NOVEL NEXT Chapter 322 - 322: 【322】This is what a true genius looks like!_1
Chapter 322: 【322】This is what a true genius looks like!_1
Not only Yao Guhuai, but even Ouyang Yushan next to him was astonished.
He dared to dismiss Yao Guhuai because of the confidence he had accumulated over decades.
Yet Tang Feng, with his tender age and being a junior just starting out, also possessed such pride, which truly made people take a second look.
What surprised him even more was that under Yao Guhuai’s intense gaze, Tang Feng managed to remain composed.
This was even rarer.
He had already thought highly of Tang Feng, believing that with his superb medical skills along with his remarkable talent for appraising antiques, given time, he would achieve greatness.
But now it seemed he had to overturn his own judgment.
It looked like there was no need to wait for time to pass; this young man had already come into his own.
Off to the side, Zhong Pan’er had not noticed these subtleties; she only felt that Tang Feng was being too disrespectful to her master and, puffing with anger, she walked over.
“How can you be like this? My master has already apologized to me on your behalf, and you still won’t let it go? What exactly do you want…”
“Pan’er, no more words. Appraisers speak with their ability, not their mouths. Prepare for the examination well.”
Yao Guhuai interrupted his apprentice’s words, gave an instruction, and then turned back to Ouyang Yushan, “Brother Ouyang, the examination is about to start; let’s meet up with the rest at the judges’ seats.”
Ouyang Yushan nodded, glanced back at Tang Feng, and then walked with Yao Guhuai towards the judges’ seats.
“Hmph!” Zhong Pan’er huffed coldly at Tang Feng and turned to sit back in the contestants’ area.
Tang Feng didn’t say anything more and quietly returned to his seat.
After this little interlude, when the other contestants looked at him again, their eyes were filled with envy, surprise, and even a hint of… respect.
Being able to speak as an equal with Ouyang Yushan and face Yao Guhuai head-on, such a person, despite his young age, was not to be underestimated by anyone.
After a while, the organizers sent staff to collect their examination information to facilitate the arrangement of the assessments.
Everyone reported the category and level of assessment they would take.
When it was Tang Feng’s turn, he thought for a bit and only registered for the beginner level of the ceramics category.
After all, this was his first time participating in the assessment, and he wasn’t very familiar with the assessment methods, so he wanted to test the waters first.
After passing the beginner level of the ceramics assessment, there would be no harm in trying other assessments later.
The contestants had been expecting him to choose an impressive assessment category.
But when they heard he only registered for a beginner’s level in ceramics, they were instantly disappointed.
If it were someone else attending the assessment for the first time, choosing a single beginner’s level category might seem reasonable.
But Tang Feng was someone who had caught Ouyang Yushan’s attention and raised everyone’s expectations.
They had thought he would register directly for an intermediate or advanced assessment in a certain category.
So, his choice of a single beginner’s assessment came as a complete surprise.
Still, the others tried to restrain themselves and did not show their disappointment on their faces.
However, Zhong Pan’er had fewer qualms and her pretty face showed a look of disdain, “That so-called genius just now acted so high and mighty, I thought he was going to register for advanced assessments in all categories. To think he only signed up for a beginner’s level—it’s laughable.”
Tang Feng just glanced at her indifferently and did not retort.
When it was Zhong Pan’er’s turn to register, she, like a proud peacock, told the staff member, “Zhong Pan’er, all categories, beginner assessments!”
“Sss…”
The moment she said this, it created a huge stir among the contestants.
There are a total of four categories in the appraiser’s examination: ceramics, calligraphy and painting, jade, and miscellaneous items.
Normally, if an appraiser is proficient in just one category, that’s already quite impressive.
But Zhong Pan’er had signed up for all categories from the start, indicating her strong confidence in her appraisal skills.
This is what a true genius looks like!
The others silently compared Tang Feng and Zhong Pan’er.
One was Ouyang Yushan’s little brother; the other was Yao Guhuai’s apprentice.
Upon such a comparison, it seemed Yao Guhuai was slightly ahead.
After registering, Zhong Pan’er turned to see if Tang Feng’s face showed any surprise.
But to her disappointment, Tang Feng wasn’t paying attention here at all; he was busy exchanging glances with Qin Yanan in the audience.
After noticing this, Zhong Pan’er was immediately filled with anger.
Was this guy here for the assessment or to show affection?
With such an attitude, it would be ludicrous if he passed the assessment.
Another ten or so minutes passed as the contestants waited, and finally, the appraiser assessment began.
A few staff members came to lead the contestants to their respective assessment areas.
There were about twenty people participating in the beginner level of the ceramics category, including Tang Feng.
Originally, Zhong Pan’er wanted to start with the calligraphy and painting category, which was her strongest area.
But when she saw Tang Feng queuing in the ceramics category, she suddenly changed her mind and joined the ceramics queue.
She wanted to directly crush Tang Feng and let him know who the real genius was.
Naturally, Tang Feng knew what she was up to and couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle lightly.
He didn’t take this woman seriously at all.
Having the system by his side ensured a hundred percent accuracy.
Even if there were to be a competition, it would at least have to be with her master, Yao Guhuai.
As for her, she wasn’t yet qualified to be seen as his opponent.
If Zhong Pan’er knew her status in Tang Feng’s eyes, she’d probably explode on the spot.
Once everyone was lined up, the staff handed out a form and a pen to each contestant.
These were for writing their answers.
After all this was prepared, the contestants were taken to the beginner’s assessment area for ceramics.
In this open space, all sorts of porcelain were laid out.
Celadon, white porcelain, blue-and-white porcelain, colored glaze porcelain, painted porcelain—you name it; there were jugs, bowls, basins, cups, a dazzling array.
There were twenty pieces of ceramics in each group, ten groups in total, making up two hundred pieces, among which some were genuine and others were fakes.
Each piece of porcelain was labeled, set out in rectangles, creating a dizzying display.
Many people started to rub their eyes.
The assessment hadn’t even begun, and they were already getting cross-eyed.