Ever since Yang Xi mentioned that there was still something mysterious waiting to be appraised, old man Guyue had lost all appetite. Though anxious in his heart, he still patiently waited. After all, he was a man of a certain cultivation and would not easily rush others. Thus, he chose to sit quietly at the table, closing his eyes to rest and preserve his inner peace. Xu Da, knowing full well that these old pedants were not the easiest company, had long since left the table with the master sergeant who had accompanied him, heading off to the military camp to have a private meal with some of their comrades. That left only Yang Xi, Guyue, and a few other experts at the table.
Wu Xiande possessed a broader horizon. Being a merchant who had traveled far and wide, he was well-informed and easygoing, which made it very easy for him to strike up a conversation with Yang Xi. The two had even added each other on WeChat. As for the other old pedants, Yang Xi had little interest in them. Especially when she accidentally caught sight of Guyue still using a Nokia phone, she lost any desire to add him on WeChat altogether. Still, she politely noted down their phone numbers.
The rest of the group were also rather eager to see the antique Yang Xi had spoken of, so they hastily finished a bowl of rice and eagerly followed her back to the conference room to begin their study. Carefully, Yang Xi retrieved the twelve-centimeter jade box from the iron cabinet. A sense of ancient simplicity eman…
Chapter 95