"'Jiaxuan' is a technique for tampering with Xuan paper. A double-layered sheet can be split apart, while a triple-layered sheet can have two of its layers separated. The forger takes advantage of the paper's high absorbency to let the ink bleed through, controlling the pressure carefully."
"It's like extending the original painting. This forgery technique can create a copy so convincing it's indistinguishable from the original."
"The original artist might not even be able to tell the difference if they were still alive."
Gao Liu frowned. "But this technique is incredibly difficult to execute. In all my years, I've never seen a single case…"
'Indeed, the Antique Appraisal World is a fascinating place. Everyone has their own unique skills, all scheming to make a buck.'
'You might see some guy on the street slacking around in board shorts, but he could be a hidden master. Not everyone is like that, though.'
