At that moment, Zhou Liangyun noticed that everyone was familiar with the rules, so he stepped up to unlock the store door and warmly invited everyone inside.


    Even though Zhen Baoxuan’s store is not particrly spacious, the emptiness of the space makes it feel evenrger. With twenty to thirty people entering, it doesn’t feel overly crowded.


    Once inside, Zhou Liangyun secured the door from the inside and addressed the group: “It appears everyone here is seasoned collectors, so I trust you’re all clear on the viewing rules. I kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos or videos during the process. Thank you.”


    Collectors often emphasize the importance of respecting the wishes and privacy of the item owner. Upon hearing this, the attendees understood that the owner did not want excessive personal information to be shared, prompting them to engage in quiet conversation. Those with mobile phones promptly stored them away.


    Shortly after, Zhou Liangyun revealed a bronze Buddha from his collection.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    The moment the bronze Buddha was unveiled, onlookers were taken aback.


    While they had never seen this particr bronze Buddha in person, they were familiar with surveince footage from Jiqingtang. They recognized it as an artificially aged piece, but the Buddha in Zhou Liangyun’s possession had been cleaned to a pristine condition, erasing all signs of wear.


    What they were unaware of was that Zhou Liangyun had skillfully restored this bronze Buddha, meticulously eliminating any forgery marks left by Teacher Cheng and others, returning it to its original state from the Northern Song Dynasty, prior to any gilding.


    Zhou Liangyun held the bronze Buddha in his hand and addressed the audience: “In my humble opinion, this piece is the gilded Buddha Supintuo from the Taizong period of the Northern Song Dynasty. It’s unfortunate that the gilt bronze Buddha no longer exists, as it would dramatically change its value.”


    Everyone responded with nods of agreement, but one vendor remained puzzled, thinking, “What’s going on here? From the Northern Song Dynasty? Isn’t this just a Ming Dynasty imitation? Is Zhou Liangyun trying to pull a fast one by iming it’s from the Northern Song Dynasty?”


    As he pondered this, Zhou Liangyun had already passed the bronze Buddha to the Eastcliff collector, who was first in line. With a smile, he said, “Since you’re number one, this bronze Buddha is yours to examine first. I have a small request: while everyone takes their turn, please refrain from sharing your conclusions or expressing whether you want it or not until everyone has had a chance to view it.”


    The Eastcliff collector nodded in understanding. This is amon protocol among experienced collectors: to avoid discussing prices or opinions during the transaction, preventing anyone from revealing too much.


    After all, those interested in the bronze Buddha are all serious collectors eager to showcase their discerning eye. If the first person to inspect the piece revealed all the key details and immediately made an offer, it would leave those who followed with a wasted opportunity.


    By keeping quiet, everyone could appraise the piece without distractions and take the chance to gauge their own expertise.


    Once the Eastcliff collector received the bronze Buddha, he examined it meticulously. The experts he had invited also stepped forward to carefully inspect every detail.


    Eventually, the Eastcliff collector passed the bronze Buddha to one of the experts. After a thorough examination, the expert returned it to him.


    The two shared a knowing nce before handing the bronze Buddha over to the second collector in line.<fn3714> For original chapters go to f?i?n?d?n?o?v?e?l?</fn3714>