Chapter 102

"I spotted it while I was out for a stroll yesterday. Bought it for fifty yuan, washed it when I got home, and started using it."

Gu Jinshui took one look and could not help praising it. "This pot dates to the Wanli reign, doesn't it? Judging by the shape, I'd say it's one of Li Zhongfang's Old Brother Pots."

A hint of amusement appeared in Xi Han's eyes, and he nodded slightly.

Intrigued, Professor Bai came over and asked, "Why is it called an Old Brother Pot?"

Gu Jinshui smiled. "There's a story behind that, Professor Bai. Li Zhongfang was a master potter, and his father, Li Maolin, was also a renowned craftsman of his generation. But their styles differed. Like any father who wanted his son to succeed, Li Maolin kept urging him to follow the old styles more closely. Li Zhongfang picked up a pot and asked, 'Old brother, how about this one?' From then on, his pots became known as Old Brother Pots." [1]

Understanding dawned on Professor Bai, and he clapped his hands in delight.

He said to Xi Han with undisguised envy, "Old Xi, you really struck gold with this apprentice. To think he even knows that! You've found someone to carry on your legacy."

Xi Han was pleased, but kept his expression casual. "Don't praise him too much. A youngster like him will let it go to his head."

The corners of Gu Jinshui's mouth twitched.

His daughter was already in elementary school, and he was still a youngster?

Professor Bai laughed heartily. "Jinshui, what have you brought for your master to look at?"

Gu Jinshui quickly took the pieces of porcelain out of his backpack and arranged them on the table. "Master, I picked these up today. I can tell they're late