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I knew Gu Jinshui had some ability, but for him to dazzle the entire room and give Professor Bai such confidence still seemed a little difficult.

But once Gu Jinshui began explaining his research topic—the study of counterfeiting techniques in the current antique market—

Professor Xu immediately pricked up his ears, took out his notebook, and began recording the contents nonstop.

At first, the professors and students present paid him little attention because he was young and well dressed. They assumed he was some student from a wealthy family who had come to gild his résumé. But the moment Gu Jinshui opened his mouth, their relaxed expressions gradually turned serious and interested.

The meeting room gradually fell silent.

Gu Jinshui continued speaking, even taking out some counterfeits he had recently bought nearby as samples for comparison.

Sun Zhiping's expression gradually darkened.

He clenched his fists, furious. This bastard actually came up with such a dirty trick. He even brought out this closely guarded secret! No wonder he was so confident just now—he had prepared this in advance!!

"That's all for today's lecture."

As soon as Gu Jinshui finished speaking, quite a few people below raised their hands to ask questions.

Some asked what kinds of techniques were used to counterfeit calligraphy and paintings and how to identify them. Others asked whether these things were really true.

Although the professors more or less enjoyed buying antiques, their understanding of antiques might not truly compare with that of the people who ran stalls in Panjiayuan.

Gu Jinshui said, "This is everything I currently know. But as far as I understand, with foreigners and Overseas Chinese from Hong Kong and Taiwan becoming increasingly interested in domestic antiques, counterfeiting techniques are now emerging one after another. For example—"

He paused, picked up a pottery