I heard that Master Zhou had been studying antiques for several months, which meant that Zhou Zichen had no experience. After studying for a few months, he dared to pretend to be a big-tailed wolf. He really thought he was a master.
If he had not promised Wang Changlin, Zhou Zichen would have definitely turned around and left now, and he was not so polite when he spoke: "What this kid knows is nothing, unlike Master Ren, who has been guarding Jiangdong City's antiques for decades.
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Zhou Zichen's words were a mockery of Master Ren who had been around for decades and could only be called a master in Jiangdong City. He was nothing outside Jiangdong City.
Miao Siyuan glanced at Zhou Zichen: "Xiao Zhou, you are not good at cultivating qi. Master Ren is also a senior after all, so you just use a gun and a stick in your words."
Zhou Zichen's face darkened after hearing this, and he didn't want to continue beating around the bush with these people, so he pointed it out directly.
Just at this moment, another old man came over. He was about seventy years old, with gray hair, wearing a T-shirt and a Chinese tunic suit: "Old Miao, Old Ren, you two are quite old.
Why are you arguing with a young man about this? Xiao Zhou, Master Wang told me about you, it's quite impressive. Director Miao also wants to receive the masters behind you. Let's go in first and have a cup of tea."
The old man's words were actually helping Zhou Zichen scold Miao Siyuan and Master Ren. The person who could scold Miao Siyuan here would most likely be the curator.
The curators had already come forward, and Zhou Zichen didn't want to get angry. He said a few polite words and followed the curator to the reception room. Miao Siyuan also had to receive other masters who were coming soon, and they would go there together later.
After a while, Miao Siyuan came in with four other folk masters.
Miao Siyuan was still smiling when he entered. As soon as he saw Zhou Zichen, his smile suddenly disappeared, and he said in a strange way: "Master Zhou is so arrogant. So many seniors haven't come yet, but you took the seat first."
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There was a more casual master behind him who smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. We arrived late, so we can't let our little brother wait outside. He can become an expert in connoisseurship at a young age. He is very successful at a young age."
A later master argued: "Master He, what you said is wrong. How can the younger generations not understand etiquette? Etiquette, justice, integrity, etiquette first. In today's society, young people like them are so impetuous because of their lack of etiquette.
He is so young, and what strength does he have to be a judge? I really can't stand these young people, relying on some connections, they want to take advantage of others to prove themselves."
Master He still wanted to argue with that person. Zhou Zichen stood up and said to Master He and the others: "Master He, masters, I'm sorry. It's true that I'm rude. I'll be a host later and give some gifts to the masters.
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There are only five people coming in now, one is Miao Siyuan, the other is Master Ren, and Master He. One is arguing with Master He, and the other is silent and doesn't seem to care much about it.
Zhou Zichen stood up and said to Master He and the silent master: "Masters, I'm really sorry. I was indeed rude just now. I'll be the host later and apologize to you two."
Zhou Zichen's meaning is very obvious. You want to show off, but I don't take it seriously.
On the contrary, they were two masters who didn't care much, and Zhou Zichen even invited them to dinner to apologize.
Seeing that the two sides were quarreling again, the curator coughed slightly: "Okay, let's talk about the arrangements for today's activities. It will start in an hour."
Miao Siyuan said: "Director, Zhou Zichen is young and I am really worried about his eyesight. For this event, if anyone is willing to take action, our museum will have to pay for it. An antique can easily cost dozens."
Wan, if he makes a few mistakes, it is not a small amount of money. I think it is necessary to test his ability."
Miao Siyuan is good at talking. He obviously wants to cause trouble for Zhou Zichen, but at this time he talks about Zhou Zichen's age. Although Zhou Zichen is somewhat famous in this circle, he is not enough to become an authority. He wants to test it.
Testing Zhou Zichen's ability was also for the sake of the museum.
Therefore, Miao Siyuan's reason was very good. Even the curator could not refute it. However, Zhou Zichen's expert invitation was already confirmed. It was very rude to say that he wanted to test his ability now. It was simply OK.
To say that is an insult.
If such a request is made before the invitation, it will make a little more sense. Generally speaking, it is either or not to invite, and you will not be tested like this after you invite.
Master He frowned slightly and said, "Director Miao, this is not good. If you are really worried, just let him attend with one of us."
Master Ren shook his head and sighed: "Ah... today's young people don't know how high the sky is, and they always know how to get into trouble. In the end, don't they have adults to wipe their butts?"
Seeing that they were getting more and more exaggerated, the curator said, "Don't talk about it anymore. I'm attending the table with Xiao Yi today. The one who mainly appreciates it is him. I'm just watching from the side."
The curator is obviously biased towards Zhou Zichen. If Zhou Zichen didn't make a mistake, then this matter is Zhou Zichen's credit; even if Zhou Zichen makes a mistake, there is a curator watching from the side, and the curator will follow but take responsibility.
Zhou Zichen nodded gratefully to the curator: "Mr. Curator, I am willing to accept the test from Deputy Curator Miao."
The curator also wanted to persuade Zhou Zichen, but Miao Siyuan had already said: "Okay, I will ask someone to bring some objects over now. You just need to verify whether they are all true or false, and you will pass."
"no problem!"
Miao Siyuan quickly had "several" objects brought over, more than thirty items in total, including jade, calligraphy and painting, porcelain, bronze, comic books, and newspapers, covering almost all categories.
"Some of these objects are real and some are fake. All you have to do is distinguish the real from the fake. The event will start in half an hour."
Miao Siyuan obviously wanted to embarrass Zhou Zichen. Not to mention that there are too many categories of these things. Most people are only proficient in three or five subjects and have a little knowledge of other things. At this event, all the experts were divided into categories.
Each has several categories that they specialize in.
Master He frowned when he saw this: "Director Miao, you are going too far to embarrass Xiao Zhou like this!"
However, Master Ren rushed to say: "At events, strange and weird objects may appear, so this is safer."
"Are you doing this for insurance? It's insulting!" Master He stood up as he said this: "I can't stand it any more. Xiao Zhou, don't stand it either. I'll go with you. They are making things difficult for people."
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Miao Siyuan showed a smile: "Then go slowly and don't see her off."
What Zhou Zichen couldn't stand the most was the way a villain like Miao Siyuan got his way: "Mr. He, don't hurry and leave now. There are more than thirty pieces and there is still half an hour. One piece per minute is enough."
One piece per minute, even the most proficient jade expert in the country dare not say that he can see thirty pieces of jade in thirty minutes, let alone such a messy category.
Miao Siyuan really didn't expect Zhou Zichen to dare to respond, but he believed that Zhou Zichen would not be able to distinguish the authenticity of all the objects: "Xiao Zhou is still very confident. If you win, I will give it to you."
Bow and serve tea with Master He. If you lose, just apologize to these masters. How about that?"
"Okay!" Zhou Zichen said and walked towards the thirty antiques.
Everyone also looked at Zhou Zichen curiously, wondering whether Zhou Zichen was a fool or if he really had this ability.
Including Master He who helped Zhou Zichen, everyone felt that Zhou Zichen was actually a broken jar. This was an impossible task. No one could read thirty objects in such a short period of time, and no one could