Chapter 88: Another Skill Added
Jay arrived at Haden’s store and saw Helena.
A hint of surprise flashed in Jay’s eyes, but he maintained a composed expression.
He gave a faint smile and asked, “Why are you at Haden’s store? I remember you used to work at Antique Attic.”
Helena curved her lips, “I just became Haden Olteran’s apprentice today.”
Jay was even more astonished, “Not long ago, I wanted him to be my master, but he refused. Yet, he accepted you as an apprentice. It seems you have quite the influence.”
Haden stroked his beard and leisurely said, “Taking on an apprentice is all about chemistry. The moment I saw Helena, I felt she would be my disciple.”
Jay raised an eyebrow, “Well, it’s your call, Master Haden. Helena, come and take a look at this dragon-patterned vase.”
“Sure.”
Helena put on the white gloves in the store and carefully took the dragon-patterned vase from him, placing it on the velvet cloth on the counter.
She picked up a magnifying glass.
Studying it carefully, she commented, “This dragon-patterned vase has a beautiful shape and full glaze color. The dragon on top is exquisitely drawn, with lifelike scales, indicating the skilled hands of the artist.”
Examining the bottom of the vase, she continued, “It’s from the Kangxi period, official kiln, and the calligraphy is in regular script. The natural aging mark on the bottom also seems authentic. It should be a genuine piece from the Imperial kilns.”
Though she was more skilled in restoring ancient paintings, she had started learning about antique porcelain. Looking at the patterns, glaze colors, she could make educated guesses.
Haden’s eyes lit up, and he gave her a thumbs up, praising, “My apprentice, on her first day, is already ready to graduate.”
Helena chuckled, “Master, please don’t tease me. I’m just showing off.”
The three of them sat down and had tea.
Jay had to leave for some reason.
He had brought the dragon-patterned vase today because it had a crack on the mouth.
He brought it here for Haden to repair.
Helena stood up, saying, “Let me walk you out.”
Jay’s stern expression softened as he looked at her, saying, “Sure.”
As they left, Jay accidentally touched her fingertips.
A slight tingling sensation shot through his fingertips.
As if a strange current passed through his heart.
He stood frozen for a moment, unable to move.
The way he looked at Helena was filled with tenderness.
Emotions could never be hidden.
Although the person involved might not see through it, others could clearly see.
Not far away, the driver who was smoking under the shade of the trees saw this scene.
He quickly took a picture with his phone and sent it to Willis.
This was something Willis had specifically instructed him to do.
The driver dared not disobey.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
When Willis received the message, he was sitting at his desk, reviewing documents.
Hearing the notification sound from WeChat, he picked up his phone and opened it.
After a quick glance at the photo, his face remained unusually calm, without any ripples.
There was only a faint hint of derision in his eyes.
…
The glass door creaked open.
A flamboyant young woman walked in.
Dressed in high-end designer clothing, wearing ten-centimeter high heels, and carrying an extremely expensive ostrich skin bag.
Even before she got close, a sweet and luxurious fragrance filled the air.
Helena turned her head to look back.
It was Susan.
She faintly curved her lips.
Susan, swaying her slender waist, walked over to the tea table, coquettishly calling out, “Grandpa, ….”
When her gaze fell on Helena, Susan suddenly froze, and the words left in her mouth got stuck.
For a long while.
She finally made a sound, “Helena? Why are you here?”
Haden stood up, patted Helena’s shoulder, and with a smile, introduced her, “Come, Susan, let me introduce you. This is my new closed-door disciple, the talented young girl, Helena.”
“Bang!”
The bag in Susan’s hand fell to the ground.
Her face turned extremely ugly.