Xu Qianli didn’t want to fuss with Zhao Qiang.
Ever since they were children, that guy loved to compare himself to her, troubling and disgusting her.
Years had passed since they last saw each other, and yet today he had deliberately sought trouble with her, wanting to also humiliate her parents and make both her and her parents look foolish in front of their neighbors and classmates. It was absolutely abhorrent.
Since he was starting this on the first day of the lunar month, then he couldn’t blame her for retaliating on the fifteenth!
She had to see this matter through to the end today!
At Xu Qianli’s words, Zhao Qiang couldn’t help but laugh with glee. In a mocking tone, he said, "Well then, I’d like to ask, what are you going to do about it, Xu Qianli?"
"It’s simple. If the watch is a fake, then all’s well and good. But if it’s real, you’re going to drink this bottle of liquor!" Xu Qianli slammed a bottle of white spirit on the table.
Zhao Qiang said, "No problem. If the watch is real, not only will I compensate at the market price, I’ll also down that bottle in one gulp! But let me say this first, if you can’t prove the watch is real, then you’ll be the one to down it in one gulp. Do you dare?"
As Zhao Qiang laid out his terms, many people began to sweat for Xu Qianli.
After all, just now the owner of the biggest pawnshop in Quyang City, Boss Wang, had already deemed the watch a counterfeit. How could Xu Qianli prove it was real?
If she really agreed, and downed a bottle of liquor, she’d undoubtedly end up with a bleeding stomach.
Just as many people were worrying, Xu Qianli agreed without hesitation.
Zhao Qiang was thrilled. Haha, today was truly delightful. Not only would he get to slap Xu Qianli’s face, but he might also cause her to have a stomach bleed. What a rush!
At that moment, two people quickly entered the restaurant, swiftly making their way to Ji Xiaomeng’s side. "Miss Ji, we’ve arrived."
Ji Xiaomeng said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce you to these two. They are respectively the owner of the largest luxury goods mart in our city, Mr. Wu, and the owner of the largest pawnshop in Quyang City, Mr. Yu. I believe their appraisal skills are trustworthy enough to convince everyone here."
Ma Xiaoyan said, "That’s not right. Just now, Zhao Qiang clearly stated that the Boss Wang he had invited was the owner of the largest pawnshop in Quyang City. How come you’re saying Mr. Yu is the biggest one?"
Not just Ma Xiaoyan, but everyone present was confused. If they were talking about the largest pawnshop in Quyang City, there should only be one. How could two bosses appear?
Or was it that one of them was the boss and the other was the deputy?
Mr. Yu, a man in his fifties with a medium build, gazed at the bald man with a smile that was not quite a smile.
Under Mr. Yu’s gaze, the bald man felt extremely uncomfortable, sweating profusely.
After watching the man for a while, Mr. Yu said, "Oh, isn’t this Little Wang from Guangjin Pawnshop? You’ve gotten quite capable. When did you manage to turn your Guangjin Pawnshop into the number one pawnshop in Quyang City?"
The bald man bowed respectfully and repeatedly, "Mr. Yu, you’re elevating me too much. I’d never have such ability. I’ve never said such a thing; it must be someone else spreading rumors."
"So that’s the case. Well, that’s good then; otherwise, I’d really have to adjust my management strategy and seriously compete with you," Mr. Yu said. His words made the bald man’s face turn even uglier, and every inch of him screamed discomfort. Turning his head, he shot Zhao Qiang a venomous glare.
Kid, it’s no big deal that you asked me to help, but why the hell did you blow things out of proportion?
You act like a big shot to feel good, almost killing me in the process!
Zhao Qiang’s face wasn’t looking too good either. The reason he had talked up the bald man was to showcase his connections by claiming he had invited the owner of Quyang City’s largest pawnshop. He had not expected Mr. Yu, the actual pawnshop owner, to show up. What the heck was this?
The crowd finally saw through the situation. It turned out that the bald man was merely the owner of a small pawnshop, which meant his appraisal results were questionable.
Meaning, the two watches Xu Qianli had purchased might actually be authentic!
Ji Xiaomeng said, "Manager Wu, Manager Yu, since you’ve come, would you mind authenticating these two watches to see whether they are real or fake?"
The two top experts in the luxury goods sector in Quyang City immediately got to work, each taking a watch to begin the authentication process.
They took out professional tools and, after a thorough examination, quickly arrived at a conclusion.
"This Patek Philippe is genuine, no doubt about its authenticity!"
"The Rolex in my hands is also genuine, without a doubt!"
Hearing this, Zhao Qiang’s face went pale as he vehemently shook his head, "Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could Xu Qianli afford a watch worth 4.5 million? It can’t be real!"
Manager Yu said coldly, "So, you are doubting our authentication. In that case, feel free to have someone you trust verify it."
Zhao Qiang didn’t know what to say.
With Manager Yu and Manager Wu being the most formidable luxury goods experts in Quyang City, if they declared the watches real, who would dare claim them fake?
Could it be that both watches were actually genuine?
At this point, Old Zhao stood up, "Son, what on earth is going on? If the watches are real, we’ll have to pay out 4.5 million. Where are we supposed to come up with that kind of money?"
Ji Xiaomeng said, "I bought the watches at the official store; of course, they are real. If you do not believe it, feel free to take the watches anywhere for verification! The two watches are worth 4.5 million, and I demand full compensation from you. If you dare not pay, our company’s legal team will not let you off, prepare for a lawsuit and the seizure of your family assets!"
"Oh my dear mother..."
Aunt Zhao collapsed to the ground, bursting into tears. 4.5 million! Even if they sold her, it wouldn’t be enough.
Such a sin, such a sin.
Enraged, Zhao Qiang glared at Old Zhao and rushed over, slapping him across the face.
"You damned old fool, isn’t this whole mess your fault?"
"If you hadn’t felt the need to show off at the Xu Family’s place, would we have ever ended up in this situation?"
"And you’re the one who broke the watch in the first place, don’t expect me to clean up after you!"
In his furious rage, Zhao Qiang didn’t care that Old Zhao was his father, his slap was extremely loud.
Old Zhao, driven to fury, lunged at Zhao Qiang.
"It’s your constant jealousy of Xu Qianli since we were kids. You were the one who suggested we show off at the Xu’s today, and you convinced me the watches were fake, so I dared to throw them."
"And I only let go for a second, Mr. Xu even said not to worry about compensation, but you insisted on smashing it until it was completely ruined, whose fault is that?"
"I’ve slaved away to raise you, and you dare to hit me? I won’t forgive you for this!"
Old Zhao, seething with anger, pounced on Zhao Qiang. Father and son were soon entangled in a fight, quickly ending up with bloodied and bruised heads, in a complete state of disarray.
It was unbearable to watch, and several old classmates stepped forward to pull the two apart.
Zhao Qiang, still furious, pointed accusingly at Xu Qianli.
"I get it now; you must have set this up, laying a trap for me to fall into!"
"I’ll have you know, you won’t get the better of me. My uncle was promoted to Deputy Director at the Quyang Municipal Public Security Bureau a few years ago."
"With just one word from me, my uncle will send someone to arrest you immediately, tossing you in jail!"