The atmosphere in the Zhou Family's main hall was distinctly awkward.
Jun Wangchen's words left everyone present staring in disbelief.
The loser had to run a lap around the Zhou Family estate naked. Jun Wangchen's wager was nothing short of blatant humiliation for whoever lost!
Huo Feixing had not expected Jun Wangchen to propose such a wager. Though he disliked it, he had already made his bold declaration and could hardly back out now.
Besides, he was absolutely certain he could beat Jun Wangchen at antique appraisal. With that in mind, he nodded his agreement without hesitation.
"No problem. I accept that wager!"
Jun Wangchen shrugged. "How are we competing?"
"I've heard that the Zhou Family Head has a room dedicated to antiques, containing all sorts of valuable pieces of varying worth. Why not have him select a few for us to assess? Whoever gives the more accurate assessment wins. What do you think, Zhou Family Head?" Huo Feixing looked at Zhou Fangzun and asked for his opinion.
"You certainly know a fair bit about me, young man. How about this? You and young Jun can come into my antique room together. That will save us any unnecessary damage from moving the pieces." Zhou Fangzun laughed heartily, though an unreadable glint flickered through his eyes.
With Zhou Fangzun's approval, Huo Feixing stepped forward first and followed him toward the antique room.
Jun Wangchen shrugged and followed as well.
Naturally, no one else wanted to miss their contest, so they all hurried after them.
After winding through several turns, they arrived at Zhou Fangzun's antique room.
It was a room with a distinctly old-fashioned air, filled with all sorts of unusual objects. Some were almost impossible to find in modern times—antiques in the truest sense.
"Zhou Family Head, this antique room