activa-t Chapter 69 Misjudgment
Chapter 69 Misjudgment
Antique chess games are an important part of antique trading halls, and sometimes even more interesting than auctions of rare items.
Today's antique chess match was full of highlights and attracted a lot of attention.
One is the son of the chairman of Nancheng Baohe Group, a wealthy and powerful family with the help of the renowned Xia Yuanzhi; the other is a rising star whose skills are just beginning to shine. Such a match is rarely seen.
As the event unfolded, Xiao Chen and Hu Yaosheng sat facing each other at a long table.
Xia Yuanzhi and Xia Ruyue stood behind Hu Yaosheng, looking at Xiao Chen with confidence and sinister smiles, as if they could already see him losing and howling in pain.
Chen Shuyi and Lin Youyou, standing behind Xiao Chen, looked worried.
Although they knew that Xiao Chen was hiding his true abilities, those people said that this game of chess relied on more than just experience and insight; even the most outstanding person could misjudge someone.
Not only are genuine and counterfeit products almost identical, but organizers often create confusion to greatly increase the difficulty of identification.
"You're destined to lose if you try to fight me here," Hu Yaosheng said confidently to Xiao Chen.
"You talk too much." Xiao Chen said expressionlessly.
"Wait until you lose everything, then let's see if you can still be so calm," Hu Yaosheng sneered.
As the host announced loudly, the antique chess game officially began.
Someone placed two antiques on the long table in front of the two people. They were two pen holders that looked almost identical and were said to have belonged to an ancient poet.
"The genuine product is valued at 300,000, and each person contributes 150,000. The agreed bet amount is between 300,000 and 600,000," the host announced loudly.
"Let's set the amount at six hundred thousand," Hu Yaosheng said without hesitation, staring at Xiao Chen.
“Okay.” Xiao Chen nodded.
After reaching a consensus, both sides began their respective studies.
Xiao Chen remained calm and unmoved, glancing at the two pen holders before making no further move.
On the other side, Hu Yaosheng, with a smile on his face, remained motionless.
Xia Yuanzhi took out a magnifying glass and a small flashlight and began to examine the two pen holders with a furrowed brow and meticulous attention to detail.
After a while, Xia Yuanzhi straightened up, gestured to Hu Yaosheng, and pointed to one of the pen holders.
Hu Yaosheng took out his phone, glanced at it, nodded, and selected the pen holder that Xia Yuanzhi had pointed to.
"Whichever you choose, I'll choose the other," Xiao Chen said.
Once both sides have made their choices, the host will announce the answer.
"The gold-carved pen holder from Trish, selected by Mr. Hu, is an authentic product..."
Once the answer was announced, many people started discussing it.
"That young man is too arrogant. He dared to make a decision without even looking at it properly, which is a major taboo in the antique world."
"This is the price of arrogance. In the world of antiques, who isn't cautious? No one can be nonchalant; otherwise, they will suffer the consequences."
"Tsk tsk tsk, still too young..."
Hu Yaosheng and the other two laughed; they had won the first round as a matter of course.
Not only did he receive genuine goods worth 300,000, he also won 600,000 from Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen remained calm, but Chen Shuyi was stunned, as if struck by lightning.
In just one move, they lost 750,000, almost wiping out the 800,000 that Xiao Chen had won earlier.
How can she remain calm after losing so much money?
"Brother Xiao Chen, stop gambling! If you keep gambling, you'll lose everything..." Chen Shuyi and Lin Youyou said anxiously.
"It's okay, trust me, we'll make it back," Xiao Chen comforted her.
Chan Suk-yee looked sorrowful; wasn't that the kind of language gamblers often use?
But in the end, which one of them ended up with a good ending?
She never expected Xiao Chen to be like this, to have lost his mind.
"How about it? Still dare to continue the game?" Hu Yaosheng and the other two asked smugly.
"Continue," Xiao Chen uttered.
"You overestimate yourself. You won't even know how you died." This was exactly what the three wanted to hear. They looked down on Xiao Chen with disdain, no longer taking him seriously.
So what if you have some insight? You're still being manipulated like a puppet...
Chen Shuyi asked Lin Youyou to try to persuade her, but the second round had already started.
This time, two jade unicorns were brought up, crystal clear and five inches tall.
"The Jade Kirin, an authentic piece, is valued at 900,000. Each person contributes 450,000, and the total value of the game is between 900,000 and 1,800,000..."
"Do you still have money?" Hu Yaosheng said contemptuously. "You don't look like you have any. Let's round up the amount to one million this time."
Xiao Chen nodded in agreement.
Chen Shuyi was shocked. Xiao Chen actually had so much money, and he had gambled it all away...
it's over... it's over...
At this moment, Chen Shuyi had only this thought in her mind.
"Haha, you'll be crying soon..." Xia Ruyue shouted happily.
Because they believe the outcome is predetermined.
Next, both parties began the identification process again.
This time, Xiao Chen remained motionless, only glancing at it once.
With a bet of one million, Xia Yuanzhi dared not be careless and studied the matter very seriously.
After a while, he pointed somewhat uncertainly to a jade unicorn.
Hu Yaosheng glanced at his phone again and frowned.
The hint was a bit vague this time, making him hesitant to draw any conclusions.
"Uncle, are you sure that's real?" he asked.
"It's very difficult, but in my opinion, the probability is much higher..."
Hu Yaosheng hesitated for a moment before choosing the one Xia Yuanzhi had determined.
Xiao Chen naturally chose one of the remaining options.
Everyone looked at the host, waiting for him to announce the answer.
The atmosphere unconsciously became tense.
"A genuine jade unicorn from the Southern Kingdom..."
"Mr. Xiao has been selected!" the host announced.
"boom!"
The surrounding area erupted in an uproar; this time, it was actually the nonchalant Xiao Chen who had made the right choice.
Chen Shuyi's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down the moment she heard the answer, and she couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
He actually guessed right!
The jade unicorn was worth 900,000 yuan. After deducting half the price, they made a profit of 1.45 million yuan!
Taking everything into account, we didn't lose money at all; we actually made a lot of money.
On the contrary, Hu Yaosheng, Xia Yuanzhi, and Xia Ruyue's expressions turned extremely ugly.
How could they lose even with insider tips?
What kind of situation is this?
The three were smug in the previous game, but they were dealt a heavy blow in this one, leaving them both angry and furious.
Hu Yaosheng glanced at Xia Yuanzhi, and although he didn't say anything, his meaning was obvious.
You're an expert, looking at it over and over again, yet it's not as good as someone else's casual glance... What are you good for?
Xia Yuanzhi looked gloomy, feeling embarrassed and depressed.
"Let's continue!" Hu Yaosheng shouted impatiently.
He refused to believe that he, who got in through connections, couldn't beat the cynical one.
"In the third round, Ming Kingdom's Jade Pearl..."
"Take it off and replace it with the most expensive one!" Hu Yaosheng interrupted loudly before he could finish speaking.
He stared sharply at Xiao Chen, a wicked smile on his face, full of provocation.
"Do you dare to accept this time?"