[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group":3,"chapter-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-236":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},983870,1286,"Chapter 236 - 233 Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot (Requesting Subscription)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-236",236,"\u003Cp>Li Rongrong squatted down and picked up a fragment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She touched it with her hand and frowned, \"Third Master, we’re all into antiques here, this is clearly a fake, are you trying to cheat me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fake? My blue and white porcelain has a certificate of authentication, valued at 2.1 million. I’m already giving you a deal by knocking off 100,000 because of our neighborly status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Third Master threw the certificate to Li Rongrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the certificate from Third Master, Li Rongrong’s pretty face flushed with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the industry knows these certificates can be bought for a small fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now the porcelain is broken and can’t be appraised, Li Rongrong could only swallow the loss quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong knew that Third Master, nicknamed Hei the Third, often scammed people on this Taobao Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected that he’d trick her this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the pieces on the ground, Li Rongrong gritted her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood the industry rules; in such a situation, she could only accept the loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ye Chen entered the antique shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Activating his Treasure Master skills, the details about the shards on the ground immediately floated into Ye Chen’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modern imitation, valued at 200 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong took a deep breath, \"Alright, Third Master, since the porcelain is broken by me, I’ll take the blame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew Hei the Third’s character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But indeed, it was Li Rongrong who broke the porcelain first, so she could only accept the loss now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third grinned, showing two large gold teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled, \"Miss Rongrong, then I, Hei the Third, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment.\" Ye Chen suddenly spoke up from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third sneered, \"What does this young man want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled, \"Third Master, do you dare make a bet with this junior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third was startled, \"A bet? What kind of bet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen pondered, \"A bet that I can find the most valuable treasure in your shop among the antiques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Ye Chen’s words, Hei the Third burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shop had thousands of antiques, finding the most valuable one among them was like finding a needle in a haystack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other customers and the shop owner were all stunned hearing Ye Chen’s bet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy must be crazy, finding the most valuable one among thousands of antiques, how could it be possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, I think this guy has lost his mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third nodded, \"What’s your stake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled lightly, \"The stake, if I win, I’ll take away your most valuable item. If I lose, then the compensation for this porcelain doubles, I’ll give you four million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing four million, Hei the Third’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled lightly, \"Of course, I’m serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third took a sip from the Zisha clay teapot in his hand triumphantly, \"Young man, you’re willingly giving me money, don’t say I bullied you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled, \"Third Master, such a small amount of money, I can afford it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone here can be witnesses, but you can’t search endlessly. I’ll give you five minutes, how about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way, how can you find it among thousands of antiques in just five minutes?\" Li Rongrong was immediately displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third sneered, \"If you’re afraid, forget it. I won’t make it difficult, just two million will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled, \"Why should I be afraid? Five minutes, just five minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen, how is this possible? Hei the Third’s antique shop has thousands of items, he’s mixed the real and fake ones together, no one can find it except himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rongrong, don’t worry, since I dared to bet with him, I naturally have the confidence to win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, Ye Chen walked over to the antiques and smiled lightly, \"Third Master, you can start timing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third nodded, \"Straightforward young man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out a stopwatch and began timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five-minute countdown started, and the second hand quickly turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To everyone’s surprise, Ye Chen didn’t touch any of the antiques, but just looked at them with his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy is ridiculous, how can you identify antiques without touching them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does he think his eyes are the Golden Pupil? Just one look can tell the real from the fake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hei the Third is too clever, easily winning two million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen’s actions, everyone shook their heads; in their eyes, Ye Chen was destined to lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among thousands of antiques, just by looking, trying to identify real from fake seemed harder than ascending to heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ye Chen’s eyes scanned over each antique, and their value quickly appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modern imitation blue and white porcelain, valued at twelve thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Republic of China porcelain bowl, valued at one hundred and eight thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhengde blue and white porcelain valued at three million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, as Ye Chen’s scanning progressed, the value of each antique appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just three minutes, Ye Chen had scanned the entire room’s porcelain for prices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most valuable was the Zhengde blue and white porcelain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen turned around, watching Hei the Third leisurely sipping tea at the table, with a look of smugness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something’s not right, Hei the Third is so cunning, and he dares to bet with me, he must have a guaranteed win, so it shouldn’t be this easy to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something must be wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Ye Chen smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell upon the Zisha teapot in Hei the Third’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot, valued around nine million!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turns out the most valuable antique in the whole store was this Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder this old man kept clutching this teapot like it’s his lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many thought he just loved tea, but actually, it’s his most prized possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the time was up, Hei the Third sneered, \"Young man, time’s up, tell me, which antique in my shop is the most valuable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen walked over to the Zhengde blue and white porcelain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, a cunning smile curved on Hei the Third’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled lightly, \"This Zhengde blue and white porcelain is indeed nice, but unfortunately, it’s not the most valuable treasure in your shop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, Hei the Third’s expression suddenly changed, Ye Chen walked up to Hei the Third, his sharp gaze fixed on the Zisha teapot in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Master, let me have a look at your teapot, would you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third’s face suddenly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was also dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone who came to the shop noticed Hei the Third always holding a Zisha teapot, but no one thought it was a treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said lightly, \"Third Master, your Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot is valued between eight hundred fifty to nine hundred thousand, it should be your shop’s treasure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, Third Master’s face turned pale abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third never thought Ye Chen would actually see through the treasure of his Zisha teapot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s gaze turned towards Hei the Third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my god, no wonder Third Master never let go of that teapot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also heard, half a year ago there was a Qing Kangxi Dragon Pattern Zisha Clay Teapot auctioned for eight hundred sixty-nine thousand, so it was bought by Third Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hei the Third’s face turned pale, his hands trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong’s eyes were filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen, you’re amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the trembling hands of Hei the Third, Ye Chen smiled slightly, \"Third Master, you wouldn’t be thinking of welshing on the bet, would you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1290,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.944Z",1,"novelbin.me","7ed925d46fc18640c0dce2497abd529c13df1c7a2133ab02e05956dba9414f60","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-237","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-235",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]