Old Harden, can you handle having your vision-shifting abilities on all the time?

The studio was completely silent.

After being repaired from a damaged item worth 18,000, its value increased to 270,000, a full fifteen-fold increase!

The key point is that since Xu Xing can restore B-grade celadon glaze quickly and well, then A-grade or even S-grade glaze should be no problem for him.

The expressions on the faces of Chen Ming, Liu Zhen, Zhao Fang, and Sun Hao were all incredibly interesting.

Chen Ming was very glad that he hadn't actually tripped up Xu Xing after Director Li reminded him yesterday. With Xu Xing's skills and speed, his future position in the company would definitely be above his.

Liu Zhen felt a burning sensation on his face as he recalled his sarcastic remarks at lunch yesterday.

They are truly capable; they didn't rely on connections.

Zhao Fang was well aware of the difficulty of restoring celadon glaze, and Xu Xing's ability to achieve this level in such a short time technically far surpassed hers.

Sun Hao felt that with such a great expert joining the team, there were so many things he could learn from and ask for advice!

Zhou Wenyuan added, "Xu Gong, I will personally sign and submit your repair record and evaluation report. In terms of performance, based on the standard of Grade B excellent repair, the price difference before and after repair is 252,000 yuan, and the commission is calculated at the maximum of 25%, which is 63,000 yuan. It will be paid together with this month's basic salary and other performance bonuses thereafter."

He then turned and left.

Xu Xing handed the repaired bottle to Chen Ming, then went upstairs to the warehouse and went straight into the Grade A area.

He was making his selection when his phone rang.

Wang Benquan's voice came through the phone after the call was connected.

"XCMG is looking for new damaged pieces, right? I would like to ask you to restore another Grade A Qing Yongzheng celadon-glazed Yuhuchun vase, number A-17, originally valued at 1.8 million, now damaged and valued at 120,000."

The damage is more complex than that of the gourd-shaped bottle; the neck is broken, there are cracks in the belly, and the rim is chipped.

"If you can restore this Yongzheng Yuhuchun vase to the level of first-class compliance, I will use my boss's authority to directly entrust you with the restoration of an S-class porcelain piece."

Xu Xing's breath hitched: "S-rank?"

"Yes, S-class."

Wang Benquan explained: "The original value of the Qing Yongzheng celadon-glazed double-dragon-eared vase was 46 million, but after it was damaged, its remaining value was less than one-tenth."

It belonged to an elder of mine, and after it was accidentally damaged, we haven't been able to find a specialist like XCMG to repair it.

Xu Xing didn't immediately agree, but instead asked, "What exactly is the extent of the damage?"

"The bottle is broken into three sections from the neck, there is a through-line on the body, the head of one of the dragon ears is missing and needs to be replaced, and there are minor scratches on the glaze that require overall treatment."

Most importantly, this porcelain piece is a fine example from the Yongzheng imperial kilns. The celadon glaze is the highest grade of "sky-blue after rain" color from the Yongzheng reign, and its reproduction is extremely difficult.

Xu Xing remained silent for a moment.

This is indeed a huge challenge, but it is also a huge opportunity.

If he can repair this S-grade porcelain, his status at Chengxinzhai will rise sharply, and his base salary will inevitably soar.

Moreover, the performance bonus for S-level repairs is at least 50%, and once the repair is successful, it means he can earn close to 20 million!

Xu Xing took a deep breath and said, "Okay, then I'll repair that Yuhuchun vase first."

After hanging up the phone, he went straight to display case A-17.

A broken Yuhuchun vase is quietly displayed in the showcase; even though it is damaged, its former glory can still be seen.

The bottle has a slender body, elegant curves, and a warm, celadon glaze.

However, the damage was indeed severe, breaking into two pieces below the neck, with a diagonal dent in the abdomen that was more than 15 centimeters long.

There is a chip about the size of a fingernail at the mouth of the bottle, and there are multiple scratches on the glaze.

Xu Xing activated his X-ray vision to examine the area carefully.

The cross-section is neat, but there are small missing fragments that need to be replaced.

The tire has a forked interior, with the deepest branch almost running through the tire body.

Both the glaze and the body of the damaged area need to be rebuilt. Although the scratches on the glaze are shallow, it is extremely difficult to repair them without leaving any trace.

The most crucial element is the glaze color.

Yongzheng's celadon glaze, also known as "sky blue after rain," developed from Kangxi's sky blue glaze. The glaze is clearer and more lustrous, resembling the hazy feeling of a clear sky after rain.

The formula for this glaze has long been lost, and modern methods can only approximate it through experience and technology.

Although this Yuhuchun vase is not considered to be a top-grade celadon glaze, the difficulty of its restoration will not be reduced as a result.

Xu Xing observed for a full twenty minutes and then quickly deduced the repair plan in his mind.

Special clamps are needed to bond the broken parts because the neck of the Yuhuchun vase is slender and subject to special forces.

For crack repair, a layered injection method should be used. First, use low-viscosity resin to fill the finest branch, and then use medium-viscosity resin to reinforce the main crack.

To repair the damage, the missing part is scanned and printed out using 3D scanning, then fired using the same type of porcelain clay, and finally joined together and glazed.

The glaze color is the biggest challenge.

Detailed data on Yongzheng celadon glaze needs to be collected, including glaze thickness, chemical composition, and microstructure, and then the formula needs to be tested repeatedly.

However, having X-ray vision makes all of this possible; with the aid of a microscope, one can directly observe and accurately reproduce the microstructure of the original glaze layer.

Xu Xing said to the warehouse keeper, "I'll take this item. Please process the outbound paperwork for me. I need to take it to the workshop for detailed testing and solution development."

"Okay, XCMG, we'll process it for you right away."

Half an hour later, Xu Xing returned to the studio with a specially made shockproof box containing the fragments of a Yongzheng celadon-glazed Yuhuchun vase.

He then approached Chen Ming and said, "Team Leader Chen, I would like to apply for some special materials and equipment."

"First, I need a medium to large-sized 3D scanner with micron-level precision to scan the damaged area and create a digital model of the replacement parts."

Chen Ming: "No problem, the technology department has the most advanced industrial-grade 3D scanner, it will be transferred over first thing tomorrow morning."

"Secondly, I need porcelain shard samples unearthed from the Yongzheng-era imperial kiln site or testing data from museums to analyze the elemental composition of the original glaze."

Chen Ming nodded and said, "The company has porcelain shard samples. In addition, I can apply to the provincial museum in the company's name. They have testing data on Yongzheng imperial kiln porcelain shards, so we should be able to get them."

"Third, I need to formulate special raw materials for the glaze: cerium oxide, tungsten oxide, and neodymium oxide. These rare earth oxides play a key role in adjusting the hue and luster of the celadon glaze."

Chen Ming was taken aback and said, "These are strictly controlled chemical raw materials; we don't have them in our warehouse."

Xu Xing said, "I know, that's why special approval is needed for procurement. The quantity used is very small, just a few grams of each item, but it's essential."

Chen Ming gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go and submit a report. President Wang gave instructions, so it should be fine."

Xu Xing looked at the innermost independent restoration room in the studio and said, "I need to use restoration room number 0 alone until this porcelain is restored. No one but me can enter during this time."

This is the highest level of confidentiality requirement.

But Chen Ming nodded without hesitation: "Okay, Repair Room No. 0 has the most complete equipment and the best environment in the group. It was originally prepared for important projects. I will give you access control right away. From now on, only you can enter."

"Thanks."

Xu Xing thanked him.

We began preparations for the repair.