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

After the dinner, Xu Xing and Wang Benquan saw Liu Changhe and Director Zhang off.

After their car disappeared around the corner, Wang Benquan turned to Xu Xing and said, "Xu Gong, come with me to that industry exchange meeting tomorrow. After all, you are the discoverer and restorer of that sacrificial artifact, it's time for you to show your face."

Xu Xing asked curiously, "What form does this exchange take?"

Wang Benquan explained: "It's an internal exchange among collectors in our antique circle, which takes place about once every two or three months."

People bring their own collections to exchange, trade, or sell. The organizers also hold a small auction where the quality of the items is quite good.

"I plan to take that celadon-glazed gui-shaped incense burner with the Kangxi Emperor's inscription to show those old guys something. You were the discoverer and restorer of this piece, so you'll have something to say if anyone asks about it."

Wang Benquan's meaning was clear: he had completely placed Xu Xing on a relatively equal footing in their interactions, rather than treating him as an employee of Chengxinzhai.

In addition, bringing him to the exchange meeting this time was also a way to help him transition from a behind-the-scenes restorer to a collector in the public eye.

Xu Xing understood this and readily nodded, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Wang."

Wang Benquan shook his hand with a smile and said, "Don't mention the trouble, you're the ace of our restoration center!"

"Okay, I'll pick you up from downstairs at your place at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Xu Xing reported the location of his new home, Yunxi Terrace, which didn't surprise Wang Benquan at all, since he knew exactly how much Xu Xing had been earning lately.

It's not unusual to buy a large flat in Yunxi Terrace.

Xu Xing called a designated driver and returned to his home in Yunxitai.

I didn't go out in the afternoon and rested properly.

Xu Xing woke up promptly at 7:30 the next morning.

He quickly washed up, changed into a shirt and trousers, and went out.

As I approached the entrance to the residential area, a black Rolls-Royce Phantom was already parked on the side of the road.

The car window slowly rolled down, revealing Wang Benquan's beaming face: "Mr. Xu, get in!"

Xu Xing opened the car door and got into the back seat.

"Mr. Wang, this car is really impressive."

Xu Xing fastened his seatbelt and casually remarked in praise.

"Haha, I don't usually use it, but I have to make a good impression on occasion like today."

Wang Benquan smiled and said to the driver, "Old Zhang, let's go to that private club in the southern suburbs."

The car smoothly drove out of the residential area and merged into the morning rush hour traffic.

On the way, Wang Benquan gave a brief introduction to today's exchange meeting.

"There are about twenty people here today, all of whom are top collectors in the Guanzhong and even Northwest China antique circles."

Several people flew in specifically from Beijing and Shanghai, coming specifically for this exchange meeting.

"There are a few of these people you need to be careful about."

Wang Benquan counted on his fingers: "The first one is Zhao Yongchang, the chairman of Shaanxi Southern Mining Group."

He is the largest collector of bronzes in Northwest China; the quantity and quality of his Shang and Zhou bronze collection ranks among the top ten in the country.

"The second person is Professor Chen Jingming, an archaeology professor at Chang'an University."

Professor Chen is a leading authority in the field of Qin and Han archaeology in China. Although he has retired, his words still carry considerable weight within the field.

"The third person is a great collector from the capital, surnamed Huo, named Huo Qishan."

This person has a rather complicated background; it's said he comes from a prominent family, possesses many valuable items, and has a discerning eye, making him a well-known figure in Beijing's antique circles.

"There's another one from Shanghai named Lu Jinghui, who works in financial investment. He's spent a lot of money on porcelain collecting in recent years and has several top-quality Song Dynasty porcelain and Yuan Dynasty blue and white porcelain pieces."

Xu Xing remembered them all.

The car drove for about forty minutes before stopping in front of a secluded villa area in the southern suburbs.

There were security guards at the entrance of the villa area. Wang Benquan's car was obviously registered, and the guards let him pass after glancing at the license plate.

The car drove for a few more minutes in the villa area before finally stopping in front of a detached Chinese-style villa.

The villa occupies a considerable area, with white walls, gray tiles, and upturned eaves. Two tall ginkgo trees are planted in front of the door, and more than a dozen luxury cars are parked under the trees, the cheapest of which is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

"arrive."

Wang Benquan opened the car door, and Xu Xing followed him out.

He looked around at his surroundings and sighed inwardly, "This is truly the circle of top collectors."

The villa's gate was wide open, and a middle-aged man in a Tang suit stood at the entrance. Upon seeing Wang Benquan, he immediately came forward to greet him.

"Mr. Wang, you've finally arrived! Everyone's been waiting to see what great things you've brought today!"

The man in the Tang suit smiled broadly, then looked at Xu Xing for a moment before cautiously asking, "And this gentleman is?"

"This is Xu Xing, the ace restorer of our Chengxinzhai Restoration Center."

Wang Benquan turned to the side and introduced, quite proudly saying, "Although Xu Gong is young, his expertise in porcelain restoration is probably unmatched in the entire city of Chang'an."

"Oh?"

A hint of surprise flashed in the man in the Tang suit's eyes. He looked Xu Xing over again and then extended his hand.

"XCMG, it's an honor to meet you! My name is Zhou Jianguo, and I'm the owner of this club and the host of today's exchange meeting."

"Mr. Zhou, you're too kind."

Xu Xing shook hands with him.

"Please come in, please come in!"

Zhou Jianguo stepped aside to make way and led the two into the villa.

The interior of the villa is decorated in a Chinese style, with mahogany furniture, calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, and a few pieces of porcelain displayed on the antique shelf, exuding a strong cultural atmosphere.

There were already more than a dozen people sitting in the living room, chatting in twos and threes.

When they saw Wang Benquan enter, everyone stood up to greet him.

"President Wang is here!"

"Old Wang, what treasures did you bring today?"

Wang Benquan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Please be patient, everyone. The best things are saved for last. Let me introduce a friend to you first."

He stepped aside to let Xu Xing pass and raised his voice, "This is Xu Xing, a porcelain restorer from our Chengxinzhai Restoration Center. Don't let his young appearance fool you; his skills are so highly praised that even Elder Zhou Zhihai has given him rave reviews."

As soon as he said this, all eyes in the living room turned to Xu Xing.

Zhou Zhihai's name is a golden brand in the porcelain circle, and anyone who can receive his praise is definitely not an ordinary person.

"Xu Gong? You were the one who restored that Yongzheng double-dragon-eared vase?"

An elderly man with gray hair and gold-rimmed glasses spoke first, his tone revealing obvious interest.

Xu Xing recognized him as Chen Jingming, whom Wang Benquan had mentioned on the road.

"It's me, Mr. Chen."

Xu Xing bowed slightly, displaying a humble attitude.

Hello, hello!

Chen Jingming nodded repeatedly, exclaiming in amazement, "To be able to complete that level of repair in just three days, this young man is truly remarkable!"

A burly, ruddy-faced middle-aged man next to him sized Xu Xing up and down, then chuckled, "Engineer Xu looks to be only in his early thirties, right? Such skill at such a young age—his future is limitless!"