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Chapter 329
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Orion’s assistant brought two identical porcelain bowls forward. They were pristine white with delicate blue patterns adorning their surfaces.
Elsie’s expression turned serious as she warned, Mr. Lloyd, in authentication, the toughest challenge is the twin test.”
“What’s the twin test?” Andrew asked, which made Elsie sigh helplessly.
She could not understand how Andrew seemed to know nothing, yet had spotted that sacred relic earlier.
She quickly explained, “The twin test is an authentication term. It refers to two identical pieces -one authentic and one fake–that are so similar, they’re impossible to tell apart with the naked eye. These two bowls, for instance, appear identical. Usually, we’d rely on professional knowledge, experience, touch sensitivity, and specialized equipment–but the competition rules prohibit using tools, so you’ll need another approach.”
Orion extended his hand with a smirk. “You have five minutes to identify the authentic bowl. Though I know that even with five hours or five months, you still couldn’t tell which is real and which is fake.”
After his taunt, Orion’s assistant brought him a chair, and he sat down with a leisurely air.
“Andrew, luck doesn’t stick around for fools forever,” Aspen said with a mocking smile. “The twin test has stumped countless experts in the antique world. Even though you know nothing losing to Mr. Kelce here would at least be a respectable defeat!”
The crowd turned their attention to Andrew. Many believed the young man had finally met his match.
“Orion, you shameless bastard,” Cedric shouted angrily. “Even seasoned experts can be fooled by the twin test. Isn’t it unfair to challenge him with this?”
Orion replied with a smug smile, “A bet’s a bet. In an authentication competition, anything goes. Kid, if you can’t handle it, just surrender now kneel before me–I’ll let you off easy.”
Many spectators started urging Andrew to give up. “Young man, Mr. Kelce has forgotten more. about antiques than you’ve ever known,Come back in 20 years if you want to challenge him.”
“It was just sheer luck that you found the relic in the statue. You need to know your place.”
“Just admit defeat. It’s nothing to be ashamed of Mr. Kelce defeats many antique masters at the treasure appraisal conference every year.
The antique experts of Jayrodale looked troubled. They wanted to help Andrew take Orion down a peg, but they knew their expertise fell short of Orion’s, and speaking up would only make them look foolish.
Andrew stared at the identical bowls and smiled slightly. “Is this supposed to be difficult? To
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me, the real and fake are obvious at first glance it’s actually quite simple!”
His words caused an uproar in the crowd.
“Such arrogance from a mere child!” Orion fumed. “Even I could make a mistake if I’m not careful, let alone someone like you.”
Aspen shook her head and laughed, “Andrew, if you can’t tell them apart, just admit it. Stop trying to show off.”
An antique expert approached with a wry simile. Mr. Lloyd, you can’t spot the difference with just your eyes. You need professional knowledge and experience to convince everyone.”
