Chapter 16: His Words Received Experts' Approval

"Leo, that's enough!" Martin shouted in frustration. From his perspective, this monochrome glazed porcelain cup was definitely genuine. He couldn't understand why his son-in-law insisted it was a counterfeit. "Leo, apologize to Max right now!" Merry chimed in. Leo, however, just looked at Martin and said slowly and deliberately, "Dad, have you considered the possibility that you take this cup home, show it to your friends for appraisal, and they discover it's a counterfeit..." "Well..." Martin imagined the scenario Leo described. If that happened, he wouldn't be able to face his friends in the antique collectors' circle anymore. Martin immediately examined the porcelain cup in his hand more carefully. The atmosphere grew tense again when a waiter opened the door from outside. A man passing by the door glanced in and immediately exclaimed in delight, "Mr. Bloomer!" The man walked in, followed by another person. Everyone's eyes turned towards the door.