Chapter 259 Even More Disgraceful Than Straightforward Theft
Chapter 259 Even More Disgraceful Than Straightforward Theft
Everyone found themselves compelled to unwrap the delicate tea sets piece by piece.
Uncertain of what to expect, they were taken aback by what they uncovered.
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Beneath the layers of wrapping, the porcelain tea cups bore unmistakable inscriptions in a foreign. language.
The
packaging itself displayed the logo of a prominent luxury brand.
The professors‘ faces instantly paled.
Truman had previously shown no respect for Percy, having tossed aside the tea set Amanda gifted without. a second thought.
As the wrapping came undone, his fury ignited, veins hulging at his temples.
“Amanda, this so–called luxury brand has been shamelessly appropriating our cultural heritage, selling it internationally without any attribution. The entire Cleussau community is boycotting them, and you thought it appropriate to present this to us?”
Initially, Melody hadn’t noticed anything wrong with the porcelain.
When Amanda first mentioned that the tea cups were sourced from Magliuca and made from exquisite Elysian porcelain, Melody felt a flicker of doubt.
As fate would have it, by some twist of fate, an international luxury brand had indeed appropriated the cultural essence of Cleussau’s “Elysian porcelain
Observing this unsettling development, Melody quietly took note of what was happening.
Once the tea competition wrapped up, she seized the opportunity to delve deeper into the matter.
She carefully examined the luxury brand’s altered Elysian porcelain tea sets, comparing them to those meticulously crafted by local skilled artisans.
To her dismay, she realized that the brand was attempting to imitate the “Pimbletown shadow porcelain firing method.
However, their execution was lacking, resulting in pieces that not only displayed distorted shapes but also failed to achieve the exquisite quality characteristic of Shadow Elysian porcelain.”
Amanda’s spirits plummeted as she recognized that the Elysian porcelain she had painstakingly retrieved from Magliuca was now being scrutinized. Indignantly, she rose to her feet and exclaimed, “Mr. Truman, while this Elysian porcelain is undeniably a gem of our national heritage, it must receive international recognition to truly be deemed exceptional!
“Melody is intentionally trying to link my gift of Elysian porcelain to luxury good, perhaps because she has never traveled beyond our borders and lacks the sophistication to understand that other countries are imitating our product because they admire our culture
“In my opinion, it is a privilege for our national heritage to be acknowledged and celebrated on a global
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“Madam Moore must not have had the opportunity to study abroad; otherwise, she would comprehend the mindset of a great nation that embraces diversity.”
Amanda’s words dripped with an air of superiority, reflecting her own experiences overseas.
She recalled Suzanna mentioning that although Melody excelled at Greenfield University, she had come from humble beginnings before her time at the Shields
It was understandable that she had not been exposed to broader perspectives.
Melody glared at Amanda’s arrogant posture, feeling a blend of anger and sadness welling up inside her.
The essence of their culture was being pilfered and exploited, yet Amanda had the audacity to take pride in it?
Melody had hoped that Amanda, as a member of a prominent family, would possess a clearer perspective, but it seemed her time abroad had distanced her from her roots.
Stepping forward, Melody approached Truman, delicately picking up a poorly crafted cup of Elysian porcelain with its altered design. Holding it gently, she began to address the gathering. “Ms. Jenson stated that this is an imitation product, a counterfeit. Taking something without consent is theft. To appropriate our culture without acknowledgment and to alter its design is even more disgraceful than straightforward
theft!
“This cup
of Elysian porcelain has stripped the essence from our Pimbletown’s Shadow Elysian porcelain. Genuine Shadow Elysian porcelain should showcase a vivid emerald green, reminiscent of clear lake waters, with a emerald–like translucence. It should be lightweight, featuring a rich glaze and elegant form.
“Authentic Shadow Elysian porcelain has a delicate glaze that reveals a blue shadow; the smaller cups in the set are intricately engraved with patterns, demonstrating the craftsmanship of our artisans, who carve while the clay is still semi–dry, creating a balance of detail and aesthetic appeal!
“In contrast, this cup not only lacks the blue shadow but also displays patterns that are clearly not engraved. Instead, they are merely attached, resulting in much thicker walls that detract from its beauty.
*Regarding design, the smaller cups do not have handles for tea, yet this one possesses truncated handles. -an unmistakable foreign design feature typically found on teapots.
“How can you take pride in something that belongs neither entirely to us nor to them? Can you genuinely believe it promotes our culture?”
Melody offered a slight smile, her expression growing increasingly icy
It left an unsettling impression, suggesting that something unexpected could occur next.
Each of her points resonated deeply, perfectly aligning with the altered Elysian porcelain before them.
In an instant, the discussion on the live stream erupted.
