Su Ruanruan’s words had barely left her lips.
People were astounded.
They absolutely did not believe that the Van Gogh painting she held was authentic.
Wasn’t that genuine Van Gogh piece torn by that cat?
Charles was the first to disagree.
Without authentication, he might still be able to muddle through, but if it was authenticated, the whole world would know the painting was a fake.
What would he use to report back to his country?
Charles vehemently opposed the idea.
Su Ruanruan smiled: "You think Mrs. Yin will let this go without authentication?"
Charles glanced at Mrs. Yin.
He harbored an even deeper hatred for this woman in his heart.
Su Ruanruan casually ordered: "Dr. Liu from the museum, the renowned auctioneer Mr. Li Rui, and Britain’s Mr. Richard are all in City B, I’ll send someone to invite them right now!"
Mrs. Yin sneered: "No matter how well it’s forged, it’s still counterfeit! Su Ruanruan, these experts are all upstanding individuals; don’t think you can bribe them!"
Su Ruanruan smiled: "Thank you, Mrs. Yin, for speaking so justly on their behalf!"
At this point, others also chimed in.
"These experts are indeed impartial!"
"With them working together, they will not falter."
"Miss Su is so confident, who might have replicated this painting?"
...
Charles was extremely nervous, pacing back and forth.
While outside, public opinion had already turned into a storm of blood and gore!
If the painting was proven fake, Su Ruanruan’s reputation would be in tatters!
If it was real... It couldn’t possibly be real!
Everyone thought so.
Amidst the idle chatter, Su Ruanruan elegantly sipped her coffee.
As she finished her cup of Blue Mountain, a commotion erupted at the entrance of the hall.
The three experts arrived together.
Su Ruanruan greeted them.
She invited them to appraise the Van Gogh masterpiece together.
These three were indeed the clear streams of the industry.
Donning white gloves and carrying microscopes, they began to examine the painting carefully...
Tension rose in the air.
The socialites and distinguished ladies perked up, Mrs. Yin especially, her eyes wide open.
She was waiting, waiting for Su Ruanruan to be slapped in the face!
The appraisal process was lengthy.
After about half an hour, the three experts finally straightened up.
They swept their gaze over the crowd, their statements unanimous.
"This Van Gogh painting Miss Su possesses... is genuine!"
Everyone was stunned.
Charles was so thrilled he could go insane.
Only Mrs. Yin and Yin Mingzhu stood dumbfounded.
They refused to believe this outcome.
How could it be possible, how could Su Ruanruan’s painting be authentic?
Mrs. Yin suddenly pointed at Su Ruanruan, shouting harshly: "You must have bribed them! I demand a reevaluation!"
This already related to the lifeline of Charles.
Mrs. Yin kept on undermining him.
The foreign devil got angry and cursed: "Fuck off!"
He had Mrs. Yin driven out.
Mrs. Yin’s neck was bloodied, and she was in a sorry state.
Su Ruanruan smiled faintly, pleading on behalf of Mrs. Yin.
She said: "The lady has lost, her temporary agitation is understandable!"
She then addressed Mr. Charles: "We should be thankful for Mrs. Yin’s questions, which have proven the painting’s authenticity and restored Mr. Charles’s good name."
Charles kept nodding.
He now saw Su Ruanruan as his savior.
Su Ruanruan then lightly said: "Even if all the experts in the world were invited, the painting would still be authentic!"
Charles believed her.
He thought this Miss Su was the truly capable one.
He was eager to sign a contract with her.
Su Ruanruan was very insistent.
One billion dollars, plus cutting-edge projects.
Charles, to maintain his position, agreed with a heavy heart!
It was witnessed by all.
Tongsheng Hospital received the most advanced projects.
As the largest shareholder, Su Ruanruan signed the contract.
As for the one billion dollars, Su Ruanruan donated it on the spot to the Charity Foundation for Chinese Women and Children.
When she announced this decision, the scene erupted.
One billion dollars, and Miss Su was donating it all.
Instantly, flashbulbs went off.
Su Ruanruan’s photo made the headlines of all the news in City B.
Her reputation had reached its peak!
People talked, praising Miss Su for her beauty and intelligence; she was a true philanthropist!
The number one socialite of City B could only be Miss Su!