Chapter 136

Chapter 136: Cunning and Sneaky, Doesn’t Look Like a Good Person!

Su Lin remembered that Xiao Chen had bought this jade porcelain at a charity auction, meaning eventually this Old Man Qin Delin would put this jade porcelain up for auction.

It definitely wasn’t because he was out of money, so what could be the reason? Probably, he didn’t know the use of this jade porcelain and decided to auction it off to avoid any hassle.

After Su Lin looked at the jade porcelain, Qin Delin stared at him intently, trying to discern something from Su Lin’s expression. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much reaction on Su Lin’s face.

Holding the jade porcelain, he carefully observed it. “Old Man, this jade porcelain has exquisite craftsmanship, it doesn’t seem to be from the Ming or Qing dynasty.”

“Hmm? You mean it’s older, possibly from the Yuan or Song dynasty?” Qin Delin asked excitedly.

Su Lin shook his head. “I think this jade porcelain is most likely from the Republic of China period. The mouth of this porcelain used to have a fragrance, right?”

Qin Delin nodded, “Indeed, it had a very unique fragrance that refreshed the mind and cleared the senses. Sadly, it’s been opened too many times, so the scent has faded and can’t be smelled anymore. Can you smell it?”

Su Lin nodded, “My nose is more sensitive than most. As you know, to appreciate antiques, one needs either a good nose or good eyes, otherwise, there’s no fun in it.”

Qin Delin agreed. His eyesight was excellent; he could make a rough judgment on an object even from a hundred meters away, and he rarely made mistakes in such assessments.

“So you’re saying this is a medicine bottle from the Republic of China period?”

Su Lin nodded again, “Not just any medicine bottle, but one specifically made for wealthy families, similar to snuff bottles in function.”

Qin Delin nodded, “Indeed, during the late Qing and early Republic of China period, wealthy families loved such mind-refreshing objects. But most played with snuff bottles. This jade porcelain is quite large for that purpose.”

“That’s why only affluent families could afford such things. Just this bottle alone is worth a hundred million.”

Qin Delin appeared somewhat disheartened. “I didn’t expect it to be like this.”

Su Lin reassured him, “Old Man, don’t be too disappointed. This jade porcelain is a great item, and it’s such a large piece made of jade. My words are just a guess. You might want to get other experts to take a look; they might have different opinions.”

Qin Delin shook his head; other experts had similar opinions, all suggesting it was from the late Qing or Republic of China period.

Qin Delin burst into laughter, “Alright, alright, I’ll personally come to collect it. Wait for me at home.”

Holding the jade porcelain, Su Lin left the room grudgingly, “I’m off then. I might as well see what your granddaughter Xiaoyue looks like.”

No sooner had Su Lin left than a sprightly young girl emerged from the inner room. She ran up to Qin Delin and hugged his neck, “Grandpa, that Su Lin is up to no good.”

“Oh? Xiaoyue, did you notice something?”

“Mmm! He definitely saw something special in that jade porcelain, or else he wouldn’t have put on such an act,” Qin Jiuyue grumbled, revealing two cute little fangs.

“Xiaoyue, you think I didn’t realize he saw something special? Su Lin is still a bit naive in his ways. At first, when he didn’t show any reaction, I didn’t suspect anything. But the moment he wanted to buy the jade porcelain, I knew something was up,” Qin Delin said with a chuckle.

“Then why did you still exchange it with him? That jade porcelain might be worth more than his blue and white porcelain,” Qin Jiuyue expressed her dissatisfaction.

“Xiaoyue, of course, I know the jade porcelain might be valuable, but what of it? After all, it’s still a piece of jade, and its historical value is certain. At most, it’s a Ming dynasty artifact.”

“But that blue and white porcelain is a true masterpiece. The craftsmanship, the patterns, the burning mouth... it’s simply breathtaking. Even if it’s worth ten billion, I’d gladly pay for it.”

“Grandpa, you’re hopeless, forever obsessed with porcelain.”

“Ah, your grandpa has spent a lifetime studying porcelain. There’s no saving me now. Xiaoyue, what do you think of Su Lin?”

After pondering for a moment, Qin Jiuyue said, “He’s cunning and sneaky, doesn’t seem like a good person.”

“Hahaha... Your assessment is quite accurate. This guy’s actions in Donghai clearly show he’s cunning. But he’s talented. Su Zhenguo himself is a tiger, and it’s true what they say: ‘Like father, like son.’ Make sure you interact more with him. It’ll be beneficial for you in the future.”

“I’d rather not. The Qin family won’t collapse without me. With such a huge family business, it’s not going to go bankrupt.”

“Ah... I’m just worried about you... Family strife often comes with conflict, Xiaoyue...”

“Grandpa, it’s my birthday today, I’m twenty years old. Can we not talk about this?”

“Alright, alright, let’s not. Go get ready and head downstairs. Hundreds of people are waiting for you.”