Chapter 1397 Familiar Packaging
Chen Xuan's performance was beyond her expectations.
Tian Shijie also praised, "Brother Xuan, you've truly opened my eyes. I never expected you to have such skills!"
Chen Xuan smiled faintly, "It's not much of a skill. This fellow provoked me yesterday, and I might have scared him off."
These words dropped like a bombshell, stunning everyone present. Chen Xuan beat up Zhu Mingchuan?
Tian Shijie knew this was likely no simple beating. After all, with Zhu Mingchuan's abilities, anyone who dared to lay a hand on him would face a storm of retaliation. Yet, Chen Xuan stood unharmed, proving that even Zhu Mingchuan's trump cards were useless against him.
"Thump, thump, thump..."
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps echoed. The clacking of high heels on the ground clearly indicated someone in a rush.
Moments later, an anxious voice rang out, "Xiao Jie, are you alright?"
Immediately after, the door was forcefully pushed open, and Qin Xuelan rushed in, her face flushed with haste.
However, upon seeing the scene before her, Qin Xuelan froze.
She had just received word that Zhu Mingchuan had arrived with his men for some unknown reason. Fearing trouble, she had rushed over immediately, only to find Zhu Mingchuan nowhere in sight.
"You should leave with me quickly. It's not safe to stay here, or we might be in big trouble!" Qin Xuelan urged.
Tian Shijie chuckled, "Sister Xuelan, there's nothing to worry about. Please rest assured!"
"Ah? How is that possible? I just heard Zhu Mingchuan brought people here!" Qin Xuelan couldn't believe it.
Everyone else fell silent.
Seeing their expressions, Qin Xuelan frowned, unable to comprehend the situation. "Did something go wrong?"
"Just now..."
Tian Shijie briefly recounted what had happened to Qin Xuelan. After listening, Qin Xuelan's expression became incredibly strange, especially when she heard that Chen Xuan had actually driven Zhu Mingchuan away. She found it unbelievable and her eyes widened.
"Him? He drove away Zhu Mingchuan?" Qin Xuelan found it incredible.
Tian Shijie didn't know how to explain. Honestly, he still found it hard to believe.
"You drove away Zhu Mingchuan?"
Qin Xuelan walked up to Chen Xuan, her brow furrowed.
Chen Xuan nodded calmly.
"Really?"
"Of course, it's true!"
Before Qin Xuelan could ask further, Wei Linlin interjected, "Sister Qin, it was really Chen Xuan who drove Zhu Mingchuan away. Otherwise, we would have been in grave danger."
Qin Xuelan blinked, unsure what to say.
She knew Wei Linlin wouldn't lie, but the whole affair still felt very peculiar.
Just then, another set of footsteps approached, but this time they were more chaotic.
Upon hearing these footsteps, Qin Xuelan's face changed dramatically. "This is bad! It must be Zhu Mingchuan's men returning. You all hurry and take it, I'll hold them off!"
She now believed that Zhu Mingchuan had left for some reason and that Chen Xuan hadn't really driven him away.
Tian Shijie and the others were also taken aback. Could it be that Zhu Mingchuan had indeed made a surprise return?
The footsteps grew closer, and many began to feel a knot of fear in their stomachs. They knew that if Zhu Mingchuan really attacked, they would have nowhere to escape, especially with no windows to flee through.
The footsteps grew nearer!
Making Tian Shijie and the others' faces pale, they could almost hear their own heartbeats.
Bang, bang, bang!
One after another!
Finally, the people arrived!
Everyone instinctively closed their eyes, unable to bear witnessing the scene.
"Grandson, are you alright?"
Tian Shijie was stunned. The voice sounded so familiar.
He slowly opened his eyes and indeed saw an aged elder, followed by a group of people behind him.
The others also recognized the elder and felt a wave of relief wash over them, almost collapsing to the ground.
"Grandpa, you're here? You scared me half to death!" Tian Shijie complained.
"How did I scare you? I came to save you. Did those people from the Nine Gates of the Capital do anything to my grandson?"
"It's all thanks to Chen Xuan. If it weren't for Chen Xuan, I would have been finished!"
Tian Shijie pointed to Chen Xuan, "This is Chen Xuan."
Old Master Tian examined Chen Xuan up and down, a slight frown on his face.
"Grandpa, let me tell you, the Azure-Green Tripod Plate is what Chen Xuan took a fancy to that day." Tian Shijie said calmly.
His words made a flicker of sharpness appear in Old Master Tian's cloudy eyes. "Young man, could you let me have a look at the Azure-Green Tripod Plate?"
Tian Shijie's mouth twitched.
Young man?
Grandpa, you can't just casually claim kinship just to see an antique?
Chen Xuan was also surprised by Old Master Tian's casual demeanor.
"Master Tian, what Azure-Green Tripod Plate are you talking about?"
Qin Yulan, being from a family of antique collectors, naturally knew what the Azure-Green Tripod Plate was. It was an extremely precious antique.
Tian Shijie hesitated, not knowing how to respond. After all, the item had been bought by the Qin family for over two hundred thousand yuan. If others found out, it would be like stabbing them in the back, especially since they didn't have any deep animosity and actually had a good relationship.
"Young friend Chen Xuan, you're not going to refuse, are you? If you're unwilling, I won't force you?" Master Tian was a straightforward person and spoke directly.
"Not at all, not at all. Since Master Tian has asked, how could I refuse? Besides, Tian Shijie and I hit it off immediately and have gotten along very well."
After Chen Xuan's words, even Tian Shijie puffed out his chest.
See, Grandpa? He's agreeing because of my face!
Old Master Tian was surprised that he could get to see the extremely precious Azure-Green Tripod Plate because of his grandson's influence. He looked at his grandson with newfound appreciation, realizing he didn't always associate with disreputable friends.
"Then I'll trouble you, young friend Chen Xuan."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan glanced at Wei Linlin. "Linlin, take out our treasure!"
"Okay!"
Wei Linlin nodded immediately and placed the Azure-Green Tripod Plate on the table.
Looking at the outer packaging, Qin Xuelan was stunned.
Why did this packaging seem so familiar?
For a moment, her mind went blank, unable to recall. It was understandable; the more familiar something was, the stranger it felt.
But finally, Qin Xuelan remembered. Could it be that item?
No!
How could that be? She looked at that plate several times a day!
At this moment, Wei Linlin had also unwrapped the packaging, and the Azure-Green Tripod Plate appeared in everyone's sight.
Upon seeing the plate, Qin Xuelan exclaimed, "This isn't that plate! How could it be a Song Dynasty Ru Kiln Azure-Green Tripod Plate?"
No one around answered Qin Xuelan. All eyes were fixed on the Azure-Green Tripod Plate.
Master Tian was carefully examining the Azure-Green Tripod Plate, not touching it lightly. He was observing its texture and shape, nodding as he looked.
Everything conformed to the shape of the Azure-Green Tripod Plate.