Invincible Urban Evil Doctor

Chapter 497: Chapter 525: Anticipation (Second Update)

Many people looked at Shangguan Xiong, thinking this was his backup plan!

Otherwise, can you imagine a ten-year-old troublemaker coming up with this thing?

Even if they’re not well-versed in antiques, they could tell this porcelain cup was extraordinary. After all, they weren’t foolish.

"Ah Fu, bring me my glasses!" Without waiting for Shangguan Hong’s reply, the old man impatiently picked up the porcelain cup and called to the person behind him.

Soon, the sixty-something butler Ah Fu came over with a glasses case in his hand and handed it to the old man.

After putting on the glasses, the old man held the porcelain cup in the palm of his hand and began to study it carefully.

Shangguan Yin and Shangguan Hao, standing to the side, looked unhappily at their elder brother Shangguan Xiong, thinking when did their brother start acting so well—it was just a moment ago he seemed extremely agitated.

Shangguan Xiong felt very smug at this moment, and the earlier frustration disappeared without a trace.

As for the others’ gazes, he paid no attention whatsoever.

Now he was just waiting for either the old man or Hong’er to speak out about the origins of the porcelain cup and then judge its value.

But judging by the old man’s reaction now, even when the second brother took out Qi Baishi’s "Autumn Leaves and Cordyceps," he wasn’t this excited and urgent as he is now, as if...

It seemed like he had to rely entirely on his typically least reliable son tonight.

As for how Hong’er obtained this thing, he couldn’t help but look at his wife beside him, the beautiful woman.

Of course, everyone misunderstood. Her name was Fan Xia, well-maintained and in great shape. Although not as good as Shangguan Nishang, by Lin Xi’s standards, she was an eight-point beauty.

Fan Xia shook her head, she was just as confused.

Just moments ago at the door, Hong’er had mentioned he was going to buy a gift for his grandfather, but at the time she didn’t pay much attention.

Now, unexpectedly, it turned out to be so unusual.

She thought, surely this thing would be worth a fortune, so where did Hong’er get the money?

She inadvertently glanced at her daughter Lin Xi beside her, and thought to herself, "Could it be him?"

At this moment, Shangguan Nishang also looked at Lin Xi and softly asked, "Did you buy it for my brother?"

"No!" Lin Xi shook his head.

"Then how could he possibly buy such a thing?" Shangguan Nishang looked unconvinced.

"Xiaohong had good luck!" Lin Xi explained.

"Lucky my ass!" Shangguan Nishang was sure it was related to Lin Xi when she saw his demeanor, but, "You call him Xiaohong?"

"Can’t I?"

"Besides grandpa, he hates others calling him that the most!"

"That’s probably because I’m his brother-in-law!"

"Brother-in-law, my ass, I’m still his sister!"

Lin Xi chuckled, "Hold on, your grandpa’s about to speak!"

Shangguan Nishang glared at Lin Xi and saw the old man carefully putting down the porcelain cup, an excited expression he couldn’t hide.

"This porcelain cup’s origin is definitely extraordinary. The twelve zodiac signs on it look almost real, and even with such a small surface, it’s likely impossible to create even today!"

"As for which era it’s from, we’d need a top appraiser to determine, but I estimate it’s from the Ming or Qing period!"

"As for its value, it’s at least more precious than Qi Baishi’s painting, but the specifics depend on its provenance!"

After the old man finished speaking, he turned to look at Shangguan Hong, finding him looking quite proud, and couldn’t help but sigh, "I didn’t expect my Hong’er to be the most capable!"

"Of course!" Shangguan Hong replied without modesty.

The expressions of the others, aside from Shangguan Xiong’s side being exceptionally excited, were disastrous on Shangguan Yin and Shangguan Hao’s side. It seemed they were utterly defeated by their elder brother this time.

Shangguan Hong continued, "Grandpa, I went out specifically tonight to buy it for you!"

"Hmm? You bought it?" The old man, seeing Hong’er’s serious expression, became a bit confused. He had already thought this was Shangguan Xiong’s arrangement, but was it not?

He looked at Shangguan Xiong, who shook his head with a wry smile, indicating it wasn’t his doing either, and he also wanted to know how Hong’er managed to buy it.

Almost everyone in the hall was taken aback at this moment!

Impossible!

This was their initial thought—after all, how old was Shangguan Hong? And usually so troublesome!

Moreover, did he have that much money? Did he have the channels?

"Of course, I bought it. I went alone to Antique Street!" Shangguan Hong explained, "And it only cost two thousand yuan!"

"..." The old man had the urge to take another look at the porcelain cup.

The others couldn’t believe it, thinking it must be a joke!

"Grandpa doesn’t believe it?" Shangguan took a Black Gold Card from his pocket, "I bought it with my sister’s card!"

At the same time, he took out a receipt, saying, "This is the transaction receipt!"

"And I also asked at Antique Street, and that Elder Shi identified it for me. This wooden box is something he gave me!"

"...." The old man.

By now, almost everyone believed that this troublesome kid might actually be telling the truth.

As for Elder Shi, they all knew—he was the top figure in the appraisal industry in Chuzhou City, and even nationally acclaimed, with extraordinary background.

In his shop, there’s almost nothing that can’t be identified.

As for gifting something after identification, they’ve only heard of it happening once. That item was extremely precious, used by some famous poet, worth over a hundred million!

When it came to the Black Gold Card, Shangguan Nishang’s face turned dark. Since when did this mischievous brother steal her card? Did he want to get beaten up?

"Did Elder Shi say anything about its origins?" Shangguan Xiong couldn’t help but ask.

This was now the most concerning question for everyone except Lin Xi and Shangguan Hong, especially the old man, whose lips were trembling with excitement.

This item might be even more extraordinary than he thought!

"It was a gift to Emperor Qianlong from a Taoist." Shangguan Hong was equally excited, "Ever since, Emperor Qianlong used it to drink wine every day, without missing a single day, even when he had a cold or was sick!"

"Also because of using it, Emperor Qianlong lived to be eighty-nine, the longest-living emperor!"

"..."

Shangguan Hong basically repeated what Elder Shi had said.

After he finished, nearly everyone in the hall gazed at the porcelain cup again, eyes burning with interest!

Not to mention Emperor Qianlong had used it, the key was that it could nourish the body, which held the greatest value!

The next moment, the old man’s eyes lit up again as he took the small porcelain cup, pouring himself a glass of ’85 Moutai.

After a few seconds, once the wave in the bottle settled, he took a small sip. As the drop of liquor entered his mouth, sliding down his throat, he didn’t notice any difference from usual!

"What’s going on?"

"Elder Shi wasn’t one to exaggerate!"

The old man furrowed his brow at this moment, unable to understand.

"Maybe I drank too little?"

He then took a full gulp, as there’s less than half an ounce of wine in the small porcelain cup.

Shangguan Hong watched his grandfather with a calm expression. In fact, he didn’t quite believe Elder Shi himself, but he remembered his brother-in-law had told him to let grandpa drink from the porcelain cup, as it would have unexpected effects.

Hmm, he now had complete trust in Lin Xi.

Everyone else also focused on the old man’s expression—if what had just been said was true, then its value would indeed be tremendous.

"Right away!" Lin Xi smiled slightly, thinking to himself.

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