socalfunplaces Chapter 250 is fine.
Chapter 250 is fine.
Chapter 250 is fine.
The daughter-in-law proudly introduced, "These are all exquisite pieces worth over a million yen each. They're hard to buy even if you have the money. Hurry up and choose one!"
The four looked at Akutagawa Hiko expectantly.
As the saying goes, everyone has their own expertise. Unless they happen to be working together on a case, the fields of detective work and ceramics are basically unrelated. If this famous detective doesn't understand their hidden meaning, then he can only rely on luck to guess.
Unexpectedly, Akutagawa Hiko didn't even look at the display case. Instead, he stared intently at the steaming teacup in his hand, as if no other pottery could catch his eye.
Hiko Akutagawa joked, "This is the first and only piece of pottery I've encountered in this exhibition hall. It seems we have quite a connection."
The daughter-in-law and her apprentices all looked as if they had been choked.
Aren't you a detective? Why do you believe in fate? Shouldn't you use meticulous analysis and careful observation to find the most valuable one?!
The daughter-in-law's face was particularly unpleasant. After all, she was in charge of the family finances, and this teacup was one of the most valuable items that was not for sale. Losing ten million yuan at once was not something she could be happy about.
Kikuemon was quite open-minded and optimistic. It was not uncommon for him to spend a fortune on his idol. This old man could certainly be young again.
He has always believed that all his inner emotions will be reflected in his pottery making. If one cannot have a clear and calm mind, and cannot have an open mind when making pottery, then the work will definitely be quite awkward.
Kikuemon fell into thought, seemingly having fallen into the same old trap as many ceramic artists who had become complacent and stuck in their ways.
Out with the old, in with the new. Because he cherishes the high-quality products he creates and even puts them out of the market, he has become blinded by his own greed and can no longer see the road ahead.
Having figured all this out, Kikuemon felt a sense of relief, as if even his pottery skills had improved. He never imagined that at almost eighty years old, he would still have hope for further progress.
Kikuemon coughed a few times, just about to decide to give the teacup, worth as much as Conan, to Akutagawa Hiko. Unexpectedly, Akutagawa Hiko seemed to have had enough and put down the teacup, explaining why he had done what he did.
"When Masuko was distributing teacups and pouring tea earlier, she handed me this one with a very awkward gesture. In addition, your subconscious actions and glances when you were talking about this just now can prove that this teacup is unusual."
These words brought a look of admiration to Kikuemon's face. He thought to himself that Kikuemon truly deserved to be the famous detective whom everyone praised and whom he admired so much. His keen observation skills alone were enough to make people admire him.
Akutagawa Hiko did not intend to take the teacup, firstly because he preferred bamboo teacups to ceramic ones.
Moreover, although this is quite valuable, it is rather plain. In his opinion, it is not as good as a cheap cartoon ceramic piece as a simple ornament.
In terms of practicality, this cup is probably not as good as a large vat for pickling vegetables.
Akutagawa couldn't help but glance at a ceramic jar on the shelf; it would be perfect for pickling vegetables.
Of course, using the master's handicrafts to pickle vegetables is, in this world of Detective Conan, essentially equivalent to setting a sales target for the detective.
Although Akutagawa Hiko was not afraid, he would not do that.
This ceramic jar with its unique water ripple pattern looks great as a decorative piece on the shelf, but you just need to be careful that the three mischievous kids in the house don't break it when he's not around.
Akutagawa pointed: "But I prefer that jar to this teacup."
Masuko Tsuchiya breathed a sigh of relief.
This detective was quite polite; he could tell the cup was priceless, but he was too embarrassed to accept it, so he just randomly chose a jar.
Wait, a jar?!
Tsuchiya Masuko rubbed her eyes; at that moment, she desperately wished she was seeing things.
However, the unique pattern and exquisite craftsmanship are none other than Kikuemon's latest masterpiece, with a value even exceeding that of the feng shui pill in this teacup!
When he looked back, he saw that his two apprentices were also dumbfounded and speechless, but for some reason Kikuemon seemed completely unconcerned.
Akutagawa Hiko was actually a little stunned, because he really just wanted to eat pickled vegetables, which is why he immediately took a liking to that jar.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be the Feng Shui Pill that was originally cursed by the Grim Reaper's halo and shattered.
The ceramic artist's open-minded attitude impressed Hiko Akutagawa even more. As far as he knew, due to his advanced age and declining physical strength, he only produced one or two new works a year that met his own standards.
The Feng Shui Wan was probably his last masterpiece before he was buried, but he seemed not to care at all and simply said that Akutagawa Hiko could take it with him.
"Tangible things will eventually perish, and besides, Detective Akutagawa is a trustworthy person. Moreover, thanks to Detective Akutagawa, I now have new inspiration. If I weren't entertaining guests, I would have loved to go and make pottery!"
Upon hearing this, both the apprentice and the daughter-in-law were overjoyed and congratulated Kikuemon. Regardless of their true feelings, Kikuemon's progress also symbolized the increased value of this prestigious brand.
In addition, their reputation, accumulated over the years, will attract even more people to buy their ceramics.
Akutagawa Hiko patted Fengshuiwan's big belly. The texture was delicate and the sound was deep. At least Akutagawa Hiko was quite satisfied.
It seems that a shift in mindset has greatly boosted the old man's energy and spirit; Kikuemon feels he can live for at least another ten years.
However, the matter of an heir needs to be decided as soon as possible.
Don't think this is unimportant, and don't think that as long as your skills are strong enough and your abilities are solid enough, it's just a title passed down from generation to generation, and it doesn't matter if you don't have it.
A title that has been passed down for five generations can bring countless opportunities to its heir, both in terms of reputation and prestige.
Anyone with a bit of skill and the ability to seize an opportunity can quickly become a master.
Moreover, the weight of the title "Kikuemon" itself can have a significant impact on ceramic artists. It is difficult to predict what kind of changes a person will undergo under the pressure and motivation of this title.
And changes in mindset are extremely easy to bring into one's work.
One of his two apprentices hasn't produced a decent piece in three months, while the other has only produced one or two barely acceptable pieces recently.
Therefore, selecting a successor to the title cannot only be based on technical skills, but also on mindset, making it a very complicated matter.
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