After Reborn, I Became the Bigshots' Beloved novel Chapter 167

Chapter 167: Chapter 167 Someone Steps Forward to Claim It’s a Fake

Tonight, the banquet hall was filled with wealthy people, and more often than not, those with wealth would dabble in the circle of antiques and curios.

Even for those completely clueless about antiques, the name Shen Dai was universally acknowledged.

Shen Dai, the most outstanding—or rather, the most famous—master sculptor of the Tang Dynasty, if not in the entire history of China.

His status in the world of sculpture was akin to that of Gu Kaizhi and Wu Daozi in painting, or Wang Xizhi in calligraphy.

As learned in middle school history, Shen Dai had three pieces he was most satisfied with and cherished throughout his life, namely the White Jade Orchid Blossom Vase, White Jade Orchid Blossom Cup, and White Jade Orchid Blossom Brush Washer.

All three were exquisitely crafted masterpieces. Regrettably, before the foundation of New China, these three treasures had been lost overseas amid warfare.

Among the three jade carvings, only the brush washer had surfaced at an international auction in recent years, fetching a price over a hundred million. The whereabouts of the other two remained a mystery.

And now, one of these two, the White Jade Orchid Blossom Vase, was displayed right before their eyes.

The crowd couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration—

"My God, that’s really Shen Dai’s White Jade Orchid Blossom Vase! Where on earth did Miss Fu get it?!"

"This is a world-unique treasure passed down through generations. Just now Miss Fu didn’t even mention the price, but to acquire this piece, it must’ve cost no less than a hundred million, right?"

"For such an item, money isn’t really the important part since it’s usually out of reach even for those who can afford it. Miss Fu is indeed well-connected to lay her hands on such access."

"To spare no effort or expense to obtain Shen Dai’s peerless creation, Miss Fu’s filial piety is truly commendable! Old Mr. Fu is lucky to have a granddaughter like you!"

Compliments and accolades filled the air, almost lifting Fu Siya off her feet with pride.

"Not at all, not at all, you flatter me too much."

"Even though I did spend a bit over a hundred million purchasing this item, it’s totally worth it as long as Grandpa likes it."

Fu Siya responded with feigned modesty, finally letting go of that faint lingering fear and concern in her heart.

There was nothing to worry about after all.

How many people could have eyes sharp enough to discern?

Everyone had only seen photos of this item; no one had ever laid eyes on the real thing. How could anyone possibly distinguish it?

However, the moment Lu Sheng laid eyes on the White Jade Orchid Blossom Vase, her brow furrowed.

The piece Fu Siya presented was a fake.

She was actually displaying a counterfeit publicly and intended to gift it to Grandpa Fu as a present?

Seeing Fu Siya humbly accepting compliments from everyone, Lu Sheng couldn’t tell if she was deceived or aware that it was a fake.

But no matter what, Lu Sheng had no intention of disclosing this matter.

Today was Grandpa Fu’s birthday banquet, and Fu Siya was his granddaughter.

Pointing out the White Jade Orchid Blossom Vase was a fake would impeach Grandpa Fu’s dignity.

But Lu Sheng hadn’t expected that someone else among the guests would realize the vase was a replica.

And this person, straightforward as they were, had called it out publicly: "Hold on, something’s off with this item!"

The praises hadn’t even ceased when this unexpected utterance arose from the crowd.

"Miss Fu, could it be that you’ve been deceived? The White Jade Orchid Blossom Vase you’ve presented is not a genuine piece by Shen Dai, it’s fake."

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