Chapter 37

Jia Zhengjing had lost confidence in his judgment, always feeling that Zhang Tianyuan was a bit strange. But when he thought about the last item that needed to be authenticated—the Guan Gong statue from Boss Murong—he immediately felt smug.

He might not be sure about other things, but the Guan Gong statue was definitely fake. After hearing Boss Murong's story, anyone who still thought the Guan Gong statue was real must have been out of their mind.

Boss Murong gently touched the base of the Guan Gong statue and smiled, saying, "I haven't mentioned one thing yet. If I tell you this, you'll probably know whether this thing is real or fake."

"Is it that the scammer was caught?" Jia Zhengjing asked excitedly. If the person who sold the Guan Gong statue to Boss Murong was indeed a scammer, it would almost confirm that the statue was fake. He thought Boss Murong was about to reveal this: "The net of heaven is vast but not without holes; the bad guy deserves to be caught."

Looking at Jia Zhengjing, Boss Murong's face suddenly turned gloomy. He said coldly, "Zhengjing, your father is at least a refined man. How could he raise such a brainless son?"

"What do you mean, Uncle Murong?" Jia Zhengjing's face changed as he asked.

"What do you mean? The woman who sold me the Guan Gong statue is now my wife!" Boss Murong said solemnly.

"Ah—!" Jia Zhengjing was completely stunned. He had cursed that person a lot before, and now he realized he had seriously offended Boss Murong, who had always protected him.

"Congratulations, Brother Murong. The Guan Gong statue is undoubtedly genuine. I examined it carefully, and its current market value is at least 700,000 to 800,000 RMB! Young friend Tianyuan's appraisal was very accurate!" Boss Xiao said, clasping his hands.

"I also think so. But to me, this Guan Gong statue is probably priceless. It not only helped me recognize a woman but also helped me marry a virtuous wife!" Old Li said, stroking his beard.

"Congratulations, indeed congratulations!" Old Dong also laughed heartily.

The private room was filled with a joyful atmosphere, but Jia Zhengjing's face was red and white, looking extremely embarrassed.

He had made a fool of himself today, offending Zhang Tianyuan, and now he had even offended Boss Murong, who had always protected him. This was simply unacceptable, even a grave sin. His father liked collecting, and Boss Murong often helped with authentication. Over the years, they had avoided many losses, accumulating their family's wealth, which gave him the means to indulge. He could afford to offend anyone but not money.

Jia Zhengjing's mind raced, and he suddenly thought of a women's Swiss gold watch he had bought for 50,000 euros, originally intended for his girlfriend. Now he could use it to apologize, so he hurriedly took it out and handed it to Boss Murong.

"Uncle Murong, I didn't mean to say bad things about Auntie. This is a 50,000-euro gold watch, a women's watch. Please accept it as an apology to Auntie," Jia Zhengjing said respectfully.

Despite his dissolute lifestyle, he wasn't stupid. As the general agent of Rommel Clothing in Shangpu, he had some sense. 50,000 euros was a lot, but it wasn't much for his family. If he could mend his relationship with Boss Murong through this watch, it would be worth it, and his father would certainly praise him.

Boss Murong wasn't interested in the gold watch, but seeing Jia Zhengjing's sincere apology, his mood improved. He took the box containing the watch and was about to put it away.

At this moment, Xu Gang said, "A Swiss gold watch? I've never seen one before."

His words made Boss Murong pause. Then he smiled and said, "Do you want to see it?"

"Yes, of course! Don't worry, we'll just look, not touch," Xu Gang nodded rapidly.

"Indeed, a bumpkin who hasn't seen the world," Jia Zhengjing said disdainfully, looking at Xu Gang.

Xu Gang didn't mind at all, chuckling, "I'm a bumpkin, but I'm better than some people who pretend to know what they don't. Hehe."

"Alright, stop arguing. If you want to see it, that's fine." Boss Murong carefully untied the ribbon on the box and opened it, revealing a very exquisite gold watch.

"Wow! Indeed impressive. 50,000 euros, that's nearly 400,000 RMB! A watch worth this much, it's crazy," Xu Gang said, sighing.

Jia Zhengjing looked at Xu Gang disdainfully and then turned his gaze to Liu Mengxun. This guy still had ulterior motives. He smiled and said, "If Miss Mengxun likes this gold watch, I can help you get it. I have connections in Switzerland. I believe this watch will make you even more radiant and elegant!"

Earlier, Jia Zhengjing had noticed that Liu Mengxun seemed uninterested in jewelry, which disappointed him. He didn't know how to approach her. Now, seeing her staring at his watch, he felt a ripple of hope. He understood that Liu Mengxun was a modern, educated woman. Jewelry was too vulgar; a more intellectual watch would suit her better.

He felt a bit elated, thinking that although he had lost face today, if he found a way to break through Liu Mengxun's defenses, it would be worth it.

Zhang Tianyuan looked at the watch and asked with a smile, "Prince Jia, why don't you introduce your watch?"

Hearing Zhang Tianyuan's question, Jia Zhengjing was eager to show off. He said proudly, "This is a famous brand, Vacheron Constantin! Most of it is made of gold, with only a few parts that can't be made of gold using other materials, but they are the best! Besides, look at the points on the dial that indicate the time; they are all diamonds! And the best diamonds! They are small, but they don't affect its value! So, a 50,000-euro watch is not expensive at all, and I even got a discount from a friend. More importantly, it is custom-made, and there is no second one in the world!"

"I'm afraid I have to tell you some bad news, Prince Jia. You might have been cheated," Zhang Tianyuan said with a smile.

"What? Does young friend Tianyuan know about watches?" Boss Murong was also surprised.

"I know a little." In fact, Zhang Tianyuan didn't know much about watches, but he could tell the difference between good and bad. The watch looked somewhat exquisite on the outside, but it was definitely not a high-quality piece. A brand like Vacheron Constantin wouldn't make something that would damage its reputation. The key was inside! Using his透视 ability, Zhang Tianyuan saw that the internal mechanism of the watch was shoddily made. Even a regular watch wouldn't be this bad, let alone one of the top ten world-famous watches.

"Don't talk nonsense! If you don't know, don't pretend to know!" Jia Zhengjing was flustered. He had spent a lot of money on this, and rich people hated being cheated the most. It would make them look foolish and feel more insulted than being cheated.

"If you don't believe me, you can find a watchmaker to open it and see the craftsmanship inside. Even someone who doesn't know much about watches can probably tell something is wrong," Zhang Tianyuan said, still smiling.

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