C10 Some Chit Chat

"Elder Ji, it's not that... I'm not questioning your expertise, but isn't this a bit too casual? After all, Jieli is a world-renowned auction house. They wouldn't declare something authentic based on just one expert's opinion!"

"So, I hope Elder Ji will be more cautious before making a final judgment on the authenticity of this bracelet."

Ding Lirong's words were reasonable, and many onlookers agreed. Moreover, the young Miss Chiang, who shared Elder Ji's conclusion, appeared to be only eighteen or nineteen, making it hard for people not to doubt her ability to discern.

Elder Ji gazed deeply at Ding Lirong for a moment, then observed Chiang Ci, pondering for a while. He wasn't quite sure if the young girl's skills were genuine or just a lucky guess. He was also curious to see how much the person Shaang Peiyan valued was truly worth.

"Are you from the Chiang family?" Elder Ji asked the smiling girl kindly.

"Yes, Elder Ji, I'm Chiang Ci, the youngest daughter of the Chiang family!" Chiang Ci replied with a graceful smile, showing she was well-educated.

Elder Ji nodded approvingly at her response. "Faang has a wonderful granddaughter!"

"Young lady, you claim this bracelet is fake. Can you share your insights on why you think so?"

Understanding the ropes is something else!

In her previous life, Jiang Ci wasn't called the "Demon Consort" for nothing. She didn't just excel in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but also in appraising treasures—something she did daily in the palace. Plus, with the Artifact Spirit in her ring, no ancient artifact could escape her eye.

However... she tilted her head slightly, looking down with a hint of shyness, and said, "I have a particular interest in the history and culture of the era of Emperor Jiaxi and before, so I've dabbled a bit. But as for expertise... I really don't have any. You could say I guessed."

After speaking, she glanced around, her eyes bright and lively, with a glimmer of cleverness flashing through them.

Jiang Xinxin didn't dare speak now, but she couldn't help letting out a quiet laugh. It was indeed just a guess, and yet she had the nerve to admit it in front of so many people. How reckless!

The onlookers found it quite entertaining, thinking this girl was a bit eccentric. Could this really be guessed?

"Hah! Clearly not well-taught at home, saying whatever comes to mind."

"This girl got lucky, didn't she? She guessed right."

"Who knows if she guessed right? It’s still Jieli's piece, and Elder Ji didn’t completely confirm it."

Elder Ji, who had dedicated decades to education and met countless people, didn't miss the look in the young girl's eyes. Smiling, he turned to Shaang Peiyan and whispered, "Your little friend is quite interesting!"

"I think so too," Peiyan said, looking at the little fox in front of him. Its sweet smile made him want to pinch its cheeks to see if they were as soft as they looked. He leaned down to whisper to Elder Ji.

"Elder Ji, is this the granddaughter of Elder Faang? Which Elder Faang?"

"Faang Jingcheng of Faang's Construction. He used to be a prominent figure in the city, but unfortunately, he's now in a coma due to a stroke," Elder Ji said, shaking his head sadly.

A glint appeared in Peiyan's eyes. The person the old man had sent him to find in the city was none other than Faang Jingcheng! He cast a discreet glance toward Ci, his gaze deep and unreadable. It seemed he and this Second Miss had much to discuss.