Chapter 1387: Receiving Someone’s Favor 1
Having heard Luo Xiuxiu’s words, Feng Qingxue knew that Tang Jie and Luo Xiuxiu came from no ordinary backgrounds.
In her middle age, Tang Jie had a poised and dignified elegance about her. It was clear she might have come from a prominent household and possibly had been exposed to the appraisal of antiques, which could have influenced Luo Xiuxiu.
Luo Xiuxiu appeared to be about twelve or thirteen years old and certainly had no connections with either prominent households or professional work; she could only have learned from elders.
Without exposure to antiques, it is hard for most people to instantly determine the authenticity of a plate. After all, for thousands of years, what the masses never lacked were imitations. The art of forging antiques is indeed ancient.
Once, Feng Qingxue bought what was called a Qianlong Era porcelain piece, which, after appraisal by Lu’s father, concluded to be a Republic-era imitation.
However, Feng Qingxue did not directly answer whether she could appraise antiques or not, but laughed and said, "Who cares about whether it’s old or new? If it’s useful, then it’s good. We bought these household items from the secondhand market simply because there were no ration coupons."
Tang Jie chimed in, "That’s very true. Yet, there are always those who make a fuss, insisting that old items reflect old thinking."
"Following the policy is always safe." Feng Qingxue smiled without commenting on the situation.
She was well aware of the saying that walls have ears, and considering it was her first meeting with Tang Jie, and she didn’t know her character or conduct, it seemed better to be cautious. Although her family had some old things, they were all household utensils like cups, bowls, and chopsticks, bought from the secondhand market without ration coupons, obtained through entirely legitimate means.
After saying this, Feng Qingxue invited Tang Jie and Luo Xiuxiu to have tea and snacks, "Please make yourselves at home, don’t be shy."
Tang Jie and Luo Xiuxiu smiled, and just as they were about to help themselves to the enamel Gangzi, they suddenly saw a chubby, fair little hand appear on the table, swiftly sneaking a piece of walnut pastry from the plate.